The New Hampshire Gazette

Part of a Letter from London, dated May 16, 1758.

A resolution is taken to put all the men of war in commission: And a right honourable personage has declared, to the satisfaction of all persons, that a very small part of the British forces will remain inactive this summer; in consequence of which, most of the foot-guards, and several regiments, to the number of 17,000, are now moving off to encamp on the Isle of Wight, there to embark on board transports, already prepared for them. They are to be commanded by the Duke of Marlborough, as Chief, and general Drury commands under him. This expedition will be one of the greatest that has been equipped in this kingdom for many years: Lord Anson is to have the chief command; two admirals are to be under him: It will consist of near 20 Sail of the Line, which are mostly completed. Flat bottom'd boats you'll find by the Papers, are building; nay, they are nearly finished: The bomb vessels and fire-ships are in the greatest forwardness: There are two other expeditions on foot; commodore Hore is to conduct one, to consist of three 50 gun ships and 20 frigates, who are now assembling at Portsmouth: But where, or against what particular place these expeditions are destined, we are left in the dark about.