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Domestic News
October 13, 1781
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Extract from British General Orders in New York on September 17, 1781, praising Brigadier-General Arnold's successful expedition against New London on September 6, including the assault on Fort Griswold, while lamenting losses among officers and men of the 40th and 54th regiments.
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Extract from General Orders issued at New-York, Sept. 17, 1781, taken from Rivington's New-York paper of Sept. 20.
Brigadier-General Arnold having reported to the Commander in Chief the success of the expedition under his direction against New-London, on the 6th instant, his Excellency has the pleasure of signifying to the army his high sense he entertains of the very distinguishable share the corps employed upon that service: But, as he draws the greatest satisfaction from the ardor of the troops, which enabled them to carry by assault a post of such strength as Fort-Griswold is represented to be, he cannot but lament, with the deepest concern, the loss of officers and men sustained by the 40th and 54th regiments, who had the honor of that attack.
Brigadier-General Arnold having reported to the Commander in Chief the success of the expedition under his direction against New-London, on the 6th instant, his Excellency has the pleasure of signifying to the army his high sense he entertains of the very distinguishable share the corps employed upon that service: But, as he draws the greatest satisfaction from the ardor of the troops, which enabled them to carry by assault a post of such strength as Fort-Griswold is represented to be, he cannot but lament, with the deepest concern, the loss of officers and men sustained by the 40th and 54th regiments, who had the honor of that attack.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Arnold Expedition
New London
Fort Griswold
British Assault
Regiment Losses
What entities or persons were involved?
Brigadier General Arnold
Commander In Chief
Where did it happen?
New London
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New London
Event Date
Sept. 6, 1781
Key Persons
Brigadier General Arnold
Commander In Chief
Outcome
success of the expedition, but loss of officers and men sustained by the 40th and 54th regiments
Event Details
Brigadier-General Arnold reported the success of the expedition under his direction against New-London on the 6th instant. The troops carried Fort-Griswold by assault despite its strength.