On this day in 1775, Virginias last royal governor, Lord John - TopicsExpress



          

On this day in 1775, Virginias last royal governor, Lord John Murray Dunmore, orders a British naval fleet of six ships to sail up the James River and into Hampton Creek to attack Patriot troops and destroy the town of Norfolk, Virginia. British Captain Matthew Squire led the six ships into Hampton Creek and began bombarding the town with artillery and cannon fire, while a second contingent of British troops sailed ashore to begin engaging the Patriots
Posted on: Fri, 24 Oct 2014 10:03:36 +0000

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