When was it published?

February 3, 1758 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News February 3, 1758

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Naval Affairs, War Report

Q: What keywords are associated?

English Expedition, Rochefort, French Troops, No Landing, Military Opportunity Missed

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A letter from France dated October 5 reports that English forces have made no landing attempts near Rochefort as of September 28, missing their best opportunity, while assembled French troops reassure the public.

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Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in France, to his Correspondent in London, dated October 5.

"Since my last, our Letters from Rochefort, of the 28th past, advise, that the English had then made no attempts of landing on the continent, nor is it now thought they will, as they have let slip the most favourable Opportunity they could have wished for: But the number of troops now assembled, make the peoples minds quite easy. It would appear here a Fatality attending your expeditions. People here blush for them."

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Naval Affairs War Report

What keywords are associated?

English Expedition Rochefort French Troops No Landing Military Opportunity Missed

Where did it happen?

Rochefort

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Rochefort

Event Date

28th Past From October 5

Outcome

no english landing attempts; french troops assembled, public reassured; english expeditions viewed as ill-fated

Event Details

Letters from Rochefort advise that English forces made no attempts to land on the continent as of the 28th past and are not expected to, having missed the most favorable opportunity; assembled French troops ease public concerns, with locals embarrassed by English expeditions.