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CHAPTER V.
Foreign Officers Candidates for Situations in the Army-Difficulties in Adjusting
Questions of Rank-Ducoudray-Conway-Kosciuszko-Washington's Guards-
Arnold Omitted in the Army Promotions-Washington takes his part-British
Expedition against Danbury-Destruction of American Stores-Connecticut
Yeomanry in Arms-Skirmish at Ridgefield-Death of General Wooster-Gal-
lant Services of Arnold-Rewarded by Congress-Exploit of Colonel Meigs at
Sag Harbor,
CHAPTER VL
Schuyler on the Point of Resigning-Committee of Inquiry Report in his Favor-His
Memorial to Congress proves Satisfactory-Discussions Regarding the Northern
Department-Gates Mistaken as to his Position-He Prompts his Friends in
Congress-His Petulant Letter to Washington-Dignified Reply of the Latter-
Position of Gates Defined-Schuyler Reinstated in Command of the Departmen
-Gates Appears on the Floor of Congress-His Proceedings there,
CHAPTER VII.
The Highlar Passes of the Hudson-George Clinton in Command of the Forts-His
Measures for Defence-Generals Greene and Knox examine the State of the
Forts Their Report-The General Command of the Hudson offered to Arnold-
Declined by Him-Given to Putnam-Appointment of Dr. Craik in the Medical
Department-Expedition Planned against Fort Independence-But Relinquished
-Washington Shifts his Camp to Middlebrook-State of his Army-General
Howe Crosses into the Jerseys-Position of the two Armies at Middlebrook and
behind the Raritan-Correspondence between Washington and Colonel Reed,
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CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
Feigned Movements of Sir William Howe-Baffling Caution of Washington-Ru-
mored Inroads from the North-Schuyler applies for Reinforcements-Renewed
schemes of Howe to draw Washington fron his Stronghold-Skirmish between
Cornwallis and Lord Stirling-The Enemy Evacuate the Jerseys-Perplexity as
to their next Movement-A Hostile Fleet on Lake Champlain-Burgoyne ap-
proaching Ticonderoga-Speculations of Washington-His Purpose of keeping
Sir William Howe from ascending the Hudson-Orders George Clinton to call
out Militia from Ulster and Orange Counties-Sends Sullivan towards the High-
lands-Moves his own Camp back to Morristown-Stir among the Shipping-
Their Destination surmised to be Philadelphia-A Dinner at Head-Quarters-
Alexander Hamilton-Graydon's Rueful Description of the Army-His Character
of Wayne,
British Invasion from Canada-The Plan-Composition of the Invading Army-
Schuyler on the Alert-His Speculations as to the Enemy's Designs-Burgoyne
on Lake Champlain-His War-Speech to his Indian Allies-Signs of his Approach
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descried from Ticonderoga-Correspondence on the Subject between St. Clair,
Major Livingston, and Schuyler-Burgoyne Intrenches near Ticonderoga-His
Proclamation-Schuyler's Exertions at Albany to forward Reinforcements-
Hears that Ticonderoga is Evacuated-Mysterious Disappearance of St. Clair and
his Troops-Amazement and Concern of Washington-Orders Reinforcements to
Schuyler at Fort Edward, and to Putnam at Peekskill-Advances with his Main
Army to the Clove-His Hopeful Spirit manifested, .
CHAPTER XI.
Capture of General Prescott-Proffered in Exchange for Lee-Reinforcements to
Schuyler-Arnold sent to the North-Eastern Militia to repair to Saratoga-Fur-
ther Reinforcements-Generals Lincoln and Arnold recommended for Particular
Services-Washington's Measures and Suggestions for the Northern Campaign-
British Fleet puts to Sea-Conjectures as to its Destination-A Feigned Letter-
Appearance and Disappearance of the Fleet-Orders and Counter Orders of
Washington-Encamps at Germantown-Anxiety for the Security of the High-
lands-George Clinton on Guard-Call on Connecticut,
CHAPTER X.
Particulars of the Evacuation-Indian Scouts in the vicinity of the Fort-Outposts
abandoned by St. Clair-Burgoyne secures Mount Hope-Invests the Fortress---
Seizes and Occupies Sugar Hill-The Forts overlooked and in Imminent Peril-
Determination to Evacuate-Plan of Retreat-Part of the Garrison depart for
Skenesborough in the Flotilla-St. Clair crosses with the rest to Fort Indepen-
dence-A Conflagration Reveals his Retreat-The British Camp aronsed-Fraser
Pursues St. Clair-Burgoyne with his Squadron makes after the Flotilla-Part
of the Fugitives overtaken-Flight of the Remainder to Fort Anne-Skirmish of
Colonel Long-Retreat to Fort Edward-St. Clair at Castleton-Attack of his
Rear-Guard-Fall of Colonel Francis-Desertion of Colonel Hale-St. Clair
reaches Fort Edward-Consternation of the Country-Exultation of the British, 100
CHAPTER XII.
Gates on the Alert for a Command-Schuyler Undermined in Congress-Put on his
Guard-Courts a Scrutiny, but not before an expected Engagement-Summoned
with St. Clair to Head-Quarters-Gates appointed to the Northern Department-
Washington's Speculations on the Successes of Burgoyne-Ill-judged Meddlings
of Congress with tho Commissariat-Colonel Trumbull Resigns in conse-
quence,
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CHAPTER XIII.
Washington's Perplexities about the British Fleet-Putnam and Governor Clinton
put on the Alert in the Highlands-Morgan and his Riflemen sent to the North-
Washington at Philadelphia-His first Interview with Lafayette-Intelligence
about the Fleet-Explanations of its Movements-Review of the Army-Lafay-
ette Mistakes the nature of his Commission-His Alliance with Washington-
March of the Army through Philadelphia-Encampment at Wilmington,.
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CHAPTER XIV.
Burgoyne at Skenesborough--Prepares to Move towards the Hudson-Major Skene
the Royalist-Slow March to Fort Anne-Schuyler at Fort Miller-Painted War-
riors-Langdale-St. Luc-Honor of the Tomahawk-Tragical Story of Miss
McCrea-Its Results-Burgoyne Advances to Fort Edward-Schuyler at Stillwa-
ter-Joined by Lincoln-Burgoyne deserted by his Indian Allies, .
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CHAPTER XV.
Difficulties of Burgoyne-Plans an Expedition to Bennington-St. Leger before Fort
Stanwix-General Herkimer at Oriskany-High Words with his Officers-A
Dogged March-An Ambuscade-Battle of Oriskany-Johnson's Greens-Death
of Herkimer-Spirited Sortie of Colonel Willett-Sir John Johnson driven to
the River-Flight of the Indians-Sacking of Sir John's Camp-Colonel Ganse-
voort maintains his Post-Colonel Willett sent in quest of Aid-Arrives at
Schuyler's Camp,
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CHAPTER XVI.
Schuyler hears of the Affair of Oriskany-Applies for Reinforcements-His Appeai
to the Patriotism of Stark-Schhyler Superseded-His Conduct thereupon-Re-
lief sent to Fort Stanwix-Arnold Volunteers to conduct it-Change of Encamp-
ment-Patriotic Determination of Schuyler-Detachment of the Enemy against
Bennington-Germans and their Indian Allies-Baum, the Hessian Leader-
Stark in the Field-Mustering of the Militia-A Belligerent Parson-Battle of
Bennington-Breyman to the Rescue-Routed-Reception of the News in the
Rival Camps-Washington urges New England to follow up the Blow,
CHAPTER XVII.
CHAPTER XVIII.
Stratagem of Arnold to relieve Fort Stanwix-Yan Yost Cuyler-The Siege Pressed
-Indians Intractable-Success of Arnold's Stratagem-Harassed Retreat of St.
Leger-Moral Effect of the two Blows given to the Enemy-Brightening Pros-
pects in the American Camp-Arrival of Gates-Magnanimous Conduct of
Schuyler-Poorly requited by Gates-Correspondence between Gates and Bur-
goyne concerning the Murder of Miss McCrea,
Landing of Howe's Army on Elk River-Measures to Check it-Exposed Situation
of Washington in Reconnoitring-Alarm of the Country-Proclamation of
Howe-Arrival of Sullivan-Foreign Officers in Camp-Deborre-Conway-
Fleury-Count Pulaski-First Appearance in the Army of "Light-Horse Harry"
of Virginia Washington's Appeal to the Army-Movements of the Rival Forces
-Battle of the Brandywine-Retreat of the Americans-Halt in Chester-Scenes
in Philadelphia during the Battle-Congress Orders out Militia-Clothes Wash-
ington with Extraordinary Powers-Removes to Lancaster--Rewards to Foreign
Officers,
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CHAPTER XIX.
General Howe neglects to pursue his Advantage-Washington Retreats to German-
town-Recrosses the Schuylkill and prepares for another Action-Prevented by
Storins of Rain--Retreats to French Creek-Wayne detached to Fall on the
Enemy's Rear-His Pickets Surprised-Massacre of Smallwood's Men-Manœu -
vres of Howe on the Schuylkill-Washington sends for Reinforcements-Howe
marches into Philadelphia,
CHAPTER XX.
Dubious Position of Burgoyne-Collects his Forces-Ladies of Distinction in his
Camp-Lady Harriet Ackland-The Baroness de Riedesel-American Army re-
inforced-Silent Movements of Burgoyne-Watched from the Summit of the
Hills-His March along the Hudson-Position of the two Camps-Battle on the
19th Sept.-Burgoyne Encamps nearer-Fortifies his Camp-Promised Co-opera-
tion by Sir Henry Clinton-Determines to await it-Quarrel between Gates and
Arnold-Arnold deprived of Command-Burgoyne waits for Co-operation..
CHAPTER XXI.
Preparations of Sir Henry Clinton-State of the Highland Defences-Putnam
Alarmed-Advance of the Armament up the Hudson-Plan of Sir Henry Clinton
-Peekskill Threatened-Putnam Deceived-Secret March of the Enemy through
the Mountains-Forts Montgomery and Clinton Overpowered-Narrow Escape
of the Commanders-Conflagration and Explosion of the American Frigates-
Rallying Efforts of Putnam and Governor Clinton-The Spy and the Silver Bullet
-Esopus Burnt-Ravaging Progress of the Enemy up the Hudson,
CHAPTER XXII.
Scarcity in the British Camp-Gates bides his Time-Foraging Movement of Bur-
goyne-Battle of the 7th October-Rout of the British and Hessians-Situation
of the Baroness Riedesel and Lady Harriet Ackland during the Battle-Death of
Gen. Fraser-His Funeral-Night Retreat of the British-Expedition of Lady
Harriet Ackland-Desperate Situation of Burgoyne at Saratoga-Capitulation-
Surrender-Conduct of the American Troops-Scenes in the Camp-Gallant
Courtesy of Schuyler to the Baroness Riedesel-His Magnanimous Conduct to-
wards Burgoyne-Return of the British Ships down the Hudson,
CHAPTER XXIII.
Washington Advances to Skippack Creek-The British Fleet in the Delaware-Forts
and Obstructions in the River-Washington Meditates an Attack on the British
Camp-Battle of Germantown,
CHAPTER XXIV.
Washington at White Marsh-Measures to cut off the Enemy's Supplies-The Forts
on the Delaware Reinforced-Colonel Greene of Rhode Island at Fort Mercer-
Attack and Defence of that Fort-Death of Count Donop,
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CHAPTER XXV.
De Kalb Commissioned Major-General-Pretensions of Conway-Thwarted by Wash-
ington-Conway Cabal-Gates remiss in Correspondence-Dilatory in Forward-
ing Troops-Mission of Hamilton to Gates-Wilkinson Bearer of Despatches to
Congress-A Tardy Traveller-His Reward-Conway Correspondence Detected
-Washington's Apology for his Army, .
CHAPTER XXVI.
Further Hostilities on the Delaware-Fort Mifflin Attacked-Bravely Defended-Re-
duced-Mission of Hamilton to Gates-Visits the Camps of Governor Clinton and
Putnam on the Hudson-Putnam on his Hobby-Horse-Difficulties in procuring
Reinforcements-Intrigues of the Cabal-Letters of Lovell and Mifflin to Gates-
The Works at Red Rank Destroyed-The Enemy in Possession of the Delaware, 284
CHAPTER XXVII.
Question of an Attack on Philadelphia-General Reed at Head-Quarters-Enemy's
Works Reconnoitred-Opinions in a Council of War--Exploit of Lafayette-Re-
ceives Command of a Division-Modification of the Board of War-Gates to Pre-
side-Letter of Lovell-Sally Forth of General Howe-Evolutions and Skir-
mishes-Conway Inspector-general-Consultation about Winter-Quarters-
Dreary March to Valley Forge-Hutting-Washington's Vindicatory Letters-
Retrospect of the Year,
CHAPTER XXVIII.
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CHAPTER XXX.
Gates on the Ascendant-The Conway Letter-Suspicious-Consequent Correspond-
ence between Gates and Washington-Warning Letter from Dr. Craik-Anony
mous Letters-Projected Expedition to Canada-Lafayette, Gates, and the Board
of War,
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CHAPTER XXIX.
Gates undertakes to explain the Conway Correspondence-Washington's Searching
Analysis of the Explanation-Close of the Correspondence-Spurious Letters
Published-Lafayette and the Canada Expedition-His Perplexities-Counsels of
Washington,
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More Trouble about the Conway Letter-Correspondence between Lord Stirling and
Wilkinson-Wilkinson's Honor Wounded-His Passage at Arms with General
Gates-His Seat at the Board of War uncomfortable-Determines that Lord Stir-
ling shall Bleed-His Wounded Honor Healed-His Interviews with Washington
-Sees the Correspondence of Gates--Denounces Gates and gives up the Secreta
ryship-ls thrown out of Employ-Closing Remarks on the Conway Cabal,
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