When was it published?

May 24, 1776 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News May 24, 1776

The Virginia Gazette

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Pirate Raid, Cattle Theft, Militia Pursuit, Tindons Island, Cumberland County

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Men from pirate ships landed on Tindon's Island in New Jersey, stole 20-30 cattle, and were pursued by local militia. The raiders fled, leaving five dead cattle and a dropped musket behind as their ships sailed up the river.

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By a gentleman from Greenwich, in Cumberland county, New Jersey, we learn; that on Monday last, about 10 o'clock, a body of men from the pirate ships landed on Tindon's island, between Cohansey creek and Stow creek; that they shot down and carried off between 20 and 30 cattle from the marsh; that the militia mustered together as fast as possible, and marched down to engage them, but, being discovered from the ships, a signal was given, and the men took to their boats with great precipitation, leaving five dead cattle on the shore. One of the men was so closely pursued, that he dropped his musket, and narrowly escaped being taken. The ships immediately weighed anchor, and stood up the river.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Military

What keywords are associated?

Pirate Raid Cattle Theft Militia Pursuit Tindons Island Cumberland County

Where did it happen?

Tindon's Island, Between Cohansey Creek And Stow Creek, Cumberland County, New Jersey

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Tindon's Island, Between Cohansey Creek And Stow Creek, Cumberland County, New Jersey

Event Date

Monday Last, About 10 O'clock

Outcome

carried off between 20 and 30 cattle; left five dead cattle on the shore; one man dropped his musket and narrowly escaped being taken; no human casualties mentioned

Event Details

A body of men from pirate ships landed on Tindon's island and shot down and carried off between 20 and 30 cattle from the marsh. The militia mustered and marched to engage them, but the men were discovered from the ships, received a signal, took to their boats with great precipitation, leaving five dead cattle. One man was closely pursued and dropped his musket. The ships weighed anchor and stood up the river.