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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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Letters from France to late March report the emperor's sudden death likely delaying war; Sweden's diet refusing subsidy to its king before his death; Spain allying closely with France amid Count Florida Blanca's disgrace; French king dismissing ministers Narbonne and Cahier de Gerville; arrests of De Lessart and others; demands against the queen; and 400,000 citizens enlisting to fill army shortages, auguring liberty for enslaved nations.
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France
Event Date
Latter End Of March
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emperor's death likely to procrastinate or prevent war; sweden's diet refused subsidy and planned arrest of king; spain renewing alliance with france; count florida blanca in disgrace; french ministers narbonne and cahier de gerville dismissed; de lessart and other ministers arrested; queen's head demanded in paris; army deficiency of 52,000 men filled by 400,000 voluntary enlistments
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Sudden death of the emperor expected to change affairs and delay war. Before king of Sweden's death, diet refused subsidy and planned his arrest for treasury issues from aid to French exiles. Spain seeking close alliance with France; Count Florida Blanca disgraced for pro-English stance and supporting St. Domingo insurrection. French king dismissed ministers Narbonne and Cahier de Gerville. De Lessart arrested, papers seized, sent to Orleans for trial. Other ministers arrested. Queen odious, head demanded in Paris, accused by Marquis de Condorcet. Army short 52,000 men, but 400,000 citizens enlisted rapidly, promising liberty to enslaved nations.