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Foreign News
December 22, 1768
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letters from Leghorn report French losses of 1300 men and Corsican losses of 150 in the conflict in Corsica up to August 20. French advantages in artillery and sea superiority noted, with hopes for Corsican victory against tyranny.
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According to letters from Leghorn, the loss of the French in Corsica, up to the 20th of August last, is computed at 1300 men, and that of the brave islanders, who have perished in their own defence, at 150.
Letters from Leghorn observe that the French have very great advantages over the Corsicans, in the goodness and quantity of their artillery, as well as in their superiority at sea, which last circumstance enables them to furnish themselves with all sorts of necessaries from Provence; but notwithstanding these boasted advantages, we hope, for the encouragement of liberty and bravery, and the discouragement of tyranny and oppression in all parts of the world, that the latter will meet with such chastisement from the valour of the inhabitants as their inexcusable meddling on the present occasion merits from earth and heaven.
Letters from Leghorn observe that the French have very great advantages over the Corsicans, in the goodness and quantity of their artillery, as well as in their superiority at sea, which last circumstance enables them to furnish themselves with all sorts of necessaries from Provence; but notwithstanding these boasted advantages, we hope, for the encouragement of liberty and bravery, and the discouragement of tyranny and oppression in all parts of the world, that the latter will meet with such chastisement from the valour of the inhabitants as their inexcusable meddling on the present occasion merits from earth and heaven.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Corsica Conflict
French Losses
Corsican Defence
Leghorn Letters
Artillery Advantage
Where did it happen?
Corsica
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Corsica
Event Date
Up To The 20th Of August Last
Outcome
french losses: 1300 men; corsican losses: 150
Event Details
French forces in Corsica have advantages in artillery and sea superiority, allowing supplies from Provence. Hopes expressed for Corsicans to chastise the French for their meddling.