Memoirs of Samuel Smith a Soldier of the Revolution 1776 1786
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I found, however, a large hogshead, knocked in at one end, and got into it for shelter. Soon after the storm, an action took place. In this action the Americans were obliged to retreat. It so happened that it brought the Rhode Island brigade in the rear. Boats were employed all night in carrying off baggage and troops. About sun- rise it came our turn to fight, and we descended upon a party of British at the fort on Butts Hill. The British scaled the walls on one side, while the Americans en- t...ered the gate. We drove the British completely from the fort, dis- mounted and spiked their cannon, and then hastened to the boats which were Waiting for us, and retreated from the Island. Soon after, the drafted men were discharged, and we marched to Warren* for winter headquarters. The sol- diers called for pay. They had had promises of pay for one month in the new emission money. The money was retained by our officers, and we marched to Providence *A town in Bristol Co. , R. I. , at the mouth of Palmer's River, eleven miles from Providence.
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