When was it published?

September 1, 1774 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 1, 1774

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Military Campaign, Diplomatic

Q: What keywords are associated?

Pugachev Rebellion, Russian Rebels, Dispersion Of Rebels, Imperial Troops, Escape To Armenia, Treaty With Turks

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Report from Petersburg on June 1 details the complete dispersion of Russian rebels after their defeat, restoration of tranquility in the provinces, capture or dispersal by imperial troops, Pugatscheff's escape to Armenia, and plans to demand his extradition in peace treaty with Turks.

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Extract of a Letter from Petersburg, June 1. "Fresh Advices have been just received of the entire Dispersion of the Rebels, and that Tranquillity is entirely restored to the Provinces. After their late Defeat, the Rebels formed themselves into several little Parties; but, by the Vigilance and Activity of the Imperial Troops, have been entirely dispersed or taken Prisoners. Pugatscheff himself has assuredly found Means to escape into Armenia, but it will be made a particular Article in any Treaty of Peace with the Turks that he shall be delivered up."

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military Campaign Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Pugachev Rebellion Russian Rebels Dispersion Of Rebels Imperial Troops Escape To Armenia Treaty With Turks

What entities or persons were involved?

Pugatscheff

Where did it happen?

Russia

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Russia

Event Date

June 1

Key Persons

Pugatscheff

Outcome

rebels entirely dispersed or taken prisoners; tranquillity restored to the provinces; pugatscheff escaped to armenia; planned demand for his delivery in treaty with turks.

Event Details

Fresh advices report the entire dispersion of the rebels following their defeat. They formed into small parties but were dispersed or captured by vigilant imperial troops. Pugatscheff escaped to Armenia, with intentions to include his delivery in any peace treaty with the Turks.