Fragmentary Revolutionary War battle report and notices
A long war diary excerpt describes brigade actions, casualties, and maneuvers at an engagement near Eutaws on September 8, 1781. It credits Major Majoribanks and Barry for leadership, notes the left flank’s initial advance, and records killed, wounded, and missing among several regiments, including the 63d and 64th, New York and New Jersey units, and Delancey’s Battalion. The document also lists postbattle accounts, bread shortages, and confirmations of officers praised for conduct, with a casualty roll and prisoner counts.
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Maryland
New York
Mpjursherilan
Toad
Pgit
Roache
Sie
Majoribanks
Washington
Crager
Allen
Dawson
Stewart
Sheridan
Coffin
Kelly
Campbell
Barry
Greene Latmorer
Marion
Sumner
Pickens
Lee
Bitele
Alexander Stewart
Eutaws
Cietig
Frank Battalion
64Th Regiment
84Th Regiment
New Jersey
Delancey's
Provincial Light Infantry
J ‘Hieute Douglas ‘Hamilton
M.fing
Lloyd
Murray
Str Legell Miling
Bencroft
Graham
Colwell
Ensign Laton
Print Moner
Suwongy
G Pth
Kobett Gamplighl
Harbarie
Litur Trowp
Liem
Troup-fishe
Bindtow Delanceyty
Biews Gdaningham
Shaw
Cape
Buskinks
Mopitgomery
Liesit
Eva
Aigess Reed
Bika Djoraut
Stutray
Och
Wating
Prckoter
Stao
Rouep
S. . Henry
Lendswperchang
Guildhall
L ‘Accaten
Henry
Iit
Fcriveriéh
The
Golden Lion
Greeg
Withignoton
Foldsors
Peter ‘Milnes
Leeds
Yorkshire
Grovery
London
Simpson
Mitre-court
Temple
Jane Goodby
Bedford-street
Covent
Furnival
David Jones
Saint Alban
Hertfordshire
Law
Carter
St. Alban's Norelaid
Thomas Douglata
Old Eivet
Durham
Court Coffee-house
George Pearson
Thomas Needham
Jeremiah Brown
Witharey
Essex
Chelmsford
Kines Bénch
Innholder
Charles Whithaw
Gray's Inn
Parker
Henby Clowy
Et Brittol
Saker
Rumuter
Bristol
Arternies
Thomas Fisher
Drittol
Richard Edmunds
Exchequer Office of Pleas
Lincolsy
Pump-yard
St. Annn
Midalesex
Londony
Stephen Attlee
Warfield
Berkshire
Ard Chapman
Janes Weaver
Chard
the Red Lion
Ohn Michell
Truro
Cornwall
Draper
Wm. Sugde
Tor
Charles Harbone
Tate
Stafford Upon Avon
Warwickshire
Scrivener
Paris News Restates Franklin Report on Green Knight Siege
A Paris letter dated January 26 reports Doctor Franklin confirms General Greene’s advance in Carolina attacking Fort St Anne where English garrison is said to be 300 strong. Congress allegedly issues a late November ordonnance banning imports tied to Britain or its colonies, with confiscation penalties within three leagues of the United Provinces. The decree takes effect March 1, 1782.
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Paris
Franklin
Greéne Ke'ng
Carolina
St. Anne
Amferdan
Ostend
Congress
Great-Britain
United Provinces
North-America
Ship News Brief: Helena Sloop and Antelope Arrive
Deal February 3 report notes the Helena sloop arriving and remaining with the ship as before along with Antelope Batt India packet. Wind recorded at 3.
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Deal
Helena
Shipa
Antelope Batt India
Resolutions on Ordnance funding in Committee of Supply
The Committee of Supply considers grants for the Office of Ordnance for land service and the Duke of Ordnance for the year. It approves a sum not exceeding 899 pounds for the Ordnance service and a further sum for the Duke of Ordnance. A motion to adjourn the chair follows the resolution.
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Committee of Supply
Ordnance
Office’of Ordnance
Land Service
Duke of Ordnance
House motions on ordnance debt and East India Company
Reports from the House of Commons discuss unsettled accounts for ordnance debentures and saltpetre deliveries by the East India Company, with a motion to lay the annual estimate before Parliament. Other items note court rulings on maritime captures, a mail robbery near Chippenham, marriages, and deaths in May Fair and Clifford Street, with brief society notices.
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Old
Petate
Eat-India ‘Company
Ifr
Ordiative
House of Commons
East-Indian Company
Ordnances
East-India Company
Santhe
St. Grenadiers
Fort. George
Port” Antonia
Jime
Foss
Yasterday
Court of King’s Bench
Lord Mansfeld
High Court of Admiralty
George Rodney
Vaughan
St. Eustatis
Admiralty
Buller
Porthoy
Marlborough
Chippenham
Bath
Warminster
Froomes
Smith
Neagle
Old Bailey
Exeter
Samuel Barrow
Manchester
Suignoah Smythson
John Smythson
Hattonden
Jane
Sinclair
Gilmour
Charles Gilmour
Covent Garden Revival of Don Jerome by Edwin
The Covent Garden Theatre presented Don Jerome in the favorite opera The duenna on Saturday evening with Mr Edwin portraying the role. Edwin defied public prejudice by delivering his own humorous interpretation, achieving broad approval and proving his conception correct and distinct from a mere imitation.
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Don Jerome
Duke of Chandos Calls for Inquiry on Cornwallis Campaign
In the House of Lords the Duke of Chandos warned against partisan talk as he prepared to move for an inquiry into military and civil measures surrounding the Cornwallis campaign. He emphasized national honour and the need to examine actions to avert dangerous consequences without targeting individuals. He cited Colonel Hayte’s execution and aimed to clear the patron’s honor.
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Duke of Chandos
Earl Cornwallis
Duke of Richmond
Indhia
Haytie
Unjust Execution stir in British American theater
A detailed account describes a Loyalist Colonel Haynes facing a hastily arranged court martial and execution after letters and reports alleged misdeeds during the American War. The case spurs calls in Parliament for inquiry, citing lack of oath, defense, or formal trial, and notes General Greene’s retaliatory proclamation.
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Eateatate
Carollina
Greene
Hunt
Beauftout
Charley
Hyac Haynes
Ordée
Hayttes
Lord Rawdon
Balfour
Bull
Everts
Bdther Stong
Clonel Haynes Swithout
Europe
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Otiab
Paricula
Sappore Esome
Tibet
Ite
J. Druraaser
Ana
Holland
France
Flanders
Ship News
Covent-Garden
House of Lords