When was it published?

June 26, 1761 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News June 26, 1761

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Coast Expedition, British Regiments, Bourgoyn Dragoons, Downs Rendezvous, Sir Edward Hawke, Naval Fleet, Military Preparations

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

British forces prepare multiple expeditions against the French coast: two veteran regiments and dragoons to join the first; second expedition with five foot regiments and grenadiers assembling at the Downs; third expedition under Sir Edward Hawke with 20 ships of the line, ready in three weeks.

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Two veteran regiments more, with two hundred of Bourgoyn's dragoons are ordered forthwith to follow the expedition to the French coast. The transports for the second expedition, are ordered to sail immediately for the Downs, where the rendezvous of the fleet is to be ; the land forces to be employed, are said to be five regiments of foot, and a draught of grenadiers from the guards ; a third expedition is said to be going on, and thought to be ready to sail in about three weeks, to consist of twenty sail of the line, besides frigates and fire-ships, and to be commanded by Sir EDWARD HAWKE.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

French Coast Expedition British Regiments Bourgoyn Dragoons Downs Rendezvous Sir Edward Hawke Naval Fleet Military Preparations

What entities or persons were involved?

Sir Edward Hawke Bourgoyn

Where did it happen?

French Coast

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

French Coast

Key Persons

Sir Edward Hawke Bourgoyn

Event Details

Two veteran regiments and two hundred of Bourgoyn's dragoons ordered to follow the expedition to the French coast. Transports for the second expedition to sail immediately for the Downs, rendezvous of the fleet; land forces: five regiments of foot and a draught of grenadiers from the guards. A third expedition preparing, ready in about three weeks, consisting of twenty sail of the line, frigates, and fire-ships, commanded by Sir EDWARD HAWKE.