From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. February 26.—Yesterday morning a body of the British, consisting of the 42d and 33d regiments, and the light infantry of the guards, in number about a thousand, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Stirling, attempted to surprise the troops and inhabitants of …

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