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The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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French forces crossed the Rhine near Sandhoen and attacked Austrians at Neckar, leading to the investment and capitulation of Mannheim on May 14. Terms included Imperial troops marching out honorably, respect for property and administration, no contributions, supply of shirts and shoes, and delivery of the Elector's money.
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MANHEIM, May 14.
This morning the French crossed the Rhine near Sandhoen, and attacked the Austrians at Neckar. Our city was immediately invested, and the following capitulation agreed upon:
That on account of the able defence of the Imperial troops, they shall march out without being prisoners of war; That property, the civil administration and religion shall be respected and continued in force: That considering the disasters which Manheim has suffered during the war, it shall remain free of contributions. The offer of supplying the army with 200 shirts, and 500 pair of shoes is accepted, and must be fulfilled this day. The money belonging to the Elector shall be delivered into the treasury of the army, to be receipted for. Signed, by the French General Thune.
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Manheim
Event Date
May 14
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imperial troops to march out without being prisoners of war; property, civil administration, and religion respected; manheim free of contributions; supply 200 shirts and 500 pairs of shoes; elector's money delivered to army treasury.
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French crossed the Rhine near Sandhoen and attacked Austrians at Neckar, investing Manheim and agreeing to capitulation terms honoring the Imperial defense.