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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Reports from Leghorn indicate Lord Theodore has embarked on an English man-of-war from Admiral Haddock's squadron to return to Corsica with supplies. This assistance is praised for preventing French control of Corsica, protecting British trade, and punishing Genoa for honoring the son of the Chevalier de St. George.
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If this Article is true, too much Praise can not be given to our Ministers: To assist King Theodore is one of the greatest Services they can render to their Country, because they thereby prevent Corsica from falling into the Hand of France, save our Italian and Turkey Trades, and chastise the Genoese for the Affront they put upon our Sovereign, in the Civilities and Honours shewn at Genoa to the eldest Son of the Chevalier de St. George.
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Corsica
Event Date
12th Instant, N. S.
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prevents corsica from falling into the hands of france, saves italian and turkey trades, chastises the genoese for the affront to the british sovereign.
Event Details
Letters from Leghorn report that Lord Theodore, also called King Theodore, has embarked on an English man-of-war from Admiral Haddock's squadron and is returning to Corsica with ammunition, provisions, and other supplies. Assisting him is seen as a great service to Britain.