When was it published?

April 1, 1773 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News April 1, 1773

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

The Emperor, The King Of Prussia

Q: What keywords are associated?

European Peace Hopes, Emperor Saxon Troops, Prussia Hessian Troops, Prussia Brunswick Troops, Prussian March Orders

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Report from Lower Elbe on December 14 counters hopes of European peace, citing the Emperor hiring 20,000 Saxon troops and the King of Prussia hiring 15,000 Hessians and 12,000 Brunswick troops, with all Prussian forces ordered to prepare to march on November 28.

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Lower Elbe, Dec. 14. Notwithstanding the hopes of a general peace and harmony in Europe, which foreign countries flatter themselves are the intentions of the powerful courts of Europe, we have the greatest reason to be convinced of the contrary. We have advice from good authority that the Emperor has lately taken 20,000 Saxon troops into pay. The King of Prussia has also taken 15,000 Hessians, and 12,000 Brunswick troops into pay. All the Prussian troops received orders, the 28th of November last, to keep themselves ready to march.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

European Peace Hopes Emperor Saxon Troops Prussia Hessian Troops Prussia Brunswick Troops Prussian March Orders

What entities or persons were involved?

The Emperor The King Of Prussia

Where did it happen?

Europe

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Europe

Event Date

Dec. 14

Key Persons

The Emperor The King Of Prussia

Outcome

troop preparations for potential march; no peace forthcoming.

Event Details

Despite hopes of general peace in Europe, reliable advice indicates the Emperor has taken 20,000 Saxon troops into pay. The King of Prussia has taken 15,000 Hessians and 12,000 Brunswick troops into pay. All Prussian troops were ordered on the 28th of November last to keep ready to march.