When was it published?

May 21, 1767 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News May 21, 1767

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

King Of Prussia, Cleves, Swiss Immigration, Religious Tolerance, Farms, Manufactures

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

King of Prussia's circular letter dated December 14, 1766, from Cleves invites Swiss individuals to settle in the province for farming and manufacturing, promising protection and support regardless of religion.

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A circular letter of the King of Prussia, dated Cleves, December 14th, 1766, has just appeared at Berlin, by which his Majesty declares "That having been informed that many persons are desirous of retiring from Switzerland into the province of Cleves, to rent farms, and to establish different manufactures there, he therefore ordains that, without any regard to the religion they profess, they shall be well received and protected, and furnished with lodging and all things proper for what they may undertake, relative to their establishment in the said province."

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic

What keywords are associated?

King Of Prussia Cleves Swiss Immigration Religious Tolerance Farms Manufactures

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Prussia

Where did it happen?

Province Of Cleves

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Province Of Cleves

Event Date

December 14th, 1766

Key Persons

King Of Prussia

Outcome

swiss settlers to be received, protected, and provided with lodging and support regardless of religion for establishing farms and manufactures.

Event Details

The King of Prussia issues a circular letter declaring that persons from Switzerland desiring to rent farms and establish manufactures in the province of Cleves will be well received and protected without regard to their religion, and furnished with necessary lodging and provisions.