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FERGUSON dashed about on his horse blowing a silver whistle he used to
maneuver his men. Wearing his checkered hunting shirt, he made a perfect target
and he fell from his horse, one foot caught in the stirrup and several bullet holes
in his body. His second in command raised the white flag of surrender. The battle
had lasted less than one hour.
It had been another bad day for the Loyalist-- 157 killed, 164 wounded, and 698
taken prisoner. The Patriots lost 28 and had 64 wounded out of 900 men. The
prisoners were marched to Gilbert Town where 30 or 40 were tried for helping
the British loot and raid. Twelve were convicted. Ten were executed.
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Ch. 10 Pg. 8
