When was it published?

April 6, 1759 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News April 6, 1759

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Naval Affairs

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Commodore Moore, General Hopson

Q: What keywords are associated?

Guadaloupe Possession, Le Dos D'ane Siege, Martinico Blockade, Privateers Cape Francois, Provisions Shortage

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

British fleet and troops under Commodore Moore and General Hopson have seized most of Guadaloupe except the besieged Fort Le Dos d'Ane, expected to surrender soon due to scarce provisions. Martinico's ports are blockaded, causing shortages and anticipating easy reduction. Privateers from both islands have moved to Cape Francois, potentially threatening Jamaica trade.

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March 10. By a Danish Vessel from St. Croix. which left there the 15th ult. and arrived here on Monday last, we learn, that the Fleet and Troops under Commodore Moore & General Hopson, had Possessed of all the Island of Guadaloupe. except a Fort called Le Dos d'Ane, whither all the Inhabitants had retired ; but that this Fort was closely besieged,and was expected would soon surrender for want of Provisions. which were very scarce throughout the Island.--That all the Ports in Martinico were so closely blocked up by our Men of War and Privateers, as to prevent the Inhabitants of that Island receiving any supplies of Provisions, of which they were in equal Want of those of Guadaloupe ; by which Means it was expected the Reduction of it would be accomplished without much Difficulty and Opposition.--That most of the Privateers belonging to Martinico and Guadaloupe were gone to Cape Francois ; whence they will probably be very troublesome to the Jamaica Trade.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Guadaloupe Possession Le Dos D'ane Siege Martinico Blockade Privateers Cape Francois Provisions Shortage

What entities or persons were involved?

Commodore Moore General Hopson

Where did it happen?

Guadaloupe

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Guadaloupe

Event Date

The 15th Ult.

Key Persons

Commodore Moore General Hopson

Outcome

fort le dos d'ane closely besieged and expected to surrender soon for want of provisions; martinico expected to be reduced without much difficulty and opposition due to blockade-induced shortages; privateers relocated to cape francois

Event Details

The Fleet and Troops under Commodore Moore & General Hopson had Possessed of all the Island of Guadaloupe except a Fort called Le Dos d'Ane, whither all the Inhabitants had retired; this Fort was closely besieged and expected to surrender soon for want of Provisions, which were very scarce throughout the Island. All the Ports in Martinico were closely blocked up by our Men of War and Privateers, preventing supplies of Provisions, of which they were in equal Want as those of Guadaloupe; by which Means it was expected the Reduction of it would be accomplished without much Difficulty and Opposition. Most of the Privateers belonging to Martinico and Guadaloupe were gone to Cape Francois, whence they will probably be very troublesome to the Jamaica Trade.