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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Extract of letter from officer in 2d battalion at Amboy, July 22, 1776: Reports arrival from Woodbridge, troops in view of enemy across sound, high spirits; Col. Atlee's battalion arrived yesterday, alarming enemy; forces total ~1900 men opposite ~2000 enemy; encampment to be marked today, tents tomorrow.
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"We arrived here Saturday morning from Woodbridge, with our battalion, except Capt. Wilcox's company, who are stationed at Smith's farm, on Woodbridge Neck. We are now in full view of the enemy, only separated by the sound, which is about as wide as Schuylkill; our men are in high spirits, and longing for an opportunity to have a skirmish with them. Yesterday Col. Atlee's battalion came in and marched along the beach; they made a good appearance, and I think alarmed the enemy not a little. We could distinctly see a number of the officers observing with spy-glasses, and their men drew up in a line appeared greatly surprised. We have here Col. Miles, Col. Atlee, the 2d battalion, Capt. Moulder's company, and a Jersey company of artillery, in all about 1900 men. It is supposed the enemy have about 2000 men opposite us: When our numbers are a little more augmented it is expected we shall do something. To-day our encampment will be marked out, and to-morrow the battalion will pitch their tents."
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Amboy
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July 22d, 1776
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Arrival of 2d battalion from Woodbridge Saturday morning, except Capt. Wilcox's company at Smith's farm; in view of enemy across sound; men in high spirits; Col. Atlee's battalion arrived yesterday and marched along beach, alarming enemy; forces include Col. Miles, Col. Atlee, 2d battalion, Capt. Moulder's company, Jersey artillery company, total about 1900 men opposite supposed 2000 enemy; encampment to be marked today, tents tomorrow.