General Hunter, Becomes Aware Rebellion Is Not Over and Begins to Re-Deploy His Troops
June 28, 1798
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.