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British Aide Dispatch Details Penobscot River Expedition
Dispatch from Sir J. C. Sherbrooke describes the Castine and Penobscot operation. British forces under Admiral Griffiths and Major Addison take Castine and Buckston, secure the Adams, and occupy Belfast. Troops pursue militia, seize field pieces, and report success and unity between naval and military branches.
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Penobscot
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Fairfax
Royal Artillery
Tth
60Th
Pearse
United States
Adams
Eicklaniden
Halifax
Machias
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Royal Engineers
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Griffith
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Royal Navy
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Hamden
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Boston
Gosselin
Blue Hill
Buckston
Bangor
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Passamaquady Bay
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29Th Regiment
Capti. Parker
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Captcijn’ Burke
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Gosselin, Col. Douglas
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J. C. Sherbrooke
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Gridith
England
Pilkington
Macchias
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Brewer
Parker
Oder
Penobscot River
Passamaquaddy Bay
C. Sahprooke