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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Reports from New York detail a 400-man detachment sailing last week toward Tom's River or Egg Harbor on a raiding expedition; intense animosity between General Clinton and Admiral Digby; the Prince's recall to England; inhabitants forced to build city fortifications; many preparing to emigrate to England; 30 light transports arrived at Charlestown to evacuate the garrison.
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By accounts from New-York, we learn, that a detachment of about 400 men, sailed last week, supposed on a pickarooning expedition, towards Tom's river or Egg-Harbour:
That nothing can exceed the animosity subsisting between General Clinton and Admiral Digby:--That the Prince is recalled to the royal presence;--That the inhabitants are obliged to work on the fortifications constructing for the defence of the city:--That a vast number of the inhabitants are preparing to sail for England:--That the 30 light transports which lately sailed from New-York had arrived at Charlestown, and it was generally believed would bring off the garrison.
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New York
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Last Week (Reported March 27)
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A detachment of about 400 men sailed last week from New York on a pickarooning expedition toward Tom's River or Egg-Harbour. Animosity exists between General Clinton and Admiral Digby. The Prince is recalled to the royal presence. Inhabitants are obliged to work on fortifications for the city's defense. A vast number of inhabitants prepare to sail for England. The 30 light transports that lately sailed from New York arrived at Charlestown and are believed to bring off the garrison.