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George Washington - Alexander was captured

Time: Saturday Aug 31, 1776

Place: New York, U.S.

Details: On August 30, General William Alexander held off the British and gave cover while the army crossed the East River under darkness to Manhattan Island without loss of life or materiel, although Alexander was captured.

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