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Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Reports from Crown-Point detail ongoing fort construction by the General, with troops in good health. On October 1, a 200-ton brig was launched; another vessel under construction. British naval forces expected to surpass French on the lake, proceeding to St. John's by mid-month, while General Gage heads to Oswegatchy.
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--That on the 1st Inst. they launch'd another Vessel there, viz. a Brig of 200 Tons, to carry 20 nine pounders, besides Swivels; that they were also building another Rindoe, to carry 6 twenty four pounders, which, with the Row.Galleys. who also carry a twelve pounder, and the other Vessels they have already finish'd there, 'twas tho't they would be superiour to the French Naval Force on that Lake, and that they would be ready to proceed to St. John's by the 10th or 12th of this Month, at which Time 'twas said General Gage with the Troops with him would be on their Way to Oswegatchy,or La Galette. --The French Force on the Lake, consists of 2 Sloops,a Schooner,and a small Brig.
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Crown Point
Event Date
1st Inst.; 10th Or 12th Of This Month
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troops in good health and high spirits; british vessels expected to be superior to french naval force on the lake
Event Details
General at Crown-Point completing fort; launched brig of 200 tons with 20 nine-pounders; building Rindoe with 6 twenty-four-pounders; with row galleys and other vessels, ready to proceed to St. John's; General Gage to Oswegatchy or La Galette; French have 2 sloops, schooner, small brig