When was it published?

May 9, 1777 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News May 9, 1777

The Virginia Gazette

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New York Troops, Enemy Engagement, Kingsbridge Skirmish, Major Fish Captured

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Skirmish near Kingsbridge between New York state troops and enemy forces resulted in eight killed and wounded on each side, including an enemy captain and lieutenants; the next night, enemy captured 28 Americans, including commanding officer Major Fish.

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NEW HAVEN, March 26. We learn that on Saturday se'nnight, there was an engagement between a party of troops belonging to the State of New York, and a party of the enemy, near William's tavern, a little this side of Kingsbridge, in which we had eight men killed and some wounded; the enemy had also eight men killed and several wounded, among the former one Captain and two Lieutenants. The night following the enemy surrounded the house, where our guard was stationed, and made prisoners of 28 men, among whom is said to be Major Fish, the officer who commanded the party in the action.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

New York Troops Enemy Engagement Kingsbridge Skirmish Major Fish Captured

What entities or persons were involved?

Major Fish

Where did it happen?

Near William's Tavern, A Little This Side Of Kingsbridge

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Near William's Tavern, A Little This Side Of Kingsbridge

Event Date

Saturday Se'nnight

Key Persons

Major Fish

Outcome

we had eight men killed and some wounded; the enemy had eight men killed including one captain and two lieutenants, and several wounded; the enemy made prisoners of 28 men including major fish

Event Details

Engagement between a party of troops belonging to the State of New York and a party of the enemy; the night following the enemy surrounded the house where our guard was stationed and made prisoners of 28 men