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Foreign News
June 14, 1777
The Freeman's Journal, Or, New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Letter from Paris reports belief in imminent war with England, French naval preparations, national support for American colonies' independence, and secret supply of military stores, cannon, and officers to Americans.
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Extract of a letter from Paris dated Jan. 19.
It is generally believed here, that a war with England will soon take place and great preparations are certainly making for it, particularly in the marine department. The French nation universally take part with the Colonies, and earnestly wish to see them independent. It is no secret here, that this Court has furnished large quantities of military stores, with a great number of brass cannon, mortars, engineers, officers, &c. to the Americans (exclusive of the supplies ob-
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It is generally believed here, that a war with England will soon take place and great preparations are certainly making for it, particularly in the marine department. The French nation universally take part with the Colonies, and earnestly wish to see them independent. It is no secret here, that this Court has furnished large quantities of military stores, with a great number of brass cannon, mortars, engineers, officers, &c. to the Americans (exclusive of the supplies ob-
For more London news, see last page.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
Diplomatic
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Paris Letter
French War Preparations
Naval Department
American Colonies Support
Military Supplies
Where did it happen?
Paris
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Paris
Event Date
Jan. 19.
Event Details
Belief in imminent war with England; preparations in marine department; French support for American colonies' independence; court supplied military stores, brass cannon, mortars, engineers, officers to Americans.