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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Report from Annan on Dec. 21: About 2000 rebels, led by the Young Pretender, Duke of Perth, French Ambassador, and clan chiefs including Lochiel, Clanronald, Glengarry, and Keppoch, arrived last night and stayed until 10 AM today before most proceeded to Dumfries, planning to remain until Monday.
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The Rebels to the Number of about 2000, came here last Night and staid till 10 o'Clock this Forenoon, except about 400 or 500, who proceeded forward to Dumfries last Night. Amongst those who staid here were the young Pretender, the Person stiling himself Duke of Perth, and the French Ambassador, as also Lochiel, Clanronald, Glengarry, and Keppoch. Lord Elcho went last Night with the 400, as did the rest this Day, intending, (as they gave out,) to stay there till Monday next.
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Annan
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Dec. 21
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about 400 or 500 rebels proceeded to dumfries last night with lord elcho; the rest followed this day, intending to stay there till monday next.
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The Rebels to the Number Of about 2000, came here last Night and staid till 10 o'Clock this Forenoon, except about 400 or 500, who proceeded forward to Dumfries last Night. Amongst those who staid here were the young Pretender, the Person stiling himself Duke of Perth, and the French Ambassador, as also Lochiel, Clanronald, Glengarry, and Keppoch. Lord Elcho went last Night with the 400, as did the rest this Day.