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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Russians bombarded Custrin on the 11th instant, destroying nearly all churches, public buildings, and 700 houses, but the garrison refuses to surrender, awaiting the King's army. By August 22, the bombardment persists with reduced vigor and no success, as besieged cannons dismount enemy batteries; a Russian party retreats from Schwedt.
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August 22. The Russians continue the bombardment of the fortress of Custrin, but with less vigour than at first, and without any success. The three batteries of cannon which they have opened are too far from the place to make any breach; and the cannon of the besieged, carrying much farther than those of the enemies, have already twice dismounted them. One of the enemies parties advanced to Schwedt, but finding that town well provided, retired without attempting any thing.
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Custrin
Event Date
11th Instant To August 22
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almost every church and public edifice, and about 700 houses reduced to ashes; no breach made, enemy batteries dismounted twice; russian party retired from schwedt without action
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Russians bombarded Custrin on the 11th instant, destroying much of the city, but garrison and townsmen hold firm against surrender or storming, awaiting King's army. On August 22, Russians continue bombardment with less vigor and no success; their three distant cannon batteries unable to breach, while besieged cannons dismount them. Enemy party advances to but retreats from well-provided Schwedt.