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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Extract of a letter from New York on Aug. 16 describes the near completion of expected troop reinforcements from New England and Pennsylvania, with soldiers in proper stations, strong posts, reserves ready, and high morale indicating determination for resistance or victory.
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"The complement of men expected is pretty near filled up by the last reinforcements from New England and Pennsylvania. Every thing, I can with truth assure you, has the most agreeable appearance. All have their proper stations. Posts of importance are strongly manned, while reserves are kept for possible contingencies. The spirit of the soldiery promises every thing. No levity or boasting in their countenances; but all the marks of a composed, patient, and determined resolution, that makes me anticipate either a most glorious resistance, or complete victory."
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New York
Event Date
Aug. 16
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The complement of men expected is pretty near filled up by the last reinforcements from New England and Pennsylvania. Every thing has the most agreeable appearance. All have their proper stations. Posts of importance are strongly manned, while reserves are kept for possible contingencies. The spirit of the soldiery promises every thing. No levity or boasting in their countenances; but all the marks of a composed, patient, and determined resolution, that makes anticipation of either a most glorious resistance, or complete victory.