Citation - New Jersey Gazette-Burlington: 1778.01.07

NJG-B.778.003
7 Jan 1778:31 (1/6)
Lancaster, December 31.  On Christmas day a brigade of
militia marched down within musket shot of the enemy's lines
near Philadelphia, and taking post between Third and Fourth-
Streets continued, alarmed them by sending eight twelve
pound balls among them.  The enemy beat to arms and fired
their artillery, but happily did no damage, although the
shot raked both on the right and left of our people.  The
militia brought off one prisoner and several horses.