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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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On February 27, 1776, a detachment under Col. Caswell defeated about 2000 Highlanders and regulators at Moore's Creek Bridge near Wilmington, North Carolina, routing the enemy with 30 dead including Gen. M'Leod; Brig. Gen. Donald M'Donald captured.
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On the 27th of February last a detachment of the army under the command of Col. Caswell, was attacked by about 2000 Highlanders and regulators, at Moore's creek bridge, about sixteen miles above Wilmington. A general engagement ensued, and a complete victory was obtained, the enemy broken and routed, leaving about 30 dead and mortally wounded in the field. Among the former was General M'Leod, their commander in chief. Brigadier General Donald M'Donald is prisoner.
Published by order of the provincial council.
CORNELIUS HARNETT, P.
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Moore's Creek Bridge, About Sixteen Miles Above Wilmington, North Carolina
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27th Of February Last
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complete victory obtained, the enemy broken and routed, leaving about 30 dead and mortally wounded in the field. among the former was general m'leod, their commander in chief. brigadier general donald m'donald is prisoner.
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a detachment of the army under the command of Col. Caswell, was attacked by about 2000 Highlanders and regulators, at Moore's creek bridge, about sixteen miles above Wilmington. A general engagement ensued