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Foreign News
July 6, 1739
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Corsican malcontents issue decree affirming Baron Neuhoff's election as king amid French negotiations. In a battle near Balagna, 6000 rebels defeat 3000 French troops, capturing baggage.
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Letter from Leghorn, March 13.
According to some Advices from Corsica, the Malcontents have published a Decree, in which they declare, that in all their Negotiations with the General of the French Troops, they never pretended to prejudice in the least the Election of Baron Neuhoff in Quality of King of their Island: But the French look upon that as a frivolous Argument, and affirm, that the Prebendary Orticoni and Dr. Giafferi, who negotiated with the late Count de Boissieux, never treated about the Royalty of Baron Neuhoff in a serious Manner; and that the Count consider'd it in no other Light than a political Farce.
Other Letters from Corsica bring Advice, that a Body of 3000 French Troops having begun their March from Calvi, with two Mortars and two Pieces of Cannon, in order to attack an important Post in the Province of Balagna, the Malcontents let them approach, and then attack'd them with a Body of 6000 Men; that after a very obstinate Engagement the French were put to Flight, with the Loss of their Baggage, &c. and that Couriers were immediately dispatch'd to France with News of that Action.
According to some Advices from Corsica, the Malcontents have published a Decree, in which they declare, that in all their Negotiations with the General of the French Troops, they never pretended to prejudice in the least the Election of Baron Neuhoff in Quality of King of their Island: But the French look upon that as a frivolous Argument, and affirm, that the Prebendary Orticoni and Dr. Giafferi, who negotiated with the late Count de Boissieux, never treated about the Royalty of Baron Neuhoff in a serious Manner; and that the Count consider'd it in no other Light than a political Farce.
Other Letters from Corsica bring Advice, that a Body of 3000 French Troops having begun their March from Calvi, with two Mortars and two Pieces of Cannon, in order to attack an important Post in the Province of Balagna, the Malcontents let them approach, and then attack'd them with a Body of 6000 Men; that after a very obstinate Engagement the French were put to Flight, with the Loss of their Baggage, &c. and that Couriers were immediately dispatch'd to France with News of that Action.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military Campaign
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Corsica Malcontents
Baron Neuhoff Election
French Negotiations
Balagna Battle
French Defeat
What entities or persons were involved?
Baron Neuhoff
Prebendary Orticoni
Dr. Giafferi
Count De Boissieux
Where did it happen?
Corsica
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Corsica
Event Date
March 13
Key Persons
Baron Neuhoff
Prebendary Orticoni
Dr. Giafferi
Count De Boissieux
Outcome
french troops put to flight with loss of baggage
Event Details
Malcontents published decree declaring negotiations with French did not prejudice Baron Neuhoff's election as king; French dismissed it as farce. 3000 French troops marching from Calvi to attack post in Balagna were ambushed by 6000 malcontents, resulting in obstinate engagement and French flight; couriers sent to France.