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Whereas divers reports have been propagated, that the Army destined to guard and protect the inhabitants of the Counties of Norfolk and Princess Anne, and the parts adjacent, were empowered and directed to destroy the houses and properties of particular persons in some of the Towns in those parts, who have been justly alarmed by such false and malicious reports: In order, therefore, to do justice to the publick in general, and to satisfy all private persons in particular, the Committee of Safety think it necessary to declare, in the most solemn manner, that the abovementioned reports have been propagated without having the least foundation in truth, it having been determined, and the Army aforesaid being instructed, particularly to support
By order of the Committee:
EDMUND PENDLETON, President.
November 24, 1775.
Virginia Committee of Safety
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and protect the persons and properties of all friends to America, and not wantonly to damage or destroy the property of any person whatsoever.