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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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On January 16, a cutter arrived in Plymouth from off Brest, reporting that a lieutenant observed a large French fleet of men-of-war and transports departing Brest and steering west. The lieutenant promptly informed the Admiral and departed for London amid local conjectures.
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"This morning a cutter arrived here from the westward; as soon as she arrived in the Sound, the boat was hoisted out, and the Lieutenant of her went immediately for Hamoaze, and waited on the Admiral, and in less than an hour set off for London.
There are various conjectures here concerning the news he has brought. He was stationed off Brest. A friend, who is very intimate with the commissioner, says, that he hinted to him that the Lieutenant had seen a large fleet of men of war and transports come out of Brest water, and when they were clear of land steer due West."
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Brest
Event Date
Jan. 16
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large fleet of men-of-war and transports observed departing brest and steering due west.
Event Details
A cutter stationed off Brest arrived in Plymouth, where its lieutenant reported sighting a large French fleet exiting Brest harbor and heading west, then informed the Admiral before proceeding to London; local speculation ensued based on hints from a commissioner.