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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In a successful raid on December 22, Capt. Williams and 25 volunteer horse from New-York levies captured British officers and privates at Morrisania without loss, covered by Capt. Pritchard's infantry. General Washington commended their bravery in orders from Highlands on December 25.
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Extract from GENERAL ORDERS.
Head Quarters, Highlands, Dec. 25.
The General has the pleasure of acquainting the army that Capt. Williams, of the New-York levies, doing duty on the lines, on the night of the 22d instant, made an excursion to Morrisania, with 25 volunteer horse; and brought off one Captain, one Lieutenant, and seven private prisoners, without any loss on our side. Capt. Pritchard, with a detachment of infantry, moved down to cover the retreat in case it should have been necessary; but the enemy dared not pursue the horse.
The General presents his thanks to Capt. Williams, and the volunteers who were with him, for the spirit and address exhibited by them on this enterprise.
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Night Of The 22d Instant
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Capt. Williams of the New-York levies led 25 volunteer horse on an excursion to Morrisania, capturing one Captain, one Lieutenant, and seven private prisoners without loss. Capt. Pritchard's infantry detachment covered the retreat, but the enemy did not pursue. The General thanked Capt. Williams and the volunteers for their spirit and address.