When was it published?

June 3, 1785 in Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Foreign News June 3, 1785

Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic, War Report, Naval Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

France Neutrality, Dutch Emperor Dispute, Prussian Troops, French Naval Buildup, East Indies Threat

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Reports from yesterday's mail indicate France is not intervening in the Dutch-Emperor dispute but is focusing on naval expansion hostile to Britain, potentially targeting East Indies first. King of Prussia has lent troops to the Dutch amid ongoing negotiations.

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Yesterday's mail brought various accounts respecting the affairs upon the Continent. The only thing that seems certain, is, that France does not, at present, intend to take a part in the dispute between the Dutch and the Emperor. She has certainly different views; and they are hostile to this country. The augmentation of her marine is her first object: To that point her Ministers direct the most assiduous attention. In the East-Indies we shall feel her power first. This is no improbable prophecy; there are recent facts enough to justify the suspicion. But though France avoids taking the part which it was at first expected, yet the King of Prussia seems more in earnest. He has certainly lent the Dutch a considerable number of his troops. When nations hire troops, negotiation seems hypocritical.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

France Neutrality Dutch Emperor Dispute Prussian Troops French Naval Buildup East Indies Threat

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Prussia

Where did it happen?

Continent

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Continent

Event Date

Yesterday's Mail

Key Persons

King Of Prussia

Outcome

prussia lent a considerable number of troops to the dutch

Event Details

Various accounts on continental affairs confirm France does not intend to join the dispute between the Dutch and the Emperor, instead pursuing naval augmentation hostile to this country, with first impact expected in the East-Indies. King of Prussia has lent troops to the Dutch, making negotiations seem hypocritical.