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American Revolutionary War History
American Revolutionary War History
1777 - American commander Major General William Heath and his army of 6,000 abandoned their siege on Fort Independence, in Bronx County, New York.
1777 - General George Washington put Major General Israel Putnam in command of all Patriot troops in New York. Putnam was charged with the defense of the city and its water routes.
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