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In August 1776, both sides were preparing for the climactic battle that would determine the fate of New York City. George Washington’s roughly 20,000 Continental troops and local militia were facing Gen. William Howe’s 35,000 professional Redcoats and hired German mercenaries.
One of Washington’s regiments was raised in Monmouth and Middlesex counties and enlisted for one year; they were commanded by Col. David Forman of Freehold. The regiment arrived in June and July on Long Island.
The local militia would not take part in any upcoming battle.
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