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Domestic News
December 19, 1777
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Williamsburg report, Dec. 19: Continental Army advances to Chestnut Hill, now 4-5 miles from British and Hessian forces; decisive battle anticipated to defeat the enemy and Tories.
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WILLIAMSBURG, DEC. 19.
By a gentleman just from the continental camp, we have the following intelligence:
Our army is moved up as high as Chestnut Hill, so that our army is but four or five miles distance. A battle will probably ensue, which it is to be hoped may prove decisive, and effectually break up the vile net of British and Hessian banditti, with their motley gang of wretched and forlorn Tories, who have too long infested this free and happy land.
Success to General WASHINGTON!
The RISING STATES!
By a gentleman just from the continental camp, we have the following intelligence:
Our army is moved up as high as Chestnut Hill, so that our army is but four or five miles distance. A battle will probably ensue, which it is to be hoped may prove decisive, and effectually break up the vile net of British and Hessian banditti, with their motley gang of wretched and forlorn Tories, who have too long infested this free and happy land.
Success to General WASHINGTON!
The RISING STATES!
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Continental Army
Chestnut Hill
Battle Anticipation
British Forces
Hessian Banditti
Tories
What entities or persons were involved?
General Washington
Where did it happen?
Chestnut Hill
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Chestnut Hill
Event Date
Dec. 19
Key Persons
General Washington
Event Details
Our army is moved up as high as Chestnut Hill, so that our army is but four or five miles distance. A battle will probably ensue, which it is to be hoped may prove decisive, and effectually break up the vile net of British and Hessian banditti, with their motley gang of wretched and forlorn Tories, who have too long infested this free and happy land.