[Troublous Times in Canada by John A. Macdonald]@TWC D-Link bookTroublous Times in Canada CHAPTER IV 14/15
They threw away their arms, accoutrements and clothing as they ran, and did not stop until they were far over the American border. At nightfall three shots were fired by the Fenians from their field gun, but their aim was faulty, and the shots did no damage to our men.
During the whole engagement not one of the Canadians was even wounded. The Fenian loss was four or five killed and 15 or 18 wounded.
Three of their dead were at one time plainly in view from our lines, while another was reported as lying dead in a brook at the foot of the hill. Among the wounded was the Fenian General Donnelly.
During the night lights were seen moving over the fields in search of the Fenian dead and wounded, who were removed to the United States by civilians.
After his defeat the repulsed General O'Neil took refuge in a brick house, from which he was turned out by the owner.
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