By two men from stonington we learn, that Cap [James] Wallace chased a Vessel in there ー that the Cutters pursueing there Boats in there A Man standing on land called to the Boats & directed them. Upon which the Cutters told them they would fire on the To[wn] if the p[eo]ple directed the Boats. At length the Cutters fired two rounds on the Boats & then come up and fired with Swivels & Small Arms on the Town. The p[eo]ple then Sent out a Flag of Truce & Wallace fired on them, they returned. Then Wallace drew up & fired away on the Houses. The p[eo]ple returned the fire on the Cutters, who were getting away Some Vessels, upon this they had a parly & ceased firing. But the Man o' War's men proceeding to get out & carrying off 4 Vessels from the Wharfs, the p[eo]ple told them they would defend them. Then the fire on both Sides was returned. And Wallace fired on the Houses from IX o'clock morng 'till one & ceased for Dinner. After which he began again & fired till near night. Greatly damaged the Houses But a Mercifull Providence prevented the loss of any lives on our Side & only one Wounded. Wallace then drew off & anchored under Fisher's Isld
