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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Casualty report from the American attack on Savannah on October 9, 1779: 61 killed, 178 wounded, 34 missing across various regiments. Allied losses estimated at 400. Count Pulaski died of wounds at sea and was buried in Charlestown on Thursday last.
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1st S. Carolina regiment. Killed, 1 serjeant. Wounded, 2 serjeants, 5 privates.
2d do. Killed, 1 Major, 3 subalterns, 1 serjeant, 11 privates. Wounded, 1 Captain, 2 subalterns, 2 serjeants, 19 privates. Missing, 5 privates.
3d do. Killed, 1 Major, 1 serjeant, 10 privates. Wounded, 1 Captain, 2 subalterns, 2 serjeants, 24 privates.
6th do.: Wounded, 1 Captain. Missing, 1 private.
Virginia regiment. Killed, 2 serjeants, 12 privates. Wounded, Lieuts. Parker and Walker, 2 serjeants, 47 privates.
Light infantry. Killed, 7 privates. Wounded, 3 Captains, 9 subalterns, 2 serjeants, 15 privates. Missing, 6 privates.
Georgia militia. Killed, 1 private. Wounded, 1 subaltern, 1 serjeant, 8 privates. Missing, 6 privates.
S. Carolina do. Wounded, 1 subaltern, 6 privates. Missing, 16 privates.
General Williamson's brigade. Killed, 1 serjeant, 5 privates. Wounded, 1 Captain, 1 subaltern, 1 serjeant, 8 privates.
Charlestown militia. Killed, 1 serjeant, 1 private. Wounded, 1 subaltern, 1 serjeant, 6 privates.
S. Carolina artillery. Killed, 1 subaltern, 1 private. Wounded, 1 serjeant, 4 privates.
Cavalry. Killed, 1 private. Wounded, 1 General, 2 Captains, 5 privates.
Total killed. 2 Captains, 4 subalterns, 7 serjeants, 48 privates.
Wounded, 7 Captains, 14 subalterns, 14 serjeants, 143 privates.
Missing, 34 privates.
We have not been able to learn the exact loss of our Allies; it is generally said to be about 400 killed and wounded.
The gallant Count Pulaski died at sea, on his return from Georgia, of his wounds; and on Thursday last his funeral rites were performed here, in a manner suitable to the rank and merits of that intrepid and much lamented officer.
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Savannah
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October 9, 1779
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american totals: killed 2 captains, 4 subalterns, 7 serjeants, 48 privates; wounded 7 captains, 14 subalterns, 14 serjeants, 143 privates; missing 34 privates. allies: about 400 killed and wounded. count pulaski died of wounds.
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Return of killed, wounded, and missing American troops in attack on Savannah, detailed by regiments including 1st S. Carolina, 2d, 3d, 6th, Virginia, Light infantry, Georgia militia, S. Carolina militia, General Williamson's brigade, Charlestown militia, S. Carolina artillery, Cavalry. Count Pulaski died at sea from wounds received; funeral performed Thursday last in Charlestown.