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The Pennsylvania Journal, Or, Weekly Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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Letter from Norwich, March 25, 1776, reports that the woolen manufactory, the city's main support, has suffered greatly from the American war, forcing many young men to enlist to avoid starvation. They may desert if sent to fight in America against promises made by recruiters.
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"The woolen manufactory, the sole support of this great and once flourishing city, has so materially suffered by the present American war, that a considerable number of industrious and valuable young men have been obliged to enlist to avoid starving. Should they be transported to America, to fight against their friends and fellow-subjects, contrary to their inclinations, and solemn promises made them by the recruiting officers, in whom they confide, and who assure them they are only intended to replace those soldiers who are going there, they will no doubt desert."
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Primary Location
Norwich
Event Date
March 25, 1776
Outcome
potential desertion of enlisted men if sent to america
Event Details
The woolen manufactory in Norwich has suffered due to the American war, leading industrious young men to enlist to avoid starvation. Recruiters promised they would only replace soldiers, not fight against fellow-subjects, but if transported to America contrary to this, they will likely desert.