Stark, James Henry · Boston : Published by ye Photo-electrotype engraving co. ... · leaf 254
ody of Americans were now in full retreat,er< issing the brow of Bunker Hill. At this place occured the greatestslaughter. Gen. Putnam rode to the rear of the retreating troops,exclaiming, Make a stand here, we can stop them. In Godsname, foiin, and give them one shot more. It was impossible… … ANTIQUE VIEWS OF BOSTON. 251 with the rest, so fierce was the onslaught of the British. Thewhole body, retired over the Neck, amidst the shot from the ene-mys ships and batteries, and were met by additional troops ontheir way to the heights, who also joined in the retreat. TheBritish troops took…
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