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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Report from Fishkill on November 15: British fleet returned to Sandy-Hook after sighting superior French forces under Count de Grasse; American lines under General St. Clair to reinforce General Greene, northern troops ordered to Fishkill vicinity for winter quarters.
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The British Fleet returned to Sandy-Hook the beginning of last week: On their arrival, transports were sent down to receive the troops from the men of war: both these and the transports remain at the Hook. It is reported that the British fleet were in sight of Count de Grasse. but finding him superior in numbers and position. thought proper to return without risking an action. It is conjectured the British Fleet will go to the West Indies. We learn the Virginia. Maryland and Pennsylvania lines under General St. Clair are to reinforce General Greene; and that the northern troops are ordered to this vicinity. for winter quarters.
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Fishkill
Event Date
November 15
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british fleet returned without action; conjectured to go to west indies; american reinforcements ordered.
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British Fleet returned to Sandy-Hook beginning of last week; transports received troops from men of war, remaining at the Hook. Reported in sight of Count de Grasse but returned due to his superiority. Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania lines under General St. Clair to reinforce General Greene; northern troops ordered to Fishkill vicinity for winter quarters.