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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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A letter from Petersburg dated January 5 reports the near-certain peaceful resolution of differences between Russia and the Ottoman Porte, as a Turkish courier delivered assurances of acceptance of all proposals from the Russian Empress, leading to an expected armistice and public rejoicings.
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We have now the pleasing Intelligence to convey to you that we have almost a Certainty of the pacifick Ending of all Differences between Russia and the Porte. Within these few Days a Turkish Courier of some Dignity, attended by a Guard of 20 Spahis, arrived here, with an Assurance from the Grand Seignior, and the Divan, that they have acceded to all the Proposals of the Empress of Russia, and flattered themselves that the Armistice would meet with no more Obstructions, but be happily concluded on both Sides. This was immediately made publick, and received with great Rejoicings.
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Petersburg
Event Date
January 5
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acceded to all proposals from the empress of russia; armistice expected to be concluded without obstructions.
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A Turkish courier arrived in Petersburg with assurances from the Grand Seignior and Divan that the Ottoman Empire has accepted all Russian proposals, leading to a peaceful end of differences and the happy conclusion of the armistice, which was publicized and met with great rejoicings.