When was it published?

December 30, 1774 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News December 30, 1774

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military, Shipping, Arrival Departure

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cape Nichola Mole, Cuba, Spanish Vessels, Fortifications, Troops, Provisions

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A gentleman arrived from Cape Nichola Mole, left November 17, reporting a vessel from Cuba fleeing Spanish interception of provision ships to Jamaica. French and Spaniards rapidly fortifying and provisioning garrisons. Transports arriving daily with troops and provisions at the Mole.

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Full Text

A Gentleman is arrived from Cape Nichola Mole. which he left the 17th of November. Just as he was coming away,a Vessel arrived from the Island of Cuba, which he left only two Days before, the Master of which informed,that he was obliged to quit the Island in the greatest Hurry and leave all his Cargo behind,-- There were so many Spanish Vessels cruizing to intercept all Pro- vision Vessels bound to the Island of Jamaica, that it was hardly possible for any to escape, And that all the French and Spaniards were employed Night and Day in repairing and building Fortifi- cations, with the greatest Expedition, and furnishing all their Gar- risons with a large Stock of Provisions and Ammunition.-- During his Stay at the Mole, Transports were arriving daily with Troops and Provisions.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Shipping Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

Cape Nichola Mole Cuba Spanish Vessels Fortifications Troops Provisions

What entities or persons were involved?

A Gentleman The Master

Where did it happen?

Cape Nichola Mole

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Cape Nichola Mole

Event Date

17th Of November

Key Persons

A Gentleman The Master

Event Details

A Gentleman arrived from Cape Nichola Mole, left on the 17th of November. A vessel from Cuba arrived, its master having left Cuba two days prior and abandoned cargo due to Spanish vessels intercepting provisions to Jamaica. French and Spaniards repairing fortifications and stocking garrisons with provisions and ammunition. Transports arriving daily with troops and provisions at the Mole.