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June 25, 1778
The Newport Gazette
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Extract of a letter from a General Officer at Valley Forge, dated June 7, 1778, reports British army's impending departure from Philadelphia, proposals for prisoner exchanges, arrival of peace commissioners including Governor Johnstone, Earl of Carlisle, and Mr. Eden, and influx of American recruits from Maryland and New Jersey.
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NORWICH, June 15.
Extract of a letter from a General Officer, belonging to this State, dated Valley-Forge, June 7, 1778.
"Mr. Loring, Commissary of prisoners, officially informed us the day before, yesterday, that the army were about to leave Philadelphia; that General Clinton did not wish to carry off the prisoners of war but would send them out to us, or leave them in the city, provided we would promise to let them have as many in exchange at some other time. The Commissioners are arrived in Philadelphia.--Governor Johnstone, Earl of Carlisle, and Mr. Eden, a brother to the late Governor Eden. Lord Howe and General Clinton are the two others. Lord Cornwallis is returned. Whether their arrival will delay the army's leaving Philadelphia or not, a few days will discover. Great numbers of recruits have come in from Maryland and the Jerseys; their regiments will out-number ours; those from Maryland are enlisted during the war."
Extract of a letter from a General Officer, belonging to this State, dated Valley-Forge, June 7, 1778.
"Mr. Loring, Commissary of prisoners, officially informed us the day before, yesterday, that the army were about to leave Philadelphia; that General Clinton did not wish to carry off the prisoners of war but would send them out to us, or leave them in the city, provided we would promise to let them have as many in exchange at some other time. The Commissioners are arrived in Philadelphia.--Governor Johnstone, Earl of Carlisle, and Mr. Eden, a brother to the late Governor Eden. Lord Howe and General Clinton are the two others. Lord Cornwallis is returned. Whether their arrival will delay the army's leaving Philadelphia or not, a few days will discover. Great numbers of recruits have come in from Maryland and the Jerseys; their regiments will out-number ours; those from Maryland are enlisted during the war."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
British Evacuation
Philadelphia
Prisoners Of War
Peace Commissioners
American Recruits
Valley Forge
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Loring
General Clinton
Governor Johnstone
Earl Of Carlisle
Mr. Eden
Lord Howe
Lord Cornwallis
Where did it happen?
Valley Forge, Philadelphia, Maryland, Jerseys
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Loring
General Clinton
Governor Johnstone
Earl Of Carlisle
Mr. Eden
Lord Howe
Lord Cornwallis
Location
Valley Forge, Philadelphia, Maryland, Jerseys
Event Date
June 7, 1778
Story Details
British army preparing to evacuate Philadelphia; Clinton proposes prisoner exchange; peace commissioners arrive; American recruits bolster forces.