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May 12, 1775
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Extract of letter from besieged Boston (April 22-23) details casualties from engagement (Lt. Knight killed, many wounded), agreement to open town by surrendering arms, protection for residents, and humane treatment of wounded in Charlestown.
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Full Text
Extract of a letter from Boston, dated April 22 and 23.
"We have been closely besieged, and no provisions brought to market for several days, which has reduced us to an allowance. Lieutenant Knight was the only officer killed in the engagement; 14 officers wounded, two of whom dangerously. 62 privates killed and missing, and 105 wounded (part of every regiment, except that at the castle) exclusive of the marines, who suffered more than any regiment.
The Governor and Gentlemen of Boston have agreed to open the town, on condition of the inhabitants delivering up their arms to the selectmen. The Governor engages to protect the lives and property of such as choose to stay; those who choose to quit the town to go where they please, and the boats of the fleet to assist in conveying such persons, with their effects, as choose to go to any part of the harbour. The town was besieged by 20,000 men, who it was expected would attack the fortifications.
The wounded officers and soldiers were treated with great humanity by the inhabitants of Charlestown, on their return."
"We have been closely besieged, and no provisions brought to market for several days, which has reduced us to an allowance. Lieutenant Knight was the only officer killed in the engagement; 14 officers wounded, two of whom dangerously. 62 privates killed and missing, and 105 wounded (part of every regiment, except that at the castle) exclusive of the marines, who suffered more than any regiment.
The Governor and Gentlemen of Boston have agreed to open the town, on condition of the inhabitants delivering up their arms to the selectmen. The Governor engages to protect the lives and property of such as choose to stay; those who choose to quit the town to go where they please, and the boats of the fleet to assist in conveying such persons, with their effects, as choose to go to any part of the harbour. The town was besieged by 20,000 men, who it was expected would attack the fortifications.
The wounded officers and soldiers were treated with great humanity by the inhabitants of Charlestown, on their return."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Siege Of Boston
Military Casualties
Town Surrender
Wounded Treatment
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieutenant Knight
Governor
Where did it happen?
Boston, Charlestown
Story Details
Key Persons
Lieutenant Knight
Governor
Location
Boston, Charlestown
Event Date
April 22 And 23
Story Details
Boston under siege with no provisions; casualties from engagement include Lieutenant Knight killed and many wounded; agreement to open town by delivering arms to selectmen, with protection for inhabitants; wounded treated humanely in Charlestown.