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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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General Heath congratulates the army on the successful American capture of Fort Strong on Long Island on October 3, 1781, planned by Major Talmage and executed by Major Trescott, with no American losses and several enemy prisoners taken.
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The following was last evening received from General Heath's Head Quarters:
Head-Quarters, Continental Village, October 5. 1781.
THE General congratulates the army on the success of the American arms. in the reduction of Fort Strong on Long Island, on the morning of the 3d instant: This enterprise was planned by Major Talmage, and executed by Major Trescott, with an address and gallantry which does them great honor.
The General presents his thanks to Major Talmage, Major Trescott, and the other brave officers and men. both soldiers and boat-men, who signalized themselves on this occasion. It adds much to the pleasure of this success, that it was obtained without the loss of a man killed, and but one wounded of the enemy, two Captains, one Lieutenant, and eighteen rank and file were made prisoners, besides several killed and wounded—two double-fortified 4 Pounders were destroyed. The colour of the fort; one brass 3 pounder, a number of small arms, ammunition, &c, are trophies of victory.
Extract from general orders.
H. SEWALL. A. D. C.
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Fort Strong On Long Island
Event Date
Morning Of The 3d Instant, October 1781
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no american losses; one enemy wounded; two captains, one lieutenant, and eighteen rank and file made prisoners; several enemy killed and wounded; two double-fortified 4 pounders destroyed; trophies include the colour of the fort, one brass 3 pounder, small arms, ammunition.
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The American forces reduced Fort Strong on Long Island; enterprise planned by Major Talmage and executed by Major Trescott with address and gallantry; General Heath thanks the officers and men involved, including soldiers and boat-men.