When was it published?

August 21, 1779 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 21, 1779

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign, Diplomatic

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Monsieur La Mothe Picquet, Marquis De La Fayette, Mr. John Adams

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Fleet, Brest Sailing, Rhode Island, Lafayette Troops, John Adams, Naval Escort

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

French Admiral La Mothe Picquet sailed from Brest on May 8 with a fleet of warships, frigates, merchant ships, and 2500 troops under Marquis de Lafayette, bound for Rhode Island. John Adams and other Americans embarked. Seven escort ships departed, with 25 more ready in Brest. Reported from Paris on May 6.

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Monsieur la Mothe Picquet sailed from Brest on the 8th instant, with two ships of 84 guns, two of 74 guns, one of 60 guns, four frigates, about twenty merchant ships, and about 2500 French troops, under the command of the Marquis de la Fayette, all for Rhode Island.

Mr. John Adams, and other Americans who were in France, are gone on board the fleet.

At the same time sailed from Brest seven more Ships of the line, who are to see this fleet safe to a certain latitude, and then to return.

Twenty five more ships of the line are now lying at single anchor, in Brest water, ready to put to sea on a moment's notice.

This intelligence is dated from Paris, on the 6th of May.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

French Fleet Brest Sailing Rhode Island Lafayette Troops John Adams Naval Escort

What entities or persons were involved?

Monsieur La Mothe Picquet Marquis De La Fayette Mr. John Adams

Where did it happen?

Brest

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Brest

Event Date

8th Instant, Dated From Paris On The 6th Of May

Key Persons

Monsieur La Mothe Picquet Marquis De La Fayette Mr. John Adams

Outcome

fleet departed for rhode island with troops and american passengers; seven ships to escort to a certain latitude before returning; 25 additional ships of the line ready for sea.

Event Details

Monsieur la Mothe Picquet sailed from Brest with two 84-gun ships, two 74-gun ships, one 60-gun ship, four frigates, twenty merchant ships, and 2500 French troops under Marquis de la Fayette, destined for Rhode Island. John Adams and other Americans boarded the fleet. Simultaneously, seven more ships of the line sailed to escort the fleet to a certain latitude and return. Twenty-five additional ships of the line lay at anchor in Brest, ready to depart immediately.