The Narrative of Major Abraham Leggett of the Army of the Revolution Now First
The Narrative of Major Abraham Leggett of the Army of the Revolution Now First
Abraham Leggett
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(20) The battle of White Plains was fought on the 28th October, 1776. The Americans were commanded by Gen. McDougall, and the British by Gen. Leslie. The action was but partial, and was undecided. The loss on both sides was about equal. Among the persons wounded on the side of the British, was Lieutenant-Col. Musgrave, commanding the light infantry ; among the killed was Lieutenant-Col. Cars, of the 35th, and Capt. Evelyn, of the 4tli regiment. Among the wounded on the side of the Americans, wa...s Col. Smallwood. "While the engagement was going on, " says Eamsay, "the baggage of the Amei-icans was moved off in full view of the British army. Soon after this, Washington changed his front; his left wing stood fast, and his right fell back to some hills. In this position, which was an admirable one in a military point of view, he both desired and expected an action ; but Gen. Howe declined it, and drew off his forces towards Dobb's Ferry. The Americans afterwards retired to North Castle. '^ Ramsay's Am.
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