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March 29, 1776
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from Cambridge camp dated March 9, 1776, describes British forces evacuating Boston with artillery, Washington's rejection of unauthorized selectmen's plea to let them leave unmolested, and Americans' intent to pursue and occupy the town soon, possibly heading to Halifax or Virginia.
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Extract of a letter from the camp at Cambridge, dated March 9, 1776.
We are just now on the eve of the long wished for hour. The enemy are embarking as fast as possible. All their heavy artillery are embarked, with their ordnance stores. God knows where they intend to lodge next. The selectmen of Boston have sent out, by permission of general Robinson, to acquaint us, that if we will permit the regulars to embark unmolested they will leave the town standing; but as it was not authorised by general Howe, nor addressed by the selectmen, his excellency general Washington rejected it. We now intend, I believe, to pursue our intentions, without remitting in the least. We shall occupy another post this night, and perhaps shall beat them off in greater haste than they imagine. On Thursday next, they say, the town shall be vacated. I rejoice, with all my soul, at the prospect of entering Boston. They give out they design for Halifax, but we understand their for Virginia.
We are just now on the eve of the long wished for hour. The enemy are embarking as fast as possible. All their heavy artillery are embarked, with their ordnance stores. God knows where they intend to lodge next. The selectmen of Boston have sent out, by permission of general Robinson, to acquaint us, that if we will permit the regulars to embark unmolested they will leave the town standing; but as it was not authorised by general Howe, nor addressed by the selectmen, his excellency general Washington rejected it. We now intend, I believe, to pursue our intentions, without remitting in the least. We shall occupy another post this night, and perhaps shall beat them off in greater haste than they imagine. On Thursday next, they say, the town shall be vacated. I rejoice, with all my soul, at the prospect of entering Boston. They give out they design for Halifax, but we understand their for Virginia.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
British Evacuation
Boston 1776
American Revolution
General Washington
Military Pursuit
Halifax Destination
What entities or persons were involved?
General Washington
General Howe
General Robinson
Selectmen Of Boston
Where did it happen?
Camp At Cambridge, Boston
Story Details
Key Persons
General Washington
General Howe
General Robinson
Selectmen Of Boston
Location
Camp At Cambridge, Boston
Event Date
March 9, 1776
Story Details
British forces evacuate Boston amid American anticipation; Washington rejects unauthorized selectmen's offer to spare the town if unmolested; Americans plan pursuit and entry into the city on Thursday.