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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC09022 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1776 |
| Title | John Maitland to James Maitland, 7th Earl of Lauderdale, regarding William Howe's invasion of New York |
| Date | 8 July 1776 |
| Author | Maitland, John (fl. 1776) |
| Recipient | Maitland, James |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | British soldier writing from occupied "Staten Island," sends word of Howe's invasion of New York: " ... we ran up to a bay of Long Island where the Rebels thought we were going to Land & were very strong indeed... Our little Army are all now ashore & Cantooned in & around the Island which is a very pretty one ... We expect the Guards & Germains every hour ... " |
| Subjects | Soldier's Letter Global History and Civics Military History Revolutionary War |
| People | Maitland, John (fl. 1776) Maitland, James (1718-1789) Howe, William Howe, Viscount (1729-1814) |
| Theme | Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |