When was it published?

July 15, 1757 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News July 15, 1757

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Prisoner, Mohawk Capture, Crown Point Garrison, Ticonderoga Fortifications, Provisions Shortage, Montcalm Montreal

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

French prisoner captured by Mohawks near Crown Point on June 12 brought to Albany on June 25, reports Crown Point garrison of 200 men, Ticonderoga with three battalions of regulars, Canadians, and Indians; both short on provisions but fortifying Ticonderoga; General Montcalm encamped at Montreal awaiting English army movements.

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We hear from Albany, That a French Prisoner who was taken near Crown-Point by some Mohawks, on Sunday the 12th of June, was bro't to that Place on Saturday the 25th following, and relates, That the Garrison of Crown Point consisted of only 200 Men ; that Ticonderoga was garrisoned by three Battalions of Regulars, a few Canadians and Indians ; that at both Places they were greatly distressed for want of Provisions ; but were making great Additions to their Works at Ticonderoga; that General Montcalm was encamped at Montreal, where he intended to remain, till he was informed of the Motions of the English Army.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

French Prisoner Mohawk Capture Crown Point Garrison Ticonderoga Fortifications Provisions Shortage Montcalm Montreal

What entities or persons were involved?

General Montcalm

Where did it happen?

Crown Point

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Crown Point

Event Date

Sunday The 12th Of June To Saturday The 25th Following

Key Persons

General Montcalm

Outcome

garrisons at crown point and ticonderoga distressed for provisions; additions to works at ticonderoga

Event Details

French prisoner taken near Crown Point by Mohawks on Sunday the 12th of June, brought to Albany on Saturday the 25th following; reports Crown Point garrison of 200 men, Ticonderoga garrisoned by three battalions of regulars, few Canadians and Indians; both places short on provisions; fortifying Ticonderoga; Montcalm encamped at Montreal to await English army motions.