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Huntington, Jedediah to Jabez Huntington, 1776 September 28; No. 594 Jedediah Huntington to Jabez Huntington

Identifier(s)

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Description

Informs him that Joshua Huntington led an abortive attempt to carry off cannon from Governor's Island, [N.Y.]; mentions the names of American colonels and lieutenant colonels who were captured, died of sickness, or killed since the British landed on Long Island, [N.Y.]; describes the American attack on Montresor's Island, [N.Y.]; informs him that a committee of Congress has been in camp in order to arrange a plan for a new army and describes the proposed plan; informs him about the arrival from Canada of American prisoners on parole; mentions that Gen. [John] Sullivan was exchanged and that [William Alexander], Lord Stirling is to be exchanged; mentions that a camp is being built and expresses confidence that the Americans will be able to hold their ground; informs him that one-third of the city of New York was consumed in a fire and that the British committed "unheard of Barbarities" on suspected incendiaries; informs him that Capt. [Nathan] Hale was sent as a spy to Long Island, detected, and hanged in New York; mentions that the enemy took possession of Paulus Hook, [N.J.] and that the Americans built a breastwork from river to river approximately ten miles from New York and gives the disposition of American troops; [postscript]: suggests that commanding officers of regiments be consulted about the appointment of their subordinates.

Creator

Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818et al

Subject

United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Huntington, Jabez, 1719-1786; Huntington, Joshua, 1786-1819; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Lord Stirling, William Alexander; Hale, Nathan, 1755-1776

Date

1776-09-28; 2022