When was it published?

August 9, 1776 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News August 9, 1776

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

General Lee, Brigadier Moore, General Clinton, Howe

Q: What keywords are associated?

General Clinton, Charlestown, British Forces, Troop Movements, Deserter, Bristol Ship

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Report from North Carolina: Gen. Lee informed Brig. Moore that Gen. Clinton is evacuating forces from Charlestown; transports departed; deserter suggests New York bound, but possibly NC or VA due to Howe's detachment.

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By express from North Carolina, we learn that general Lee had written from Charlestown, to brigadier Moore, informing him that general Clinton was preparing to remove his forces from that quarter, and that part of the transports, with some ships of force, had actually gone over the bar. A deserter from the Bristol said, that the seamen thought they were bound for New York; but as it was reported at that place that a detachment had been sent by Howe to Clinton, there is some reason to suspect they are destined for North Carolina or Virginia.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

General Clinton Charlestown British Forces Troop Movements Deserter Bristol Ship

What entities or persons were involved?

General Lee Brigadier Moore General Clinton Howe

Where did it happen?

Charlestown

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Charlestown

Key Persons

General Lee Brigadier Moore General Clinton Howe

Outcome

part of the transports with some ships of force had gone over the bar; suspected destinations new york, north carolina, or virginia

Event Details

General Lee wrote from Charlestown to Brigadier Moore informing him that General Clinton was preparing to remove his forces from that quarter. A deserter from the Bristol said the seamen thought they were bound for New York, but a detachment sent by Howe to Clinton suggests possible destinations of North Carolina or Virginia.