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Domestic News
September 22, 1774
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from East Haddam, dated September 5, reports intelligence of returning troops and confirmation from Gov. Trumbull's son in Pomfret that an alarm of battle was premature, bringing rejoicing to the community.
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Extract of a letter from East Haddam, dated September 5.
GENTLEMEN,
We have just now received intelligence, by the return of an express, which was sent on purpose, who informs us that he met several companies returning, but he still proceeded as far as Lebanon, where he saw and received certain intelligence from governor Trumbull's son, who went from here, and marched as far as Pomfret, where they had the pleasure to find that the alarm of an engagement having happened was premature. We rejoice with you, and the rest of your brethren, on this joyful occasion.
HUMPHREY LYON, for self, and the committee of correspondence.
To captain James Hazleton, and the rest of the inhabitants of the town of HADDAM.
GENTLEMEN,
We have just now received intelligence, by the return of an express, which was sent on purpose, who informs us that he met several companies returning, but he still proceeded as far as Lebanon, where he saw and received certain intelligence from governor Trumbull's son, who went from here, and marched as far as Pomfret, where they had the pleasure to find that the alarm of an engagement having happened was premature. We rejoice with you, and the rest of your brethren, on this joyful occasion.
HUMPHREY LYON, for self, and the committee of correspondence.
To captain James Hazleton, and the rest of the inhabitants of the town of HADDAM.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
False Alarm
Troops Returning
Lebanon
Pomfret
Trumbull
What entities or persons were involved?
Humphrey Lyon
Governor Trumbull's Son
Captain James Hazleton
Where did it happen?
East Haddam
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
East Haddam
Event Date
September 5
Key Persons
Humphrey Lyon
Governor Trumbull's Son
Captain James Hazleton
Outcome
alarm of engagement premature; no battle occurred; rejoicing.
Event Details
Intelligence received via express who met returning companies and proceeded to Lebanon, then got certain information from governor Trumbull's son who marched to Pomfret, confirming the alarm was premature.