When was it published?

February 4, 1775 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News February 4, 1775

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Pugatcheff, Moscow Arrival, Rebel Capture, Despairing State, Force Fed

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Report from Petersburg on October 28 indicates Moscow awaits the arrival of captured rebel leader Pugatcheff, who is in despair, under close watch to prevent suicide, force-fed after refusing food, and had survived on roots and killed his horse before capture.

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PETERSBURG, October 28. We learn from Moscow, that they are in hourly expectation of the arrival of Pugatcheff at that ancient capital. He keeps a profound silence, and seems to be in a despairing state. He is closely watched to prevent his destroying himself, and is fastened down to the bottom of his cage. He for some time refused all food, but was at length made to take some nourishment against his will. For several days before he was seized, he was in a most deplorable situation, and was so distressed for subsistence, that he lived on such roots as he found in the country, and was obliged to kill his horse.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Pugatcheff Moscow Arrival Rebel Capture Despairing State Force Fed

What entities or persons were involved?

Pugatcheff

Where did it happen?

Moscow

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Moscow

Event Date

October 28

Key Persons

Pugatcheff

Outcome

pugatcheff seized and in custody, in despairing state, prevented from suicide, force-fed

Event Details

Moscow expects hourly arrival of captured Pugatcheff, who remains silent and despairing, watched to prevent self-destruction, fastened in a cage, initially refused food but was force-fed; prior to seizure, lived on roots and killed his horse due to subsistence distress.