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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Captain Doubledee arrived from Louisbourg reporting a French ship captured by Admiral Durell's squadron near the St. Lawrence River entrance. Troops are embarking for an expedition, and Admiral Saunders plans to sail the fleet soon. French warships expected.
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The Captain of the French ship gave out, that five sail of French Men of War might be expected to heave in sight every Moment, as he came out in Company with them.
That all the Troops at Louisbourg who are going on the Expedition, were embarking on board the Transports, and every Thing getting in readiness,— And that Admiral Saunders was to Sail with the whole Fleet in a few Days.
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Louisbourg
Event Date
Ten Days From Louisbourg
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large french ship sent in by admiral durell's squadron; troops embarking; fleet to sail in a few days
Event Details
Capt. Doubledee arrived reporting a French ship from France, laden with stores and bombs for Quebec, captured by Admiral Durell's squadron cruising at River St. Laurence entrance. French captain said five French men-of-war expected soon. Troops at Louisbourg embarking on transports for expedition; Admiral Saunders to sail fleet soon.