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The Newport Gazette
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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Major Phillips reports from Albany on Oct. 22, 1777, commending the British artillery corps' gallant service in Burgoyne's campaign, highlighting key actions on Sept. 7 and Oct. 7 with severe casualties, and their resolve until surrender. (214 characters)
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I have to report to you, my Lords, that the corps of artillery which I have commanded, has served during the campaign with the greatest spirit, and has received the entire approbation of General Burgoyne, and the applause of the army.
In the action of the 7th of September the artillery was of infinite use, and a brigade, commanded by Capt. Jones, with Lieutenants Hadden and Reid, was particularly engaged, and maintained their post till the last, although in doing so every man, except five were either killed or wounded. Capt. Jones was killed.
In this affair of October the 7th, Major Williams kept a battery in action, until the artillery forts were all destroyed, and his men either killed or wounded, being unable to carry off their guns, he was surrounded and taken with two officers, Lieutenants York and Hewart, the latter wounded. And Capt. Bloomfield, my Major of Brigade, was also wounded on the 7th instant at Major Williams's battery. I cannot sufficiently commend the activity, zeal, and spirit of the officers. The same gallant spirit remained to the last day, when the convention was signed. I had the honour to deliver a message to the Lieutenant General from the corps of artillery, that they were, as ready as ever to undergo any hardships, or to undertake any difficulties for the King's service. Under this description allow me to recommend the corps to your Lordships protection, and humbly request that you will represent their conduct to his Majesty.
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Albany
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September 7, 1777 And October 7, 1777
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in the action of september 7, every man except five in capt. jones's brigade were killed or wounded, with capt. jones killed. in the affair of october 7, major williams's battery was destroyed, his men killed or wounded, he and lieutenants york and hewart were taken prisoner, hewart wounded, and capt. bloomfield wounded. the convention was signed on the last day.
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The artillery corps served with spirit during the campaign, receiving approbation from General Burgoyne. On September 7, Capt. Jones's brigade was particularly engaged and held post until the last, suffering heavy losses. On October 7, Major Williams maintained a battery until it was destroyed and he was captured. Officers showed activity, zeal, and spirit until the convention was signed. The corps expressed readiness for further service.