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Domestic News
August 31, 1776
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Report from Philadelphia on August 20 of an escaped person's account: German troops from Halifax landed on Staten Island, awaiting reinforcements before attacking New York; British troops express contempt for Washington's army and expect to join Burgoyne there for winter.
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PHILADELPHIA, August 20.
[From a person] who escaped a few days ago from Staten Island, that the German troops lately arrived from Halifax are landed on the island, where it is said they are to wait the arrival of another reinforcement (which is hourly expected) before the attack will be made on New York.
He adds, that the British troops speak with great contempt of General Washington's army, and are assured that they will have the pleasure of soon meeting and spending the winter with General Burgoyne and his troops in New York.
[From a person] who escaped a few days ago from Staten Island, that the German troops lately arrived from Halifax are landed on the island, where it is said they are to wait the arrival of another reinforcement (which is hourly expected) before the attack will be made on New York.
He adds, that the British troops speak with great contempt of General Washington's army, and are assured that they will have the pleasure of soon meeting and spending the winter with General Burgoyne and his troops in New York.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
German Troops
British Troops
Staten Island
New York Attack
General Washington
General Burgoyne
What entities or persons were involved?
General Washington
General Burgoyne
Where did it happen?
Staten Island
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Staten Island
Event Date
August 20
Key Persons
General Washington
General Burgoyne
Event Details
An escaped person reports that German troops from Halifax have landed on Staten Island and are waiting for reinforcements before attacking New York. British troops express contempt for General Washington's army and anticipate joining General Burgoyne's troops in New York for the winter.