When was it published?

June 27, 1760 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News June 27, 1760

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Major Rogers, Capt. Johnson, Ensign Wood, General Monckton

Q: What keywords are associated?

Major Rogers, Rangers, French Engagement, Nut Island, Skirmish, Indian Scalps

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Major Rogers and 200 rangers skirmished with 300 French forces near Nut Island on the 4th instant, forcing the enemy to retreat with 40-50 killed or wounded. Rogers captured three Indian scalps but lost 10 men killed, including Capt. Johnson, and 9 wounded.

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By the Albany post that arrived last night, we have advice, that the brave Major Rogers has had another brush with the French: He, with 200 rangers, being out on a scout, landed about three miles from Nut Island, the 4th instant, but were soon attacked by 300 of the enemy, when a smart Engagement immediately commenced, and ended greatly to the disadvantage of the French, they being soon obliged to fly, having between 40 and 50 men killed and wounded.

The Major brought off three Indian scalps, but had 10 men killed and 9 wounded: Among the former were Capt. Johnson of the rangers, and Ensign Wood of General Monckton's.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Major Rogers Rangers French Engagement Nut Island Skirmish Indian Scalps

What entities or persons were involved?

Major Rogers Capt. Johnson Ensign Wood General Monckton

Where did it happen?

Nut Island

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Nut Island

Event Date

The 4th Instant

Key Persons

Major Rogers Capt. Johnson Ensign Wood General Monckton

Outcome

french: between 40 and 50 men killed and wounded; rogers' side: 10 men killed including capt. johnson and ensign wood, 9 wounded; three indian scalps taken

Event Details

Major Rogers with 200 rangers landed about three miles from Nut Island on a scout and were attacked by 300 of the enemy. A smart engagement ensued, forcing the French to flee.