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Domestic News June 20, 1771

The Virginia Gazette

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

Report from Williamsburg confirms Regulators in North Carolina dispersed after recent engagement, most took oaths to government. Colonel Waddell joined Governor Tryon, who marched to Salisbury to confront new Regulator force intending battle.

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WILLIAMSBURG, June 20.

By a Gentleman from North Carolina we have a Confirmation of the Regulators dispersing after the late Engagement, and of most of those who were in it having taken the Oaths to Government. He also says that Colonel Waddell, with his Detachment, had joined Governor Tryon; who, some Time the Week before last, had begun his March for Salisbury, upon receiving Advice that a large Body of Regulators, who had not been out before, were assembled in that Neighbourhood, and intended giving him Battle.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Military Politics

What keywords are associated?

Regulators North Carolina Governor Tryon Colonel Waddell Salisbury Engagement Oaths To Government

What entities or persons were involved?

Colonel Waddell Governor Tryon

Where did it happen?

North Carolina

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

North Carolina

Event Date

June 20

Key Persons

Colonel Waddell Governor Tryon

Outcome

regulators dispersing after the late engagement and most taking the oaths to government

Event Details

Confirmation from a Gentleman from North Carolina of Regulators dispersing after the late Engagement and taking oaths. Colonel Waddell joined Governor Tryon, who marched for Salisbury upon advice of a large body of new Regulators assembled there intending to give battle.

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