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Foreign News
January 10, 1784
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Captain Asgill, saved from execution by Count de Vergennes during his captivity in the American army, visits his preserver in Paris and receives a cordial welcome, highlighting gratitude and generosity.
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From late London Papers which our correspondent has indulged us with the sight of, the following is selected.
LONDON, November 7.
Extract of a Letter from Paris, October 30.
Captain Asgill, who was saved from death by the humane interference of Count de Vergennes, while prisoner in the American army, is now here on a visit to his noble preserver, by whom he has been received with the greatest cordiality. The gratitude of the one, and the generosity of the other, are pleasing instances in favor of modern manners.
LONDON, November 7.
Extract of a Letter from Paris, October 30.
Captain Asgill, who was saved from death by the humane interference of Count de Vergennes, while prisoner in the American army, is now here on a visit to his noble preserver, by whom he has been received with the greatest cordiality. The gratitude of the one, and the generosity of the other, are pleasing instances in favor of modern manners.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Captain Asgill
Count De Vergennes
Paris Visit
American Prisoner
War Gratitude
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Asgill
Count De Vergennes
Where did it happen?
Paris
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Paris
Event Date
October 30
Key Persons
Captain Asgill
Count De Vergennes
Outcome
cordial reception during visit
Event Details
Captain Asgill visits Count de Vergennes in Paris, who had previously intervened to save him from death while he was a prisoner in the American army.