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October 20, 1775 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News October 20, 1775

The Virginia Gazette

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Captain Hamilton, Hanoverian Troops, Transports, Embden Germany, Spithead, Men Of War Convoy

Williamsburg, Virginia

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Captain Hamilton arrived from Liverpool with news that British transports have sailed to Embden, Germany, to embark Hanoverian troops for America, while others are fitting out at Spithead and other ports. A large convoy of warships is preparing to escort them, expected on American coasts this month.

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On Tuesday arrived here capt. Hamilton, in 8 weeks from Liverpool, by whom we are informed that several transports had sailed from England for the port of Embden in Germany, to take in the Hanoverian troops destined for America; that several other transports were fitting out at Spithead, and other ports of the kingdom, for the same expedition. A large convoy of men of war are getting in readiness to escort them hither, among which are several ships of the line. They may be expected this month, on some parts of our coasts.

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Arrival Departure Military

What keywords are associated?

Captain Hamilton Hanoverian Troops Transports Embden Germany Spithead Men Of War Convoy

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Hamilton

Domestic News Details

Event Date

On Tuesday

Key Persons

Capt. Hamilton

Outcome

they may be expected this month, on some parts of our coasts.

Event Details

Captain Hamilton arrived in 8 weeks from Liverpool, informing that several transports had sailed from England for the port of Embden in Germany to take in Hanoverian troops destined for America; several other transports were fitting out at Spithead and other ports for the same expedition; a large convoy of men of war are getting in readiness to escort them hither, among which are several ships of the line.