The History of New Jersey
The History of New Jersey
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The fugitives were pursued to the American works, and such was the ardour of the British soldiery, that their cautious commander could scarce prevent an immediate assauh.
The fire towards Brooklyn gave the first intimation to the American right, that the enemy had gained their r»eir. Lord Stirling peroeived that he could escape only by instantly retreating across the creek, near the Yellow Mills, not far from the cove. Orders to this effect were immediately given, and the more effectually to se...cure the retreat of the main body of the de- tachment, he determined to attack, in person, a corps of the British^ under Lord Comwallis, stationed at a house somewhat above the place at which he proposed crossing the creek. About four hundred of Smallwood's regiment were drawn out for this purpose, and the assault was made with great spirit.
This small corps was brought several times to the charge, and Lord Stirling was on the point of dislodging Lord Cornwallia, when the force in bis front increasing, and General Grant also advancing oh his rear, he could no lon- ger oppose the superior numbers ,which assailed him, on every quarter; and the survivors of this brave party, with their general, became prisoners of war.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
The fugitives were pursued to the American works, and such was the ardour of the British soldiery, that their cautious commander could scarce prevent an immediate assauh.
The fire towards Brooklyn gave the first intimation to the American right, that the enemy had gained their r»eir. Lord Stirling peroeived that he could escape only by instantly retreating across the creek, near the Yellow Mills, not far from the cove. Orders to this effect were immediately given, and the more effectually to se...cure the retreat of the main body of the de- tachment, he determined to attack, in person, a corps of the British^ under Lord Comwallis, stationed at a house somewhat above the place at which he proposed crossing the creek. About four hundred of Smallwood's regiment were drawn out for this purpose, and the assault was made with great spirit.
This small corps was brought several times to the charge, and Lord Stirling was on the point of dislodging Lord Cornwallia, when the force in bis front increasing, and General Grant also advancing oh his rear, he could no lon- ger oppose the superior numbers ,which assailed him, on every quarter; and the survivors of this brave party, with their general, became prisoners of war.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Thomas Francis Gordon to read onlineMoreLess
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