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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Letter from Cadiz dated April 6, 1757, reports six French men-of-war entering Malaga Road, prompting Admiral Saunders to sail from Gibraltar with six ships to engage them, with a battle expected soon.
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As to News, we have an Account by Yesterday's Post of Six Sail of French Men of War (4 being of 70 Guns) putting into Malaga Road; and from Gibraltar we hear, that as soon as Admiral Saunders heard of them, he immediately put out, with Six Sail, viz. 2 of 70, 2 of 60, and 2 of 50 Guns. The above is confirmed by a Ship who fell in with Admiral Saunders standing for Malaga, so by next Post we expect to hear of a smart Engagement. 'Tis said the above French Men of War are coming thro' the Streights, bound to the Westward.
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Malaga
Event Date
April 6, 1757
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anticipated smart engagement between french and british squadrons
Event Details
Six sail of French men of war (4 of 70 guns) put into Malaga Road. Admiral Saunders, upon hearing of them, put out from Gibraltar with six sail (2 of 70 guns, 2 of 60 guns, 2 of 50 guns). Confirmed by a ship that fell in with Saunders standing for Malaga. French ships coming through the Straits bound to the Westward.