When was it published?

November 4, 1775 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News November 4, 1775

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military, Death Or Funeral, Rebellion Or Revolt

Q: What keywords are associated?

Boston Battle, Col Abercrombie Wounded, Gen Putnam, Provincials Killed, British Troops, Rebels Trenches

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

A letter from a wounded British officer at the recent battle in Boston recounts Col. Abercrombie being taunted by rebels, entering trenches unhurt initially but then run through, and dying after advising not to hang captured Gen. Putnam; all provincials in the trenches were killed.

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A letter from an officer who was wounded at the late engagement at Boston, says, that when the troops were very near the trenches, the rebels called out to Col. Abercrombie, who was among the first of the troops, "Abercrombie, we won't miss you." However, the Colonel got into the trenches unhurt, and was run through the body. When he was dying, he told the officers about him, that if they took Gen. Putnam prisoner, not to hang him, as he was a brave fellow. Every one of the provincials who were in the trenches when the troops entered were put to the sword.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Death Or Funeral Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Boston Battle Col Abercrombie Wounded Gen Putnam Provincials Killed British Troops Rebels Trenches

What entities or persons were involved?

Col. Abercrombie Gen. Putnam

Where did it happen?

Boston

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Boston

Event Date

Late Engagement

Key Persons

Col. Abercrombie Gen. Putnam

Outcome

col. abercrombie run through the body and dying; every provincial in the trenches put to the sword.

Event Details

Troops approached trenches at Boston; rebels taunted Col. Abercrombie, who entered unhurt but was then run through. Dying, he advised not to hang captured Gen. Putnam as he was brave. All provincials in trenches killed upon entry.