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Foreign News February 14, 1788

The New York Journal, And Daily Patriotic Register

New York, New York County, New York

What is this article about?

Paris parliament deliberates king's edicts on establishing Protestants in France, refers to committee; agrees to represent on Duke of Orleans' exile and two MPs' imprisonment. (Letter dated Dec. 9, reported Dec. 15.)

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Dec. 15. A letter from Paris, dated Dec. 9, says, "The parliament of Paris met on Friday, to deliberate his Majesty's edicts, for the establishment of protestants in this kingdom: after sitting until near six o'clock in the evening, the affair was referred to a committee, who are to make their report on the good or bad effects which may arise from this edict. Some further representations were agreed to be made to the king on the exile of the Duke of Orleans, and the imprisonment of the two members of Parliament."

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Religious Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Paris Parliament Protestant Edict Duke Of Orleans Exile Parliament Imprisonment

What entities or persons were involved?

Duke Of Orleans

Where did it happen?

Paris

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Paris

Event Date

Dec. 9

Key Persons

Duke Of Orleans

Outcome

affair referred to committee for report on effects; further representations to be made to the king on exile and imprisonment

Event Details

The parliament of Paris met on Friday to deliberate his Majesty's edicts for the establishment of protestants in the kingdom; after sitting until near six o'clock in the evening, the affair was referred to a committee who are to report on good or bad effects; some further representations were agreed to be made to the king on the exile of the Duke of Orleans and the imprisonment of two members of Parliament

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