When was it published?

April 1, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News April 1, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

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Russian Troops Withdrawal, Sweden Conquests, Ukraine March, Recruits Raising, Russian Empire Regulations

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Reports from Petersburg state that Russian regular troops not needed in conquered Swedish territories are being withdrawn and are marching from Ukraine. Additionally, 40,000 recruits were raised in under a month at no cost to the government due to efficient Russian regulations, with most now at their regiments.

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They write from Petersburg, that all the regular Troops that are not absolutely necessary in the Places conquered from Sweden, are withdrawn from thence, and are actually on their March from the Ukraine.

Our Letters add, that 40,000 Recruits, which the Court some Time ago gave Orders for raising, were all raised within less than a Month, and without a Farthing Expence to the Government, by the excellent Regulations made in the Russian Empire: the greatest Part of those Recruits are already arrived at their respective Regiments.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Russian Troops Withdrawal Sweden Conquests Ukraine March Recruits Raising Russian Empire Regulations

Where did it happen?

Petersburg

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Petersburg

Outcome

40,000 recruits raised in less than a month without expense; most arrived at regiments

Event Details

All regular troops not absolutely necessary in places conquered from Sweden are withdrawn and marching from Ukraine. The court ordered 40,000 recruits some time ago, which were raised within less than a month without cost to the government due to excellent regulations in the Russian Empire, with the greatest part already arrived at their respective regiments.