When was it published?

July 14, 1758 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News July 14, 1758

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Peter Schuyler, Monf. Vaudreuil, Monf. Montcalm, Rogers

Q: What keywords are associated?

Flag Of Truce, Prisoner Exchange, Military Intelligence, Montcalm, Ticonderoga, Crown Point

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A flag of truce from Canada arrived at Fort Edward demanding the return of captured Col. Peter Schuyler of New Jersey, per prior engagement. Schuyler is to travel to Albany this week. French envoys reported Montcalm's move to Louisbourg and estimated 4000-5000 troops at Ticonderoga, with Crown Point lightly garrisoned.

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A few Days since, a Flag of Truce ('tis said of 30 Men) came into Fort Edward from Canada, to demand the Return of the brave Col. Peter Schuyler, of New Jersey, agreeable to Engagement, no Methods having yet been concerted for his Relief or Exchange, (or at least, if there has, by this it appears, it has been without Effect) and, the Colonel, we hear, sets out this Week for Albany, in Consequence thereof. It is reported, that the General intends to use his utmost Endeavours to escort both the Colonel and the Truce, safe back to Canada: And that he will detain the Frenchmen for that Purpose, lest their too hasty Return, might occasion Monf. Vaudreuil to put himself to too great Trouble and Expence, in forming of Ceremonies to receive so Great an Escort.

These Frenchmen we are told, after some little Examination, gave out, - that Monf. Montcalm was gone down to Louisbourg, with a great Part of his Regulars: And that at Ticonderoga, there were 8 Regiments, besides Canadians and Indians, thought to be between 4000 and 5000:--Rogers's Information seems to strengthen the latter Account; as he saw them very busy, and estimated them at about 3000.

And that Crown Point was but indifferently garrison'd.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

Flag Of Truce Prisoner Exchange Military Intelligence Montcalm Ticonderoga Crown Point

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Peter Schuyler Monf. Vaudreuil Monf. Montcalm Rogers

Where did it happen?

Fort Edward

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Fort Edward

Event Date

A Few Days Since

Key Persons

Col. Peter Schuyler Monf. Vaudreuil Monf. Montcalm Rogers

Outcome

colonel sets out this week for albany; general intends to escort colonel and truce back to canada, detaining frenchmen

Event Details

Flag of Truce of 30 Men came into Fort Edward from Canada to demand return of Col. Peter Schuyler per engagement; no prior exchange methods effective. Frenchmen reported Montcalm gone to Louisbourg with regulars; 8 regiments plus Canadians and Indians (4000-5000) at Ticonderoga; Crown Point indifferently garrisoned. Rogers estimated 3000 at Ticonderoga.