When was it published?

December 28, 1739 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News December 28, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

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Pretenders Son, Guernsey Visit, St Maloes, French Gentlemen, Barge Travel, Evaded Detention

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

London rumors claim French gentlemen, possibly including the Pretender's son, secretly visited Guernsey from France last week, stayed four days, then sailed to St. Maloes, evading British orders to detain them. They received a gun salute upon arrival.

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London, August 2. Yesterday the following strange Story was told by several People in this City, viz. That last Week several French Gentlemen came in a Barge from France to Guernsey, and continued there four Days, after that they departed for St. Maloes; and that about two Hours after their Departure, an Express came to the Island, with Orders to the Governor to stop them, but it was too late. It is said the Pretender's Son was one of the Company; to confirm which it is given out, that as soon as the Barge had landed the Company at St. Maloes, they were saluted with several Guns.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Royal Event

What keywords are associated?

Pretenders Son Guernsey Visit St Maloes French Gentlemen Barge Travel Evaded Detention

What entities or persons were involved?

Pretender's Son

Where did it happen?

Guernsey

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Guernsey

Event Date

Last Week

Key Persons

Pretender's Son

Outcome

evaded detention; saluted with guns upon arrival at st. maloes

Event Details

Several French gentlemen arrived in Guernsey from France by barge last week and stayed four days before departing for St. Maloes. Two hours after their departure, an express brought orders to the governor to stop them, but it was too late. The Pretender's son was reportedly among the company, confirmed by a gun salute upon their landing at St. Maloes.