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September 12, 1777
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
On August 24-25, General Parsons led 700-800 men to surprise British forces at Setauket on Long Island but failed due to Tory warnings. He captured blankets and 12-13 horses before safely retreating. Highlights dangers from internal informants.
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HARTFORD, August 25.
Last night General Parsons, with 700 or 800 men, went on Long Island to bring off a party of the enemy posted at Setauket, which he intended to have taken by surprise; but it seems that, by means of some infernal Tory, they had been apprised of his coming for many days, and were so strongly fortified as rendered the attempt ineffectual. However, he took a number of blankets, and 12 or 13 horses belonging to the British troops, and returned the next day in safety.
This shows how much we suffer from infernal foes, who get knowledge of our most secret movements, and find means to convey it to the enemy.
Last night General Parsons, with 700 or 800 men, went on Long Island to bring off a party of the enemy posted at Setauket, which he intended to have taken by surprise; but it seems that, by means of some infernal Tory, they had been apprised of his coming for many days, and were so strongly fortified as rendered the attempt ineffectual. However, he took a number of blankets, and 12 or 13 horses belonging to the British troops, and returned the next day in safety.
This shows how much we suffer from infernal foes, who get knowledge of our most secret movements, and find means to convey it to the enemy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
General Parsons
Long Island
Setauket
Tory Informant
British Troops
Surprise Attack
Military Failure
What entities or persons were involved?
General Parsons
Tory
British Troops
Where did it happen?
Long Island, Setauket
Story Details
Key Persons
General Parsons
Tory
British Troops
Location
Long Island, Setauket
Event Date
August 24 25
Story Details
General Parsons attempted a surprise attack on British at Setauket with 700-800 men but failed due to prior warning from a Tory informant, leading to strong fortifications. He captured blankets and 12-13 horses and returned safely.