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NH 56863 Battle of Long Island

Battle of Long Island
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Title: Battle of Long Island
Caption: Retreat of the Americans under General Stirling across Gowanus creek, 27 August 1776. With Cornwallis and the 71st regiment astride their natural line of retreat, the Americans started across Gowanus creek. British musket and artillery began cutting among them. Smallwood had placed a small body of troops and two field pieces into position to cover the retreat and all but twelve Americans were able to escape.
Description: Published by Johnson, Wilson, and Co., New York 1874
Catalog #: NH 56863
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Engraving after a painting by Alonzo Chappel
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Original Medium: Engraving, BW Photo
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