Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from Brussels reports French regiments reinforcing garrisons in French Flanders, especially Lisle; troop reinforcements at Cherbourg to expand harbor with Perigord Regiment; and imminent repairs to Boulogne fortifications.
Clipping
OCR Quality
Full Text
We hear from the Frontiers, that several French Regiments are arrived in the French Flanders, to reinforce the Garrisons in that Province, particularly Lisle. It is added, that a Reinforcement of Troops is arrived at Cherbourg on the Coast of Normandy, to work in Conjunction with the Regiment of Perigord, for enlarging the Harbour of that Town, and making it deep enough to receive the largest Ships, with all their Equipage and Lading. The Fortifications and Fort of Boulogne are also to be repaired and augmented forthwith.
What sub-type of article is it?
What keywords are associated?
Where did it happen?
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
French Flanders
Event Date
Feb. 23
Outcome
reinforcements arrived; harbor enlargement and fortification repairs planned.
Event Details
Several French regiments arrived in French Flanders to reinforce garrisons, particularly in Lisle. Additional troops arrived at Cherbourg in Normandy to collaborate with the Regiment of Perigord on enlarging the harbor to accommodate large ships. Fortifications at Boulogne are to be repaired and augmented immediately.