Arrivals and war news from the American theatre
London reports detail the Earl of Dunmore and Lord William Campbell arriving from America and meeting the king. It says rebels retreat toward New England and Howe advances from New York in pursuit. It mentions 5000 Irans to Rhode Island under General Clinton and reports several officer deaths, Indian attacks, and disrupted East Florida plans. Dispatches claim Washington pleads for battalions, while a curious dispatch theft is recalled.
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Howe advances on White Plains and losses in action
The article reports Howe marching to White Plains Chester county where 6000 provincials held a hill fortification. British troops stormed the position forcing rebels to retreat. Our casualties included the 5th 28th 35th and 49th regiments with about 200 killed or wounded. Next day weather stopped further attack. they found posts abandoned. Also notes a fatal boxing match near Pancras and various local crimes births marriages and deaths.
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