When was it published?

July 3, 1794 in Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser

Foreign News July 3, 1794

Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

General Ducollenceau, General Clairfait

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Invasion, Flanders Penetration, Menen Courtray, Tournay Defense, Wounded Arrivals, Republican Clearance

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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What is this article about?

French forces under General Ducollenceau, with 25,000 men, penetrated Flanders to Menin and Courtray, seizing 600 wagon loads of goods from the fair. 15,000 men detached to aid General Clairfait against Republicans. Families flee Tournay, defended by 10,000 French and Austrian troops. 200 wagon loads of wounded arrive in Brussels.

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BRUSSELS April 29. We are informed by fugitives from Flanders, that the French, with 25,000 men under the command of General Ducollenceau, a native of Brussels, have penetrated in that quarter to Menin and Courtray. From Courtray they carried off 600 waggon load of goods brought thither for the fair—15,000 men are detached from the main army, to enable General Clairfait to clear the country of these vile Republicans.

Government has taken no notice of this new invasion; but it is certainly confirmed; and many families came here yesterday from Tournay, fearing an attack on that place also, although it is defended by 10,000 men, both French and Austrians. Near 200 waggon load of wounded are come in since morning. We know not how to dispose of the miserable victims, for the Hospitals and Convents are already full.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

French Invasion Flanders Penetration Menen Courtray Tournay Defense Wounded Arrivals Republican Clearance

What entities or persons were involved?

General Ducollenceau General Clairfait

Where did it happen?

Flanders

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Flanders

Event Date

April 29

Key Persons

General Ducollenceau General Clairfait

Outcome

600 waggon loads of goods carried off from courtray fair; 15,000 men detached; near 200 waggon loads of wounded arrived in brussels

Event Details

French forces with 25,000 men under General Ducollenceau penetrated to Menin and Courtray, seizing goods from the fair. 15,000 men detached from main army to aid General Clairfait in clearing Republicans. Invasion confirmed despite government inaction; families fled Tournay, defended by 10,000 French and Austrian troops. Wounded overwhelming Brussels hospitals.