The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-09-07
A TALE OF THE REVOLUTION.
From yahnsol's Life Of Greene.

From yahnson's Life Of Greene
The following narrative of the adventures
of sentinel in the continental service, will
shew that the character of 'Dalgetsy,' in the
LEGEND Of Montrose,' has not been without
parallel in real life.
AT the moment of the retreat, on the 18th
of May, 1882, when Col. Laurens, command
ing the troops Of Gen. Greene's army, beat
up the quarters of the enemy near Accaoec,
Michael Docherty, distinguished soldier
Of the Delawares, said to a comrade VINO
was near him. 1t does my heart good TO
think that but little blood has been split this
day and that we are likely to see the close
of it without fight. No notice was taken
of his speech at the time, but meeting him
shortly after in the camp, enquired how he
who was so much applauded fer uncommon
gallantry, should have expressed so great
delight on beholding the enemy indisposed
for action. "And who besides myself had
better right to be released, wonder" said
Docherty-" Wounds and captivity have no
charms for me, and Michael has never for
get, but as badluck would have it, Doth have
been his portion. When give little piece
of the history Of my past life, you will give
credit for my wish to be careful OF the part
that's to come. was unlucky from the jump
jeant of company in the Delaware regi-
ment, my captain being killed, and lieuten-
ant absenting himself from the field for the
greater safety of his mothers son, fought
with desperation till our ammunition was
expended and my comrades being compel
led to retire, was left hopeless and wound
ed on the ground, and fell into the hands of
the enemy. Confinement was never agree
able 10 me could never be asy within the
walls Of prison. a recruiting sargeant OF
the British, who was at home In his business,
and up to all manner OF cajolery by dint OF
perpetual blarny, gained my good will, sip
ped the bounty into my hand, which pock-
eted, and entered a volunteer into the 18th
regiment. Stoney Point was our station,
and thought myself snugly out OF harms
way, when one ugly night, when did not
dream of such an accident, the post was car
ried at point Of bayenet, and an unlucky
thrust laid me PROSTATE on the earth. II
was great consolation, although this wa
rough treatment from the hand OF ottriends,t tina
the Delawares were covered with glory, ans
as their prisoner l was sure to meet thei
kindest attention. My wound once cure'
and white washed of nv sins, my ancien
comrades received me with Kindness an
light heart, and hoping to gain my quantit
of laurels in the South, marched torwar
with the regiment as part OF the command
destined to recover the Carolinas and Geor
gia. The bloody battle of Camden, Tough
on the 18th day Of August, (bad luck to tn
day,) brought me once again into trouble
Our regiment was cut up root and branch
and poor Pilgarlic, my unfortunate seJ
wounded and made prisoner. My prejudi
ces against Jail, l have frankly told, an
bsng pretty conhdnnt that should not
whit better relish lodging in the inside {
prison-shp, once again suffered myse
to be persuaded, and listed in the infantry {
Tarleton's Legion. o! ootheration-what
mistake-I never had such bad company
as man of honor was out of my eAemen
and should certainly have given them L.
bail, but that had not time to brood owe
my misfortunes, for the battle of Cowper
quickly following, Howard and Kirk kwoo
gave us the bayonet so handsomely, that W
were taken one and all, and should hav
escaped unhurt had not dragon of Wash
ington's added slight scratch or two to tn
account already scored ON my unfortunat
carcass. AS to the miseries that have er
dured-afflicted with a scarcity of ever
thing but appetite and mosquitoes, I say ne
thing about them. My love for my countr
gives me courage to support that, and
great deal more when it comes. ! love IN
comrades and they love Docherty. Ea
changing kindness we give care to the dog
but surely you will not be surprised after a
that have said, that feel some qualms
the thought of battle, since, take whatev,
side will, l am always sure to find it IL
sprong one.
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