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Foreign News
August 14, 1746
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from Newcastle on May 4 reports 300 French prisoners held after a victorious battle in Scotland. Captured officers praise the Duke's conduct and troops' bravery, likening the fire to Fontenoy. Locals celebrate and prepare for the Duke's return.
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Extract of a Letter from Newcastle, May 4.
After congratulating you on the glorious News from Scotland, I must acquaint you, that we have here 300 French Picquets Prisoners in our Moot Hall: The Officers amongst them, with whom I have been in Company, commend in a most extraordinary Manner the Conduct of our darling Duke, and the Bravery of his Troops; they acknowledged they never heard a brisker Fire, and that it recall'd to their Remembrance, the bold Attack they made at Fontenoy. We had the greatest Rejoicings you ever saw or heard of, and are now preparing to repeat them upon the Return of our brave and glorious Duke.
After congratulating you on the glorious News from Scotland, I must acquaint you, that we have here 300 French Picquets Prisoners in our Moot Hall: The Officers amongst them, with whom I have been in Company, commend in a most extraordinary Manner the Conduct of our darling Duke, and the Bravery of his Troops; they acknowledged they never heard a brisker Fire, and that it recall'd to their Remembrance, the bold Attack they made at Fontenoy. We had the greatest Rejoicings you ever saw or heard of, and are now preparing to repeat them upon the Return of our brave and glorious Duke.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
French Prisoners
Scotland Victory
Duke Troops
Fontenoy Comparison
Newcastle Rejoicings
What entities or persons were involved?
Duke
Where did it happen?
Scotland
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Scotland
Event Date
May 4
Key Persons
Duke
Outcome
300 french picquets prisoners
Event Details
Glorious news from Scotland with 300 French prisoners held in Newcastle's Moot Hall. Officers commend the Duke's conduct and troops' bravery, noting the brisk fire reminiscent of Fontenoy. Great rejoicings in Newcastle, preparing to repeat upon Duke's return.