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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Extract of a letter from Charlestown, S.C., dated February 25, reports on British military setbacks including lost horses and captured furniture, passing enemy ships, 12 deserters and prisoners, ongoing blockade, allied naval strength, and defensive preparations boosting local spirits.
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Extract of a letter from Charlestown (S. C.) dated February 25.
There is undoubtedly some grand impediment to the enemy's progress; almost all their horses perished at sea, and much of their furniture captured. Three days ago passed by this place, in a hard gale of wind, a 6 gun ship, a frigate and some transports: These may be gone to New York for further supplies; but all conjecture. About twelve deserters from the enemy's army have come into this place, and as many prisoners taken by our light horse. Near the bar of Charlestown daily appear frigates and other ships of war, reconnoitring and blocking up the harbour.
We have four continental frigates, two French armed ships, and six other armed vessels, some of them carrying heavy metal. The enemy's delay has afforded an opportunity for strengthening the lines, which will be in pretty good order to-morrow. A short time will make the garrison strong. The inhabitants are in good spirits. Competent judges say, that Sir Harry will have cause to repent his enterprize.
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Charlestown (S. C.)
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February 25
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almost all their horses perished at sea, and much of their furniture captured. about twelve deserters from the enemy's army have come into this place, and as many prisoners taken by our light horse.
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There is undoubtedly some grand impediment to the enemy's progress. Three days ago passed by this place, in a hard gale of wind, a 6 gun ship, a frigate and some transports: These may be gone to New York for further supplies; but all conjecture. Near the bar of Charlestown daily appear frigates and other ships of war, reconnoitring and blocking up the harbour. We have four continental frigates, two French armed ships, and six other armed vessels, some of them carrying heavy metal. The enemy's delay has afforded an opportunity for strengthening the lines, which will be in pretty good order to-morrow. A short time will make the garrison strong. The inhabitants are in good spirits. Competent judges say, that Sir Harry will have cause to repent his enterprize.