When was it published?

May 20, 1774 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News May 20, 1774

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign, War Report

Q: What keywords are associated?

British Men Of War, Boston Station, New York Blockade, Colonial Resistance, Ireland Regiments, North America Preparations

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

British men-of-war Royal Oak, Egmont, Chester, and Preston destined for Boston or North American station. If Bostonians resist British acts, four ships of the line, three frigates, and six regiments to be sent to New York for blockade and invasion. Orders sent to Ireland for two regiments to prepare for North America.

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April 1. The following Men of War, it is said, are destined for Boston, or at least for the North American Station: the Royal Oak of 70 Guns; the Egmont, of 60; the Chester and Preston, of 50 Guns each. One account says,

that no Moment will be lost out, unless the BOSTONIANS persist and refuse to pay a due obedience to the Acts of the British Legislature; in which Case four Men of War of the Line, and three Frigates, together with six Regiments of Foot, will be sent to New-York; the Frigates to block up the Port, and in case of Resistance, the Military to penetrate into the Heart of the Province.

April 5. On Saturday, Orders were sent to Ireland, for two Regiments on that Establishment, to be in Readiness to embark for North-America, on the first Notice.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

British Men Of War Boston Station New York Blockade Colonial Resistance Ireland Regiments North America Preparations

Where did it happen?

Boston

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Boston

Event Date

April 1 And April 5

Outcome

potential dispatch of four men-of-war, three frigates, and six regiments to new york for blockade and military penetration if resistance; two regiments from ireland to prepare for embarkation.

Event Details

Ships Royal Oak (70 guns), Egmont (60), Chester and Preston (50 each) to sail for Boston or North American station. Escalation planned if Bostonians refuse obedience: forces to New York to block port and invade province. Orders to Ireland for two regiments to ready for North America.