This Day in History: July 16

I have heard nothing from the Northward since my last. I this day recd. Advice from Staten Island, that on Sunday Seventy sail of the Enemy's Ships fell down from the watering place to the Hook, but whether they have since gone out to Sea, I have not heard. Till I have more certain information of the State of our Affairs to the Northward, and of Genl Howe's real intentions, I have concluded to halt the Army at this place, from whence I can march either forward or return, as circumstances may require. [More]