The Virginia Gazette

We are informed from good Authority, that when the French Fleet sail'd from Brest, it consisted of the following Ships, viz. three of 80 Guns ; one of which was converted into an Hospital Ship. Four of 74 Guns; one of them the Northumberland ; on board of which the French Admiral hoisted his Flag. Six of 64 Guns ; and four Frigates, from 34 to 40 Guns. Which,
With the Transports, were all that sailed from the said Port; but they expected to be join'd at Rochelle by six Cruizers, who were then at Sea; two of which have been taken by the English, viz. the Ambushcade, and the Augustine; another, who took the Ship with Felons for Maryland, was so sickly, that they were obliged to lay her up. There were only two French Men of War left at Brest, who remain'd there for want of Men. There were no Troops shipped on board this Fleet, as has been reported; but 800 Horses, who were design'd to be embark'd, were march'd over Land to Rochelle, where it was reported they were to be embark'd, with about 10,000 Foot; but no Person in France pretends to say where this Armament is design'd.