Citation - Continental Journal: 1777.01.09

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Index Entry Clarionets, in Trenton, spoils of war taken from Hessians 
Location Trenton 
Citation
CJ-B.777.005
9 Jan 1777:31 (33)
Hartford, January 6.  Extract of a letter from an officer in
the American Army, dated Newtown, (in Pennsylvania) December
27, 1776.
. . . [narrative of Washington's attack on Hessian camp at
Trenton, 3/4 column, including:]
We took of the enemy . . . 9 musicians . . . 12 brass barrel
drums, [   ] kettle drums, trumpets, clarinets, houtboys,
&c. 


Generic Title Continental Journal 
Date 1777.01.09 
Publisher Gill, John 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1777 
Bibliography B0015576
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