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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Letter from Annapolis reports return of French fleet after inconclusive engagement with British; two British frigates captured attempting to pass Count de Grasse's fleet. Local militia of 3,000 ready to defend against British incursion. Optimism about capturing Cornwallis like Burgoyne and strong finances to end the war.
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"Permit me to congratulate you on the return of the French fleet. It appears there has been a running engagement between them and the enemy, though nothing decisive. The Count de Barras, lying within the Capes, hoisted the enemy's flag; this two of the British frigates observing, determined to force their way through the formidable fleet of Count de Grasse, of course you must suppose they fell an easy conquest.
We are informed, that not less than three thousand effective militia, including the regiment of artillery, appeared last Monday completely armed and equipped, upon their respective parades, all belonging to this city and districts, determined to chastise Sir Harry for his temerity, should he attempt an excursion into this State. And we rejoice to hear, that the spirit of the year 1776 prevails in every part of the Continent. The whigs of all ranks seem to vie with each other in exerting themselves, at one capital blow to put a glorious period to this cruel, savage and depredatory war.
That enemy to the human species, Cornwallis, is now in the toils, and must inevitably in a short time, undergo the fate of Burgoyne. Thank God, the state of our finances are now in a situation to give energy to our exertions."
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Annapolis
Event Date
Sept. 16
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two british frigates captured; cornwallis expected to suffer fate like burgoyne; 3,000 militia armed and ready
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French fleet returns after running engagement with enemy. Count de Barras hoists British flag, leading to capture of two British frigates by Count de Grasse's fleet. 3,000 militia parade armed, prepared to fight British incursion. Widespread revolutionary spirit; optimism for ending war and capturing Cornwallis. Improved finances support efforts.