Citation - Pennsylvania Ledger: 1776.07.06

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Index Entry Drummers, in Boston, British prisoners of war 
Location Boston 
Citation
PL.776.034
6 Jul 1776:32, 33 (76)
Copy of a letter from Lieutenant Colonel Campbell to General
Howe. Boston, June 19, 1776.
Sir, I am sorry to inform you that it has been my
unfortunate lot to have fallen into the hands of the
Americans, in the middle of Boston harbour, . . .
[describes action, asks for exchange to be set up, lists
those taken with him by ship's list, including:]
The George Transport . . . 2 drummers, 90 private men.
The Annabella transport . . . 2 drummers, 81 private men.
Lord Howe Transport . . . 2 drummers, 96 private men.
Ann Transport . . . 2 drummers, 96 private men.


Generic Title Pennsylvania Ledger 
Date 1776.07.06 
Publisher Humphreys, James, Jun. 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1776 
Bibliography B0039864
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