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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Capt. Edward Travis reports a French fleet off Delaware capes destroyed three British frigates and is heading to attack New York after France declared war on Britain May 19. The fleet offered 3000 troops to Congress. Gen. Washington crossed the North River and ordered militia to join him for an attack on New York.
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Capt. Edward Travis, who left Philadelphia five days since, informs that a French fleet off the capes of the Delaware (which consisted of 1 ship of 90 guns, 2 of 84, 8 of 74, 1 of 64, and 4 frigates of 36 guns each) had lately taken and destroyed three British frigates, and drove a fourth on shore, the officers and crew of which are now prisoners in Philadelphia; that the French fleet had taken pilots on board, and left the Delaware last Sunday for New York, with intention to attack that place; that the French Admiral had offered Congress 3000 troops, who were on board the fleet, and 4000 more land forces, if wanted; and that war was declared by France against Britain the 19th of May last. The above news, Capt. Travis informs, was communicated to him by our Delegates at Congress, who informed him they had it from Monsieur Girard, Royal Syndic of Strasburgh, Secretary of his most Christian Majesty's Council of State, and Ambassador from the Court of France to these United States, who arrived at Congress last Sunday.
Capt. Travis also informs, that General Washington, with part of the army, had crossed the North river; that orders were given by the General for all the militia Colonels within fifty miles to join him, with all their force, as soon as possible; and that General Washington had received orders from Congress to attack New York.
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Off The Capes Of The Delaware
Event Date
July 17
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three british frigates taken and destroyed, a fourth drove on shore with officers and crew prisoners in philadelphia; war declared by france against britain the 19th of may last
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Capt. Edward Travis from Philadelphia reports a French fleet (1 ship of 90 guns, 2 of 84, 8 of 74, 1 of 64, 4 frigates of 36 guns) off Delaware capes took and destroyed three British frigates, drove a fourth ashore; fleet took pilots and left Delaware last Sunday for New York to attack; French Admiral offered Congress 3000 troops on board and 4000 more land forces if wanted; news from Delegates via Monsieur Girard, arrived last Sunday. Gen. Washington with part of army crossed North River; orders to militia Colonels within 50 miles to join; Washington ordered by Congress to attack New York.