There were thousands of American prisoners held by the British during the war. The father was now on Staten Island, but Margaret was trapped behind enemy lines — i.e., in New York with the Americans — and Major Moncrieffe wanted Washington to deliver her over to him. History repeats itself! Washington knew how important protocol was, and refused to accept them. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services. Offered in wonderful condition having been on public display in the Sate of New Jersey Revolutionary War Museum for over 20 years. History buffs, listen up. This musket was part of that renowned collection. He was right. The cheery mood of the troops ended abruptly. All Images and Text Copyright © 2003-2020 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Revolutionary New York City. Historic New York City. American prisoners captured before 1778 were not legally 'prisoners of war'. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Then Howe moved: On Aug. 22, 22,000 British soldiers crossed from Staten Island more or less where the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge stands, hit the beach at Gravesend Bay in Brooklyn and began decimating the American forces. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! It was an ancient structure at the southern tip of Manhattan that looked out over the bay. L'adresse e-mail ou le mot de passe que vous avez saisi(e) est incorrect(e). Garantissez vos activités incontournables sans vous bloquer. When we were somewhere in the Upper Bay — past Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, the choppy green-brown water below as somber as death — I imagined the scene of her wobbly transfer from an American to a British boat, as two armies that were about to engage in a world-historic conflict paused to do this small human thing. When we ponder America’s defining war, the Revolution, we think of Bunker Hill, or Saratoga, or Lexington and Concord, yet its largest battle, a vast and ferociously fought chess match in August and September of 1776, right after the formal declaration of the colonies’ independence, ranged over what are now the five boroughs. On July 9, 1776, as British soldiers were gathering on Staten Island and preparing to attack Manhattan, Washington arrayed his troops here and had the newly minted Declaration of Independence read aloud to them. By purchasing an antique gun from IMA you thereby release IMA, its employees and corporate officers from any and all liability associated with use of our Antique guns. The expanse of sky is a surprise. The stock of this musket is made of walnut and has the mark YC 19 branded in 1 inch high letters into the left side of the butt. St. Paul's Chapel - Financial District I know what you’re thinking — psychological warfare, the endless grim clashing of economic forces — but I am being literal. 261 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, États-Unis, 54 Pearl St, New York, NY 10004, États-Unis. Even more challenging for me than mentally deleting the brownstones and office buildings from the landscape was appreciating its geography. The hills of Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn give a sense of the fighting terrain during the Revolution. Then Washington ended the standoff with a bit of levity, promising to find a way to send the girl to her father on Staten Island, and asking that once there she offer a toast to the American commanders. USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. This product is available for international shipping. Excellent tour--We would highly recommend. The Morris-Jumel Mansion in northern Manhattan served as Gen. George Washington’s temporary military headquarters.Credit...Todd Heisler/The New York Times. The redcoats stormed across Manhattan. But war, like life, involves many twists. Découvrez nos conditions d’annulation flexibles et les démarches entreprises par les opérateurs soucieux de votre sécurité, et trouvez des activités adoptant des mesures de sécurité accrues.