No major battles occurred on this date.
But in 1776, Adm. Richard Howe and Gen. William Howe, "the King's Commissioners for restoring Peace," issue a proclamation from New York City, promising pardon to those who will within 60 days subscribe to a declaration that they will desist from "Treasonable Actings and Doings."
The Howes’ offer appealed to thousands of residents from downstate New York, who were willing to trade in their weapons for pardons.
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But in 1776, Adm. Richard Howe and Gen. William Howe, "the King's Commissioners for restoring Peace," issue a proclamation from New York City, promising pardon to those who will within 60 days subscribe to a declaration that they will desist from "Treasonable Actings and Doings."
The Howes’ offer appealed to thousands of residents from downstate New York, who were willing to trade in their weapons for pardons.
More Colonial Battles
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