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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Letter from Philadelphia reports British enemy encamped at Somerset Courthouse with 7000 troops; American forces under Generals Arnold at Correll's Ferry, Sullivan at Princeton, and Washington expected to reach 20,000; Jersey militia mobilized, general engagement anticipated. Also, limited British reinforcements and six ships of war in the bay.
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The enemy are encamped at Somerset courthouse, about 7000 strong. General Arnold is at Correll's ferry, with the militia; and general Sullivan at Princeton, with a large body. General Washington will be 20,000 strong this week: a general engagement is daily expected. All the Jersey militia are turned out to a man, and ours are draughted. All seem well pleased. -- Late accounts from England say they cannot send over 20,000 men to Howe this summer; and there was a hot press, but could not half man their ships. ---Six ships of war, and 7 tenders, in our bay.
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all seem well pleased
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The enemy are encamped at Somerset courthouse, about 7000 strong. General Arnold is at Correll's ferry, with the militia; and general Sullivan at Princeton, with a large body. General Washington will be 20,000 strong this week: a general engagement is daily expected. All the Jersey militia are turned out to a man, and ours are draughted. Late accounts from England say they cannot send over 20,000 men to Howe this summer; and there was a hot press, but could not half man their ships. Six ships of war, and 7 tenders, in our bay.