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Domestic News
November 18, 1786
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A letter from Falls of the Ohio reports that Virginia's 1700-man expedition against Indians began marching on September 15-17, with 100 more men and two field pieces to depart Fort St. Vincent soon, led by Captain Carbury as Adjutant-General.
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PHILADELPHIA. NOV. 3.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at the Falls of the Ohio, dated September 20.
"In my last letter I informed you that the state of Virginia had formed an expedition against the Indians, and now I can say that the troops consisting of 1700 men, actually took up their march on the 15, 16, and 17th instant. Two field pieces and 100 men will be sent out tomorrow from Fort St. Vincent. What the results will be, God only knows. Captain Carbury goes out as Adjutant-General to the detachment from Virginia."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at the Falls of the Ohio, dated September 20.
"In my last letter I informed you that the state of Virginia had formed an expedition against the Indians, and now I can say that the troops consisting of 1700 men, actually took up their march on the 15, 16, and 17th instant. Two field pieces and 100 men will be sent out tomorrow from Fort St. Vincent. What the results will be, God only knows. Captain Carbury goes out as Adjutant-General to the detachment from Virginia."
What sub-type of article is it?
Indian Affairs
Military
What keywords are associated?
Virginia Expedition
Indians
Troop March
Falls Of Ohio
Fort St Vincent
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Carbury
Where did it happen?
Falls Of The Ohio
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Falls Of The Ohio
Event Date
September 15, 16, And 17
Key Persons
Captain Carbury
Outcome
results unknown
Event Details
Virginia formed an expedition against the Indians; 1700 troops marched on September 15, 16, and 17; 100 men and two field pieces to depart from Fort St. Vincent tomorrow; Captain Carbury as Adjutant-General.