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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Extract of a letter from Williamsburg dated Sept. 29 describes Gen. Greene's severe battle with British forces under Col. Stewart at Eutaw Springs on Sept. 8. American troops recovered lost artillery, routed the enemy, capturing prisoners and causing heavy British losses, though suffering 250 casualties including valuable officers.
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"I have seen a letter from Brigadier Geo. Jones, of North Carolina, to the Marquis de la Fayette, which says, that on the 8th of September, Gen. Greene had a very severe action with the British, commanded by Col. Stewart, at the Eutaw Springs, 60 miles from Charlestown. Our troops were hard pushed at first, and lost two field pieces: but the General making a spirited stroke, recovered them both, and took two others from the enemy; he followed up the blow, and routed and pursued them six miles: Col. Lee with two fresh regiments was pushed after the enemy, and came up with them, as a brisk firing was heard the next morning. The enemy left on the field 220 killed, 360 wounded; and 400 prisoners were taken, among which are 26 commissioned officers. Total 1010.
Our loss was 250 killed and wounded, among them some valuable officers. Colonel Washington's cavalry behaved bravely, but are mostly cut to pieces."
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Eutaw Springs, 60 Miles From Charlestown
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8th Of September
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Gen. Greene's troops engaged British forces at Eutaw Springs, initially losing two field pieces but recovering them and capturing two more, routing and pursuing the enemy six miles with Col. Lee's regiments following; British losses: 220 killed, 360 wounded, 400 prisoners; American losses: 250 killed and wounded.