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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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The King of Poland responds to the Empress of Russia's representations in favor of Protestants, refusing to abandon his religion despite obligations and threats, prioritizing duty and national defense of Catholicism.
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" The following Answer made by the King of Poland to the Representations of the Empress of Russia in favour of the Protestants in that Country, has been transmitted to Madame Geoffrin :
" I have not forgot the obligations I am under to the Empress of Russia, among the means which God Almighty made use of to raise me to the throne : but when I came to it I promised the exact observation of my religion throughout my kingdom. If I was weak enough to abandon it my life and my throne would be exposed to the just resentment of my subjects. I am threatened with forcible means to oblige me to do what is asked of me, which would reduce me to an extremity equally unhappy. I perceive some danger in whatever resolution I may take ; but had rather be exposed to such as my duty and honour induce me to make choice of ; and from this time I join with my Country in defence of our holy religion."
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Poland
Event Date
Dec. I.
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king refuses to support protestant rights, commits to defending his religion against threats.
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The King of Poland acknowledges debts to the Empress of Russia but vows to uphold his promised observance of religion in his kingdom, warning of subject resentment if he yields, and prefers risks aligned with duty and honor, joining his country in defense of their holy religion.