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Domestic News
November 14, 1760
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Letter from South Carolina reports Fort Prince George blockaded by Cherokees, who plan to capture it using artillery from Fort Loudoun. A regiment and seven companies of rangers to be raised to relieve the provision-starved garrison.
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Extract of a Letter from South-Carolina, Oct. 4, 1760.
Our Friends at Fort Prince George are in deplorable Circumstances, the Fort being blockaded Night and Day by the Cherokees, who declare they will have it at all Events. 'Tis certain by the last Accounts, they were within a few Days March of it with Part of the Artillery they found at Fort Loudoun. A Regiment is immediately to be raised, as Provision was made for that Purpose some Time since, and seven Companies of Rangers are to be completed forthwith to succour Fort Prince George, the Garrison being greatly distressed for Provisions
Our Friends at Fort Prince George are in deplorable Circumstances, the Fort being blockaded Night and Day by the Cherokees, who declare they will have it at all Events. 'Tis certain by the last Accounts, they were within a few Days March of it with Part of the Artillery they found at Fort Loudoun. A Regiment is immediately to be raised, as Provision was made for that Purpose some Time since, and seven Companies of Rangers are to be completed forthwith to succour Fort Prince George, the Garrison being greatly distressed for Provisions
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Military
What keywords are associated?
Cherokee Blockade
Fort Prince George
Artillery Fort Loudoun
Raising Regiment
Rangers Succour
Where did it happen?
Fort Prince George, South Carolina
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort Prince George, South Carolina
Event Date
Oct. 4, 1760
Outcome
garrison greatly distressed for provisions
Event Details
Fort Prince George blockaded night and day by Cherokees declaring intent to capture it; they approach with artillery from Fort Loudoun; regiment to be raised and seven companies of rangers completed to succour the fort