On This Day: Washington arrives at Staten Island to assess building a fortification
On May 22, 1776, George Washington traveled to Staten Island to assess potential fortifications. During his journey, he communicated with Major General Israel Putnam regarding urgent supplies needed for the army in Canada. Washington emphasized the importance of supporting the troops while ensuring New York's defenses remained intact.
- ▪George Washington was en route to speak before the Second Continental Congress.
- ▪He urged Major General Israel Putnam to send supplies to the army in Canada without delay.
- ▪Washington visited Staten Island to evaluate possible fortifications for land protection.
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The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. May 22, 1776 Recommended Stories The white George Floyd Freedom Conservatives plot a post-Trump Republican Party Pennsylvania primary results unpacked: Democrats go far left, while GOP centers Gen. George Washington is traveling to speak before the Second Continental Congress and its president, John Hancock. While en route from New York to Philadelphia, he breakfasts at Woodbridge, New Jersey. There, he reads fresh dispatches from the campaign in Canada and immediately writes to Major Gen.
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