Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Captain Depeyster” in chapter 17 of George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10:
...ish was no longer tenable.
Ferguson having been killed, the enemy attempted to retreat along the top of the ridge; but, finding themselves held in check by the brave men of Williams and Cleaveland, Captain Depeyster , the commanding officer of the British, hoisted a flag.
The firing immediately ceased; the enemy laid down their arms and surrendered themselves prisoners at discretion.
The loss of the British...
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