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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Reports from Havre indicate French preparations for invading England under Buonaparte, with 110,000 troops assembling, and plans to attack Hanover. Conflicting views on potential war with the US, though no war expected and possible end of treaty.
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Capt. Tylee, who arrived this morning in 55 days from Havre, informs, that it was the general belief at Havre, that war will ensue between France and the United States of America That after the Peace with the Emperor, an army of 50,000 men was to be formed on the northern coast of France to invade England. 10,000 of the troops were expected at Havre the day after he sailed.
Jan. 3.
A letter from a respectable house at Havre, dated on the day of Capt. Tylee's departure, closes with the following "Although the American Commissioners have not yet been admitted to the Directory, we are persuaded there will be NO WAR between the two nations; it is more likely that the United States will in future be considered as a nation having no treaty with France."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Havre to a respectable mercantile house in this city, received by the Rosetta.
Havre, Nov. 6.
There is now a project of an absolute Descent on England! The immortal Buonaparte is appointed commander in chief on this expedition. There is to be immediately assembled 100,000 men between Brest and Harfleur, as well as another body of 10,000 men between this place and Dunkirk.
"Hanover will be immediately attacked. and what will ensure our success is a Secret article in our treaty with the Emperor, permitting the passage of our troops."
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Havre
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November 6
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no war expected between france and united states; united states may be considered without treaty; plans for descent on england and attack on hanover
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Capt. Tylee reports general belief in Havre of war between France and US, and French army of 50,000 to invade England after peace with Emperor, with 10,000 troops expected at Havre. Letter from Havre states no war with US likely, though commissioners not admitted to Directory and no treaty. Letter from November 6 details project of descent on England under Buonaparte, assembling 100,000 men between Brest and Harfleur and 10,000 between Havre and Dunkirk, immediate attack on Hanover enabled by secret treaty article with Emperor.