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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Letter from London reports inevitable war, with British Admiralty issuing press warrants, recruiting orders, and guard augmentations. Press gangs active; clerks working late. Russian and Prussian ministers confer with Premier and Lord Rochford. Admirals Keppel and Saunders to command fleets for West Indies and Mediterranean.
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Extract of a letter from London, April 25.
"War is inevitable! Press warrants were issued some days ago at the admiralty, and orders for recruiting are preparing at the war office. An augmentation in the guards has already taken place. Wapping, and the environs of this great metropolis, are swarming with press gangs. The clerks in the admiralty, navy, and war office, have been obliged to give attendance for some time past till 12 at night. The Russian and Prussian Ministers have daily conferences with the Premier and Lord Rochford. All foretells what must soon happen. Grim war is too conspicuous in every countenance. The din of arms sits heavy in the forehead of the landholder, while the soldier is elate with the coming expectation of being crowned with laurel. Vain hope! That bubble honour will excite many a good husband to take their last adieu of loving wives; many a fond father must bid farewell to their tender prattlers, and many an honest bachelor must leave endearing friends and obliging mistresses.
"I do not know how you Americans may relish this, but I believe a war carried on in the West Indies is of service to the continent. and am convinced a stroke of importance will be struck there, as Admiral Keppel will assuredly command the fleet destined for that part of the world, and Admiral Saunders the fleet of observation in the Mediterranean."
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London
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April 25
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war declared inevitable; preparations include press gangs, recruiting, and fleet commands for west indies and mediterranean.
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British authorities issue press warrants and recruiting orders; guards augmented; press gangs active in Wapping; clerks work late; Russian and Prussian ministers confer daily with Premier and Lord Rochford; Admirals Keppel and Saunders to command fleets for West Indies and Mediterranean observation.