Monmouth Court House

And when in June the British evacuated Philadelphia and started overland for New York, Washington followed closely enough to precipitate battle and fight the British to a draw at Monmouth Court House.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

And when in June the British evacuated Philadelphia and started overland for New York, Washington followed closely enough to precipitate battle and fight the British to a draw at Monmouth Court House.

Between War and Peace Col. Matthew Moten 2011

On June 28, Lee approached the British rear guard near Monmouth Court House in Freehold, New Jersey, as Washington came forward with his main army in support.

Angel in the Whirlwind Benson Bobrick 1997

On June 28, Lee approached the British rear guard near Monmouth Court House in Freehold, New Jersey, as Washington came forward with his main army in support.

Angel in the Whirlwind Benson Bobrick 1997

Washington soon afterward permitted first John Laurens and then James McHenry, a new member of his staff, to reconnoiter in the direction of Monmouth Court House, while he started the column towards that village.

Washington Richard Harwell 1968

Besides, if Lee decided to attack, Englishtown would be on the flank of the route the British were most apt to follow when they left Monmouth Court House.

Washington Richard Harwell 1968

Lee was told to confer with his subordinate general officers, secure his camp and make ready to attack the rear of the enemy the moment the British left Monmouth Court House.

Washington Richard Harwell 1968

While Washington negotiated this strange bargain on the twenty-fifth, he continued to receive intelligence which confirmed that the British were moving toward Monmouth Court House, an advance that threatened soon to put the enemy beyond reach.

Washington Richard Harwell 1968

Steuben reported June 24 that the enemy undoubtedly had taken the direct road from Allentown to Monmouth Court House; all other intelligence indicated that the annoyance of the British by small parties was make-believe warfare.

Washington Richard Harwell 1968

Later in the day dispatches from the front indicated that the enemy still was at Monmouth Court House and might be on the point of moving ten or twelve miles northeast, to the heights of Middletown.

Washington Richard Harwell 1968