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Foreign News
March 20, 1746
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Rebels besieged and attacked Carlisle on Nov. 11; failed to scale walls at English Gate, retreated with heavy losses; batteries at Harraby-Hill and Stanwix; 150 women fought.
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Extract of a Letter from Haydon-Bridge, near Hexham, Nov. 11.
The Rebels laid Siege to Carlisle last Saturday, and this Morning, and attack'd the City in several Places. At the English Gate they thought to have scal'd the Walls; but met with such a warm Reception from the City, that they were oblig'd to retreat, with the Loss of a great many Men. Butcher Gate was all covered with dead Bodies. The Rebels erected two Batteries, one at Harraby-Hill, and the other at Stanwix.
The Attack this Morning was thought to be the briskest ever known. It is reported, that during the Engagement, there were about 150 Women bore Arms, and behaved in a most surprising Manner.
The Rebels laid Siege to Carlisle last Saturday, and this Morning, and attack'd the City in several Places. At the English Gate they thought to have scal'd the Walls; but met with such a warm Reception from the City, that they were oblig'd to retreat, with the Loss of a great many Men. Butcher Gate was all covered with dead Bodies. The Rebels erected two Batteries, one at Harraby-Hill, and the other at Stanwix.
The Attack this Morning was thought to be the briskest ever known. It is reported, that during the Engagement, there were about 150 Women bore Arms, and behaved in a most surprising Manner.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Rebels Siege
Carlisle Attack
English Gate
Batteries Harraby Hill
Women Arms
Where did it happen?
Carlisle
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Carlisle
Event Date
Nov. 11
Outcome
rebels retreated with the loss of a great many men; butcher gate covered with dead bodies
Event Details
Rebels laid siege to Carlisle last Saturday and attacked the city this morning in several places. At English Gate, they attempted to scale the walls but retreated after warm reception. They erected batteries at Harraby-Hill and Stanwix. About 150 women bore arms during the engagement.