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This second detachment was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Campbell who was escorted by Com. Hyde Parker, and was destined to act against the Southern States. The main body was cantoned in Connecticut, on both sides the North river, about West Point, and at Middlebrook.
In June Washington with 8000 men was encamped in a strong position at Middlebrook. General Howe, although he had 30,000 men, hesitated to attack him here. By a feigned retreat he succeeded in drawing General Washington from his stronghold and inflicted a decisive defeat on 3000 of his men.
At the instance of General McDOUGALL, I accepted the command of these posts; but I find my health unequal to the undertaking, and have acquainted him of my intentions to retire. He has ordered an officer to relieve me before the 15th of March, on which day I purpose to leave this command and the army. Very respectfully, Middlebrook, 3d April, 1779. Sir,
General Greene was detached with three brigades to annoy the British rear; and Sullivan and Maxwell were ordered to co-operate with him. In the mean time the army paraded on the heights of Middlebrook, ready to act as circumstances might require. About sunrise, Colonel Morgan drove in a piquet guard, soon after which that division commenced its march to Amboy.
Washington was not at all averse to cheerfulness and good company, and in that year there were many dances and parties in Morristown, which kept the place quite gay. Two years afterwards, Washington and his army wintered at Middlebrook, in Somerset County.
American army inoculated.... General Heath moves to Kingsbridge.... Returns to Peekskill.... Destruction of stores at Peekskill.... At Danbury.... Expedition to Sagg Harbour.... Camp formed at Middlebrook.... Sir William Howe moves out to Somerset Court House.... Returns to Amboy.... Attempts to cut off the retreat of the American army to Middlebrook.... Lord Cornwallis skirmishes with Lord Stirling.... General Prescot surprised and taken.... The British army embarks.
A son of that Colonel Owen who as a prisoner on parole stayed at your house?" "Yes," answered Peggy. "A brother to that Mistress Harriet Owen who played the spy with our army at Middlebrook, and who while at your house tried to communicate with the enemy at New York and was banished for so doing?" "Yes," answered the girl again.
As she was personally acquainted with General Washington, she solicited his influence to promote his exchange, to which the general replied: Headquarters, Middlebrook, 19th May, 1779. It is much to be regretted that the pleasure of obeying the first emotions in favour of misfortune is not always in our power.
General Greene was detached with three brigades to annoy the British rear, and Sullivan and Maxwell were ordered to cooperate with him. In the meantime the army paraded on the Heights of Middlebrook, ready to act as circumstances might require. About sunrise, Colonel Morgan drove in a picket-guard, soon after which that division commenced its march to Amboy.
"That is Governor Livingston," she cried. "Does thee not remember I told thee how the enemy tried to capture him when I was at Middlebrook? I knew him quite well there. He and father are friends." "Friend Nurse would wish thee to see him if she knew that, Peggy. Does thee not think thee should go down?" "I'll wait a little," said Peggy.
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