Still from the HMdb.
This is a Canadian marker erected in 2014.
After an hour of continuous gunfire exchange, the British began to withdraw. Soon the area was empty, except for the dead British regulars.
Even though his men had won a clear victory, Captain Andrew Holmes would not allow them to rob the dead British soldiers of their shoes and clothes, in respect for the bravery they had shown.
The American casualties amounted to 5 killed and 3 wounded.
Captain Holmes and his officers were concerned that the British would counter attack and they also withdrew.
--Brock-Perry
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