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CHAPTER I. Genealogy of the Washington Family,

CHAP. II. The Home of Washington's boyhood-His

Early Education-Lawrence Washington and his Cam-

paign in the West Indies-Death of Washington's

Father-The widowed Mother and her Children-School

Exercises,

CHAP. III. Paternal Conduct of an Elder Brother-The

Fairfax Family-Washington's Code of Morals and Man-

ners-Soldiers' Tales-Their Influence-Washington

prepares for the Navy-A Mother's Objections-Return

to School-Studies and Exercises-A School-boy Passion

-The Lowland Beauty-Love Ditties at Mount Vernon

-Visit to Belvoir-Lord Fairtax-His Character-Fox-

hunting a Remedy for Love-Proposition for a Surveying

Expedition,

13

CHAP. V. English and French Claims to the Ohio Valley

-Wild State of the Country--Projects of Settlements

-The Ohio Company-Enlightened Views of Lawrence

Washington-French Rivalry-Celeron de Bienville-

His Signs of Occupation-Hugh Crawford-George Cro-

ghan, a veteran trader, and Montour, his interpreter-

Their Mission from Pennsylvania to the Ohio Tribes-

Christopher Gist, the Pioneer of the Yadkin-Agent of

the Ohio Company-His Expedition to the Frontier-

Reprobate Traders at Logstown-Negotiations with the

Indians-Scenes in the Ohio Country-Diplomacy at

Piqua-Kegs of Brandy and Rolls of Tobacco-Gist's

return across Kentucky-A Deserted Home-French

Scheme-Captain Joncaire, a Diplomat of the Wilder-

ness-His Speech at Logstown-The Indians' Land-

"Where?"

19

CHAP. VII. Council of the Ohio Tribes at Logstown-

Treaty with the English-Gist's Settlement--Speeches

of the Half-king and the French Commandant-

French Aggressions-The Ruins of Piqua-Washington

sent on a Mission to the French Coinmander-Jacob

Van Braam, his Interpreter-Christopher Gist, his Guide

-Halt at the Confluence of the Monongahela and Alle-

gany-Projected Fort-Shingiss, a Delaware Sachem-

-Logstown-The Half-king-Indian Councils-Indian

Diplomacy-Rumors concerning Joncaire-Indian Es-

corts The Half-king, Jeskakake, and White Thun-

der,

27

CHAP. VIII. Arrival at Venango-Captain Joncaire-

Frontier Revelry-Discussions over the Bottle-The Old

Diplomatist and the Young-The Half-king, Jeskakake,

and White Thunder staggered-The Speech-belt-Depar

ture-La Force, the wily Commissary-Fort at French

Creek-The Chevalier Legardeur de St. Pierre, Knight
of St. Louis-Captain Reparti-Transactions at the Fort

CHAP. XII. Scarcity in the Camp-Death of Colonel

Fry-Promotions-Mackay and his Independent Com-

pany-Major Muse-Indian Ceremonials--Public Prayers

in Camp-Alarms-Independence of an Independent

Company-Affairs at the Great Meadows-Desertion of

the Indian Allies-Capitulation of Fort Necessity-Van

Braam as an Interpreter-Indian Plunderers-Return to

Williamsburg-Vote of Thanks of the House of Bur-

gesses Subsequent fortunes of the Half-king-Com-

ments on the Affair of Jumonville and the Conduct of

Van Braam,

43

CHAP. XIII. Founding of Fort Cumberland-Secret Let-

ter of Stobo-The Indian Messenger-Project of Din-

widdie His Perplexities-A Taint of Republicanism in

the Colonial Assemblies-Dinwiddie's Military Meas-

ures-Washington quits the Service-Overtures of Gov-

ernor Sharpe, of Maryland-Washington's dignified Re-

ply-Questions of Rank between Royal and Provincial

Troops-Treatment of the French Prisoners-Fate of La

Force-Anecdotes of Stobo and Van Braam,

49

CHAP. XIV. Return to quiet Life-French and English

prepare for Hostilities-Plan of a Campaign-General

Braddock-His Character-Sir John St. Clair Quarter-

master-general-His Tour of Inspection - Projected

Roads-Arrival of Braddock-Military Consultations

and Plans-Commodore Keppel and his Seamen-Ships

and Troops at Alexandria-Excitement of Washington

-Invited to join the Staff of Braddock-A Mother's

Objections-Washington at Alexandria-Grand Council

of Governors-Military Arrangements-Colonel William

Johnson-Sir John St. Clair at Fort Cumberland-His

Explosions of Wrath-Their Effects-Indians to be e-

listed-Captain Jack and his Band of Bush-beaters, 52

CHAP. XV. Washington proclaimed Aide-de-camp--Dis-
appointments at Fredericktown-Berjamin Franklin and
Braddock Contracts Departure for Wills' Creck-
Rough Roads-The General in his Chariot-Camp at
Fort Cumberland-Hugh Mercer-Dr. Craik-Military
Tactics Camp Rules-Secretary Peters-Indians in
Camp-Indian Beauties-The Princess Bright Light-
ning-Errand to Williamsburg--Braddock's Opinion of
Contractors and Indians-Arrival of Conveyances,

-

57

CHAP. XVI. March from Fort Cumberland-The Great
Savage Mountain-Camp at the Little Meadows-Divi.

CHAP. XX. Troubles in the Shenandoah Valley-Green-

way Court and Lord Fairfax in Danger-Alarms at

Winchester-Washington appealed to for Protection—

Attacked by the Virginia Press-Honored by the Public

-Projects for Defence-Suggestions of Washington-

The Gentlemen Associators-Retreat of the Savages-

Expedition against Kittanning-Captain Hugh Mercer-

His Struggle through the Wilderness,

CHAP. XXI. Founding of Fort Loudoun-Washington's

Tour of Inspection-Inefficiency of the Militia System

-Gentlemen Soldiers-Cross-purposes with Dinwiddie

--Military Affairs in the North-Delays of Lord Lou-

doun-Activity of Montcalm-Loudoun in Winter Quar-

ters,

.

78

82

CHAP. XXII. Washington vindicates his conduct to Lord

Loudoun-His reception by his Lordship-Military Plans

-Lord Loudoun at Halifax-Montealin on Lake George

-His Triumphs-Lord Loudoun's Failures-Washing-

ton at Winchester-Continued Misunderstandings with

Dinwiddie-Return to Mount Vernon,

85

CHAP. XXIII. Washington recovers his Health-Again

in Command at Fort Loudoun-Administration of Pitt

-Loudoun succeeded by General Abercrombie-Mili-

tary Arrangements-Washington Commander-in-chief

of the Virginia Forces-Amherst against Louisburg-

General Wolfe-Montgomery-Capture of Louisburg-

Abercrombie on Lake George-Death of Lord Howe-

Repulse of Abercrombie-Success of Bradstreet at Os-

wego,

CHAP. XXIV. Slow Operations-Washington orders out

the Militia-Mission to Williamsburg-Halt at Mr.

Chamberlayne's-Mrs. Martha Custis-A brief Court-

ship-An Engagement-Return to Winchester-The

Rifle Dress-Indian Scouts-Washington elected to the

House of Burgesses-Tidings of Amherst's Success-

The new Road to Fort Duquesne-March for the Fort-

Indiscreet Conduct of Major Grant-Disastrous Conse-

quences-Washington advances against Fort Duquesne

--End of the Expedition-Washington returns Home-

His Marriage,

88

92

96

CHAP. XXV. Plan of Operations for 1759-Investment

of Fort Niagara-Death of Prideaux-Success of Sir

William Johnson-Amherst at Ticonderoga-Wolfe at

Quebec-His Triumph and Death-Fate of Montcalm-

Capitulation of Quebec-Attempt of De Levi to retake

it-Arrival of a British Fleet-Last Stand of the French

at Montreal-Surrender of Canada,

CHAP. XXVI. Washington's Installation in the House

of Burgesses-His Rural Life--Mount Vernon and its

Vicinity-Aristocratical days of Virginia-Washington's

Management of his Estate Domestic Habits - Fox-

hunt ng-Lord Fairfax-Fishing and Duck-shooting-

The Poacher-Lynch Law-Aquatic State-Life at An-

napolis-Washington in the Dismal Swamp,

CHAP. XXVII. Treaty of Peace-Pontiac's War-Course

of Public Events-Board of Trade against Paper Cur-

rency-Restrictive Policy of England-Navigation Laws

-Discontents in New England-Of the other Colonies-

Projects to raise Revenue by Taxation-Blow at the In-

dependence of the Judiciary-Naval Commanders em-

ployed as Custom-house Officers-Retaliation of the

Colonists-Taxation resisted in Boston-Passing of the

Stamp Act-Burst of Opposition in Virginia-Speech of

Patrick Henry,

102

108

CHAP. XXVIII. Washington's Ideas concerning the

Stamp Act-Opposition to it in the Colonies-Porten-

tous Ceremonies at Boston and New York-Non-impor-

tation Agreement among the Merchants-Washington

and George Mason-Dismissal of Grenville from the

British Cabinet-Franklin before the House of Com-

mons-Repeal of the Stamp Act-Joy of Washington-

Fresh Causes of Colonial Dissensions-Circular of the
General Court of Massachusetts- Embarkation of
Troops for Boston-Measures of the Bostonians, 111

CHAP. XXIX. Cheerful Life at Mount Vernon-Wash-

ington and George Mason-Correspondence concerning

the Non-importation Agreement-Feeling toward Eng

land-Opening of the Legislative Session-Semi-regal

State of Lord Botetourt-High-toned Proceedings of the

House Sympathy with New England-Dissolved by

Lord Botetourt-Washington and the Articles of Asso-

ciation,

114

CHAP. XXX. Hood at Boston-The General Court refuses

to do Business under Military Sway-Resists the Billet-

ing Act-Effect of the Non-importation Association-

Lord North Premier-Duties revoked except on Tea-

The Boston Massacre-Disuse of Tea-Conciliatory Con-

duct of Lord Botetourt-His Death,

117

CHAP. XXXI. Expedition of Washington to the Ohio, in

behalf of Soldiers' Claims-Uneasy State of the Frontier

-Visit to Fort Pitt-George Croghan-His Mishaps dur-

ing Pontiac's War-Washington descends the Ohio-

Scenes and Adventures along the River-Indian Hunting

Camp-Interview with an old Sachem at the mouth of

the Kenawha-Return-Claims of Stobo and Van Braam

-Letter to Colonel George Muse,

119

CHAP. XXXIII. Lord North's Bill favoring the Exporta-

tion of Teas-Ships freighted with Tea to the Colo ies-

Sent back from some of the Ports-Tea destroyed at

Boston-Passage of the Boston Port Bill-Session of the

House of Burgesses-Splendid Opening-Burst of In-

dignation at the Port Bill-House Dissolved-Resolu-

tions at the Raleigh Tavern-Project of a Ge: eral Con-

gress-Washington and Lord Dunmore-The Port Bal

goes into Effect-General Gage at Boston-League a d

Covenant,

124

CHAP. XXXIV. Washington Chairman of a Political
Meeting Correspondence with Bryan Fairfax-Patri.
otic Resolutions-Washington's Opinions on Public Af
fairs-Non-importation Scheme-Convention at Wil-
liamsburg-Washington appointed a Delegate to the
General Congress-Letter from Bryan Fairfax-Perplex-
ities of General Gage at Boston,

.

127

CHAP. XXXV. Meeting of the First Congress--Opening

Ceremonies-Eloquence of Patrick Henry and Henry

Lee-Declaratory Resolution-Bill of Rights-State Pa-

pers-Chatham's Opinions of Congress-Washington's

Correspondence with Capt. Mackenzie--Views with re-

spect to Independence-Departure of Fairfax for Eng-

land,

180

CHAP. XXXVI. Gage's Military Measures-Removal of

Gunpowder from the Arsenal -- Public Ag tation -

Alarms in the Country-Civil Government obstructed-

Belligerent Symptoms - Israel Putnam and General

Charles Lee, their Characters and Stories--General Elec-

tion-Self-constituted Congress-Hancock President-

Adjourns to Concord-Remonstrance to Gage-His Per-

plexities-Generals Artemas Ward and Seth Pomeroy-

Committee of Safety-Committee of Supplies-Restless-

ness throughout the Land-Independent Companies in

Virginia-Military Tone at Mount Vernon-Washing-

ton's Military Guests-Major Horatio Gates-Anecdotes

concerning him-General Charles Lee-His Peculiarities

and Dogs-Washington at the Richmond Convention-

War Speech of Patrick Henry-Washington's Military

Intentions,

CHAP. XXXVII. Infatuation in British Councils-Col.

Grant, the Braggart-Coercive Measures-Expedition

against the Military Magazine at Concord-Battle of Lex-

ington--The Cry of Blood through the Land-Old Sol-

diers of the French War-John Stark-Israel Putnam---

Rising of the Yeomanry-Measures of Lord Dunmore

in Virginia-Indignation of the Virginians-Hugh Mer-

cer and the Friends of Liberty-Arrival of the News of

Lexington at Mount Vernon-Effect on Bryan Fairfax,

Gates, and Washington,

Measures-Debates about the Army-Question as to

Commander-in-chief-Appointment of Washington-

Other Appointments-Leiters of Washington to his

Wife and Brother-Preparations for Departure, 146

CHAP. XL. More Troops arrive at Boston-Generals
Howe, Burgoyne, and Clinton-Proclamation of Gage-
Nature of the American Army-Scornful Conduct of
the British Officers-Project of the Americans to seize
upon Breed's Hill-Putuam's Opinion of it-Sanctioned
by Prescott-Nocturnal March of the Detachment-For-
tifying of Bunker's Hill-Break of Day, and Astonish-
ment of the Enemy,

CHAP. XLI. Battle of Bunker's Hill,

149

153

CHAP. XLII. Departure from Philadelphia-Anecdotes
of General Schuyler-of Lee-Tidings of Bunker's Hill
-Military Councils-Population of New York-The
Johnson Family-Governor Tryon -Arrival at New
York-Military Instructions to Schuyler-Arrival at the
Camp,

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CHAPTER I. Washington takes Command of the Armies

-Sketch of General Lee--Characters of the British

Commanders, Howe, Clinton, and Burgoyne-Survey

of the Camps from Prospect Hill-The Camps con-

trasted-Description of the Revolutionary Army-Rhode

Island Troops-Character of General Greene-Wash-

ington represents the Deficiencies of the Army-His

Apology for the Massachusetts Troops-Governor Trum-

bull-Cragie House, Washington's Head-Quarters, 163

CHAP. II. Questions of Military Rank-Popularity of

Putnam-Arrangements at Head-Quarters--Colonel Mif-

flin and John Trumbull, Aides-de-Camp-Joseph Reed,

Washington's Secretary and Confidential Friend-Gates

as Adjutant-General--Hazardous S tuation of the Army--

Strengthening of the Defences-Efficiency of Putnam-

Rapid Changes-New Distribution of the Forces-Rigid

Discipline-Lee and his Cane-His Idea as to Strong

Battalions-Arrival of Rifle Companies-Daniel Morgan

and his Sharp Shooters-Wasi ington declines to detach

Troops to distant points for their Protection-His Rea-

167

SOLS for so doing,

CHAP. III. Washington's Object in distressing Boston-

Scarcity and Sick ess in the Town-A Startling Discov-

ery-Scarcity of Powder in the Camr-Its Perilous

Situat on-Economy of Ammunition-Correspondence

between Lee and Burgoyne-Correspondence between

Washington and Gage-The Dignity of the Patriot Army

asserted,

170

CHAP. IV. Dangers in the Interior-Machinations of the

Johnson Family-Rivalry of Ethan Allen and Benedict

Arnold-Government Perplexities about the Ticonde

roga Capture-Measures to secure the Prize--Allen and

Arnold ambitious of further Laurels-Projects for the

Invasion of Canada-Ethan Allen and Seth Warner

honored by Congress-Arnold displaced by a Committee

of Inquiry-His Indignation-News from Canada-The

Revolution to be extended into that Province-Enlist-

ment of Green Mountain Boys-Schuyler at Ticonderoga

-State of Affairs there-Election for Officers of the

Green Mountain Boys-Ethan Allen dismounted-Joins

the Army as a Volunteer-Preparations for the Invasion

of Canada-General Montgomery-Indian Chiefs at

Cambridge- Council Fire-Plan for an Expedition

against Quebec-Departure of Troops from Ticonde-

roga-Arrival at Isle aux Noix,

174

180

CHAP. V. A Challenge declined-A Blow meditated-A
cautious Council of War-Preparations for the Quebec
Expedition-Benedict Arnold the Leader-Advice and
Instructions-Departure-General Schuyler on the Sorel
-Reconnoitres St. Johns-Camp at Isle aux Noix-III- {
ness of Schuyler-Returns to Ticonderoga-Expedition
of Montgomery against St. Johns-Letter of Ethan Al-
len-His Dash against Montreal-Its Catastrophe-A
Hero in Irons-Correspondence of Washington with
Schuyler and Arnold-His Anxiety about them, .

CHAP. VI. British in Boston send out Cruisers-Depre-

dations of Captain Wallace along the Coast-Treason in

the Camp-Arrest of Dr. Church-His Trial and Fate-

Conflagration of Falmouth-Irritation throughout the

Country-Fitting out of Vessels of War-Embarkation

of General Gage for England-Committee from Con-

gress-Conferences with Washington-Resolutions of

Congress to carry on the War-Return of Secretary

Reed to Philadelphia,

186

CHAP. VII. Measures of General Howe-Desecration of

Churches-Three Proclamations-Seizure of Tories-

Want of Artillery-Henry Knox, the Artillerist-His

Mission to Ticonderoga-Re-enlistment of Troops-Lack

of Public Spirit-Comments of General Greene, 189

iii

CHAP. VIII. Affairs in Canada-Capture of Fort Cham-

blee-Siege of St. Johns-Maclean and his Highlanders

-Montgomery on the Treatment of Ethan Allen-Re-

pulse of Carleton-Capitulation of the Garrison of St.

Johns-Generous Conduct of Montgomery-Maclean re-

embarks for Quebec-Weary Struggle of Arnold through

the Wilderness-Defection of Colonel Enos-Arnold inf

the Valley of the Chaudiere-His Arrival opposite Que-

bec- Surrender of Montreal-Escape of Carleton-

Home-sickness of the American Troops,

191

CHAP. IX. Washington's Anticipations of Success at Que-

bec-His Eulogium of Arnold-Schuyler and Montgom-

ery talk of resigning-Expostulations of Washington-

Their Effect-Schuyler's Conduct to a Captive Foe, 195

CHAP. X. Difficulties in filling up the Army-The Con-
necticut Troops persist in going Home-Their reception
there-Timely Arrival of Spoils in the Camp-Putnam
and the Prize Mortar-A Maraud by Americans-Re-
buked by Washington-Correspondence of Washington
with General Howe about the treatment of Ethan Allen
-Fraternal Zeal of Levi Allen-Treatment of General
Prescott-Preparations to bombard Boston-Battery at
Lechmere's Point-Prayer of Putnam for Powder,

CHAP. XI. Mount Vernon in Danger-Mrs. Washington

invited to the Camp-Lund Washington, the General's

Agent-Terms on which he serves-Instructed to keep

up the Hospitality of the House--Journey of Mrs. Wash-

ington to Camp-Her Equipage and Liveries-Arrival

at Camp-Domestic Affairs at Head Quarters-Gayetics

in Camp-A Brawl between Round-Jackets and Rifle-

Shirts,

196

200

CHAP. XII. Affairs in Canada-Arnold at Point Levi-

Quebec reinforced-Crossing of the St. Lawrence-Land-,

ing in Wolfe's Cove-Arnold on the Heights of Abra-

ham-Cautious Counsel-Quebec aroused-The Invaders

baffled Withdraw to Point aux Trembles-Booming

of Cannon-Carleton at Quebec-Letter of Washington

to Arnold,

202

CHAP. XIII. Lord Dunmore-His Plans of harassing Vir-

ginia-Lee's Policy respecting Tory Governors and Place-

men-Rhode Island harassed by Wallace and his Cruis-

ers, and infested by Tories-Lee sent to its Relief-His

Vigorous Measures-The Army d sbanding-Washing-

ton's Perplexities-Sympathy of General Greene--His

Loyalty in time of Trouble--The Crisis-Cheering News

from Canada-Gloomy Opening of the New Year-News

from Colonel Knox,

204

CHAP. XIV. Military Preparations in Boston-A Secret

Expedition-Its Object-Lee's Plan for the Security of

New York-Opinion of Adams on the Subject-Instruc-

tions to Lee-Transactions of Lee in Connecticut-Lee's.

Policy in regard to the Tories-Uneasiness in New York

-Letter of the Committee of Safety to Lee-His Reply

-His Opinion of the People of Connecticut-Of the

207

Hysterical Letter from the New York Congress,

CHAP. XV. Montgomery before Quebec-His Plan of Op-

erations-A Summo: s to Surrender-A Flag Insulted-

The Town Besieged-Plan of an Escalade-Attack of

the Lower Town-Montgomery in the Advance-His

Death-Retreat of Colonel Campbell-Attack by Ar

nold-Defence of the Lower Town-Arnold wounded

-Retreat of the Americans-Gallant Resolve of Ar-

nold,

210

214

CHAP. XVI. Correspondence of Washington and Schuy-
ler on the Disasters in Canada-Reinforcements required
from New England-Dangers in the Interior of New
York-Johnson Hall beleaguered-Sir John capitulates
-Generous Conduct of Schuyler-Governor Tryon and
the Tories-Tory Machinations-Lee at New York-Sir
Henry Clinton in the Harbor-Menaces of Lee-The
City a d River fortified-Lee's Treatment of the Tories
-I's Plans of Fortification-Ordered to the Command
in Canada-Ilis Speculations on Titles of Dignity,

CHAP. XVII. Monotonous State of Affairs before Boston

-Washington anxious for Action-Exploit of Putnam-

Its Dramatic Consequences-The Farce of the Blockade

of Boston-An Alarming Interruption-Distresses of the

Besieged-Washington's Irksome Predicament - His

Bold Proposition-Demur of the Council of War-Ar-

rival of Knox with Artillery-Dorchester Heights to be

seized and fortified-Preparations for the Attempt, 218

CHAP. XVIII. The Affair of Dorchester Heights-Amer-

ican and English Letters respecting it-A Laborious

Night-Revelations at Daybreak-Howe in a Perplexity

-A Night Attack meditated-Stormy Weather-The

Town to be evacuated--Negotiations and Arrangements

-Preparations to Embark-Excesses of the Troops-Bos-

ton evacuated-Speech of the Duke of Manchester on the

subject-A Medal voted by Congress,

220

CHAP. XIX. Destination of the Fleet-Commission of the
two Howes-Character of Lord Howe-The Colonies
divided into Departments-Lee assigned to the Southern

225

Department-General Thomas to Canada-Ch. racter of

Lee, by Washington-Letters of Lee from the South-A

Dog in a Dancing School-Committee of Safety in Vir-

ginia-Lee's Grenadiers-Putnam in Command at New

York-State of Affairs there-Arrival of Washington-

New Arrangements-Perplexities with respect to Cana-

da-England subsidizes Hessian troops,

CHAP. XX. Arnold blockades Quebec-His Difficulties-

Arrival of General Wooster-Of General Thomas-Abor-

tive Attempt on Quebec-Preparations for Retreat-

Sortie of Carleton-Retreat of the Americans-Halt at

Point Deschambeault-Alarm in the Colonies at the Re-

treat of the Army-Popular Clamor against Schuyler-

Slanders refuted,

229

244

CHAP. XXVI. Arrival of more Ships-Movements of the
Phoenix and the Rose-Panic in the City-Host le Ships
up the Hudson-Stir of War along the River-General
George Clinton, and the Militia of Ulster County-Fresh
Agitation of New York-Arrival of Lord Howe,
CHAP. XXVII. Precautions against Tories-Secret Com-
mittees Declaration of Lord Howe-His Letter to the
Colonial Governors-His Letter to Washington rejected
-Interview between the British Adjutant-General and
Colonel Reed-Reception of the Adjutant-General_by
Washington-The Phoenix and Rose in the Tappan Sea,
and Haverstraw Bay-Arming of the River Yeomanry
-George Clinton at the Gates of the Highlands,

CHAP. XXVIII. Question of Command between Gates

and Schuyler-Condition of the Army at Crown Point-

Discontent and Departure of Sullivan-Fortifications at

Ticonderoga-The Question of Command adjusted-Se-

cret Discontents-Sectional Jealousies in the Army-

Southern Troops-Smallwood's Macaroni Battalion-

Connecticut Light-Horse,

247

250

CHAP. XXX. Putnam's Military Projects-Chevaux-de-

frise at Fort Washington-Meditated Attack on Staten

Island-Arrival of Ships-Hessian Reinforcements-

Scotch Highlanders-Sir Henry Clinton and Lord Corn-

wallis-Putnam's Obstructions of the Hudson-The

Phoenix and Rose attacked by Row Galleys at Tarry-

town-General Order of Washington on the subject of

Sectional Jealousies-Profane Swearing prohibited in

the Camp-Preparations against Attack-Levies of Yeo-

manry-George Clinton in Command of the Levies along

the Hudson-Alarms of the People of New York-Be-

nevolent Sympathy of Washington-The Phoenix Grap-

pled by a Fire-Ship-The Ships Evacuate the Hud-

256

260

267

CHAP. XXXI. The Battle of Long Island,

CHAP. XXXII. The Retreat from Long Island,

CHAP. XXXIII. Long Island in Possession of the Ene-

my-Distressed Situation of the American Army at

New York-Question of Abandoning the City-Letters

from either Camp-Enemy's Ships in the Sound-Re-

moval of Women and Children from the City-Yearn-

ing for Home among the Militia-Tolerant Ideas of

Washington and Greene-Fort Constitution-Confer-

ence of Lord Howe with a Committee from Congress, 269

CHAP. XXXIV. Movements of the Enemy-Councils of

War-Question of the Abandonment of the City-Dis

tribution of the Army-Ships in the East River-The

Enemy at Hell Gate-Skirmish at Turtle Bay-Panic of

the Connecticut Militia--Rage and Personal Peril of

Washington-Putiam's Perilous Retreat from the City

-British Regale at Murray Hill,

273

CHAP. XXXV. Fortified Camp at King's Bridge-Amer-

ican and British Lines-The Morris House-Alexander

Hamilton-The Enemy advance-Successful Skirmish

-Death of Knowlton-Great Fire in New York-Re-

organization of the Army-Exchange of Prisoners-

Daniel Morgan regained-Delancey's Tory Brigade-

Robert Rogers, the Partisan-His Rangers-The Roe-

buck, Phoenix, and Tartar in the Hudson-Military

Movements by Land and Water-Letter of John

Jay,

276

CHAP. XXXVI. Lee expected in Camp-His Letter of

Advice to the President of Congress-The Enemy at

Throg's Neck-Washington's Arrangements-Rides to

Throg's Neck-The Enemy brought to a Stand-Military

Movements-Arrival of Lee-A Command assigned to

him-Criticizes the conduct of Congress and the Army-

Council of War-The Army to move to the Mainland-

Fort Washington to be kept up,

.

282

CHAP. XXXVII. Army Arrangements-Washington at

White Plains-The Enemy at Throg's Point-Skirmish

of Colonel Glover-Attempt to Surprise Rogers, the

Renegade-Troopers in a rough country-Alarms at

White Plains-Cannorading of Ships at Fort Washing-

ton-March of Lee-Fortified Camp at White Plains-

Reconnoitring-The Affair at Chatterton Hill-Relative

Situation of the Armies-Change of Position-Contrast

of the Appearance of the Troops-George Clinton's Idea

of Strategy-Movement of the British Army-Incen-

diaries at White Plains, .

284

.

289

CHAP. XXXVIII. Conjectures as to the Intentions of the
Enemy-Consequent Precautions-Correspondence with
Greene respecting Fort Washington-Distribution of
the Army-Lee left in Command at Northcastle-In-
structions to him-Washington at Peekskill-Visits to
the Posts in the Highlands,

CHAP. XXXIX. Affairs on Lake Champlain-Gates at

Ticonderoga-Arnold's Flotilla-Military Preparations

of Sir Guy Carleton at St. Johns-Nautical Encounters

-Gallant Conduct of Arnold and Waterbury-Carleton

in Possession of Crown Point-His return to Canada

and Winter Quarters,

292

CHAP. XL. Washington crosses the Hudson-Arrives at

Fort Lee-Affairs at Fort Washington -Question about

its Abandonment-Movements of Howe-The Fort sum-

moned to Surrender-Refusal of Colonel McGaw-The

Fort attacked-Capture of the Fort and Garrison-

Comments of Washington on the State of Affairs, . 295

CHAP. XLI. The Enemy cross the Hudson-Retreat of

the Garrison from Fort Lee-The Crossing of the Hack-

ensack-Lee ordered to move to the West Side of the

River-Reed's Letter to him-Second move of the Army

-Beyond the Passaic-Assistance sought from various

quarters-Correspondence and Schemes of Lee-Heath

stanch to his Instructions-Anxiety of George Clinton

for the Safety of the Hudson-Critical Situation of the

Army-Disparaging Correspondence between Lee and

Reed-Washington retreats across the Raritan-Artives

at Trenton-Removes his Baggage across the Delaware

-Dismay ad Despondency of the Country-Procla

mation of Lord Howe-Exultation of the Enemy-

Washington's Resolve in case of Extremity,

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CHAP. XLII. Lee at Peekskill-Stanch adherence of

Heath to Orders-Lee crosses the Hudson-Washing-

ton at Trenton-Lee at the Heels of the Enemy-His

Speculations on Military Greatness-Forced March of

Cornwallis-Washington crosses the Delaware-Put-

Lam in Command at Philadelphia-Baffling Letters of

Lee-Hopes to reconquer the Jerseys-Gates on the

March--Lee quartered at Baskingridge-Surprised and

Captured--Speculations on his Conduct,

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