When was it published?

November 5, 1762 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News November 5, 1762

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Newfoundland Fears, French Fleet, Spanish Troops, Halifax Apprehension, Reinforcement Ships

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

In England, people remained fearful based on August 26 papers reporting reliable advices of a French fleet from Cape Francois, joined by Spanish troops, seizing places in Newfoundland beyond St. John's, raising apprehensions for Halifax; public doubts led to repeated notices confirming four ships sailed for Newfoundland, though without mentioned troops.

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The People in England were still in great Fears, by the Papers of the 26th of August, in regard to Newfoundland; they having received Advices, which were much relied on that the French Fleet from Cape Francois, with a Number of Spanish Troops, had joined the French, and taken Possession of other Places besides St. John's. Many People were very apprehensive of Halifax. Such Numbers of people doubted the sailing of a Reinforcement that Notice was repeatedly given to assure the Public of the sailing of 4 Ships for Newfoundland, tho' no Troops were mentioned.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Newfoundland Fears French Fleet Spanish Troops Halifax Apprehension Reinforcement Ships

Where did it happen?

England

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

England

Event Date

26th Of August

Event Details

People in England feared for Newfoundland after reports of French fleet from Cape Francois with Spanish troops joining French forces and taking possession of places besides St. John's; apprehensions extended to Halifax; doubts about reinforcements prompted notices assuring public of four ships sailing to Newfoundland without mentioned troops.