When was it published?

October 7, 1763 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News October 7, 1763

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Naval Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Minorca Occupation, British Regiments, French Evacuation, Fort St Philips, Gibraltar Arrival

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

On May 31, British forces under Colbert Lambart arrived in Minorca from Gibraltar with three regiments, took possession of Fort St. Philips and the island, finding fortifications intact. On June 4, the French garrison embarked on three warships to depart, leaving only an artillery officer and a few sick men.

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Minorca, June 4. Colbert Lambart arrived here the 31st of last month, in six days from Gibraltar, with the 3d, 57th, and 67th regiments, landed the troops, took possession of Fort St. Philips, and the rest of the island, and found the fortifications in good order. This day the French garrison embarked on board three of their ships of war, and will sail immediately; so that there only remain of that nation, an officer of artillery to deliver up the stores, and a few sick men, with whom proper attendants and medicines are left.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Minorca Occupation British Regiments French Evacuation Fort St Philips Gibraltar Arrival

What entities or persons were involved?

Colbert Lambart

Where did it happen?

Minorca

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Minorca

Event Date

June 4, Arrival The 31st Of Last Month

Key Persons

Colbert Lambart

Outcome

french garrison evacuating on three warships, leaving an artillery officer to deliver stores and a few sick men; british took possession with fortifications in good order

Event Details

Colbert Lambart arrived with the 3d, 57th, and 67th regiments from Gibraltar in six days, landed troops, took possession of Fort St. Philips and the island. French garrison embarked on three ships of war to sail immediately.