When was it published?

September 14, 1739 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 14, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Earl Of Waldegrave, Cardinal De Fleury, Count De Maurepas

Q: What keywords are associated?

British Ambassador, French Ministers, Diplomatic Conference, Important Dispatches, Troop Disbanding Suspended

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Paris on May 28, British Ambassador Earl of Waldegrave conferred with Cardinal de Fleury and Count de Maurepas. The next night, he received important dispatches from Britain, prompting suspension of French plans to disband some troops.

Merged-components note: Direct textual continuation from 'the King's Closet' on page 1 to page 2, same topic on diplomatic conference in Paris.

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Paris, June 1. O. S. The 28th ult. the Earl of Waldegrave, Ambassador from the King of Great-Britain, had a Conference with the Cardinal de Fleury and the Count de Maurepas, Minister and Secretary of State; at the Issue of which the Cardinal having repaired to the King's Closet, stayed longer than usual with his Majesty. The Night following the British Minister received a Courier from his Court. It is judged that the Dispatches he delivered to his Excellency must be of great Importance, because we observe that the Measures which were taking for disbanding Some of the King's Troops have been suspended since the Arrival of that Courier.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

British Ambassador French Ministers Diplomatic Conference Important Dispatches Troop Disbanding Suspended

What entities or persons were involved?

Earl Of Waldegrave Cardinal De Fleury Count De Maurepas

Where did it happen?

Paris

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Paris

Event Date

28th Ult.

Key Persons

Earl Of Waldegrave Cardinal De Fleury Count De Maurepas

Outcome

suspension of measures to disband some of the king's troops

Event Details

The Earl of Waldegrave had a conference with the Cardinal de Fleury and the Count de Maurepas; the Cardinal stayed longer than usual with the King. The following night, the British Minister received a courier from his court with dispatches judged to be of great importance.