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which three of them were killed, and two wouA^ 

 ded. Nichols then began the attack, and was 

 lollowcd by all the other divisions ; those in the 

 iront immediately advanced, and in a few min- 

 utes the action became general. It lasted about 

 two hours, and was like one continued peal of 

 thunder. Baum made a brave defence ; and' 

 the German dragoons, after they had expended 

 their ammunition, led by their colonel, charged 

 with their swords, but they were soon over- 

 powered. Their works were carried on all 

 sides, their two pieces of cannon were taken, 

 colonel Baum himself was mortally wounded 

 and taken prisoner, and all his men, except a 

 few who had escaped into the woods, were either 

 killed or taken prisoners. Having compleated 

 the business by taking the whole party, the mi- 

 litia began to disperse, and look out for plunder. 

 But in a few minutes Stark received information 

 that a large reinforcement was on their march, 

 and within two miles of him. Fortunately at 

 that moment colonel Warner came up with his 

 regiment from Manchester. This brave and 

 experienced officer commanded a regiment of 

 continental troops, which had been raised in 

 Vermont. Mortified that he had not been in 

 the former engagement, he instantly led on his 

 men against Breyman, and began the. second 

 engagement. Stark collected the militia as soon 

 as possible, and pushed on to his assistance. 

 The action became general, and the battle con- 

 tinued obstinate on both sides till sunset, when 

 the Germans were forced to give way, and were 

 pursued till dark. They left their two field 

 pieces behind, and a considerable number were 



