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Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
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The British expedition under the Earl of Chatham sailed from the Downs this morning with favorable winds, comprising 38,784 troops including cavalry, artillery, and infantry, plus a second division of 4,982 men under the Marquis of Huntly.
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This morning Mr. Wagstaff, the Messenger, arrived in town with intelligence of the whole of the Expedition having sailed from the Downs with a favourable wind. Success attend it! --The following is a correct statement of the forces embarked:
Embarked under the Earl of Chatham.
Cavalry 2,600
Artillery 3,000
Staff 100
Waggon Train 140
Guards 2,878
Infantry of the Line 30,000
Detachment of R. V. Batt. 30
Total 38,784
The amount of the 2d division under the command of the Marquis of Huntly, consists of 6 regiments--the 6th, 50th, 91st, 9th, 38th, and 42d amounting to 4,982.
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The Downs
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This Morning
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the whole of the expedition sailed from the downs with a favourable wind.
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Mr. Wagstaff arrived with intelligence of the Expedition's sailing. Forces embarked under the Earl of Chatham total 38,784, including 2,600 cavalry, 3,000 artillery, 100 staff, 140 waggon train, 2,878 guards, 30,000 infantry of the line, and 30 detachment of R. V. Batt. The 2d division under the Marquis of Huntly consists of 6 regiments (6th, 50th, 91st, 9th, 38th, and 42d) amounting to 4,982.