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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On August 5, a British convoy to Ligonier was attacked by enemies at the foot of Laurel Hill near Fort Bedford. Capt. Foecyline of the Royal Americans repelled the attack, saving the convoy of stores and provisions, but was fatally shot. Two Indians were killed, and the enemy fled, leaving guns and blankets.
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Extract of a Letter from Fort Bedford, dated August 8.
"On the Fifth of this Month, a large Convoy, going to Ligonier, was attacked at the Foot of Laurel Hill, four Miles from the Fort. Capt. Foecyline, of the Royal Americans, who commanded a Party that was sent that Morning from Ligonier to meet the Convoy, came just in Time to support the Escort, upon their being first attacked by the Enemy. This brave, unfortunate young Gentleman, with an Intrepidity becoming the best Officer, advanced upon the Enemy with his whole Party, and repulsed them: They left two of their Indians dead on the Field, and retired with the utmost Precipitation, but it was the Fate of poor Capt. Foecyline to receive a Shot from the Enemy, which went through his Body, and he expired soon after: However, let it be recorded to his Honour, that he saved a most important Convoy of Stores and Provisions, from falling into the Enemy's Hands, and bravely lost his Life fighting for his Country. The Enemy left also five Guns, Blankets, and other Marks of their Defeat, behind them."
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Foot Of Laurel Hill, Near Fort Bedford
Event Date
Fifth Of This Month (August 5)
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capt. foecyline killed by gunshot; two indians dead; enemy repulsed, leaving five guns, blankets, and other items; convoy of stores and provisions saved
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A large convoy going to Ligonier was attacked by the enemy at the Foot of Laurel Hill, four miles from Fort Bedford. Capt. Foecyline, commanding a party from Ligonier, arrived in time to support the escort, advanced on the enemy, repulsed them, but was shot through the body and died soon after.