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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Letter from Albany, Jan. 15, 1776, reports express news of Sir J. Johnstone assembling 500 men and Mohawk Indians in hostile posture near Johnstown. County committee mobilizes minute-men from Albany, Schenectady, and other areas to march there with provisions. General Schuyler leads troops from Berkshire and vicinity to Johnstown on Jan. 16 amid city confusion; Whigs spirited, one Tory punished for rejoicing at Montgomery's death.
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"Last Friday came an express to this city, with the news that Sir J. Johnstone (son of the late Sir William) with about 500 men, and a few Indians (Mohawks) were assembling in hostile posture, &c. The county committee convened immediately, and ordered the minute-men in Albany, Schenectady, Schoharry, Half Moon, &c. to march to Johnstown, with four days provision, an ax to every sixth man, &c. who are now gone and going; but I rather guess will prove a false alarm in part, or at least less alarming than at first received."
"P. S. Monday evening, Jan. 15. To-morrow morning, very early, General Schuyler, with the multitudes come in from Berkshire, and all around (except those gone forward to Schenectady, and some sent home to prepare for the tour of Canada) will set off for Johnstown. This city is in the greatest confusion; every countenance is changed; Whigs depressed and melancholy, and immediately animated and revengeful, or rather spirited for a noble and vigorous effort in the cause of liberty, whilst the Tories prick up their ears: One of them, for publicly rejoicing at General Montgomery's untimely fall, was closeted in the city-hall."
"16th, 10 o'clock, A. M. The General just gone to Schenectady, on his way to Johnstown, accompanied by many-many good soldiers, &c. Success attend them."
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Domestic News Details
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Johnstown
Event Date
January 15, 1776
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possible false alarm; one tory closeted for rejoicing at montgomery's death; troops mobilized and marching without reported conflict
Event Details
Express arrives in Albany with news of Sir J. Johnstone and 500 men plus Mohawk Indians assembling hostilely. County committee orders minute-men from Albany, Schenectady, Schoharry, Half Moon to march to Johnstown with provisions and axes. General Schuyler leads reinforcements from Berkshire and surrounding areas to Johnstown via Schenectady on January 16. City in confusion with Whigs animated for liberty and Tories subdued.