When was it published?

December 31, 1772 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News December 31, 1772

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Turkish Plenipotentiary, Prussian Machiavel, Grand Duke

Q: What keywords are associated?

Turkish Russian Congress, Prussian Intrigues, European War Threat, Grand Duke Attack

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On October 16, the Turkish plenipotentiary's firm stance at the congress with Russians is linked to Prussian intrigues and assurances of a new enemy attacking Russia. This explains the assault on the Grand Duke's territories and may spark a general European war sooner than anticipated.

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October 16. The high Strain in which the Turkish Plenipotentiary lately spoke at the Congress with the Russians, on the Basis of a Pacification, is generally attributed to the Intrigues of the Prussian Machiavel; for the Turks, vanquished as they have been repeatedly, would doubtless be glad to conclude an unprosperous War, had they not secret Assurances that the Russians would be attacked by a fresh Enemy. The Attack upon the Grand Duke's Territories now explains the whole Secret, and possibly may kindle the Flame of a general War in Europe much sooner than was expected by the deepest Politicians of the Continent.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report

What keywords are associated?

Turkish Russian Congress Prussian Intrigues European War Threat Grand Duke Attack

What entities or persons were involved?

Turkish Plenipotentiary Prussian Machiavel Grand Duke

Where did it happen?

Europe

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Europe

Event Date

October 16

Key Persons

Turkish Plenipotentiary Prussian Machiavel Grand Duke

Outcome

possible ignition of a general war in europe

Event Details

The Turkish Plenipotentiary's strong position at the congress with Russians on pacification is attributed to Prussian intrigues providing secret assurances of a new enemy attacking Russia. The attack on the Grand Duke's territories reveals this secret and may accelerate a broader European conflict.