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PP-L.777.003
17 Dec 1777:21
Extract of a letter from Brigadier Gen. Powel, to Col.
Herrick, or officer commanding at Pawlet.
Mount Independance, Oct. 30, 1777.
Sir, I was very much surprised three days ago, when informed
that Capt. Allen, under the sanction of a white flag,
without a drum or even a letter from you, had presumed to
approach this garrison; but imputing it to ignorance of the
rules of war, I have suffered him to return, after informing
him that no more flags would be admitted under such trifling
pretences. Notwithstanding which, Capt. Clark came here
yesterday in the same unmilitary manner, and with still more
trifling excuse, . . . [determined to treat future breaches
as spies] Ensign Crawford returns with Captain Clark, which
makes it unnecessary to send a drum with him . . . [2 lines,
signed] H. Watson Powel, Brigadier-General
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