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Foreign News
April 27, 1739
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Paris report from Amsterdam Gazette: Four French men-of-war preparing at Brest for unknown service. Court orders all provincial regiments to full complement by May 1. Militia to be ready to march on command.
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From the Amsterdam Gazette.
Paris, Feb. 20.
Our last Advices from Brest are, that four Men of War are getting ready with all Expedition, but for what Service is not yet known. It is said, that the Court has sent Orders for all the Regiments, as well Horse as Foot, quartered in the Provinces, to have their full Complement of Men and Horses before the 1st of May. It is likewise reported, that the Militia have also received Orders to hold themselves in a Readiness to march at the first Word of Command.
Paris, Feb. 20.
Our last Advices from Brest are, that four Men of War are getting ready with all Expedition, but for what Service is not yet known. It is said, that the Court has sent Orders for all the Regiments, as well Horse as Foot, quartered in the Provinces, to have their full Complement of Men and Horses before the 1st of May. It is likewise reported, that the Militia have also received Orders to hold themselves in a Readiness to march at the first Word of Command.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
French Navy
Brest Preparations
Regiments Orders
Militia Readiness
Military Mobilization
Where did it happen?
Brest
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Brest
Event Date
Feb. 20
Event Details
Four men-of-war getting ready at Brest for unknown service. Court orders regiments in provinces to full complement of men and horses before May 1. Militia ordered to hold readiness to march.