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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In response to the Corsican people's behavior not meeting the French King's expectations, three hostages from prominent families were detained in Marseilles after arriving from Toulon. They are held at Fort St. Nicholas with civility, receiving visitors, and express concern for their countrymen.
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Corsica
Event Date
May 12
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three hostages detained at fort st. nicholas until further orders; treated with civility and allowed visits.
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The Behaviour of the People of Corsica not answering the King's Intentions and Expectations, his Majesty has thought fit to cause the 3 Hostages sent to Toulon by those Islanders to be put under Arret and conducted hither. These Hostages are Gentlemen of the principal Families in the Island; they arriv'd here a few Days ago, and were immediately led to Fort St. Nicholas, where they are to remain until further Orders from the King: They are used with Civility, and being allow'd to receive Visits, a great many People go to see them. These Hostages don't much mind the Loss of their Liberty, but they appear extreamly concern'd for their Countrymen.