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Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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News from France reports the release of Monsieur Beaumarchais from the St. Lazare prison, worse than the Bastille, due to influence from his court friends, especially Monsieur de Berteuil. His pro-American stance is highlighted as adding to his genius.
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The latest advices from France, give us the pleasing intelligence of the enlargement of Monsieur Beaumarchais, from his prison, in the house of St. Lazare, which it is said was far worse than even the Bastile itself. As he has demonstrated his great attachment to America, this news will be agreeably received by the friends of civil liberty. His liberation was effected by the influence of his numerous friends at Court, and particularly by the exertions of the benevolent Monsieur de Berteuil. The temporary eclipse of this great genius will add splendor to his talents and character.
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enlargement from prison in the house of st. lazare
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The enlargement of Monsieur Beaumarchais from his prison in the house of St. Lazare, effected by the influence of his numerous friends at Court, particularly the exertions of the benevolent Monsieur de Berteuil. The prison was said to be far worse than the Bastile itself. His great attachment to America is noted, making the news pleasing to friends of civil liberty. The temporary eclipse will add splendor to his talents and character.