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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Recent accounts from Cape-Francois report British line-of-battle ships off the harbor allowing neutral vessels to pass after examination. War declaration expected hourly. Brigands near town; French troops encamped outside due to high mortality. Two French 74-gun ships ready to sail but blocked by British squadron.
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LATE FROM CAPE-FRANCOIS.
By the sch'r New-York, in 11 days from Cape-Francois, we have received the following information. There were four British line of battle ships and smaller vessels off that harbor. The Cape appears not to be blockaded, as neutral vessels were permitted to pass and repass, after undergoing a strict examination by the British cruisers.
They had not yet heard of the declaration of war, but the event was hourly expected.
The brigands were encamped within five miles of the town. The French troops, in consequence of the great mortality which prevailed amongst them, were obliged to encamp outside of the town, where they daily died in great numbers. Two French 74 gun ships, one of which had on board 500 passengers, were ready to sail for France, but were prevented from putting to sea by the British squadron off that port. The remainder of the French maritime force there consisted of four frigates.
The schooner New York was boarded by an English 74 off the Cape, and although there were a number of French passengers on board, suffered her to proceed. The conclusion was, that the news of war had not reached her.
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Cape Francois
Event Date
11 Days Before July 27
Outcome
great mortality among french troops, daily deaths in great numbers
Event Details
British line-of-battle ships and smaller vessels off Cape-Francois harbor permitted neutral vessels to pass after strict examination. No news of war declaration yet, but hourly expected. Brigands encamped within five miles of town. French troops encamped outside due to mortality, dying daily in great numbers. Two French 74-gun ships with 500 passengers on one ready to sail for France but prevented by British squadron. Remaining French force: four frigates. Schooner New-York boarded by English 74 but allowed to proceed despite French passengers.