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Foreign News
January 8, 1780
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
British commentary criticizes London Gazette claim that French have no ships in East Indies, questioning loss of Mauritius and reporting Malays cutting off Col. Lallie and 2000 Europeans.
Clipping
OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
The assertion made in the London Gazette, that the French have at this time no flag lying in any part of the East Indies, is a species of that effrontery with which government have so long insulted the publick. When, and by what means were the French disposed of the island of Mauritius, the grand arsenal of their cation for fortifications? Is nothing to be apprehended by us from the Malays, who, tired out by the French, have already cut off Col. Lallie, with 2000 Europeans? The Ministry would fain have things well done somewhere, and think any lies of the East Indies will do, because people cannot so easily go there to enquire.
What sub-type of article is it?
Colonial Affairs
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
East Indies
French Mauritius
Col Lallie
Malays Attack
London Gazette
Government Lies
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Lallie
Where did it happen?
East Indies
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
East Indies
Key Persons
Col. Lallie
Outcome
malays cut off col. lallie with 2000 europeans
Event Details
Assertion in London Gazette that French have no flag in East Indies is questioned; French disposal from Mauritius, grand arsenal, is doubted; Malays, tired by French, cut off Col. Lallie and 2000 Europeans; government accused of effrontery and lies.