Citation - Royal American Gazette: 1777.05.15

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Index Entry Drummers, in Trenton, British casualties 
Location Trenton 
Citation
RAG.777.055
15 May 1777:21,22 (18)
From the London Gazette.  Whitehall, February 25, 1777.
Extract of a letter from General Sir William Howe, to Lord
George Germaine, dated New-York, January 5, 1777
In consequence of the advantage gained by the enemy at
Trenton, on the 26th of last month, . . . [6 paragraphs on
battles at Trenton and Princeton]
Return of the killed, wounded, and missing, of the full wing
corps of his Majesty's forces, in the Jerseys, Friday,
January 3, 1777.
17th Regiment. . . 1 Serjeant, 1 Drummer, 33 Rank and File,
missing.
40th Regiment. . . 3 Serjeants, 1 Drummer, 88 Rank and File,
missing.
55th Regiment. . . 1 Serjeant, 2 Drummers, 66 Rank and File,
missing.
Total. . . 5 Serjeants, 4 Drummers, 187 Rank and File,
missing.


Generic Title Royal American Gazette 
Date 1777.05.15 
Publisher Robertson, James 
City, State New York, PA 
Year 1777 
Bibliography B0043428
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