Rhode Island Historical Tracts (Classic Reprint)

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Rhode Island Historical Tracts (Classic Reprint)
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Excerpt from Rhode Island Historical Tracts

The occasion which gave rise to the following address was the celebration Of the centenary of the capture of major-general Richard Prescott by lieutenant-colonel William Barton. The celebration was under the auspices of the First Light’ Infantry Veteran Association of Providence, commanded by lieutenant-colonel Henry Staples, the members of the Rhode Island Historical Society participating by invitation of the Veteran Association. It took place at Portsmouth, Rhode Island, July loth, 1877. (the capture took place during the night of the 9th July, The Veterans were led by their drum band, dressed in the Old Continental uniform, dark brown coats of velvet, leather-colored knee breeches, and three cornereil hats.

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