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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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An express from the King of Prussia reported the surrender of Schweidnitz after a vigorous siege. On the 9th instant, breaches were made, but a chance shot exploded a powder magazine, leading the governor to surrender on the King's terms. The 8000-man garrison became prisoners; 3000 Prussians and traitors like Baron de Walkoch were captured.
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The siege had been prosecuted with such vigour that on the 9th instant, there were two Breaches made, one of them wide enough for six Men a breast to enter, and the other for four; upon which the King made Preparations to attack the Place by Storm when a chance Shot from the Besiegers blew up one of the Powder Magazines in the Town, which threw the Inhabitants and Garrison into such Consternation and Terror, as well as so greatly damaged the Town and Fortifications, that the Governor came directly to a Resolution of surrendering the Town to the King of Prussia on his own Terms.
The Garrison amounted to 8000 Men, who surrendered at Discretion Prisoners of War. In the Town were likewise found about 3000 Prussians, Prisoners and Deserters; also the famous Baron de Walkoch and the Priest, who last Year formed the Design of giving up the King of Prussia dead or alive to the Austrians; with many others, who had from time to time given intelligence to his Enemies: and all those who were accessory to betraying the Town last Year. It is no Wonder, therefore, as this Place was the Refuge of so many Villains, that it should hold out to the last Moment.
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Schweidnitz
Event Date
9th Instant
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garrison of 8000 men surrendered as prisoners of war; about 3000 prussians (prisoners and deserters) found; baron de walkoch, the priest, and other traitors captured.
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The siege of Schweidnitz was prosecuted vigorously, resulting in two breaches on the 9th instant. Preparations were made to storm the place, but a chance shot blew up a powder magazine, causing consternation and damage, leading the Governor to surrender on the King of Prussia's terms.