When was it published?

October 17, 1745 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News October 17, 1745

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Count De Rudowski, Count De Kollowrat, Duke Of Saxe Weissenfels

Q: What keywords are associated?

Prussian Troops, Upper Lusatia, Troop March, Sagan, Magdeburg Orders, Armies Advance, Smirnitz, Elbe

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Report from Dresden on Aug. 14: Prussian troops march from Upper Lusatia frontiers to Sagan amid precautions against possible incursion. Count de Rudowski ordered to Magdeburg if hostilities occur. Count de Kollowrat arrives with letters from Duke of Saxe Weissenfels. Armies advance: Prussians to Smirnitz, Allies toward Elbe.

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They write from Dresden, Aug. 14. That the Prussian Troops which were assembled on the Frontiers of the Upper Lusatia are in full March to Sagan. Tho' they are persuaded the Prussians have no Design to make an Irruption into that Province, they cease not to take all imaginable Precautions; and 'tis certain, the Count de Rudowski has Orders to march directly to Magdeburg, in case the said Troops commit the least Hostility in Lusatia. Yesterday the Count de Kollowrat arrived from Bohemia with Letters from the Duke of Saxe Weissenfels; and this Moment an Express brings Advice, that the two Armies are in March, that of the Prussians towards Smirnitz, and the Allies on the Side of the Elbe.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Prussian Troops Upper Lusatia Troop March Sagan Magdeburg Orders Armies Advance Smirnitz Elbe

What entities or persons were involved?

Count De Rudowski Count De Kollowrat Duke Of Saxe Weissenfels

Where did it happen?

Upper Lusatia

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Upper Lusatia

Event Date

Aug. 14

Key Persons

Count De Rudowski Count De Kollowrat Duke Of Saxe Weissenfels

Outcome

prussian troops marching to sagan; precautions taken in lusatia; armies in motion toward smirnitz and elbe

Event Details

Prussian troops assembled on frontiers of Upper Lusatia are marching to Sagan. Despite belief in no invasion intent, all precautions are taken. Count de Rudowski ordered to march to Magdeburg if any hostility in Lusatia. Count de Kollowrat arrived yesterday from Bohemia with letters from Duke of Saxe Weissenfels. Express reports two armies marching: Prussians toward Smirnitz, Allies on side of Elbe.