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VGW(RI.769.084
24 Aug 1769:11 (172)
Petersburg, May 8. The Brigadier Chederas having been
commanded to seize the fortress of Taganrock, on the mouth
of the Don, on the border of the sea of Azoph, quitted the
fort of St. Demetrius the 11th of April last, and marched
with a body of troops, some engineers and cannoneers, and on
the 13th took the fortress. Immediately after which, he
caused Te Deum to be sung, on account of the success of the
expedition, and ordered the Russian colours, and the arms of
the Empress, to be planted on the principal rampart towards
the sea.
Warsaw, May 17. Prince Gallitzin, after singing Te Deum for
his late victory, was in march the 2d day of May, to re-
occupy the camp of Kalus, and refresh his troops. . .
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