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The Defence of Stonington (Connecticut)
by J. Hammond Trumbull

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Against a British Squadron, August 9th to 12th, 1814, by J. Hammond Trumbull This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org

Title: The Defence of Stonington (Connecticut) Against a British Squadron, August 9th to 12th, 1814

Author: J. Hammond Trumbull

Release Date: October 18, 2008 [EBook #26946]

Language: English

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THE

Defence of Stonington

(CONNECTICUT)

AGAINST A BRITISH SQUADRON,

AUGUST 9TH TO 12TH, 1814.

"Vixere fortes ante Agamemnona."

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HARTFORD: 1864.

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[Transcriber's Note: the various spellings of Ramilies have been retained in the text. Similarly, some opening quotes are not always matched with closing quotes.]

CONTENTS.

INTRODUCTORY NOTE, page v

RECORD OF THE EXTRAORDINARY ATTACK ON STONINGTON, 9

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