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Domestic News
July 31, 1779
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from Stoney Point on July 2, 1779, reports George Washington and rebel officers reconnoitering British post with 500 men; 13 deserters reveal planned attack. Sarcastic note claims the 'serious affair' ended with 500 British captured and marched to Washington's camp.
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[From RIVINGTON's Gazette.]
Extract of a letter from Stoney Point, July 2, 1779.
Yesterday Mr. Washington, with several other rebel officers, were reconnoitering our post attended with about 500 men, 13 of which number chose to come in to us in the course of the day, by whom we learn, that the report among them is, that an attack on the post is intended. I have not a doubt that it will prove a very serious affair to them.
[Mr. Rivington, The very serious affair of Stoney point is over, and 500 of your unconquerable heroes, marched to Mr. Washington's camp.]
Extract of a letter from Stoney Point, July 2, 1779.
Yesterday Mr. Washington, with several other rebel officers, were reconnoitering our post attended with about 500 men, 13 of which number chose to come in to us in the course of the day, by whom we learn, that the report among them is, that an attack on the post is intended. I have not a doubt that it will prove a very serious affair to them.
[Mr. Rivington, The very serious affair of Stoney point is over, and 500 of your unconquerable heroes, marched to Mr. Washington's camp.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Stoney Point
Washington Reconnoitering
Rebel Deserters
Planned Attack
British Capture
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Washington
Mr. Rivington
Where did it happen?
Stoney Point
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Stoney Point
Event Date
July 2, 1779
Key Persons
Mr. Washington
Mr. Rivington
Outcome
13 men deserted to british; later, 500 british captured and marched to washington's camp
Event Details
Washington and rebel officers reconnoitered British post with 500 men; 13 deserted, reporting planned attack; sarcastic note indicates British defeat with 500 captured