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Domestic News
September 13, 1776
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from Crown Point reports American fleet in Lake Champlain ready to engage approaching British forces from St. John's; 3500 troops fortifying Ticonderoga.
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Extract of a letter from Crown Point, August 27.
Our fleet, consisting of 3 schooners, 1 large sloop, 4 gondolas, and 4 galleys, now lie in Lake Champlain, near Crown Point, and expect to sail in three days; they lay in a narrow passage of the lake, to prevent the enemy from passing. We have information that the enemy are on their way to this place from St. John's, but they have no other craft than batteaus. If they come I trust we shall give them a warm reception, as our fleet is well fitted and manned. We have now at Ticonderoga about 3500 effective men, and more coming in daily. The fort, and every height and point about it, are well fortified. Besides, we have the command of the lakes.
Our fleet, consisting of 3 schooners, 1 large sloop, 4 gondolas, and 4 galleys, now lie in Lake Champlain, near Crown Point, and expect to sail in three days; they lay in a narrow passage of the lake, to prevent the enemy from passing. We have information that the enemy are on their way to this place from St. John's, but they have no other craft than batteaus. If they come I trust we shall give them a warm reception, as our fleet is well fitted and manned. We have now at Ticonderoga about 3500 effective men, and more coming in daily. The fort, and every height and point about it, are well fortified. Besides, we have the command of the lakes.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Crown Point
Lake Champlain
American Fleet
Enemy Approach
Ticonderoga
Fortifications
Where did it happen?
Crown Point
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Crown Point
Event Date
August 27
Event Details
Fleet of 3 schooners, 1 large sloop, 4 gondolas, and 4 galleys positioned in Lake Champlain near Crown Point to block enemy passage; enemy approaching from St. John's with batteaus; 3500 effective men at Ticonderoga with fortifications and command of the lakes.