In October 1778, Ferguson was sent to lead a raid to suppress privateers who had been seizing British ships and were based around the Little Egg Harbor River in what is known as the Battle of Chestnut Neck.
Ferguson was sent to lead a raid to suppress privateers. This was in October 1778. These privateers had been seizing British ships. These privateers were based around the Little Egg Harbor River in what is known as the Battle of Chestnut Neck.