When was it published?

September 21, 1769 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News September 21, 1769

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

General Mackay, Captain Bartlett, Commodore Hood, Nettleham Baronet, Lieutenant Colonel Roberts, Lieutenant Colonel Dalrymple

Q: What keywords are associated?

General Mackay Departure, Military Command Change, Commodore Hood, Troop Salute, Castle William

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

General Mackay departed for London on the brigantine commanded by Captain Bartlett, praised for his command; Commodore Hood also commended; passengers included Lt. Col. Roberts; command devolves to Lt. Col. Dalrymple.

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Last Saturday General Mackay sailed for London, in the brigantine commanded by Captain Bartlett. Though the sending the troops in this town, considering the errand they came on, was a measure not founded in reason, and as disgustful as unreasonable, justice, however, requires us to say that General Mackay's command of the troops has given universal satisfaction; and with pleasure we take this opportunity to acknowledge his merit, both as a Gentleman and an officer. He was saluted from Castle William with 13 guns.

The town and trade were no less happy in Commodore Hood, commanding officer of the ships of war lately here. This happiness was the more extraordinary, considering the assiduity of the Nettleham Baronet and his associates to impress the General and Commodore with disadvantageous ideas of the town and province, both which the Baronet, and his fellow labourers the Commissioners, have done all in their power (but, thanks to God, ineffectually) to ruin.

In Captain Bartlett also went passengers Lieutenant Colonel Roberts, of the 65th, and several other officers.

The command of the troops now in this town devolves upon Lieutenant Colonel Dalrymple.

What sub-type of article is it?

Arrival Departure Military

What keywords are associated?

General Mackay Departure Military Command Change Commodore Hood Troop Salute Castle William

What entities or persons were involved?

General Mackay Captain Bartlett Commodore Hood Nettleham Baronet Lieutenant Colonel Roberts Lieutenant Colonel Dalrymple

Where did it happen?

This Town

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

This Town

Event Date

Last Saturday

Key Persons

General Mackay Captain Bartlett Commodore Hood Nettleham Baronet Lieutenant Colonel Roberts Lieutenant Colonel Dalrymple

Outcome

command of troops devolves upon lieutenant colonel dalrymple; general mackay saluted with 13 guns from castle william.

Event Details

General Mackay sailed for London in the brigantine commanded by Captain Bartlett, with passengers including Lieutenant Colonel Roberts of the 65th and other officers. His command gave universal satisfaction. The town was happy with Commodore Hood despite efforts by the Nettleham Baronet and Commissioners to ruin it.