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Domestic News
November 29, 1776
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
An express to Congress in Philadelphia reports that the British army attacked and captured Fort Washington near New York on November 19, with heavy firing suggesting significant enemy losses. This is seen as General Howe's final maneuver of the campaign, ending in disgrace.
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Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, Nov. 19.
This moment an express arrived to Congress, with advice that the enemy's whole army, passing down to New York, attacked Fort Washington by storm, and carried it, but with what expense we cannot yet tell, as we have not the particulars; but as the firing continued long and heavy, it is supposed they met with great loss.---This seems to be the last stroke left for general Howe this campaign. His manoeuvres must now end, and with disgrace, after the monstrous expense and enormous force of this year.
This moment an express arrived to Congress, with advice that the enemy's whole army, passing down to New York, attacked Fort Washington by storm, and carried it, but with what expense we cannot yet tell, as we have not the particulars; but as the firing continued long and heavy, it is supposed they met with great loss.---This seems to be the last stroke left for general Howe this campaign. His manoeuvres must now end, and with disgrace, after the monstrous expense and enormous force of this year.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Fort Washington
British Attack
General Howe
Congress Express
Campaign End
What entities or persons were involved?
General Howe
Where did it happen?
Fort Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort Washington
Event Date
Nov. 19
Key Persons
General Howe
Outcome
fort captured by enemy; heavy and prolonged firing suggests great loss to the enemy
Event Details
The enemy's whole army, passing down to New York, attacked Fort Washington by storm and carried it; particulars of expense unknown but firing continued long and heavy