Islip, NY 11751
Saturday, 4/18
11:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
Attacks of Fort Washington by His Majesty s Forces under the Command of Gen.l Sir Willm How K:B. 16 Nov.r 1776
On 16 November 1776, the Hessian General Wilhelm von Knyphausen and his army of of 8,000 German mercenaries and British regulars attacked Fort Washington (now the location of Bennet Park at the intersection of Fort Washington Avenue and 183rd Street) making use of information provided by the first American traitor, William Demont, the fort’s adjutant.
Although the fort’s defenders were initially able to provide stiff resistance, they were eventually outflanked, and the the 3,000 man garrison was captured. The Americans were then imprisoned within British prison ships anchored in New York Harbor where a great many died of starvation and disease.
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WHERE TO PICK UP:
Private Residence
Islip, New York 11751
(Winning Bidders Will Be Given Full Address VIA EMAIL)
Saturday, 4/18, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Pickup is by appointment. Auction Manager will call on Friday to schedule a time for pickup. Items will be taken from premise and brought to an area for pickup. This location is a townhouse. Entrance is off of Commack Rd. Look for sign and please call auc
ALTERNATE PICK UP & SHIPPING:
There is no alternate pickup day available for this sale
NO EXCEPTIONS !! NO EXCUSES !!!
Doug Drew | (631) 236-2797 | doug@tradingpostestatesales.com
Islip, NY 11751
Saturday, 4/18, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
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