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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Ships from Minorca arrived at Portsmouth on Nov. 19 with the garrison, Admiral Byng's witnesses, and Colonels Cornwallis and Eglingham. General Blakeney landed to public acclaim. The fleet was sickly, with Capt. Catford's death reported.
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Extract of a Letter from Portsmouth, dated Nov. 19.
Wednesday afternoon arrived the Deptford, Capt. Taylor, and Colchester, Capt. O'Bryan, with a great number of transports, having the garrison of Minorca on board them. Admiral Byng's witnesses are on board, and the Colonels Cornwallis and Earl of Eglingham. The transports are ordered for the river with the troops.
Yesterday evening about six the brave general Blakeney landed, amidst the acclamation of the populace, in good health, and afterwards went to the assembly: Bonfires were made, the bells rang all night, and the greatest demonstrations of joy were shewn on the sight of the brave old general.
These ships bring advice that the fleet had been very sickly, and particularly Sir Edward Hawke himself. Cap. Catford, of the Captain, died on the cruise off Minorca.
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Minorca
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Nov. 19
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fleet very sickly, particularly sir edward hawke; cap. catford died on the cruise off minorca; joyful public reception for general blakeney with bonfires and bells.
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Ships Deptford and Colchester arrived at Portsmouth with transports carrying Minorca garrison, Admiral Byng's witnesses, and Colonels Cornwallis and Earl of Eglingham. Transports ordered upriver with troops. General Blakeney landed to acclamations, attended assembly; public celebrations ensued. Ships reported fleet sickness and Capt. Catford's death.