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MG-A(G.775.026
19 Oct 1775:13 (1571)
The account of the late action between the Americans and the
troops of General Gage, is one of the most evasive and
unsatisfactory that ever yet obtruded on the public, even
through the channel of a ministerial paper. . . [11 lines]
With all the vanity of a military man he praises the conduct
of the officers under his command; but prudently omits to
say whether any such advantage has been gained as may make
up for the loss of 'one lieutenant-colonel, two majors,
seven captain, nine lieutenants, fifteen sergeants, one
drummer, one hundred and ninety-one rank and file, killed;
and three majors, twenty-seven captains, thirty-two
lieutenants, eight ensigns, forty serjeants, twelve
drummers, and seven hundred and six rank and file wounded,'
and unfit for service.
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