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July 25, 1777
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from camp near Morristown dated July 10 reports American troops observing British movements, maintaining health and improving discipline. The writer's brigade trailed the British during their excursion into Jersey, witnessing widespread cruelty and destruction of private property.
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Extract of a letter from camp near Morristown, July 10.
We remain here to observe the enemy's motions, and take our measures accordingly. Our troops are healthy; and I can, with infinite satisfaction, assure you, that the spirit of subordination and discipline makes great and daily advances among us. I had almost forgot to mention, that our brigade was just in the rear of the British army during part of their late excursion into Jersey. Till then, I had no idea of the inhumanity and acts of cruelty these people can be guilty of; barbarity, and the most wanton destruction of private property, marked their footsteps throughout their whole tour. Were I to attempt descending to particulars, it would very far exceed the bounds of a letter.
We remain here to observe the enemy's motions, and take our measures accordingly. Our troops are healthy; and I can, with infinite satisfaction, assure you, that the spirit of subordination and discipline makes great and daily advances among us. I had almost forgot to mention, that our brigade was just in the rear of the British army during part of their late excursion into Jersey. Till then, I had no idea of the inhumanity and acts of cruelty these people can be guilty of; barbarity, and the most wanton destruction of private property, marked their footsteps throughout their whole tour. Were I to attempt descending to particulars, it would very far exceed the bounds of a letter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Morristown Camp
British Excursion
Jersey Invasion
Troop Discipline
British Cruelty
Where did it happen?
Camp Near Morristown
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Camp Near Morristown
Event Date
July 10
Event Details
American troops at camp near Morristown observe British enemy motions and adjust measures; troops are healthy with improving subordination and discipline. The brigade followed the British army during their excursion into Jersey, observing inhumanity, cruelty, barbarity, and wanton destruction of private property.