When was it published?

July 8, 1757 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News July 8, 1757

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign

Q: What keywords are associated?

Martinico Preparations, French Ships, St Christopher Attack, Guinea Coast Capture, English Prisoners, Slave Shipment

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A gentleman from St. Eustatia reports French naval buildup at Martinico with 7 ships of the line and 5 frigates preparing for a possible attack on St. Christopher. Two French men-of-war arrived from Guinea Coast with 40-50 English prisoners, 1100 slaves, gold dust, and elephant's teeth.

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By a Gentleman now in Town, who came from St. Eustatia about 20 Days ago, we are informed, that just before he left that Island, a Vessel came in from Martinico, and brought an Account, that there were at that Place 7 Ships of the Line and 5 Frigates, and that by the Preparations then making, there seemed to be some grand Expedition in Hand: That they had collected together all the Cattle upon the Island fit for drawing, and that 'twas generally thought they designed to attack the Island of St. Christopher, where all the Whites and 2000 Negroes were under Arms.

By the same Gentleman we are informed, that 2 of the French Men of War that had been on the Coast of Guinea, were arrived at Martinico, and had brought in with them between 40 and 50 English Prisoners taken on the Guinea Coast, with 1100 Slaves, and a vast Quantity of Gold Dust, Elephant's Teeth, &c.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Martinico Preparations French Ships St Christopher Attack Guinea Coast Capture English Prisoners Slave Shipment

Where did it happen?

Martinico

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Martinico

Event Date

About 20 Days Ago

Outcome

40 to 50 english prisoners taken on guinea coast; 1100 slaves; vast quantity of gold dust, elephant's teeth; preparations for possible attack on st. christopher

Event Details

Vessel from Martinico reports 7 ships of the line and 5 frigates there, with preparations including collecting cattle, thought to be for attacking St. Christopher where whites and 2000 negroes are under arms. Two French men of war from Guinea Coast arrived at Martinico with English prisoners, slaves, and goods.