Indian Records Series Bengal in 1756-1757 e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. At half past 10 the Kent swung, and brought her larboard broadside to bear. At 11 the Kent slipt her stern hawser, sent a boat and got it on board again. At 5 minutes past 12 a shot hulled the Kent and wounded two seamen, another lodged in the starboard side, and another in the heel Of the foretop-gallant mast. At 5 minutes past 1 p.m. Bawled down the red flag. At 45 minutes past 2 Colonel Clive came on board. At 55 minutes made the Salisbury's signal for a Lieutenant. At half past 3 p.m. Sent ashore two nine pounders with ammunition to Colonel Clive. The enemy continued firing some shot and a number Of fire arrows. The Kent and Tyger fired single guns to dismount those of the enemy; afterwards the Kent only fired, the Tyger being ordered to leave 03. At 4 sent ashore the two barges to assist in getting the guns up. At three quarters past 5 two of the King's soldiers were brought on board the Kent wounded. At 6 Colonel Clive came on board. At a quarter past 7 the Kent landed 50 seamen and an Officer. At half past 8 the body of the Fort was on fire, and at 45 minutes Captain Bridge came on board with an account of our being in possession of it.