Defenders Hold Ground at White Plains Hill Fight
Troops under Generals Wadsworth, Slengyel Gpercer, and regiments Douglass, Silliman, Webb, Brooke, Smallwood, and Zitzman repelled a heavy enemy attack near White Plains. The assault with artillery and musketry failed to break lines, losses counted in dozens on both sides, with reports of 300 enemy fatalities and extensive damage to ships and batteries nearby.
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Sanday
Rome
Jersey
Hartem
Avas
Gaxelle
Nam
Wadsworth
Lande
Slengyél
Brifely
Douglas
Olid-Colensis
Douglass
Silliman
Arnold
Webb
Brooke
Smallwood
2Itzma
Tofsda
White Plains
Hilla
Egediy
Address from Congress to the People of Pennsylvania
The New York paper reports an ADDRESS from the CONGRESS in Philadelphia to the People of the United States and specifically Pennsylvanians. It urges unity and duty in this critical period, declaring the Representatives of the states assembled and addressing Friends and Brethren with exhortation for common cause.
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New York
Hue Gaine
Lord
Gen. Howe
New-Yorrk
Congress
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Letter Urges Immediate Action to Defend City
A Congress drafted plea from Philadelphia dated December 10 1776 appeals to loyalists in the colonies urging rapid military exertion against British forces. It cites wartime abuses, calls for continued resistance, and notes gains against invaders in northern provinces with General Lee's reinforcements arriving. It ends with a resolve to defend Philadelphia and maintain the liberty cause.
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Continent
Congress
America
Britain
Sis
United States
Pennsylvania
New Forjfey
Friends of Liberty
Lee
Philadelphia
John Hancock
Rebels Exchange Prisoners and Navy Updates
A reel of letters notes the 7th Regiment of Foot marching into town after exchange for rebel prisoners. Reports say ships from Louisbourg arrived safe in harbour and Hopkins’s small navy is pounded in Providence River. Grand American synod described as in a similar plight near Philadelphia. Obituary mentions James Daffett of Staten Island dying after a short illness at age 60.
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Sanday
7Th Regiment of Foot
St. John’s
Louisbourgh
Hopkins
Providence River
Rhode Iland
Philadelphia
Staten Island
James Daffett
New York
Observations on Hessian Defeat and Brigade Size
The account notes a New York paper stating that 300 to 400 of the Hessian brigade escaped, while brigades typically number about 1800 or more. If 1860 is confirmed, losses or counts suggest figures between 14 and 3500 men in the brigade context.
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New York
Roanoke Gazette item on naval movements and espionage 1776
From St George s on Dec 21 1776 reports Lord Macartney and Lady embarked for Tobago aboard the government sloop. Pelican brig escort for safety amid warning of American privateers from Martinique and a French flag of truce presence. Notices include colonial appointments by John Menzies and changes in customs and comptroller roles.
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St. George’s
Macartney
Bago
Ardefort
Pelican
Martinico
St. Pierre
Belief that Lord Macartney would fall to Americans at Grenada
The report notes a widespread belief in Grenada that Lord Macartney might be captured by American forces. It cites local sentiment and wartime rumors without detailing concrete plans or events, reflecting anxiety about the security of a British envoy amid ongoing hostilities.
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Grenada
Lord Macartney
British Army Winter Quarters in Canada Head Notes
The text outlines winter quarters of British Army units across Canada with placements in Quebec Montreal Le Prairie Longeuil Ville Warren Isle Therese Ver Cheris Beathard Contre Creur Grand St. Cars 53rd at Chamblee 318 at Baleuil St. Charles St. Dennis St. Anthony St. Cars Sorrel 9th 47th at de Jesus River de Prairie St. Duce Recollegt St. Genevieve St. Lawrant 71st at St. Johns 62nd at Point Levey opposite Quebec 76th at Isle au Noir 34th at Quebec Brunswick Hanau troops along the St Lawrence from Berthier to Forge Rivers and Three Rivers. Maclead Royal Highland Emigrants at China de Bonne and river Du China Sir John Johnston regt Royal New Yorkers at Machine La Point Clare St. Ann 8th regt in back posts of Canada.
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Quebec
Royal Artillery
Montreal
Fraser
St. Dennis
St. Anthony
St. Cars
Sorrel
de Jesus
River de Prairie
St. Duce Recollegt
St. Genevieve
St. Lawrant
St. Johns
Point Levey
Québec
Isle Au Noir
Brunswick and Hanau
Colonial officer promoted amid wartime India shifts
Colonel Monson, a Supreme Council member at Bengal, becomes Lieutenant General in India. A West India merchants meeting reported American prize captures totaling 40,000 hogsheads of sugar since the war began, plus rum, cotton and other goods. A list of ships and privateer actions from Portsmouth and the East Indies era follows, with vessels including the Motherbank and Houghton Raiki-Isdjaman.
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Monson
Supreme Council
Bengal
India
West India
le Saye
New York
Cork
Lottery fraud and public notices in London era
In Guildhall and Privy Garden offices tickets and draws are watched for fate of tickets. A forged 2000l prize is exposed and being weighed at Guildhall. The Copper Plate Magazine boasts engravings and a price list. Robert Mitchell promotes Rowley’s Barrily Hers and Tosacco with warnings of counterfeit packets. Various distributors and ad insertions noted for London readers.
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Coe
Nevis
Richardian
Antigua
Bailey
Agi
Guildhall
Haring
Guitthail
Seefeld Belart
Caieeet
Pete
H Tip
Agtty Congoif
Europe
Becker and Wats
Paul Sandby
Janes
Grignion
Hall
Walker
Collyer
Cooke
Rowley
Mitchell
Rowrey
Cockspur-street
Egan
Oxford ‘Chapel
Bowden
Threadneedle
Dice
Change Alley
Rawlins
Borough
Dissolution of Partnership and New Undertaking in Mercer
William Gale takes over the mercantile business following the dissolution by mutual consent of the partnership between William Mendham and his partner. Gale will continue the business, settles debts, receives and pays all dues, and offers a selection of goods for sale to friends and customers. The late partnership stock will be sold, with various quantities of fabrics and goods offered at advantageous prices.
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St. Pierre
Rochfort
Fort Royal
Forsay
Petit de‘Julienne
James ‘Thomas
William
Cass
Mercer
Will Mendham
Hior
William Gale
Rock
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Dare Daly
Dadafiran Geeebit Sebisk Taftad
Aisha
Roxay Grinapa Gazette
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South Sea
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Anata
Avis. Publishrd
C. W. Bampfllas
Piccadilly
J. Bew
Favernofterrow
Fortants
Bertie
Aaine-firest
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