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Foreign News
August 22, 1777
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
An American in Paris reports in May 1777 that British forces are struggling in the current campaign, the King may seek extraordinary measures to continue the war, and has offered fishery concessions to France to maintain neutrality, though their impact is downplayed.
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PHILADELPHIA, August 6.
Extract of a letter from an American Gentleman at Paris, dated May 13, 1777.
From every information I am able to obtain, our enemies are much at a loss for appearance this campaign. Something extraordinary must happen to enable the King of Great Britain to gratify the malignancy of his passions, by continuing the war, should this campaign fail. Whatever a man, impelled by the most inimical disposition, can do, may be expected from him. It is certain he has made some concessions in the fishery to this Court, in hopes of keeping them quiet; but we need not be much afraid about the effect of them.
Extract of a letter from an American Gentleman at Paris, dated May 13, 1777.
From every information I am able to obtain, our enemies are much at a loss for appearance this campaign. Something extraordinary must happen to enable the King of Great Britain to gratify the malignancy of his passions, by continuing the war, should this campaign fail. Whatever a man, impelled by the most inimical disposition, can do, may be expected from him. It is certain he has made some concessions in the fishery to this Court, in hopes of keeping them quiet; but we need not be much afraid about the effect of them.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
British Campaign
War Continuation
Fishery Concessions
France Neutrality
What entities or persons were involved?
King Of Great Britain
Where did it happen?
Paris
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Paris
Event Date
May 13, 1777
Key Persons
King Of Great Britain
Outcome
concessions in the fishery to france
Event Details
British enemies at a loss for the campaign; King may require extraordinary events to continue war if it fails; concessions made to French court on fisheries to keep them quiet, but effects not concerning.