17th Oct’r, 1781
Two days ago, we cannonaded the British. They had not
the heart to reply with a single shot. This morning at 11 o’clock,
the First Pennsylvania Regiment mounted the trenches. A few shells
were thrown by the enemy, but this proved insufficient. It is being
reported throughout the camps that Cornwallis has communicated his
intention to surrender. We are all in a state of highest anxiety,
being in suspense as to the truth of these rumors.
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