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Domestic News
July 25, 1777
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
French officers including Baron De Kalb and Marquis de Lafayette passed through Petersburg en route to join the Continental Army, reporting France's readiness to support American independence against England.
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WILLIAMSBURG, July 25.
A FEW days ago the baron De Kalb, brigadier general in the French service, and the marquis de la Fayette, a young nobleman, and colonel of a regiment, with six other French officers, passed through Petersburg, from Charleston, on their way to join the grand continental army. By these gentlemen we learn, that France is in great readiness for war, and only wait for England to declare, when they will take an active part in favour of America, being determined, at all events, to support her independency.
A FEW days ago the baron De Kalb, brigadier general in the French service, and the marquis de la Fayette, a young nobleman, and colonel of a regiment, with six other French officers, passed through Petersburg, from Charleston, on their way to join the grand continental army. By these gentlemen we learn, that France is in great readiness for war, and only wait for England to declare, when they will take an active part in favour of America, being determined, at all events, to support her independency.
What sub-type of article is it?
Arrival Departure
Military
What keywords are associated?
French Officers
De Kalb
Lafayette
Petersburg Passage
Continental Army
France Support
What entities or persons were involved?
Baron De Kalb
Marquis De La Fayette
Six Other French Officers
Where did it happen?
Petersburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Petersburg
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Key Persons
Baron De Kalb
Marquis De La Fayette
Six Other French Officers
Event Details
The baron De Kalb, brigadier general in the French service, and the marquis de la Fayette, a young nobleman and colonel of a regiment, with six other French officers, passed through Petersburg from Charleston on their way to join the grand continental army. They reported that France is in great readiness for war and will support American independency.