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Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)

Note 222 — 589.

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Dumouriez, in April, 1792, despatched three armies to invade Belgium. The column directed against Tournay dispersed, and murdered Dillon, their commander. That which marched against Mons fled as soon as they came in sight of the Austrians near Jemappes.

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