The enemy have possession of Fort Independence, on the heights above King's Bridge. They made their appearance the night before last. We had got every thing of value away. The bridges are cut down, and I gave Colonel Magaw orders to stop the road between the mountains.


Letter to George Washington (31 October 1776)


The enemy have possession of Fort Independence, on the heights above King's Bridge. They made their appearance the night before last. We had got...

The enemy have possession of Fort Independence, on the heights above King's Bridge. They made their appearance the night before last. We had got...

The enemy have possession of Fort Independence, on the heights above King's Bridge. They made their appearance the night before last. We had got...

The enemy have possession of Fort Independence, on the heights above King's Bridge. They made their appearance the night before last. We had got...