One colonist still in the city recounted. It seemed as if all of London was afloat and heading to the new nation. War was coming and everyone knew it. By July of 1776, 80% of New York's population had emptied out in anticipation of the coming violence. And that brings us back to our great General Washington. He knew the battles to come would be bruising and would demand much of his men. (03:30–03:39)
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Asserts that 80% of New York's population left the city by July 1776 due to anticipated violence.
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