One of the 71st Regiment's men had been assigned as a "safeguard" in a private residence, a position normally out of bounds to attack in European warfare. This soldier had been killed by Patriot partisans, and neither Williamson nor Lincoln wanted to prosecute them for the violation.
One of the 71st Regiment's men had been assigned as a sentinel in a private residence, a position usually beyond the reach of attack in European warfare. This soldier was killed by Patriot partisans, and neither Williamson nor Lincoln wanted to pursue prosecution for the infraction.