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The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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From The Hague: Dutch squadron from Texel sighted English squadron, engagement expected; destination rumored as Brest to join French fleet, not Cape of Good Hope. On March 22, couriers arrived with secret dispatches; Swedish Minister received one from Paris amid rumors of important affairs.
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We have just learned that the Dutch squadron which sailed from the Texel, has been in sight of an English squadron, and that an engagement was expected to take place. Notwithstanding the secrecy observed as to the destination of our fleet, a report got abroad some time ago that it was bound to the Cape of Good Hope; since, however, we have known that the crews were not complete, and that the ships were supplied with provisions for a few months only, this report has ceased to be credited; and it is now presumed that the squadron has sailed for Brest to join a fleet fitting out there.
March 22.
Several couriers have reached this place in the course of the last three days; but the contents of their dispatches have not transpired. The Swedish Minister resident here, has received one from Paris. It is said that affairs of great importance are on the tapis.
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The Hague
Event Date
March 20 22
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Dutch squadron sailed from Texel and sighted English squadron, with engagement expected. Secrecy surrounded destination; initial rumor of Cape of Good Hope discredited due to incomplete crews and limited provisions; now presumed bound for Brest to join fleet there. Several couriers arrived in last three days with undisclosed dispatches; Swedish Minister received one from Paris; rumors of important affairs underway.