The British commissioners for restoring peace arrive at Philadelphia, p.
351. The British army under Sir Henry Clinton evacuate that city, p.
352. The American army pursue them, p. 354. Sir H. Clinton changes the
disposition of his troops, p. 355. General Lee, with the advanced
American corps, ordered to fall upon the rear of the British, p. 356.
Some firing between them, p. 359. Lee’s corps retreat, p. 360.
Washington meets the troops, and orders them to make a stand, p. 361.
The British are checked, p. 363—and at length compelled to give way,
_ibid._ They arrive at Sandy-Hook, p. 364. General Lee has charges
exhibited against him, and is tried, p. 365. Lord Howe arrives at
Sandy-Hook with the fleet from Philadelphia, p. 367. Count d’Estaing’s
fleet anchors without the Hook, p. 368. The count sails for Newport, p.
369. General Sullivan, with a body of Americans, crosses over to
Rhode-Island, p. 371. A violent storm prevents an engagement between
lord Howe and count d’Estaing, _ibid._ The French decline prosecuting
the expedition against Newport, p. 372. Sullivan’s troops engage the
British, p. 373—and then retreat from off the island, p. 375. The
British expedition against Bedford, p. 376. Governor Johnstone’s
attempts to corrupt certain members of congress, p. 377. Congress
resolve to hold no intercourse with him, _ibid._ The British
commissioners appeal to the people, p. 378—publish a valedictory
manifesto and proclamation, p. 379. Acts of congress, p. 381. Mr.
Gerard, the French plenipotentiary, has a public audience, p. 381. The
choice of Dr. Franklin, by congress, for their minister plenipotentiary
at the court of France, and their instructions to him, p. 382. The
Indian expeditions against the Connecticut settlers at Wyoming, p. 385.
Colonel Clarke’s expedition into the Indian country, p. 390. The British
expedition to Egg-harbour, p. 391. Quarrels between the Americans and
French at Charleston, in South-Carolina, and at Boston, p. 393. Count
d’Estaing and his officers entertained at Boston, ibid.—he sails from
thence, p. 395. President Laurens’s letter to governor Houston, p. 397.