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Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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British troops under Sir Ralph Abercromby repelled a major attack by Dutch and French forces in Holland on September 10, inflicting heavy casualties and capturing equipment while suffering minimal losses.
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Of the British in Holland.
LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.
Downing-Street, September 16.
A dispatch, of which the following is a copy, this morning received from lieutenant-general Sir Ralph Abercromby, K. B. at the office of the right honourable Henry Dundas, one of his Majesty's principal secretaries of state.
Head-Quarters, Schagen-Brug, September 11.
SIR,
Having fully considered the position which the British troops had occupied on the 2d instant, and having in view the certainty of speedy and powerful reinforcements, I determined to remain until then on the defensive.
From the information which we had received, we were apprised of the enemy's intention to attack us, and we were daily improving the advantages of our situation.
Yesterday morning, at day-break, the enemy commenced an attack on our centre and right, from St. Martin's to Petten, in three columns, and apparently with their whole force.
The column on the right, composed of Dutch troops, and under the command of general Daendels, directed its attack on the village of St. Martin's.
The centre column of the enemy, under the orders of general de Moncean, likewise composed of Dutch troops, marched to Crabbendam and Zyper-Sluys.
The left column of the enemy, composed of French, directed itself on the position occupied by major-general Burrard, commanding the second brigade of guards.
The enemy advanced, particularly on their left and centre, with great intrepidity, and penetrated with the heads of their columns to within 100 yards of the post occupied by the British troops. They were, however, everywhere repulsed, owing to the strength of our position, and the determined courage of the troops. About 10 o'clock the enemy retired towards Alkmaar, leaving behind them many dead and some wounded men, with one piece of cannon, a number of waggons, pontoons, and portable bridges. Colonel MacDonald with the reserve pursued them for some time, and quickened their retreat.
It is impossible for me to do full justice to the good conduct of the troops.
The two brigades of guards repulsed with great vigour the columns of the French which had advanced to attack them, and where the slaughter of the enemy was great.
It is difficult to state with any precision the loss of the enemy, but it cannot be computed at less than 800 or 1000 men; and on our side it does not exceed, in killed, wounded, and missing, 200 men. Exact returns shall be transmitted herewith.
I have the honour to be, &c.
R. ABERCROMBY.
Honourable Henry Dundas.
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Holland
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September 10
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enemy losses estimated at 800-1000 men killed and wounded, plus one cannon, waggons, pontoons, and portable bridges captured; british losses under 200 killed, wounded, and missing. enemy repulsed and retreated towards alkmaar.
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British troops under Sir Ralph Abercromby, positioned defensively near Schagen-Brug, repelled a dawn attack by three columns of Dutch and French enemy forces from St. Martin's to Petten. The enemy advanced boldly but was repulsed by the strength of British positions and courage of the troops, particularly the guards under Major-General Burrard. Colonel MacDonald pursued the retreating enemy.