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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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An express from Oswego arrived in Albany on October 18, reporting the capture of Quebec on September 18, retreat of Monsieur Vaudreuil, surrender of Monfi. Ramfey, and advancement of British armies; General Amherst appointed Sir William Johnson to command troops at Oswego.
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Yesterday an Express arrived here from Oswego with the agreeable News that Capt. Larwreal, who declare that Quebec was taken the 18th of September; that Monsi. Vaudreuil is retreated: real: That it was Monfi. Ramfey surrendered and takes a Stand between Quebeck and Montreal: The above Prisoners declare this to be absolutely Fact.--Both our Armies are gone forward, both Westward and Northward, and hope soon to hear all this Country to be English. It's said General Amherst has given the sole Command of the Troops at Oswego to Sir William Johnson.
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Albany
Event Date
October 18
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quebec taken on september 18; vaudreuil retreated; ramfey surrendered and positioned between quebec and montreal; prisoners confirm facts; armies advancing westward and northward.
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Express arrived from Oswego reporting capture of Quebec, retreat of Vaudreuil, surrender of Ramfey; prisoners affirm the news; both armies moving forward; Amherst gives command at Oswego to Johnson.