When was it published?

February 25, 1785 in Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Domestic News February 25, 1785

Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Major Washington, General Washington, Marquis De La Fayette, Governor Of Barbados, Governor Brown

Q: What keywords are associated?

Major Washington, West Indies Tour, Health Recovery, Bermuda, Governor Brown, Lafayette Aide

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Major Washington, nephew of General Washington and aide-de-camp to Marquis de Lafayette, toured British West-India islands for health recovery, received civilities especially from Barbados Governor, now in Bermuda hosted by Governor Brown, and expected soon to arrive locally for winter.

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Dec. 28. By a gentleman just arrived here from the West-Indies, we hear, that Major Washington, nephew to our illustrious General, and Aid-de-Camp to the Marquis de la Fayette, has lately taken a tour through the British West-India islands, for the recovery of his health. At each island he received uncommon civilities, particularly from the Governor of Barbados. He is now at Bermuda, at which place his Excellency Governor Brown has shewn him the greatest politeness; and he may be hourly expected here to spend the remainder of the winter.

What sub-type of article is it?

Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

Major Washington West Indies Tour Health Recovery Bermuda Governor Brown Lafayette Aide

What entities or persons were involved?

Major Washington General Washington Marquis De La Fayette Governor Of Barbados Governor Brown

Where did it happen?

British West India Islands, Bermuda

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

British West India Islands, Bermuda

Event Date

Lately

Key Persons

Major Washington General Washington Marquis De La Fayette Governor Of Barbados Governor Brown

Outcome

recovery of health; expected arrival soon

Event Details

Major Washington took a tour through the British West-India islands for health recovery, received uncommon civilities at each island particularly from the Governor of Barbados, is now at Bermuda where Governor Brown showed great politeness, and may be hourly expected here to spend the remainder of the winter.