When was it published?

October 19, 1769 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News October 19, 1769

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Count De Tottleben, Empress Pardon, Major General Appointment, Order Of St Anne, Back Pay Roubles

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Petersburg on July 18, Count de Tottleben, after receiving pardon, enters the Empress's service as Major General to be employed in the army, is decorated with the Order of St. Anne, and solicits back pay of about 18,000 roubles from his confinement period.

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Petersburg, July 18. The famous Count de Tottleben, after having received his pardon, as has been mentioned, entered into the service of the Empress, in quality of Major General, and will be employed in the army. He hath also been decorated with the Ensigns of the order of St. Anne. Besides which he hath solicited the payment of the appointment of Major General from the moment of his having been put in confinement to this time. If her Majesty should grant him this favour, he will receive about 18,000 roubles.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News

What keywords are associated?

Count De Tottleben Empress Pardon Major General Appointment Order Of St Anne Back Pay Roubles

What entities or persons were involved?

Count De Tottleben Empress

Where did it happen?

Petersburg

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Petersburg

Event Date

July 18

Key Persons

Count De Tottleben Empress

Outcome

pardon granted; appointed major general; decorated with order of st. anne; solicits back pay of about 18,000 roubles if approved.

Event Details

Count de Tottleben received pardon, entered Empress's service as Major General for army employment, decorated with Ensigns of Order of St. Anne, and requested payment of Major General appointment from confinement time to present.