When was it published?

September 1, 1768 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 1, 1768

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce, Economic, War Report

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Agents, Horse Purchases, Northern Road, London Stables, Market Forestalling, Future War Implications

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

French agents are actively purchasing valuable horses from Yorkshire and nearby counties along the northern road to London, stopping them at places like Kitt's Inn, Barnet, and Hatfield, and also buying from London livery stables, raising concerns about implications for future wars.

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A correspondent informs us he has been lately on the great northern road through Hatfield, and met many strings of horses going to London from Yorkshire, and the adjacent counties, which were stopped at Kitt's Inn, Barnet, Hatfield, and other places, by French agents employed to forestall the markets held for the sale of these most beautiful and useful animals, and not a horse of value escapes their diligence. Our correspondent further informs us that this practice is not confined to the road, but that their emissaries buy up every thing they can lay their hands on in the numerous livery stables of this great metropolis. What may be the consequence of this commerce in any future war is referred to the consideration of our superiors.

What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce Economic War Report

What keywords are associated?

French Agents Horse Purchases Northern Road London Stables Market Forestalling Future War Implications

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Outcome

french agents successfully forestall markets and buy up horses, with potential consequences for future wars under consideration.

Event Details

A correspondent reports meeting strings of horses from Yorkshire and adjacent counties on the great northern road through Hatfield, stopped by French agents at Kitt's Inn, Barnet, Hatfield, and other places to buy valuable animals before they reach London markets. The practice extends to purchasing from livery stables in London.