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Domestic News
May 24, 1776
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
An insurrection down the river has been quelled by New York troops under Major Dubois, who attacked the rebels' advanced guard, killing seven, wounding four, and capturing 38 prisoners without losses. Seventeen principals were sent to Montreal, and the major pursues the fugitives with 150 men.
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Full Text
Extract of a letter from the same place, dated March 30.
In my last I mentioned an insurrection among the people down the river, which is entirely quelled at present. The New York troops, under major Dubois, attacked their advanced guard, killed seven, wounded four, and took 38 prisoners, without the loss of one man; 17 of which, being principals, are sent off to Montreal. We expect the heads of the party every day, as they all dispersed upon hearing of this action; but the major continues in pursuit of the fugitives with 150 men, and intends to take their commanders.
In my last I mentioned an insurrection among the people down the river, which is entirely quelled at present. The New York troops, under major Dubois, attacked their advanced guard, killed seven, wounded four, and took 38 prisoners, without the loss of one man; 17 of which, being principals, are sent off to Montreal. We expect the heads of the party every day, as they all dispersed upon hearing of this action; but the major continues in pursuit of the fugitives with 150 men, and intends to take their commanders.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military
What keywords are associated?
Insurrection
New York Troops
Major Dubois
Prisoners
Montreal
Pursuit
What entities or persons were involved?
Major Dubois
Where did it happen?
Down The River
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Down The River
Event Date
March 30
Key Persons
Major Dubois
Outcome
killed seven, wounded four, took 38 prisoners without loss; 17 principals sent to montreal; insurgents dispersed
Event Details
New York troops under Major Dubois attacked the advanced guard of insurgents down the river, quelling the insurrection. The major pursues fugitives with 150 men to capture commanders.