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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Letter from Bordeaux reports Benjamin Franklin's safe arrival at Nantes on Dec. 6, en route to Paris; he captured two prizes sent to Quiberon Bay. French public and government supportive of Americans. Imminent war between France, Spain, and Britain; Europe prepares for conflict.
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Extract of a letter from Bordeaux, Dec. 13.
I have the pleasure of informing you, that the hon. Benjamin Franklin, Esq; arrived safe at Nantz on the 6th instant, and has set out for Paris. He took two prizes on the Cape loaded with wine and brandy, which he sent to Quiberon bay, between this and Nantz. The people at large here are all your friends, and I believe the government of France are disposed to favour you. A war between the powers of France, Spain, and Great Britain, is said to be unavoidable. Great preparations for war are making all over Europe.
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France
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December 6 (Arrival); Letter Dated December 13
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two prizes captured and sent to quiberon bay; war between france, spain, and great britain unavoidable
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Benjamin Franklin arrived safely at Nantes on the 6th instant and set out for Paris. He took two prizes on the Cape loaded with wine and brandy, sent to Quiberon Bay. The people in France are supportive, and the government is disposed to favor the American cause. A war between France, Spain, and Great Britain is said to be unavoidable, with great preparations for war making all over Europe.