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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

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,

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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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

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, .

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,

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

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-

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,.

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, .

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,

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,

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

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,

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..

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,

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,

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,

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,

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, .

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

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,

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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

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

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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