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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Commentary on French early preparations for North America by capturing ships to Louisbourg, urging British to act promptly. Gen. Shirley reports Oswego's loss due to corruption delaying troops over provisions. French have 8000 regulars and Canadians plus Indians; rebuilding Oswego fort essential for peace and trade.
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We are now informed, by the Authority of Gen. Shirley himself, that the Loss of Oswego was owing to a Jobb ; and that the Troops designed for its Defence were delayed because they would not take their Provisions from the old Contractor.
Besides what Forces the French have at Cape Breton, they have now about 8000 Regulars and Canadians in Arms in America, exclusive of Indians; who are very numerous, and continually increasing.
It is therefore absolutely necessary to rebuild the Fort of Oswego, without which no lasting Peace can be established, nor any Trade carried on with Safety with the Indians.
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North America
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loss of oswego
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French captured ships bound to Louisbourg with stores, indicating early preparations for North-America. British urged to prepare early to avoid past failures. Oswego lost due to job delaying troops over provisions from old contractor. French have 8000 regulars and Canadians in arms in America, plus numerous increasing Indians, besides forces at Cape Breton. Rebuilding Oswego fort necessary for lasting peace and safe trade with Indians.