When was it published?

August 27, 1756 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News August 27, 1756

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military, Indian Affairs, Migration Or Settlement

Q: What keywords are associated?

Capt Kent, Volunteers, Indian Pursuit, Rebel French, Pisguit Settlement, Cattle Horses

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Capt. Kent and about 40 volunteers returned last Saturday after unsuccessfully pursuing Indians over 100 miles in the woods. They reported a small rebel French settlement 20 miles from Fort at Pisguit with corn fields and rebuilt houses and barns. The party brought 170 head of French cattle and 17 horses to town.

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Full 17. Last Saturday in the Afternoon, Capt. Kent with his Party of Volunteers, about 40 who had been after the Indians, returned here. They travelled upwards of 100 Miles to and fro in the Woods after them but without Success. They inform that a Number of the rebel French have got together and made a small Settlement about 20 Miles from Fort at Pisguit, where they have fine Fields of Corn, &c. growing, have rebuilt some Houses and Barns. Capt. Kent's Party brought to Town with them about 170 Head of French Cattle, and 17 good Horses.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Indian Affairs Migration Or Settlement

What keywords are associated?

Capt Kent Volunteers Indian Pursuit Rebel French Pisguit Settlement Cattle Horses

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Kent

Where did it happen?

Fort At Pisguit

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Fort At Pisguit

Event Date

Last Saturday In The Afternoon

Key Persons

Capt. Kent

Outcome

pursuit without success; brought 170 head of french cattle and 17 horses to town

Event Details

Capt. Kent's party of about 40 volunteers returned after travelling over 100 miles pursuing Indians in the woods. They reported rebel French forming a settlement 20 miles from Fort at Pisguit with corn fields, rebuilt houses and barns.