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Patriot participation in the burning acknowledged only in 1777
- When
- 1777
- Where
- Unspecified location of acknowledgment
- Part of
- Burning of Norfolk
Although Patriots burned and looted Loyalist property during the destruction, the full extent of their participation was not acknowledged until 1777.
During the January 1, 1776 destruction, the Patriot occupiers repelled British landing parties but made no effort to stop the flames, instead burning and looting Loyalist-owned property. Despite this, it was not until 1777 that the full extent of Patriot participation in the burning was acknowledged.
Sources
- Burning of Norfolk Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-13
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