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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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On July 8, 1781, General Sir Clair and other officers arrived in London from the recent expedition, with troops ordered to re-embark from Portsmouth. Brigadier Batterau's Regiment marched back but is to return for boarding.
Merged-components note: Continuation of military news about troop movements and embarkations.
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On Friday Night General Sir Clair, Commander in Chief of the late Expedition, arrived in Town from the Force; as did Brigadier O'Farrel, Lord John Murray, and several other Officers, and on Sunday several of the said Officers are to set out again for Portsmouth, by Order from the Office, the Troops being ordered to reimbark as soon as possible.
Brigadier Batterau's Regiment of Foot marched back from the former Place three Days, but are ordered to march back again to go on Board.
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London
Event Date
July 8
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troops ordered to re-embark as soon as possible
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General Sir Clair, Brigadier O'Farrel, Lord John Murray, and other officers arrived in London on Friday night from the expedition. Several officers to depart for Portsmouth on Sunday. Troops to re-embark promptly. Brigadier Batterau's Regiment marched back three days but ordered to return for boarding.