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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

Schnyler 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 Departmeni

-Gates Appears on the Floor of Congress—His Proceedings there,

The High:ar + Passes of the Hudson-George Clinton in Command of the Forts-Hie

Measures for Defence-Generals Greene and Knox examine the State of the

FortsTheir 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 Relirquished

- 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-Correçondence between Washington and Colonel Reed,

04

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 apo

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-IIis Character

British Invasion from Canada-The Plan-Composition of the Invading Army-

Schuyler on the Alert-His Speculations as to the Enemy's Designs—Burgoyno
on Lake Champlain-His War-Speech to his Indian Allies-Sigus of his Approach

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 riconderoga 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 bis Main

Army to the Clove--His Hopeful Spirit manifested, .

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

Capture of General Prescott-Proffered in Exchange for Lee-Reinforcernents 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,

Gates on the Alert for a Command-Schuyler Undermined in Congress-Put on his

Guard-Courts a Scrutiny, but not before an expected Engagement-Suminoned

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-Ilis Alliance with Washington-

March of the Army through Philadelphia-Encampment at Wilmington, .

Burgoyne at Skenesborough--Prepares to Move towards the Hudson-Majur 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-

ler-Joined by Lincoln-Burgoyne deserted by his Indian Allies, .

Dificulties of Burgoyne-Plans an Expedition to Bennington-St. Leger before Fort

Stanwir-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 Wiljett-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 Appoai

to the Patriotism of Stark-Schhyler Superseded-His Conduct thereupon-Re-

lief sent to Fort Stanwis-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,

Siratagem of Arnold to relieve Fort Stanwix-Yan Yost Cayler-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 o!

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 Lancastor--Rewards to Foreign

General IIowe negrecis to pursue his Advantage-Washington Retreats to German.

town-Recrosses tuo 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-Manon.

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 Ariny ro-

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-Aracld deprived of Command-Burgoyne waits for Co-operation, . 205

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 Esplosion of the American Frigates-

Rallying Efforts of Putnam and Governor Clinton--The Spy and the Silver Ballet

-Esopus Burnt--Ravaging Progress of the Enemy up the Hudson,

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CIIAPTER 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, .

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 cat 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, .

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Farther 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,

CHAPTER XXVIII.

Gatos 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

Mcre Trouble about the Conway Letter-Correspondence between Lord Stirling and

Wilkinson-Wilkinson's Honor Wounded-IIis 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-Is thrown out of Employ-Closing Remarks on the Conway Cabal, 337

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