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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Report from Fort Stoddert on July 4 of the arrival of schooner Edward from New Orleans, bringing news of seven U.S. gunboats in Bay of St. Lewis preparing to convoy a schooner carrying powder and military stores from Mobile, determined to force passage despite Spanish opposition; shots possibly exchanged.
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That seven Gun Boats were lying in the Bay of St. Lewis waiting the arrival of some more, for the purpose of convoying the sch. that was sent back from Mobile with powder and military stores on board, past that place—that they are determined to force a passage for the same without any ifs or ands.
We understand the Spaniards are determined to oppose them. Probably ere this a few shots have been exchanged.
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Bay Of St. Lewis
Event Date
July 4
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spaniards determined to oppose; probably a few shots have been exchanged
Event Details
Seven gun boats lying in the Bay of St. Lewis waiting for more to convoy the schooner sent back from Mobile with powder and military stores past that place, determined to force passage without any ifs or ands.