When was it published?

April 20, 1782 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Domestic News April 20, 1782

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Thomson, Major Benson, Mr. Thomas Broughton, Col. Horry, Gen. Greene

Q: What keywords are associated?

British Sally, Charlestown, Militia Dispersed, American Casualties, Revolutionary War

Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

British forces under Col. Thomson sallied from Charlestown, surprising and dispersing American militia and state troops on Feb. 24-25, killing Major Benson and Mr. Thomas Broughton plus ten others, capturing horses and baggage before retreating as Gen. Greene's reinforcements approached.

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A considerable force of cavalry and infantry, commanded by Col. Thomson, sallied out from Charlestown, on the side opposite to the encampment of the Continental army, which surprised and dispersed a party of militia and state troops, on the 24th and 25th of February. Major Benson, of Col. Horry's corps, and Mr. Thomas Broughton were killed, and ten others were killed and wounded. A number of horses were lost, and the baggage of several officers taken. The British retreated within their lines before Gen. Greene could send reinforcements to attack them.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

British Sally Charlestown Militia Dispersed American Casualties Revolutionary War

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Thomson Major Benson Mr. Thomas Broughton Col. Horry Gen. Greene

Where did it happen?

Charlestown

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Charlestown

Event Date

24th And 25th Of February

Key Persons

Col. Thomson Major Benson Mr. Thomas Broughton Col. Horry Gen. Greene

Outcome

major benson and mr. thomas broughton killed, ten others killed and wounded, number of horses lost, baggage of several officers taken, british retreated within their lines

Event Details

A considerable force of cavalry and infantry, commanded by Col. Thomson, sallied out from Charlestown, on the side opposite to the encampment of the Continental army, which surprised and dispersed a party of militia and state troops