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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Speculation in New-York on October 12 that British transports from England will move troops to Dominique, joining 2,000 forces under General Monckton to attack Martinico and possibly Louisiana, unless French hasten peace. No forces currently on fleet; packet sailed yesterday; regiments ordered down.
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It is conjectur'd that the Transports expected in from England, are intended to carry the Troops from hence to Dominique, where 'tis said they are to be joined by Two Thousand Forces from England, and to be under the Command of General Monckton, who will from thence proceed to the Attack of Martinico, and probably thence to Louisian, should not the French (no doubt made sensible the English will not be amused out of the Advantages they have gained) prevent those Operations by hastening a Peace.
It appears there are no Forces on board the Fleet notwithstanding the Papers mention a large Body was preparing to embark on board them.
The General Wall Packet, Capt. Robinson, left this Port Yesterday with the Mail for Falmouth.
We hear several Regiments above are ordered down immediately.
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Dominique
Event Date
October 12
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planned attacks on martinico and possibly louisiana unless french hasten peace; no forces currently on fleet
Event Details
Transports expected from England to carry troops from New-York to Dominique, joining two thousand forces from England under General Monckton to attack Martinico and possibly Louisiana, unless prevented by French hastening peace. No forces on board the fleet despite reports. General Wall Packet left port yesterday for Falmouth with mail. Several regiments ordered down immediately.