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Foreign News
October 11, 1751
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Amsterdam, public attention focuses on whether the Dutch Republic will join the Treaty of St. Petersburg. The King of Great Britain strongly desires this, but locals urge caution to avoid hasty decisions and potential negative consequences.
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Amsterdam, May 8. The Attention of the Publick is at present chiefly employed upon the Question, Whether this Republick will accede to the Treaty of St. Petersbourg, or not? It every Day more than ever, appears how desirous the King of Great Britain is of bringing this Affair about; and for that Reason People here are of Opinion, that the Parties of that Treaty, will want the Aid of the Republick in other Points besides those with which they are at present made acquainted, and therefore think that great Caution will be used in resolving how to act therein, in Order to prevent the evil Consequences that may result from a too hasty Determination thereupon.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Amsterdam
Treaty Of St Petersbourg
Dutch Republic
King Of Great Britain
Diplomatic Caution
What entities or persons were involved?
King Of Great Britain
Where did it happen?
Amsterdam
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Amsterdam
Event Date
May 8
Key Persons
King Of Great Britain
Outcome
ongoing deliberations with emphasis on caution to prevent adverse effects
Event Details
Public focus in Amsterdam on whether the Republic will join the Treaty of St. Petersburg; King of Great Britain eager for accession; opinion that treaty parties seek further Dutch aid, leading to cautious approach to avoid hasty decisions and evil consequences.