After searching several days for the notorious Capt. John Bacon, Capt. Richard Shreve of the Burlington County light horse and Capt. Edward Thomas of the Mansfield militia stopped with their men near Cedar Bridge Tavern to refresh themselves. Bacon and his band of loyalists then surprised the militia and blocked their escape. As the militia gained the advantage, a party of locals unexpectedly fired on them, came to Bacon’s aid, and created a diversion that allowed him to escape. Among the patriots, one was killed and four were wounded, while four loyalists were also wounded, including Capt. Bacon.
