When was it published?

October 14, 1757 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News October 14, 1757

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Diplomatic, War Report

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Major General De Brunck, His Prussian Majesty, Empress Of Russia, Empress Queen, Grand Signior

Q: What keywords are associated?

Hamelen Defense, Prussian Garrison, Manifesto Russia, Ottoman Mediation, Austro Prussian Peace

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Reports from Hamburg detail the destruction of country houses near Hamelen to hinder enemy approaches, a strong garrison under Major General de Brunck preparing for defense, an expected Prussian manifesto against the Russian Empress, and rumors of Ottoman mediation for peace between Austria and Prussia.

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They write from Hamburgh, that all the Country Houses round Hamelen, which might have been of Use to the Enemy in their Approaches to the Town are destroyed ; that a strong Garrison was thrown into it by Major General de Brunck, and that they were preparing for a vigorous Defence in Case of a Siege.

The same Letters add that a Manifesto was expected to be published soon by his Prussian Majesty, against the Empress of Russia, and that it was reported the Grand Signior had offered his Mediation for a Peace between the Empress Queen and the King of Prussia.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Diplomatic War Report

What keywords are associated?

Hamelen Defense Prussian Garrison Manifesto Russia Ottoman Mediation Austro Prussian Peace

What entities or persons were involved?

Major General De Brunck His Prussian Majesty Empress Of Russia Empress Queen Grand Signior

Where did it happen?

Hamelen

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Hamelen

Key Persons

Major General De Brunck His Prussian Majesty Empress Of Russia Empress Queen Grand Signior

Event Details

Letters from Hamburg report that country houses around Hamelen useful to enemies were destroyed, a strong garrison was placed by Major General de Brunck, and preparations for vigorous defense against a siege were underway. Additionally, a manifesto by the Prussian Majesty against the Russian Empress was expected soon, and the Grand Signior reportedly offered mediation for peace between the Empress Queen and the King of Prussia.