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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Report from Erie on May 26 details aftermath of a US military expedition to Long Point, where British and Indians burned houses of US sympathizers. US troops destroyed some private property but treated inhabitants well, with furniture protected from plundering.
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ERIE, May 26.
A vessel has been sent over to Long Point since the expedition. We learn that the British and Indians are numerous about L. Point; and that they have set fire to all the houses that were left standing in the neighborhood, where our troops went, as it appears that the houses left standing belonged to persons friendly to the U. States. If that be the case, I feel not so much mortified at the conduct of our troops, when the enemy themselves destroy the property of their own subjects! From subsequent information, our troops destroyed considerable private property, but not to the extent first stated. "The inhabitants were well treated. Most of their furniture was taken out, and a guard put over it, to prevent the plundering of the men, whilst the houses were set on fire."
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Long Point
Event Date
May 26
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considerable private property destroyed by us troops, but less than initially reported; inhabitants well treated with furniture protected; british and indians burned houses of us sympathizers.
Event Details
Following a US expedition, British and Indians numerous at Long Point set fire to standing houses belonging to US-friendly persons. US troops destroyed some private property but protected inhabitants' furniture from plundering while burning houses.