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Domestic News
December 7, 1759
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Letter from Crown Point reports arrival of 300 prisoners from Canada, including officers captured over four years, and recovery of two French sloops sunk by the enemy. Writer plans to return home with Jersey Regiment.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 26.
Extract of a Letter from Crown Point, dated Nov. 16:
I believe I shall bring my next to you myself, I expect to set out for home tomorrow with the Jersey Regiment. Yesterday came in here from Canada about 300 prisoners, a number of officers included from different parts of Canada, who were taken at different times, from 4 years ago until 2 months ago. As for particular news they bring, I will not undertake; 'tis like you may have it from some of the Officers, better than I can inform you. Our sloops arrived here this day with two French sloops they have been raising out of the water, where the French had sunk them.
Extract of a Letter from Crown Point, dated Nov. 16:
I believe I shall bring my next to you myself, I expect to set out for home tomorrow with the Jersey Regiment. Yesterday came in here from Canada about 300 prisoners, a number of officers included from different parts of Canada, who were taken at different times, from 4 years ago until 2 months ago. As for particular news they bring, I will not undertake; 'tis like you may have it from some of the Officers, better than I can inform you. Our sloops arrived here this day with two French sloops they have been raising out of the water, where the French had sunk them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Arrival Departure
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Crown Point
Prisoners From Canada
Jersey Regiment
French Sloops
Military Prisoners
What entities or persons were involved?
Jersey Regiment
Where did it happen?
Crown Point
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Crown Point
Event Date
Nov. 16
Key Persons
Jersey Regiment
Outcome
300 prisoners arrived from canada, including officers; two french sloops recovered
Event Details
Writer expects to depart for home tomorrow with Jersey Regiment. About 300 prisoners from various parts of Canada, captured over the past four years, arrived yesterday. Sloops arrived today with two French sloops raised from where they were sunk by the French.