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Domestic News
September 8, 1781
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Letter from Philadelphia dated Aug 22 reports the arrival of French Admiral Count de Grasse with 26 ships of the line and 7000 troops in American waters, seen as a major boost against British forces; five vessels from Cape Francois arrived after detention by the fleet.
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Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, Aug 22:
I congratulate you upon the great prospects which present themselves in our latitude. You will know as soon as ever this reaches you that the Count de Grasse, with 26 sail of the line and 7000 troops are in our borders. I dare say no more upon this head. What a light work would it be for him to sweep, with the besom of destruction, the whole coast to New York! Five sail of vessels arrived here on Sunday from Cape Francois; they were 4 days detained in the French fleet, speak highly of its martial appearance.
I congratulate you upon the great prospects which present themselves in our latitude. You will know as soon as ever this reaches you that the Count de Grasse, with 26 sail of the line and 7000 troops are in our borders. I dare say no more upon this head. What a light work would it be for him to sweep, with the besom of destruction, the whole coast to New York! Five sail of vessels arrived here on Sunday from Cape Francois; they were 4 days detained in the French fleet, speak highly of its martial appearance.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Arrival Departure
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
French Fleet
Count De Grasse
Troop Arrival
American Waters
Cape Francois Vessels
What entities or persons were involved?
Count De Grasse
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
Aug 22
Key Persons
Count De Grasse
Event Details
The French fleet under Count de Grasse, consisting of 26 sail of the line and 7000 troops, has arrived in American borders, presenting great prospects; five vessels from Cape Francois arrived after four days detention in the French fleet and praised its appearance.