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NHG-P.776.025
14 Sep 1776:32 (17)
New-Haven, Sept. 4. By advice of a Council of war, last
Thursday night and Friday morning, the whole of our army
then on Long Island, returned to New-York, and brought off,
it is said; all their camp equipage, cannon stores, &c.
Their return was conducted with such secrecy, that it was
not discovered by the enemy until all our army and baggage
were got over, and only three persons who left the island
last in the batteau, fell into their hands. . . [30 more
lines describing the engagement]
Our loss in the battle on the 27th ult. remains as yet
uncertain, the calculation being from 600 to 1000. Col.
Huntington's regiment is said to have suffered much there
being missing 6 captains, 6 lieutenants, 21 serjeants, 2
drummers, and 116 rank and file.
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