When was it published?

October 26, 1759 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News October 26, 1759

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

General Amherst, Crown Point, Lake Champlain, Troop Departure, British Naval Force

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A gentleman arriving from Crown Point reports that General Amherst departed on the 11th instant with 4500 men and artillery via Lake Champlain to penetrate enemy territory. British naval forces, including a brigantine, sloop, and small craft with howitzers, accompanied 2500 regulars, 1500 light-infantry and rangers, and 400 artillery.

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A Gentleman who left Crown Point the 11 Instant came to Town last Wednesday in the Afternoon; and by him we hear that General AMHERST went off the same Day with 4500 Men and a Train of Artillery, in which were two Mortars, in order to penetrate the Enemy's Country, by Way of Lake Champlain.--The British Naval Force on the Lake went down at the same Time; viz. A Brigantine mounting a large Radeaux, carrying six 24 Pounders, and 18 Guns and as many Swivels, a Sloop mounting 16 Guns, and the like Number of Swivels; some small Craft, on board of which were two Howitzers. The troops that went off in Lake Champlain consisted of 2500 Regulars, 1500 Light-Infantry and Rangers, and about 400 of the Train of Artillery, &c.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

General Amherst Crown Point Lake Champlain Troop Departure British Naval Force

What entities or persons were involved?

General Amherst

Where did it happen?

Crown Point

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Crown Point

Event Date

The 11 Instant

Key Persons

General Amherst

Event Details

General AMHERST departed Crown Point with 4500 men including 2500 regulars, 1500 light-infantry and rangers, and 400 artillery, plus a train of artillery with two mortars, to penetrate the enemy's country via Lake Champlain. Accompanying British naval force included a brigantine with a large radeaux carrying six 24 pounders, 18 guns and swivels, a sloop with 16 guns and swivels, and small craft with two howitzers.