When was it published?

July 6, 1759 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News July 6, 1759

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Saxons Distinguished, Allies Battle, French Baggage, Hosheim Hocheim, Hochst Orders, French Rejoicings, Cannon Captured

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

From Francfort on April 17: Saxons excelled in April 13 battle vs. French and Allies; Hessians bore heaviest Allied losses; French buried dead, moved baggage to Hochst, celebrated on field; Allies took 9 cannons; outcome pending.

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Francfort, April 17. The Saxons greatly distinguished themselves in the Action of the 13th, between the French and the Allies. On the Side of the Allies, the greatest Loss fell upon the Hessians. Yesterday the French were employed a good Part of the Day in burying their Dead. The Consequence of this Action will shew how far it has been decisive. All that we can say of it at present is, that the Baggage of the French, which on the Evening of the Action were Sent to Hosheim and Hocheim, two Villages, one of them about half a League from this Place, advanced Yesterday as far as Hochst, where it was to wait for fresh Orders. Yesterday Evening the French made Rejoicings on the Field of Battle. Nine Pieces of Cannon were brought in here which were taken in the Battle of the 13th.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Saxons Distinguished Allies Battle French Baggage Hosheim Hocheim Hochst Orders French Rejoicings Cannon Captured

Where did it happen?

Francfort

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Francfort

Event Date

April 13

Outcome

on the side of the allies, the greatest loss fell upon the hessians. yesterday the french were employed a good part of the day in burying their dead. nine pieces of cannon were brought in here which were taken in the battle of the 13th.

Event Details

The Saxons greatly distinguished themselves in the Action of the 13th, between the French and the Allies. The Consequence of this Action will shew how far it has been decisive. All that we can say of it at present is, that the Baggage of the French, which on the Evening of the Action were Sent to Hosheim and Hocheim, two Villages, one of them about half a League from this Place, advanced Yesterday as far as Hochst, where it was to wait for fresh Orders. Yesterday Evening the French made Rejoicings on the Field of Battle.