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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Report from Lewistown on June 10-11 details British ship Liverpool anchored, Kingfisher departing then returning with captured brig from Wilmington; Capt. Barry secures powder and arms before Tory pirates board. Another unidentified brig arrives. Writer warns Congress of Tory disruptions in county, urging troops to quell unrest.
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"The Liverpool still remains in the road, but the Kingfisher is gone to sea.
June 11. I intended to have sent by land, but the Tories have cut off that communication. Last evening the Kingfisher returned with a brig, Capt. Walker, from Wilmington, but before the pirates boarded her our brave Capt. Barry had, in sight of the Kingfisher, taken out some powder and arms. This day a brig came into the road, but cannot learn who she is. You will please to inform the Congress of the proceedings of the Tories at the head of our county, as I think there will be occasion for some troops from upwards to quiet them. They are breaking out in a surprising manner."
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Lewistown
Event Date
June 10 11
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capt. barry took powder and arms from brig before pirates boarded; tories disrupting communication and breaking out, need for troops to quiet them.
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Liverpool remains in road; Kingfisher goes to sea then returns with Capt. Walker's brig from Wilmington, from which Barry removed powder and arms in sight of Kingfisher before pirates boarded. Unidentified brig arrives. Land communication cut by Tories at head of county.