When was it published?

September 1, 1769 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News September 1, 1769

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Rebellion Or Revolt

Q: What keywords are associated?

Corsica, Corte, Paoli, French Capture, Sardinia, Skirmish, Count De Vaux

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

During the French capture of Corte, Corsica's capital, Paoli fled on foot with friends to Sardinia. A French corporal killed eleven Corsicans with his bayonet after his comrades were wounded, earning an invitation to dine with Count de Vaux.

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When Corte (the capital of Corsica) was taken by the French, Paoli directly quitted the town on foot, having previously sent away his baggage; and, with two or three chosen friends, proceeded, on foot, to the shore, and there embarked for the island of Sardinia.

A French corporal and two grenadiers of the regiment of Champagne having attacked some of the Corsicans, one of the grenadiers being killed, & the others dangerously wounded, the corporal came off safe, after having killed eleven of the natives with his bayonet; on which he was invited to dine with the Count de Vaux who promised to provide for him.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Corsica Corte Paoli French Capture Sardinia Skirmish Count De Vaux

What entities or persons were involved?

Paoli Count De Vaux

Where did it happen?

Corte, Corsica

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Corte, Corsica

Key Persons

Paoli Count De Vaux

Outcome

paoli escaped to sardinia; one french grenadier killed, two dangerously wounded, eleven corsicans killed by the corporal.

Event Details

When Corte was taken by the French, Paoli quitted the town on foot with two or three friends and embarked for Sardinia. A French corporal and two grenadiers attacked Corsicans; one grenadier killed, others wounded; corporal killed eleven natives with his bayonet and was invited to dine with Count de Vaux, who promised to provide for him.