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VGW(PU.776.008
22 Mar 1776:21 (60)
New York, March 6. We are informed, by a captain of a
vessel from Rhode island, that last week Capt. Wallace
landed his marines on Conanicut in the evening, and began to
burn the buildings, but being discovered by one of the
sentinels, a number of our people concealed themselves
behind the walls and fences until they came near them; but
the commander, thinking it unfair to fire on them without
giving them notice, called out, Who comes there, when he
heard Wallace order his men to make ready, upon which out
party instantly fired among them, and killed and wounded 30
of Wallace's people. Among the slain was an officer of the
marines, and a drummer, who was killed by Wallace's side,
which was plainly seen by the light of the houses on fire.
Those that were not wounded of Wallace's party retreated on
board the ship, with greater haste than they landed.
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