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Domestic News
July 1, 1775
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from Salem dated June 6 reports colonial forces burning a British cutter, seizing livestock from islands, and destroying buildings on Noddle's Island, resulting in heavy British casualties. Witnesses confirm mass burial in Boston; a lieutenant predicts an upcoming bold action.
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Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in SALEM to another in this city, dated June 6.
It is galling to the surly old Admiral, who, it seems, growls like a cur dog, that our people should burn one of his cutters under his nose, and take all the stock off the islands, and burn the houses, barns, &c. on Noddle's island, in which affair they lost a great many men. Mr. —, whose integrity you know may be relied on, was in Boston at the time they were landed, and says they were obliged to dig a hole 20 feet square to bury them in. Lieutenant —, just arrived from the provincial headquarters, says a bold stroke will shortly be made.
It is galling to the surly old Admiral, who, it seems, growls like a cur dog, that our people should burn one of his cutters under his nose, and take all the stock off the islands, and burn the houses, barns, &c. on Noddle's island, in which affair they lost a great many men. Mr. —, whose integrity you know may be relied on, was in Boston at the time they were landed, and says they were obliged to dig a hole 20 feet square to bury them in. Lieutenant —, just arrived from the provincial headquarters, says a bold stroke will shortly be made.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Rebellion Or Revolt
Shipping
What keywords are associated?
Noddles Island
Burn Cutter
British Admiral
Colonial Raid
Mass Burial
Bold Stroke
What entities or persons were involved?
Surly Old Admiral
Mr. —
Lieutenant —
Where did it happen?
Noddle's Island
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Noddle's Island
Event Date
June 6
Key Persons
Surly Old Admiral
Mr. —
Lieutenant —
Outcome
they lost a great many men... dig a hole 20 feet square to bury them in
Event Details
our people should burn one of his cutters under his nose, and take all the stock off the islands, and burn the houses, barns, &c. on Noddle's island... a bold stroke will shortly be made