When was it published?

October 7, 1775 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News October 7, 1775

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Boston Rumor, Provincials Troops, Military Engagement, Generals Departure

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

A rumor of a major battle between provincials and troops at Boston on July 17, claiming 5000 provincials killed and 5000 captured, is debunked by an authentic letter from Boston dated July 18, stating the situation remains stable with Generals preparing to leave the town. Reported July 22.

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July 22. The account so generally current yesterday of an engagement between the provincials and the troops at Boston, cannot be true. The pretended letters, by which the account is said to come, and which mention that 5000 provincials are killed, and as many taken prisoners, are said to be dated the 17th. Now, there is an authentic letter in town from Boston of the 18th, which declares, that things remain in much the same state as they had for some time past, excepting that the Generals were preparing to leave the town.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Boston Rumor Provincials Troops Military Engagement Generals Departure

Where did it happen?

Boston

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Boston

Event Date

July 17 18, Reported July 22

Outcome

rumor of 5000 provincials killed and 5000 taken prisoners debunked; situation stable with generals preparing to leave.

Event Details

Rumor of engagement between provincials and troops at Boston dated July 17 is false, per authentic letter from Boston dated July 18 reporting unchanged conditions except Generals preparing to depart.