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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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On August 27 near New York, American troops clashed in several skirmishes with British forces estimated at 20,000 strong, capturing 22 prisoners including Major Cudjoe of Lord Dunmore's black regiment. Enemy attacks on lines were repulsed with considerable loss; American troops in high spirits.
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[Supposed to be 20,000 strong.] Yesterday several skirmishes happened between our troops and theirs, but yet cannot obtain any particular account. All we can learn is, that we have taken 22 prisoners, viz. a Captain, serjeant, corporal, and 16 privates, belonging to the marines, and Major Cudjoe, commander of Lord Dunmore's black regiment. Never did troops behave with greater courage and resolution, than ours did, on the occasion. They made several attacks upon our lines, but were repulsed with considerable loss. Our troops are in high spirits. We hourly expect to hear of their renewing the attack.
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New York
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Yesterday
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22 prisoners taken (a captain, serjeant, corporal, 16 privates from marines, and major cudjoe); enemy repulsed with considerable loss
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Several skirmishes between our troops and theirs; troops behaved with great courage; enemy made attacks on our lines but were repulsed; our troops in high spirits, expect renewed attack