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NYM(G.776.078
28 Oct 1776:32 (1305)
On Tuesday last the Hessians, the Waldeckers, and other
troops, debarked from their respective ships, and passed up
the East-River in a multitude of flat-bottomed boats and
other vessels, in the highest spirits imaginable. It being a
very fine day, the scene was rendered extremely beautiful by
the crouds upon the water, chearing their military brethren
and other spectators on shore, and making the hills resound
with trumpets, French horns, drums and fifes, accompanied by
the harmony of their voices. These have added an agreeable
reinforcement to the army, and are to all appearance as fine
troops as any in the world. . . [3 more lines]
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