Citation - New York Mercury (Gaine): 1781.04.02

NYM(G.781.039
2 Apr 1781:24 (1537)
On Tuesday night last, Captain Beckwith, with a party of the
37th regiment, went to Elizabeth-Town, where they so
completely surprized the guard, that the centry at the door
had only time to throw down his arms and run away: Finding
the rebels dispersed in the houses, he immediately went to
their alarm post, where, by beating to arms, he drew a
Lieutenant and many of his soldiers to him, whom he made
prisoners. . . [4 more lines]