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Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
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In Rouen, a pretender claiming to be Louis XVIII, the late dauphin, is gaining daily followers supported by testimonies from elderly women of the old court. Over 70 witnesses have been examined, though his supporters remain insignificant despite the mystery of the dauphin's disappearance.
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more than seventy witnesses examined; number of followers insignificant
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A Pretender has made his appearance at Rouen, who styles himself Louis XVIII. (the late dauphin) whose proselytes are increasing daily. He maintains his usurped rank on the testimony of superannuated women of the old court, and is determined on recovering his crown, and to reign solely by the laws of his ancestors. The mystery which hangs over the disappearance of the dauphin, favors the object of the impostor.