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Foreign News
November 1, 1783
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Probable commencement of hostilities between Russia and the Ottoman Empire, driven by the Russian Empress's territorial ambitions disguised as protection for Tartars, while the Turks prioritize peace due to military disparity.
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By this time it is probable that hostilities have commenced between the Russians and Turks. The Empress is grasping at territory; would impose upon mankind, by holding out principles of liberty as her motives. She pretends to give protection to the Tartars for the purpose of knocking the Turks on the head—a conduct which may be consistent with the policy of this world, but very incompatible with the ordinations of Christianity. The Turk, however, appears to consider peace as an object to be obtained at all events: his country being at present unequal to the contest with so great a power as Russia is at this time.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Russian Turkish Hostilities
Empress Motives
Tartars Protection
Peace Efforts
Unequal Contest
What entities or persons were involved?
The Empress
The Turk
Where did it happen?
Russia And Ottoman Empire
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Russia And Ottoman Empire
Key Persons
The Empress
The Turk
Outcome
hostilities probable; turkey seeks peace due to unequal power
Event Details
Hostilities likely commenced between Russians and Turks. The Empress seeks territory under pretext of liberty and protection for Tartars to attack Turks, seen as un-Christian. The Turk prioritizes peace as his country cannot contest Russia's power.