The Battle of Cherry Valley, NY (Massacre) – November 10, 1778
NOTE: see separate document titled S171 for the complete document
Americans Commanded by Col. Ichabod Alden
Forces – 250; Killed – 70*; Wounded – ; Captured 33
British Commanded by Walter Butler & Chief Joseph Brant
Forces 700; Killed – ; Wounded – ; Captured –
Conclusion: British Victory
[this record doesn’t speak specifically of Moses Nelson, his family, his mother’s slaughter, or his capture. It does provide detailed record of others, though]