When was it published?

February 5, 1762 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News February 5, 1762

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Duke D'aguillon, M. De Chatillon

Q: What keywords are associated?

Secret Expedition, French Fleet, Against England, Duke Daguillon, Troop Transport

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

From Nantes, France, on Nov. 9: Duke d'Aguillon oversees busy preparations for a secret French expedition against England, including a fleet, 24 couriers for escort, 200 chasse-marees for troops, and 24 flat-bottom boats for landing. English believe it's aimed at Scotland; destination known only to court and M. de Chatillon.

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Nantes. (in France) Nov. 9. The Duke d'Aguillon is more busy than ever, about the secret expedition against England. The artificers work with the greatest diligence under his eye. We shall soon have a considerable fleet ready for action, which will be attended by 24 couriers for an escort; 200 chasse-marees for transporting the land forces, and 24 flat bottom boats for landing them. The English is persuaded that this expedition is designed against Scotland, but nobody knows its destination with certainty, excepting the court and M. de Chatillon.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Secret Expedition French Fleet Against England Duke Daguillon Troop Transport

What entities or persons were involved?

Duke D'aguillon M. De Chatillon

Where did it happen?

Nantes (In France)

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Nantes (In France)

Event Date

Nov. 9.

Key Persons

Duke D'aguillon M. De Chatillon

Event Details

Duke d'Aguillon oversees preparations for a secret expedition against England, with artificers working diligently. A considerable fleet will soon be ready, attended by 24 couriers for escort, 200 chasse-marees for transporting land forces, and 24 flat-bottom boats for landing them. The English believe it targets Scotland, but the destination is known only to the court and M. de Chatillon.