PICTORIAL FIELD BOOK OF THE REVOLUTION.
VOLUME II.
BY BENSON J. LOSSING
1850.
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CONTENTS.
CHAPTERS
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Perth Amboy. – Its original Settlement and Prospects. – Governor William Franklin. – Dunlap’s Recollection of military Affairs at Perth Amboy. – Journey to Crosswicks. – Missionary Operations there. – Skirmish at Crosswicks. – The Friends’ Meeting-house. – Mrs. Idell. – Bordentown. – Revolutionary Events at Bordentown. – Joseph Bonaparte. – General Dickinson. – Trenton. – M‘Conkey’s Ferry, where Washington crossed the Delaware. – Long Bridge. – Capture of Forts Washington and Lee. – Retreat of the Americans across New Jersey. – Decrease of the Army. – Tardy Movements of General Lee. – Capture of General Lee. – Longevity of the Captor’s Horse. – Biography of Lee. – His Division commanded by Sullivan. – The Delaware between Washington and Cornwallis. – Weakness of the American Army. – Gloomy Aspect of Affairs. – Putnam in Command at Philadelphia. – Reorganization of the Army. – Adjournment of Congress to Baltimore. – The Quakers. – Howe’s Plans. – Injudicious Disposition of the British Troops. – Augmentation of Washington’s Forces. – Successful Diversion, by Putnam, in favor of Washington. – The American Army cross the Delaware on Christmas Night. – The Battle in Trenton. – Colonel Rall mortally Wounded. – Capture of the Hessians. – Complete Victory of the Americans. – Washington’s Visit to the dying Rall. – Parole of Honor signed by the Hessian Officers. – Colonel Rall’s fatal Carousal. – Names and Signatures of the Hessian Officers attached to the Parole. – Retreat of the Enemy from Bordentown. – Their Line of Posts broken up. – Good Effect of the Victory at Trenton. – Washington made a military Dictator. – He Re-crosses the Delaware to Occupy Trenton. – Efficient Aid by Robert Morris. – Approach of Cornwallis toward Trenton. – Battles at Trenton Bridge and the Ford. – The Americans in Peril. – Cornwallis Out-generaled. – March of the Americans toward Princeton. – Their Approach discovered by the Enemy. – First Skirmish near Princeton. – Effect of British Bayonets. – Dispersion of the Americans. – Washington on the Field. – General Mercer mortally Wounded by Bayonets. – His Bravery till the Last. – Place of his Death. – View of the Battle-ground. – Loss of the Americans. – Death of General Mercer. – His Monument. – Skirmish near Nassau Hall in Princeton. – Destruction of the King’s Portrait in Nassau Hall. – Prisoners taken. – Skirmish at Worth’s Mills. – Cornwallis at Princeton. – Disappointment of the Enemy. – The Loss sustained. – Washington’s Pursuit. – Fatigue of the Americans. – Capture of British Baggage-wagons. – Evacuation of New Jersey by the British. – Estimate of Washington’s Character in Europe. – Appointment of general Officers for the Continental Army. – Its Reorganization. – Visit to the Princeton Battle-ground. – Morven, Stockton’s Estate. – Desolated by the British. – Sufferings and Death of the Owner. – Annis Stockton. – Nassau Hall. – Governor Belcher’s Donation. – Rittenhouse’s Planetarium. – Life of its Inventor. – Portraits of Washington and Mercer by Peale. – Character of the College of New Jersey. – White Hall. – The Floral Arch in Honor of Washington. – His triumphal Journey. – Washington’s Reception by the Ladies of Trenton. – Inscription on Armstrong’s Monument. – Letter of a Hessian Prince. |
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Departure from Trenton. – Buck’s County. – St. Tammany. – Old Villages. – Frankford. – Revolutionary Events at Frankford. – Kensington. – Arrival in Philadelphia. – Christ Church and its Sounding-board. – The Grave of Dr. Franklin, and others. – His early-written Epitaph. – Description of Christ Church. – The Natives on the Delaware and Schuylkill. – The Delawares. – Their Character portrayed by William Penn. – First Settlements on the Delaware by the Dutch and Swedes. – Troubles with the Indians. – Gustavus Adolphus. – Extension of Swedish Settlements. – Opposition of the Dutch. – Stuyvesant’s Conquests. – Charter granted to William Penn. – Emigrations. – Arrival of Penn. – His Biography. – Annexation of Delaware. – Penn’s just Dealings with the Natives. – Effect of his Justice. – Treaty Monument. – Character and Influence of the Quakers. – Founding of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth, and of the City of Philadelphia. – Secession of Delaware. – Penn’s Difficulties. – His liberal Concessions. – Pennsylvania Charter. – Penn’s Heirs. – Penn’s Successors hostile to the Indians. – Popular Feeling against the Proprietaries. – Dr. Franklin. – The Stamp Act. – Spirit of the People. – Party Rancor. – Franklin Lampooned. – William Bradford. – The Pennsylvania Journal. – Repeal of the Stamp Act. – Rejoicings. – Dickenson’s Letters. – Firmness of Pennsylvania. – Tea Ships. – Destruction of Tea at Greenwich. – Revolutionary Movements. – Members of Assembly instructed. – Quakers Opposed to the Revolution. – "Testimony" of their Yearly Meeting in 1775. – James Pemberton and others sent to Virginia. – Arrest and Removal of Governor Penn and Chief-justice Chew. – Execution of Roberts and Carlisle. – Justice of their Punishment. – Carpenter’s Hall. – Desecration of Carpenter’s Hall. – Congress Hall. – Prevalence of a Desire for Union. – First Movements toward a General Congress. – Election of Delegates. – Names of the Representatives of each Colony. – Character of the first Continental Congress. – Its Organization. – Peyton Randolph. – Charles Thomson. – Opening of the first Continental Congress. – Patrick Henry. – The first Prayer in Congress. – Sessions with closed Doors. – Sympathy with Massachusetts. – Declaration of Rights. – "American Association." – Mr. Duché. – State Papers issued by Congress. – Debates. – Diversity of Opinion. – Dartmouth’s Circular. – Joseph Galloway. – Opinions concerning the Adamses. – Sketch of Galloway’s public Life. – Disposition of his Estate. |
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The State House. – Independence Hall. – Hancock’s Chair. – Portraits of Penn and La Fayette. – Picture of the Treaty Tree. – Statue of Washington. – Liberty Bell. – Its History. – Independence not Early nor generally Desired, except by a Few. – Patrick Henry’s Prediction. – Testimony of Washington and others concerning the Loyalty of the Colonies. – Paine’s Common Sense. – First public Movements favorable to Independence. – Paine’s Crisis. – The Ministry order it to be Burned. – The Result. – Timidity in the State Legislatures. – State Governments Recommended. – Lee’s Resolution for Independence. – Absence of R. H. Lee. – Jefferson’s Draft of the Declaration. – Reasons why he was Chosen to Write it. – Original Draft of the Declaration of Independence, and Amendments. – The Debaters. – Action of the several Colonies on the Subject of Independence. – Adoption of the Declaration. – The Declaration of Independence as Adopted. – Ringing of the Liberty Bell. – Signers of the Declaration. – Its Reception in New York and elsewhere. – The Principles of the Declaration, and their Effects. – Opinions of Raynal, Mirabeau, and Napoleon. – Organization of State Governments. – Adjournment of Congress to Baltimore. – Trip to Red Bank. – Fort Mercer. – Donop’s Grave. – Whitall’s House. – De Chastellux’s Visit there. – Anecdote of Mrs. Whitall. – Old Cannon. – Distant View of Fort Mifflin. – Military Works on the Delaware. – Obstructions in the River. – Their Removal by the British. – Capture of Billingsport. – The American Fleet in the Delaware. – Hessian Expedition against Fort Mercer. – Storming of the Fort. – Repulse of the Hessians at Red Bank. – Count Donop. – Lieutenant-colonel Greene. – Monument at Red Bank. – Attack on Fort Mifflin. – American Flotilla. – Lieutenant-colonel Smith. – Successful Defense of Fort Mifflin. – Preparations for another Attack. – Plan of the Fort. – Washington’s Efforts to Re-enforce his Army. – Conduct of Gates and Putnam. – Second Attack on Fort Mifflin. – Gallant Defense of Fort Mifflin. – Destructive Effects of Cannons and Bombs. – Plan of Operations on the Delaware. – Retreat of the Garrison. – Destruction of the Fort. – Movements in New Jersey. – Fort Mercer Abandoned. |
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Ancient Philadelphia. – The "Slate-roof House" and its Associations. – Loxley’s House. – Mrs. Darrah and the British Adjutant General. – Information sent to Washington’s Camp by Mrs. Darrah. – Disappointment of the British. – Swede’s Church. – Wharton’s Mansion-house. – The Mischianza. – Immorality of the Army. – Major Andre’s Description of the Mischianza. – Philadelphia Provost Prison. – Cunningham. – Washington Square. – Office of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. – The Secretary’s Aids. – British Fortifications in Philadelphia. – The British Encampment. – Personal Appearance of the British Officers. – Loss of the Delaware Frigate. – Torpedoes sent down the River from Bordentown. – "Battle of the Kegs." – Alarm during the Mischianza Fete. – Boldness of Americans. – Interesting Places near Philadelphia. – Patriotism of the Philadelphia Women. – Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Bache. – De Chastellux’s Visit to Mrs. Bache. – Contributions of Clothing for the Soldiers. – Germantown. – James Logan. – Speech of Logan, the Indian Chief. – Officers of Government at Germantown. – Chew’s House. – Destructive Effects of War. – Benjamin Chew. – Maneuvers of the two Armies on the Schuylkill. – The British Army at Germantown. – Preparations to Attack it. – Approach of the Americans to Germantown. – Attack on the British Pickets. – Chew’s House a Defense. – Scenes at Chew’s House. – Remissness of the Militia. – Victory lost to the Americans. – Battle of Germantown. – The Americans, deceived, abandon the Field. – Washington’s Chagrin. – The Loss. – Letter of General Agnew’s Servant to the Lady of that Officer concerning his Death. – American Officers Killed. – Washington and his Officers Honored. – General Stephen. – Whitemarsh. – Washington’s Head-quarters at Whitemarsh. – American Encampment. – Skirmish at Whitemarsh. – Retreat of the British to Philadelphia. – Departure of the Americans from Whitemarsh. – Barren Hill. – La Fayette. – His first Impulses favorable to the Americans. – His Liberality. – Visit to England. – La Fayette’s Attempts to leave France. – Sketch of his Career. – Sword presented to him by Congress. – Memoir of La Fayette. – Pictorial Devices on his Sword. – Arrival of La Fayette in America. – His Biography continued. – His Appointment. – Interview with Washington. – Attached to the Army. – La Fayette on Barren Hill. – Maneuvers of the two Armies. – The British deceived. – Retreat of La Fayette across the Schuylkill to Valley Forge. – Generals Poor and Woedtke. – Iron Ore near the Schuylkill. – Conshohocken and its Industry. – Norristown. – Swedes’ Ford. |
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Approach to Valley Forge. – "King of Prussia Tavern." – Village of Valley Forge. – Washington’s Head-quarters. – The old Flour-mill and its Associations. – Hamilton and Lee. – View from Rogers’s Observatory. – Camp at Valley Forge. – Religious Services. – Preparation of Huts. – Disposition of the American Army at Valley Forge. – The Huts and their Occupants. – Condition of the Army. – Great Sufferings. – Number of Soldiers in Camp. – Toryism displayed. – Hopefulness of Washington. – Conspiracy to deprive him of the chief Command. – Persons named as Malcontents. – Forged Letters. – Thomas Conway. – Character of the Congress of 1778. – Pretensions of Gates and Lee. – Anonymous Letters. – Conway’s Letter to Gates. – Quarrel between Gates and Wilkinson. – Board of War. – Expedition against Canada proposed. – Lafayette appointed to the Command. – Grossly Deceived. – Disclaimers of Gates and Mifflin. – Opinion of Dr. Gordon. – Conway’s Resignation. – Duel, and Repentant Letter to Washington. – Baron De Steuben. – His Arrival in America, and Appointment as Inspector General. – Biographical Sketch of Steuben. – His Aids and his Monuments. – Washington’s Efforts in behalf of his Soldiers. – Hostile Parties sent out from Philadelphia. – The Queen’s Rangers. – Advertisement for Recruits. – Expedition against Militia Posts in New Jersey. – Skirmish at Quintan’s Bridge, on Alloway’s Creek. – Expedition to Hancock’s Bridge. – Perils of the March. – Massacre at Hancock’s House. – Death of the Owner. – Return of the Marauders to Philadelphia. – Light from Europe. – Alliance with France. – Rejoicings at Valley Forge. – Lord North’s Conciliatory Bills. – Appointment of Commissioners. – Chatham’s Opposition to American Independence. – Conclusion of Pitt’s Speech. – His sudden Illness and Death. – Copley’s Picture of the Scene. – Pitt’s Funeral and Monument. – North’s conciliatory Propositions rejected. – Arrival of Commissioners. – Governor Tryon. – Letter of Commissioners to Congress. – Action of Congress concerning them, and their Mission. – Mrs. Græme. – Attempt to Bribe General Reed. – Mrs. Græme’s part in the Affair. – Memoir of General Reed. – Sir Henry Clinton Commander-in-Chief. – Condition of the American Army. – Exchange of General Lee. – Oaths of Allegiance. – Evacuation of Philadelphia by the British. – Pursuit by the Americans. – The British harassed in New Jersey. – Extent of the British Line. – Washington’s Determination to Fight. – Preparations of both Armies for Battle. – British Camp near Monmouth Court-house. – Their Movement toward Sandy Hook. – Lee ordered to attack the British. – Approach of the American advanced Corps. – Conflicting Intelligence. – Preparations for Battle. – Plan of the Action. – The British attacked by Wayne. – Oswald’s Artillery. – Wayne checked by Lee. – Strange Conduct of Lee. – Lee’s Orders misunderstood. – Retreat of two Brigades. – A general Retreat ordered by Lee. – General Maxwell. – Forward Movement of the Division under Washington. – Meeting of Washington and Lee. – Harsh Words between them. – The pursuing Britons checked. – Courage and Skill of Washington. – Lee’s Conduct, Trial, and Sentence. – The fiercest of the Battle. – Picture by Mr. Custis. – Captain Molly. – Gallant Conduct of Lee. – Forming of the second Line. – View of the Battle-ground. – Advance of Grenadiers under Monckton. – Death of Monckton. – Close of the Day and the Battle. – Retreat of Sir Henry Clinton. – Character of the Monmouth Battle. – Clinton’s Official Dispatch criticised. – The Loss. – Sufferings of the Soldiers. – Visit to the Battle-ground. – Woodhull’s Monument. – William and Gilbert Tennent. – Inscription upon Woodhull’s Monument. – Capture and Execution of Captain Huddy. – Case of Captain Asgill. – Remarkable Case of William Tennent. – His own Description of his Feelings. – Loss of his Papers. – The Pine Robbers. |
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Departure from Valley Forge. – The Paoli Tavern. – Place where Americans were Massacred. – Wayne’s Encampment near the Paoli. – British Attack upon his Detachment. – The Massacre. – Chaplain David Jones. – His Address to the Troops at Ticonderoga. – The Paoli Monument. – The Inscriptions upon it. – The Dead of Paoli. – Journey to West Chester. – Departure for the Brandywine Battle-ground. – Jefferis’s Ford. – Sconnel Town, Osborne’s Hill, and Birmingham Meeting-house. – Landing of the British at the Head of Elk. – Washington’s Preparations to meet them. – March of Americans from Philadelphia. – Encampment on Red Clay Neck. – Howe’s Proclamation. – Retreat of the Americans across the Brandywine. – Approach of the British to Brandywine. – The Fords of that Stream. – Plan of the Battle. – Position of the American Army on the Brandywine. – Movement of the British. – Localities of the Battle-ground. – Skirmishing on the March toward the Brandywine. – Engagement near Chad’s Ford. – Skirmishing on the Brandywine. – Sullivan deceived by conflicting Intelligence. – Washington’s Suspense. – Passage of the Brandywine by the British Army. – Forming of the Lines for Battle. – Conduct of Deborre. – Commencement of the Battle. – Skill and Courage of the Belligerents. – Effects of the British Artillery. – Retreat of the Americans. – March of Greene to their Support. – La Fayette wounded. – The British checked by Greene. – Knyphausen preparing to cross the Brandywine. – General Muhlenberg. – Passage of the Brandywine by Knyphausen. – Bravery of Wayne. – General Retreat of the Americans. – Result of the Battle. – Washington again made Dictator. – Attempt to attack the British Army. – Du Coudray. – Patriotism of the Israels. – Battle prevented. – March of the Americans toward Germantown. – Localities near the Brandywine. – The Quarters of Washington and Howe. – Kennet Square. – A Storm. – New London and Elkton. – Scene of Military Operations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. – An Evening on the Chesapeake. – Baltimore. – Battle Monument at Baltimore. |
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Baltimore and its Associations. – Washington’s Monument. – Maryland Historical Society. – Pulaski’s Banner. – Moravian Nuns at Bethlehem. – "Hymn of the Moravian Nuns." – Patriotism in Baltimore. – Committees of Correspondence and Observation. – Treatment of Loyalists. – Meeting of Congress in Baltimore. – La Fayette in Baltimore. – Journey to Annapolis. – Departure from the Right Road. – Hospitality. – City of Annapolis. – Founding of Annapolis. – First Lord Baltimore. – Exploration of the Chesapeake. – Maryland Charter. – Character of the first Maryland Charter. – Toleration its chief Glory. – Baltimore’s Policy. – Baltimore’s Toleration. – First Settlers. – Leonard Calvert. – Settlement at St. Mary’s. – First Legislative Assembly. – Religious Animosity. – Toleration of the Roman Catholics. – Civil Commotions. – Baltimore a Courtier. – Civil War. – Maryland a Royal Province. – Republican Constitution. – Annapolis. – Stamp-master’s Effigy hanged and burned. – The Sons of Liberty. – Statue of the King and Portrait of Camden. – Governor Eden. – Arrival of a Tea Ship. – Burning of the Vessel and Cargo. – Treatment of John Parks. – Maryland and Independence. – The State House and its Associations. – The Senate Chamber where Washington resigned his Commission. – Portraits. – Departure of Rochambeau. |
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Journey from Annapolis to Washington. – Profusion of Gates. – Queen Anne and its Decline. – First View of the Capitol. – Rainbow at Noon. – The Federal City, Capitol, and Congress Library. – The National Institute. – The Widow of General Alexander Hamilton. – Washington’s Camp Chest. – Washington’s Letter to Dr. Cochran. – Pomp of Ancient Generals. – "The Sword and the Staff." – Revolutionary Relics. – Franklin’s Press. – History of its Importation to America. – Character of the Press. – Franklin’s Remarks in 1768. – Peale’s Picture of Washington. – Its History. – The Senate and House of Representatives. – Greenough’s Statue of Washington. – The Rotunda and its Contents. – Description of Greenough’s Statue. – Tuckerman’s Poem. – A Chippewa’s Speech. – Persico’s Group. – Tripoli Monument. – President Polk. – Arlington House. – Mr. Custis and the "Washington Treasures." – Alexandria. – Its Museum. – The Hessian Flag captured at Trenton. – Anecdote of Washington. – Washington’s Bier, and other Relics. – Departure for Mount Vernon. – The Mansion. – Approach to Mount Vernon. – The Library and its Associations. – Key of the Bastile. – Destruction of that Prison. – Pictures at Mount Vernon. – Chimney-piece. – Monumental Eulogy. – The Old Vault of the Washington Family. – Attempt to steal the Remains of Washington. – The New Tomb. – Sarcophagi of Washington and his Lady. – Tomb of Lady Washington. – Narrative of the Re-entombing of Washington’s Remains. – Their Appearance. – Departure from Mount Vernon. – Pohick Church. – Occoquan and its Reminiscences. – Dunmore’s Repulse at Occoquan. – Visit to Pohick Church. – Its dilapidated Condition. – Worship there. – Rev. Mason L. Weems. – Washington’s Pew. – A Swallow’s Nest. – Location of the Church. – Vestrymen. – A curious Document. – Last of Braddock’s Men. – Return to Washington. – Thunder-shower in December. – Aquia Creek. – Almost a Serious Accident. – Potomac Church. – The Rappahannock. – Fredericksburg. – Washington’s Birth-place. – First Monumental Stone. – Notables of Westmoreland. – Washington’s Birth-place. – His Ancestors. – Arms and Monuments. – First Monumental Stone to the Memory of Washington. – Virginia Residence of the Washington Family. – Early Life of General Washington. – Death of his Brother Laurence. – The Washington Farm. – Residence of the Mother of Washington. – His early Military Career. – Washington’s last Interview with his Mother. – Her Death, and unfinished Monument. – Corner-stone laid by President Jackson. – The unfinished Obelisk for the Tomb of Washington’s Mother. – Departure from Fredericksburg. – General Mercer’s Son. – The Wrong Road. – Pamunkey River. – Hanover Court House. – The old Tavern. – Anecdote. – Early Years of Patrick Henry. – The "Parson’s Cause." – His Début as an Orator, described by Wirt. – New Castle. – Road from Hanover to Richmond. – Birth-place of Henry Clay. – Virginia Market-wagons. |
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Early Settlement at Rockett’s and Powhatan. – Captain Smith. – Abandonment of "Nonesuch." – Fort Charles. – Founding of Richmond. – Scenery on the James River at Richmond. – Expedition of Arnold to Virginia. – Arnold, with his Fleet, in the James River. – Approach to Richmond. – Activity of Jefferson. – The Militia. – The British at Richmond. – Old City Tavern. – Baron Steuben. – Depredations by British Frigates. – Departure of Arnold from Richmond. – French Fleet in Hampton Roads. – Houdon’s Statue of Washington. – Monumental Church. – Destruction of the Richmond Theater. – St. John’s Church. – Virginia Washington Monument. – The Constitutional Convention. – Its Members and their Vote. – Mayo’s Bridge. – The "Old Stone House." – Reminiscences of the "Old Stone House." – Anecdote of Monroe. – Patrick Henry. – Departure from Richmond. – Aspect of the Scene. – Effect of Patrick Henry’s Eloquence. – His Residence. – Appearance of the Country below Richmond. – Westover. – Colonel Byrd. – Birth-place of President Harrison. – Anecdote of Harrison’s Father. – Charles City Court House. – Birth-place of President Tyler. – Jefferson’s Marriage. – Jefferson’s Marriage License-bond. – Historical Associations of Charles City Court House. – Attack upon the American Militia. – Carelessness of Dudley. – "Sherwood Forest." – Ex-president Tyler. – The Slashes of the Chickahominy. – Difficulties at the Ferry. – The Chickahominy and its Associations. – Green Spring and its Associations. – Distant View of Jamestown Island. – Changes in the River Banks. – Tradition. – Mr. Coke’s Plantation. – The Council Tree. – Remains of Old Jamestown Church and Grave-yard. – Wirt’s Meeting at the Church at Jamestown. – The Ancient Monuments. – Paulding’s Ode. – Efforts at Early Settlement. – Loss of Sir Humphrey Gilbert. – Raleigh’s Perseverance. – Amidas and Barlow. – Native Hospitality abused. – Grenville and Lane. – Hostilities with the Indians. – Colonists Return to England. – Another Expedition. – "City of Raleigh." – Virginia Dare. – Loss of a Colony. – Other Expeditions. – London and Plymouth Companies. – Death of Raleigh. – Newport. – Captain John Smith. – Founding of Jamestown. – Visit to Powhatan. – Energy of Smith. – Bartholomew Gosnold. – Progress of Jamestown Colony. – Smith’s Voyage up the Chickahominy. – His Capture. – His Adventures in Europe. – The Indians outwitted by Smith. – His Trial and Sentence. – Pocahontas-her Marriage, Death, and Descendants. – Smith’s Life saved by Pocahontas. – Condition of Jamestown. – Newport’s Folly. – Smith’s Exploring Expedition. – Lord De la Ware. – Commissioners. – Anarchy at Jamestown. – Famine. – Timely Relief. – Arrival of new Emigrants and Supplies. – Prosperity of the Colony. – Implantation of Republicanism. – New Constitution. – Massacre by the Indians. – Retaliation. – The Patents cancelled. – Policy of Charles I. – Governor Harvey. – Wyatt and Berkeley. – The Commonwealth. – Intolerance in Virginia. – Indian Wars. – Berkely and Loyalty. – Opposition to parliamentary Commissions. – Concession to the Colonists. – Commercial Restrictions. – King of Virginia. – Indian Hostilities. – "Bacon’s Rebellion." – Republican Triumphs. – English Troops. – Burning of Jamestown. – Death of Bacon. – Vengeance of Berkeley. – His Recall and Death. – Jamestown and its Associations. |
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Departure from Jamestown. – Remains of Fortifications. – "Spencer’s Ordinary." – Retreat of Cornwallis. – Simcoe’s Expedition. – Engagement between the advanced Guards of the Belligerents. – Battle at Spencer’s Ordinary. – Simcoe’s Stratagem. – A drawn Battle. – The Loss. – Burial with the Honors of War. – March of Cornwallis from Williamsburg. – Movements of La Fayette. – Cornwallis’s Stratagem. – March from Green Spring. – Colonel Armand. – The Battle Order. – Attack upon the Outpost. – The Enemy in full Force. – Retreat of the Americans. – Wayne’s Charge upon the British Line. – Retreat of Cornwallis to Portsmouth. – Tarleton’s Expedition. – Williamsburg. – Remains of Dunmore’s Palace. – Brenton Church. – Lord Botetourt. – His Reception in Virginia. – Ode. – Ancient Powder Magazine. – The Old Capitol. – Resumption of the Historical Narrative. – Plan of Williamsburg. – Culpepper. – Lord Howard and Nicholson. – Federal Union proposed. – Orkney and his Deputies. – Spottswood. – Character of Spottswood. – Conflicting Claims of the French and English. – Injustice toward the Indians. – The Ohio Company. – Jealousy of the French. – Erection of Forts. – Dinwiddie’s Measures. – George Washington sent to the French Commandant. – Friendly Offices of the Indians. – St. Pierre. – His Letter to Dinwiddie. – Washington’s Journey. – Preparations for War. – Expedition against the French. – Attack upon the Virginians. – Fort Duquesne. – Fort Necessity. – Surprise of Jumonville. – Death of Colonel Fry. – Washington in Command. – Fort Necessity. – Washington’s Return home. – The Great Meadows. – Loss at Fort Necessity. – French Duplicity. – General Braddock. – Provincial Governors. – March toward Fort Duquesne. – Alarm of the French. – Passage of the Monongahela. – The Battle. – Washington’s Advance. – Death of Braddock. – Washington’s Skill. – Providential Care acknowledged. – Lord Loudon. – New Expedition. – General Forbes. – Movements of Forbes. – Defeat of Grant. – Attack on Bouquet. – Abandonment of Fort Duquesne. – Washington’s Resignation. – Development of Washington’s Military Character. – Sir Frederick Philipse Robinson. |
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Effect of the Stamp Act in Virginia. – Boldness of Patrick Henry. – His Resolution in Opposition to the Act. – Effect of Henry’s Resolutions. – Eloquence and Skill of the Orator. – Dissolution of the Assembly. – General Congress proposed. – Repeal of the Stamp Act. – Lord Botetourt. – Thomas Jefferson. – Dissolution of the Assembly. – The Apollo Room. – Death of Botetourt. – Lord Dunmore. – His Character. – Committees of Vigilance and Correspondence. – Fast day in Virginia. – Assembly Dissolved by Dunmore. – Meeting at the Raleigh. – The Proceedings. – Delegates to the Continental Congress. – Expedition against the Indians. – Dunmore’s Schemes. – Camp at the Great Kanawha. – Battle at Mount Pleasant. – March to the Shawnee Tavern. – Old Chillicothe. – Fort Gower. – Junction of the Armies of Dunmore and Lewis. – Camp Charlotte. – Logan and Cresap. – John Gibson. – Logan’s Speech. – His Death. – Sketch of Colonel Cresap. – Treaty with the Indians. – Sentiments of Dunmore’s Officers. – Indian Wars in the West. – Daniel Boone. – Boone’s Family on the Kain-tuck-ee. – Boone’s Fort assailed by Indians. – Capture of Boone’s Daughter and Companions. – Construction of other Forts. – Indian Assaults. – Expedition against the Kentucky Settlements. – George Rogers Clarke. – Clarke’s Expedition in the Wilderness. – Expeditions against British Forts. – Simon Kenton. – Kenton’s Life and Sufferings. – Surprise of Kaskaskia. – Capture of the Garrison. – Location of Kaskaskia. – Surprise of Cahokia. – Capture of Vincennes. – Its Loss and Recapture. – Terrible March over the "Drowned Lands." – Colonel Hamilton made Prisoner. – Detroit. – Tory Emissaries. – Dr. Connolly. – Official Tampering with the Indians. – Girty before Fort Henry. – Massacre of a Reconnoitering Party. – Attack upon the Fort. – Elizabeth Zane and Mrs. Merrill. – Effect of a Log Field-piece. – Arrival of Succor. – Abandonment of the Siege. – Escape of M‘Culloch. – Fort M‘Intosh. – Expedition against Sandusky Towns. – Successful Expedition from Detroit against Kentucky Forts. – Colonel Clarke in Virginia. – Made a Brigadier. – Battle at the Blue Licks. – The Indians subdued. – Affairs at Williamsburg. – Patrick Henry’s bold Resolutions in favor of Military Preparations. – His eloquent Defense of them. – Effect of Henry’s Speech. – Seizure of Powder by Dunmore. – Patrick Henry with a Military Force. – A Compromise. – Dunmore’s Oath. – General Excitement. – Proceedings of the Assembly. – Attempt to Destroy the Magazine. – Dunmore’s Flight. – Military Preparations. – Dunmore at Norfolk. – New Government planned. – Militia Organized. – Great Seal. – Declaration of Independence proclaimed at Williamsburg. – Officers under the new Government. – Freneau’s Prophecy. |
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Ride to Yorktown. – William Nelson, Esq. – Location and Appearance of Yorktown. – Its early Settlement. – Old Church at Yorktown. – The Nelson Tombs. – Cornwallis’s Cave. – An Imposition. – Present Appearance of the British Works. – American and French Armies. – Morris and Peters. – Change in Plan of Operations. – Cornwallis ordered to the Chesapeake. – Takes Post at Yorktown and Gloucester, and Fortifies them. – Sketch of Cornwallis. – Southern Campaign. – De Grasse in the Chesapeake. – Sketch of De Grasse. – Cornwallis’s Attempt to Escape into Carolina. – Admirals Hood and Graves proceed against the French Fleet. – Naval Battle off the Virginia Capes. – French Squadron. – Loss in the Naval Action. – March of the Allied Armies. – Arrival of Washington and French Officers at Williamsburg. – Arrival of Troops at Williamsburg. – Washington’s first Interview with De Grasse. – Approach of the Allied Armies. – Death of Colonel Scammell. – Yorktown and Gloucester invested. – General Arrangements of the Land and Naval Forces. – French Officers. – Biographical Sketch of Lieutenant-colonel Stevens. – Position of the American Corps. – Approach by Parallels. – Cannonade and Bombardment. – Burning of British Ships. – Continued Approaches toward the British Works. – Preparations to Storm Redoubts. – Plan of the Siege of Yorktown. – Successful Assault upon two Redoubts. – Loss sustained by the Combatants. – Bravery and Loss of the French Grenadiers. – Desperate Situation of Cornwallis. – Sortie. – Attempt of Cornwallis to Escape. – Providential Interposition. – Count Dumas. – Patriotism of Gov. Nelson. – Bombardment of his Mansion. – Cornwallis’s Proposition to Surrender. – Destruction in Yorktown. – Ceremonies at the Surrender of the British Army. – Delivery of the Colors. – Conduct of Cornwallis in the Carolinas. – Laying down of Arms. – Loss of both Armies. – Washington’s expressed Approbation of Officers. – Disposition of Prisoners. – A Jubilee for Prisoners. – Intelligence of the Surrender at Philadelphia. – Proceedings of Congress. – Rochambeau. – Awards of Congress to Officers. – General Rejoicings. – Proceedings in Parliament. – Lord North’s Agitation. – Designs upon Southern British Ports. – St. Clair’s Success. – Washington’s Journey to Philadelphia. – Localities at Yorktown. – Moore’s House and its Associations. – Place of Surrender. – Governor Nelson’s House. – Departure for Hampton. – Arrival at Hampton. – Old Point Comfort. – Early History. – Hampton Roads. – Dunmore’s Attack. – Repulse of Dunmore. – St. John’s Church. – Attack on Hampton in 1813. – Voyage to Norfolk. – St. Paul’s Church and its Associations. – Ride to the Great Bridge. – Description of the Locality. – Dunmore at Norfolk. – Seizure of Holt’s Printing-office. – Holt’s Career. – Preparations for Battle. – Fortifications at the Great Bridge. – Attack on the American Redoubt. – Death of Capt. Fordyce. – Stratagem of Maj. Marshall. – Close of the Battle. – Terror of the Captives. – Norfolk entered by the Americans. – Dunmore’s Threat. – Destruction of Norfolk. – Distress. – Disposition of the American Troops. – Dunmore at Gwyn’s Island. – General Lewis. – Attack upon Dunmore. – His Flight. – Distress upon Gwyn’s Island. – Destruction of Property by Collier and Matthews. – Leslie’s Expedition. – Deep Creek and Dismal Swamp. – Drummond’s Lake. – Moore’s Farm. – Return to Norfolk. – Portsmouth and Gosport. – French and English Fleets. – Attempt to capture Arnold. |
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Departure from Norfolk. – Misfortunes of an Hostler. – Forts Nelson and Norfolk. – Craney Island. – Voyage up the James River. – City Point. – Petersburg. – Blandford Church. – Founding of Petersburg. – Sudden Storm. – Services of Steuben. – Military Operations between City Point and Williamsburg. – Skirmish near Petersburg. – Retreat of the Americans. – British Occupation of the Town. – Mrs. Bolling. – British Occupation of Bollingbrook. – Skirmish at Osborne’s. – Destruction of the American Flotilla. – Troops of Arnold and Phillips. – Depredations at Manchester and Warwick. – La Fayette at Petersburg. – Death of Phillips. – Entrance of Cornwallis into Virginia. – The State in Danger. – Retirement of Governor Jefferson. – Monticello. – Cornwallis’s unsuccessful Pursuit of La Fayette. – Expeditions Westward. – Jefferson’s Seal and Monument, and Inscription. – Expedition of Simcoe against Steuben. – Attempt to Capture Jefferson and the Legislators. – Destruction of Property. – Cornwallis baffled by La Fayette. – His Retreat toward the Coast. – Detention of the Convention Troops. – Their Parole. – March of the Convention Troops to Virginia. – Their Route to Charlottesville. – Sufferings. – Riedesel and his Family. – Jefferson’s Hospitality. – Erection of Barracks. – Extensive Gardening. – General Condition of the Troops. – Removal of Troops from Charlottesville. – Their Final Dispersion. – The Germans. – Departure from Petersburg. – Capital Punishment. – Husbandry in Lower Virginia. – Fruits of the Social System. – Gee’s Bridge. – Capture of Colonel Gee. – A Yankee Observer. – Passage of the Roanoke into Carolina. – Cotton Fields. – Route of Greene’s Retreat. – Journey toward Hillsborough. – Tobacco Culture. – Williamsburg and Oxford. – Tar River. – Fording Streams. – The Princely Domain of Mr. Cameron. – Night at a Yankee’s Farm-house. – Arrival at Hillsborough. – Early Settlements in North Carolina. – First Charter of North Carolina. – Early Settlements on the Chowan and Cape Fear. – Planters from Barbadoes. – The absurd "Fundamental Constitutions" of Shaftesbury and Locke. – Sketch of the Authors. – Extent of the Province. – Abrogation of the Constitutions. – Government Officers imprisoned. – Governor Sother banished. – John Archdale. – Settlements in the Interior. – Indian Hostilities. – Flight of the Tuscaroras. – Pirates. – First Royal Governor. – First Legislative Assembly. – The Governor and People at Variance. – Removal of the Seat of Government to Wilmington. – Immigration of Scotch Highlanders. – The Rebellion of ’45. – Peril and Flight of The Pretender. – Extinction of his Family. |
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The Scotch-Irish and their Principles. – Their Emigration to Carolina. – Moravian Settlements. – The Religious Element in our Government. – Origin of the Scotch-Irish. – First Printing-presses in North Carolina. – Carolina Troops in Virginia. – Governors Dobbs and Tryon. – Opposition to the Stamp Act. – The Enfield Riot. – Revolutionary Proceedings at Wilmington. – Ruins of St. Philip’s Church at Brunswick. – Resignation of the Wilmington Stamp Master. – Unpopularity of Tryon. – Discontents in the Interior. – "Regulators." – Tryon’s Request for a Palace. – Maneuvers of his Family. – Heavy Appropriation. – View and Description of the Palace. – Excessive Taxation. – Tryon’s Proclamation against the Regulators. – His bad Faith. – Extortions of Officers. – Arrest of Regulators. – Hillsborough menaced. – Forbearance of the People. – Legal Trials. – Tryon’s Return to Newbern. – Prevalence of Quiet. – New Outbreaks. – Riots at Hillsborough. – Outrages upon Fanning. – Sketch of his Public Life. – Mock Court and Trials. – Yorke. – Military Expedition against the Regulators. – Bad Treatment of Husband. – Tryon’s March to Hillsborough. – His Officers. – Dispersion of Waddel’s Troops. – Tryon’s March toward the Allamance. – Dr. Caldwell’s Meditation. – Battle. – Flight of Husband. – Defeat of the Regulators. – The Battle-ground. – Cruelty of Tryon. – Tryon’s Prisoners exhibited in Chains. – Execution of Six of them. – Effect of the Regulator Movement. – Career of Husband. – Committees of Correspondence. – Difficulties between the Governor and People. – Conventions of the Patriots. – Approval of a General Congress, and Appointment of Deputies. – Provincial Congress. – Maneuvers of Governor Martin. – Symptoms of a Servile Insurrection. – Destruction of Fort Johnson. – Provincial Congress at Hillsborough. – Action of the Congress. – Military Organization. – Minute-men. – Sketch of Cornelius Harnett. – Friendship of the Highlanders courted. – Called to take up Arms by Donald M‘Donald. – Flora M‘Donald. – Influence of Flora M‘Donald. – The Pretender saved by her. – Patriot Expedition against the Highlanders. – The Highlanders pursued by Colonel Moore. – Colonels Caswell and Lillington. – Biographical Sketch of Caswell. – Biographical Sketch of Lillington. – Caswell’s Letter to his Son. – Peril of the Highlanders. – Preparations for Battle. – Lillington Hall. – Colonel John Lillington. – Battle at Moore’s Creek. – Feat of Mrs. Slocum. – Effect of the Battle. – Humanity of the Whigs. – Governor Martin. – Organization of Civil Government. – Proclamations of Sir Henry Clinton. – Desolation of Howe’s Plantation. – Localities at Hillsborough. – Departure for Allamance. – Place of Pyle’s Defeat. – Cornwallis at Hillsborough. – Greene’s Plans. – Expedition under Lieutenant Colonel Lee. – His Public Life. – Pursuit of Tarleton. – Approach of Tories under Colonel Pyle. – Conception of a Plan to Ensnare them. – Destruction of the Loyalists. – Escape of Colonel Pyle. – The Battle-ground. – Escape of Tarleton. |
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The Allamance. – Factory Labor. – Regulator Battle-ground. – Greensborough. – Fire in Greensborough. – The Guilford Battle-ground. – Gates superseded by Greene. – Greene’s Arrival in Carolina. – Courtesy of Gates. – Disposition of the belligerent Armies. – Greene in Co-operation with Morgan. – Conference of the Commanders. – Battle at Ramsour’s Mills. – General Rutherford. – Morgan pursued by Cornwallis. – Narrow Escape of the former. – Passage of the Catawba by Cornwallis’s Army. – Success of the British. – Death of General Davidson. – British Account of the Conflict. – Queen’s Museum. – Dispersion of the Militia. – Commencement of Greene’s Retreat. – His Passage of the Yadkin. – Cornwallis again foiled. – The Trading Ford. – Numbers of the two Armies. – Passage of the Yadkin by Cornwallis. – His March resumed. – Greene’s Resolution to continue his Retreat. – Light Army organized. – Colonel Williams. – Line of March. – Death of Lee’s Bugler. – A Skirmish and Race. – Efforts of both Parties to reach the Dan. – Greene’s Passage across the Dan. – Passage of the whole Army. – Disappointment of Cornwallis. – Preparations to Recross the Dan. – March of the Army toward Guilford. – Maneuvers of the Belligerents. – Skirmish on Reedy Fork. – Augmentation of the American Army. – Disposition of the two Armies. – Skirmish at New Garden Meeting-house. – Defeat of Tarleton. – Lee driven back by the main British Army. – Disposition of the American Army at Guilford. – Plan of the Battle. – Approach of the British. – Commencement of the Battle. – Flight of the Carolinians. – Bravery of the Virginians and Marylanders. – General Stevens. – Retreat of Marylanders. – Washington’s Charge. – Junction of British Regiments. – Cornwallis’s victorious Blow. – End of the Battle. – Retreat of the Americans. – View of the Battle-ground. – Loss of the Combatants. – Effect of the Battle. – Withdrawal of Cornwallis. – Pursued by Greene. – American Women at Prayer. – Cornwallis’s March to Wilmington. – Pursued by Green. – Greene’s Approach to Camden. – New Garden Meeting-house. – Quaker Marriage. – A Centenarian Preacher. – His Blessing. – Jamestown. – Ridge Roads. – Journey to the Yadkin. – Salisbury. – A Night with a Cotton-planter near Concord. – A Patriot’s Grave at the Red Hills. – Picturesque Scenery. – Arrival at Charlotte. – Ancient Church and Congregation. – Colonel Polk’s Mill. – The People of Mecklenburg. – Scheme for a Republican Assembly. – A Convention called. – Officers of the Convention. – Speakers on the Occasion. – Preamble and Resolutions. – Autographs of the Mecklenburg Committee. – Resolutions adopted by the Mecklenburg Convention. – Mecklenburg Resolutions dispatched to Philadelphia and Hillsborough. – Action concerning them. – History of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. – Movements of Cornwallis and his Subordinates. – Colonel Polk suspected. – General William R. Davis. – Cornwallis’s March toward Charlotte. – Operations of the Americans against him. – Skirmish at Charlotte. – Retreat of the Americans from Charlotte. – March of Cornwallis Southward. – Young Ladies of Mecklenburg and Rowan. |
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Departure from Charlotte. – Gold Region of North Carolina. – Tuckesege Ford. – Passage of the South Fork of the Catawba. – Loss of Way in a Forest. – Road to King’s Mountain. – Visit to the King’s Mountain Battle-ground. – Character of the Locality. – View of the Battle-ground. – Past and Present. – Major Ferguson detached to the Upper Country. – Gathering of Tories. – Surprise at Greene’s Spring. – Leaders of the Mountain Men. – Ferguson West of the Broad River. – Expedition against him. - Concentration of Troops. – Selection of a Commander-in-chief. – March to the Cowpens. – Colonels Shelby, Campbell, and Williams. – Pursuit of Ferguson. – The Battle. – Colonel Sevier. – Frankland. – Surrender of the British and Tories. – Loss in the Battle. – Effect of the Battle. – Death of Ferguson. – Execution of Tories. – Character of the Battle-ground. – One of Sumter’s Men. – Route to the Cowpens. – Ventilation of Southern Houses. – Thicketty Mountain. – Loss of Way. – Visit to the Cowpens Battle-ground. – Material of the Army under Morgan. – Biography of Morgan. – Defeat of Tories by Washington. – Pursuit of Morgan by Tarleton. – Gold Medal awarded to Morgan. – Disposition of the American Army. – John Eager Howard. – Silver Medal awarded to Howard. – Morgan prepared to Fight. – His Address to his Troops. – The Attack. – Tarleton’s Charge. – Charge of Tarleton. – Bold Maneuver of Howard. – Americans Victorious. – Colonel Washington. – Retreat of the British. – Encounter between Washington and Tarleton. – Result of the Battle. – The Heroes of the Cowpens. – Departure from that Place. – Cherokee Ford. – Indians in the Carolinas. – War with the Indians. – Peril of the White People. – Defeat and Conquest of the Indians. – Seminoles. – Embassy to the Indians. – Erection of Forts. – War with the Cherokees. – Small-pox at Charleston. – Montgomery’s Expedition against the Indians. – Peace. – Renewal of War. – Grant and Middleton’s Expedition. – Treaty of Peace and Friendship. – Indian Hostilities renewed. – John Stuart. – Desolation of the Cherokee Country. – Expeditions under Rutherford and Pickens. – Present Condition of the Cherokees. – The Western Settlers. – Growth of Party Spirit. – The Cunninghams. – Seizure of Powder. – Tory Faithlessness. – Expedition against them. – Battle at Musgrove’s Mill. – Gathering of Troops by Sumter. – His partisan Compatriots. – Attack upon Wemyss at Fish Dam Ford. – Defeat of Wemyss. – Sumter pursued by Tarleton. – Halt and Battle at Blackstocks’s. – Flight of Tarleton. – Sumter Wounded. – His Retreat. – Thanks of Congress. – Patriotic Women. |
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Cherokee Ford. – Romantic Mountain Gorge. – Passage of King’s Creek. – A Night on the Mountains. – Contentment. – Mule Driving. – Yorkville. – Catawba Indians. – Fishing Creek and its Associations. – Generous Hospitality. – Petition of a Catawba Indian. – Great Falls of the Catawba. – Mount Dearborn. – Cotton Factory. – Rocky Mount and its Associations. – A Night at Rocky Mount. – The Battle-ground. – Sumter again in Arms. – His Compatriots. – Skirmish at Mobley’s Meeting-house. – Expeditions of Huck and Cunningham. – Their Defeat. – Sumter’s unsuccessful Battle at Rocky Mount. – His Success at Wateree Ford. – His Defeat at Fishing Creek. – Passage of the Catawba. – Appearance of the Road. – Anvil Rock. – Old Slave at Hanging Rock. – The Hanging Rock. – Disposition of Troops there. – Preliminary Skirmish. – Sumter’s Attack. – Sumter’s final Blow. – Victory lost by Intemperance. – Sumter’s Retreat. – The Loss. – Captain M‘Clure. – The British in South Carolina. – Retreat of the Americans. – Massacre of Buford’s Regiment near the Waxhaw. – Family of President Jackson. – Journey toward Camden. – Flat Rock. – Rugeley’s Mill. – Tories at Rugeley’s. – Stratagem of Colonel Washington in capturing the Tories. – Gum Swamp. – Sander’s Creek. – Lincoln Calumniated. – De Kalb sent to the South. – His March. – Sketch of his Public Life. – Gates in chief Command. – De Kalb’s Monument and Inscription. – Tardiness of Justice. – Situation of Gates’s Army. – Plan of Operations. – Sketch of Gates’s Public Life. – Sufferings of the Army. – Alarm of the British. – Cornwallis at Camden. – Approach of Gates. – Gates’s Night-march toward Camden. – Cornwallis’s March to meet Gates. – General Gist. – Meeting of the Armies. – Skirmish. – Council of War. – Preparations for Battle. – The Attack. – Battle at Sander’s Creek. – General William Smallwood. – Death of the Baron de Kalb. – Flight of the Americans. – British Victorious. – The Armed Neutrality. – Confidence of the British. – Rendezvous at Hillsborough. – Governor Nash. – Colonel Buncombe. – Partial Organization of an Army. – Hobkirk’s Hill. – View at the Spring. – Gates’s Order. – Parole. – Greene’s Movements toward South Carolina. – His Encampment near Camden. – Lee’s Legion and Wolves. – Lord Rawdon at Camden. – Greene’s Camp on Hobkirk’s Hill. – Rawdon’s Preparations to Attack Greene. – Disposition of the Two Armies. – Battle on Hobkirk’s Hill. – Yielding of Maryland Troops. – Greene’s Retreat. – Washington’s Charge upon the Pursuers. – Marion and Lee against Watson. – British Evacuation of Camden. – Destruction of Property. – Fall of British Posts. – Sale of Traveling Establishment. |
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Departure from Camden. – The High Hills of Santee. – Passage of the Wateree Swamp. – Fort Motte. – Remains of the Revolution. – Position of the Americans there. – General Marion. – The Song of Marion’s Men. – Marion in Gates’s Camp. – Description of his Regiment. – Rebecca Motte. – Her House fortified and garrisoned. – American Battery. – Siege of Fort Motte. – Lee’s Expedient. – Patriotism of Mrs. Motte. – Rawdon’s Retreat. – Belleville. – A Slave "Pass." – Trial of a Slave. – Columbia. – Fort Granby and its Garrison. – Mr. Friday and Colonel Maxwell. – Capture of Fort Granby. – Terms of Surrender. – Greene’s Army at Fort Granby. – The Locality. – Ninety-Six. – Ninety-Six Fortified. – Its Garrison and Works. – Capture of Fort Galphin. – The "Galphin Claim." – Greene before Ninety-Six. – Siege commenced by Kosciuszko. – A Sally. – Plan of the Siege. – Rawdon informed of the Siege. – His march toward Ninety-Six. – Attempt to destroy the Stockade. – Beale and Cunningham. – Cruger advised of Rawdon’s approach. – Assault on the Star Redoubt. – Capture of the Stockade. – A bold Prisoner. – Raising the Siege of Ninety-Six. – Arrival of Rawdon. – His pursuit of Greene. – Movements of the two Armies. – Courage and Arrest of Emily Geiger. – Rawdon foiled. – Camp at Orangeburg. – Greene on the Santee Hills. – Orangeburg. – Old Court-house. – Orangeburg taken by Sumter. – Sumter and Lee. – Rawdon’s Departure. – Movements of the two Armies toward Eutaw. – Journey thither. – Four-hole Swamp. – General Sumner. – A Yankee Schoolmaster. – Road to Eutaw. – Locality and Appearance of the Springs. – Remains of the "Citadel" at Eutaw. – Greene joined by Marion. – American Encampment before the Battle. – Captain Coffin. – Deserters. – Stuart’s fancied Security. – Arrangement of the Americans for Battle. – Colonel William Polk. – Arrangement of the British Forces. – The Citadel. – Skirmishes. – Commencement of the Battle at Eutaw. – Williams’s Bayonet Charge. – Death of Campbell and Duval. – Defeat and Capture of Washington. – Retreat of the British. – Folly of the Americans. – Bravery of Lee’s Legion. – Contest at the "Citadel." – Retreat of Greene. – Honors awarded to Greene and his Officers. – The Loss. – Retreat of Stuart. – Attacked by Marion and Lee. – Retirement of the Americans to the Santee Hills. – Mutiny. – Relic from the Battle-field. – Nelson’s Ferry. – Success of Marion at Nelson’s Ferry. – Site of Fort Watson. – Movements of Colonel Watson. – Fort Watson attacked by Marion and Lee. – Mayham Tower. – Sketch of Colonel Mayham. – Marion’s Residence. – The Wife of Marion. – Return to Orangeburg. – Sketch of Marion’s House. |
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From Orangeburg to Augusta. – A Turkish Traveler. – Augusta. – Hamburg. – Liberty Hill. – Local History of Augusta. – Growth of Democratic Principles. – Republican Legislature and Governor. – Tories under Colonel Boyd. – Augusta in possession of the British. – Partisan Skirmishes. – General Elbert. – Dispersion of Boyd’s Tories. – Alarm of Campbell. – Ashe ordered to Brier Creek. – General Williamson. – The Americans at Brier Creek. – Preparations for Battle. – The Attack. – Retreat of the Carolinians. – Defeat of the Americans. – The Loss. – Ashe Censured. – Acquitted by Court-martial. – His Public Life. – Cruelty of Brown. – Forts Cornwallis and Grierson. – March toward Augusta, of Clark and M‘Call. – Skirmish at the White House. – Brown wounded. – Defeat of the Americans. – Fate of Prisoners. – Siege of Augusta. – Colonel Pickens. – Junction of American Troops before Augusta. – Plan of Attack. – Mayham Tower. – The Garrison subdued. – Surrender of the Forts at Augusta. – Liberty Hill. – Departure for Savannah. – A Night Journey. – Detention in a Swamp. – Picturesque Scenery. – Savannah. – Greene and Pulaski Monument. – Oglethorpe’s Colonial Plan. – Charter for Georgia. – First Emigrants. – Interview with the Indian King. – Founding of Savannah. – Progress of the Colony. – Methodists. – Defenses against the Spaniards. – Expedition against St. Augustine. – Return of Oglethorpe to England. – Georgia a Royal province. – Political Agitation. – Committee of Correspondence. – Movements of the Sons of Liberty. – Their names. – Contributions for Boston. – Tory Influence. – Whig Boldness. – Spiking of Cannon. – Tar and Feathers. – Intercepted Letter. – Seizure of Powder. – Imprisonment of the Governor. – His Escape. – A Traitor. – Congressional Delegates. – Savannah Menaced. – British Repulsed. – Party Lines. – Lee’s Expedition. – Boldness of the Tories. – Organization of Civil Government. – M‘Intosh and Gwinnett. – A Duel. – Expedition to Florida. – Troops under General Howe. – His public Life. – Duel with Gadsden. – March toward Florida. – Divided Commands. – Failure of the Expedition. – Minor Expeditions. – British Expedition against Savannah. – Preparations to receive them. – Landing of the British. – Battle. – Defeat of the Americans. – Disastrous Retreat. – The Loss. – Sunbury taken by the British. – Sketch of the Public Life of General Lincoln. – Royal Government re-established. – Appearance of the French Fleet. – Alarm of the British. – Savannah strengthened. – American Army at Savannah. – Pulaski. – D’Estaing’s summons to Surrender refused. – His Error. – Arrival of Maitland. – Victory lost by Delay. – Plan of the Siege of Savannah. – Operations of the Siege. – D’Estaing’s Proposition to Storm the Works. – Remains of the French Lines. – Storming of the Spring Hill redoubt. – D’Estaing Wounded. – Death of Pulaski and Jasper. – The Siege raised. – Withdrawal of the combined Armies. – Effect of the Movement. – Colonel Jackson. – Operations of Captain Howell. – Chastisement of the Indians. – Arrival of Wayne. – Skirmish near Savannah. – Treaty with the Indians. – Cessation of Hostilities. – Evacuation of Savannah. – Peace. |
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Revolutionary Remains. – Visit to Jasper’s Spring. – Its historical Associations. – Departure from Savannah. – Night Voyage. – Arrival at Charleston. – Early Settlement. – Founding of Charleston. – Increase of Settlers. – Their Character. – Difficulties with the Indians. – An Insurrection. – Legislative Assembly. – French and English. – Church Liturgy adopted. – A Revolution. – Royal Government established. – Separation of the Colonies. – Extension of Settlements. – Discontents. – Disputes with the Governor. – Effects of the Stamp Act. – Boldness of the People. – Liberty Tree. – Charleston Sons of Liberty. – Pitt’s Statue. – Christopher Gadsden. – Tea repudiated. – Sympathy for Bostonians. – Provincial Convention and Congress. – Seizure of Dispatches. – Institutions of the Ministry. – Condition of the People. – Seizure of Arms and Powder. – Civil Government organized. – Seizure of Powder at St. Augustine. – Expulsion of Lord Campbell and the Garrison. – City Defenses. – Fortifications around Charleston. – Fort Moultrie. – Organization of Civil Government. – John Rutledge. – Defenses of Charleston Harbor. – Arrival of Generals Armstrong and Lee. – Arrival of the British. – Rutledge’s rigorous Measures. – Clinton’s Preparations for Attack. – Commencement of the Action. – Clinton Repulsed. – Cannonade of Fort Sullivan. – Fate of the British Fleet. – Burning of the Actæon. – Effect of the Battle. – The Loss. – Bravery of Sergeant Jasper. – Presentation of Standards. – Patriotism not sectional. – Declaration of Independence. – Fort Sullivan. – The British Lazaretto. – Formation of an Army under Lincoln. – Major Thomas Pinckney. – Battle on Port Royal Island. – Prevost’s March toward Charleston. – Preparations to receive him. – Prevost before Charleston. – Pulaski’s Attack and Defeat. – Proposition for Surrender refused. – Expected Attack. – Death of Huger. – Withdrawal of the British Army. – Battle at Stono Ferry. – Retreat of the British. |
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Charleston after the Invasion. – Condition of South Carolina. – Arrival of a British Armament. – Tardiness of the Militia. – Clinton’s Mistake. – Charleston Strengthened. – Spaniards in Florida. – Whipple’s Flotilla. – Passage of the Ashley by the British. – British Fleet in the Harbor. – Advance of Clinton. – Attack upon Charleston. – Surprise of Huger. – Arrival of Cornwallis. – Proposed Surrender rejected. – Continuance of the Siege. – Perils in the City. – Cessation of Hostilities. – Capitulation and Surrender. – Cruel Proclamation. – The French Fleet. – Effect of Clinton’s Proclamation. – Patriots sent to St. Augustine. – Sufferings at Haddrell’s Point. – Approach of Gates. – Marion at Charleston. – Formation of his Brigade. – His first Expeditions. – Marion and Wemyss. – Retreat of the latter. – Defeat of Colonel Tyne. – Skirmish near Georgetown. – Marion and Lee’s Expedition against Georgetown. – Its Failure. – Snow’s Island. – Harden’s Exploits. – The Postelles. – Marion’s Cavalry. – Conflicts with Watson. – Destruction of Marion’s Camp. – Capture of Georgetown. – Attack on British Posts near Charleston. – Battle at Quimby’s Creek Bridge. – Severe Battle above Quimby’s Creek Bridge. – Public Services and Execution of Colonel Hayne. – Skirmish at Parker’s Ferry. – Retreat of the British from Eutaw. – Attack on British Posts near Charleston. – Re-establishment of Civil Government. – Change in public Sentiment. – Waning of British power. – Mutiny. – Operations of a Spy. – War declared ended by Parliament. – Abduction of Governor Burke. – British attempts to collect Provisions. – Vigilance of Greene. – Skirmishes on the Combahee. – Death of Laurens. – Last Blood shed in the Revolution. – Evacuation of Charleston. – Revolutionary Localities near. – Destruction of the "Council Tree." – Departure from Charleston. – Wilmington. – British Occupation there. – Craig at Wilmington. – His Flight. – Journey Homeward. – Arrival in New York. |
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New York and its Associations. – First Settlement on Manhattan Island. – Dutch West India Company. – The Patroon System. – Government Established. – Trade of the People. – Governor Stuyvesant. – New Netherlands seized by the English. – Disappointment of the People. – Governor Stuyvesant. – New Jersey. – Leisler Chief Magistrate. – His Persecution and Death. – Suppression of Piracy. – Captain Kidd. – Attempt to Muzzle the Press. – Triumph of Democracy. – The Negro Plot. – Death of Sir Danvers Osborn. – Cadwallader Colden. – Sons of Liberty. – Place of Meeting. – Newspapers in the City. – Arrival of Stamps. – The People demand them. – Colden burned in Effigy. – Destruction of James’s Property. – Stamps delivered to the Mayor. – Quiet. – Repeal of the Act. – Rejoicings. – Pitt’s Statue. – Murmuring against the Mutiny Act. – Liberty Pole several times cut down. – Excitement. – Pitt Caricatured. – Soldiers Disarmed. – Fifth Liberty Pole. – Political Coalition. – Public Sentiment. – John Lamb. – M‘Dougal Imprisoned. – Partial Triumph of Toryism. – Arrival of a Tea-ship. – Destruction of Tea. – New Parties. – Meeting of Provincial Congress. – Arrest of Captain Sears. – Seizure of Arms. – Post-office. – Arming of the People. – Closing of the Custom-house. – Arms seized by the Sons of Liberty. – Fortifications Ordered. – Wooster and his Troops at Harlem. – Capture of British Stores. – Turtle Bay. – Committee of One Hundred. – Removal of Cannons from the Battery. – Cannonade from the Asia. – Newspapers in the City. – Destruction of Rivington’s Printing Materials. – Capture of Seabury. – Rivington and Sears. – Disaffection. – Disarming of the Tories. – Troops under Lee in New York. – His Head-quarters. – Sir Henry Clinton. – Fortifications upon York or Manhattan Island. – Washington’s Conference with Congress. – Preparation for the Defense of New York. – Landing of British Troops. – Plot to destroy Washington. – Declaration of Independence read to the Army. – Destruction of the King’s Statue. – Effect of the Declaration. – Howe’s Letter to Washington. – Commission of the Brothers. – Preparations for Battle. – Disposition of American Detachments. – Kip’s Bay. – The Kip Family. |
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Landing of the British. – General De Heister. – Alarm in New York. – General Putnam. – General John Morin Scott. – The "Passes." – Miles and Woodhull. – Fortifications near Brooklyn. – March of the British. – Advantage gained. – Advance of Grant toward Gowanus. – Sketch of Lord Stirling. – The construction of Beacons. – Skirmish between Grant and Stirling. – Storming of the Flatbush Redoubt. – Descent of Clinton. – Surrender of the Americans. – Battle between Stirling and Cornwallis. – Retreat across the Gowanus. – Defeat and Capture of Stirling. – Capture, Treatment, and Death of General Woodhull. – Preparations to Besiege the Works at Brooklyn. – Situation of the Two Armies. – Council of War. – Retreat of the Americans to New York. – British first aware of the Retreat. – Condition of the Army. – Disposition of the British Army. – Howe’s proposition for a Conference. – Meeting with a Committee of Congress. – Bushnell’s "Marine Turtle" or Torpedo. – Evacuation of the City by the Americans. – Washington’s Quarters. – Captain Hale. – Beekman’s Green-house. – Preparation to invade New York. – Revolutionary Fortifications on the north part of the Island. – Flight of the Americans on the Landing of the British. – Washington’s Mortification. – Evacuation of the City. – Americans on Harlem Heights. – Battle on Harlem Plains. – Death of Knowlton and Lietch. – Great Fire in New York. – Departure of the British Army for West Chester. – Landing upon Throck’s Neck. – Landing-place of the Hessians. – Howe confronted. – Skirmish near New Rochelle. – General Heath. – American Army in West Chester. – Skirmishes. – Fort Lee. – Condition of the Army. – The two Armies at White Plains. – The Battle there. – The Intrenchments. – Retreat of the Americans. – The Loss. – Withdrawal to North Castle. – Conflagration. – Retreat to New Jersey. – Fort Washington menaced. – A Surrender refused. – Re-enforced. – Disposition of the Garrison. – Plan of Attack. – Knyphausen’s Assault. – Attack of Stirling and Percy. – Surrender of the Fort. – The Loss. – Mr. Battin. – Washington’s Disappointment. – Wayne’s Expedition near Bull’s Ferry. – Lee’s Attack on Paulus’s Hook. – Medal awarded to Lee. – American and British near King’s Bridge. – Events near Tippett’s Creek. – Loyalist Patrols. – The Delanceys and their Movements. – Operations near King’s Bridge. – Valentine’s Hill and its Associations. – Attempted Invasion of New York. – Vigilance of the British. – Yonkers and its Associations. – Operations upon Lloyd’s Neck. – Simcoe’s Fortified Camp at Oyster Bay. – Capture of Fort George. – Destruction of Stores at Corum. – Capture of Fort Slongo. – Badge of Military Merit. – British occupation of New York City. – Residences of several of the Officers. – Prisons and Hospitals. – Counterfeit Continental Bills. – Expedition to Staten Island. – Second great Fire in New York. – Treaties for Peace. – The Continental Army. – Congress at Princeton. – Mutiny. – Washington’s Circular Letter. – British prepare to Evacuate New York. – Washington’s Farewell Address to the Army. – The Evacuation. – Clinton and Knox. – Entrance of the Americans. – Parting of Washington with his Officers. – Rejoicings in New York. – Washington’s Departure for, and Journey to Annapolis. – His account current of Expenses. – Lady Washington. – Addresses to Washington. – Resignation of his Commission. – Thomas Mifflin. – Addresses of Washington and Mifflin. – Conclusion. |
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SUPPLEMENT. |
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NAVAL OPERATIONS. |
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DIPLOMACY. |
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THE CONFEDERATION, AND THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION. |
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BRITISH PRISONS AND PRISON SHIPS. |
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BOARD OF WAR AND ORDNANCE. |
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SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. |
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THE LOYALISTS. |
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THE FOSTER-CHILD OF THE REPUBLIC. |
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AUTOGRAPHS OF WASHINGTON’S LIFE GUARD. |
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CONTINENTAL LOTTERY. |
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ENGLISH STAMPS. |
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THE STAMP ACT. |
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STATE PAPERS PUT FORTH BY THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, IN 1774. |
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YANKEE DOODLE. |
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BURGOYNE’S CAPTIVE OFFICERS. |
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Poem written by Major Andrè after the attack of Wayne upon a block-house, near Bull’s Ferry, in 1780. |
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