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Domestic News
November 6, 1777
The Newport Gazette
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Letter from Fort Montgomery describes the dramatic destruction of the forts by a small British force under Sir James Wallace with minimal losses, praising their humanity in protecting local friends amid perfidy. (Date: October 13)
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Extract of a letter from Fort Montgomery, October 13.
No place on earth bears more visible marks of the divine vengeance than this; indeed it baffles description, and fills the mind with the most shocking ideas. Were a plan of the forts here (one of which is nearly demolished) taken, it would hardly gain credit in future ages, that so small a number of men, with so little loss, reduced them; -- were you to see them, you would not think 20,000 men adequate to the task. The humanity of Sir James Wallace, with the officers and men on the expedition, does them infinite honour; notwithstanding repeated instances of perfidy, a friend never appeared by the side of the river, but he was instantly protected, and brought on board, and many have availed themselves of the opportunity.
No place on earth bears more visible marks of the divine vengeance than this; indeed it baffles description, and fills the mind with the most shocking ideas. Were a plan of the forts here (one of which is nearly demolished) taken, it would hardly gain credit in future ages, that so small a number of men, with so little loss, reduced them; -- were you to see them, you would not think 20,000 men adequate to the task. The humanity of Sir James Wallace, with the officers and men on the expedition, does them infinite honour; notwithstanding repeated instances of perfidy, a friend never appeared by the side of the river, but he was instantly protected, and brought on board, and many have availed themselves of the opportunity.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Fort Montgomery
Sir James Wallace
British Expedition
Fort Destruction
Humanity In War
What entities or persons were involved?
Sir James Wallace
Where did it happen?
Fort Montgomery
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort Montgomery
Event Date
October 13
Key Persons
Sir James Wallace
Outcome
one fort nearly demolished by a small number of men with little loss; friends protected and brought on board
Event Details
Description of the forts bearing marks of divine vengeance, baffling in their reduction; praise for the humanity of Sir James Wallace and the expedition despite perfidy