Citation - Essex Journal: 1775.08.18

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Index Entry Drummers, in Bunkers Hill, British casualties 
Location Bunkers Hill 
Citation
EJMP.775.063
18 Aug 1775:33 (2/85)
A very intelligent soldier, belonging to the 23d regiment,
who deserted from the enemy last week, and who is known by
several gentlemen in our army, we are informed, made oath
before his Excellency, General Washington, that according to
the most exact account there were killed of the enemy at the
Battle at Bunker's Hill and since died of their wounds then
received . . . 13 drummers, and 899 privates. . .


Generic Title Essex Journal 
Date 1775.08.18 
Publisher Mycall, John, and Henry-Walter Tinges 
City, State Newburyport, MA 
Year 1775 
Bibliography B0016388
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