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Domestic News
August 12, 1757
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On June 16 in Halifax, 18 line-of-battle ships, 10-12 frigates, nearly 200 transports, and about 16,000 troops encamped on Windmill Hill are reported in excellent health and spirits, frequently reviewed by his Lordship.
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HALIFAX. June 16.
We have now in our Harbour 18 Line of Battle Ships 10 or 12 Frigates. &c and near 200 Transports: also about 16000 Men encamped on the Windmill Hill, and Parts adjacent. Their Appearance is vastly grand-- encamped on a rising Ground, where they are continually exercised, and frequently review'd by his Lordship, whose Oeconomy is justly to be praised, as his Pains are indefatigable. The Troops are all free from any Distemper, in high Spirits, and seem impatient for Action.--The Fleet is well equip'd, and the Seamen in such Health and Spirits, as one would think that nothing human could withstand our floating Castles.
We have now in our Harbour 18 Line of Battle Ships 10 or 12 Frigates. &c and near 200 Transports: also about 16000 Men encamped on the Windmill Hill, and Parts adjacent. Their Appearance is vastly grand-- encamped on a rising Ground, where they are continually exercised, and frequently review'd by his Lordship, whose Oeconomy is justly to be praised, as his Pains are indefatigable. The Troops are all free from any Distemper, in high Spirits, and seem impatient for Action.--The Fleet is well equip'd, and the Seamen in such Health and Spirits, as one would think that nothing human could withstand our floating Castles.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Halifax
Troops
Fleet
Encampment
Military Review
What entities or persons were involved?
His Lordship
Where did it happen?
Halifax
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Halifax
Event Date
June 16.
Key Persons
His Lordship
Event Details
Harbor contains 18 line-of-battle ships, 10 or 12 frigates, and near 200 transports; about 16,000 men encamped on Windmill Hill and adjacent parts, continually exercised and reviewed by his Lordship; troops free from distemper, in high spirits, impatient for action; fleet well-equipped with healthy, spirited seamen.