Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu): 1769.08.24

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Index Entry Te Deum [t], sung in Taganrock, for victory over fortress 
Location Petersburg 
Citation
VGW(HU.769.091
24 Aug 1769:11 (953)
Petersburg, May 8.  The Brigadier Chederas having been
commanded to seize the fortress of Taganrock . . . marched
with a body of troops. . . and on the 13th took the
fortress; immediately after which he caused Te Deum to be
sung on account of the success of the expedition, and
ordered the Russian colours, and the arms of the Empress, to
be planted on the principal rampart towards the sea. 
   Warsaw, May 17.  Prince Gallitzio, after singing Te Deum
for his late victory, was in march the 2d of May to reoccupy
the camp of Kalus, and refresh his troops. . . . 


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu) 
Date 1769.08.24 
Publisher Purdie, Alex., and John Dixon 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1769 
Bibliography B0048447
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