Citation - American Journal: 1781.06.30

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Index Entry Drummers, in Fort Motte, British prisoners of war 
Location Fort Motte 
Citation
AJ.781.012
30 Jun 1781:21,22 (140)
Extract from General Orders.  Head quarters, New Windsor,
15th June, 1781.  It is with singular pleasure the Commander
in Chief congratulates the army on the success of our arms
under Major General Greene, South Carolina . . . [1/2
paragraph describing battle, then] On the 12th the garrison
of Fort Motte, consisting of . . . 2 drum and fifes . . .
surrendered prisoners of war to Brigadier General Marian,
who had carried his approaches to the foot of the abbatis .
. . [2 paragraphs]


Generic Title American Journal 
Date 1781.06.30 
Publisher Wheeler, Bennett 
City, State Providence, RI 
Year 1781 
Bibliography B0000190
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