When was it published?

April 24, 1761 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News April 24, 1761

The New Hampshire Gazette

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France Army Recruitment, Convents Furnish Men, Clergy Opposition

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

In France, a proposed army recruitment plan requires approximately 15,000 convents to provide one to three men each based on their revenues, with the communities funding their maintenance until they join their units; however, it is anticipated to encounter strong opposition from the clergy and their supporters.

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Jan. 20. Amongst many new and extraordinary projects in France for recruiting their army, one is the obliging the Convents, of which there are said to be fifteen thousand, to furnish one, two, or three men, according to their respective revenues; which are to be raised, and maintained too, till such time as they join their respective corps. at the expence of these communities; but it is foreseen, that this proposal will meet with a violent opposition from the body of the clergy, and all that are attached to them.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

France Army Recruitment Convents Furnish Men Clergy Opposition

Where did it happen?

France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France

Event Date

Jan. 20.

Outcome

expected violent opposition from the clergy

Event Details

Amongst many new and extraordinary projects in France for recruiting their army, one is the obliging the Convents, of which there are said to be fifteen thousand, to furnish one, two, or three men, according to their respective revenues; which are to be raised, and maintained too, till such time as they join their respective corps. at the expence of these communities.