Baltimore Decr 2d 1776
[Extract]
. . . Our Army have retreated as far as New Ark in the Jerseys. It is said they have receiv'd certain Intelligence of their Design to come to Philadelphia and that they are embarking a Number of their Troops either to come up the Delaware and make the Attackt on both Sides, or amuse the Southern States that they may not send any Assistance to our General
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