When was it published?

October 13, 1795 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News October 13, 1795

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic, War Report, Political

Q: What keywords are associated?

Hanover States, Dutch Emigrants, French Threat, Rhine Crossing, Speedy Peace

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Letters from Edinburgh on 1st inst. report Hanover's states refusing to host or aid Dutch emigrant army, fearing loss without peace; French threaten Rhine invasion at Emmerick if hostilities occur.

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Letters from Edinburgh of the 1st inst. announce, that the States of the Electorate of Hanover, will not permit any army of Dutch Emigrants to collect on the Hanoverian territories, and they have positively refused to give them any assistance. The Hanoverians look upon their country as absolutely lost, if a speedy peace does not take place, and should any thing hostile be undertaken from that quarter, the French have threatened to cross the Rhine at Emmerick, and to take possession of the whole Electorate.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report Political

What keywords are associated?

Hanover States Dutch Emigrants French Threat Rhine Crossing Speedy Peace

Where did it happen?

Electorate Of Hanover

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Electorate Of Hanover

Event Date

1st Inst.

Outcome

refusal to permit dutch emigrant army or provide assistance; french threat to cross rhine at emmerick and seize electorate

Event Details

States of Electorate of Hanover will not permit army of Dutch Emigrants to collect on territories and refuse assistance. Hanoverians see country as lost without speedy peace. French threaten to cross Rhine at Emmerick and take possession of whole Electorate if hostile actions undertaken.