June 1: Congress Pulls Back from Canada

Congress decides to halt further attacks on Canada, worried that British reinforcements are strengthening the region.

June 2: Massachusetts Seeks a National Army

Massachusetts asks Congress to adopt the growing New England Army as an official Continental force.

June 3: New Jersey Organizes for Defense

New Jersey passes its first Militia Law, requiring each township to form a company of 80 armed men, ages 16 to 50.

June 4: Patriots Heal in Williamsburg

Three wounded patriots recover from injuries sustained during a June 3 raid on Williamsburg’s powder magazine.

June 5: Williamsburg Powder Seized

A larger mob retaliates for the failed June 2 raid by seizing 400 muskets from Williamsburg’s magazine.

June 6: British Flee New York City

Remaining British troops evacuate to Royal Navy ships; Patriots seize five wagonloads of arms.

June 7: New York Halts Recruitment

New York’s Provincial Congress suspends troop recruitment amid uncertainty and divided sentiment.

June 8: Dunmore Flees Virginia

Virginia’s Royal Governor Dunmore flees to a British warship following extended confrontations with patriots.

June 9: British Report Reaches England

Gen. Gage’s official account of Lexington and Concord arrives in England, trailing American versions by weeks.

June 10: The King Hardens His Position

King George III tells Lord Dartmouth: “America must be a co