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August 22, 1775
The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A deserter from the 23d Regiment of the enemy army testified under oath to General Washington that British casualties at the Battle of Bunker's Hill totaled 1057 killed or mortally wounded, with potentially 300 more deaths expected.
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A very intelligent Soldier, belonging to the 23d Regiment, who deserted from the Enemy last Week, and who is known by every rational Gentleman in our Army, we are informed made oath before his Excellency General Washington, that according to the most exact account there were killed of the Enemy at the Battle on Bunker's Hill, and since died of their Wounds then received, six Field Officers, 32 Captains, 52 Subalterns, 55 Sergeants, thirteen Drummers, and 889 Privates; in the whole when he left the Regular Army 1057; and that it was thought 300 more Officers and Privates, would die of their Wounds.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Bunker S Hill Battle
Enemy Casualties
Deserter Oath
British Regiment
What entities or persons were involved?
General Washington
Domestic News Details
Event Date
Last Week
Key Persons
General Washington
Outcome
six field officers, 32 captains, 52 subalterns, 55 sergeants, thirteen drummers, and 889 privates killed or died of wounds; total 1057; expected 300 more deaths
Event Details
A soldier from the 23d Regiment deserted from the enemy last week and made oath before General Washington regarding enemy casualties at the Battle on Bunker's Hill.