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Domestic News
April 13, 1776
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In St. Mary's County, Maryland, on March 14, 1776, locals captured an oyster boat with six men from Virginia bound for Baltimore. The men, spies employed by Lord Dunmore, concealed five British muskets and aimed to scout Baltimore's fortifications. All were confined.
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Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in St. Mary's county, to his friend in BALTIMORE, March 14, 1776.
We have just taken an oyster boat, with six men on board, and on search, found five British muskets concealed in the boat; the men have been strictly examined, and it appears they came from Virginia, and were bound to Baltimore, and had oysters on board to further their intended purpose, being employed by that infamous tool of Government, Lord Dunmore, as spies, to collect information from and inquire into the Situation of your town, and take a view of your fortifications, &c. They are all properly confined. It is hoped you will keep a good look out, and carefully examine all suspected vessels and men.
We have just taken an oyster boat, with six men on board, and on search, found five British muskets concealed in the boat; the men have been strictly examined, and it appears they came from Virginia, and were bound to Baltimore, and had oysters on board to further their intended purpose, being employed by that infamous tool of Government, Lord Dunmore, as spies, to collect information from and inquire into the Situation of your town, and take a view of your fortifications, &c. They are all properly confined. It is hoped you will keep a good look out, and carefully examine all suspected vessels and men.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Spy Capture
Oyster Boat
Lord Dunmore
British Muskets
St Marys County
Baltimore Fortifications
What entities or persons were involved?
Lord Dunmore
Where did it happen?
St. Mary's County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
St. Mary's County
Event Date
March 14, 1776
Key Persons
Lord Dunmore
Outcome
they are all properly confined.
Event Details
Locals captured an oyster boat with six men from Virginia bound to Baltimore; five British muskets found concealed; men examined and identified as spies employed by Lord Dunmore to gather information on Baltimore's fortifications.