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NHG-E.776.008
3 Aug 1776:42 (1/12)
Part of Col. Campbell's letter, omitted in our last.
P. S. On my arrival in Boston I found that Capt Maxwell,
with the light infantry, . . . had the misfortune to fall
into the hands of some other privateers, . . .
In case a cartel is established, the following return is,
. . . the number of officers, . . . and private men of the
71st regiment, who are prisoners of war at and in the
neighbourhood of Boston.
The George Transport. . . [8 lines of officers] 3 Serjeants,
4 Corporals, 2 Drummers, 90 Private men.
The Annabella Transport. . . 4 Serjeants, 4 Corporals, 2
Drummers, 81 Private men.
Lord Howe Transport. . . 4 Serjeants, 4 Corporals, 2
Drummers, 96 Private men.
Ann Transport. . . 4 Serjeants, 4 Corporals, 2 Drummers, 96
Private men.
[signed] Archibald Campbell, Lieut. Col. 2d Bat. 71st
Regiment.
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