When was it published?

August 17, 1776 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News August 17, 1776

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Sloop Pursuit, Capt Travis, Cherrystone, Suspicious Passengers, Government Passport

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Cherrystone, Capt. Travis's row galley intercepted a sloop bound for Britain with suspected Hanon, Evans, and others, found evidence of disloyalty including anonymous letters, but released them due to a government passport, allowing the vessel to proceed.

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NORTHAMPTON, Aug. 14. Yesterday the row galley commanded by Capt. Travis brought into Cherrystone the sloop in which Hanon, Evans, and others had embarked for Britain. As their former doubtful character had rendered them suspected by Capt. Travis, he pursued them without the capes, and found sufficient testimony of their having abused the indulgence of the State; and though many anonymous letters of a most unfriendly nature were discovered, yet, as they had received a passport from Government, he discharged them, and has since permitted the sloop to pursue her voyage.

What sub-type of article is it?

Shipping Military

What keywords are associated?

Sloop Pursuit Capt Travis Cherrystone Suspicious Passengers Government Passport

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Travis Hanon Evans

Where did it happen?

Cherrystone

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Cherrystone

Event Date

Yesterday

Key Persons

Capt. Travis Hanon Evans

Outcome

the suspects and sloop were discharged due to a government passport and permitted to continue their voyage to britain.

Event Details

The row galley commanded by Capt. Travis pursued and brought into Cherrystone a sloop carrying Hanon, Evans, and others who had embarked for Britain. Their doubtful character led to suspicion, and testimony was found of them abusing the State's indulgence, along with unfriendly anonymous letters.