When was it published?

May 30, 1777 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News May 30, 1777

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Danbury Expedition, Howe Army Losses, General Wooster Death, British Casualties, Supply Preservation

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Reports from deserters and escapees indicate British General Howe's army suffered 500-900 casualties in the Danbury expedition. Losses in Col.'s unit: 18 killed, 60 wounded (7 died). One-third of salted meat preserved; medicines and stores saved. General Wooster died May 5 from wounds sustained April 27.

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By sundry persons who have deserted, been taken prisoners, and made their escape from the enemy since the late expedition to Danbury, Howe's army has suffered in that affair from 500 to 900 in killed, wounded, and missing. Loss of Col.'s 18 were killed, and 60 wounded, of whom seven are dead, and the rest like to recover. That of the salted meat which was attempted to be destroyed not more than one third has been preserved, and that the medicines and hospital stores are chiefly saved. That general Wooster died the 5th instant, of his wounds in the action of the 27th ult.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Danbury Expedition Howe Army Losses General Wooster Death British Casualties Supply Preservation

What entities or persons were involved?

Howe Wooster

Where did it happen?

Danbury

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Danbury

Event Date

5th Instant; 27th Ult.

Key Persons

Howe Wooster

Outcome

howe's army: 500-900 killed, wounded, missing; col.'s unit: 18 killed, 60 wounded (7 dead of wounds); one-third salted meat preserved; medicines and hospital stores chiefly saved; general wooster died of wounds.

Event Details

Intelligence from deserters, prisoners, and escapees reveals British losses in the Danbury expedition, partial preservation of supplies, and death of General Wooster from earlier wounds.