When was it published?

January 17, 1752 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News January 17, 1752

The Virginia Gazette

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Leghorn Dispute, English Settlers, Tuscany Regency, Sovereignty Acknowledgment, British Court Orders

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Reports from Leghorn indicate a dispute between local Regency and English settlers over demands to acknowledge the Emperor as Grand Duke of Tuscany in official documents; English refuse without British approval. Confirmation awaited.

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Florence, Sept. 7. According to some Accounts from Leghorn, a Dispute is arisen there between the Regency and the English settled in that City and some other Parts of that Dutchy. Tis pretended that the Government demands of them, that in all the Acts, Memorials, and other publick Papers, they acknowledge the Emperor, Grand Duke of Tuscany, in Quality of their Sovereign ; which they have absolutely refused, before they receive precise Orders so to do from the British Court. We expect Confirmation of this News, and are impatient to know the Consequences.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Leghorn Dispute English Settlers Tuscany Regency Sovereignty Acknowledgment British Court Orders

Where did it happen?

Leghorn

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Leghorn

Outcome

dispute ongoing; english refuse to acknowledge the emperor as sovereign without orders from the british court

Event Details

A dispute has arisen between the Regency and the English settled in Leghorn and other parts of the Duchy. The government demands that in all acts, memorials, and public papers, they acknowledge the Emperor, Grand Duke of Tuscany, as their sovereign, which they have refused pending precise orders from the British Court.