Brookland Ferry Landing

Brookland Ferry Landing. . , This tablet marks the Brookland Ferry Landing from which point the American Army embarked during the night of August 29th, 1776 under the direction of General George Washington ably assisted by Colonel John Glover of Marblehead, Massachusetts , , [Adjacent plaques:] , On March 17, 1776 the British Army evacuated Boston and prepared to launch an assault on New York. By August 22, 1776 the British had assembled 200 vessels carrying 30,000 soldiers to attack New York., The Battle of Long Island began on August 27, 1776. Surrounded and outnumbered, the American Army retreated to their fortifications protecting the Village of Brooklyn and the ferry crossing., “It is a matter of the utmost importance to prevent the enemy from taking possession of the City of New York and the North River, as they will thereby command the country.” , George Washington January 8, 1776. , “The fate of unborn millions will now depend on the courage and conduct of this army. We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die.” , George Washington July 22, 1776. , “Remember, officers and soldiers, that you are freemen fighting for the blessings of liberty.” , George Washington August 23, 1776.