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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Baltimore report on February 4 of 8000 New England troops landing on Long Island, marching to Brooklyn, and driving out enemies including Tryon and De Lancey's forces; General Heath with troops retakes Fort Washington and regains much of York Island up to near New York City.
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Just as this paper was going to press, very important intelligence is said to be arrived of 8000 New England troops having landed on Long Island, and marched as far westward as the town of Brooklyn, within two miles of the city of New York, driving the enemy, particularly Tryon and De Lancey's traitors, like chaff before the wind; also that general Heath, with another body of New England and New York troops, had retaken Fort Washington, and regained all York island, from Kingsbridge down as far as Bayard's Hill, within half a mile of the city, which is now supposed to be possessed by our brave countrymen. Whenever a confirmation and particulars arrive, we shall, as soon as possible, obtain them for our readers.
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New York
Event Date
February 4
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troops drove the enemy from brooklyn and regained york island up to near new york city; city supposed possessed by american forces.
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8000 New England troops landed on Long Island and marched to Brooklyn, driving the enemy including Tryon and De Lancey's traitors; General Heath with New England and New York troops retaken Fort Washington and regained all York Island from Kingsbridge to Bayard's Hill.