Citation - Maryland Gazette-Annapolis (Green): 1748.11.16

MG-A(G.748.024
16 Nov 1748:21 (186)
London, August 29.  . . . [Discussion of battle at town of
Nonza] The English commander soon after sent an officer on
shore, with a drum, to carry his reason for his behaviour;
but in their way to the town, the drum was killed by a
cannon-shot, and the officer being in great danger, thought
proper to return without executing his commission.