Retreat of the British at Lexington Mass

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Description: Lexington Mass stone cannon marking the spot where Earl Percy came to the aid of the fleeing Redcoats.

Undividedback not used.

The harried Redcoats marched into Lexington at about the same time as Earl Percy. The panicked soldiers raced past Lexington Green where they had celebrated earlier and faced a line of bayonets at Monroe's Tavern warning them to halt or die. This managed to sober the troops. Percy brought two 6 pound field guns with him, dispersed the Rebels. The troops had been marching and fighting 14 hours so they earned an hours rest. At 3 PM the Redcoats formed up again. A small group of 50 men were assigned to the front to clear the way. Col. Smiths Light Infantry was next, followed by the Grenadiers and then wagons carrying injured and prisoners. The Kings Own were deployed on the right flank and the 47th Foot were given the left. The rear guard consisted of the Royal Welch Fusiliers. A tough fight to get to Boston was made tougher because they were low on ammunition.

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Status: For Sale	Reference#: J706
Condition: See Photo	Year: ca 1905
Maker: A. C. Blossoman
Title: Retreat of the British at Lexington Mass

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