When was it published?

August 24, 1769 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 24, 1769

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Naval Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Corsica Reduction, Toulon Transports, Marseilles Fleet, Troop Reinforcements, Naval Sighting

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

From Genoa, April 29: 900 transports in Toulon and Marseilles harbors are ready to sail to Corsica with troops, cannon, and 1800 horses, forming the second division of 15 battalions for the island's reduction. A Dutch vessel sighted over 30 ships near Corsica, presumed part of this fleet.

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Genoa, April 29. By the last letters from Toulon, we are assured, that there were in that harbour and at Marseilles no less than 900 transports ready to sail for Corsica, having on board a large body of troops, several pieces of cannon, and 1800 horses; this reinforcement composes the second division of the fifteen battalions destined for the reduction of that island. A vessel just arrived from Holland, fell in with above thirty sail, several leagues from the island, which are conjectured to be part of this fleet.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Corsica Reduction Toulon Transports Marseilles Fleet Troop Reinforcements Naval Sighting

Where did it happen?

Corsica

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Corsica

Event Date

April 29

Event Details

900 transports in Toulon and Marseilles harbors ready to sail for Corsica with a large body of troops, several pieces of cannon, and 1800 horses; this is the second division of fifteen battalions for the reduction of the island. A vessel from Holland encountered above thirty sail several leagues from the island, conjectured to be part of this fleet.