Citation - South Carolina & Amer Genl Gazette: 1776.08.21

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Index Entry Drummers, in Boston, British prisoners of war 
Location Boston 
Citation
SCAGG.776.018a
14-21 Aug 1776:41 (19/923)
Copy of a letter from Lieut. Col. Campbell to General Howe,
dated Boston, June 12, 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.
. . [1 column]
  In case a cartel is established, the following return is
as near as I can effect; the number of officers, men
commissioned officers and private men of the 71st regt, who
are prisoners of war at and in the neighborhood of Boston.
  The George transport . . . [7 lines] 2 drummers.
  The Annabella transport. . . [4 lines] 2 drummers.
  The Lord Howe transport. . . [4 lines] 2 drummers.
  Ann transport . . . [3 lines] 2 drummers. 


Generic Title South Carolina & Amer Genl Gazette 
Date 1776.08.21 
Publisher Wells, R., and Son 
City, State Charleston, SC 
Year 1776 
Bibliography B0044713
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