. Antique views of ye towne of Boston . of theireve-. Fire low. Aim at their waistbands. Pick offthe commanders. Aim at the handsome coats. The troopskepi tiring a> they approached the lines. The order was at lastgiven to the Americans to fire, when there was a simultaniousdischarge from the redoubt and breastwork that did terribleexecution on the British ranks. But it was received with veteranfirmness, and for a few minutes was sharply returned. TheAmericans being protected by their works, Buffered but little, buttheir murderous balls literally strewed the ground with the deadand wounded o
. Antique views of ye towne of Boston . of theireve-. Fire low. Aim at their waistbands. Pick offthe commanders. Aim at the handsome coats. The troopskepi tiring a> they approached the lines. The order was at lastgiven to the Americans to fire, when there was a simultaniousdischarge from the redoubt and breastwork that did terribleexecution on the British ranks. But it was received with veteranfirmness, and for a few minutes was sharply returned. TheAmericans being protected by their works, Buffered but little, buttheir murderous balls literally strewed the ground with the deadand wounded of the enemy. General Pigot was obliged to order aretreat, when the exulting shout of victory rose from the Americanlines. General Howe, in the meantime, led the right wing againstthe ran fence. The light infantry moved along the shore of Mysticriver, to turn the extreme left of the American line, while thegrenadiers advanced directly in front. The Americans first openedon them with their field pieces with great effect, some of the can-. ANTIQUE VIEWS OF BOSTON. 247 non being fired by Putnam. This drew the enemys fire, whichthey continued with the regularity of troops on parade. At lengththe word was given to fire. Many were marksmen, intent oncutting down the British officers. They used the fence for a restfor their pieces, and the bullets were true to their message. Thecompanies were cut up with terrible severity and so great was thecarnage that the columns a few moments before so proud and firmin their array were disconcerted, partly broken, and then now moments of joy succeeded long hours of toil, anxietyand peril. The American volunteer saw the veterans of Englandretreat before his fire, and felt a new confidence in himself. Theresult too was obtained with but little loss on his side. Charlestown in the meantime, had been set on fire by shells firedfrom Copps Hill and • by a party of marines from the Howe in a short time rallied his troops and
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