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Domestic News
May 31, 1776
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Extract of letter from Philadelphia dated May 20 reports 70 British transports carrying 10,000 men arriving off New York; defenses fortified with 8,000 regulars and 10-12,000 militia ready, confident of repelling them.
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Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to a gentleman in this city, May 20.
A gentleman arrived from New York this day, who informs, that 70 sail of transports, with 10,000 men, are arrived before that place, and that an express is coming to Congress from the general with an account of it. We are all well prepared to receive them there, being strongly fortified; and, though not more than 8000 regular troops are in the works, yet we can speedily throw in 10 or 12,000 militia, so that we have no doubt of giving a good account in that quarter.
A gentleman arrived from New York this day, who informs, that 70 sail of transports, with 10,000 men, are arrived before that place, and that an express is coming to Congress from the general with an account of it. We are all well prepared to receive them there, being strongly fortified; and, though not more than 8000 regular troops are in the works, yet we can speedily throw in 10 or 12,000 militia, so that we have no doubt of giving a good account in that quarter.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
British Transports
Troop Arrival
New York
Fortifications
Militia
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
May 20
Outcome
strongly fortified with 8000 regular troops and ability to add 10 or 12,000 militia; confident of giving a good account.
Event Details
A gentleman from New York informed that 70 sail of transports with 10,000 men arrived before New York, and an express is coming to Congress from the general with an account of it. Preparations are in place to receive them.