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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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A teamster from Fort Lake George discovered four escaped Frenchmen—a lieutenant, commissary, and two privates—on the southwest side of the Hudson River on the 21st ult. They had fled Niagara during the siege, aiming for Montreal but lost, surviving 28 days nearly famished. The commander sent a sergeant and 12 men to bring them to the fort.
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They appear to be one French Lieutenant, one Commissary, and two Privates; who say they made their Escape from Niagara during the Siege, with a Design to go to Montreal, but lost their Way. They had been out 28 Days, and were almost famish'd.
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South West Side Of Hudson's River
Event Date
21st Ult.
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rescued and brought to fort at lake george; almost famished after 28 days
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A teamster searching for his oxen discovered four Frenchmen who called for assistance; he informed the commanding officer, who sent a sergeant and 12 men to retrieve them. The Frenchmen escaped from Niagara during the siege, intended to reach Montreal but got lost.