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Foreign News October 5, 1786

Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

Vienna letter of July 1 reports 14,000 Russian troops entered Poland on June 14, to increase to 20,000 in Volhynia. Russian Empress complained to Ottoman Porte about frontier pashas and may use force (unconfirmed). Hungary has campaign-ready troops and artillery.

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Extract of a letter from Vienna, July 1.

It is reported, that on the 14th of last month 14,000 Russians entered Poland, and that they are to be augmented to 20,000 in Volhinia. As it is known that the Empress has lately made several complaints to the Porte of the conduct of some of the Pachas on the frontiers, it is presumed that her Imperial Majesty, finding no other means will do, purposes employing force: this however wants confirmation. It is remarked that in Hungary there are as many troops, and as much artillery as would be necessary for a campaign.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Diplomatic War Report

What keywords are associated?

Russian Troops Poland Entry Volhinia Empress Complaints Porte Pachas Hungary Troops Campaign Preparation

What entities or persons were involved?

Empress

Where did it happen?

Poland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Poland

Event Date

14th Of Last Month

Key Persons

Empress

Outcome

14,000 russians entered poland and are to be augmented to 20,000 in volhinia; potential employment of force against the porte unconfirmed; hungary has troops and artillery necessary for a campaign

Event Details

It is reported that on the 14th of last month 14,000 Russians entered Poland, and that they are to be augmented to 20,000 in Volhinia. As it is known that the Empress has lately made several complaints to the Porte of the conduct of some of the Pachas on the frontiers, it is presumed that her Imperial Majesty, finding no other means will do, purposes employing force: this however wants confirmation. It is remarked that in Hungary there are as many troops, and as much artillery as would be necessary for a campaign.

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