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Foreign News
May 1, 1761
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A vessel from Bilboa reports letters from Germany stating the King of Prussia is near Hesse Cassel, within three miles of the French army, with expectations of an imminent major engagement by Frederick.
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BOSTON, April 27:
On Tuesday morning last, a vessel arrived at Marblehead from Bilboa in 29 days, and by her a gentleman at Bilboa writes to his friend as follows, viz.
"By letters from Germany we hear, that the King of Prussia is come down to Hesse Cassel, and that he was within three miles of the French army: so we hourly expect advice of some great stroke being given by the grand Frederick, which I wish may come to pass so as to give you advice by this vessel, and that I may have the honour of handing you the first pleasing news of it, which is heartily wish'd for by, Sir, your's &c."
It's said the above account came by express to Bilboa a few hours before this vessel sail'd from thence.
On Tuesday morning last, a vessel arrived at Marblehead from Bilboa in 29 days, and by her a gentleman at Bilboa writes to his friend as follows, viz.
"By letters from Germany we hear, that the King of Prussia is come down to Hesse Cassel, and that he was within three miles of the French army: so we hourly expect advice of some great stroke being given by the grand Frederick, which I wish may come to pass so as to give you advice by this vessel, and that I may have the honour of handing you the first pleasing news of it, which is heartily wish'd for by, Sir, your's &c."
It's said the above account came by express to Bilboa a few hours before this vessel sail'd from thence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
King Of Prussia
French Army
Hesse Cassel
Expected Battle
Germany
Frederick
What entities or persons were involved?
King Of Prussia
Frederick
Where did it happen?
Hesse Cassel
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Hesse Cassel
Key Persons
King Of Prussia
Frederick
Event Details
Letters from Germany report that the King of Prussia has arrived in Hesse Cassel and is within three miles of the French army, leading to expectations of a major battle or 'great stroke' by Frederick.