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  1. Jonathan Trumbull
    American Revolutionary leader who as governor of Connecticut provided supplies for the Continental Army (1710-1785)
    January 7, Washington writes Connecticut governor Jonathan Trumbull from Cambridge.
  2. George Washington
    1st President of the United States
    George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, January 7, 1776 | George Washington to Charles Lee, January 30, 1776
    February 4, Major General Charles Lee and British General Henry Clinton both arrive in New York City on the same day.
  3. Trumbull
    American Revolutionary leader who as governor of Connecticut provided supplies for the Continental Army (1710-1785)
    January 7, Washington writes Connecticut governor Jonathan Trumbull from Cambridge.
  4. Cape Fear
    a cape in southeastern North Carolina extending into the Atlantic Ocean
    Clinton does eventually head south, receiving his reinforcements at Cape Fear on March 12.
  5. April 14
    a day celebrating political and economic unity among American countries
    George Washington to Congress, March 27, 1776
    April 4, Washington leaves Cambridge, Massachusetts with the Army and by April 14 is in New York.
  6. Lee
    American general who led the Confederate Armies in the American Civil War (1807-1870)
    He intends to send Major General Charles Lee to New York to raise a force there to defend the City.
  7. Washington
    1st President of the United States
    January 7, Washington writes Connecticut governor Jonathan Trumbull from Cambridge.
  8. Cambridge
    a city in eastern England on the River Cam
    January 7, Washington writes Connecticut governor Jonathan Trumbull from Cambridge.
  9. evacuate
    move out of an unsafe location into safety
    March 27, the British evacuate Boston.
  10. Clinton
    United States politician who as governor of New York supported the project to build the Erie Canal (1769-1828)
    George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, January 7, 1776 | George Washington to Charles Lee, January 30, 1776
    February 4, Major General Charles Lee and British General Henry Clinton both arrive in New York City on the same day.
  11. reinforcement
    an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
    Clinton claims that he intends heading south where he will receive British reinforcements.
  12. New York
    the largest city in New York State and in the United States
    Washington has "undoubted intelligence" that the British plan to shift the focus of their campaign to New York City.
  13. brigadier general
    a general officer ranking below a major general
    Washington writes Congress with the news of this and of his plans for detaching regiments of the Army in Cambridge to New York under Brigadier General John Sullivan, with the remainder of the Army to follow.
  14. York
    the English royal house that reigned from 1461 to 1485
    Washington has "undoubted intelligence" that the British plan to shift the focus of their campaign to New York City.
  15. Jonathan
    red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
    January 7, Washington writes Connecticut governor Jonathan Trumbull from Cambridge.
  16. government officials
    people elected or appointed to administer a government
    New York has not yet come down decisively on the side of independence, and merchants and government officials are supplying the British ships still in the harbor.
  17. decisively
    with firmness
    New York has not yet come down decisively on the side of independence, and merchants and government officials are supplying the British ships still in the harbor.
  18. April
    the month following March and preceding May
    George Washington to Congress, March 27, 1776
    April 4, Washington leaves Cambridge, Massachusetts with the Army and by April 14 is in New York.
  19. whimsical
    determined by chance or impulse rather than by necessity
    "If it is really so, it is the most whimsical piece of civility I ever heard."
  20. New
    used of a living language
    Washington has "undoubted intelligence" that the British plan to shift the focus of their campaign to New York City.
  21. communication
    the activity of conveying information
    The capture of this city "would give them the Command of the Country and the Communication with Canada."
  22. January
    the first month of the year
    January 7, Washington writes Connecticut governor Jonathan Trumbull from Cambridge.
  23. George
    King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820
    George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, January 7, 1776 | George Washington to Charles Lee, January 30, 1776
    February 4, Major General Charles Lee and British General Henry Clinton both arrive in New York City on the same day.
  24. civility
    the act of showing regard for others
    "If it is really so, it is the most whimsical piece of civility I ever heard."
  25. Charles
    king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor
    He intends to send Major General Charles Lee to New York to raise a force there to defend the City.
  26. supplying
    the activity of supplying or providing something
    New York has not yet come down decisively on the side of independence, and merchants and government officials are supplying the British ships still in the harbor.
  27. Sullivan
    United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase `form follows function' (1856-1924)
    Washington writes Congress with the news of this and of his plans for detaching regiments of the Army in Cambridge to New York under Brigadier General John Sullivan, with the remainder of the Army to follow.
  28. British
    of or relating to or characteristic of Great Britain or its people or culture
    Washington has "undoubted intelligence" that the British plan to shift the focus of their campaign to New York City.
  29. New York City
    the largest city in New York State and in the United States
    Washington has "undoubted intelligence" that the British plan to shift the focus of their campaign to New York City.
  30. brigadier
    a general officer ranking below a major general
    Washington writes Congress with the news of this and of his plans for detaching regiments of the Army in Cambridge to New York under Brigadier General John Sullivan, with the remainder of the Army to follow.
  31. Army
    the army of the United States of America
    Washington writes Congress with the news of this and of his plans for detaching regiments of the Army in Cambridge to New York under Brigadier General John Sullivan, with the remainder of the Army to follow.
  32. March
    the month following February and preceding April
    Clinton does eventually head south, receiving his reinforcements at Cape Fear on March 12.
  33. February
    the month following January and preceding March
    George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, January 7, 1776 | George Washington to Charles Lee, January 30, 1776
    February 4, Major General Charles Lee and British General Henry Clinton both arrive in New York City on the same day.
  34. heading
    a line of text indicating what the passage below it is about
    Clinton claims that he intends heading south where he will receive British reinforcements.
  35. Connecticut
    a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
    January 7, Washington writes Connecticut governor Jonathan Trumbull from Cambridge.
  36. committee
    a special group delegated to consider some matter
    April 17, Washington writes the New York Committee of Safety.
  37. Major
    British statesman who was prime minister from 1990 until 1997 (born in 1943)
    He intends to send Major General Charles Lee to New York to raise a force there to defend the City.
  38. detach
    cause to become separated
    Washington writes Congress with the news of this and of his plans for detaching regiments of the Army in Cambridge to New York under Brigadier General John Sullivan, with the remainder of the Army to follow.
  39. on the side
    without official authorization
    New York has not yet come down decisively on the side of independence, and merchants and government officials are supplying the British ships still in the harbor.
  40. safety
    being certain that adverse effects will not be caused
    April 17, Washington writes the New York Committee of Safety.
  41. communicate
    transfer to another
    Lee writes, "to communicate his plan to the Enemy is too novel to be creditted."
  42. communications
    the discipline that studies transmitting information
    He
    Charles Lee to George Washington, February 5, 1776,
    insists that such communications should cease.
  43. remainder
    something left after other parts have been taken away
    Washington writes Congress with the news of this and of his plans for detaching regiments of the Army in Cambridge to New York under Brigadier General John Sullivan, with the remainder of the Army to follow.
  44. write
    name the letters that comprise the accepted form of
    January 7, Washington writes Connecticut governor Jonathan Trumbull from Cambridge.
  45. focus
    the concentration of attention or energy on something
    Washington has "undoubted intelligence" that the British plan to shift the focus of their campaign to New York City.
  46. Friend
    a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
    Lee writes that Clinton claims "it is merely a visit to his Friend Tryon" [William Tryon, the former royal governor of New York].
  47. south
    the direction corresponding to the southward cardinal compass point
    Clinton claims that he intends heading south where he will receive British reinforcements.
  48. receive
    get something; come into possession of
    Clinton claims that he intends heading south where he will receive British reinforcements.
  49. Massachusetts
    a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
    George Washington to Congress, March 27, 1776
    April 4, Washington leaves Cambridge, Massachusetts with the Army and by April 14 is in New York.
  50. Congress
    the legislature of the United States government
    Washington writes Congress with the news of this and of his plans for detaching regiments of the Army in Cambridge to New York under Brigadier General John Sullivan, with the remainder of the Army to follow.
  51. Great Britain
    an island comprising England and Scotland and Wales
    Washington, angry at the continued communication with the enemy, asks the Committee if the evidence about them does not suggest that the former Colonies and Great Britain are now at war.
  52. plan
    a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be achieved
    Washington has "undoubted intelligence" that the British plan to shift the focus of their campaign to New York City.
  53. capture
    seize as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
    The capture of this city "would give them the Command of the Country and the Communication with Canada."
  54. city
    a large and densely populated urban area
    Washington has "undoubted intelligence" that the British plan to shift the focus of their campaign to New York City.
  55. intend
    have in mind as a purpose
    He intends to send Major General Charles Lee to New York to raise a force there to defend the City.
  56. harbor
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
    New York has not yet come down decisively on the side of independence, and merchants and government officials are supplying the British ships still in the harbor.
  57. general
    applying to all or most members of a category or group
    He intends to send Major General Charles Lee to New York to raise a force there to defend the City.
  58. eventually
    after an unspecified period of time or a long delay
    Clinton does eventually head south, receiving his reinforcements at Cape Fear on March 12.
  59. governor
    the head of a state authority
    January 7, Washington writes Connecticut governor Jonathan Trumbull from Cambridge.
  60. independence
    freedom from control or influence of another or others
    New York has not yet come down decisively on the side of independence, and merchants and government officials are supplying the British ships still in the harbor.
  61. cease
    put an end to a state or an activity
    He
    Charles Lee to George Washington, February 5, 1776,
    insists that such communications should cease.
  62. arrive
    reach a destination
    George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, January 7, 1776 | George Washington to Charles Lee, January 30, 1776
    February 4, Major General Charles Lee and British General Henry Clinton both arrive in New York City on the same day.
  63. cape
    a sleeveless garment worn over the shoulders
    Clinton does eventually head south, receiving his reinforcements at Cape Fear on March 12.
  64. claim
    assert or affirm strongly
    Lee writes that Clinton claims "it is merely a visit to his Friend Tryon" [William Tryon, the former royal governor of New York].
  65. former
    the first of two or the first mentioned of two
    Lee writes that Clinton claims "it is merely a visit to his Friend Tryon" [William Tryon, the former royal governor of New York].
  66. shift
    move very slightly
    Washington has "undoubted intelligence" that the British plan to shift the focus of their campaign to New York City.
  67. Canada
    a nation in northern North America
    The capture of this city "would give them the Command of the Country and the Communication with Canada."
  68. regiment
    army unit smaller than a division
    Washington writes Congress with the news of this and of his plans for detaching regiments of the Army in Cambridge to New York under Brigadier General John Sullivan, with the remainder of the Army to follow.
  69. colony
    a group of organisms of the same type living together
    Washington, angry at the continued communication with the enemy, asks the Committee if the evidence about them does not suggest that the former Colonies and Great Britain are now at war.
  70. come down
    move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
    New York has not yet come down decisively on the side of independence, and merchants and government officials are supplying the British ships still in the harbor.
  71. merchant
    a businessperson engaged in retail trade
    New York has not yet come down decisively on the side of independence, and merchants and government officials are supplying the British ships still in the harbor.
  72. Boston
    state capital and largest city of Massachusetts
    March 27, the British evacuate Boston.
  73. enemy
    a personal foe
    Lee writes, "to communicate his plan to the Enemy is too novel to be creditted."
  74. novel
    an extended fictional work in prose
    Lee writes, "to communicate his plan to the Enemy is too novel to be creditted."
  75. defend
    protect against a challenge or attack
    He intends to send Major General Charles Lee to New York to raise a force there to defend the City.
  76. angry
    feeling or showing extreme displeasure or hostility
    Washington, angry at the continued communication with the enemy, asks the Committee if the evidence about them does not suggest that the former Colonies and Great Britain are now at war.
  77. intelligence
    the ability to comprehend
    Washington has "undoubted intelligence" that the British plan to shift the focus of their campaign to New York City.
  78. raise
    move upwards
    He intends to send Major General Charles Lee to New York to raise a force there to defend the City.
  79. credit
    an estimate of ability to fulfill financial commitments
    Lee writes, "to communicate his plan to the Enemy is too novel to be creditted."
  80. insist
    be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
    He
    Charles Lee to George Washington, February 5, 1776,
    insists that such communications should cease.
  81. Britain
    a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles
    Washington, angry at the continued communication with the enemy, asks the Committee if the evidence about them does not suggest that the former Colonies and Great Britain are now at war.
  82. continue
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition
    Washington, angry at the continued communication with the enemy, asks the Committee if the evidence about them does not suggest that the former Colonies and Great Britain are now at war.
  83. evidence
    knowledge on which to base belief
    Washington, angry at the continued communication with the enemy, asks the Committee if the evidence about them does not suggest that the former Colonies and Great Britain are now at war.
  84. campaign
    related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal
    Washington has "undoubted intelligence" that the British plan to shift the focus of their campaign to New York City.
  85. royal
    of or relating to a king, queen, or other monarch
    Lee writes that Clinton claims "it is merely a visit to his Friend Tryon" [William Tryon, the former royal governor of New York].
  86. leaf
    the collective amount of leaves of one or more plants
    George Washington to Congress, March 27, 1776
    April 4, Washington leaves Cambridge, Massachusetts with the Army and by April 14 is in New York.
  87. Henry
    a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)
    George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, January 7, 1776 | George Washington to Charles Lee, January 30, 1776
    February 4, Major General Charles Lee and British General Henry Clinton both arrive in New York City on the same day.
  88. merely
    and nothing more
    Lee writes that Clinton claims "it is merely a visit to his Friend Tryon" [William Tryon, the former royal governor of New York].
  89. suggest
    make a proposal; declare a plan for something
    Washington, angry at the continued communication with the enemy, asks the Committee if the evidence about them does not suggest that the former Colonies and Great Britain are now at war.
  90. supply
    circulate or distribute or equip with
    New York has not yet come down decisively on the side of independence, and merchants and government officials are supplying the British ships still in the harbor.
  91. official
    of or relating to a place of business
    New York has not yet come down decisively on the side of independence, and merchants and government officials are supplying the British ships still in the harbor.
  92. news
    information about recent and important events
    Washington writes Congress with the news of this and of his plans for detaching regiments of the Army in Cambridge to New York under Brigadier General John Sullivan, with the remainder of the Army to follow.
  93. head
    the upper part of the human body or the body in animals
    Clinton claims that he intends heading south where he will receive British reinforcements.
  94. the City
    the part of London situated within the ancient boundaries
    He intends to send Major General Charles Lee to New York to raise a force there to defend the City.
  95. continued
    without stop or interruption
    Washington, angry at the continued communication with the enemy, asks the Committee if the evidence about them does not suggest that the former Colonies and Great Britain are now at war.
  96. piece
    a separate part of a whole
    "If it is really so, it is the most whimsical piece of civility I ever heard."
  97. command
    an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
    The capture of this city "would give them the Command of the Country and the Communication with Canada."
  98. visit
    the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
    Lee writes that Clinton claims "it is merely a visit to his Friend Tryon" [William Tryon, the former royal governor of New York].
  99. really
    in actual fact
    "If it is really so, it is the most whimsical piece of civility I ever heard."
  100. ship
    a vessel that carries passengers or freight
    New York has not yet come down decisively on the side of independence, and merchants and government officials are supplying the British ships still in the harbor.
  101. fear
    an emotion in anticipation of some specific pain or danger
    Clinton does eventually head south, receiving his reinforcements at Cape Fear on March 12.
  102. John
    disciple of Jesus
    Washington writes Congress with the news of this and of his plans for detaching regiments of the Army in Cambridge to New York under Brigadier General John Sullivan, with the remainder of the Army to follow.
  103. force
    influence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied
    He intends to send Major General Charles Lee to New York to raise a force there to defend the City.
  104. heard
    detected or perceived via the auditory sense
    "If it is really so, it is the most whimsical piece of civility I ever heard."
  105. government
    the system or form by which a community is ruled
    New York has not yet come down decisively on the side of independence, and merchants and government officials are supplying the British ships still in the harbor.
  106. send
    cause to go somewhere
    He intends to send Major General Charles Lee to New York to raise a force there to defend the City.
  107. war
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
    Washington, angry at the continued communication with the enemy, asks the Committee if the evidence about them does not suggest that the former Colonies and Great Britain are now at war.
  108. both
    equally or alike
    George Washington to Jonathan Trumbull, January 7, 1776 | George Washington to Charles Lee, January 30, 1776
    February 4, Major General Charles Lee and British General Henry Clinton both arrive in New York City on the same day.
  109. side
    a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
    New York has not yet come down decisively on the side of independence, and merchants and government officials are supplying the British ships still in the harbor.
  110. follow
    travel behind, go after, or come after
    Washington writes Congress with the news of this and of his plans for detaching regiments of the Army in Cambridge to New York under Brigadier General John Sullivan, with the remainder of the Army to follow.
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