Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Ri): 1771.08.15

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Index Entry Drummers, in Newbern, beat parley, citizens did not recognize meaning 
Location Newbern 
Citation
VGW(RI.771.021
15 Aug 1771:22 (275)
[Report of battle between troop under Governor [of North
Carolina] Tryon and citizens from whom he was plundering
supplies.]  About 300 stood and returned the fire for three
quarters of an hour, in which time the Governor struck his
colours twice, hoisted a white flag, and beat a parley, but
the country, being quite ignorant of any signals or terms of
war, kept a constant firing, as long as their ammunition
lasted, and then left the ground. . .


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Ri) 
Date 1771.08.15 
Publisher Rind, William 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1771 
Bibliography B0049428
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