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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Letter from Norwich dated March 25, 1776, reports that the American war has devastated the local woollen industry, forcing many young men to enlist to avoid starvation; they were promised replacement roles but fear being sent to fight in America, leading to likely desertion.
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The woollen manufactory, the sole support of this great and once flourishing city, has so materially suffered by the present American war, that a considerable number of valuable and industrious young men have been obliged to enlist to avoid starving. Should they be transported to America, to fight against their friends and fellow subjects, contrary to their inclinations, and solemn promises made them by the recruiting officers, in whom they confide, and who assure them they are only intended to replace those soldiers who are going there, they will no doubt desert.
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Primary Location
Norwich
Event Date
March 25, 1776
Outcome
considerable number of young men enlisting due to poverty; potential desertion if transported to america against promises.
Event Details
The woollen manufactory in Norwich has suffered greatly from the American war, leading industrious young men to enlist to avoid starving. Recruiting officers promised they would only replace soldiers going to America, not fight there, but if sent contrary to this, they will desert.