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Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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On Wednesday morning, American batteries at Black Rock near Buffalo opened fire on enemy positions, continuing most of the day and silencing their lower and possibly Sailors battery, killing several enemies. One American killed, one lost hand, minor accidents and property damage occurred. Shots exchanged Thursday morning.
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On Wednesday morning last at about one o'clock, in conformity with some previous arrangements, our batteries at Black Rock opened a fire upon those of the enemy, which continued with but little intermission during the day. The enemy's lower battery, and probably Sailors battery at the navy yard silenced; killed several of the enemy. (One man was killed at our batteries by a cannon shot from the enemy. One lost his hand in the act of loading one of the pieces, and several accidents happened--two or three balls passed through our barracks, and several private houses were injured a little. A few shot were exchanged on Thursday morning.
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Black Rock, Niagara County
Event Date
Wednesday Morning Last
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one american killed by enemy cannon shot; one lost hand loading; several accidents; two or three balls through barracks; several private houses injured a little; several enemies killed; enemy lower and possibly sailors battery silenced.
Event Details
American batteries at Black Rock opened fire on enemy batteries at about one o'clock Wednesday morning, continuing with little intermission during the day; shots exchanged Thursday morning.