When was it published?

January 25, 1760 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News January 25, 1760

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign, War Report

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Duke D'aiguillon, Marshal De Conflans

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Naval Expedition, Duke D'aiguillon, Marshal De Conflans, Brest Squadron, English Fleet, Seven Years War

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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From Versailles, Oct. 14: An officer from Duke d'Aiguillon arrived to finalize plans for his expedition. French ministry pursues naval strike against English advantages. Orders reportedly sent to Marshal de Conflans to sail from Brest seeking English fleet. Commentary on English setbacks in various theaters.

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Versailles, (in France) Oct. 14. Yesterday arrived an Officer, dispatched by the Duke d'Aiguillon in order to come to a final Resolution with the Council concerning the Expedition which he is to command. The Ministry has not dropp'd that honourable Resource. There is only one Stroke necessary, if it be well executed, to bring to nothing all the Advantages the English are so proud of. It is pretended that Orders have been sent to the Marshal de Conflans to sail from Brest with his whole Squadron in Quest of the English Fleet.

After being ruined in America, foiled in Asia, undone in Africa, and baffled in Germany, we must confess it is a very Honourable resource, on their Part, to strike at the Root of all the Mischief that has been done them.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

French Naval Expedition Duke D'aiguillon Marshal De Conflans Brest Squadron English Fleet Seven Years War

What entities or persons were involved?

Duke D'aiguillon Marshal De Conflans

Where did it happen?

Versailles, France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Versailles, France

Event Date

Oct. 14

Key Persons

Duke D'aiguillon Marshal De Conflans

Event Details

An officer dispatched by Duke d'Aiguillon arrived yesterday to resolve final plans with the Council for the expedition he commands. The Ministry persists with this honorable resource. One well-executed stroke could nullify English advantages. Orders reportedly sent to Marshal de Conflans to sail from Brest with his squadron in search of the English fleet. Commentary notes English ruins in America, Asia, Africa, and bafflement in Germany, viewing this as their honorable counter to mischief done to them.