General Hunter, Becomes Aware Rebellion Is Not Over and Begins to Re-Deploy His Troops

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General Hunter, becomes aware rebellion is not over and begins to re-deploy his troops

General Hunter, newly appointed to succeed General Lake as commander in Wexford, realizes the 1798 Rebellion is far from over. In response, he re-deploys British forces, sending General Duff to Bunclody and General Needham to Gorey in an effort to contain renewed insurgent activity and stabilize the region.

General Hunter, becomes aware rebellion is not over and begins to re-deploy his troops
General Hunter, becomes aware rebellion is not over and begins to re-deploy his troops
June 28, 1798

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