When was it published?

June 22, 1776 in The Virginia Gazette

Letter to Editor June 22, 1776

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

The Inhabitants Of The Towns Of Petersburg And Blandford, Captains Rogers And Turner Of The Halifax Companies, Capt. Sherwin Of The Amelia Company

Q: What keywords are associated?

Petersburg, Blandford, Halifax Companies, Amelia Company, Military Discipline, Laudable Duty

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Inhabitants of Petersburg and Blandford express thanks via the newspaper to Captains Rogers, Turner, and Sherwin for their disciplined conduct during their visit and encourage continued honorable service to avoid disgracing their country and profession.

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THE inhabitants of the towns of Petersburg and Blandford beg leave (through the channel of your paper) to present their compliments to Captains Rogers and Turner of the Halifax companies, and thank them for that good order and discipline they observed when with them. They also desire their thanks may be given to Capt. Sherwin of the Amelia company, whose behaviour merits their highest approbation.

Persevere, Gentlemen, in a line of duty so truly laudable, and you will do essential service to your country, and be an honour to your profession, whilst the licentious and dissolute soldier is a disgrace to both.

What sub-type of article is it?

Persuasive Ethical Moral

What themes does it cover?

Military War

What keywords are associated?

Petersburg Blandford Halifax Companies Amelia Company Military Discipline Laudable Duty

What entities or persons were involved?

The Inhabitants Of The Towns Of Petersburg And Blandford Captains Rogers And Turner Of The Halifax Companies, Capt. Sherwin Of The Amelia Company

Letter to Editor Details

Author

The Inhabitants Of The Towns Of Petersburg And Blandford

Recipient

Captains Rogers And Turner Of The Halifax Companies, Capt. Sherwin Of The Amelia Company

Main Argument

the inhabitants thank the captains for their good order and discipline observed while with them, express highest approbation for capt. sherwin's behavior, and urge them to persevere in such laudable duty to serve their country and honor their profession.

Notable Details

Good Order And Discipline Highest Approbation Licentious And Dissolute Soldier Is A Disgrace