When was it published?

March 7, 1760 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News March 7, 1760

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Admiral Saunders, William Pitt Esq, Admiral Hawke, General Townshend

Q: What keywords are associated?

Admiral Saunders, William Pitt, Admiral Hawke, Brest Fleet, North America Expedition, General Townshend

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Admiral Saunders informed William Pitt via letter from the Chops of the Channel that he joined Admiral Hawke without orders after hearing the Brest Fleet had sailed, following months in the North America expedition. The letter was received with pleasure, highlighting his bravery, and General Townshend also provided assistance.

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We are informed that Admiral Saunders has wrote a polite Letter to the Right Honourable William Pitt. Esq: dated in the Chops of the Channel, in which he acquaints him, that as he had heard that the Brest Fleet had sailed. he hoped he should be pardoned for joining Admiral Hawke without Orders. This Letter of Excuse has been received 'with Pleasure, as it shews the brave Officer in exerting himself, tho' he had been on the Expedition in North America for many Months. General Townshend as readily embraced this Opportunity of lending his Assistance.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Admiral Saunders William Pitt Admiral Hawke Brest Fleet North America Expedition General Townshend

What entities or persons were involved?

Admiral Saunders William Pitt Esq Admiral Hawke General Townshend

Where did it happen?

Chops Of The Channel

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Chops Of The Channel

Key Persons

Admiral Saunders William Pitt Esq Admiral Hawke General Townshend

Outcome

letter of excuse received with pleasure, demonstrating the officer's bravery and initiative.

Event Details

Admiral Saunders wrote a polite letter to William Pitt from the Chops of the Channel, explaining that upon hearing the Brest Fleet had sailed, he joined Admiral Hawke without orders and hoped for pardon. After many months on the North America expedition, this action was praised. General Townshend also seized the opportunity to assist.