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Foreign News
December 9, 1757
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Reports from Dantzic indicate Turks declared war on Russia, confirmed by Count Apraxin's retreat from Prussia. On October 7, Mr. Mitchel learned of a Russian revolution and General Apraxin's army returning, leaving 6000 sick and wounded.
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From Dantzic they write, that Advices had been received at Warsaw, by the Way of Bender, that the Turks had declared War against Russia: which, the Departure of Count Apraxin from Prussia, and his forced Marches to get back to Russia, seemed to confirm.
October 7. Yesterday Mr. Mitchel, charged with the Affairs of the King of Prussia, received an Express from Marshal Lehwald, informing him that there had been a revolution in Russia, and that General Apraxin was marching his army back into that Kingdom, leaving behind him 6000 sick and wounded.
October 7. Yesterday Mr. Mitchel, charged with the Affairs of the King of Prussia, received an Express from Marshal Lehwald, informing him that there had been a revolution in Russia, and that General Apraxin was marching his army back into that Kingdom, leaving behind him 6000 sick and wounded.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
Political
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Turkish War Declaration
Russian Revolution
Apraxin Retreat
Russian Army March
Sick Wounded
What entities or persons were involved?
Count Apraxin
General Apraxin
Mr. Mitchel
Marshal Lehwald
King Of Prussia
Where did it happen?
Russia
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Russia
Event Date
October 7
Key Persons
Count Apraxin
General Apraxin
Mr. Mitchel
Marshal Lehwald
King Of Prussia
Outcome
6000 sick and wounded left behind
Event Details
Advices received at Warsaw via Bender that Turks declared war against Russia, confirmed by Count Apraxin's departure from Prussia and forced marches back to Russia. Mr. Mitchel received express from Marshal Lehwald of revolution in Russia and General Apraxin marching army back, leaving 6000 sick and wounded.