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Domestic News
January 10, 1777
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Several notable figures, including former Congress members and a military officer, have joined or sought protection from Howe and company at Trenton.
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Amongst the worthies who have joined, or put themselves under the protection of, Howe and company, at Trenton, we find the names of the following noted personages, viz.
Joseph Galloway, esq; late a member of the Congress, and speaker of the Pennsylvania Senate.
John Allen, esq; late a member of the Philadelphia committee of observation, inspection, &c.
Andrew Allen, esq; late a member of Congress.
William Allen, esq; late a lieutenant-colonel in the continental service, which station he resigned.
Joseph Galloway, esq; late a member of the Congress, and speaker of the Pennsylvania Senate.
John Allen, esq; late a member of the Philadelphia committee of observation, inspection, &c.
Andrew Allen, esq; late a member of Congress.
William Allen, esq; late a lieutenant-colonel in the continental service, which station he resigned.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
What keywords are associated?
Trenton Defectors
Joseph Galloway
Allen Family
Continental Resignations
Howes Protection
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph Galloway
John Allen
Andrew Allen
William Allen
Where did it happen?
Trenton
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Trenton
Key Persons
Joseph Galloway
John Allen
Andrew Allen
William Allen
Outcome
joined or sought protection from howe and company; william allen resigned his commission.
Event Details
Noted personages including former Congress members, a Senate speaker, a committee member, and a lieutenant-colonel have joined or put themselves under the protection of Howe and company at Trenton.