When was it published?

November 15, 1787 in The Daily Advertiser

Foreign News November 15, 1787

The Daily Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Political, Rebellion Or Revolt

Q: What keywords are associated?

Amsterdam Panic, Prussian Troops, Dutch Contests, Patriot Submission, City Isolation

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

In Amsterdam on September 18, 1787, a merchant reports widespread panic as 20,000 Prussian troops advance on the city amid serious political contests. City gates are shut, and residents consider fleeing to America if Patriots are forced to submit.

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Extract of a letter from a Merchant in Amsterdam, to his friend in this City, dated Amsterdam, September 18, 1787.

"The consternation reigning throughout this City, and our present alarming situation, prevent me from giving you so circumstantial an account as I should wish to do. Certainly you never thought that our contests would ever have been so serious. In a few days our fate will be decided. A formidable army of 20,000 Prussian troops, provided with a complete park of artillery, spreading a terrible panic through the whole country, is now within our territories, and is rapidly advancing towards this City. On receiving this dreadful news, our city gates were shut and all the bridges drawn up. So that it is at present impossible for any person to leave the place or to enter it. God knows what will become of us; in his power alone will it be to avert the impending calamities. How many families, exposed to the utmost danger, would now be glad to repair to America and there enjoy peace and real liberty, were the extreme distance between us not so very discouraging; for in case our Patriots should be compelled to submit, we are determined to leave this, our native country."

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Political Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Amsterdam Panic Prussian Troops Dutch Contests Patriot Submission City Isolation

Where did it happen?

Amsterdam

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Amsterdam

Event Date

September 18, 1787

Outcome

fate to be decided in a few days; impending calamities if patriots submit

Event Details

Consternation in Amsterdam due to alarming situation from serious contests. Formidable army of 20,000 Prussian troops with artillery advancing rapidly towards the city, causing panic. City gates shut and bridges drawn up, isolating the city. Residents, especially Patriot supporters, consider fleeing to America if compelled to submit.