The British took refuge in two houses connected with the fortifications, and commenced a fire from the doors and windows.

These were instantly forced open; and the whole party, amounting to fifty-four, among whom were a lieutenant colonel, captain, and subaltern, were killed or taken.

Stores to a considerable amount were destroyed, the fort was demolished, and the magazines were consumed by fire.

The objects of the expedition being accomplished, Major Talmadge recrossed the Sound without having lost a man.

On the recommendation of General Washington, congress passed a resolution, expressing a high sense of the merit of those engaged in the expedition.
[Sidenote: December.] [Sidenote: The army retires into winter quarters.] No objects for enterprise presenting themselves, the troops were placed in winter quarters early in December.