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Domestic News
April 19, 1770
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
In New York, soldiers of the 16th Regiment attempted to remove part of the new Liberty Pole at night before sailing to Pensacola but were repelled by armed inhabitants; Colonel Robertson's conduct earned local goodwill.
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Extract of a letter from New York, March 29.
A few days ago the 16th regiment embarked and sailed from hence for Pensacola. Some of the soldiers of this regiment having bound themselves, by an oath, that they would carry off a part of the new Liberty Pole with them, boldly made an attempt upon it, under cover of the night; but, being discovered, they were soon put to flight by the inhabitants, some of whom watched, under arms, until these irregulars were gone. The behaviour of Colonel Robertson on the occasion hath gained him the good will of the inhabitants.
A few days ago the 16th regiment embarked and sailed from hence for Pensacola. Some of the soldiers of this regiment having bound themselves, by an oath, that they would carry off a part of the new Liberty Pole with them, boldly made an attempt upon it, under cover of the night; but, being discovered, they were soon put to flight by the inhabitants, some of whom watched, under arms, until these irregulars were gone. The behaviour of Colonel Robertson on the occasion hath gained him the good will of the inhabitants.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Riot Or Protest
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Liberty Pole
16th Regiment
New York
Pensacola
Colonel Robertson
Soldiers Attempt
What entities or persons were involved?
Colonel Robertson
16th Regiment
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
March 29
Key Persons
Colonel Robertson
16th Regiment
Outcome
soldiers put to flight by inhabitants; no injuries or arrests mentioned; colonel robertson gains goodwill of inhabitants
Event Details
Soldiers of the 16th regiment, bound by oath to carry off part of the new Liberty Pole, attempted to do so at night before embarking for Pensacola but were discovered and fled; inhabitants watched armed until soldiers departed