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Foreign News
September 12, 1766
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Corsicans are determined to maintain independence from Genoa despite mediation efforts. Their army numbers 18-20,000 with engineers and over 500 officers. The chief plans a decisive project, mobilizing all males over 16.
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LEGHORN, May 7. The Corsicans appear resolved to maintain themselves in their independency of the State of Genoa, cost what it will, notwithstanding the trouble certain Powers give themselves to bring about an accommodation. The army of the Malcontents amounts to between 18 and 20,000 men, besides a good number of engineers, and more than 500 officers. Their Chief is meditating a project, the execution of which, if it succeeds, will decide the fate of the island to their advantage. All the inhabitants above 16 years of age are to take up arms, and appear on the first notice at the rendezvous assigned them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Corsican Independence
Genoa
Rebellion
Army Mobilization
Malcontents
Where did it happen?
Corsica
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Corsica
Event Date
May 7
Event Details
The Corsicans are resolved to maintain independence from Genoa despite efforts by certain Powers for accommodation. Their army of malcontents is 18-20,000 men, plus engineers and over 500 officers. The chief meditates a project to decide the island's fate advantageously. All inhabitants above 16 years are to take up arms and appear at assigned rendezvous on notice.