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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Extract of a letter from Pittsburgh dated July 4, 1760, reports General Monckton's arrival on June 29 and orders for a large army detachment to march to Presque Isle, with ample supplies and Indians supporting under Mr. Croghan.
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"General Monckton arrived here the 29th of June, and immediately gave orders for the march of a large detachment of the army to Presque Isle, every thing being provided for that purpose. The troops appointed for this service, are to set off on Monday morning next. Our magazines of stores, provisions, forage, &c. are most amply supplied, and every thing wears a smiling countenance this way. The Indians, to all appearance, are hearty in our cause; and a number of them go, under Mr. Croghan, with the troops designed for the Lake."
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Pittsburgh
Event Date
29th Of June, 1760; Monday Morning Next
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troops to set off with ample supplies; indians hearty in the cause and joining the march.
Event Details
General Monckton arrived in Pittsburgh on the 29th of June and gave orders for a large detachment of the army to march to Presque Isle, with everything provided. Troops to depart Monday morning next. Magazines amply supplied with stores, provisions, forage. Indians appear supportive and a number will go under Mr. Croghan with the troops for the Lake.