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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Report from Williamsburg on February 21 of a skirmish on February 1 between American and British forces near the army camp. The battle was obstinate until British reinforcements arrived, forcing American retreat. Major Parker and Adjutant Kelly of the 5th Virginia Regiment were killed.
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Nor any certain advices from the army, except by a Gentleman who left the camp the first of this instant, on which day he informs that a skirmish happened between a party of our army and about an equal number of the enemy which was long and obstinate, and remained doubtful till the British forces received a reinforcement, when our men were obliged to retreat; that Major Parker, and Adjutant Kelly of the 5th Virginia regiment, were both killed, the former in the action, and the latter murdered by the enemy after falling into their hands, having previously received a ball through both thighs, which rendered his retreat impracticable.
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Williamsburg
Event Date
The First Of This Instant
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major parker killed in action; adjutant kelly wounded through both thighs and murdered by the enemy after capture; american forces retreated after british reinforcement.
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A skirmish occurred between a party of our army and an equal number of the enemy, which was long and obstinate, remaining doubtful until the British received reinforcement, forcing our men to retreat.