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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On March 31, a party of 9 British soldiers fishing near Crown Point was captured by French and Indians without resistance. Officers included Capt. Tute, Lieut. Fortescue, and Ens. Stewart; no casualties. Lake ice clearing, expecting vessels from Ticonderoga to monitor enemies.
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Extract of a Letter from Crown Point, April 4,
On the 31st of March there was a small party of 9 men across the lake a fishing, who before they could get to their boats, were all taken by a party of French and Indians, without firing a gun on either side; in this small party there was three officers, Capt. Tute of the rangers, Lieut. Fortescue, and Ens. Stewart of the 27th regiment; the private men consisted of 3 rangers and 3 regulars, those savages have killed none of the party. The lake is almost clear of ice, and in a few days we expect the sloops and brig down from Ticonderoga, which will cruise about and watch the enemy's motions.
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Crown Point
Event Date
31st Of March
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all 9 men captured; none killed.
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A small party of 9 men fishing across the lake were taken by French and Indians without firing a gun. The party included three officers: Capt. Tute of the rangers, Lieut. Fortescue, and Ens. Stewart of the 27th regiment; and six privates: 3 rangers and 3 regulars. The lake is almost clear of ice, with sloops and a brig expected soon from Ticonderoga to cruise and watch enemy motions.