| Description | Letter not signed nor addressed, probably from Captain Laurie of the 43rd to his father (see 22 May), sends printed paper containing an account of the action on the 19th, English loss not so considerable as at first imagined, Lieutenant Hull of his company has since died of his wounds, Enemy's loss four times greater than theirs, denies from personal observation that the troops first fired upon the people, complains of cruelty shown by the enemy, all communication with the country is now cut off, and a large force gathered here from this and neighbouring provinces ready for action, the General's conduct has been to avoid extremities and use conciliatory measures, proceedings of troops and engineers since 19th ultimo, many persons have left the town with the General's permission, all communication with the country being cut off, fresh provisions are unavailable, gives list of rebel Generals, want of money and provisions will surely make them disperse soon, help expected from Halifax for the English |