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Domestic News
November 3, 1775
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Inhabitants of Williamsburg sarcastically compliment Capt. Squire and his squadron on their hostile reception last Friday, during which his ear was cut off, and threaten to return the visit if he does not.
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WILLIAMSBURG, November 3.
The inhabitants of this city desire their compliments to capt. Squire and his squadron, and wish to know how they approve the reception they met with last Friday. Should he incline to renew his visit, they will be glad to see him; otherwise, in point of complaisance, they will be under the necessity of returning the visit. If he cannot find the ear that was cut off, they hope he will wear a wig to hide the mark; for perhaps it may not be necessary that all should know chance had effected that which the laws ought to have done.
The inhabitants of this city desire their compliments to capt. Squire and his squadron, and wish to know how they approve the reception they met with last Friday. Should he incline to renew his visit, they will be glad to see him; otherwise, in point of complaisance, they will be under the necessity of returning the visit. If he cannot find the ear that was cut off, they hope he will wear a wig to hide the mark; for perhaps it may not be necessary that all should know chance had effected that which the laws ought to have done.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
What keywords are associated?
Williamsburg Inhabitants
Capt Squire
Squadron Reception
Ear Cut Off
Sarcastic Visit Threat
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Squire
Where did it happen?
Williamsburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Williamsburg
Event Date
November 3
Key Persons
Capt. Squire
Outcome
ear cut off
Event Details
Inhabitants of Williamsburg send sarcastic compliments to Capt. Squire and his squadron regarding their reception last Friday, offering to return the visit and suggesting he hide the mark from his cut-off ear with a wig.