Powle's

MERCER, GEN., sketch of, 116; troops ordered to Powle's Hook, 208; at Fort Washington, 278; at Trenton, 289; mortally wounded at Princeton, 294.

The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Henry P. Johnston

After the departure of the last troops under Silliman (Knox with others escaping to Powle's Hook by boats) a white flag was displayed on Bayard's Hill

The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Henry P. Johnston

Woodbridge, and Elizabethtown to march to Powle's Hook.

The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Henry P. Johnston

Thus it may be mentioned as a notable and somewhat humorous coincidence that at the very moment the Connecticut militia were flying from the bombardment of the ships at Kip's Bay, New Jersey and Pennsylvania militia were flying with equal haste from the bombardment of other ships at Powle's

The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Henry P. Johnston

All military experience proves that troops who have once given way in a panic are not therefore or necessarily poor troops; and the experience at Kip's Bay and Powle's Hook was only an illustration in the proof.

The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Henry P. Johnston

The gentle writer, instead of giving directions about fly-dressing, calmly tells his readers to go and buy his flies at a little shop "near Powle's."

Lost Leaders Andrew Lang 1878

Several things which Eleanor knew nothing of, and which so affected the drift of Mrs. Powle's current of life that she was only, according to custom, sailing with it and not struggling against it.

The Old Helmet 1864

"I have a good deal of enjoyment in various things – this fair day and this fair company, for example, and Mrs. Powle's excellent cup of tea – with which I apprehend, serious thoughts have nothing to do."

The Old Helmet 1864

Mildly quiet and decided Mrs. Powle's letter was; very decided, and so cool as to give every assurance the decision would be persisted in.

The Old Helmet 1864

Mrs. Powle's fair curls hung on either side of her face with almost their full measure of complacency, as she saw and beheld her daughter's successful attractions.

The Old Helmet 1864