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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Extract of letter from Elizabethtown dated Sept. 15 reports 6000+ British/Hessian troops preparing to leave New York for West Indies; three regiments already sailed under HMS Ardent convoy. Enemy morale low fearing French fleet and after Spanish manifesto, with refugees regretting aiding the King.
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"From good authority I am informed the enemy, at least 6000 of them, are preparing to leave New York, supposed to be destined for the West Indies. Three regiments have already sailed, the 44th British and two Hessian regiments; the 44th is completed by draughts from the 26th and recruits. They sailed under convoy of a 64 gun ship, said to be the Ardent. The enemy are fearful of a visit from the French fleet, and are much dejected, especially the refugees, since the publication of the Spanish manifesto; many of the latter cursing the hour they began to assist his Most Gracious Majesty: And may the Lord increase their trouble."
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Primary Location
New York
Event Date
September 15
Outcome
three regiments sailed under convoy; enemy fearful and dejected
Event Details
Enemy at least 6000 preparing to leave New York for West Indies; 44th British and two Hessian regiments sailed, 44th completed by draughts from 26th and recruits; convoy by 64 gun ship Ardent; fearful of French fleet; dejected especially refugees since Spanish manifesto publication; many refugees cursing assistance to the King