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Show THIS DATE IN HISTORY JVVt . 177-Th British occupied Statea Island, re-enforced by Sir Henry Clinton and u English fleet under Lord Admiral Howe. 1778 Resolution of Richard Henry Lee, of Vlr glnia, declaring- that the colonlos aro forever absolved from all allegiance to Great Britain, adopted by the Continental congress. 1777 Ticonderoga invested by Burgoyne. Itvas garrisoned by 8,0.0 Americans, who evacuated during the night. 1800 Ireland united to Great Britain by act of parliament. U43 Death of Dr. Hahnemann, originator of homeopathy, aged 7S. 1868 Continuation of the battle of Gettysburg. 1864 Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, being iianked by Sherman, abandons Kenuesaw. 1975 End of trial of Tilton vs. Henry Ward Beecher; Jury disagreed. 1881 President Garfield shot by Charles J. Qui- teau: two balls entered his body; died Sept . 19. Ouiteau hanged Juno 30, |