When was it published?

October 10, 1794 in Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser

Foreign News October 10, 1794

Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

War Report, Military Campaign, Political

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Prussia, Emperor, General Schultz

Q: What keywords are associated?

Prussia Poland Conflict, Emperor Polish Invasion, Vienna War Fatigue, Imperial Troop Movements

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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What is this article about?

The King of Prussia finds fighting Poles more pleasant and profitable than against the French, potentially tempting the Emperor to follow suit by ordering 6,000 men under General Schultz into Polish territory. Vienna residents anxiously seek an end to the war due to imperial ruin, territorial losses, debts, and taxes.

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The King of Prussia has found fighting against the Poles so much more pleasant, as well as profitable, than fighting against the French, that it is thought the Emperor will be tempted to imitate his example.—It is even said that he has already ordered 6,000 men, under the command of General Schultz, to enter the Polish territory.

Nothing indeed, can equal the magnanimity of our allies, but their good faith.

According to letters from Vienna, the people there wish anxiously for the termination of the war which has produced nothing but the ruin of Imperial armies, loss of territory, and increase of debts and taxes.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign Political

What keywords are associated?

Prussia Poland Conflict Emperor Polish Invasion Vienna War Fatigue Imperial Troop Movements

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Prussia Emperor General Schultz

Where did it happen?

Polish Territory

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Polish Territory

Key Persons

King Of Prussia Emperor General Schultz

Outcome

ruin of imperial armies, loss of territory, and increase of debts and taxes

Event Details

The King of Prussia prefers fighting Poles over French for pleasure and profit, leading speculation that the Emperor will imitate by sending 6,000 men under General Schultz into Polish territory. Allies noted for magnanimity and good faith. Vienna letters report public desire to end the war due to its destructive effects on imperial forces and economy.