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Domestic News
August 27, 1756
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
An officer at Fort William Henry on Lake George reports on July 6, 1756, that conditions are comfortable and the fort is thriving as a trading hub with ongoing construction of vessels and storehouses. Daily scouts monitor lurking French and Indian enemies.
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Extract of a Letter from an Officer at Fort William Henry on Lake George, dated July 6, 1756.
We live here exceeding well, and have every Thing that is comfortable. This Place seems to thrive, and to be in a likely Way of becoming a trading Place. We have Vessels and Storehouses raising and building continuing which makes all alive. There was one Vessel launched Yesterday and another ready to be launched in a few Days; and two or three more to go up immediately. We have Scouts going out daily, in order to discover our potential Enemies, the French and Indians, who are continually lurking about us; but we hope, by Divine Assistance, to put an End to their blood-thirsty Designs.
We live here exceeding well, and have every Thing that is comfortable. This Place seems to thrive, and to be in a likely Way of becoming a trading Place. We have Vessels and Storehouses raising and building continuing which makes all alive. There was one Vessel launched Yesterday and another ready to be launched in a few Days; and two or three more to go up immediately. We have Scouts going out daily, in order to discover our potential Enemies, the French and Indians, who are continually lurking about us; but we hope, by Divine Assistance, to put an End to their blood-thirsty Designs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Infrastructure
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Fort William Henry
Lake George
Vessel Construction
Scouts
French Indians
Trading Place
What entities or persons were involved?
An Officer
Where did it happen?
Fort William Henry On Lake George
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort William Henry On Lake George
Event Date
July 6, 1756
Key Persons
An Officer
Event Details
The officer describes comfortable living conditions and the fort's growth as a trading place with active construction of vessels and storehouses, including recent and upcoming launches. Daily scouts are sent to detect French and Indian enemies lurking nearby, with hopes to thwart their designs.