The British and
Hessian Grenadiers embarked, as also the 16th Light Dragoons, leaving for the
defence of Staaten Island the 52nd and 2 of Hessians encamped in the rear of
the Redoubt, round the watering place and the Provincials on the West side of
the Island under the Command of Major-General Skinner. In the redoubts 6 Iron 6
pounders and a detachment of Artillery, each field piece taken with us on the
Expedition has with it 300 rounds.
SOURCE: G. D. Scull,
Editor, The Montresor Journals, p. 427
