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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Captain John Connolly reports from Fort Pitt that inhabitants have fled amid confusion due to impending Shawanese warrior attacks on Redstone settlements. He detached 100 militia to intercept them, anticipates a skirmish, and urges retaining Royal Irish troops to protect King's property.
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The Inhabitants in general are fled from this Place, and the Country is in great Confusion. I understand a Party of Shawanese Warriors were about to set out to annoy our Settlements towards Redstone, and I have detached 100 active Militia, under the Command of good Officers, to fall in with them if possible, and expect to hear of a Skirmish between them, every Hour. I have Sent down the Appraisements of the King's Boats, which I was obliged to tear up in the Hurry to lash the Picquets. You will observe the Necessity of keeping some of the Royal Irish here, in Order to protect so valuable a Part of his Majesty's Property.
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Primary Location
Fort Pitt
Event Date
June 27
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inhabitants fled; 100 militia detached; skirmish expected; need for troop protection highlighted
Event Details
Inhabitants fled Fort Pitt amid confusion from Shawanese warriors planning attacks on Redstone settlements. Captain Connolly detached 100 militia to intercept them and anticipates a skirmish. He sent appraisements of King's boats torn up in haste to secure picquets and emphasizes need for Royal Irish to protect property.