Citation - New England Chronicle-Cambridge: 1775.08.17

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Index Entry Drummers, in Bunker's Hill, British casualties 
Location Bunker's Hill 
Citation
NECH-C.775.016
10-17 Aug 1775:32 (8/368)
Cambridge, August 17 . . . A very intelligent soldier,
belonging to the 23d regiment, who deserted from the enemy
last week, and who is known by several gentlemen in our
army, we are informed, made oath before his Excellency,
General Washington, that according to the most exact account
there were killed of the enemy at the Battle at Bunker's
Hill and since died of their wounds then received . . . 13
drummers, and 899 privates. . .


Generic Title New England Chronicle-Cambridge 
Date 1775.08.17 
Publisher Hall, Samuel and Ebenezer 
City, State Cambridge, MA 
Year 1775 
Bibliography B0022139
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