When was it published?

October 3, 1745 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News October 3, 1745

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Politics, Indian Affairs, Military

Q: What keywords are associated?

Assembly Vote, 5 Nations Treaty, French Consternation, Cape Breton Loss, Governor Movements, Indian Affairs

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The provincial Assembly met last week and voted 150 pounds for goods to present to the 5 Nations at the upcoming Albany treaty. Reports indicate French in Canada panicked over Cape-Breton's loss, leading the Governor to rush from Montreal to Quebec with 1000 men on a false alarm, while attempting to sway Indians from English interests.

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Last Week the Assembly of this Province sat, and voted 150 l. to be laid out in Goods and presented to the 5 Nations, at the Treaty to be held at Albany, on the 4th of next Month; from whence we learn, that the French in Canada were in the utmost Consternation when they heard of the Loss of Cape-Breton; and that on a false Alarm, by an Express who was but one Night between Quebeck and Montreal, the Governor left the latter Place immediately, to go to the Defence of the former, with 1000 Men, and ordered half the Militia to follow him with all Expedition. The Governor is said to have taken a great deal of Pains to debauch the Indians, from the English Interest; but, we hope our ensuing Treaty will render his Endeavours fruitless.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Indian Affairs Military

What keywords are associated?

Assembly Vote 5 Nations Treaty French Consternation Cape Breton Loss Governor Movements Indian Affairs

What entities or persons were involved?

5 Nations Governor

Where did it happen?

Albany

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Albany

Event Date

Last Week; 4th Of Next Month

Key Persons

5 Nations Governor

Event Details

Assembly voted 150 l. for goods to 5 Nations at Albany treaty; French in Canada consternated by Cape-Breton loss; Governor left Montreal for Quebec defense on false alarm with 1000 men, ordered militia; attempted to debauch Indians from English interest.