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Domestic News
June 3, 1775
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
City militia gentlemen rescued a deserter from Burlington jail last Saturday morning, bringing him back safely after he initially feared return to his regiment.
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Intelligence being received that a deserter was confined in the jail of Burlington, a considerable number of Gentlemen, belonging to the city militia, went last Saturday morning to inquire into the truth of it, and release the unfortunate man, which they performed, and brought him back with them. The poor fellow, when called for, was greatly affected, thinking he was going to be conveyed to his regiment, but when he discovered their intentions, he soon recovered himself, and was very thankful to his benefactors and deliverers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Deserter
Burlington Jail
City Militia
Rescue
Where did it happen?
Burlington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Burlington
Event Date
Last Saturday Morning
Outcome
deserter released and brought back safely, expressed thanks.
Event Details
Upon receiving intelligence of a deserter confined in Burlington jail, city militia gentlemen went there last Saturday morning to verify and release him, successfully doing so and returning with him; he was initially distressed but relieved upon understanding their intentions.