O knjigi
to him-Criticises the conduct of Congress and the Army-
Council of War-The Army to move to the Mainland-Fort
Washington to be kept up
225
CHAPTER XXXVII.
Army Arrangements—Washington at White Plains—The Enemy at
Throg's Point-Skirmish of Colonel Glover-Attempt to Sur-
prise Rogers, the Renegade-Troopers in a rough Country-
Alarms at White Plains-Cannonading of Ships at Fort Wash-
ington-March of Lee-Fortified Camp at White Plains-Re-
connoitering—The Affair at Chatterton Hill-Relative Situation
of the Armies-Change of Position-Contrast of the Appear.
ance of the Troops-George Clinton's Idea of Strategy-Move-
ment of the British Army-Incendiaries at White Plains . 232
.
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
Conjectures as to the Intentions of the Enemy-Consequent Pre-
cautions-Correspondence with Greene respecting Fort Wash-
ington-Distribution of the Army-Loe left in Command at
Northcastle-Instructions to him—Washington at Peekskill-
Visits to the Posts in the Highlands
246
CHAPTER XXXIX.
Affairs on Lake Champlain-Gates at Ticonderoga-Arnold's Flo-
tilla–Military Preparations of Sir Guy Carleton at St. John's
Nautical Encounters-Gallant Conduct of Arnold and Water-
bury-Carleton in Possession of Crown Point-His Return to
Canada and Winter Quarters .
203
CHAPTER XL.
1
Washington crosses the Hudson-Arrives at Fort Leo-Affairs at
Fort Washington-Question about its Abandonment—Move-
ments of Howe-The Fort summoned to Surrender-Refusal
of Colonel Magaw—The Fort attacked-Capture of the Fort
'and Garrison-Comments of Washington on the State of
Affairs
. 261
CHAPTER XLI.
The Enemy cross the Hudson-Retreat of the Garrison from Fort
Lee-The Crossing of the Hackensack-Lee ordered to move to
the West Side of the River-Rood's Letter to him-Second move
of the Army-Beyond the Passaic-Assistance sought from va-
rious Quarters-Correspondence and Schemes of Leo-Heath
stanch to his Instructions—Anxiety of George Clinton for the
Safety of the Hudson-Critical Situation of the Army-Dig-
paraging Correspondence between Lee and Reed—Washington
retreats across the Raritan-Arrives at Trenton-Removes his
Baggage across the Delaware-Dismay and Despondency of the
Country-Proclamation of Lord Howe-Exultation of the En-
emy-Washington's Resolve in case of Extremity
. 873
CHAPTER XLII.
Lee at Peekskill-Stanch adherence of Heath to OrdersLee crosses
the Hudson-Washington at Trenton-Lee at the Heels of the
Enemy-His Speculations on Military Greatness-Forced March
of Cornwallis-Washington crosses the Delaware-Putnam in
Command at Philadelphia,Bafiling Letters of Lee-Hopes to
reconquer the Jerseys–Gates on the March-Lee quartered at
Baskingridge-Surprised and Captured-Speculations on his
Condnot
290
CHAPTER XLIII.
Washington clothed with Additional Powers—Rocrustment of the
Army-Increased Pay-Colonel John Cadwalader-Arrival of
Sullivan, Gates-Wilkinson-A Coup de Main meditated-Post-
ure of Affairs at Trenton-Gates declines to take a part-His
Comments on Washington's Plans Preparations for the Coup
de Main-Crossing of the Delaware-Attack on the Enemy's
Foroes at Trenton-Death of Rahl-His Character
. 806
CHAPTER XLIV.
Treatment of the Hessian Prisoners—Their Interviews with Wash-
ington-Their Reception by the People
887 CHAPTER XLV.
Episode-Colonel Griffin in the Jerseys-Donop decoyed-Inroad of
Cadwalader and Reed-Retreat and Confusion of the Enemy's
Outposts_Washington recrosses the Delaware with his Troops
-The Game reversed–The Hessians hunted back through the
Country-Washington made Military Dictator
330
CHAPTER XLVI.
Howe hears of the Affair at Trenton-Cornwallis sent back to the
Jerseys-Reconnoitering Expedition of Reed-His Exploits-
Washington in Peril at Trenton-Re-enforced by Troops under
Cadwalader and Mifflin-Position of his Men-Cornwallis at
Trenton-Repulsed at the Assunpink-The American Camp
menaced-Night March of Washington-Affair at Princeton
--Death of Mercer-Rout of British Troops-Pursued by Wash-
ington Cornwallis at Princeton-Bafiled and Perplexed-Wash-
ington at Morristown-His System of Annoyance—The Tables
turned upon the Enemy
836
PART THIRD
CHAPTER I.
Burke on the State of Affairs in America–New Jersey Roused to
Arme –Washington grants Safe Conduct to Hessian Convoys-
Encampment at Morristown-Putnam at Princeton-His Strata-
gem to Conceal the Weakness of his Camp-Exploit of General
Dickinson near Somerset Court-House-Washington's Counter
Proclamation-Prevalence of the Smallpox-Inoculation of the
Army-Contrast of the British and American Commanders and
their Camps
868
CHAPTER II.
Negotiations for Exchange of Prisoners-Case of Colonel Ethan
Allen-Of General Lee--Correspondence of Washington with
Sir William Howe about Exchanges of Prisoners-Referees ap-
pointed-Letters of Lee from New York-Case of Colonel Camp-
bell—Washington's Advice to Congress on the Subject of Re-
taliation-His Correspondence with Lord Howe about the
Treatment of Prisoners—The Horrors of the Jersey Prison-
Ship and the Sugar House
809
CHAPTER III.
Exertions to form a New Army-Calls on the Different States-In-
sufficiency of the Militia-Washington's Care for the Yeomanry
- Dangers in the Northern Department-Winter Attack on Ti-
conderoga apprehended-Exertions to re-enforce Schuyler-Pre-
carious State of Washington's Army-Conjectures as to the
Designs of the Enemy - Expedition of the British against
Peekskill.
874
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CHAPTER IV.
Schuyler's Affairs in the Northern Department—Misunderstandings
with Congress--Gives offense by a Reproachful Letter-Office
of Adjutant-General offered to Gates-Declined by him-Schuy-
ler Reprimanded by Congress for his Reproachful Letter-Gates
appointed to the Command at Ticonderoga-Schuyler considers
himself virtually suspended-Takes his Seat as a Delegate to
Congress, and Clairns a Court of Inquiry-Has Command at
Philadelphia
881
CHAPTER V.
Foreign Officers Candidates for Situations in the Army-Difficulties
in adjusting Questions of Rank-Ducoudray--Conway-Kosci-
uszko—Washington's Guards-Arnold Omitted in the Army
Promotions—Washington takes his Part_British Expedition
against Danbury-Destruction of American Stores-Connecti-
cut Yeomanry in Arms Skirmish at Ridgefield-Death of Gen-
eral Wooster-Gallant Services of Arnold-Rewarded by Con-
gress Exploit of Colonel Meigs at Sag Harbor
. 889
CHAPTER VI.
Schuyler on the Point of Resigning Committee of Inquiry Roport
in his Favor–His Memorial to Congress proves Satisfactory-
Discussions regarding the Northern Department Gates mis-
taken as to his Position-He prompts his Friends in Congreso
His petulant Letter to Washington-Dignified Reply of the Lat-
ter-Position of Gates denied-Schuyler reinstated in Command
of the Department—Gates appears on the Floor of Congress-
His Proceedings there
408
CHAPTER VII.
The Highland Passes of the Hudson-George Clinton in Command
of the Forts-His Measures for Defense-Generals Greene and
Knox examine the State of the Forts-Their Roport—The gon-
eral Command of the Hudson offered to Arnold-Declined by
him-Given to Putnam-Appointment of Dr. Craik to the Medi.
cal Department-Expedition planned against Fort Independence
-But relinquished—Washington shifts his Camp to Middle-
brook-State of his Army-General Howe crosses into the Jer-
seys—Position of the two Armies at Middlebrook and behind
the Raritan-Correspondence between Washington and Colonel
412
Roed.
CHAPTER VIII.
Foigned Movements of Sir William Howe-Baffiling Caution of
Washington-Rumored Inroads from the North-Schuyler ap-
plies for Re-enforcements-Renewed Schemes of Howe to draw
Washington from his Stronghold-Skirmish betweon Cornwal.
lis and Lord Stirling-The Enemy evacuate the Jerseys-Per-
plexity as to their next Movement- A Hostile Fleet on Lake
Champlain-Burgoyne approaching Tioonderoga-Speculations
of Washington-His Purpose of keeping Sir William Howe from
ascending the Hudson-Orders George Clinton to call out Mi-
litia from Ulster and Orange Counties-Sends Sullivan toward
the Highlands-Moves his own Camp back to Morristown-Sti.
among the Shipping-Thoir Destination surmised to be Phila-
