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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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British naval preparations include sending Sir John Norris with one squadron and Admiral Haddock with another, transporting four Irish regiments; Earl of Granard appointed to Haddock's squadron; young nobles volunteering; proclamation to recall seamen from foreign service; and active impressment to complete the fleet.
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The same Day the Right Hon. the Earl of Granard Vice-Admiral of the Blue, kiss'd his Majesty's Hand at St. James's, on his being appointed Admiral of a Squadron under Admiral Haddock.
Several young Noblemen and Gentlemen are preparing to go Volunteers in Rear-Admiral Haddock's Squadron.
A Proclamation is ordered for calling all the British Seamen out of Foreign Service,
The Warrant Officers go on with great Expedition in impressing Seamen, which together with the Volunteers will soon furnish Men enough to compleat the intended Squadron.
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April 15
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squadrons to be completed with impressed seamen and volunteers; four regiments to be transported from ireland; earl of granard appointed to haddock's squadron.
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Sir John Norris to command one strong squadron of men-of-war to sea, Admiral Haddock the other; four regiments of foot from Ireland to board transports. On the same day, Earl of Granard, Vice-Admiral of the Blue, appointed Admiral of a squadron under Haddock after kissing the King's hand at St. James's. Several young noblemen and gentlemen preparing to volunteer in Rear-Admiral Haddock's squadron. Proclamation ordered to call all British seamen out of foreign service. Warrant officers impressing seamen expeditiously, along with volunteers, to complete the intended squadron.