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Editorial
January 14, 1763
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Editorial complains of favoritism towards Scotsmen in the British military, exemplified by the retaking of Newfoundland where Scots officers like Lord Colvill, Capt. Campbell, Capt. Douglas, Capt. M'Donnel, Capt. Baillie, and Capt. M'Kenzie held command, honors, and posts of danger.
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Nothing was ever more evident than the present partiality to Scotsmen. To enumerate all the particulars of it would be endless. I shall only mention one instance of the retaking Newfoundland. Imprimis who commanded that expedition? Lord Colvill, a Scotsman... Who bro't home the French colours? Capt. Campbell...a Scotsman...who came home with the news, greatly praised for his activity, in the Syren?.. Capt. Douglas...a Scotsman..: But above all, who were the only three Officers wounded, and consequently in the post of honor? Capt. M'Donnel, Capt. Baillie, and Capt. M'Kenzie, all three Scotsmen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Scotsmen Partiality
Newfoundland Retaking
Military Favoritism
Scottish Officers
What entities or persons were involved?
Lord Colvill
Capt. Campbell
Capt. Douglas
Capt. M'donnel
Capt. Baillie
Capt. M'kenzie
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Partiality To Scotsmen In Military Expedition To Newfoundland
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Favoritism Towards Scotsmen
Key Figures
Lord Colvill
Capt. Campbell
Capt. Douglas
Capt. M'donnel
Capt. Baillie
Capt. M'kenzie
Key Arguments
Command Of Newfoundland Retaking Expedition Given To Scotsman Lord Colvill
French Colours Brought Home By Scotsman Capt. Campbell
News Delivered By Praised Scotsman Capt. Douglas In The Syren
Only Wounded Officers, In Posts Of Honor, Were Scotsmen Capt. M'donnel, Capt. Baillie, And Capt. M'kenzie