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Foreign News
September 9, 1815
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
King Louis XVIII of France writes from Ghent on June 19, 1815, dismissing his minister Count Blacas from government for the sake of peace and allies' counsel, while assuring continued friendship. Blacas, opposed by Count d'Artois, is appointed ambassador to Naples.
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FOREIGN SELECTIONS.
BRUSSELS, JULY 3.
The following is a letter from the King of France to M. le Blacas. It is written from Ghent.
M. Le Comte. I owe it to the repose of the few days that I have to live, to the tranquility of the world, and to the council of my allies, to remove from my government persons who are very dear to me, and among whom I particularly distinguish you. Carry with you into your retreat the testimony of the satisfaction of your King, and the certainty of his being always your friend.
From my temporary residence at Ghent, this 19th of June, 1815.
LOUIS.
[Blacas was one of Louis's ministers. It was believed the Count d'Artois was opposed to him. B. has been appointed Louis's ambassador to Naples.]
BRUSSELS, JULY 3.
The following is a letter from the King of France to M. le Blacas. It is written from Ghent.
M. Le Comte. I owe it to the repose of the few days that I have to live, to the tranquility of the world, and to the council of my allies, to remove from my government persons who are very dear to me, and among whom I particularly distinguish you. Carry with you into your retreat the testimony of the satisfaction of your King, and the certainty of his being always your friend.
From my temporary residence at Ghent, this 19th of June, 1815.
LOUIS.
[Blacas was one of Louis's ministers. It was believed the Count d'Artois was opposed to him. B. has been appointed Louis's ambassador to Naples.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Court News
Diplomatic
Political
What keywords are associated?
Louis Xviii Letter
Blacas Dismissal
Ambassador Appointment
Ghent Exile
French Restoration
What entities or persons were involved?
King Louis
M. Le Blacas
Count D'artois
Where did it happen?
Ghent
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Ghent
Event Date
19th Of June, 1815
Key Persons
King Louis
M. Le Blacas
Count D'artois
Outcome
dismissal from government; appointed ambassador to naples
Event Details
Letter from King Louis dismissing Blacas from government due to need for repose, world tranquility, and allies' council; Blacas, a minister opposed by Count d'Artois, reassigned as ambassador to Naples.