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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Extract from a letter dated January 1, N.S., from Brest details French naval preparations: a squadron destined for America with volunteers aboard, expected to sail before winter ends; 1200 sailors arrived; another five-ship squadron to Toulon; brisk port work and new ships built with prepared Swedish wood.
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"The Squadron of Men of War which I mention'd some Time ago that it is destin'd for America, as many Volunteers for that Part of the World are already on Board. It is not yet precisely known when this Squadron will sail; but if a Judgment can be formed from the Preparations, it will go from hence before the Winter ends. About 1200 Sailors are within a few Days arriv'd here, who have been register'd in the Book of our Department. The Work in this Port, and in our Arsenals, goes on very briskly. As soon as the Squadron abovementioned is completed, another will with all Expedition be fitted out, which is to consist of five Ships, from 50 to 70 Guns, and it is said, is only to go to Toulon; but if intended for any further Design, it will appear soon after they arrive at that Port. Several new Ships are upon the Stocks, the Building of which is greatly facilitated by the Wood whereof they are to be composed being prepared for that Purpose in Sweden from whence it comes."
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Brest
Event Date
January 1. N. S.
Event Details
The Squadron of Men of War destined for America has volunteers on board. Departure timing uncertain but likely before winter ends based on preparations. 1200 sailors recently arrived and registered. Port and arsenal work proceeding briskly. Upon completion, another squadron of five ships (50-70 guns) to be fitted out for Toulon, possibly for further designs. Several new ships under construction using wood prepared in Sweden.