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Foreign News July 13, 1759

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

Letter from London reports on defenses against attacks at Fort St. David in the East Indies, expects King of Spain's imminent death to aid Queen of Hungary and King of Prussia, and praises Mr. Pitt's steady leadership ensuring peace and glory at home.

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A Gentleman in London, in a Letter to his Friend here, wherein he mentions the Affair of Fort St. David, &c. in the East Indies, says, "It is impossible to guard against the Attacks of an Enemy every where, but as good a Look out is kept as can be imagined, considering the Extensiveness of our Possessions: and our Navy is the Terror of the World. The King of Spain's Death, which is hourly expected, will cut out new Work for the Queen of Hungary, and enable the gallant King of Prussia to maintain his Ground with more Facility.-- At Home all is Peace and Unanimity. Mr. Pitt, who has indeed been a Singular Blessing to his Country, proceeds steadily in the Plan he Set out with, and will make us cut a glorious Figure, unless his Operations are clogged, which it is to be hoped all the Sons of Corruption, will not be able to accomplish."

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Royal Event War Report

What keywords are associated?

Fort St David East Indies Defenses King Of Spain Death Queen Of Hungary King Of Prussia Mr Pitt Leadership

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Spain Queen Of Hungary King Of Prussia Mr. Pitt

Where did it happen?

East Indies

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

East Indies

Key Persons

King Of Spain Queen Of Hungary King Of Prussia Mr. Pitt

Event Details

Gentleman in London writes of challenges guarding extensive possessions in East Indies including Fort St. David against enemy attacks, with navy as world terror; anticipates King of Spain's death to burden Queen of Hungary and aid King of Prussia in maintaining ground; notes domestic peace and Mr. Pitt's steady beneficial plan against corruption.

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