When was it published?

June 6, 1751 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News June 6, 1751

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Regiment, Plain De Grenelle, Royal Military Academy, Troop Encampment, French Guards

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

His Most Christian Majesty's Regiment ordered to encamp in the Plain de Grenelle to expedite construction of the Royal and Military Academy foundations. To avoid conflicts, French Guards soldiers prohibited from entering or exiting the city that way.

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Feb. 26. We are credibly informed that his most Christian Majesty's Regiment has received Orders to encamp in the Plain de Grenelle, in order to carry on more commodiously, and with as much Expedition as possible, the several Works that are requisite for laying the Foundation of the Royal and Military Academy; and we are assured at the same Time, that in order to prevent any Differences that may possibly arise between that Regiment and the Regiment of French Guards, the Soldiers belonging to the latter will have express Orders neither to enter into our City, or go out of it that Way.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

French Regiment Plain De Grenelle Royal Military Academy Troop Encampment French Guards

Where did it happen?

Plain De Grenelle

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Plain De Grenelle

Event Date

Feb. 26.

Outcome

orders issued to prevent differences between regiments; encampment to facilitate academy construction.

Event Details

His most Christian Majesty's Regiment has received orders to encamp in the Plain de Grenelle for more efficient work on the foundations of the Royal and Military Academy. To prevent possible differences with the Regiment of French Guards, the latter's soldiers will be ordered not to enter or exit the city that way.