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PJ.780.051
15 Nov 1780:23, 31 (1366)
Extract of a letter from Major-General Gates to Governor
Jefferson, dated Hilsborough, Nov. 1st, 1780.
Sir, Last night Colonel Campbell, who commanded our
victorious troops in the action of the 7th ultimo at King's
Mountain, arrived here. He has delivered to me to inclosed
authentic and particular account of that affair. . . . [1
long paragraphss, then]
Of the regulars, one major, one captain, two serjeants,
and 15 privates killed; thirty-five privates wounded, left
on the ground not able to march; two captains, four
lieutenants, three ensigns, one surgeon, five serjeants,
three corporals, one drummer, and 49 privates, taken
prisoners. . . .
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