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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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In Fredericksburg, alarm over removed gunpowder leads to assembly of up to 2000 men from counties and militia readiness; Mann Page carries inquiry and pacifying letter from Speaker to calm crowds, with hopes of satisfaction from Governor's promise. Independent companies to escort colonial delegates to Hooe's ferry.
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YESTERDAY, about 1 o'clock, Mann Page, jun. Esq. one of the Representatives of Spottsylvania, arrived here in 24 hours from Fredericksburg; being charged by a number of people from different counties, now assembling there, to inquire whether the gunpowder had been replaced in the publick magazine, the removal of which had spread a general alarm, and greatly exasperated all ranks of people. Expresses had been sent into several counties, and it was expected that upwards of 2000 men would be assembled in Fredericksburg by this evening; and the militia of Caroline Way ordered to meet to-morrow, at 10 o'clock, to be in readiness to join those of the upper counties. Mr. Page returned again in the evening, and carried a letter from the Hon. the Speaker, to endeavour to pacify the people; and as that Gentleman sets out to-morrow, by land, to attend the General Congress, we hear he proposes meeting them; and it is hoped, from his great influence, that he will be able to prevail on them to return home, and rest satisfied with the Governor's promise that the powder shall be given up when there is occasion for it.----
The independent companies of Caroline and Spottsylvania, we hear, have determined to escort the Delegates from this colony to Hooe's ferry, on Potowmack.
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Fredericksburg
Event Date
Yesterday, About 1 O'clock (April 27)
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pacification efforts via letter and speaker's influence; expected dispersal with satisfaction from governor's promise to return powder when needed; independent companies to escort delegates.
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Mann Page arrived from Fredericksburg to inquire about replaced gunpowder after its removal caused alarm and assembly of people from counties, expecting 2000 men; militia of Caroline ordered to meet; Page returned with Speaker's pacifying letter; Speaker to meet them en route to Congress; independent companies of Caroline and Spottsylvania to escort delegates to Hooe's ferry.