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CJ-NH.776.024
17 Jul 1776:41 (456)
Extract of a letter from the camp at Sorrel June 13. On the
8th inst. a detachment of about sixteen hundred men, under
the command of General Thompson, left the mouth of
Nicolette, in order to surprise the enemy at Three Rivers. .
. [7 more lines describing ensuing confrontation] . . . the
general determined to make the attack, ordered the drums to
beat, to put the best face upon the matter, and intimidate
the enemy. . . [58 more lines describing confrontation, 5
more lines]
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