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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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From Fishkill on June 10: Six enemy ships arrived at King's Ferry. Enemy forces of 5400 advanced two miles from the ferry, fortifying Stony Point, occupying passes near Haverstraw and Forest of Dean, and approaching Peek's Kill while cutting timber for blockhouses. General Washington's army and troops are positioned on both sides of the river, with West Point garrisoned for defense, anticipating a favorable outcome if attacked.
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Last Tuesday night, six ships came to King's ferry; the enemy have advanced about two miles from the ferry, and are fortifying at Stony Point, on the west side of the river and have occupied the pass from Haverstraw to the forest of Dean; they have advanced on the east side within about two miles of Peek's Kill, and are cutting timber for block houses. General Washington with his army on the west, and the troops on the east side of the river, are posted, and the garrison at West Point being well provided for defence, we have reason to hope a favourable issue, if the enemy should make an attempt to force the posts in the Highlands. The enemy's force are 5400 men.
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Highlands
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Last Tuesday Night, June 10
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enemy force of 5400 men; american forces positioned for defense with hope for favorable issue if attacked
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Six ships arrived at King's Ferry; enemy advanced two miles from ferry, fortifying Stony Point on west side of river, occupied pass from Haverstraw to Forest of Dean, advanced within two miles of Peek's Kill on east side, cutting timber for block houses; General Washington with army on west and troops on east side posted, West Point garrison well provided for defense