"What was Washington's army doing on July 4 1776?" Topic
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| Winston Smith | 04 Jul 2017 8:28 a.m. PST |
I know he was on the run but where exactly? |
DisasterWargamer  | 04 Jul 2017 9:15 a.m. PST |
His letters indicate he was in New York – though not precisely what part link wiki suggests he was in New York city at the Mortier house from June 6 to August 27, 1776 "Richmond Hill" (Abraham Mortier House)
Varick & Vandam Streets,
Manhattan, New York City, New York
40.726833°N 74.005278°W |
| Waco Joe | 04 Jul 2017 9:19 a.m. PST |
link Looks like he was still in New York.
"Meanwhile, on Staten Island in New York, George Washington expresses dismay that many islanders are "too favourably disposed" to join the British." |
| historygamer | 04 Jul 2017 5:20 p.m. PST |
I don't know off the top of my head, but I just visited where he was on July 4th 1754. Fort Necessity looked good today. :-) |
| 79thPA | 05 Jul 2017 7:25 a.m. PST |
Wondering what they were going to eat. |
| dantheman | 05 Jul 2017 8:29 a.m. PST |
The British arrived but did not attack yet. He was still in New York waiting for the coming battle. |
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