The Landing of the British Forces in the Jerseys on the 20th of November 1776 under the command of the Rt. Hon. Lieut. Gen. Earl Cornwallis, Thomas Davies

Landing of the british troops, led by general cornwallis, at the base of the palisades near fort lee, new jersey, on the morning of november 20, 1776. After ascending the palisades, the british troops marched on fort lee, resulting in the evacuation of the fort by the continental army and their general retreat across new jersey. This event is known as the battle of fort lee. Date: 1776. Medium: watercolor. Collection: New York Public Library. Landing of the British forces in the Jerseys - Thomas Davies