In Aug. 1776, Samuel Miles and his Pennsylvania State Rifle Regiment were ordered to join the main Continental Army in New York. He and his troops moved near the village of Flatbush, NY on Long Island where they watched the British army movements. He warned his commanding officer, General Sullivan, that the British General Howe would move his army to the Jamaica Road along the left flank of the American forces and move in behind the American forces however General Sullivan did not heed his warning. Both he and General Sullivan were taken prisoners on Aug. 27, 1776.

Samuel Miles continues his detailed explanation of his actions on Aug. 27, 1776.