Citation - Pennsylvania Journal: 1776.02.21

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Index Entry Drummer, in New York, answered flag from General Lee 
Location New York 
Citation
PJ.776.013
21 Feb 1776:31 (1733)
Extract of a letter from New-York, dated February 16 . . .
This day about twelve o'clock General Lee sent a flag down
to Capt. Parker, and was answered by a drum, the boat came
ashore and carried a letter off; the flag waited till two
o'clock, not answered, they went away appearing much
displeased: It is said, the flag was for the exchange of a
certain Capt. Tiely, who has been a prisoner for some time
on board.  Lee is preparing for entrenching. . . 


Generic Title Pennsylvania Journal 
Date 1776.02.21 
Publisher Bradford, William and Thomas 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1776 
Bibliography B0039318
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