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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Extract of letter from The Flatts near Albany dated 7th instant reports rumor of impending French and Indian attack on troops at Great Carrying Place, based on express from General Stanwix; Boston troops encamped at Green-Bush awaiting winter quarters as too late for Ticonderoga assault. Courier from Albany last Saturday brings no confirmation.
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"'Tis expected our Troops at the Great Carrying Place, will soon be attacked by a large Body of French and Indians, who were seen coming down on this Side of Oswego: An Express from General Stanwix has just brought this Account to Albany. The Troops from Boston are all encamped at Green-Bush, where 'tis generally thought they'll remain till it is Time to go into Winter Quarters, the Season being tho't too late for a second Attempt against Ticonderoga."
The Courier from Albany last Saturday, brings no Confirmation of the above Rumour.
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The Flatts (4 Miles From Albany)
Event Date
7th Instant
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no confirmation of the rumour
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'Tis expected our Troops at the Great Carrying Place, will soon be attacked by a large Body of French and Indians, who were seen coming down on this Side of Oswego: An Express from General Stanwix has just brought this Account to Albany. The Troops from Boston are all encamped at Green-Bush, where 'tis generally thought they'll remain till it is Time to go into Winter Quarters, the Season being tho't too late for a second Attempt against Ticonderoga.