When was it published?

February 24, 1776 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News February 24, 1776

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Quebec Blockade, Army Reinforcements, Canada Dispatches, Military Attack

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On February 1, an express from Canada brought dispatches dated January 15 reporting that the American army continues blockading Quebec despite losses from a recent attack, with reinforcements arriving and hopes for capturing the city before spring.

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February 1. Last Tuesday an express arrived from Canada with dispatches for his Excellency the General, dated the 15th ult. We have the pleasure to hear that our army, notwithstanding the loss sustained in the late unfortunate attack upon Quebec, still continues the blockade of that city; and that we have good grounds to hope that the reduction of that capital will be completed before the spring, as we have authentic intelligence that reinforcements from various quarters have been poured in to the assistance of our brave little army.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Quebec Blockade Army Reinforcements Canada Dispatches Military Attack

What entities or persons were involved?

His Excellency The General

Where did it happen?

Quebec

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Quebec

Event Date

Dated The 15th Ult.

Key Persons

His Excellency The General

Outcome

loss sustained in the late unfortunate attack upon quebec; reinforcements poured in; hope for reduction of quebec before spring

Event Details

An express arrived from Canada with dispatches dated the 15th ult. reporting that the army continues the blockade of Quebec despite recent losses, with reinforcements assisting and expectations of capturing the city before spring.