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British Loyalist raid report near Byron and Johnson Hall
A long, fragmented account from May 1780 describes Col Delancey leading Loyalist refugees in a 30 mile incursion into American lines. Theaction included a clash at Sheriwood's Bridge, capture and casualties among both sides, and a killed officer Capt Fowler. Meanwhile Congress and Philadelphia dispatches discuss currency strain, supplies, and strategic concerns as American forces defend frontier settlements.
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Brom
Independent Chronicle
Béftony Ace Mabe
Chapsa
Congress
Sheriwood
Hotseneck
Lieut
Kip
Jock
Col. Delachey
Fowler
Lee
Fisher
Fiher
Cape
Hansen
Mr. Fonda
van ‘Vrank
Caghnawaga
Johnson Hall
Johnson
Scotch Bath
Crown Point
Purman
Lake Champlain
Johnon
Hall
Ofwagatehie
A. Thimber
New Hampshire Graits
van Schaick
Johnstown
George Clinton
Shippenbourg
Pennsy
Aitwig
Stoney Point
North River
John Johnson
Counery
Albany
New-Fersey