Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pu): 1775.06.02

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Index Entry Drummers, in Philadelphia, training with troops 
Location Philadelphia 
Citation
VGW(PU.775.023
2 Jun 1775:33 (18 Supplement)
Extract of a letter from an eminent merchant in the city of
Philadelphia, to his correspondent at Fredericksburg, May
14, 1775.
An express arrived here yesterday from New York, for the
opinion of the Congress whether they should oppose the
landing of the troops at that place.  We have nothing here
but drums, fifes, &c. &c.  Thirty companies of foot and two
troops of horse, are now training in this city; . . . [3
paragraphs of discussion of the effects of war]


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Pu) 
Date 1775.06.02 
Publisher Purdie, Alexander 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1775 
Bibliography B0049099
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