On this day in 1781,
From Richmond, Lt. Col. John Graves Simcoe, with his Queen's Rangers ride to Henrico County and destroys the only cannon foundry in the state. Meanwhile Arnold's expedition meets small resistance from a few militia, and then plunders and destroys much of the town, capturing or spiking five brass guns, 300 stand of arms, and some quartermaster stores at The Battle of Westham, VA.
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From Richmond, Lt. Col. John Graves Simcoe, with his Queen's Rangers ride to Henrico County and destroys the only cannon foundry in the state. Meanwhile Arnold's expedition meets small resistance from a few militia, and then plunders and destroys much of the town, capturing or spiking five brass guns, 300 stand of arms, and some quartermaster stores at The Battle of Westham, VA.
More Colonial Battles
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