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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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From Hartford, October 9: Admiral Digby arrived in New York on September 25 with three ships of the line and one frigate, carrying Prince William Henry. British naval force there now totals 20 sail of the line, inferior to French Count de Grasse's 27. Enemy forces on Staten Island are impressing wagons and horses, possibly planning an expedition.
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Admiral Digby arrived at New York the 25th ult. with three ships of the line, one frigate, and no more. His Royal Highness Prince William Henry, third son of his Britannic Majesty, came passenger in the fleet.
The British naval force now at New York, fit for service, is 20 sail of the line. Count de Grasse has 27 sail of the line; a great superiority, notwithstanding the arrival of Admiral Digby, on which the enemy built their principal hope.
The enemy's principal force is now on Staten Island—they have been impressing waggons, horses, &c. and, it is conjectured, are planning some expedition.
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New York
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The 25th Ult.
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british naval force at new york: 20 sail of the line; french superiority with 27 sail of the line.
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Admiral Digby arrived at New York the 25th ult. with three ships of the line, one frigate. Prince William Henry came as passenger. British naval force now 20 sail of the line fit for service. Count de Grasse has 27 sail of the line. Enemy's principal force on Staten Island, impressing waggons, horses, etc., conjectured to plan expedition.