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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In Mecklenburg, General Werner arrives with 6000 Prussian troops, causing panic. The Duke retreats from Schwerin to Lubec with the court and French minister M. de Champeaux. Prussians demand 800,000 crowns, 4000 horses, and homage, intending to hold the territory until lost lands are restored. Fears of troop capture and young men fleeing.
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The arrival of General Werner, with 6000 Prussian troops, has thrown us into the utmost consternation. The Duke our sovereign is retired from Schwerin to Lubec with all the Court, and M. de Champeaux the elder, Minister from the King of France. The mint has also been removed out of the country. Besides a contribution of 800,000 crowns, and 4000 horses. M. de Werner requires the country to render homage to the King of Prussia, his Majesty being determined to keep it as a conquered Country, 'till such time as those which have been taken from him shall be restored. Its feared that most of our fine troops will fall into the hands of the Prussians. The young Men are flying on all sides.
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Mecklenburg
Event Date
Oct. 19
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contribution of 800,000 crowns and 4000 horses demanded; country to be held as conquered until prussian territories restored; fears of most troops captured
Event Details
Arrival of General Werner with 6000 Prussian troops causes consternation in Mecklenburg. Duke retreats from Schwerin to Lubec with court and French minister. Mint removed. Demands for contribution, homage to King of Prussia, and retention as conquered land. Fears of troop capture and young men fleeing.