Citation - Connecticut Courant: 1776.07.22

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Index Entry Drummers, in Boston, British prisoners of war 
Location Boston 
Citation
CC-H.776.028
22 Jul 1776:42 (600)
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 unfortunate lot, to have fallen into the
hands of the Americans, in the middle of Boston harbour. . .
[97 lines]
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. . . [8 lines] two drummers.
The Annabella transport. . . [4 lines] two drummers.
The Lord Howe transport. . . [4 lines] two drummers.
Ann transport. . . [3 lines] two drummers. 


Generic Title Connecticut Courant 
Date 1776.07.22 
Publisher Watson, Ebenezer 
City, State Hartford, CT 
Year 1776 
Bibliography B0012791
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