The New Hampshire Gazette

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18th of October, from which we have taken the following. By a Vessel from Liverpool, we have a Paper of the following Letters which lately passed between Col. Ambert, Commander of his Britannick Majesty's Forces, and the Count d'Houstonville, late Commander of the French Troops at St. John's.

LONDON Oct. 12

Captain Campbell has brought with him the French colours which were hoisted on the Fort of St. John's.

SIR,

Camp before St. John's, Sept. 16, 1762.

Humanity directs me to acquaint you of my firm intentions.

I know the miserable state your garrison is left in, and am fully informed of your design of blowing up the fort on quitting it; but have a care, for I have taken measures effectually to cut off your retreat: And so sure as a match is put to the train, every man of the garrison shall be put to the sword.

I must have immediate possession of the fort, in the state it now is, or expect the consequences.

I give you half an hour to think of it.

I have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient Humble Servant, Wm. Ambert.

To the Officer commanding in St. John's.

Translation of a letter from the Count de d'Houstonville to Lieutenant Col. Ambert. Dated at St. John's,

SIR,

Sept. 16, 1762.

In regard to the conduct that I should hold, your troops and your cannon; and nothing shall determine me to surrender the fort unless you shall have totally destroyed it, and that I shall have no more powder to fire.

We you may, Sir, be misinformed. I wait for

I have the honour to be, Sir your most humble, and most obedient servant.

The Count d' Houffonville.

Count d' Hauffonville to Lieut. Col. Ambert.

SIR,

Under the uncertainty of the succours which I may have either from France or its Allies, and the fort being entire and in a condition for a long defence,

I am resolved to defend myself to the last extremity.

The capitulation which you may think proper to grant me, will determine me to surrender the place to you, in order to prevent the effusion of blood of the men who defend it.

Whatever resolution you come to, there is one left to me, which would hurt the interests of the Sovereign you serve.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

your most obedient humble servant.

Fort St. John,

Le Comte d Hauffonville.

Sept 27, 1762. N. B. This date should be the 18th.

SIR,

Camp before St. John's Sept. 18.

I have just had the honour of your letter. His Britannick Majesty's fleet and army co-operating here, will not give any other terms to the garrison of St. John's than their surrendering prisoners of war.

I don't thirst after the blood of the garrison; but you must determine quickly, or expect the consequences; for this is my final determination.

I am, Sir your most obedient humble Servant,

Wm. Amberk.

To Count d' Hauffonville.

Copy of a letter from the Count d Hauffunville to Colonel Amberk. Dated at St. John's. Sept. 18. 1762.

SIR,

I have, Sir, your letter, which you did me the honour to write to me.

I have already acquainted you, if the demands, which I inclose herewith, are granted to my troops.

I consent to surrender the fort in a good condition, as I am as averse as you to the effusion of blood.

I have the honour to be, Sir. your most humble and obedient servant, Le Conte d Haufonville.