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American Rcvclution. ^ 2QI

that were therein, became captives to the men of Britain.

23. And on the morning of the next day, Leslie^ a captain and fervant of the king of Britain, cook poiTeilion of the town.

24. Now the flainand wounded of the men o[ Britain, were two hundred three fcore and five perfons; and of the people of the Provin- ces, about the fame number.

25. And the number of the captives taken in the town, were five thoufand men; howbe- it^ the foldiers of the garrifon were only two thoufand five hundred : and amongil: the cap- tives, were a large number of the chief men of the Province; and four hundred of the dc- flroying engines were taken.