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CG-NH.758.003
29 Jul 1758:31,32:173
New-Haven, July 29. The following is the best account we
could collect of our sad misfortune at Ticonderoga. . . [30
lines describing approach to and encounter of enemy troops
at the fort] About one, the attack was made by the regulars,
who were order'd on pain of death not to fire, till they
were within the breast work; they advanced with such
surprising resolution,---never was better troops,---such was
the ground, that the enemy might fire 10 rounds before they
could get the length of intrenchments, which but few reach'd
before the retreat was sounded. . . [40 lines describing
battle and 27 lines listing casualties]
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