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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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A gentleman arriving in Philadelphia from South Carolina reports that the British fleet with Lord William Campbell sailed for Georgia due to supply shortages. Women and children returned to Charlestown after principal Tories were secured, convincing locals of deception and uniting the province against British measures.
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A GENTLEMAN, who arrived yesterday from South Carolina, informs that the ministerial fleet, with Lord William Campbell on board, unable to obtain water or any supplies whatever, had sailed, and it was supposed for Georgia. The women and children, who had left Charlestown, were returned to it. And some of the principal Tories having been secured, their deluded neighbours were convinced they had been grossly imposed upon, some of whom had given up their arms, and others joined the association. In short, that all trifling misunderstandings were cleared up, and the whole province was united in opposition to the arbitrary measures of Administration.
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South Carolina
Event Date
January 16
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fleet sailed for georgia; women and children returned to charlestown; principal tories secured; locals gave up arms or joined association; province united against british administration.
Event Details
Gentleman reports ministerial fleet with Lord William Campbell left due to lack of supplies, presumed for Georgia. Women and children returned to Charlestown. Principal Tories secured, convincing neighbors of imposition, leading to arms surrender or joining association, clearing misunderstandings and uniting province in opposition to Administration.