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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.056.09 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of letters of Continental soldier John Noyes |
| Title | John Noyes to Mary Noyes discussing battles in New York [incomplete] |
| Date | ca. November-December 1776 |
| Author | Noyes, John (1740-1784) |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document |
| Content Description | Writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. Discusses battles or skirmishes in New York but it is not clear which ones because the letter is incomplete and not dated. Reports on how many wounded or killed on each side. States that deserters from the British army are coming to them every week. Relays that the British have landed near Throg's Neck and have advanced over the river at Dobb's Ferry. They moved again 12 November and are expected to go to Kings Bridge where there might be a bloody battle since the Americans have a strong fort there with five months of provisions. He thinks their number of casualties is good despite the battle of Long Island and especially considering all their disadvantages. There is a short note on the reverse to Mrs. Noyes and signed by a Samuel Cam sending his regards. First page or part of the page is missing so letter is not dated. Date inferred from the context and other letters in the collection. |
| Subjects | Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights) Soldier's Letter Revolutionary War Military History Battle Death Injury or Wound Global History and Civics Desertion Fortification |
| People | Noyes, John (1740-1784) Noyes, Mary (1746-1825) |
| Place written | New York |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Children & Family; Women in American History; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | The battle of Long Island was fought 27 August 1776. Noyes was a soldier in the Continental army during the Revolutionary War. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |