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jan 14, 1782 - Skirmish at Near Dorchester

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Major John Coffin with forty-five (45) of his NY Volunteers surprised a party of the 3rd Regiment of Continental Light Infantry Dragoons (VA) led by Lt. John Kelly. Major Coffin captured Lt. Kelly and seven of his men.

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jan 14, 1782
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~ 243 years ago