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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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From Hanover, April 10: Rumors of armistice due to Marquis of Granby's departure and army inaction are unfounded; inactivity stems from lack of provisions and forage, leading to 2000 horse deaths. Sick and wounded suffer high mortality. French prisoners who enlisted in British troops plotted escape from Utzten and were imprisoned.
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The Marquis of Granby's departure for England, and the inaction of the two armies, occasioned the general rumour of a suspension of arms; but there is nothing in it. If the troops remain inactive and are obliged to go into quarters of cantonment, it is because the country is bare of provisions and forage. Near 2000 of our horse have perished within this fortnight. The magazines on both sides are but slenderly provided, by reason of the pains taken by each party to distress their adversary in this article. The places adjacent to the two armies are filled with sick and wounded, and for want of proper accommodations; many more of them die than recover.
Some French prisoners, who had enlisted in our troops have been bro't to this place from Utzten, and imprisoned. They had plotted to kill the guard, set fire to the town, and make their escape amidst the confusion.
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Hanover
Event Date
April 10
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near 2000 horses perished; many sick and wounded die due to poor accommodations; french prisoners imprisoned after failed plot.
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Rumors of suspension of arms due to Marquis of Granby's departure and army inaction are false; troops inactive due to lack of provisions and forage. Both sides' magazines are poorly supplied from efforts to distress each other. Areas near armies filled with sick and wounded, many dying for lack of care. French prisoners who enlisted in British troops brought from Utzten and imprisoned for plotting to kill guards, burn town, and escape.