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Foreign News
September 16, 1794
Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
British Army at Kontigh camp on July 12 reports water scarcity prompting well-digging orders. Enemy has captured Louvain and is bombarding Ecluse and Sas-de-Gand, poised to enter Dutch Flanders to complete conquest.
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BRITISH ARMY.
Camp at Kontigh, July 12.
In our present position there is such a scarcity of water, that all the men in the army who have been accustomed to sink wells, or to any similar employment, are immediately to set about the digging of some, that the troops may be supplied with water.
Yesterday we were informed that the enemy had taken Louvain; and we have also learnt that for these two days past they have been bombarding Ecluse, and Sas-de-Gand. Should they gain possession of these, they will immediately pass into Dutch Flanders. In short, every operation of the enemy shows that they are determined to lose no time in completing the conquest of this country.
Camp at Kontigh, July 12.
In our present position there is such a scarcity of water, that all the men in the army who have been accustomed to sink wells, or to any similar employment, are immediately to set about the digging of some, that the troops may be supplied with water.
Yesterday we were informed that the enemy had taken Louvain; and we have also learnt that for these two days past they have been bombarding Ecluse, and Sas-de-Gand. Should they gain possession of these, they will immediately pass into Dutch Flanders. In short, every operation of the enemy shows that they are determined to lose no time in completing the conquest of this country.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
British Army
Kontigh Camp
Water Scarcity
Enemy Capture
Louvain
Bombardment
Ecluse
Sas De Gand
Dutch Flanders
Conquest
Where did it happen?
Kontigh
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Kontigh
Event Date
July 12
Outcome
enemy captured louvain; bombarding ecluse and sas-de-gand; potential entry into dutch flanders and conquest of the country.
Event Details
British Army at Kontigh faces water scarcity, ordering men skilled in well-digging to supply troops. Reports indicate enemy took Louvain yesterday and has been bombarding Ecluse and Sas-de-Gand for two days, aiming to conquer the country swiftly.