When was it published?

April 6, 1759 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News April 6, 1759

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Admiral Boscawen, Admiral Saunders, General Wolfe, General Stanwix, General Monckton, Sir Charles Hardy

Q: What keywords are associated?

St Lawrence Expedition, Admiral Saunders, General Wolfe, Ships Of The Line, Ohio Command, Sir Charles Hardy Marriage

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Admiral Boscawen declines command of squadron for St. Lawrence River expedition; Admiral Saunders appointed with 14 ships of the line and 4 frigates. General Wolfe to lead 8,000 men. Combined forces form armament for the enterprise. General Stanwix commands on Ohio, Monckton to the eastward. Sir Charles Hardy marries wealthy lady.

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We learn from New York, that Admiral Boscawen having declined the Command of the Squadron destined up the River St. Lawrence, Admiral Saunders is appointed, who is expected early, with 14 Ships of the Line, and 4 Frigates. General Wolfe is to command 8000 Men on the same Expedition. These Ships with those now at Halifax, the Troops with Mr. Wolfe, and three Regiments at present in America, constitutes the Armament for that great Enterprize. General Stanwix is to command on the Ohio, and General Monckton to the Eastward. Sir Charles Hardy is married to a Lady of great Fortune.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

St Lawrence Expedition Admiral Saunders General Wolfe Ships Of The Line Ohio Command Sir Charles Hardy Marriage

What entities or persons were involved?

Admiral Boscawen Admiral Saunders General Wolfe General Stanwix General Monckton Sir Charles Hardy

Where did it happen?

River St. Lawrence

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

River St. Lawrence

Key Persons

Admiral Boscawen Admiral Saunders General Wolfe General Stanwix General Monckton Sir Charles Hardy

Outcome

admiral saunders appointed to command squadron of 14 ships of the line and 4 frigates; general wolfe to command 8000 men; combined with ships at halifax, wolfe's troops, and three regiments in america for the enterprise; stanwix to ohio, monckton to eastward; hardy married to lady of great fortune.

Event Details

Admiral Boscawen declined command of squadron for River St. Lawrence; Saunders appointed and expected soon with 14 ships of the line and 4 frigates. Wolfe to command 8000 men on expedition. Ships, troops, and regiments constitute armament. Stanwix commands on Ohio, Monckton eastward. Hardy married.