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Foreign News March 12, 1752

The Virginia Gazette

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

Paris report: British ministers ordered not to communicate with Prussian Lord Marshal, attainted of high treason against Britain, though he is well-received at the French court.

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Extract of a Letter from Paris, Nov. 14.

"We are informed here, that the Ministers of the King of Great-Britain at this Court have Orders not to hold any Communication with the Lord Marshal, Minister Plenipotentiary from the King of Prussia, and that they complain of that Lord being sent by the Court of Prussia in that Station, as he stands attainted of High Treason against his Britannick Majesty. We are not positive that our Information is absolutely true, but it is certain that this Lord is generally very well received here, and is looked upon with great Respect at this Court."

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Court News

What keywords are associated?

Paris Diplomacy British Prussian Relations Lord Marshal Treason French Court Reception

What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Marshal King Of Great Britain King Of Prussia

Where did it happen?

Paris

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Paris

Event Date

Nov. 14

Key Persons

Lord Marshal King Of Great Britain King Of Prussia

Outcome

british ministers ordered not to communicate with the lord marshal due to his attainder for high treason; he remains well-received at the french court.

Event Details

Ministers of the King of Great-Britain at the French court have orders not to hold communication with the Lord Marshal, Minister Plenipotentiary from the King of Prussia, as he is attainted of high treason against the British monarch. The British complain of his appointment. The information's veracity is uncertain, but the Lord Marshal is generally well-received and respected at the French court.

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