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July 14, 1758
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Letters from Albany report Sir William Johnson ordered to mobilize 500-600 Indians to join the grand army, expressing optimism on Indian affairs; he was advancing towards enemy territory by late last or early this week.
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A Letter from Albany, dated the 17th June, says,
"Sir William Johnson has Orders to take the Field immediately with all the Indians he can muster, which will be between 500 and 600. Notwithstanding the various Reports you have of our Indian Affairs, I can safely say, we never had a better Prospect of them."
And a Letter from Sir William himself, of a later Date, informs that he was moving towards the grand Army with his Indians, and expected to be in the Enemy's Country at the latter End of the last, or the Beginning of the present Week.
"Sir William Johnson has Orders to take the Field immediately with all the Indians he can muster, which will be between 500 and 600. Notwithstanding the various Reports you have of our Indian Affairs, I can safely say, we never had a better Prospect of them."
And a Letter from Sir William himself, of a later Date, informs that he was moving towards the grand Army with his Indians, and expected to be in the Enemy's Country at the latter End of the last, or the Beginning of the present Week.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Indian Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Sir William Johnson
Indian Forces
Military Movement
Albany
Grand Army
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir William Johnson
Where did it happen?
Albany
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Albany
Event Date
17th June
Key Persons
Sir William Johnson
Event Details
Sir William Johnson has orders to take the field with 500-600 Indians; optimistic prospects for Indian affairs; moving towards grand army and expected in enemy's country by late last or early present week.