When was it published?

October 2, 1787 in The Daily Advertiser ; Political, Historical, And Commercial

Domestic News October 2, 1787

The Daily Advertiser ; Political, Historical, And Commercial

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military, Migration Or Settlement

Q: What keywords are associated?

Military Drill, Kingsborough, Washington County, Frontier Population, Seth Sherwood, Veterans Company

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

A traveler reports seeing Capt. Seth Sherwood leading a well-drilled company of young veterans in Kingsborough, Washington County, noting the district's military growth from one to eight companies since before the war, and speculating on future frontier security due to population increase.

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A gentleman from the Northward advises, that, as he was passing through Kingsborough, in Washington county, he was agreeably surprised to see, as it were, in a wilderness, Capt. Seth Sherwood, dressed in regimentals, at the head of a company of hardy young veterans, who performed the military manoeuvres with the greatest dexterity. Captain Sherwood informed him, that a district, which now contains even companies, before the war contained but one only. If the frontiers of this state continue to populate in a similar proportion a few years more, what power will dare to disturb them?

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Migration Or Settlement

What keywords are associated?

Military Drill Kingsborough Washington County Frontier Population Seth Sherwood Veterans Company

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Seth Sherwood

Where did it happen?

Kingsborough, Washington County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Kingsborough, Washington County

Key Persons

Capt. Seth Sherwood

Outcome

district's military companies increased from one before the war to eight currently, enhancing frontier security through population growth.

Event Details

A gentleman passing through Kingsborough observed Capt. Seth Sherwood in uniform leading a company of young veterans performing military maneuvers skillfully in a wilderness area. Sherwood noted the district's growth in companies from one pre-war to eight now.