Citation - Providence Gazette: 1777.01.18

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Index Entry Drummers, in Trenton, taken prisoner 
Location Trenton 
Citation
PGCJ.777.003
18 Jan 1777:21,22 (681)
Trenton (New Jersey) December 30. . . The attack began about
7 o'clock, by the van-guard of Sullivan's division, who
attacked the Hessians advanced guard, about a mile from the
town. . . Our success, though not compleat, was great, as
you will judge from the following list of killed and
wounded, and prisoners, which is as exact as could be
obtained, viz. 1 colonel, dangerously wounded, since dead, 2
lieutenant-colonels, 3 majores, one badly wounded, 9
captains, 2 killed, 8 lieutenants, 12 ensigns, 2 subalterns,
killed, 2 surgeons, 92 serjeants, 20 drummers, 9 musicians,
2[?] servants, 752 privates . . .


Generic Title Providence Gazette 
Date 1777.01.18 
Publisher Carter, John 
City, State Providence, RI 
Year 1777 
Bibliography B0042271
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