When was it published?

December 1, 1752 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News December 1, 1752

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Protestants, Religious Persecution, Refugee Arrival, Silk Business, Rotterdam Ship

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On September 1, the ship Tryton arrived from Rotterdam with 80-90 French Protestant refugees escaping persecution in France. They were cared for upon arrival in England, appeared decent despite a tedious voyage, sang psalms in thanks, and are skilled in the silk business, making them valuable to the kingdom.

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Sept. 1. Last Sunday arrived the Tryton, Capt. Heatly, from Rotterdam, with about 80 or 90 French Protestants, that have escaped the Persecution carrying on in France, who were immediately taken Care of, and carried to Places prepared for them. They all made a very clean, decent Appearance, (although they had a very tedious Passage) and sung Psalms as they came up the River, to return Thanks to GOD for their Arriving at a Land of Safety. Most of them have been bred in the Silk Business, and therefore will be very useful and acceptable to this Kingdom.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Affairs Economic

What keywords are associated?

French Protestants Religious Persecution Refugee Arrival Silk Business Rotterdam Ship

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Heatly

Where did it happen?

France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France

Event Date

Sept. 1, Last Sunday

Key Persons

Capt. Heatly

Outcome

refugees safely arrived and cared for; expected to contribute to the silk business in the kingdom.

Event Details

The Tryton, under Capt. Heatly, arrived from Rotterdam carrying 80-90 French Protestants fleeing persecution in France. They were immediately provided for, appeared clean and decent despite a tedious passage, and sang psalms in thanks while ascending the river. Most are skilled in the silk trade and will be useful to the kingdom.