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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Extract from a Philadelphia letter dated August 11 reports an imminent American attack on British troops at Rhode Island due to superior numbers, despite enemy defenses; an unconfirmed rumor of Lord Howe sailing to engage the Count's squadron; and the burning of the British Kingfisher and two galleys by the approaching French fleet.
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The attack on the British troops at Rhode Island is certainly made before this and from our great superiority of numbers it is to be hoped we shall be successful; notwithstanding the number of lines and redoubts thrown up as defences by the enemy. The report of yesterday was, that Lord Howe had sailed out to attack the Count's squadron. It is probable they will make an effort of this kind, but the report is not confirmed. The Kingfisher and two galleys were burnt on approach of the Count's fleet.
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Rhode Island
Event Date
August 11
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the kingfisher and two galleys were burnt; anticipated success in attack on british troops hoped for.
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The attack on the British troops at Rhode Island is certainly made before this and from our great superiority of numbers it is to be hoped we shall be successful; notwithstanding the number of lines and redoubts thrown up as defences by the enemy. The report of yesterday was, that Lord Howe had sailed out to attack the Count's squadron. It is probable they will make an effort of this kind, but the report is not confirmed. The Kingfisher and two galleys were burnt on approach of the Count's fleet.