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In the bay below N. York the british fleet made a great display; the no. of the vessells of all sizes amounted to about 300; and as they spread their sails to dry ー after a rain - they covered a large extent of the water.
The admirals ship ー the Eagle of 64 guns appearing in full sight, known by her flag, Capt. [David] Bushnell ー of the sappers & miners having prepared his submarine engine ー...
Date: 7 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
On the evening of the 14th the greatest part of the troops marched out and took post on the bank of the East river just below Kip's Bay ー about three miles from the city. Myself being one of the body ー we were posted behind a slight entrenchment recently thrown up, opposite and near which lay five ships. on the 15th as the morning advanced we saw the road oppo- site to us ー the sound not being...
Date: 15 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6