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Foreign News
August 24, 1769
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Prince Gallitzin reports to the Russian Empress a decisive victory over the Turkish army led by Kara-Man Pacha near Choczim fortress on April 19, 1769 (O.S.), with the enemy defeated, dispersed, and their camp captured.
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The following is a translation of the letter which Prince Gallitzin, Commander in Chief of the Russian army, wrote to the Empress of Russia, to notify the victory which he has gained over the Turks.
"Most gracious Sovereign,
I have the honour to inform your Imperial Majesty, by this letter, wrote in great haste, of a signal victory gained this day over the enemy, through the assistance of the Most High, and the good fortune attending the arms of your Imperial Majesty. The Turkish army, commanded by Kara-Man Pacha, notwithstanding his advantageous situation under the fortress of Choczim, has been attacked, defeated, and dispersed, part being driven into the town, and the rest flying off with the utmost precipitation. The whole enemy's camp is taken. As for the rest, I shall not fail to send your Imperial Majesty an exact detail of this glorious day.
With the most profound respect,
Camp of Choczim, Your Imperial Majesty's
19 April, 1769, O. S.
Most devoted Subject,
Prince Alex. GALLITZIN."
"Most gracious Sovereign,
I have the honour to inform your Imperial Majesty, by this letter, wrote in great haste, of a signal victory gained this day over the enemy, through the assistance of the Most High, and the good fortune attending the arms of your Imperial Majesty. The Turkish army, commanded by Kara-Man Pacha, notwithstanding his advantageous situation under the fortress of Choczim, has been attacked, defeated, and dispersed, part being driven into the town, and the rest flying off with the utmost precipitation. The whole enemy's camp is taken. As for the rest, I shall not fail to send your Imperial Majesty an exact detail of this glorious day.
With the most profound respect,
Camp of Choczim, Your Imperial Majesty's
19 April, 1769, O. S.
Most devoted Subject,
Prince Alex. GALLITZIN."
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Russian Victory
Turkish Defeat
Choczim Battle
Gallitzin
Russo Turkish War
What entities or persons were involved?
Prince Gallitzin
Empress Of Russia
Kara Man Pacha
Where did it happen?
Choczim
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Choczim
Event Date
19 April, 1769, O. S.
Key Persons
Prince Gallitzin
Empress Of Russia
Kara Man Pacha
Outcome
turkish army defeated and dispersed, part driven into the town, rest fled with precipitation; whole enemy's camp taken.
Event Details
Russian army under Prince Gallitzin attacked and defeated the Turkish army commanded by Kara-Man Pacha near Choczim fortress, dispersing the enemy and capturing their camp.