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 thousand infantry on board, who were designed to attack Mexico, under General Cannon; they were to land at New Orleans: the fleet was commanded by Admiral Newport. Another squadron was ordered to be got ready with all expedition for the East Indies, to attack the Spanish possessions in that quarter; under Admiral Clinton. The preparations of the King had been prodigious; yet ships were still wanting; and were fitting out every day. It was indeed surprising how this active Monarch could give his attention equally to every object of such a prodigious extensive war.

Before the Duke of Grafton had destroyed the Russian fleet, George was landed in France; he carried with him eight regiments of foot, and three of dragoons, who had been but lately raised. He found the Duke of Devonshire drawing his troops out of their