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NG.777.020
24 Jul 1777:32 (28)
Extract of a letter from New-York, dated June 30, 1777.
General Howe, with the principal part of the Army, moved
within two miles of Washington's strong post in the
mountains, tarried there some days, and hove up works, with
seeming inclination to attack. On Friday se'nnight he
suddenly withdrew his whole Army and retreated with
precipitation. The bait took as we thought and the rebels
pursued his rear. He continued his march to Amboy, sent
part of the troop to Staten-Island and actually embarked
some. The Rebels, highly elated, sang Te Deum, illuminated
Brunswick, Elizabeth-Town, &c. Washington, with his Army,
quitted their skulking holes, and with great resolution,
came within ten miles of Amboy.
. . . [15 more lines on Washington's tactical retreat,
capturing Sterling's canteens.]
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