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At daybreak on June 7, 1780, fighting began here against British forces moving toward Springfield, and General Stirling fell at the head of the advancing column. On June 8, after the British retreat from Springfield, General Hand attacked here and drove back the 22nd Regiment to the British main position at the point. Skirmishing on this ground continued until the British retreat to Staten Island on June 23rd.
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Elizabeth, New Jersey · United States
