George Washington - The British forces began arriving on Staten Island
Time: Wednesday Jul 3, 1776
Place: Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Details: The British forces, including more than a hundred ships and thousands of troops, began arriving on Staten Island on July 2 to lay siege to the city.
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