alley, and replaced them so slightly that they might again be removed
without noise. When all was arranged, he wrote to Lee, and appointed the
third subsequent night for the November 5, 1780 delivery of the traitor
on the Jersey shore. On that evening, Lee and a small party left the
camp, with three accoutered horses--one for Arnold, one for the
sergeant, and one for his associate--and at midnight concealed
themselves at an appointed place in the woods at Hoboken. Hour after
hour passed, and the dawn came, but Champe and his prisoner did not
arrive. Lee and his party returned to camp greatly disappointed. A few
days afterward he received a letter from his sergeant, explaining the
cause of his failure, and an assurance that present success was
hopeless. On the very day when Champe was to execute his plan, Arnold
changed his quarters, to superintend the embarkation of troops for an
expedition southward, to be commanded by himself. *** In this expedition
the American le-
* In this first communication he assured Lee that his inquiries
concerning the alleged defection of other American officers were
satisfactory, and that no such defection existed.
** Arnold's quarters were at No. 3 Broadway, adjoining those of Sir
Henry Clinton. The house is yet standing, and is represented, with
Clinton's quarters, on page 592, of volume ii. The garden extended along
the street to the northern boundary of the Atlantic Hotel, No. 5, where
the dark alley, mentioned in the text, divided it from the premises No.
9, now known as the Atlantic Garden. The shore of the liver was formerly
a few yards west of Greenwich Street, West Street being all "made
ground."
*** Arnold received, as the price of his desertion from the Americans
and attempted betrayal of the liberties of his country into the hands of
the enemy, a commission as colonel, with a brevet rank of brigadier, in
the British army, and the sum of nearly fifty thousand dollars. It may
be mentioned, for the information of those unskilled in the
technicalities of the military service, that the term brevet is used to
a commission giving nominal rank higher than that for which pay is
received. A brevet major serves and draws pay as a captain, and a brevet
brigadier as colonel. Arnold was lower in office, both actual and
nominal, among his new friends than he had been in the American army.
But large bribes of gold was a salvo to that nice sense of honor for
which he had so often wrangled. He was heartily despised by the British
officers, and he was frequently insulted without possessing the power to
show his resentment. Many anecdotes illustrative of this point have been
related. It is said that, on one occasion, a British statesman, as he
rose to make a speech in the House of Commons, saw Arnold in the
gallery. "Mr. Speaker," he said, "I will not speak while that man
(pointing toward Arnold) is in the house." George the Third introduced
Arnold to Earl Balcarras, one of Burgoyne's officers at Bemis's Heights.
"I know General Arnold and abominate traitors," was the quick reply of
the earl, as he refused his hand and turned on his heel. When Talleyrand
was about to come to America, he was informed that an American gentleman
was in an adjoining room. He sought an interview, and asked for letters
to his friends in America. "I was born in America, lived there till the
prime of my life, but alas! I can call no man in America my friend,"
replied the stranger. That stranger Arnold.
Champe foiled.--Taken by Arnold to Virginia.--Escapes and rejoins his
Legion in the Carolinas.--Ramapo Valley.
778gion was to be employed, and poor Champe, who had enlisted in it to
carry out his plans, was in a sad dilemma. Instead of crossing the
Hudson that night, with the traitor his prisoner, he found himself on
board of a British transport, and that traitor his commander! December
16, 1780 The expedition sailed, and Champe was landed on the shores of
Virginia. He sought opportunities to escape, but found none, until after
the junction with Cornwallis at Petersburg, where he deserted. He passed
up toward the mountains, and into the friendly districts of North
Carolina. Finally, he joined the legion of Major Lee, just after it had
passed the Congarec in pursuit of Lord Rawdon. Great was the surprise of
his old comrades when they saw him, and it was increased at the cordial
reception which the deserter received at the hands of Lee. His story was
soon told, and four-fold greater than before his desertion was the love
and admiration of his corps for him. They felt proud of him, and his
promotion would have been hailed by general acclamation. Knowing that he
would immediately be hanged if caught by the enemy, he was discharged
from service. The commander-in-chief munificently rewarded him; and
seventeen years afterward, when President Adams appointed Washington to
the chief command of the armies of the United States, then preparing to
defend the country from the threatened hostility of the French, the
chief sent to Colonel Lee for information concerning Champe, being
determined to bring him forward in the capacity of a captain of
infantry. But the gallant soldier had removed to Kentucky, and was
asleep in the soil. *
A few months after my visit to Tappan, I made another tour to the
vicinity.. I passed two days in the romantic valley of the Ramapo,
through which the New York and Erie rail-way courses. Every rocky nook,
sparkling water-course, and shaded glen in that wild valley has a
legendary charm. It is a ravine sixteen miles in extent, opening wide
toward the fertile fields of Orange county. It was a region peculiarly
distinguished by wild and daring adventure during the Revolution, and,
at times, as important military ground. There the marauding Cow-boys
made their rendezvous; and from its dark coverts, Claudius Smith, the
merciless freebooter, and his three sons, with their followers, sallied
out and plundered the surrounding country. ** Along the sinuous Ramapo
Creek, before the war of the Revolution broke out, and while the ancient
tribe of the Ramapaughs yet chased the deer on the rugged hills which
skirt the valley, iron-forges were established, and the hammer-peal of
spreading civilization echoed from the neighboring crags. Not far
distant from its waters the great chain which was stretched across the
Hudson at West Point was wrought; *** and the remains of one of the
Ramapo forges, built at the close of the war, now form a picturesque
ruin on the margin of the rail-way. **** A few miles below it, Ramapo
village, with its extensive machinery, sends up a per-
* See Lee's Memoirs of the War in the Southern Department of the United
States, from page 270 to 284 The reader, by observing the dates of his
correspondence with Washington, will perceive that Lee has con founded
the effort of Ogden to save André by having Arnold given up, and the
desertion of his sergeant, with the expedition of Sergeant Champe. In
his account of Champe's maneuver, he makes the salvation of André a
leading incentive to efforts to capture Arnold; but André was executed
on the 2d of October, whereas Champe did not desert until the 20th of
the same month.
** Claudius Smith was a large, fine-looking man, of strong mind, and a
desperado of the darkest dye. Himself and gang were a terror to Orange
county for a long time, and tempting rewards were offered for his
apprehension. He was finally captured near Oyster Bay, on Long Island,
and taken to Goshen, where he was chained to the jail floor, and a
strong guard placed over him. He was hung in the village on the 22d of
January, 1779, with Gordon and De la Mar--the former convicted of horse-
stealing, and the latter of burglary. Smith's residence was in the lower
part of the present village of Monroe, on the Erie railway. Several
murders were afterward committed by Smith's son Richard, in revenge for
the hanging of his father; and for a while the Whigs in that region
suffered more from the desperate Cow-boys than before the death of their
great leader. For a detailed account of transactions connected with
Claudius Smith, see Eager's History of Orange County, p. 550-564.
*** See page 700.
**** This ruin is situated about half way between the Sloatsburgh
station and Monroe works. The forge was built in 1783--4. by Solomon
Townshend, of New York, to make bar-iron and anchors, and was named the
Augusta Works. A sketch of the ruin forms a pretty frontispiece to The
Salamander (or Hugo, as it is now called), a legend of the Ramapo
Valley, by Mrs. Elizabeth Oakes Smith. The historic anecdote related in
the introduction to this charming legend. I also heard from the lips of
the "venerable Mr. P-------- through whose kindness I was enabled to
visit the "Hopper House." The relics of the Revolution are pleasingly
grouped in the introduction referred to.
Ramapo Village. Mr. Pierson.--Movements of the two Armies in 1777.--
Washington's Perplexities.
779petual hymn of industry from the wilderness. This village, now
containing a population of three hundred, * is owned by the Piersons,
the elder having established iron-works there fifty years ago. Jeremiah
II. Pierson, the original proprietor, is yet living there at the age of
eighty-four, and to the kind hospitality of himself and family I am
indebted for October, 1850 much of the pleasures and profit of my visit
to the Ramapo Valley. God has taken his eyesight from him, but
mercifully vouchsafes good health, sound mind, sunny cheerfulness, and
the surroundings of a happy family. I listened with interest to a
narrative of his clear recollections of the past, and the traditions
gathered from his scattered neighbors when he first sat down there in
the almost wilderness. Not twenty years had elapsed since the war closed
when he erected his forges, and the _sufferers_ were living in small
groups all around him. They have all passed away, and volumes of
unwritten traditionary history are buried with them.
The American army under Washington was encamped in the vicinity of
Ramapo for a few days in July, 1777. The head-quarters of Washington had
been at Morristown during the previous winter and spring. Believing it
prudent to act on the defensive, he had waited anxiously for Sir William
Howe, who was quartered in New York city, to make some decided movement.
Summer approached, and yet the British commander gave no intimations
respecting his designs for a campaign. It was believed that he would
either make a demonstration against the strong posts in the Highlands,
or attempt a passage of the Delaware and a seizure of Philadelphia.
Washington's position at Morristown was an eligible one for acting
promptly and efficiently when Howe should move either way.
General Howe had a considerable force stationed at New Brunswick. This
force was augmented early in May, and Washington received information
that they had begun to build a portable bridge there, so constructed
that it might be laid upon flat boats. Believing this to be a
preparation for crossing the Delaware, Washington collected the new
levies from Virginia and the Middle States, at Morristown, and ordered
those from the eastward to assemble at Peekskill. Toward the close of
May, the American army moved from Morristown, and encamped upon the
heights of Middlebrook, in a very strong position, 1777 and commanding
the country from New Brunswick to the Delaware. The maneuvers of
detachments of the two armies in this vicinity in June (a) are noticed
on page 331, a 1777vol. i. The British finally crossed over to Staten
Island from Amboy (b) on the b 1777 bridge which they had constructed
at New Brunswick, and entirely evacuated the Jerseys.
The next day Washington received intelligence of the approach of
Burgoyne from Canada, and at the same time spies and deserters from New
York informed him that a fleet of large vessels and transports were
preparing in the harbor of that city. The commander-in-chief was greatly
perplexed. At first it appeared probable that Howe was preparing to sail
with his army southward, go up the Delaware, and attack Philadelphia by
land and by water; but the intelligence that Washington continued to
receive from the North made it appear more probable that a junction with
Burgoyne, and the consequent possession of the Hudson River, by which
the patriots of the Eastern and Middle States would be separated, and a
free communication with Canada be established, would engage the efforts
of Sir William Howe. The possession of the Hudson River had been a
prominent object from the beginning of the war.
* When the large cotton factory (the spindles of which are now idle) and
the screw factory of Mr. Pierson were in operation here, the village
contained about seven hundred inhabitants. The whole valley of the
Ramapo has but three or four owners. Many thousand acres belong to the
Townsends; the Lorillard family own another immense tract; Mr. M'Farland
another; the Sloats have considerable possessions, and the lower part
belongs to the Piersons.
March of the American Army toward the Highlands.--Howe's Destination
determined.--The Clove.
780Washington remained at Middlebrook with the main division of the
army, anxiously awaiting the movements of the enemy, until toward the
middle of July. He dispatched two regiments to Peekskill, on the Hudson,
and had his whole army in readiness to march in that direction, if
circumstances should require.
When it was certainly known that the British army had actually embarked
on board the fleet, Washington moved slowly toward the Highlands by way
of Morristown, Ramapo, * and the Clove. *** He encamped in the latter
place on the 15th, eleven miles above the _Ramapo Pass_ (of which I
shall presently July, 1777 write) and immediately sent forward Lord
Stirling, with a division, to Peekskill. He established his head-
quarters at Ramapo on the 23d; but so much was that region infested with
Cow-boys and other Tories, that it was with great difficulty that he
could obtain correct information from a distance. *** Northward from the
present Ramapo village rises a range of lofty hills, upon the highest
summit of which is upreared a huge mass of granite, shaped like a mighty
dome, the top covered with trees. From this eminence, five hundred feet
above the village, a small portion of New York Bay, Staten Island, and
the ocean near Sandy Hook, may be distinctly seen on a clear day, the
distance being about thirty-five miles. To this observatory, it is said,
Washington was piloted, and with his glass saw a portion of the fleet of
the enemy near Sandy Hook. The Weehawken Hill obstructed a full view of
New York Harbor, and the commander-in-chief was uncertain whether the
whole fleet had dropped down to the Hook; but, on returning to his
quarters at Ramapo, he received positive information that the British
fleet had gone to sea. Convinced that Philadelphia was the destination
of Howe, Washington recalled Stirling's division from Peekskill, broke
up his encampment in the Clove, and the army pursued various routes
toward the Delaware. The battle of Brandywine, and other events in the
vicinity of Philadelphia, which June 1,1779. occurred soon afterward,
will be noticed in subsequent chapters.
On the return of Commodore Sir George Collier and General Matthews from
a marauding expedition to Virginia, at the close of May, 1779, they
sailed up the Hudson River to attack the forts in the Highlands. This
expedition, as we have noticed on page 175, was under the command of Sir
Henry Clinton. As soon as Washington was advised of this movement, he
drew his troops from their cantonments in New Jersey, and, by rapid
marches, reached the Clove on the 7th with five brigades and two
Carolina regiments. He pressed forward to Smith's Clove, whence there
were mountain passes to the forts in the Highlands, and there he
encamped. Small detachments for observation and protection to couriers
were stationed at different points from the encampment
* Ramapo, or Romopoek, was a small settlement on the Ramapo River, about
five miles south of the present Suffern's Station on the New York and
Erie rail-way, and within the province of New Jersey. It was nearly
seven miles below the present village of Ramapo, founded by Mr. Pierson.
** The Clove here mentioned was chiefly the Ramapo Valley extending to
Smith's Clove, which continues northward from the former, in the
vicinity of Turner's Station, on the New York and Erie rail-road, far in
the rear of Haverstraw and Stony Point. Through this clove, by the way
of Ramapo, was the best route for an army from New Windsor into the
upper part of New Jersey. The main division of the Continental army was
again encamped in the Clove in 1779, when General Wayne captured Stony
Point.
*** "I can not give you any certain account of General Howe's intended
operations," wrote Washington to General Schuyler. "His conduct is
puzzling and embarrassing beyond measure. So are the informations which
I get. At one time the ships are standing up toward the North River; in
a little while they are going up the Sound; and in an hour after they
are going out of the Hook. I think in a day or two we must know
something of his intentions."
**** This view is from the verge of the dam above the Ramapo works, near
the rail-way, looking northeast. The eminence is called Torn Rock, from
its ragged appearance on its southeastern side. There is a deep fissure
in a portion of the bare rock, from which comes up a sound like the
ticking of a watch, caused by the water which percolates through the
scams in the granite. A tradition was long current that Washington lost
his watch in the fissure, and that, by some miraculous power, it
continued to tick!
The Ramapo Pass. March of the allied Armies to Virginia.--Clinton
Deceived by Washington's Letters.
781southward to old Ramapo, and strong intrenchments were thrown up at
the Pass, a narrow gorge about half a mile below the present Ramapo
village. The passage between the hills here is only wide enough for the
stream, the rail-way, a. wagon-road, and a narrow strip ol meadow-land.
The hills on each side rise abrupt and rocky. It was a place almost as
easy to fortify and guard as the pass of old Thermopylae The ditch and
bank from the wagon-road eastward are yet quite prominent. Large trees
have overgrown them, and with care these mementoes of the past may be
long preserved.
While the army was encamped at Smith's Clove, the successful expedition
of General Wayne against Stony Point was accomplished. This success, the
subsequent evacuation of that post and of Verplanek's Point by the
British, and the necessity for sending re-enforcements to General
Lincoln at the South, caused the camp in the Clove to be broken up early
in the autumn. The main portion of the army went into winter quarters at
Morristown, where the eommander-in-chief established himself, and strong
detachments were stationed at different points among the Highlands.
Once again, and for the last time, the Ramapo Valley became the
temporary theater of military operations. It was in the summer of 1781,
when the allied armies took up their line of march for Virginia to
achieve the defeat of Cornwallis. They had conjoined upon the Hudson for
the purpose of making an attack upon the head-quarters of the British
army in the city of New York. The failure of Count De Grasse, commander
of a French fleet then in the West Indies, to co-operate with the land
forces, made Washington abandon this project, and turn his attention to
the military operations at the South. To prevent obstacles being thrown
in his way by Sir Henry Clinton, or re-enforcements being sent to
Cornwallis, Washington kept up the appearance of a meditated attack upon
New York.
The two armies, which had remained nearly six weeks in the vicinity of
Dobbs's Ferry, crossed the Hudson at Verplanck's Point, and marched by
different routes to Trenton, under the general command of Lincoln; some
passing through the Ramapo Valley and the Pass to Morristown, and others
taking the upper route above the Ringwood Iron-works. The French took
the river route, by Tappan and the Hackensack Valley, to Newark and
Perth Amboy. At the latter place they built ovens, constructed boats,
collected forage, and made other movements indicative of preparations to
commence an attack, first upon the British posts on Staten Island, and
then upon New York. Previous to the passage of the Hudson, Washington
had caused deceptive letters to be written and put in the way of being
intercepted, ** all of which deceived Sir Henry Clinton into the belief
that an attack upon New
* This view is from the road, looking north toward the village of
Ramapo. The remains of the intrenchments are seen along the right in the
foreground. On the left, in the distance, is seen a glimpse of the hills
on the other side of the narrow valley.
** One of the bearers of these letters was a young Baptist clergyman,
named Montagnie, an ardent Whig, who was directed by Washington to carry
a dispatch to Morristown. He directed the messenger to cross the river
at King's Ferry, proceed by Haverstraw to the Ramapo Clove, and through
the Pass to Morristown. Montagnie, knowing the Ramapo Pass to be in
possession of the Cow-boys and other friends of the enemy, ventured to
suggest to the commander-in-chief that the upper road would be the
safest. "I shall be taken," he said, "if I go through the Clove." "Your
duty, young man, is not to talk, but to obey!" replied Washington,
sternly, enforcing his words by a vigorous stamp of his foot. Montagnie
proceeded as directed, and, near the Ramapo Pass, was caught. A few days
afterward he was sent to New York, where he was confined in the Sugar
House, one of the famous provost prisons in the city. The day after his
arrival, the contents of the dispatches taken from him were published in
Rivington's Gazette with great parade, for they indicated a plan of an
attack upon the city. The enemy was alarmed thereby, and active
preparations were put in motion for receiving the besiegers. Montagnie
now perceived why he was so positively instructed to go through the
Ramapo Pass, where himself and dispatches were quite sure to be seized.
When they appeared in Rivington's Gazette, the allied armies were far on
their way to the Delaware. Montagnie admired the wisdom of Washington,
but disliked himself to be the victim. Mr. Pierson, from whom I obtained
the narrative, received it from the lips of Montagnie himself. Upon this
incident Mrs. Elizabeth Oakes Smith (who also received the narrative
from Mr. P.) founded her interesting prize tale called the Ramapo Pass.
She also mentions it in her introduction to The Salamander.
The "Hopper House."--Patriotism of the Owner.--Interesting Relics.--
Burr's Head-quarters.
782York city was the grand object of the Americans. The allied armies
had crossed the Delaware, and were far on their way toward the head of
Elk, before the British commander was fully aware of their destination.
About four miles south of the Ramapo Pass, and three from Suffern's
Station, on the road to Morristown, is the "Hopper House," where
Washington made his head-quarters from the 2d until the 18th of
September, 1780. The mansion was owned by -------- Hopper, one of the
most active Whigs of the day. He was often employed by Washington in the
secret service, and frequently visited his friends in New York city
while the enemy had possession of it. On such occasions, he obtained
much valuable information respecting the strength of the enemy, without
incurring suspicion, as he never committed a word to paper. The remains
of the patriot rest beneath a small marble monument, in a family
cemetery, upon a grassy knoll by the road side, not far from the
mansion.
This is the house wherein those letters of Washington, beginning with
"Head-quarters, Bergen county," were written; it being in New Jersey,
about two miles from the New York line. It was here that he received the
news of the defeat of Gates at the disastrous battle near Camden, on the
16th of August, 1780; and from hence he set out on his journey to
Hartford, on Monday, the 18th of September,1780 to meet the French
officers in council, the time when Arnold attempted to surrender West
Point into the hands of the enemy. The venerable widow of Mr. Hopper
resided there until her death in 1849, when she had reached the ninety-
ninth year of her life. Her daughter, who was often dandled on the knee
of Washington, is still living, but was absent on the day of my visit,
and I was denied the gratification of viewing those relics of the
Revolution which are preserved in the house with much care. **
Close by Suffern's Station is an old building coeval with the original
Hopper house. It was the head-quarters of Lieutenant-colonel Aaron Burr,
while stationed there in command of Malcolm's regiment in September,
1777. It has been sometimes erroneously called the head-quarters of
Washington. While encamped here for the purpose of guarding the Ram-
* This view is from the road, looking northeast. The low part, on the
left, is a portion of the old mansion of the Revolution, which contained
the dining-hall. It was a long stone building. A part of it has been
taken down, and the present more spacious edifice, of brick, was erected
soon after the war.
** Mrs. Smith, in her introduction to The Salamander, makes mention of
the centenarian, and of these relics. "The ancient matron," she says,
"has none of the garrulity of old age; on the contrary, as she adverted
to past scenes, a quiet stateliness grew upon her, in beautiful harmony
with the subject. Rarely will another behold the sight, so pleasing to
ourselves, of five generations, each and all in perfect health and
intelligence, under the same roof-tree. She spoke of this with evident
satisfaction, and of the length of lime her ancestors had been upon the
soil; in truth, we had never felt more sensibly the honorableness of
Gray hairs.......We were shown the bed and furniture, remaining as when
he [Washington] used them, for the room is kept carefully locked, and
only shown as a particular gratification to those interested in all that
concerns the man of men. Here were the dark chintz hangings beneath
which he had slept; the quaint furniture; old walnut cabinets, dark,
massive, and richly carved; a Dutch Bible, mounted with silver, with
clasps and chain of same material, each bearing the stamp of antiquity,
yet all in perfect preservation; largo China bowls; antique mugs;
paintings upon glass of cherished members of the Orange family. These
and other objects of interest remain as at that day."
Colonel Aaron Burr at Sufferns.--Confusion of the Militia.--Night Attack
upon the British Pickets near Hackensack.
783apo Pass, Colonel Burr performed an exploit which was long remembered
in the neighborhood.
He received intelligence that the enemy were in considerable force at
Hackensack, and advancing into the country. Leaving a guard to protect
the camp, Burr marched with the remainder of his effective men to
Paramus, a distance of sixteen miles, in the direction of Hackensack.
They arrived there at sunset, and found the militia of the district
gathered in great confusion in the woods, ordered them to sleep until he
should awaken them, and then went alone to reconnoiter. A little before
daylight he returned, aroused his men, and directed them to follow him,
without speaking a word or firing a gun until ordered, on pain of death.
Having arranged them in order, Burr marched forward with thirty picked
men, and at ten o'clock at night approached the pickets of the enemy.
When within three miles of Hackensack, Burr led his men upon the enemy
before they had time to take up their arms. Leading them unobserved
between the sentinels, until within a few yards of the picket-guard, he
gave the word _Fire!_ His men rushed forward. A few prisoners and some
spoil was carried off by the Americans, without the loss of a man on
their part. Burr sent an order to Paramus by an express for all the
troops to move, and to rally the country. This success inspirited the
militia, and they flocked in great numbers to the standard of Burr. The
enemy, thoroughly frightened, retreated in haste to Paulus's Hook
(Jersey City), leaving behind them a greater portion of the plunder
which they had collected.
We will now leave the Ramapo, and, saying farewell to the Hudson and its
associations, wend our way toward the sunny South.
END OF VOLUME I.
ANALYTICAL INDEX--VOLUME ONE.
Aaron, Little, Mohawk Chief, Notice of, 269.
Abercrombie, Colonel, killed at Hattie of Bunker Hill, 546.
Abercrombie, General James-Expedition to Lake Champlain in 1758, 112;
Investment of Fort Ticondoroga, 118; Biographical Sketch of, 119.
Abraham, Plains of, described-Battle of, 187.
Ackland, Major, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.
Ackland, Lady Harriet, Courage and Fortitude of, 66, 67.
Acts-Showing despotic Tendency of parliamentary Measures, 156, 157, 506;
Treasonable (apparently), of Vermonters, in 1780, 168; First of
Oppression, 454, 455; Stamp Act, originated by Grenville, and passed by
Parliament in 1765, 463; Repealed in 1766, 472; Oppressive, 474; Quebec
Act, passed in 1774, 505; Obnoxious to Americans prior to Revolution,
Titles of, 518.
Adams, John, defends Captain Preston, 491; Appointed on Committee to
draught Commission of and Instructions for Washington, 563.
Adams, Major, Notice of, 327.
Adams, Samuel, biographical Sketch of (see Biography of Signers of
Declaration of Independence, Appendix)-Boldness ef, 477; Apprised of
expected Arrival of British Troops at Lexington, 522; Retires to Woburn
for Safety, 523.
Address, Tory, 250.
Addressors to Hutchinson, Recantation of, 512.
Agent, Secret, sent to Canada in 1774, 122; Sent to America in 1761,
459.
Agnew, General, Expedition to Danbury, 402.
Agreements, Non-importation.470, 484, 488.
Albany, early History of,30 Described by Kalm in 1749, 301; Incorporated
a City in 1686, 302; Seat of Power during the Revolution-Mansion of
General Schuyler-Head quarters for Officers in 1777, 304.
Aldeu, Colonel Ichabod, at Battle of Cherry Valley, 268.
Allen. Colonel Ethan, Expedition to Ticonderoga, 123; Interview with
Delaplace-His Order to surrender obeyed-Trouble with Arnold about
Command, 125; Expedition against St.John's-Preparations to oppose
Carleton on Lake Champlain in 1775, 154; Letters to Congress relative,
to Difficulties in Vermont, 168; Proposed Attack on Montreal, 179;
Biographical Sketch of-Captured at Montreal-Brutal Treatment of, by
Prescott, 180; At Wyoming in 1787, 375; Anecdote of 508.
Allen, Family, Massacre of, 100.
Allen, Ira, biographical Sketch of, 161.
Allen, Reverend Mr., bellicose Ardor of 396.
Almanac, Bickerstaff's, Explanation of Frontispiece of, 486.
Alsop, John, Delegate to first Continental Congress, 383.
America, early Notions concerning, by Europeans,19 Discovery of, by
Columbus,25 Origin of the Name, 29.
Amerigo Vespucci, Voyages of to America; Biographical Sketch of,28
Publishes the first Account of Discoveries of America, 29.
Ancram, Major, Speech of, at Siege of Fort Schuyler, 248.
Anderson, Dr. Alexander, Notice of, 513.
Anderson, Senior, Quotation from, 513.
Andross, Sir Edmund, first Governor General of Connecticut-Demanded and
refused Charter-Tyranny of-Proceeds to Hartford with Soldiers-Charter
placed before him, 434; Arrested and sent to England for Trial, 435,
451; Arrives at Boston with Title of Governor General, empowered to take
away Charters from Colonies-Flees from the Fort, 451.
Andrustown, Destruction of, 255.
Anecdote of Sir William Johnson and Mohawk Sachem, 106; Colonel Stone
and Mr. Forman, 229; Colonel Harper and Indian Peter, 237; Sir William
Johnson and Servant Girl.287 Dutch Magistrate and Yankee Peddler, 292;
Colonel Hamilton and Judge Ford when a Boy, 315; Timothy Meeker and
Standing Army, 325; Old Indian at Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, 338; Colonel
Dyer in Satire of " Lawyers and Bull-frogs,"347 Mrs. Finch at Forty
Fort, 362; Dutchman and Hay Rake at Rondout, 390; Of Battle nf
Bennington, 398; Hamilton and Holcomb in Expedition to Danbury, 403;
Arnold and Coon, a Tory, 409; Gotfe and Fencing Master, 419; George
Grenville christened-'Gentle Shepherd," 462: James Otis, Jun" and Clerk
with Water-pot, 493; Admiral Montague and Pitts, 499; Ethan Allen and
James Rivington, 508; Yankee Doodle and Chevy Chase.528 Colonel Prescott
at Battle of Bunker Hill, 541; General Putnam after Battle of Bunker
Hill 547;
Angell, Colonel, at Battle of Springfield, 323.
Anstruther, Colonel, at Battle of Stillwater, 55
Anti-rentism in New York, 391.
Arbuthnot, Admiral, off Block Island in 1781, 436.
Arkansas explored by De Soto in 1540, 31.
Armstrong, Colonel John, Expedition to Wyoming, 373.
Army, British, relative Position of, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,51
Condition of, after Battle of Stillwater,57 Melancholy Condition of,
after second Battle of Stillwater,73 Deserters from, at Stillwater,75
Humiliating Review of, at Saratoga,81 Royal Highland Regiment of Quebec,
how Raised, 159: Takes Fort Ontario in 1758, 219; Condition of, after
Battle of Bnnker Hill, 571.
Army, Continental, Condition of, under Schuyler,39 Position at Cohoes in
1771,41 Condition of, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,47 Condition of,
after Battle of Stillwater,57 Attacked by Indians at Moses's Creek, 101;
Condition of, in 1775, 127; Re-enforcements for the Lake Posts in 1775,
155; At Point Levi, in Canada, 195; Small-pox in, at Quebec, 202; Small-
pox in, at Morristown and Hudson Highlands-Encampment of, at Morristown,
in 1777, 307; Encampment of at same Place in 1779-80, 309; Sufferings
of, from severity of Winter of 1780, 310; Organization of, previous to
Battle of Bunker Hill, 536; Washington appointed Commander-inChief in
1770, 503; Punishments of, in 1775-Model Order of565 Condition of, near
Boston, at close of 1775, 576.
Arnold, Benedict, Maneuvers of, at Stillwater,52 Testimony of Historians
concerning,55 Varick's Letter concerning-Gates's Treatment of-Rupture
with Gates-Application to join Washington, 56-Bravery of, at Battle of
Stillwater-Wounded,63 Joins Allen at Castleton-Disputes about Rank, 124;
Trouble with Arnold about Command at Ticonderoga, 125; Recommended by
Washington, 136; Expedition against St.John's-Preparations to oppose
General Carleton on Lake Champlain, 154; Place of first Naval Battle-
Wounded at Isle Aux Noix.162 Bravery of, on the Congress Galley, 165;
Formerly a Dealer in Horses, 195; Summons to surrender at Quebec, 196;
Junction with Montgomery, 197; Operations after Montgomery's Death-
Wounded, 199; Promoted at Quebec, 201; Describes the Blackness of the
Character of St. Leger, 251; Return to Stillwater from Siege of Fort
Schuyler, 252; At Expedition to Danbury, 402; At Ridgefield in 1777,
408; Bravery of-Narrow Escape of-Anecdote of, and Tory, Coon, 409;
Presented with a Horse by Congress for valiant Deeds, 410; Residence of,
in New Haven-Patriotism at New Haven, 421; March of his Company to
Cambridge-A Druggist and Bookseller at New Haven, 422; Mrs. Margaret
(first Wife), Grave, Notice of, 429; Mrs. Margaret (second Wife), Notice
of, 430; Associates with Tories in Philadelphia-Disaffection, 430;
Attempts to surrender West Point in absence of Washington, 435.
Assembly, Rhode Island, authorize Army of Observation previous to Battle
of Bunker Hill, 536.
Associations, Non-importation, in Boston in 1765, 469, 481.
Atlantis, Plato's Account of, 19.
Atyataronghta, Colonel Louis, at Battle of Klock's Field, 281.
Austin, Reverend David, plants Elms at New Haven, 428.
Autograph of Christopher Columbus,18 Philip Schuyler, 38 > Burgoyne and
Gates,79 Silas Deane,85 Isaac Rice, 122; Arthur St. Clair, 132; Ethan
Allen, 180; Richard Montgomery, 200; Amherst, 213; Catharine Cochran,
223; Sir John Johnson, 232; Peter Gansevoort, 240; Colonel Marinus
Willed244 Joseph Brant-Teyendagages, or Little Hendrick-Kanadagea, or
Hans-Great Hendrick-Daniel, 256; Walter Butler, 270; John Sullivan, 272;
John Butler, 285; John Johnson, 286; Jacob Dievendorff, 293; Governor
William Livingston.330 Colonel Zebulon Butler, 355; Colonel Timothy
Pickering, 374; John Stark, 394; Joel Barlow, 405; Joseph Dibble, 406;
David Wooster, 408; David Humphreys, 429; Nathan B431; Pilgrim Fathers,
438; Elisha Hutchinson-Timothy Thornton, 452; Thomas Hutchinson, 468;
John Dickinson, 476; James Otis, 492: David Kinnison, 499; G. R. T.
Hewes, 501; Samuel Adams, 510; Colonel James Barrett, 525; Joseph
Warren, 548; Jonathan Harrington. 554-, Baroness Reidesel, 558; Cotton
Mather, 562; General Gage, 573.
Aztecs, Notice of, 10.
Bailey, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.
Bailey, Quotation from, 519.
Baker. Amos, Notice of, 554.
Balcarras, Earl of, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.
Barber, Colonel Francis, biographical Sketch of, 324.
Barlow, Joel, biographical Sketch of-Quotation from, 404.
Barras, Count, prevented from meeting Washington at Wethersfield, 436.
Barré, Colonel Isaac, biographical Sketch of, 463; Predictions of Result
of Stamp Act-Warnings to the People, 483.
Barrett, Colonel James, at Battle of Lexington-Biographical Sketch of,
525.
Barrett, Major James, Connection with Revolution, 551.
Batteries, American floating, 575,
Battle ground of Bemis's Heights, 45, 46,47 Stillwater,53 Saratoga,
77,80 Bloody Run,94 Sabbath-day Point-Lake George and Lake Champlain,
115; Ticonderoga, 118, 127; Near Fort Anne, 141; Hubbardton, 144.146
Site of Arnold's Naval Battle, Lake Champlain, 162, 163, 164; Plains of
Abraham, 187; Near Fort Schuyler, 240, 249; Oriskany, 245; Springfield,
322; Monocasy Island, 356; Van Schaick's Mills, 3111; Bennington, 395,
396; Ridgefield, 409; West Bridge and Milford Hill,423; Lexington, 524;
Concord, 526, 527; Charlestown and Vicinity, 538; Breed's Hill, 540,
543; Boston and Vicinity, 566; Bunker Hill, 574.
Battle of Bemis's Heights, Saratoga, or Stillwater (First)-Condition of
the Northern Army,47 Reverses of the British in Mohawk Valley-Perplexity
of Burgoyne-Advance of Gates to Stillwater,48 These three Battles
identical,51 Approach of the two Armies-Engagement between Advance
Corps-Maneuvers of Arnold and Fraser,52 Approach of a British
enforcement under Phillips-Battle-ground described-Lull in the Battle,53
Renewal of the Battle-Loss sustained by the two Armies-Number of Troops
engaged,54 Burgoyne's Encampment on West Bank of the Hudson-Poverty of
the American Commissariat,57 Fortifications of the two Camps-Junction of
Lincoln with the Army at Berais's Heights-Relative Position of the
Armies,58 Effect of the Battle on the People-Diminution of Burgoyne's
Army and Increase of Gates's-Condition ot the Enemy, 59.
Second Battle-Hostile Movements of the British-Preparations of the
Americans for second Battle of Stillwater, 60: Bravery of both Annies-
Quick and hold Movements of Morgan-Impetuosity of Arnold,61 General
Fraser killed by Murphy-Censure of Morgan-Panic among the British,62
Bravery of Arnold, 61,63 Wounded-Assault on the German Works,63 Retreat
of the Germans and Close of the Buttle-Preparations of Burgoyne to
Retreat-The Killed and Wounded,64 Burgoyne's Request and Gates's
Generosity,67 Commencement of Burgoyne's Retreat toward Saratoga-
Anticipated by Gates.72 Melancholy Condition of the. British Army-
Gates's Kindness to the Invalids-Burning of Schuyler's Mills and
Mansion,73 Situation of Fellows's Detachment-Conduct of American
Militia-Burgoyne's Attempt to retreat,74 Unsuccessful Stratagem of
Burgoyne-Perilous Situation of two American Brigades-Deserters from the
British Army,75 Retreat of Americans to their Camp-Perplexity of
Burgoyne-A scattered Retreat proposed,76 Relative Position of the two
Camps-Exposed Condition of the British-Burgoyne determines to
surrender,77 His Proposition-Terms proposed by Gates-Terms finally
agreed upon,78 Message to Burgoyne from General Clinton-Disposition of
Burgoyne to withhold his Signature-Laying down of Arms,79 Place where
the British laid down Arms-First personal Meeting of Gates and Burgoyne,
SO; Humiliating Review of the British Prisoners-Burgoyne surrenders his
Sword-Spoils of Victory-Yankee Doodle,81 Relative Condition and Prospect
of the Americans before the Capture of Burgoyne-Effect of that Event,
83. .
Battle of Bennington-Terror and Flight of Indians-Victory of the
Americans-Second Attack.397 Pursuit of the Enemy-Loss-Popularity of
Stark, 398.
Battle of Bunker and Breed's Hills-Disposition of American Troops-
Preparations for blockading Boston, 538; Night March to Battle-ground-
Plan of Fortifications-British Vessels in Harbor, 539; Construction of
Redoubt on Breed's Hill-Discovery of Works by Enemy, 540; Cowardice of
the Tories-British Cross from Boston to Charlestown-Bravery of Prescott,
541; Excitement in Cambridge-Re-enforcements for both Parties-Sufferings
of Provincials, 542; March of British toward Redoubt-Position of
American Troops-Cannonade of Redouht, 543; Ascent of Redoubt by British
Artillery-Silence of Americans-Terrible Volleys from Redouht-Flight of
Enemy, 544; Burning of Charlestown-Second Repulse of British-Re enforced
by Clinton-Ammunition of Americans exhausted, 545; Death of Colonel
Gardner-Third Attack of British-Storming of Redoubt-Death of Warren and
Pitcairn, 546; Confusion of Americans-Efforts of Putnam to rally them-
Cessation of Battle-Loss-Spectators of the Scene, 547; Reflections-
Burgoyne's Opinion of the Conflict, 548-Character of Troops engaged in
Conflict, 550.
Battle of Cherry Valley-Approach of Butler and Brant-Warning to Alden-
Capture of American Scouts, 268; Deduction of the Settlement-Treatment
of Prisoners-Brutality of Butler and Humanity of Brant, 269.
Battle of Conewawah, 274.
Battle near Fort Ann, 138; Ambush of French and Indians-Desperate Fight-
Capture of Putnam, 140; Humanity of his Captor-Preparation for Torture-
Interposition of Molang,
Battle of Fort Keyser, 280.
Battle of Fort Niagara in 1759-Landing of Prideaux, 224; Attack and
Stratagem of the French-The Latter routed by the British-French and
Indians made Prisoners-Indian Tales of Atrocity, 225.
Battle of Fort Stanwix (see Battles of Fort Schuyler and Oriskany), 240.
Battle of Huhbardton,39 Retreat and surrender of Hale-His Excuse-
Censured for Cowardice, 145; Battle-ground described, 144, 146; Defeat
of Americans-Death of Colonel Francis, 146.
Battle of Johnstown in 1781, 290.
Battle of Block's Field, 281.
Battle, Last, in Mohawk Valley, 291.
Battle of Lake George in 1755-Death of Dieskau-Weakness of British
Commanders-The Six Nations-Hendrick's Rebuke, 109.
Battle of Lexington and Concord-Approach of British discovered by
Patriots-Lexington aroused-Midnight March of Enemy, 523; Citizens
alarmed by Bells, Guns, and Drums-Militia called on the Green-Skirmish
ensues-Captain Parker and seven other Patriots killed, 524; People of
Concord in Arms-Assembling of Militia-Town invested by British, 525;
Destruction of Property-Rapid Augmentation of Militia-Preparations for
Battle, 526; Conflict at Concord Bridge-Captain Davis and Abner Hosmer
killed-Patriots victorious-Retreat of Enemy to Village, 527; Colonel
Smith returns to Boston with his Troops-Assaulted on the Way by
Patriots-Many Regulars slain-Skirmish at Hardy's Hill, 528; Skirmish at
West Cambridge and Prospect Hill, 529; General Effect of these
Skirmishes-Names of Officers and Citizens of Not* slain, 530, 553;
Account of this Battle sent to England at first doubted, 531.
Battle of Little Beardstown. 276.
Battle of Muford Hill in 1779-Death of Campbell, 423; Entrance of Enemy
into Now Haven-Dr. Daggett and his Treatment-Landing of Tryon, 424;
Conduct of the. Enemy-People flee to East Rock-Evacuation of the
British, 425.
Battle near Montreal-Capture of Allen-Brutality of Prescott-Harsh
Treatment of Prisoners, 180; Movements of Montgomery-Mutiny in his Camp-
Flight and Capture of Prescott, 181; Return Home of the disaffected,
182.
Battle of Montmorenci-Junction of the English Division-Wolfe
disheartened-Camp broken up, 186.
Battle, Naval, on Lake Champlain, in 1776.163 Escape of the Americans
through the British Line-Chased by the Enemy-Another Battle, 164;
Bravery of Arnold on the Congress Galley-Desperate Resistance-Retreat to
Crown Point-Effect of the Battle, 165.
Battle of New Dorlach, 294.
Battle of Oswego in 1755-Shirley's Preparations at Albany-Montcalm's
approach-Attack on the Works, 218; Surrender of the Forts and Garrison
to Montcalm-His Courtesy-Destruction of the Forts, 219.
Battle of Oswego in 1814-Attack, 220; Result of the Battle-Number killed
and wounded, 221.
Battle of Plattsburgh, Remains of-Incidents, 166.
Battle of Quebec-Ascent of the English-Preparation for Battle, 187;
Bravery and Death of Wolfe-Death of Montcalm, 188; American Army at
Point Levi-Alarm of the Canadians-Passage of the Army, 195; Arnold's
Troops-Expected Aid of Arnold from within the City-His formal Summons to
surrender, 196; Junction of Montgomery and Arnold-Ineffectual Efforts
against the Town-Mutiny in the Camp-Plan of Assault, 197; Montgomery's
approach to Cape Diamond-Opposing Battery-His Attack and Death.198
Arnold's Operations-Wounded Assailants led by Morgan-Severe Fight-
Capture of Dearborn, 199; Loss of Americans at Quebec-Recovery and
Burial of Montgomery's Body-Courtesy of Carleton, 200; Promotion of
Arnold-Blockade of Quebec-Honor to the Memory of Montgomery, 201; Small
pox in the Army-Preparations to Storm Quebec-Arrival and Death of
General Thomas, 201.
Battle of Schoharie-Arrival of Regulars-Escape of Butler-Treachery of
Indian Chief, Great Tree, 267.
Battle of Springfield-Invasion by Knyphausen-Clinton's Designs-Plan of
the Battle, 322; Washington deceived by Clinton-Second Invasion under
Knyphausen-Disposition of opposing Troops-Engagement,.323; Partial
Retreat of Americans-Burning of the Town-Retreat of the Enemy, 324.
Battle of St.John's in 1775-Approach of the Americans, 169, Advance of
Montgomery-Mutiny in American Camp, 170; Attack upon, and surrender of
Fort Chambly-Repulse of Carleton at Longueuil-Surrender of St. John's,
171; The Spoils of Victory, 171, 172; Insubordination in American Camp-
Retreat of Americans out of Canada, 172-Rendezvous of Burgoyne's Army at
St.John's, 173.
Battle of Ticonderoga in 1776-Investment of the Fort by Abercrombie-
Bravery of Lord Howe, 118; Fight with the French-Death of Howe-Attack
and Defeat of the English, 119; Investment by Burgoyne-Material of his
Army-Weakness of the Garrison, 132; Outposts undefended, 133; Council of
War in American Camp-The British on Mount Defiance, 131; Retreat of
Americans to Mount Independence-Im-prudence of Fermoy-Pursuit by the
Enemy, 135; Destruction of American Vessels at Skenesborough-Flight of
Americans toward Fort Ann, 138.
Battle at Wind mill Point in 1838-Preparations for Action-Evacuation of
Ogdensburgh and Prescott-Colonel Worth sent to maintain Neutrality with
United States-The British repulsed-Defeat of the Patriots, 211.
3attle of Wyoming. 1778-Preparations-Forces of the Enemy, 354;
Disposition of the Belligerents for Battle-Speech of Colonel Z. Butler-
Attack, 355; Denison's Orders mistaken-Retreat of Americans-Scene at
Monocasy Island, 356; Escape of Butler and Denison-Cruelties of the
Indians-Scene at Queen Esther's Rock, 357; Cruelties of Queen Esther-
Scenes at Forty Fort-Negotiations for Surrender-Escape of Colonel Z.
Butler, 358; Surrender of the Fort-Conduct of Tories-Bad Faith of
Indians-Treaty, 359; Flight of the People over the Pocono-Incidents of
the Flight-Providential Aid of Mr. Hollenback-Preservation of Papers,
360 ; Picture of the Flight-Bad Faith of Invaders-Story of the Fugitives
published at Poughkeepsie-Errors of History, 361; Departure of Invaders
from the Valley-Indian Cruelties-Arrival of Succor-Butler's Expedition
against Indians, 362; Return of Settlers-Continued Alarm-Murder of
Slocum-Sullivan's Expedition-The Valley a Scene of War, Blood, and
Suffering, 363.
Battles of Fort Schuyler and Oriskany-Appointment of General Gansevoort,
240; Intelligence of Spencer the Spy-Rumored Preparations for Invasion-
Effect on the Whigs-Approach of Johnson and St. Leger, 241; Investiture
of Fort Schuyler-Ingenious Flag-Arrival of St. Leger-His pompous
Manifesto, 242; Siege of Fort Schuyler-Movements of Indians-General
Herkimer and the Militia, 243; Advance to Oriskany-Sortie from Fort
Schuyler under Colonel Willet, 244; Dispersion of Johnson's Camp-Capture
of Stores and other Valuables, 245: Indian Ambush-Surprise of Herkimer
and his Troops-Wounded-His Coolness-Desperate Battle, 246; Intermission
in the Battle-Its Resumption-Unsuccessful Stratagem of Colonel Butler-
Enemy routed-Mutual Losses, 247; Capture of Billenger and Fry-Messengers
sent by St. Leger-Their Threats, Persuasions, and Falsehoods, 248; Reply
of Colonel Willett-St. Leger's written Demand of Surrender-Gansevoort's
Reply, 249; A Tory Address-Continuation of the Siege-Adventure of
Willett and Stockwell-Gansevoort's Resolution, 250; IIon-Yost Schuyler
taken Prisoner-His successful Mission to St. Leger's Camp-Arnold's
Proclamation-Alarm of the Indians.251 Flight of St. Leger's Forces to
Oswego-The Spoils-Amusement of Indians-End of the Siege, 252.
Baume, F" Copy of Dispatch of, 391; Expedition to Bennington-Indian
Allies-Skirmish near Cambridge, 392.
Beacon, on Beacon Hill, Boston, Notice of, 451.
Beauhamois, orders Burnet to desist from erecting Fort at Oswego, 216.
Beaumarchais, biographical Sketch of-Sent to London to confer with Lee.
86.
Becraft, Tory, Castigation of, 278.
Bedell, Colonel, Notice of, 207.
Beers, Mr., Murdered at New Haven by British, 425.
Beers, Nathan, Notice of, 431.
Bemis's Heights, Origin of Name-Topography-View from-Head-quarters of
Revolutionary Officers,45 Localities in Vicinity of-Willard's
Mountain,47 Fortifications-Their present Appearance-Preparations for
Battle, 49.
Benedict. Eli, Expedition to Danbury, 402.
Benjamin, Park, Quotation from, 214.
Bennett, Honorable Ziba, 370.
Bennington, Battle-ground described, 396, 399.
Benson, Egbert, first Attorney General of State of New York, 387.
Bernard, Governor Sir Francis, suspected of encouraging Stamp Act, 466;
Copy of Proclamation to Gentlemen assembled in Faneuil Hall, 480;
Petition for removal of, 483; Departure for England-Biographical Sketch
of. 484.
Betts, Captain Stephen, Skirmish with Tryon's Troops at Grum-mon's Hill
in 1779. 414.
Bettys, Joseph, biographical Notice of, 164.
Big Snake, Notice of. 105.
Bill. Canada, Opposition to. in Parliament, 156; Passed in 1774, 157;
Boston Port, passed in 1774, 504; For destroying New England Fisheries,
passed in 1775-Conciliatory, 520.
Billenger, Colonel, made Prisoner at Siege of Fort Schuyler, 248.
Billings, Captain, Killed, 312.
Biographical Sketch of Abercrombie, General James, 119; Adams, Samuel
(.see Biography of Signers of Declaration of Independence, Appendix)-
Allen, Colonel Ethan, 180; Allen, Ira, 161; Barré, Colonel Isaac, 463;
Barrett, Colonel James, 525; Bernard, Governor, 484; Bettys, Joseph,
164; Bradford, William, 444; Bradstreet, Colonel, 215; Brainerd,
Reverend David, 336; Breut, Joseph, 256; Brown, Colonel, 280; Bur-goyne,
General,37 Burke. Edmund, 503; Butler, Colonel John, 285; Butler,
Colonel Zebulon, 355; Caldwell, Reverend James, 326; Clinton. Charles,
255; Clinton, General, 272; Cochran, Dr..221 Columbus, Christopher,18
Dayton, Colonel Elias, 323; Dean, James, 273; Denison, Colonel Nathan,
361 ; Dickinson, John, 476; Dickenson, Reverend Jonathan, 326; Durkee,
Colonel, 345; Francis, Colonel, 324; Gage, General Thomas, 573;
Gansevoort, Colonel Peter, 240; George 111., 457; Gibbon. Edward.519
Grafton, Duke of, 482; Grenville, George, 460* Gridley, Colonel Richard,
546; Hancock, John (see Biography of Signers of Declaration of
Independence, Appendix)-Hand, General, 274; Hewes, G. R. T., 502; Howe,
Loid, 119; Hull, Major,55; Humphreys, Colonel.429 Hutchinson, Governor,
467; Isabella of Castile and Leon,22 Jenner, Edward.307 J-n. Mrs.,88
Johnson, John, 285; Johnson, Sir William, 232, 287; Kinnison, David,
500; Kirkland, Samuel, 234; Knyphausen, General Baron, 321; Kosciuszko,
Thaddeus,48 Langdon, Governor, 393; Lee. Ann, 383; Livingston,
Governor.330 Livingston, Colonel Henry A., 385; Minor, Charles, 240:
Montcalm, Marquis De, 188; Montgomery, Richard, 200; Montour, Catharine
(Queen Esther), 357; Munson, Dr., 308; Murphy, Timothy,62 Nixon,
General,76 North, Lord, 483; Oliver, Judge, 506; Otis, James, 493;
Pickering, Colonel Timothy, 374; Prescott, Colonel William, 539; Queen
Esther (Catharine Montour), 357; Quincy, Josiah, 498; Rogers, Major,
116; St. Clair, General Arthur, 132; St.Veran, Joseph De, 188; Smith,
Adam, 517; Spencer, General Joseph, 566; Standish, Miles, 445; Stark,
John, 394; Sullivan, General, 272; Thomas, General.202 Trumbull, John,
401; Ward, Artemas, 190; Warner, Colonel Seth, 153; Warren, Dr. Joseph,
548; Warren, James, 494; Warren, Mrs. Mercy, 464; Whitefield, Reverend
George, 336; Wilkes, John, 520; Willett, Colonel, 244; Winslow, Edward,
445; Wolfe, General, 188; Wooster, General, 408; Yest, Francois, 175;
Zinzendorf, Count, 342.
Bishop, Caricature of attempt to Land in America, 459.
Bloody Pond, 107.
Bloody Run, Tragedy of, 94.
Board of Trade and Plantations in 1696, 453.
Bokum, Professor, Quotation from, 299.
Bolingbroke, Lord, elopes to America with German Girl, 329
Bombardment of American Works by British from Bunker Hill in 1775, 571.
Boscawen, Admiral, sails from Halifax in 1758, 119.
Boston, Origin and Names of, 445; Settlement of, 446; Firs* Forts in-
Erection of monumental Column on Beacon Hill, 451; First open Resistance
resolved upon against the Crown, 459; Arrival of Stamps in 1765-Riot-
Effigies burned, 466, 469; Destruction ot Liberty Tree and other
Property
467 ; Attack on Hutchiuson's House-Character of Rioters,
468 ; Proceedings relative to Stamp Act-Non importation Associations
formed, 469; Rejoicings on Repeal of Stamp Act-Release of Prisoners for
Debt-Pyramid on the Common-Liberality of Hancock, 473; Province House,
474; Confinement of Tide waiter, Kirke-Seizure of Sloop Liberty-
Excitement of the People-Public Meeting called at Faneuil Hall, 478;
Convention proposed, 479; Convention held in Faneuil Hall-Arrival of
British Troops, 480; Military Display-Exasperation of the People-Non-
importation Associations formed, 481; Daughters of Liberty hold Meeting-
Arrival of General Gage-Dissolution of Assemblies, 483; Bickerstaffs
Almanack, 486; Assault on Mr. Otis, 487; Patriotism of Women and Boys,
488; Murder of Boy Snyder-Pardon ot the Murderer-Riot, 489; Attack of
Mob on the Soldiers-Attucks, Gray, and Caldwell shot, 490; Intense
Excitement-Old South Church-Delegation of Patriots before the Governor-
Removal of Troops-Trial of Captain Preston, 491; Soldiers defended by
John Adams and Quincy-Result of the Trial, 492; Patriots in 1770-
Hutchiuson made Governor-Asserted Independence of Assemblies, 493;
Preparation for Reception of Tea Ships-Treatment of Consignees-Handbills
and Placards issued, 496; Arrival of Tea Ships-Monster Meeting at Old
South-Speech of Josiah Quincy, 497; Destruction of Tea in the Harbor,
498; Quietude of the Town-Punishment of Smuggler-Names of Members of Tea
Party, 499; Port Bill proposed and adopted, 503; Arrival of General Gage
in 1774-Meeting in Faneuil Hall to consider Port Bill-Excitement of the
People, 507; Boldness of Patriots, 510; Closing of the Port, 511; Courts
of Justice suspended on Eve of Revolution, 512; Topography of, 512, 513,
551, 561, 566, 574; Peaceable Resistance of People on Eve of Revolution-
Spirit of the Press-Names of Boston Newspapers in 1774-Fortification of
the " Neck"-Committee of Correspondence in 1774-Names of, 513; Arrival
of British Troops from the Jerseys, New York, and Quebec-Number of
British Troops stationed at, 521; Arrival of Patriots from all Quarters
after Battle of Lexington-Organization of Troops under General Ward-
Preparations to besiege the City-Neck defended by Colonel Robinson, 534;
Gloomy Prospects of People-All Intercourse with the Country cut off by
Gage-Surrounded by exasperated Patriots-Interview of Gage with the
Select men-His Perfidy.535 Operations in Vicinity of, after Battle of
Lexington, 537; Preparations for Blockading, 538; British Men-of-war at,
after Battle of Lexington, 539; Common, 551; Number of yearly
Passengers, 560; State House-Copp's Hill-Statute of Washington-Mather's
Vault, 561; Belligerent Armies and Skirmishes at-After Battle of Bunker
Hill-Condition of British Troops after Battle of Bunker Hill-Railroads-
Population in 1775, 571; Plan of Relieving-Departure of Women of, with
Spoons and Specie quilted into Garments, 572; Desecration of Old South.
574.
Boudinot, Elias, Tomb of, 326.
Boundary Line established between Canada and United States in 1842, 167.
Bounty offered American Recruits at Morristown, 312.
Boyd, Lieutenant, reconnoitres Beard's Town-Beheaded, 276.
Boys, Patriotism of, in Revolution, 296, 488, 512.
Bradford, William, biographical Sketch of. 444.
Bradstreet, Colonel John, biographical Sketch of-Captures Fort Frontenac
in 1758, 215.
Bragaw, Bergen, Notice of, 333.
Brainerd, Quotation from, 227.
Brainerd, Reverend David, biographical Sketch of, 336.
Brant, Joseph, Interview with General Herkimer at Ogkwaga, near
Susquehanna, 238; Withdraws Warriors from Susquehanna, and joins Butler
and Johnson, 239; Approaches Oneida Lake with Butler, Claus, and
Johnson, 241; At Siege of Fort Schuyler, 244; Destroys German Flats in
1778, 255; Biographical Sketch of, 256; Destroys Springfield, at Head of
Otsego Lake, in 1778, 266; Humanity of-Challenged by M'Kean, 270; In
Western New York, 274; At Battle of Block's Field, 281; Captures Vrooman
at Fort Schuyler, 282; His Hatchet-marks at Johnstown, 286; Attempts to
cut off Settlement of Cherry Valley-Deceived by Boys, 296; Not engaged
in Invasion of Wyoming-Campbell's Injustice toward, 354.
Brant, Molly, Notice of, 287.
Brener, Colonel, wounded at Battle of Bunker Hill, 545.
Breyman, Colonel, at Battle of Bemia's Heights,50 At Battle of
Bennington, 394.
Bricketts at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.
Bridge, Suspension, over Niagara River, 228.
Brock, General Sir Isaac, Death and Monument of, 226.
Brooks, Major, at Battle of Bemis'a Heights,50 At Battle of Bunker Hill,
539, 541.
Brown, Captain Christian, overpowered at Battle of Schoharie, 267.
Brown, Colonel John, at Battle of Bemis'a Heights,50 Successful
Expedition against British Posts between Lakes George and Champlain,
114; Biographical Sketch of, 280.
Brush, Colonel, at Battle of Bennington, 394.
Bryant, Quotation from, 88, 284.
Buckingham, Quotation from, 228.
Buckley, Mra., Treatment of, by Tryon, 427.
Buckminster, wounded at Battle of Bunker Hill, 545.
Bunker Hill, Topography of, 538, 540,543; Battle of, 543; Names of
British Officers killed at, 545; Monument-Description, Construction, and
Dedication of, 558, 559; Scenery from, 560.
Burgoyne, General, biographical Sketch of-Intrusted with Command of
British Forces,37 Arrives at Quebec-Receives Aid from Sir Guy Carleton-
Congregates Forces at St.John's,38 Victorious from St.John's to Crown
Point-Prepares to besiege Ticonderoga,39 His Force augmented-Advances to
Fort Anne-Reaches Fort Edward,40 Perplexity in Mohawk Valley,48 March to
Saratoga and Stillwater,51 Narrow Escape of,55 Diminution of his Army at
Stillwater,59 Preparations to retreat,64 Retreat toward Saratoga from
Stillwater-Anticipated by Gates,72; Attempts to retreat to Fort
Edward,74 Stratagem unsuccessful,75 Perplexity-Determines to surrender,
77: Proposition,78 Message to Clinton-Disposition to withhold Signature-
British Forces ground their arms,79 Introduction to Gatt,80 Surrender of
Sword at Saratoga,81 Investment of Ticonderoga, 132; Proclamation, 133;
Interview with Indians at Bouquet River, 160; Rendezvous at St.John's,
173; Arrival at Boston after Battle of Lexington, 537; Opinion of Battle
of Bunker Hill, 548.
Burke, Captain, Continental Navy, 576.
Burke, Edmund, in House of Commons in 1776, 471; Picture of Pitt's
Cabinet, 475; Orations in behalf of American Liberty-Biographical Sketch
of, 503; Goldsmith's Epitaph of, 504.
Burnet, Governor, erects Fort at Oswego in 1727, 216; Appointed Chief
Magistrate of Massachusetts in 1728, 454.
Burr, Aaron, with Arnold on his Way to Quebec, 194.
Burr, Thaddeus, and Wife, Notice of, 425.
Bute, Earl of, Influence of, 457; Character of, 458; Resignation of,
468,
Butler, Colonel John, at Siege of Fort Schuyler, 244; Recruits Tory
Refugees on St. Lawrence River, 264; Breaks into Valley of Wyoming in
1778, 267; Residence, of, in Mohawk Valley-Biographical Sketch of, 285;
Detachment of, at Tioga Point in 1778, 352; Headquarters of, at
Wintermoot's Fort, at Wyoming, 1778, 353; Demands Surrender of Forty
Fort, 354.
Butler, Colonel, in Encampment at Morristown, 313.
Butler. Walter N., made Prisoner, 250; Imprisoned at Albany in 1777-
Escapes-Commands Detachment of Rangers in Expedition against Tryon
County In 1778, 267; Marches with Brant toward Cherry Valley, 268;
Character-Slain by Oneidas in 1781, 270; Incursion into Mohawk Valley,
290; Retreat to Canada-Death of, 291.
Butler, Colonel William, takes Post at Schoharie in 1778, 267.
Butler, Colonel Zebulon, sent to destroy Indians at Cayuga Lake, 278;
Notice of, 340, 346, 348; In Expedition to Wyoming in 1775, 348, 362;
Sends Messengers to learn Intentions of Savages, 349; Deceived by Indian
Messenger John-Writes Letter to Roger Sherman, 350; Made Commander-in-
chief at Wyoming in 1778, 353; Escape to Wilkesbarre Fort, 357;
Escape from Wyoming in 1778, 358; Speeeh of-Biographical Sketch of, 355;
Residence and Grave of, 367.
Butterfield, Major, Notice of, 207.
Cabot, John, Voyage to North America,28 True Discoverer of North
America, 29.
Cabot, Sebastian, Explores Coast North of Albemarle Sound,27 Reaches
Shores of Brazil and Rio de la Plata, 28.
Cairn, Scotch Canadian, 209.
Caldwell, Mrs., Murder of, 325; Monument of, at Elizabethtown, 326.
Caldwell, Reverend James, Notice of, 324; Biographical Sketeh of-
Monument of, 326; Murder of-Execution of Murderer-Funeral-Orphan Family
of. 327.
California, ancient Inhabitants of, 16.
Callender, Captain, dismissed from Service for Cowardice-Reinstated by
Washington for Bravery, 550.
Cambridge, attempted Seizure of Arms at, 514; Head-quarters of American
Army after Battle"'of Lexington, 534; Early History of-Washington's
Head-quarters, 555; Washington Elm, 558, 564; Topography of, 566.
Campaign, British, Preparations for, in 1777,36 Instructions of Lord
George Germain, 37.
Campbell, Honorable James S., Notice of Captivity of, 296.
Campbell, Honorable William W., Notice of, 296.
Campbell, Colonel Samuel, directs attention of La Fayette to Forts in
Schoharie Valley, 265.
Campbell, Major, Monument of, near New Haven-Grave of-Death of, 423.
Campbell, Mrs., Captured by Indians, 269.
Campbell, Thomas, Errors in "Gertrude of Wyoming"-Injustice toward
Brant, 354; Quotation from, 354, 307, Allusion to his Poem, 364.
Canada, Inhabitants of, addressed by American Congress-Secret Agent sent
to, 122; Report, 123; Bill for more effectual Provision for Government
introduced into Parliament in 1774-Opposition-Denunciations of Barré,
156; Passage-Effect of Measure in Colonies-Boldness of Orators and
Press, 157; Cessation of French Dominion in, in 1760, 179; Patriots (so
called) of 1837, 210.
Canadians, French, Superstition of, 173; Rural Occupations of, 173, 174.
Canajoharie, Settlement of, invaded by Tories and Indians in 1780, 262;
Female Presence of Mind-Burning of Church-Indians deceived-Tardiness of
Colonel Wemple, 263.
Cape of Good Hope discovered by Vasco de Gama, 26.
Cannon, Mrs., massacred by Indians, 269.
Caravel, Spanish, Description of, 23.
Carcass, defined, 545.
Carey, Mr., makes Cannon of Pepperidge Log, 347.
Carleton, Sir Guy, Governor of Canada,38 Attempts to seduce Bishop of
Quebec, 158; Notice of, 181; Courtesy to Mrs. Montgomery, 200; Kindness
to American Prisoners at Quebec in 1776, 514.
Carleton, Colonel Guy, Spy in Schoharie Valley, 265.
Carolina, North, explored by Verrazzani, 32.
Carolina, South, discovered by D'Aillon, 30.
Cartier, Expedition up the St. Lawrence, 32.
Carver, Governor John, Notice and Death of, 444.
Castle, Genesee, Destruction of, 277.
Catharinestown, Destruction of, 275.
Cauglmawaga, Notice of-Old Church, 233; Burned in 1780, 280; Description
of, 285.
Cave, Indian, Notice of, 105.
Celebration at Chemung on Return of Genesee Valley Expedition in 1779,
278.
Cemetery, at New Haven, 429; Indian, near Plymouth, 443.
Censors, Board of, in Pennsylvania, 373.
Chair, Pilgrim, 438.
Chandler, Mrs. Margaret, Account of Escape of Hancock and Adams from
Lexington, 553.
Chantrey, his Statue of Washington in State House, Boston, 553.
Charles II., Notice of, 434.
Charlotte, Queen of George III.-Character of, 458.
Charlestown, Topography of, 538, 540, 543, 506, 571; Burning of, in
1775, 545.
Charter, Connecticut, Notice of, 439.
Charter Oak, at Hartford, Notice of, 434.
Chastellux, Marquis De, conféra with Washington at Hartford 435.-
Chatham, Earl of, Speech of, in Parliament,84 Receives Earl dom, 475;
Unexpected Appearance in Parliament on Eve of Revolution-Speech on
American Affairs-Conciliatory Proposition, 518.
Cherry Valley, Whig Meeting at, in 1775, 233; Battle of, 268 269, Notice
of-Residence of Judge Campbell, 296; Description of, 297.
Chimney Point, Lake Champlain, first settled by French in 1731, 150.
Christie, Colonel, Notice of, 226.
Church, Dr. Benjamin, appointed Surgeon of Army Hospital in 1775-
Imprisoned for Treason-Banished from the Country-First Traitor to
American Cause, 568.
Church, Old Caughnawaga.233 Old South, Boston-Described-Headquarters of
British Soldiers in Revolution, 490; Desecrated by British Troop». 574.
Cilley at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.
Circular Letter of Massachusetts in 1765, 464; Of Lord Hillsborough,
484.
Clark, Willis Gaylord, Quotation from, 418, 548.
Clarke, Sir Francis, Death of, 63.
Classic Localities, 34.
Claus, Colonel Daniel, Notice of-In Command of Indians at Oswego, 241,
287.
Clergymen, Action of, 512; Congregational, preach Liberty in
Massachusetts, 521.
Clinton, General Sir Henry, sends Message to Burgoyne at Saratoga,79
Sails for Charleston in 1779, 309; Arrival of, from the South in 1780-
Designs on Washington at Short Hills, 322; Operations in New Jersey in
1778, 332; Sends marauding Expedition up Hudson River in 1777, 388;
Arrives at Boston after Battle of Lexington, 537; At Battle of Bunker
Hill, 545; Advises Attack on Cambridge, 547.
Clinton, Governor George, Expedition to Tryon County, 280; Pursues Sir
John Johnson to Ticonderoga, 290; President of New York State Convention
in 1788, 384; First Governor of State of New York, 387.
Clinton, General Janies, biographical Sketch of-Expedition to Western
New York against Indians in 1779, 272.
Clinton, Charles, biographical Sketch of, 255.
Clinton, De Witt, proposed Monument to, 259.
Clyde, Colonel, Notice of, 262.
Coal Mines at Carbondale, fatal Accident in, in 1846, 377; Exploration
and Description of, 378.
Cochran, Colonel Robert, in Command at Fort Edward,74 Adventures of-
Grave of-Sent to Canada as Spy, 102; In Command, as Major, at Fort
Schuyler, 256.
Cochran, Dr. John, biographical Sketch of, 221.
Cochran, Major, Notice of, 221; Death of, 222.
Cochran, Mrs. C. R., 223.
Code, American Naval, adopted in 1775, 576.
Colburn, Colonel, at Battle of Stillwater, 55.
Colfax, General William, at Morristown, 310.
College, Yale, Notice of, 431; Harvard, endowment of, 555.
Colonies American, State of, just previous to Revolution, 349; Moral
Spectacle of, on Eve of Revolution, 521.
Colonies, New England, Union of.433 Conjunction of New Haven and
Connecticut in 1665-Charter of Connecticut granted by Charles II., 434.
Colonists, American, Affairs of, in 1775, 122; Forbearance of, before
Revolution-Consistent Course of Delegates in Congress-Various Addresses
of second Congress, 126; Military Preparations by Congress-Army of-
Spirit of, 127.
Columbus, Christopher, biographical Sketch of,18 Grounds of Belief in
Existence of America,19 Departure from Palos,23 Mutiny among his Crew,24
Discovery of America,25 Landing in South America-Return to Europe-Honors
conferred on him-Imprisonment-Release-Subsequent Discoveries-Death, 26.
commissioners, Names of, at Convention at Albany in 1754, 303; At
Trenton in 1782, to adjust Difficulties between Connecticut and
Pennsylvania, 371; Appointed by Pennsylvania to investigate Affairs of
Settlers in Wyoming, 371, 375; Of Customs, 475.
Committee, Boston, of Correspondence in 1774-Names of, 513; Of Safety
and Supplies appointed by Massachusetts Provincial Congress, 516; Names
of-Empowered to regulate Movements of gathering Army previous to Battle
of Bunker Hill, 536; Appointed to draught Commission of and Instruction
for Commander-in-chief of the American Army, 563; Of Congress arrive at
Cambridge and confer with Washington respecting future Operations, 575.
Company, Susquehanna, Notice of, 343; Delaware, Notice of-Purchase Lands
of Indians on Delaware River, 344; Establish Democratic Government in
1771, 347.
Compo, Landing of British at, in 1777, 402.
Concord, Skirmish at, in 1775, 190; Provincial Congress meets at, in
1774, 515; Battle-ground of-Topography, 527; Concealment of Stores at-
Monument-Village of, 552; Celebration at, in 1850, 554.
Congress, Continental, Factions in,42 Ratification of agreement with
British Government for return of Burgoyne,82 Secret Committee of, for
obtaining Aid from France after Battle of Saratoga,86 Address to People
of Canada, 122; Holds Session at Baltimore in 1777, 307; Issues Bills,
317, 318; First authorizes Coinage of Money, 318; Adopts Resolutions
urging Pennsylvania and Connecticut to cease Hostilities in 1775-
Resolutions unheeded, 348; Recommends Committees of Vigilance in 1775-
Resolutions of, in 1778, to raise Soldiers in Westmoreland, 352;
Censures Stark for Insubordination, 394; Promotes him for valiant Deeds,
398; Adopts Resolution to erect Monument in Memory of General Wooster,
406; Action of, concerning brilliant Achievements of Arnold at
Danbury.410 Appointment of Delegates from Massachusetts to, in 1774,
510; Wisdom and Sagacity of, descanted on by Pitt-Orders Monument to be
erected in Memory of General Warren, and that his eldest Son be educated
at Expense of United States, in 1775, 550; Establishes Postoffice System
in 1775-Also, Army Hospital-Adapts Measures to strengthen Army and
organize Civil Government in 1775, 568. '
Congress first Continental, Assembles at Philadelphia in 1774,
126; Address of, to People of Great Britain, Canada, and Ireland, 157.
Congress, second Continental, Assembles at Philadelphia in 1775, 125;
Consistent Course of Delegates-Various Addresses, 126; Military
Preparations, 127; Tardiness in supplying Men and Munitions, 133;
Suspends St. Clair-Appoints Gates to succeed Schuyler, 136; Sends
Committee of Inquiry to Lake Champlain in 1775,155; Appoints Washington
Commander-in-chief of American Forces in 1775, 190; Message of, to
Shawnees to secure Neutrality in 1778, 264; Directs Washington to attack
Enemy, 573.
Congress, General, proposed in Massachusetts in 1774, 509.
Congress, Provincial, of New York, changes Name to "Convention of
Representatives of State of New York" in 1776-Assembles at White Plains
in 1776-Approves Declaration of Independence, 386.
Congress, Provincial, of Massachusetts, assembles at Concord in 1774,
515; Votes to enroll twelve Thousand Minute-men in 1774-Invites
Connecticut and Rhode Island to follow Example, 516; Orders purchase of
Ammunition and Stores, 521; Assembles at Watertown in 1775, 531; Votes
to increase American Forces-Issues Circular Letter to Committees of
Safety of Province, 533; Issues Paper Money-Resolves that Gage is
unqualified to longer serve as Governor, &e., 534; Benevolence of, 536;
Passes Law prohibiting Waste of Gun powder for Sporting, 570.
Congress Stamp Act, 1765, 522.
Connecticut, Assembly of, proposes to adjust Difficulties with
Pennsylvania in 1771, and sends Colonel Dyer as Agent to England, 347;
First Meeting-house in-First Court held in-First Government organized-
Criminal Code based on Jewish Laws, 433; Conjunction with New Haven-
Charter of, granted by Charles IL-Charter of, annulled by James 11. in
1685-Sir Edmund Andross appointed first Governor General-Demands and is
refused Charter-Charter laid before him-Seized and concealed in Oak Tree
by Wadsworth, 434; Charter still in full Force in Opinion of Jurists,
435; Historical Society, Notice of-Relics in Collection of, 437, 438,
439; Assembly appoints Military Officers in 1775,522; Assembly votes to
raise six Regiments previous to Battle of Bunker Hill, 536.
Connecticut Farms, burning of, 322.
Constitution, Federal, similar Plan of, proposed by Franklin, Coxe, and
Penn, 303; Conventions relative to Adoption of, 382,384; Vindicated by
Jay, Hamilton, and Madison in " Federalist,"384 Names of Committee for
draughting and reporting, 386."Constitutional Courant," Head-piece of,
curious Device, 468, 508.
Convention at Saratoga for Release of Burgoyne, 82.
Convention, Colonial, at Albany in 1754, for renewal of Treaties with
Six Nations-Names of Delegates of, 303; At Hartford in 1779, 321; At New
York in 1765-Adopts Declaration of Rights-Petition to King and Memorial
to Parliament, 465.
Convention, New York State, held at Poughkeepsie in 1788, 382, 383, 384;
Of Representatives of State of New York at White Plains, Harlaam,
Fishkill, and Kingston, in 1777, 387.
Convention held in Boston in 1768, 480; At Boston in 1774, resolve that
no Obedience is due to late Acts of Parliament, 514.
Cook at Battle of Stillwater, 51.
Cook, Colonel, at Expedition to Danbury, 403.
Coon, Tory, Anecdote of, and Benedict Arnold, 409.
Cornelius, Lewis, Dimensions and Weight of, 380.
Corn Planter, Seneca Chief, Address to President at Philadelphia in
1792-Early Temperance Lecturer.277 Supplanted by Red Jacket-On Incursion
into Schoharie County, 279.
Cortereal. Gaspar, Voyage of, to North America-Kidnaps and sells Indians
to Portuguese as Slaves, 29.
Cortez, Fernando, 30.
Colton, Reverend John, Compliments to, 446.
Council of Six Nations of Indians in Genesee Valley in 1779, 276; Of
Indians at Albany in 1754,303; Of Indians at Easton with provincial
Governors in 1758, 336, 344; At Fort Stanwix in 1768, 344.
Council of War at Forty Fort in 1778, 353; At Boston after Battle of
Lexington-Names of Officers, 534; Summoned by Gage on Morning of Battle
of Bunker Hill, 540; Called by Washington at Cambridge, 1775, 565, 573.
Courts-martial of Schuyler and St. Clair, 136; General Enos, 192.
Courts of Vice Admiralty established throughout Colonies in 1696, 453.
Cow Boys and Skinners, Notice of, 502.
Cowper, Quotation from, 336.
Cox, Colonel, at Unadilla, 238; At Siege of Fort Schuyler, 243; Killed,
246.
Coxe, Daniel, Letter of, to Joseph Galloway, 320.
Cradles of Liberty, May Flower, 440; Faneuil Hall, 479.
Crane, General, Tomb of. 326.
Crown Point, Capture of, in 1758, 120; Captured by Green Mountain Boys
in 1775, 153.
Cruisers, American, fitted out in 1775, 569.
Currytown, Attack on, by Doxstader-Captives, 294.
Cushing, Thomas, Chairman of Convention in Boston in 1768, 479.
Cushman, Reverend Robert, Notice of, 433.
Cuyler, Colonel, at Battle of Klock's Field, 281.
Daggett, Reverend Dr. Naphthali, biographical Sketch of-Inhumanly
treated by the British at New Haven, 424.
Dana, Anderson, Notice of 360.
Dana, Richard H., Quotation from, 360.
Danbury, Connecticut, Washington's Army at, in 1778, 33^; Original
Proprietors of, 400; Tryon's Expedition to, in 1777, 401; Burned by
British in 1777, 404.
Dartmouth, Lord, placed at Head of Board of Trade in 1772, 495; Card of
531.
Davenport, Reverend Mr., Notice of, 419.
Davis, Captain, at Battle of Springfield in 1780, 324.
Davis, Captain Isaac, at Battle of Concord in 1775, 525.
Dawes, Honorable Thomas, Quotation from, 493.
Dayton, Colonel S., at Fort Stanwix, 236.
Dayton, Colonel Elias, at Battle of Springfield-Biographical Sketch
of323 Tomb of, 326.
Dean, James, biographical Sketch of 273.
Deane, Silas, biographical Sketch of. 85.
Dearborn, Major, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.
Dearborn, Lieutenant, sent to destroy Indians in 1779, 278.
Debt, National, of England,95 American, Foreign and Domestic, in 1777-
81, 319.
Declaration of Independence-Manner received in Mohawk Valley, 236.
De Gourges, Expedition to Florida-Avenges the Death of Huguenots upon
the Spaniards, 32.
De Grove, H., Notice of, 400.
Delaney, James, President of Convention at Albany in 1754, 303.
Denison, Colonel Nathan, Notice of, 348; Biographical Sketch of, 361.
Derby, Honorable Richard, fits out Vessels to bear Dispatches to Loudon
in 1775, 531.
De Salle at Mouth of Niagara River in 1725, 224.
De Soto, Fernando, Expedition to Florida in 1538,30 Expedition up the
Mississippi in 1540-Death of, 31.
D'Estang, Count, arrives at Sandy Hook with French Fleet in 1778, 331.
Devices on Continental Money, 317; on Newspaper Heads, 507, 508.
De Witt. Levi, Notice of, 290.
Diamond Island, Lake George, 109; A Military Dépôt under Burgoyne, 114.
Dibble, Joseph, Notice of, 406.
Dickenson, John, biographical Sketch of, 476; Honors to, 477; Draws up
Petition to the King, 568.
Dickinson, General, at Battle of Springfield, 323.
Dickinson. Reverend Jonathan, biographical Sketch of, 326.
Dieskau, Death of, 109.
Dievendorff Jacob. Notice of. 293, 295.
Dillenback, Captain, assailed by Johnson's Greens, 248.
Dixwell, Colonel, English Regicide, concealed at New Haven in 1638, 419,
120; Monument of 420.
Dome Island, shelter for Putnam's Men, 114.
Doolittle. Amos, copper-plate Engraver, Notice of, 317
Dorchester Heights, Topography of 560, 566.
Dorrance, Colonel, at Wyoming, 353.
Doty, Mrs. Jane, Recollections of, 333.
Douw, Volkert P., appointed Commissioner by Congress to attend Indian
Council at Johnstown in 1778, 265. "
Doxstader attacks Currytown, 293.
Duane, James, appointed Special Commissioner on Indian Council at
Johnstown, 265; Delegate to first Continental Congress, 383.
Du Bois, Colonel, at Battle of Klock's Field, 281.
Dudley, Governor, Quotation from, 447.
Dunlap, Reverend Mr., Notice of 269.
Dupuys, Sieur, forms Settlements near Syracuse in 1655-Escapes from
hostile Indians to Montreal. 229.
Durkee, Captain Robert, in Command at Wyoming in 1776-At Skirmish on
Millstone River in 1777, 351; Refused Permission to return Home to
Wyoming. 356.
Durkee, Colonel John, biographical Sketch of-At Wyoming Valley, 345.
Dutch, used stamped Paper prior to Stamp Act, 461.
Dwight. Dr. Timothy, Notice of270 Pastor at Greenfield Hill in 1779-His
Poem "Greenfield Hill,"417 His Description of Fairfield, 425.
Dyer, Captain, in Continental Navy, 576.
Dyer, Colonel Eliphalet, sent to England to adjust Difficulties in
Wyoming Valley-Anecdote of, about " Lawyers and Bullfrogs," 347.
East India Company, its Object and Extent, 495.
Easton, Pennsylvania, Notice of, 335.
Edwards, Gilbert, Notice of, 321.
Effigies burned in Boston on Account of Stamp Act, 466, 469.
Elderkin. Jedediah, Notice of, 345; Anecdote of, in " Lawyers and Bull-
frogs," 347.
Elizabeth Port, its Fortification-Ancient Tavern-Wharf, 328.
Elizabethtown, Notice of, 326; Washington's Army at, in 1778, 332.
Elliot, Joseph, Notice of, 358.
Elliot, Tory, 264.
Emerson, Reverend William, Letter of, describing Washington's Camp at
Cambridge in 1775, 567.
Encampment of American Army at Middlebrook and Pluckeinin in 1778, 332.
Encampment of American Army at Morristown in 1777-Spirit and Condition
of Continental Army-Place of Quarters-Free masonry-Inoculation of the
Army, 307; Proclamation of the Brothers Howe-Disappointment of the
People-Washington's Counter Proclamation, 308; Opposition to
Washington's Policy-Ills Independence and Sagacity. 309.
Encampment of American Army at Morristown in 1779-80, 309; Life guard
and their Duties-Pulaski and his Cavalry-Effect of Alarm Guns, 310;
Sufferings and Fortitude of the Army-Secret Expedition of Stirling-
Extreme Cold-Death of Miralles, 311; Mutiny-Excuses for the Movement-
Injustice toward the Soldiers-Policy and Success of Wayne, 312;
Adjustment of Difficulties-Emissaries of Clinton-Patriotism of the
Mutineers-Fate of the Emissaries, 313; Mutiny of the New Jersey Line-
Prompt Action of Washington-Success of Howe, 314.
Encampment of British on Bunker Hill, 530.
Encampment of Hessians near Bennington in 1777, 396.
Encampment of Washington at Cambridge in 1775, 567.
Engravers of the Revolution, Notice of, 317, 421.
Episcopacy designed for America, 459; Opposition to, 460.
Epitaph for Colonel Scammel, 431; Burke-Goldsmith, 504.
Erskine, Sir William, in Expedition to Danbury, 402; In Skirmish at
Compo, 410.
Esopus the Capital of New York in 1777, 388.
Evacuation of New Haven in 1779, 425.
Everett, Honorable Edward, Speech at Concord in 1850, 554.
Ewing, Colonel, Letter of, about Discovery of Frances Slocum, 368.
Expedition, Foraging, under Baume, to Bennington-Instructions from
Burgoyne-Indian Allies-Skirmish near Cambridge, 392; Measure for
defending new Hampshire-Lang-don's Patriotism-Praising of Troops, 393;
Stark's Refusal to accompany Lincoln-Censure of Congress-Result-
Movements to oppose Baume, 394; Preparations for Battle-Disposition of
the British Troops-Errors and Difficulties in Correction.395 Skirmishing
in the Rain-Hessian Encampment-Stark's Promise and Fulfillment, 396.
Expedition to Canada under Arnold in 1775,90 Voyage up the Kennebec-Dead
River-Return of Enos to Cambridge without Orders-His Trial and
Acquittal, 192; Perilous Voyage down tbe Chaudière-Narrow Escape-Timely
Relief lor the Troops, 193; Manifesto of Washington to Arnold-Joined by
Indians Natanis and Sabatis-Arrival at Point Levi-Incidents of the
March, 194. >
Expedition to Currytown, under Captain Gross, in 1781-Battle at New
Dorlach, 294; Death of Captain M'Kim-Prisoners, 295.
Expedition of Governor Tryon to Danbury in 1777-Object-Landing of the
British at Compo-Rising of the Militia-Character of the People, 402;
March of British into Danbury-Head-quarters of Officers, 403; Imprudence
of some Citizens-Retaliation of British-Burning of the Village, 404;
Estimated Damage, 405; British attacked by Wooster-Return Fire-Death of
Wooster-Approach of Arnold.408 Barricade at Ridgefield-Bravery of
Arnold-Narrow Escape-March to Compo, 409; Skirmish with Erskine-
Connecticut Militia-Action of Congress concerning Arnold, 410.
Expedition to Easton against Six Nations in 1779, under Sullivan, 336.
Expedition against German Flats in 1778, 225.
Expedition, marauding, up the Hudson, sent by Sir Henry Clinton, in
1777-Landing at Kingston, Rhinebeck Flats, and other Places-Burning
Houses-Destruction of other Property, 388.
Expedition to Horseneck Landing in 1779, under Tryon-Skirmish at
Greenwich between British advance Guards and Putnam's Scouts-Defeat of
Americans-Escape of Putnam-Tryon plunders the Inhabitants, and retreats
to Rye and King's Bridge, 412.
Expedition against Indians in Western New York in 1779, under Sullivan,
272; Capture and Execution of Hare and Newberry-Information from General
Schuyler-Damming Otsego Lake-Its Effects, 273; March of Sullivan's
Forces-Fortifications of the Enemy-Battle, 274; Effect of the Artillery-
Retreat of the Enemy-Destruction of Catherinestown and other Villages
and Plantations, 275; Approach to Genesee-Council of Indian Villages-
Battle-Capture and Torture of Lieutenant Boyd.276 Destruction of Genesee
and surrounding Country-Picture of the Desolation-Washington receives
the Name of Anna ta kau-lcs (Town Destroyer), 277; Return of invading
Army-Arrival at Wyoming-Oneidas driven from Home, 278.
Expedition against Indians in the Ohio Valley, under M'Intosh in 1778,
264.
Expedition against Indians in Onondaga Valley in 1779, under General
Clinton-Destruction of Towns, 270; Alarm of the Oneidas, 271.
Expedition against the Five Nations of Indians in 1696, under Frontenac,
216.
Expedition against Indians at Oswegatchie in 1779, under Clinton-Attack
on Cobelskill-Scalping Parties, 271.
Expedition against Indians in Wyoming Valley in 1778, under Butler, 362.
Expedition against Indians in Wyoming Valley in 1779, under Sullivan,
363. .
Expedition to Lexington and Concord under Colonel Smith and Major
Pitcairn-Lexington in Arms-Midnight March of British, 523; Approach to
Lexington-Citizens alarmed by Bells, Guns, and Drums-Militia called to
the Green-Skirmish-Eight Patriots killed, 524; Patriots disperse-People
of Concord aroused-Assembling of Militia-Town invested by British, 525;
Destruction of Property-Rapid Augmentation of Militia-Preparations for
Action, 526; Battle at Concord Bridge-Retreat of British to Village-
Scalping Story explained, 527; Retreat of Enemy from Concord-Annoyance
on Road by Militia, 528; Junction of Troops of Percy and Smith-Retreat
to Charlestown-Skirmishes at West Cambridge and Prospect Hill, 529.
Expedition against Montreal, under Winthrop, in 1689-Failure, 451.
Expedition, Naval, off Sandy Hook in 1776, under Dayton and Alexander,
328; Capture of British Provision Ship. 329. Expedition, Naval, against
Niagara in 1755, under Governor Shirley, 217.
Expedition to New Haven, under Tryon, in 1779-Landing of Troops, 422;
Alarm-Bravery of Militia-Battle on Milford Hill-Death of Campbell, 423;
Entrance of Enemy-Treatment of Dr. Daggett-Landing of Tryon, 424;
Conduct of Enemy-People on East Rock-Evacuation by British, 425.
Expedition against New York, under Washington, in 1781-Conference with
the French at Wethersfield-Plans of Procedure-Junction of Armies near
Dobb's Ferry-Ineffectual Attempts upon New York-Enterprise abandoned-
Washington and Forces proceed to Yorktown, 436.
Expedition, marauding, to Norwalk, under Tryon, in 1779-Destruction of
the Village-Conduct of Tryon, 414. Expedition to Staten Island in 1780,
under Lord Stirling, 311. Expedition to Ticonderoga in pursuit of
Johnson in 1781, under Clinton and Van Schaick, 290.
Expedition to Tryon County in 1780, under Clinton and Van Rensselaer-
Dispatch of Orders to Colonel Brown, at Fort Paris-Engagement at Fort
Keyser-Death of Brown, 280; Pursuit of Johnson by Van Rensselaer-
Inaction of the latter-Battle of Klock's Field-Capture of Tories, 281;
Pursuit of Johnson and Brant-Conduct of Van Rensselaer-Capture of
Vrooman and his Party-Threatened Invasion, 282; Gloomy Prospect in the
Mohawk Country-Patriotism of Colonel Willett-His Command of Tryon
Militia, 283. Expedition to Wyoming Valley in 1775. under Plunket-
Repulsed by the Yankees-Council of War-Enterprise abandoned, 348.
Expedition to Wyoming in 1784, under Armstrong, 373. Expenditures of
British Government on Account of America prior to Revolution, 456.
Fairfield-Origin of Name, 416; Described by Dr. Dwight-Destruction of,
425; Tryon's Apology-Extent of Destruction, 426; Treatment of Mrs.
Buckley-Interference of General Silliman-Humphrey's Elegy on Burning of,
427; Tryon's Retreat to Huntington, Long Island, 428.
Falls, Cohoes',described,35 Montmorenci, 203; St. Ann's Rapids, in River
St. Lawrence, described, 206; Cedar Rapids, 207; Niagara, 227.
Fanaticism in New England. 449. _
Faneuil Hall described-Burned in 1761-Enlarged in 1805, 479; Meeting
held in, to consider Port Bill in 1774, 507. Faneuil, Peter, Founder of
Faneuil Hall, 1479.
Farrar, Captain Jonathan, at Battle of Lexington, 525.
Febiger, Adjutant Christian, at Battle of Bunker Hill, 546."Federalist,"
Notice of, 384.
Fellows, General, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,50 Situation of his
Detachment, 74. _
Fermoy. Gen. De, Imprudence of, at Mount Independence, 135. Feu de Joie.
Toast at. in Sullivan's Army, 270.
Finances of Revolutionary Government-Emission of Bills of Credit, 316;
Continental paper Money-Form of Bills-Devices and Mottoes, 317; New
emissions of Bills-Counterfeits issued by Topics-First coined Money,
318; Depreciation of paper Money-Confusion in Trade-Foreign and domestic
Debt-Value of Bills in Specie, 319; Laws passed making paper Money legal
Tender-Washington's Deprecation of the. Law-Its large Issues encourage
Tories, 320; General Greene charged with enriching himself at public
Expense-Excitement throughout the Country-Riot at Philadelphia-
Convention at Hartford, 321.
Finch, Mr., Prisoner at Wyoming, 361.
Fish, Jabez. Notice of, 360.
Fisheries. New England, Bill for Destroying, 520.
Fitch, Governor Thomas, Notice of, 414.
Flag, American, Devices of, 192; ingenious, 242; American, wanted by
Indians for Decoy.350 Pine Tree, described, 570, 576; Continental
Marine. 576.
Fleet, Formation of. on Lake Champlain, 163; British, Arrives oft' Sandy
Hook in 1778, 331: Of Admiral Howe returns from Newport to New York in
1778, 332; British, arrive off Norwalk Islands in 1777, 402; French,
blockaded in Narragansett Bay by British.435 British, off Block Island
in 1781, 436.
Florida discovered by Ponce De Leon,29 Invaded by De Soto, 30.
Flucker, Thomas, Notice of, 515.
Fonda. Major Jolies, Notice of, 280.
Foot, Ezra, Notice of, 407.
Ford, Honorable Gabriel. Notice of, 306, 314, 315.
Ford, Mrs., House of, Head quarters of Washington, Hamilton, and
Tilghman, 310.
Forman, Judge, Anecdote of, 229.
Fortifications at Van Schaick's Island, 36,41 Fort Schuyler or Fort
Stanwix, 38, 231, 237; Mount Hope and Mount Defiance,39 At Haver's
Island.41 At Bemis's Heights,49 At Stillwater,58 Fort Hardy,71 Of
Burgoyne's Camp, Remains of,89 Fort Edward, 93,95 Fort Miller,94 Terms
in, defined,96 Fort William Henry-Fort George, 108; Fort William Henry,
Destruction of-Fort Gage-Fort George, Ruins of.112 Fort Ticonderoga or
Carillon, 115.118; Fort Howe, 115; On Island of Cape Breton, 119; At
Crown Point, 120; At Mount Independence, 133; Fort Ann-Present
Appearance of, 139; Fort St. Frederick, 150; Crown Point Description and
present Appearance of, 151; At Isle Aux Noix-Near Plattsburgh, 166; At
Rouse's Point, 167; At St. John's, 169, 172; At Chambly, 171,174, 289;
At Mouth of Sorel River, 183; At Cape Diamond, near Quebec, 198; At
Cedar Rapids, 207; Fort Wellington, near Wind-mill Point, on the St.
Lawrence, 210; Near Ogdensburgh, 212; Fort Frontenac, on the St.
Lawrence, Captured by Colonel Bradstreet in 1758, 215; At Oswego, 216,
217, 220; Fort Ontario, 217; Fort Niagara, 216, 224; Forts Stanwix,
Newport, and Ball, 231; Fort Johnson, 232; Fort Dayton, on German Flats,
243; Fort Schuyler, Topography of, 249; Destroyed by Fire and Flood in
1781, 252, 282; Fort Herkimer or Fort Dayton, 254; Fort Herkimer,
Topography of, 255; Fort Plain, Plan and Description of, 261; Fort
Clyde-Fort Plank, 262; In Schoharie Valley, 265, 279, 280; In Cherry
Valley, 268; Middle Fort, 279; Lower Fort-Fort Hunter, in Mohawk Valley,
280, 290; Fort Paris, in Stone Arabia, 280; Fort Rensselaer, in Mohawk
Valley, 283; Fort M'Kean, 295; Fort Orange (now Albany), 301; Fort
Nonsense, 306; Fort Lee, 307; Forty Fort and Fort Wintermoot, in Valley
of Wyoming, 340, 351; Fort Durkee, 345; Fort Wyoming, 346; Fort Jenkins,
at Wyoming, 351; Names and Position of all Forts in Wyoming, 353; Forty
Fort, Site of, 365; Fort Dickinson, Wyoming, 373; Fitch's Point, 413:
Fort Hale or Little Fort, on Black Rock, New Haven, 424, 425; Old Forts
in, at Boston, 451; Fort Independence, Boston Harbor, 478; Of Boston
Neck, 513; In Vicinity of Boston after Battle of Lexington, 537, 560,
567, 571; On Breed's Hill, 540: At Boston.574 On Bunker Hill, 539; On
Plowed Hill, 571; At Lechmere Point, 555; At Portsmouth. New Hampshire,
568.
Forty Fort, 358, 365.
Fox, Charles James, first Speech of, in Parliament on Boston Port Bill,
503; Satirizes George III., 519. _ __
France acknowledges Independence of United States in 1778, 87.
Francis, Colonel, killed at Battle of Hubbardton, 146.
Franklin, Dr. Benjamin, Christening of, 114; Matures Plan for Convention
at Albany in 1754, 303; Invents Stove in 1742, Advocates Stamp Act in
Congress at Albany in 1754, 461; Advice to Ingersoll, 466; Republishes
Letters of "Pennsylvania Farmer" in London and Paris, 476; Chosen Agent
for Massachusetts, 493; Publishes Letters of Hutchinson and others in
London, 494; Summoned before Privy Council-Vow on dismissal as Post-
master General, 495; Visits Dissenters in North of England to enlist
them in American Cause, 517; Sends forth Address to People of England
and others, 519; Sails for America, abandoning all Hope of
Reconciliation, 521; Appointed by Congress Post master General in 1775-
Post-office Account-book, 568; Receives Balance due for Services as
Colonial Agent in England-Pays five Hundred Dollars as charitable
Donation for Relief of wounded at Lexington and Concord, and Widows and
Orphans of the killed, 575.
Franklin, Colonel John, invests Wilkesbarre Fort in 1784.372 Drives
Commissioners from Valley of Wyoming-Arrested for Treason, 375;
Discharged, 376.
Fraser, General, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,50 Death of,52 Account of
Death of, by Baroness Reidesel-Place of Death of-Last Request of
granted,65 Burial of-Humanity of Americans toward,66 Burial-place of,
70.
Free-masonry at Morristown, 307.
Freneau. Philip, Quotations from, 37, 43, 533. 537, 571.
Frey, Major, captured at Siege of Fort Schuyler, 248. _ _
Frontenac. Count Louis, Expedition against Five Nations in 1696, 216.
Frost, Captain, at Darien in 1781, 414.
Fulton, Robert, first Steam boat on Hudson-Price of Passage of, 35.
Gage, General Thomas, Notice of, 478, 480, 483; Arrives in Boston in
1774, 507; Becomes a Tyrant in the Eyes of Bostonians.509 Attempts to
seize Arms and Ammunition at Cambridge in 1774, 514; Sends Expedition
against Concord in 1775, 523; Restrictions and Perfidy of, in Boston
after Battle of Lexington.535 Soliloquy of.537 Summons Council of War on
Morning of Battle of Bunker Hill, 540; Burus
Charlestown with Carcass, 545; Recalled to make Explanation to King
George after Battle of Bunker Hill-Biographical Sketch of, 573.
Gall, General, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.
Gansevoort, Colonel Peter, appointed to Command Fort Schuyler-
Biographical Sketch of, 240; Letters to General Schuyler imploring Aid,
241; In Expedition against Onondagas, 270.
Gardinier, Captain, at Siege of Fort Schuyler, 247.
Gardner, Henry, appointed Receiver General of Massachusetts in 1774,
516.
Gardner, Colonel, at Battle of Bunker Hill-Death of, dramatized, 546.
Garrick's Couplet on Goldsmith, 504.
Garth, General, Notice of, 427, 428.
Gates, General, superseded by Schuyler,38 Withdrawal,39 Supersedes
Schuyler-Arrival at Van Schaick's Island,42 Quarters at Bemis's
Heights,47 Advances to Stillwater,48 Increase of Army at Stillwater,59
Kindness to British Invalids at Stillwater,73 Terms proposed to
Burgoyne,78 Introduction to Burgoyne,80 Awarded Gold Medal,84 Letter to
Burgoyne relative to Massacre of Women and Children, 100; Letter to
Burgoyne in 1777, 389.
Geake, Samuel, Notice of, 2-12.
Genesee Valley, Destruction of, its Towns and Property in 1779, 277.
Genesee River, Notice of, 224.
George II., Death of, announced to his Heir, 457.
George 111., Accession of, 456; Biographical Sketch of, 457; Satirized
by Fox, 519.
Gerard, M., Minister from France, succeeded by Luzerne, 311.
German Flats, Origin of Name, 253; Stone Church at, 254; Expedition
against-Destruction of Settlement by Brant in 1778, 255; Rencounter at,
between Wordsworth and Indians, 298.
Gerrish, Colonel, at Battle of Bunker Hill, 544.
Gerry, Elbridge, at Head of Massachusetts Committee of Supply, 522.
Getman, Captain, at Schell's Bush, 299,
Gibbon, Edward, takes Sides with Americans on Eve of Revolution-
Biographical Sketch of. 519.
Gi-en-gwa-tah, Seneca Chief, at Battle of Wyoming, 354.
Girty, Simon, Tory, 264.
Glen's Falls, Scenery and Incidents of, 105.
Glover at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.
Gnadenhutten, Destruction of, 343.
Gotfe, General, English Regicide, concealed at New Haven, 419, 420.
Goldsmith, Oliver, Extracts from "Retaliation"-Epitaph for Burke, 504.
Gore, Governor Christopher, wounded in Riot at Boston when Boy, 489.
Gould, Colonel, Death of, 409.
Government, British, caricatured, 158.
Grafton, Duke of, Augustus Henry-Policy of-Biographical Sketch of, 482.
Grasshopper, Field-piece, Notice of, 279.