When was it published?

June 21, 1776 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News June 21, 1776

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, War Report, Diplomatic

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Troops, West Indies Buildup, American Encouragement, War Speculation, St Eustatia Report

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

An English gentleman at St. Eustatia reports French military buildup in the West Indies, with 10,000 troops at St. Domingo increasing to 15,000, 8,000 at Martinico and Guadaloupe, and 7,000 more expected, totaling 30,000 under a new general. French ports open to Americans amid speculation of impending general war.

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A letter from an English gentleman of veracity at St. Eustatia, to his friend in Rhode Island, says: "I have nothing very material to acquaint you with, only that the French are certainly meditating something. The greatest encouragement is given to the Americans; they have opened their ports, notwithstanding they have had great quantities of provisions from France, and every thing low there. Many vessels, with sugar and coffee, have come from thence (the French islands) this day or two. This you know was seldom the case: it causes much speculation. I think there must certainly be something in the wind: and, for my part, think that a general war is not far distant. The French have certainly 10,000 men at St. Domingo, who are augmented to 15,000. There are 8000 at Martinico and Guadaloupe, and 7000 more expected momently. So that they will have 30,000 in their islands: the whole under command of one general, who arrived some days since at Martinico."

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

French Troops West Indies Buildup American Encouragement War Speculation St Eustatia Report

Where did it happen?

St. Eustatia

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

St. Eustatia

Outcome

french forces in islands to total 30,000 under one general; speculation of general war.

Event Details

French meditating actions, encouraging Americans by opening ports despite provisions from France; vessels with sugar and coffee arriving; 10,000 men at St. Domingo augmented to 15,000; 8,000 at Martinico and Guadaloupe; 7,000 more expected; all under command of a general arrived recently at Martinico.