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March 1, 1787
The New York Journal, And Weekly Register
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Intercepted circular letter from Eli Parsons, dated February 13, urges supporters to destroy Shepard's army and rally in Berkshire County against Burgoyne Lincoln's forces, as reported in Northampton paper on February 21.
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Received last night:
In the NORTHAMPTON paper, printed yesterday week (February 21) is a copy of an attested intercepted circular letter, from Eli Parsons, dated February 13, to the people of his clan—exhorting them, in the most pathetic terms, to support the infernal cause they have undertaken, pointing out the fatal consequences of a failure. He informs, 'The first step that I would recommend, is to destroy Shepard's army, then proceed to the county of Berkshire, as we are now collecting at New-Lebanon, in York state, and Pownal, in Vermont state, with a determination to carry our point, if fire, blood and carnage will effect it: therefore we beg that every friend will immediately proceed to the county of Berkshire, and help us to Burgoyne Lincoln and his army: I beg this may immediately circulate through your county.'
Received last night:
In the NORTHAMPTON paper, printed yesterday week (February 21) is a copy of an attested intercepted circular letter, from Eli Parsons, dated February 13, to the people of his clan—exhorting them, in the most pathetic terms, to support the infernal cause they have undertaken, pointing out the fatal consequences of a failure. He informs, 'The first step that I would recommend, is to destroy Shepard's army, then proceed to the county of Berkshire, as we are now collecting at New-Lebanon, in York state, and Pownal, in Vermont state, with a determination to carry our point, if fire, blood and carnage will effect it: therefore we beg that every friend will immediately proceed to the county of Berkshire, and help us to Burgoyne Lincoln and his army: I beg this may immediately circulate through your county.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Intercepted Letter
Eli Parsons
Shepard Army
Berkshire County
Burgoyne Lincoln
New Lebanon
Pownal
York State
Vermont State
What entities or persons were involved?
Eli Parsons
Shepard
Burgoyne Lincoln
Where did it happen?
County Of Berkshire, New Lebanon In York State, Pownal In Vermont State
Story Details
Key Persons
Eli Parsons
Shepard
Burgoyne Lincoln
Location
County Of Berkshire, New Lebanon In York State, Pownal In Vermont State
Event Date
February 13
Story Details
Eli Parsons writes an intercepted letter dated February 13 exhorting his clan to support their cause by destroying Shepard's army and proceeding to Berkshire County to fight Burgoyne Lincoln's army, with forces gathering at New-Lebanon and Pownal, warning of fatal consequences if they fail.