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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Letter from Amsterdam dated March 22, 1777, opines that if Americans hold this campaign, they will be independent as England faces ruin and cannot insult France and Spain, who are allied with America. Reports 60 Hessians deserted from a transport at Dort, with general discontent among them.
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"If the brave Americans can support themselves this campaign, I consider them as free and independent, for England this summer will be ruined, and will no longer insult France and Spain, who are in such a respectable situation as to be able to check her arrogance; and no doubt but they must be greatly vexed to see Americans in alliance with France and Spain, and their vessels protected by the former.
We this morning hear that 60 Hessians have deserted from one of the transports at Dort, that they are in general discontented, and will desert the first opportunity, in Europe and America."
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Primary Location
Amsterdam
Event Date
March 22, 1777
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60 hessians deserted from a transport at dort; general discontent among hessians expected to lead to further desertions in europe and america.
Event Details
Opinion that Americans will achieve independence if they support themselves this campaign, as England will be ruined and unable to insult allied France and Spain, who protect American vessels. Report of 60 Hessians deserting from a transport at Dort, with widespread discontent.