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On 12 Oct 2003 11:34:00 -0700, (Michael P. Reed)
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Strange how after they evacuated Boston in March 1776 (less than a
year after Lexington & Concord) they never came back,
and how Howe and
Burgoyne's operations thereafter concentrated on New York, then
Philadelphia. For one who likes to cast aspersions on the knowledge
of others, you don't seem too clued-up yourself.

Another poor ignorant soul in the need for elucidation I see. g
Apologies in advance for what is going to be a rather long post.

The origins of British strategy date back to the summer of 1775
(prior to that they did not have one),

On the contrary, I suggest you actually aquaint yourself with Gage's
correspondance with the Northern Department in 1773-75, and the
increase in troop movements to Boston by the War Office which
resulted..

Which led directly to the fresh water system in Boston collapsing and much
dysentary.

when Bill Legge, a.k.a. 2nd
Earl of Dartmouth and Secretary of American Affairs in the Colonial
Office had some discussions with some folks knowledgable (or more
correctly with folks who thought themselves knowledgeable) of affairs
in America. After which, he came up with his grand plan of campaign.
Writing to Thomas Gage about it in August, he suggested that two
armies ought to be assembled. One in Boston, which was to be
reinforced, and the other, and Main, to occupy New York City, which
was to be a piece of cake since it was loyal.

And this plan was carried out to the point of Howe's force taking New
York while Boston was evacuated.... shurely shome mishtake if the plan
was to occupy Boston? The British made no attempt to return to Boston
after the spring of 1786. So much for it being a central aim of their
strategy.

The Brits had had enough of Boston's bloody fluxes.

screams for actions for protection. British officialdom missed the
boat twice. The first clue that the rebellion was not centered in New
England was the invasion of Canada. It being obvious that the army
which did so was not composed of New Englanders (other than a few from
New Hampshire).

And more from Connecticut and New York. Guess where the first of
those states is. Yes, that's right, New England.

Connecticut was also very heavily populated compared to the rest of the
Colonies and much more substancial politically than we perceive today.