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Domestic News
June 27, 1777
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Over 200 Tories from General De Lancey's brigade at Fort Independence deserted and joined General Putnam's army near Peekskill, led by Reverend Mr. Sayre, citing severe duty, scarce provisions, and ill treatment; they appeared emaciated and poorly clothed.
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PHILADELPHIA, June 12.
We hear that upwards of 200 Tories belonging to general De Lancey's brigade at Fort Independence, have deserted, and joined general Putnam's army near Peekskill. Their leader was the reverend Mr. Sayre, an Episcopal minister, well known formerly for his attachment to the English government. Severity of duty, scarcity of provisions, and ill treatment in other respects, they say were the reasons of their deserting; and from their miserable appearance, being greatly emaciated, and almost destitute of clothing, there is no room to doubt of the veracity of what the poor devils now tell, and that they have, in some measure, done penance for their misconduct and cruelty.
We hear that upwards of 200 Tories belonging to general De Lancey's brigade at Fort Independence, have deserted, and joined general Putnam's army near Peekskill. Their leader was the reverend Mr. Sayre, an Episcopal minister, well known formerly for his attachment to the English government. Severity of duty, scarcity of provisions, and ill treatment in other respects, they say were the reasons of their deserting; and from their miserable appearance, being greatly emaciated, and almost destitute of clothing, there is no room to doubt of the veracity of what the poor devils now tell, and that they have, in some measure, done penance for their misconduct and cruelty.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Tory Desertion
De Lancey Brigade
Putnam Army
Fort Independence
Peekskill
What entities or persons were involved?
General De Lancey
General Putnam
Reverend Mr. Sayre
Where did it happen?
Fort Independence
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort Independence
Event Date
June 12
Key Persons
General De Lancey
General Putnam
Reverend Mr. Sayre
Outcome
deserters joined putnam's army; appeared emaciated and destitute of clothing due to ill treatment.
Event Details
Upwards of 200 Tories from De Lancey's brigade deserted Fort Independence and joined Putnam's army near Peekskill, led by Rev. Mr. Sayre; reasons included severity of duty, scarcity of provisions, and ill treatment.