Capture of Fort William and Mary
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title:
Capture of Fort William and Mary
text:
The Capture of Fort William and Mary took place in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on December 14, 1774, when local Patriots led by John Langdon stormed Fort William and Mary guarding the mouth of the busy seaport. They overcame a six-man caretaker detachment and seized the garrison's powder, which was distributed through several towns in the colony for potential use in the looming struggle against Great Britain. On December 15, 1774, patriots led by John Sullivan again raided the fort, this time sei
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Battle during the American Revolutionary War on December 14, 1774
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Fort_William_and_Mary
date created:
2020-05-07T00:45:30Z
date modified:
2024-09-05T13:43:35Z
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