Episode 2 of 7
British Plans for New York
- When
- late 1775 – July 1776
- Where
- Britain and North America
- Part of
- Staten Island Parley
British authorities resolved in late 1775 and early 1776 to send a large military expedition to occupy New York City.
When British authorities were planning how to deal with the ongoing rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies of British America in late 1775 and early 1776, they decided to send a large military expedition to occupy New York City. This expedition arrived in North America in July 1776, after which Lord Howe began seeking contact with the American command.
Sources
- Staten Island Peace Conference Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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