When was it published?

November 9, 1764 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News November 9, 1764

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Colonial Affairs, Diplomatic

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Wells, Captain Of The English Man Of War, Captain Of The French Man Of War

Q: What keywords are associated?

Turks Island, English Man Of War, French Pillars, Grand Key, Cape Francois, French Captain Confinement

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

An English Man of War arrived at Turks Island about a month ago, ordered French pillars on Grand Key demolished, then proceeded to Cape Francois to question their actions. The French captain who dispatched English people was reportedly confined, but no response details received.

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By Captain Wells from Turks Island, we are informed about a Month ago an English Man of War arrived there, the Captain of which ordered the Pillars, &c. the French had begun to erect on the Grand Key, to be beat down; and from thence, we are told, went to Cape Francois, to know the Reason of their insolent Behaviour at the abovementioned Place; but we have not learned what Answer was received, only that it was said the Captain of the French Man of War, who dispatched our People, was in confinement at the Cape.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Colonial Affairs Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Turks Island English Man Of War French Pillars Grand Key Cape Francois French Captain Confinement

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Wells Captain Of The English Man Of War Captain Of The French Man Of War

Where did it happen?

Turks Island

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Turks Island

Event Date

About A Month Ago

Key Persons

Captain Wells Captain Of The English Man Of War Captain Of The French Man Of War

Outcome

pillars and structures beaten down; french captain confined at cape francois; no answer received from french

Event Details

An English Man of War arrived at Turks Island and ordered the demolition of French pillars erected on Grand Key. The English captain then went to Cape Francois to inquire about the French insolent behavior, but the response is unknown. The French captain who dispatched English people was said to be in confinement.