When was it published?

June 6, 1760 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Domestic News June 6, 1760

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

General Winslow, Rev. Mr. James Graxton, Rev. Mr. Bayley, Capt Warner, Joseph Morse, Esq

Q: What keywords are associated?

General Winslow Arrival, Capt Watt Passengers, Episcopal Ordination Return, Military Officer Welcome

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Several notable passengers arrived on Capt. Watt's vessel, including General Winslow, who was welcomed by a large crowd for his safe return after military exploits; Rev. Messrs. Graxton and Bayley after Episcopal ordination; Capt. Warner, previously captured; and Joseph Morse, Esq.

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In Capt. Watt came several Passengers, viz. the brave General Winslow, who in several Enterprizes against the Enemy, during the present War, has had the chief Command of the Provincial Troops, and was at the taking the French Fort of Beausejour, in Nova Scotia, in 1755, and on the Expedition to Crown Point in 1756: He was welcomed ashore by a vast Croud of People, all expressing their Joy upon the safe Arrival of so experienced an Officer to his native Land. The Rev. Mr. James Graxton, of Roxbury, and the Rev. Mr. Bayley, of Beverly, two young Gentlemen who lately went from hence to receive Episcopal Ordination; Mr. Graxton for Christ's Church in this Town, and Mr. Bayley for a Church to be established at Pownalborough, on Kennebeck River. Capt Warner, late of the Ship America, who was taken on his Passage from hence for London, last Fall. Joseph Morse, Esq; Naval Officer for the Port of New London; and several other gentlemen.

What sub-type of article is it?

Arrival Departure Military

What keywords are associated?

General Winslow Arrival Capt Watt Passengers Episcopal Ordination Return Military Officer Welcome

What entities or persons were involved?

General Winslow Rev. Mr. James Graxton Rev. Mr. Bayley Capt Warner Joseph Morse, Esq

Where did it happen?

Boston

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Boston

Key Persons

General Winslow Rev. Mr. James Graxton Rev. Mr. Bayley Capt Warner Joseph Morse, Esq

Outcome

safe arrival of passengers; general winslow welcomed by a vast crowd expressing joy.

Event Details

Several passengers arrived on Capt. Watt's vessel, including General Winslow, who commanded provincial troops in key military actions at Beausejour in 1755 and Crown Point in 1756, and was welcomed ashore by a large crowd; Rev. Messrs. Graxton and Bayley returning after Episcopal ordination for churches in this town and Pownalborough; Capt. Warner, captured last fall; Joseph Morse, Esq., naval officer; and others.