When was it published?

August 30, 1776 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News August 30, 1776

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Burgoyne Retreat, Ticonderoga, French Fleet, St Lawrence, American Lake Fleet, Army Recovery

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On August 15, express from Ticonderoga reports General Burgoyne's retreat from most Canadian posts except St. John's, prompted by a suspected French fleet in the St. Lawrence River. American lake fleet is in good condition, and the army is recovering from illness with high spirits.

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August 15. By express from Ticonderoga, we are informed that general Burgoyne had retreated from all his posts in Canada, except St. John's, where he had left a body of his men. This precipitate retreat is said to be occasioned by the arrival of a large fleet, supposed to be French, in the river St. Lawrence. Our fleet on the lakes, consisting of sloops, a schooner, gondolas, and boats, are in good order, and make a respectable appearance. The army was sickly some time ago, but recover fast, and are in good spirits.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Burgoyne Retreat Ticonderoga French Fleet St Lawrence American Lake Fleet Army Recovery

What entities or persons were involved?

General Burgoyne

Where did it happen?

Ticonderoga

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Ticonderoga

Event Date

August 15

Key Persons

General Burgoyne

Outcome

retreat from posts in canada except st. john's; army recovering from sickness

Event Details

General Burgoyne retreated from all posts in Canada except St. John's, leaving men there, due to arrival of large supposed French fleet in river St. Lawrence. Our fleet on the lakes, including sloops, schooner, gondolas, and boats, in good order and respectable appearance. Army was sickly but recovering fast and in good spirits.