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Domestic News
November 3, 1781
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Boston publication of a letter from Count de Grasse to Maryland's Governor, dated October 18, 1781, thanking for updates, requesting return of French troops post-Cornwallis capture, and intending further aid to the United States against Clinton.
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BOSTON, November 1.
Copy of a Letter wrote by the Count de GRASSE, to the Governor of Maryland.
On Board the Ville de Paris.
SIR,
October 18, 1781.
I HAVE the honor to thank your Excellency, for the news which you have communicated to me.
I have prayed General WASHINGTON to return my troops, which it is probable he has no further occasion for; Lord Cornwallis being already captur'd, of which news no doubt you have been informed.
As soon as the troops are embarked, it is my intention to leave this Bay, when I shall endeavour to contribute further to the Success and Safety of the United States, and prevent, as far as may be in my Power, the Designs of Sir Henry Clinton.
Copy of a Letter wrote by the Count de GRASSE, to the Governor of Maryland.
On Board the Ville de Paris.
SIR,
October 18, 1781.
I HAVE the honor to thank your Excellency, for the news which you have communicated to me.
I have prayed General WASHINGTON to return my troops, which it is probable he has no further occasion for; Lord Cornwallis being already captur'd, of which news no doubt you have been informed.
As soon as the troops are embarked, it is my intention to leave this Bay, when I shall endeavour to contribute further to the Success and Safety of the United States, and prevent, as far as may be in my Power, the Designs of Sir Henry Clinton.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Count De Grasse
Lord Cornwallis Capture
French Troops
American Revolution
Sir Henry Clinton
What entities or persons were involved?
Count De Grasse
Governor Of Maryland
General Washington
Lord Cornwallis
Sir Henry Clinton
Where did it happen?
Boston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Boston
Event Date
October 18, 1781
Key Persons
Count De Grasse
Governor Of Maryland
General Washington
Lord Cornwallis
Sir Henry Clinton
Outcome
lord cornwallis captured; french troops to be returned and embarked for further operations.
Event Details
Count de Grasse thanks the Governor for news, requests return of troops from Washington after Cornwallis's capture, and plans to leave the bay to aid the United States against Sir Henry Clinton.