The Virginia Gazette

May 25. By a Vessel just arrived at Liverpool, from Anamaboa on the Gold Coast in Africa, we have certain Advice that six French Men of War are at Anchor there, with Troops, Artificers, Ordnance Stores, and all other Necessaries for building a Castle; and that the Foundation thereof was actually laid before the Ship sailed. Thus will that Nation get such firm Footing on that valuable Part of the Gold Coast, as must entirely and for ever exclude us from the important Trade which we have hitherto advantageously carried on therewith. This however is no Sort of Surprize to such as have seriously considered the Nature of our Commerce with Africa, and its Connection with the true Interest of our Colonies, and of Great-Britain itself; whatever it may be to those who were desirous of seeing Anamaboa in the Possession of our most dangerous Rivals, rather than in the Hands of a free and open Company of British Merchants.