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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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The ship Hannah arrived in Boston from Amsterdam, reporting that the English fleet under Admiral Hardy is blockaded in Torbay by 54 French and Spanish ships of the line. Rumors suggest 50,000 troops aboard for an invasion of England, prompting the King to order cattle moved inland.
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YESTERDAY arrived the Hannah, Capt. Coffin, in 56 days from Amsterdam, who brings an account that the English fleet, under Hardy, were blocked up in Torbay, by a fleet of 54 sail of the French and Spanish line of battle ships. Thus, Lord North, instead of bringing America under the feet of Great Britain, you have been the happy means of reversing the scene, for which you (or your master) no doubt will soon receive your reward! On board the fleet, we hear, are 50,000 troops, who are to make a descent in the heart of England, whose King has issued a proclamation for removing all the horned cattle into the interior parts of his kingdom.
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Torbay
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Accounts From Amsterdam, Arrived September 19
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english fleet blockaded; 50,000 troops reportedly aboard invading fleet; king issues proclamation to move cattle inland
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The English fleet under Hardy is blockaded in Torbay by 54 French and Spanish ships of the line. The report includes sarcastic commentary on Lord North and rumors of an invasion force of 50,000 troops targeting the heart of England, with the King ordering the removal of horned cattle to interior parts.