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CHAPTER V.

Ride from Fort Edward to Glenn's Falls-Appearance of the
Country Interesting Character of the Region-Scenery
about the Falls-"Indian Cave" and "Big Snake"-Departure
for Lake George-William's Rock-Approach of Dieskau-
Hendrick the Mohawk Sachem-Speech of Hendrick-Fight
with the French, and Death of Colonel Williams and Hen-
drick-Bloody Pond-Arrival at Caldwell-Indian and French
Names of Lake George-Fort William Henry-Attack upon
Johnson's Camp, 1755-Battle of Lake George and Death of
Dieskau-Weakness of British Commanders-The Six Na-
tions-Hendrick's Rebuke-Lord Loudon-Montcalm's first
Attack on Fort William Henry-Perfidy and Cowardice of
Webb-Vigilance of Stark-Montcalm's second Attack on
Fort William Henry-Surrender of the Garrison-Perfidy
of the French and Indians-Destruction of Fort William
Henry-Brilliant Expedition under Abercrombie-Visit to
the Ruins of Fort George-Storm upon Lake George-Ar-
rivals from Ticonderoga-Departure from Caldwell-Dia-
mond Island-Successful Expedition under Colonel Brown
-Long Point, Dome Island, and the Narrows-Sabbath Day
Point-Skirmish in 1756-Halt of Abercrombie's Army-
Splendid Appearance of the Armament-Skirmish at Sab-
bath Day Point, 1774-Rogers's Slide-Narrow Escape of
Major Rogers-Prisoners' Island - Debarkation of British
Troops-A Pleasant Traveling Companion-Trip from Lake
George to Ticonderoga-Topography of Ticonderoga--The
Fortress-Its Investment by Abercrombie-Bravery of Lord
Howe-Fight with the French and Death of Howe-Attack
on Ticonderoga and Defeat of the English-Other Expedi-
tions-Siege and Capture of Louisburg-Preparations for the!
Conquest of Canada-Capture of Ticonderoga and Crown
Point..
104-121

CHAPTER VI.

Ticonderoga and its Associations-Visit to the Ruins of the

Fort-Isaac Rice-A living Soldier of the Revolution-Posi-

tion of Affairs in the Colonies at the beginning of 1775-Secret

Agent sent to Canada-Report of the Secret Agent-Plan

formed in Connecticut to Capture Ticonderoga-Expedition

under Ethan Allen-Arnold joins Allen at Castleton-Dispute

about Rank-Surprise of the Garrison-Interview between

Allen and Delaplace-Allen's Order to Surrender obeyed-

Trouble with Arnold about Command-Forbearance of the

Colonists-Consistent course of their Delegates in Congress

-Various Addresses of the second Congress-Military Prep-

arations made by Congress-The Continental Army-Spirit

of the People-Ticonderoga-Present Appearance of Fort

Ticonderoga and Vicinity-The Bakery-Grenadiers' Bat-

tery-The floating Bridge-View of the Ruins by Moonlight

-The old Patriot, his Memories and Hopes-Trip to Mount

Defiance--Ascent of the Mountain-An English Major and

Provincial Subaltern-View from the Top of Mount Defiance

-Mount Independence, Ticonderoga, the Lake, and the

Green Mountains-Crown Point and Ticonderoga invested

by Burgoyne-Material of his Army-Weakness of the Gar-

rison at Ticonderoga-Outposts undefended-Fort on Mount

Independence-Tardiness of Congress in supplying Men and

Munitions-Ticonderoga invested by the British-Council

of War in the American Camp-The British on Mount De

fiance Retreat of the Americans from Ticonderoga and

Mount Independence-Imprudence of Fermoy-Pursuit by

the Enemy-Washington's Recommendation of Arnold--AC-

quittal of Schuyler and St. Clair of Blame-Return to Ticon-

deroga-Arrival at Whitehall or old Skenesborough-His-

torical Notice of the Place-Capture of Major Skene and his

People-Destruction of American Vessels at Skenesborough

-Flight of the Americans toward Fort Anne-Major Skene

-Whitehall in 1814-Ride to Fort Anne Village-Site of the

Fort-Present Appearance of the Locality-Putnam and

Rogers near Fort Anne-Ambush of French and Indians-

Desperate Battle-Perilous Situation of Putnam-Humanity

of Putnain's Captor-Preparations for Torture-Interposi

tion of Molang-Battle and Battle-ground near Fort Anne-

Return to Whitehall-Visit to "Putnam Rock"-View of the

Scene-Putnam and Rogers on Lake Champlain-Attack of

the former on the French and Indians-The Saratoga and

Confiance-Departure from Whitehall-Sholes's Landing-

Ride to the Battle-ground of Hubbardton — - Picturesque

Scenery View of the Battle-ground-The Battle-Retreat

and Surrender of Colonel Hale-His reasonable Excuse-

Defeat of the Americans-Death of Colonel Francis-General

Schuyler's Forces at Fort Edward--Return to Lake Cham-

plain-An old Soldier-Mount Independence-Present Ap-

pearance of Mount Independence-Graves of Soldiers-Van-

dalism-Money-digging-Return to Sholes's-Darkness on

the Lake View from Sholes's Landing....... Page 121-150

CHAPTER VII.

Chimney Point-First Settlement by the French - Fort St.
Frederic Distant View of Crown Point-Visit to Crown
Point-Description of the Fortress-Its present Appearance
-Proposed Attack on the French at Isle Aux Noix-Ap-
proach of Winter-Appearance of Crown Point-Inscription
-Search for Treasure in the Well- A venerable Money-
digger-Capture of Crown Point by the Patriots-Seth War-
ner-Expeditions of Allen and Arnold against St. John's-
Preparations to oppose General Carleton on the Lake-Com-
mission from Massachusetts-Re-enforcements for the Lake
Forts-Regiment of Green Mountain Boys-General View
of Affairs-The "Canada Bill"-Opposition to it in Parlin-
ment-Denunciations of Barré-Passage of the “Canada Bill"
-Effect of the Measure in the Colonies- Boldness of Orators
and the Press-The British Government caricatured-Carle-
ton's Attempt to seduce the Bishop of Quebec-Consistency
of the Prelate-Royal Highland Regiment, how raised-Our
Departure from Crown Point-Split Rock-War-feast on
the Bouquet River-Bargoyne's Interview with the Indians
- Speech of an Iroquois - Approach to Burlington - Sab
bath Morning in Burlington-Visit to the Grave of Ethan
Allen-Ira Allen-Burlington and Vicinity-Adjacent Lake
Scenery-Place of Arnold's first Naval Battle-Military Opera-
tions on the Lake-Formation of a little Fleet-Excursion
down the Lake-Appearance of the British Fleet-Plan of
the Battle-Severe Battle on the Lake-Escape of the Ameri
cans through the British Line-Chase by the Enemy-An-
other Battle-Bravery of Arnold on the Congress Galley-
Desperate Resistance-Retreat to Crown Point-Effect of
the Battle-Battle of Plattsburg- Military Remains-Inci
dents of the Naval Battle-Relic of Washington-Rouse's
Point and Military Works-The Territorial Line-Isle Aux
Noix Historical Associations - St. John's-Custom-house
Officer-Suspicions of an Israelite-Apparently treasonable
Acts of leading Vermonters-Military Remains at St. John's
-Present Works-St. Athenaise-Approach of the Ameri-
cans in 1775-Advance of Montgomery against St. John's-
Meeting in the American Camp-Operations at St. John's-
Attack upon and Surrender of Fort Chambly-Repulse of
Carleton at Longueuil-Surrender of St. John's-The Spoils
-Insubordination-Retreat of the Americans out of Canada
-Rendezvous of Burgoyne's Army at St. John's-Departure

for Chambly-French Canadian Houses, Farms, and People

-The Richelieu and its Rapids-Chambly -The Fort-Be

loeil Mountain-Large Cross-Francois Yest-His Age and

Reminiscences-Temperance Pledge-Ride to Longueuil-

A Caleche-Ride in a Caleche-Safe Arrival of my Com

panion-An Evening Stroll-Aurora Borealis.......150-176

CHAPTER VIII.

Montreal-A Ride to the Mountain-Interesting View-Visit

to the City Churches-Parliament House-Grey Nunnery-

The Grey Nuns at Prayer-First Settlement at Montreal-

Cartier-Jealousy of the Indians-Montreal in 1760-Cap-

tured by the English-Ethan Allen in Canada—Proposed At-

tack on Montreal-Battle near Montreal-Capture of Allen-

Brutality of Prescott-Harsh Treatment of the Prisoners-

Biography of Allen--Montgomery's March upon Montreal-

Flight and Capture of Prescott-Escape of Carleton-Mutiny

in Montgomery's Camp-Return Home of the Disaffected-

Visit to Longueuil-The Village Oracle-Fruitless Historical

Research-Arrival at Sorel-Voyage down the St. Lawrence

-Morning View of Quebec-Its Walls and Situation of the

City-Early Settlement and Growth-French Operations in

America-Approach of Wolfe to Quebec-Position of Mont-

calm's Army-British Possession of Oricans and Point Levi

-Landing near Montmorenci-Junction of the English Di-

vision-Severe Battle-Wolfe disheartened-Camp broken

up-Wolfe's Cove-Ascent of the English to the Plains of

Abraham-The Battle-ground- Preparations for Battle-

Wolfe's Ravine-Battle on the Plains of Abraham-Bravery

and Death of Wolfe-Death of Montcalm-Burial-place of

Montcalm-Monument where Wolfe fell-Capitulation of

Quebec-Levi's Attempt to Recapture it-His Repulsion-

Capture of Montreal-Collection of an Army near Boston-

Washington's Appointment-His Generals-Expedition un-

der Arnold planned-Arrival at Fort Western-Norridge-

wock Falls-The ancient Indians-Father Ralle-Fatiguing

Portage Voyage up the Kennebec-The Dead River-Ele

vated Country-A Freshet-Return of Enos-His Trial and
Acquittal-Lake Megantic and the Chaudière-Perilous Voy-
age-Narrow Escape-Sertigan-Timely Relief for the
Troops-Valley of the Chaudière-Washington's Manifesto
-Joined by Indians-Arrival at Point Levi-Incidents of the
March...
..Page 177-193

CHAPTER IX.

American Army at Point Levi-Alarm of the Canadians-

Storm on the St. Lawrence-Passage of the Army-Arnold's

Troops on the Plains of Abraham-Expected Aid from within

-Arnold's formal Summons to Surrender- Junction of Mont-

gomery and Arnold-Ineffectual Efforts against the Town

-Mutiny in the Camp-Plan of Assault-Montgomery's Ap-

proach to Cape Diamond-Opposing Battery-His Charge

upon the Battery-His Death-Arnold's Operations-Wound-

ed-Assailants led by Morgan-Severe Fight-Capture of

Dearborn-Loss of the Americans at Quebec-Recovery

and Burial of Montgomery's Body-His Life and Services

Courtesy of Carleton-Eminent Officers at Quebec - Pro-

motion of Arnold-Blockade of Quebec-Honor to the Mem-

ory of Montgomery-Small-pox in the Army-Preparations

to Storm Quebec - Arrival and Death of General Thomas

-Temperance Cross-French Canadian Children-Falls of

Montmorenci-Island of Orleans-Point Levi-Quebec in

the Distance-Religious Edifices in Quebec-The Citadel

and the Walls-View from Dalhousie Bastion-Plains of

Abraham-Historical Localities at Quebec-An alarmed En-

glishman-Wolfe and Montcalm's Monument-Departure

for Montreal-A Fop's Lesson-Arrival at La Chine-The

Cascades- Dangerous Voyage-Moore's Boat Song-June-

tion of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence-Cedars Rapids-Gar-

rison there in 1776-Conduct of Bedell and Butterfield-Mas-

sacre of Sherburne's Corps-Attempt of Arnold to release

the Prisoners-Menaces of the Indians-Letter from Sher-

burne - Dishonorable Conduct of British Commanders-

Washington's Opinion-Final Adjustment-Cairn on the St.

Lawrence St. Regis and its ancient Church-Passage of

Rapids Wind-mill Point and Ogdensburgh-Loyalty of a

British Veteran-The "Patriots" of 1837-Preparations for a

Battle-Fort Wellington-Battle at Wind-mill Point-Defeat

of the Patriots"-The Oswegatchie-Old French Fort at

Ogdensburgh-Putnam's Feats-Testimony of History-Cap-

ture of Fort Oswegatchie by the English-Attacks upon Og-

densburgh by the British in 1812-1813...
.195-214

Departure from Ogdensburgh- The St. Lawrence and the

Thousand Islands-Kingston-Fort Frontenac-Its Capture

by Colonel Bradstreet-His Life Bradstreet's Officers-

Lake Ontario-Oswego-Expedition of Frontenac - Fort

built by Governor Burnet-Fort Niagara-Description of

Burnet's Fort-Erection of other Fortifications-Fort Onta

rio Shirley's Expedition against Niagara-Remains of the
New Fort"-Shirley's Preparations at Albany-Montcalm's

Approach to Oswego-Attack on the Works-Surrender of

the Forts and Garrison to Montcalm - His Courtesy-De-

struction of the Forts-St. Leger-Mrs. Grant-Willett's At-

tempt to Capture Fort Oswego-Oswego in 1798-Attack

upon Oswego in 1814-Fort Oswego-Result of the Battle

in 1814-Oswego at present- Major Cochran- Dr. John

Cochran-Attempted Abduction of General Schuyler by Wal-

termeyer-Alarm of the Family-Narrow Escape of an In-

fant-Robbery of General Schuyler's House-Retreat of the

Marauders-Abduction of other Patriots- Mrs. Cochran-

Departure from Oswego-The Genesee River-Storm on the

Lake-Sea-sickness-Fort Niagara-Attack on Fort Niagara

-Stratagem of the French-Traditions respecting the Fort

-A Refuge for Tories and Indians-The Niagara River-

Events there of the War of 1812-American Militia-Brock's

Death-His Monument-Arrival at Niagara-Falls' Village-

View from Goat Island-Biddle's Tower-Sublime Voyage

in the "Maid of the Mist"-Buckingham's Lines-Romantic

Marriage The Whirlpool-The Suspension Bridge-Depart-

ure from the Falls-A Day upon the Rail-road-Syracuse-

Early History of that Region-The French-Stratagem of a

young Frenchman-Escape of the French-Early Explora-

tions-Monumental Stone-Silver-bottomed Lake-Rome-

Site of Fort Stanwix-Forts Newport and Ball-The Portage

and Canal-The Mohawk Valley-Sir William Johnson and

his Associates-Effect of Political Movements upon the People

-Formation of Parties-Violence of Loyalists-Assault upon

Jacob Samanores - Caughnawaga Church - Meeting at

Cherry Valley-John Johnson-Attempted Removal of Mr.

Kirkland-Hostile Movements of the Jolinsons-Indian Coun-

cils-Rev. Samuel Kirkland-Alarm of the People of the Mo-

hawk Valley-Sir John Johnson and Highlanders--Orders

to General Schuyler-Disarming of the Tories at Johnson

Hall-Perfidy of Sir John Johnson-His Flight-Royal Greens

-Repairs of Fort Stanwix-Brant at Oghkwaga-His hostile

Movements-Expeditions of Herkimer and of Colonel Harper

-Conference with Brant-His Frankness-Herkimer's pre-

cautionary Measures-Haughty Bearing of Brant-Breaking

up of the Council-Grand Council at Oswego-Seduction of

the Indians-Their Coalescence with the Whites....214-240 |

CHAPTER XI.

Indian Battle ground-Fort Schuyler-Colonel Peter Ganse
voort-A Spy's Intelligence-Rumored Preparations for an
Invasion-Effect on the Whigs-Approach of St. Leger-In-
vestiture of Fort Schuyler-A curious Flag-Arrival of St.
Leger-His pompous Manifesto-Siege of Fort Schuyler-
Operations of the Indians-Visit to the Oriskany Battle-ground
-General Herkimer and the Militia-Herkimer's Advance to

Oriskany-Sortie from Fort Schuyler under Colonel Willett

-Biographical Sketch of Willett--Dispersion of Johnson's

Camp-Capture of Stores and other Valuables-View and

Description of the Oriskany Battle-ground-Indian Ambush

-Surprise of Herkimer and his Troops - The General

wounded-His Coolness-Desperate Battle-Intermission in

the Battle-Its Resumption- Unsuccessful Stratagem of

Colonel Butler-The Enemy routed-Mutual Losses - True

Aim of History-Capture of Billenger and Frey-St. Leger's

Messengers-Their Threats, Persuasions, and Falsehoods-

Reply of Colonel Willett to the Messengers-St. Leger's writ

ten Demand of Surrender-Gansevoort's Reply-A Tory Ad

dress-Continuation of the Siege-Adventure of Willett and

Stockwell-Gansevoort's Resolution-Hon-Yost Schuyler-

His successful Mission to St. Leger's Camp-Arnold's Procla

mation-Alarm of the Indians-Flight of St. Leger's Forces

to Oswego-The Spoils-Amusement of the Indians-End

of the Siege-Captain Gregg-Return to Oriskany-Whites.

borough-Utica-Little Falls-Visit to the German Flats-

Origin of the Name-Stone Church at German Flats-Its

Pulpit-The two Pastors-Fort Herkimer or Dayton-Plan

of Fort Herkimer-Destruction of Andrustown-Expedition

against the German Flats-Destruction of the Settlement-

Incursion of the Oneidas into the Unadilla Settlement-Dam-

age to the Tories-Brant, or Thayendanegea-Return to Little

Falls Cole's Pictures-Scenery at Little Falls-Evidences

of a great Cataract-Remarkable Cavity-Gulf below Little

Falls The Erie Canal-Greatness of the Work-An Indian

Legend-View of Little Falls-First Settlement-Night At-

tack upon the Settlement-Escape of Cox and Skinner-

Ride to Danube-Herkimer's Residence-His Family Burial-

ground-Public Neglect of his Grave-Its Location-Inci-

dents of Herkimer's Death-Castle Church-Residence and

Farm of Brant-Fort Plain-Plan of the Fortification-Fort

Plain Block-house-Trial of its Strength-Invasion of the

Settlement-True Location of Fort Plain-A Female's Pres-

ence of Mind-Burning of the Church-Indians deceived-

Tardiness of Colonel Wemple...
.Page 240-264

Aspect of Affairs in Tryon County-The Western Indians-

Girty and his Associates-Fidelity of White Eyes-Council at

Johnstown-Disposition of the different Nations-Colonel

Campbell and La Fayette-Forts strengthened-Settlers of

Tryon County - Destruction of Springfield - M Kean and
Brant-Battle in the Schoharie Country-Arrival of Regulars
-Escape of Walter Butler-Treachery of Great Tree-Butler

and Brant march toward Cherry Valley-Colonel Alden

warned-Capture of American Scouts-Mr. Dunlap -- Mr.

Mitchell-Destruction of the Settlement-Treatment of Pris-

oners-Butler's Savageism and Brant's Humanity-Character

of Walter Butler-The Settlements menaced-Expedition

against the Onondagas-Destruction of their Towns-Alarm

of the Oneidas-Expedition against Oswegatchie-Attack on

Cobleskill-Scalping Parties-Preparations to Invade the In-

dian Country-General Sullivan, Commander-in-chief-Gen-

eral James Clinton-Capture of Hare and Newbury--In-

formation from General Schuyler-Mr. Deane--Damming

of Oswege Lake-Its Effects-March of Sullivan's Expedi

tion-Fortifications of the Enemy-General Hand-The Bat-

tle-Effect of the Artillery-Retreat of the Enemy-Destruc

tion of Catharinestown and other Plantations-Approach to

Genesee-Council of the Indian Villages-A Battle-Capture

and Torture of Lieutenant Boyd--Destruction of Genesee

and the surrounding Country--Picture of the Desolation-

Name given to Washington-Corn Planter-Return of the

invading Army--A Celebration-Arrival of the Expedition at

Wyoming-The Oneidas driven from Home--Johnson's In-

cursions into the Schoharie Country-Attack on the Schoharie

Forts-Boldness of Murphy-Johnson's March to Fort Hunt-

er-Destruction of Property--Expedition of General Van

Rensselaer-Death of Colonel Brown-Pursuit of Johnson

by Van Rensselaer-Inaction of the latter-Battle of Klock's

Field-Capture of some Tories-Pursuit of Johnson and

Brant-Conduct of Van Rensselaer-Capture of Vrooman

and his Party-Threatened Invasion-Gloomy Prospect in

the Mohawk Country-Patriotism of Colonel Willett-His

Command of the Tryon County Militia.................... ....264-294

his Wives--The Dutch Girl-Molly Brant-Sir William John-

son's Diploma-His Amusements and sudden Death-Flight
of Sir John-His Invasion of the Valley in 1780-Capture of
the Sammons Family-Cruelties and Crimes of the Invaders
-Johnson's Retreat-Recovery of his Negro and Plate-Pur-
suit of Johnson-Incursion of Ross and Butler-Action of
Willett-Battle at Johnstown-Adventures of the Sammonses
-Retreat of Ross and Butler-Fight on West Canada Creek
-Death of Walter Butler-Last Battle near the Mohawk-
Return to Fultonville-The Sammons House-Local His-
torians-The departed Heroes-The Kane House-Dutch
Magistrate and Yankee Peddler-Currytown-Jacob Dieven-
dorf-Indian Method of Scalping-Attack on Currytown-
The Captives-Expedition under Captain Gross-Battle at
New Dorlach, now Sharon Springs-Death of Captain M⚫Kean
-The Currytown Prisoners-Dievendorff-Sharon Springs
-Analysis of the Waters-Arrival at Cherry Valley-Judge
Campbell and his Residence-His Captivity-Movements of
Brant - Brant deceived by Boys-Death of Lieutenant
Wormwood Shrewdness of Sitz-"Brant's Rock"
Morning Scene near Cherry Valley-Light-Departure for
Albany -Woodworth's Battle-Descent of Tories upon
"Shell's Bush"-Shell's Block-house-Furious Battle-Cap-
ture of M'Donald-Luther's Hymn-Death of Shell and his
Son-Cessation of Hostilities-Departure from Fort Plain-
Albany-Hendrick Hudson-Early History of Albany-Fort
Orange-First Stone House-The Church-The Portrait of
Hudson-Kalm's Description of Albany-Its Incorporation
- Destruction of Schenectady-Colonial Convention - Its
Proceedings-Walter Wilie-Names of the Delegates-Plan
of Union submitted by Franklin-Early Patriotism of Massa-
chusetts-Albany in the Revolution-General Schuyler's
Mansion-Return to New York..
.Page 284-305

CHAPTER XIV.
Departure for Wyoming-Newark and its Associations-The
Old Academy-Trip to Morristown-Arrival at Morristown
-Kimble's Mountain-Fort Nonsense-September Sunset-
-The "Head-quarters"-Spirit and Condition of the Con-
tinental Army-Place of Encampment-Free-masonry-In-
oculation of the Army-Jenner-Proclamation of the Brothers
Howe-Disappointment of the People-Washington's counter
Proclamation-Opposition to Washington's Policy-His In-
dependence and Sagacity-Good Effect of his Proclamation
-Winter Encampment at Morristown-The Life-guard and
their Duties-Pulaski and his Cavalry-Effect of Alarum Guns
-Sufferings and Fortitude of the Army-Stirling's secret
Expedition-Extreme Cold-Chevalier Luzerne-Death of
Miralles-Mutiny at Morristown-Excuses for the Movement
- Injustice toward the Soldiers - Policy and Success of

Wayne-Final Adjustment of Difficulties-Emissaries of Sir

Henry Clinton-Patriotism of the Mutineers-Fate of the

Emissaries-Mutiny of the New Jersey Line-Prompt Action

of Washington-Success of Howe-Illustrations of Wash-

ington's Character-Prohibition of Gambling-Washington's

Religious Toleration-Anecdote of Colonel Hamilton-Room

occupied by Washington-View of an Eclipse of the Moon

-Reflections-Finances of the Revolutionary Government

-Emission of Bills of Credit-Continental Paper Money-

Form of the Bills-Devices and Mottoes-Paul Revere and

cotemporary Engravers-New Emissions of Continental

Bills-Plans for Redemption-Counterfeits issued by the

Tories First coined Money - Depreciation of the Paper

Money-Confusion in Trade-Foreign and Domestic Debt-

Specie Value of the Bills-Unjust Financial Law-Washing-

ton's Deprecation of it-Hopes of the Tories-Cipher Writ

ing of the Loyalists-Charge against General Greene-Excite-

ment throughout the Country-Riot in Philadelphia-Conven-

tion at Hartford-Battle-ground at Springfield-Invasion by

General Knyphausen-Clinton's Design-Plan of the Spring-

field Battle-Washington deceived by Clinton-Second Inva

sion under Knyphausen-Disposition of opposing Troops-

The Battle-Partial Retreat of the Americans-Burning of

Springfield-Retreat of the Enemy-Colonel Barber-Con-

necticut Farms-Murder of Mrs. Caldwell-Her Murderer

identified-Timothy Meeker and his Sons- His Idea of a

Standing Army Burial-ground at Elizabethtown - Cald-

well's Monument - Dickinson's Tomb-Boudinot's Vault-

Death of Mr. Caldwell-Execution of his Murderer - Mr.

Caldwell's Funeral-His Orphan Family-Old Elizabethport

-Ancient Tavern and Wharf-Fortification of the Point-

Naval Expedition-Franklin's Stove-Capture of a Provision

Ship-Privateering- London Trading"-"Liberty Hall"—

Designs against Governor Livingston-Scenes at Liberty

Hall-Spirit of Governor Livingston's Daughters-Sketch of

the Life of Livingston-Arrival at Middlebrook-Place of the

Encampment of the American Army-Howe's Stratagem-

Skirmishes-Clinton's Operations in New Jersey-Disposi

tion of the American Forces-Encampment at Middlebrook

-Pluckemin-Steuben's Head-quarters-Recollections of

Mrs. Doty Visit to the Camp-ground-"Washington's

Rock"-View from it-Another similar Rock at Plainfield-

Celebration at Pluckemin in 1779-Incident at Pluckemin-

Departure from Middlebrook-Somerville-Incidents by the

Way-Arrival at Easton-Sullivan's Expedition-Indian

Council-Whitefield and Brainard...

Departure for Wyoming-Nazareth-Its Origin-A chilling Mist
-Nap in the Coach-Passage through the Wind-gap-The
great Walk-Roscommon Tavern-An Office-hunter-Ascent
of the Pocono-The Mountain Scenery-Solitude of the Re-
gion A Soldier Coachman-First View of Wyoming-A
charming Landscape Arrival at Wilkesbarre - Charles
Minor, Esq.-His Picture of old Wyoming-Ancient Beauty
and Fertility of Wyoming-Campbell's "Gertrude of Wyo-
ming"-Its Errors-First Tribes in the Valley-Count Zin.
zendorf-His Visit to Wyoming-Jealousy of the Indians-
Attempt to murder him-Providential Circumstance-Toby's
Eddy-Zinzendorf's Camp ground-Alienation of the Indians
-Gnadenhutten-The Susquehanna Company-Purchase of
Wyoming-The Delaware Company-Opposition of Penn-
sylvanians-Death of Teedyuscung-Hostilities between the
"Yankees" and "Pennymites"-Erection of Forts-Capture
of Durkee-Surrender of Ogden-Treatment of Ogden-An-
other Attack on the Yankees-Capture of Fort Durkee-Pen-
nymites expelled-New Fortifications-Close of the Civil
War-Organization of a Government-Effort to adjust Dif-
ficulties Lawyers and Bull-frogs"-Peace and Prosperity
of Wyoming-Renewal of Hostilities-Action of Congress-
Expedition of Plunkett-The Colonies before the Revolu-
tion-Exposed Position of Wyoming-Indian Outrage-In-
dian Speech-Colonel Butler deceived-Strangers in Wyo-
ming-Suspicions of the People-The Wintermoots-Erec
tion of a Fort-Counteraction of the old Settlers-Affair on
the Millstone River-Alarm in Wyoming-Condition of the
Settlement-Apathy of Congress-Patriotism of Wyoming
Women-Approach of Indians and Tories-Preparations for
Defense-Council of War-Position of the Wyoming Forts
-Decision of the Wyoming People-Preparations for Battle
-Forces of the Enemy-Campbell's Injustice toward Brant
-Disposition of the Belligerents for Battle-Speech of Col-
onel Zebulon Butler-The Attack-Colonel Zebulon Butler-
Battle of Wyoming-Denison's Order mistaken-Retreat of
the Americans-Scene at Monocasy Island-Escape of Col
onels Butler and Denison-Cruelties of the Indians-Scene at
Queen Esther's Rock"-Queen Esther-Her Cruelties-
Scenes at Forty Fort-Negotiations for a Surrender-Escape
of Colonel Zebulon Butler--Surrender of the Fort-Treaty
Table-Conduct of the Tories-Bad Faith of the Indians-
The Treaty-Flight of the People over the Pocono-Inci-
dents of the Flight-Providential Aid of Mr. Hollenback-
Preservation of Papers-Picture of the Flight-Story of the
Fugitives published at Poughkeepsie-Errors of History-
Bad Faith of the Invaders-Departure of the Invaders from
the Valley-Indian Cruelties-Arrival of Succor-Expedition
against the Indians-Return of Settlers--Continued Alarm-

Murder of Mr. Slocum-Sullivan's Expedition-Situation of

Wyoming
..Page 337-364

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Present Scenery in Wyoming-Allusion to Campbell's Poem

-Visit to Kingston and Forty Fort--The "Treaty Table" at

Forty Fort-Site of the Fort-Visit to the Monument-In-

scription upon it-Efforts to erect the Wyoming Monument

-Success of the Ladies-Incidents of the Battle-The In-

man Family-Residence and Grave of Colonel Zebulon But-

ler-Mr. Slocum and his Family History-Abduction of his

Sister-Mrs. Slocum's Presentiments-A Foundling-Disap-

pointment-Singular Discovery of the Lost Sister"-Inter-

view between the "Lost Sister" and her White kindred-Her

Narrative-Her Condition-Children and Grandchildren-A

Sabbath in Wyoming-Visit to Mrs. Myers-Incidents of her

Life-Escape of her Father and Brother from Indians--Re-

vival of Civil War in Wyoming-Decree of Trenton-Its

Effect-Injustice toward the "Yankees"-Inaction of Con-

gress-Great Deluge in Wyoming--Danger and Distress of

the Inhabitants-Reappearance of the Soldiers-Renewal of

Hostilities-Armstrong's Expedition-Stratagem-Change in

Public Sentiment-The Censors-Appeal for Relief-Lu

zerne-Timothy Pickering in Wyoming-Organization of the

County-Memoir of Pickering-New Difficulties in Wyoming

-John Franklin-Arrest of Franklin-Ethan Allen-Picker-

ing's Escape to Philadelphia-His Return-Abduction and

Treatment--Wyoming quieted-Departure from Wyoming

-A Yankee Lumberman-Carbondale-The Coal Mines-

Fatal Accident-Heroic Benevolence of Mr. Bryden-Escape

of Mr. Hosca-Effects of the Concussion-Entrance and Ex-

ploration of the Mine-Interior Appearance-Fossils-Ascent

from the Mine-Night Ride-A Grumbler-Change in the

Coal Region-A Coach Load-Result of Politeness-Bad

Coach and Driver-Milford-The Saw Kill-Delaware River

and Valley--Port Jervis-The Neversink Valley-Shawan-

gunk Mountains-Orange and Rockland..

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Indian Troubles-The Huguenots-Formation of the State

Constitution-Completion and Adoption of the Constitution-

Its Character-Subsequent Constitutions-Effects of a Mix-

ture of Races-Marauding Expedition up the Hudson-Land-

ing at Kingston-Burning of the Town-Rhinebeck Flats-

Livingston's Manor-An Advantage thrown away-Gates's

Letter-Loyalists-Rondout-An Octogenarian - Landing-

places of the British-A frightened Dutchman-Departure

for the North-Ride to Hoosick Valley--Van Schaick's Mills

-Place of the Bennington Battle ground-Baume's Dispatch

-Foraging Expedition to Bennington-Burgoyne's Instruc

tions-Baume's Indian Allies-Skirmish near Cambridge-

Measures for defending New Hampshire - Langdon's Pa-

triotism-Raising of Troops-General Stark-Stark's Refusal

to accompany Lincoln-Censure of Congress-The Result--

Movements to oppose Baume-Life of Stark-Preparations

for Battle-Disposition of the Enemy's Troops-English Plans

of Battles-Errors and Difficulties in Correction- Skirmish-

ing in the Rain-The Hessian Encampment-A bellicose

Clergyman-Stark's Promise and Fulfillment-Commence-

ment of the Battle of Bennington-Terror and Flight of the

Indians--Victory of the Americans-Second Battle-Pursuit

of the Enemy--Loss in the Battle-Stark's Popularity-Visit

to the Battle-ground-Anecdotes-View of the Walloom-

Schaick Valley--Incident while Sketching-Insurrection in

that Vicinity-Its Suppression-Stark and Governor Chit-

tenden--End of the Insurrection-Ride to Troy-The Housa

tonic Valley-Danbury .

..Page 382-401

CHAPTER XVIII.

Tryon's Expedition to Danbury-Trumbull's "M'Fingal"-Life

of the Author-Landing of the British at Compo-Object of

the Expedition-Rising of the Militia-Character of the People

-Enemy's March to Danbury-Entrance into the Village-

Anecdotes of Holcolm and Hamilton-Officers' Head-quarters

-Imprudence of some Citizens-Retaliation of the British--

Destruction of Stores and of the Village-Estimated Damage

-Revolutionary Men-Levi Osborn-Joel Barlow-The San-

demanians-Obscurity of Wooster's Grave-Resolves of Con-

gress-A Centennarian Loyalist-Treatment by his Neighbors

-Tory Guides-Night Ride toward Ridgefield- Return to

Danbury-Ridgefield-Military Movements-The British at-

tacked by Wooster-Return Fire-Death of Wooster-

Sketch of his Life-Approach of Arnold-Barricade at Ridge-

field--Bravery of Arnold-Narrow Escape--March to Compo

-Skirmishes-Erskine's Maneuver--The Connecticut Mili-

tia-Action of Congress concerning Arnold--Place where

Wooster fell-Relic of the Revolution-Reading-Threaten-

ed Mutiny there--Putnam's Speech-Putnam at Greenwich

-Tryon's Expedition to Horseneck Skirmish at Green-

wich-Defeat of the Americans-Escape of Putnam-Put-

nam's Hill--Its present Appearance-Norwalk--Fitch's Point

-Landing of Tryon at Norwalk-Destruction of the Village

-Conduct of Tryon-Scene at Darien Church--Visit to

Gregory's Point-The Cow Pasture--Ancient Regulations--

Grummon's Hill-Nathaniel Raymond-Time of Tryon's

Landing-Departure from Norwalk-New England Villages

-The Green at Fairfield Pequots - Their Destruction-

Greenfield Hill-Dwight's Poem--Journey to New Haven-

A Stroll to East Rock-View from its Summit-Quinnipiack

-Settlement of New Haven-Organic Law of the New Haven

Colony-The Regicides-Their Concealment-Friendship of

Davenport-Narrow Escape-Goffe at Hadley-Colonel Dix-

well-Tombstones of the Regicides-Stamp Act Proceedings

-Treatment of the Stamp Master-Joy on the Repeal of the

Stamp Act-Patriotism of the People-Boldness of Benedict

Arnold-March of Arnold and his Company to Cambridge

-Expedition under Tryon-Landing of British Troops near

New Haven-Alarm in New Haven-Bravery of the Militia

-Battle on Milford Hill-West Bridge-Death of Campbell

-His Grave-Entrance of the Enemy into New Haven-Dr.

Daggett, and his Treatment- Landing of Tryon - Conduct

of the Enemy-People on East Rock-Evacuation by the

British-Destruction of Fairfield-Dwight's Account of it-

Tryon's Apology-Extent of the Damage-The Buckley

House-Treatment of Mrs. Buckley-Interference of General

Silliman-Humphreys's Elegy on the Burning of Fairfield-

Tryon's Retreat-Journey resumed-Visit to West Bridge

and other Localities-Return to New Haven-The Cemetery

-Colonel Humphreys-His Monument-The Grave of Ar

nold's Wife - Her Character-Arnold's Disaffection - Dr.

Eneas Munson-Death of Colonel Scammell-His Epitaph

by Humphreys-Nathan Beers-Yale College-Its political

Character in the Revolution-A Tory Student......401-432

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mies-Attempt on New York-Windsor-Connecticut His-

torical Society-Dr. Robbins's Library-Brewster's Chest-

The Pilgrim Covenant-Names of the Pilgrims - Hand-

writing of the Pilgrims-Robinson's short Sword-Ancient

Chair-Putnam's Tavern Sign-Other interesting Relics-

The Connecticut Charter-Ride to Wethersfield-Arrival at

Boston-The May Flower-Rise of the Puritans-Bishops

Hooper and Rogers-Henry VIII.-Elizabeth-Puritan Bold-

ness-Position of Elizabeth-The Separatists--Persecutions

-Puritans in Parliament-James I.-John Robinson-Char-

acter of the Puritan Pilgrims-Preparations to sail for Amer-

ica-Departure from Delfthaven-The May Flower-Ex-

ploration of the Coast-Attacked by Indians - First Sab-

bath of the Pilgrims in New England-Landing on Plymouth

Rock-Founding of Plymouth-Destitution and Sickness--

Death of Carver-Election of Bradford-Defiance of the Iu-

dians-Condition of the Colony-Further Emigration from

England-Winslow--Standish-Settlement of Weymouth-

Shawmut-Settlement of Endicott and others at Salem-

Arrival of Winthrop-Founding of Boston-Progress of free

Principles-The Puritan Character-Witchcraft-English

Laws on the Subject-The Delusion in New England-Ef-

fects of the Delusion-Religious Character of the Puritans-

Mildness of their Laws-The Representative System-Influx

of Immigrants-Trade of the Colony-First coined Money

-Marriage of the Mint-master's Daughter--The Quakers-

Their Conduct and Punishment-Origin of the Quakers-

Their Peculiarities-Sufferings in America of those calling

themselves Quakers-Arrival of Andross-His Extortions-

Revolution in England--Government of Massachusetts-Hos-

tilities with the French-First American Paper Money-

Prowess of Colonial Troops-The French and Indian War

-The Revolutionary Era-First Step toward Absolutism-

Democratic Colonies-Board of Trade-Courts of Vice-ad-

miralty -Commercial Restrictions--First Act of Opposition

-Colonial Claims to the Right of Representation-The Right

acknowledged-Governor Burnet-Wisdom of Robert Wal-

pole-Restraining Acts-Loyalty and Patriotism of the Col

onies-Heavy voluntary Taxation-Designs of the British

Ministry Expenditures of the British Government on Ac-

count of America

.Page 432-457

Death of George II. announced to his Heir-Influence of the

Earl of Bute-Cool Treatment of Mr. Pitt-Character of Bute

-His Influence over the King-Discontents-Resignation of

Pitt-Secret Agents sent to America-Writs of Assistance-

Opposition-James Otis-Episcopacy designed for America

-Enforcement of Revenue Laws-Resignation of Bute-

Grenville Prime Minister-Opposition to Episcopacy-The

Stamp Act proposed-Right to Tax the Americans asserted

-Stamp Act not new-Postponement of Action on it-Op-

position to Taxation by the Colonies-Instructions to their

Agents The Stamp Act introduced in Parliament-Charles

Townshend-Barre's Speech rebuking Townshend-His De-

fense of the Americans-Effect of his Speech-Passage of

the Stamp Act-Excitement in America-A Congress pro-

posed-The Circular Letter of Massachusetts-Mrs. Mercy

Warren-Assembling of a Colonial Congress in New York-

Defection of Ruggles and Ogden-The Proceedings--Stamp-

masters Franklin's Advice to Ingersoll-Arrival of the

Stanips-Patrick Henry's Resolutions-"Liberty Tree"-

Etfigies-Riot in Boston-Destruction of private Property-

Attack on Hutchinson's House-Destruction of "Liberty

Tree"-Destruction of Governor Hutchinson's Property-

Character of the Rioters in Boston-"Constitutional Courant"

-Proceedings in Boston in Relation to the Stamp Act-Effi-

gies burned-Effects of the Stamp Act-Non-importation As-

sociations-Rockingham made Prime Minister-Apathy in

Parliament-Domestic Manufactures-Meeting of Parliament

-Speeches of Pitt and Grenville-Boldness of Pitt- Proposi-

tion to repeal the Stamp Act-Position of Lord Camden-

Repeal of the Stamp Act-Causes that effected it-Rejoicings

in England and America-Rejoicings in Boston-Release of

Prisoners for Debt-Pyramid on the Common-Poetic In-

scriptions- -Hancock's Liberality — Liberality of Otis and

others-The Rejoicings clouded-New Acts of Oppression-

Insolence of Public Officers-Pitt created Earl Chatham-

Picture of his Cabinet by Burke-New Scheme of Taxation

-Commissioners of Customs-Fresh Excitement in the
Colonies - Increasing Importance of the News-papers-" Let-
ters of a Pennsylvania Farmer"-Honors to John Dickinson
Massachusetts Circular Letter- Boldness of Otis and

Samuel Adams-The "Rescinders"-Treatment of a Tide-

waiter--Seizure of the Sloop Liberty-Excitement of the

People-Public Meeting in Boston-Attempted Bribery of

Patriots-Soundness of their Principles-Proposed Conven-

tion in Boston-Organization of the Meeting--Governor Ber-

nard's Proclamation--Meeting of the Convention--Arrival of

Troops at Boston-Origin of Yankee Doodle--Landing of the

Troops-Imposing Military Display-Exasperation of the

People-Non-importation Associations-The Duke of Grafton

-The King's Speech and the Response-Proposed Re-enact

ment of a Statute of Henry VIII.--Lord North-Colonel

Barre's Warnings-General Gage in Boston-No Co-opera-

- Dicchuri in of Assemblies — Governor Bernard-s

Departure for England-Effect of the Non-importation Agree
ments-Hillsborough's Circular Letter........ Page 457-485
CHAPTER XXI.

Secret Workings of the Spirit of Liberty-Brief Review-Altern-

ative of the Colonies-The Newspaper Press-Bickerstaff's

Boston Almanac-Explanation of its Frontispiece-Revival

of the Terms "Whig" and "Tory"-Abuse of Mr. Otis-Massa-

chusett's Song of Liberty-Evasion of the Non-importation

Agreements-Tea proscribed-Spirit of the Women-Spirit

of the Boys-Fracas at the Door of a Merchant-Death of a

Boy-Its Effects on the Public Mind-Pardon of the Murderer

-Riot in Boston-Attack of the Mob upon the Soldiers-Dis-

charge of Musketry--Three of the Citizens killed--Terrible

Excitement in Boston-Delegation of Patriots before the

Governor-Boldness of the second Committee-Concessions

-Removal of the Troops-Defense of the Soldiers by Adams

-Result of the Trial-New Ministerial Proposition-Its Ef-

fects upon the Colonies-James Otis-The Boston Patriots-

Hutchinson made Governor-His asserted Independence of

the Assemblies-Further Agitation in Boston-Committee of

Correspondence-Letters of Hutchinson and others-Peti-

tion for their Removal-Franklin before the Privy Council

-Wedderburne's Abuse-Franklin's Vow-New Taxation

Scheme-East India Company-Tea Ships sail for America

-Preparations for their Reception at Boston-Treatment of

the Consignees -Hand-bills and Placards-Arrival of Tea

Ships-Proceedings in Boston-Monster Meeting at the "Old

South"--Speech of Josiah Quincy-Close of Quincy's Speech

-Breaking up of the Meeting-Destruction of Tea in the

Harbor--Apathy of Government Officials-East India Com-

pany the only Losers-Quiet in Boston-A Smuggler pun-

ished-Names of the Members of the "Tea Party"-Age of

Mr. Kinnison-Events of his Life-Escape from Wounds

during the Wars--Subsequent personal Injuries--No Knowl

edge of his Children - His Person and Circumstances -

Speech at a "Free Soil" Meeting-G. R. T. Hewes--Char-

acter and Patriotism of Hewes-His Death-Excitement in

Parliament in consequence of the Boston Tea Riot-The

Boston Port Bill proposed and adopted-Debates in Parlia-

ment-Apparent Defection of Conway and Barré-Burke-

Opposition in Parliament to the Boston Port Bill-Passage

of the Bill--Goldsmith's "Retaliation"-Epitaph for Burke-

Other oppressive Acts of Parliament-Madness of Ministers

-Warnings of the Opposition unheeded - The "Quebec

Act"-Proceedings in Massachusetts on Account of the Port

Bill--Recall of Hutchinson-Division of Sentiment-Quebec

Act-Arrival of General Gage in Boston--Meeting in Faneuil

Hall-Excitement among the People-Newspaper Devices

-Real Weakness of the British Ministry-Newspaper Poetry

-The Snake Device....
.485-509

General Gage at Boston-Proceedings of the Massachusetts
Assembly-Proposition for a General Congress-Boldness
of the Patriots-- Attempt to Dissolve the Assembly - The
"League"-Appointment of Delegates to a Continental Con-
gress--Denunciation of the "League"-Closing of the Port
of Boston--Peaceable Resistance of the People-Preparations
for War-Recantation of the Hutchinson Addressors-Spirit
of the American Press-Zeal of the Committees of Corre-
spondence--Their Importance-Fortification of Boston Neck
-Attempted Seizure of Arms and Ammunition at Cambridge
-Alarm concerning Boston--Convention in Boston-Revo-
lutionary Town Meeting-Order for convening the Assem-
bly-Appointment of Committees of Safety and Supplies-
Appointment of military Officers-Spiking of Cannon-Ef-
forts of Franklin and others-Counteraction by Adam Smith
and others-Proceedings in Parliament-Appearance of Pitt
in Parliament-His Speech on American Affairs-His con-
ciliatory Proposition--Virtual Declaration of War against the
Colonists-Warm Debates in Parliament - Chatham and
Franklin-Gibbon and Fox-John Wilkes in Parliament-
His Character and Career-Bill for destroying the New En-
gland Fisheries-A conciliatory Bill-Singular Position of
Lord North--His Triumph-Action of the London Merchants
--The moral Spectacle in the Colonies-Carrying Ammuni-
tion out of Boston-Detection--Hostile Movements of Gage--
Counteraction of the Whigs-British Expedition to Concord
-Its Discovery by the Americans-Lexington aroused-Mid-
night March of the Enemy-The British Troops and Minute
Men at Lexington-Conduct of Major Pitcairn-Battle on
Lexington Common-The Concord People aroused-Assem-
bling of the Militia-Concord taken Possession of by the
Enemy-Colonel Barrett-Destruction of Property in Con-
cord-Rapid Augmentation of the Militia-Preparations for
Battle-March toward the Bridge-Battle at Concord Bridge
-Retreat of the British to the Village-The Scalping Story
explained-Retreat of the Enemy from Concord-Their An-
noyance on the Road by the Militia-Re-enforcement from
Boston-Junction of the Troops of Percy and Smith--Their
harassed Retreat to Charlestown-Skirmish at West Cam-

bridge-British Encampment on Bunker Hill-Quiet the
next Day-General Effect of these Skirmishes--Unity of the
American People--Massachusetts Provincial Congress--Ac-
counts of the Battles sent to England-Excitement in Lon-

don-Government lampooned-List of the Names of the

first Martyrs..
.Page 509-533

Preparations for raising an Army in Massachusetts-Zeal of

the Committee of Safety-Circular of the Provincial Con-

gress-Army collected at Boston-Organization of the Troops

-Preparations to besiege the City-Issue of Paper Money-

Gage's Restrictions-Gloomy Prospects of the People of Bos

ton--Arrangements with the Selectmen-Perfidy of Gage-

Benevolence of the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts-

Efforts of other Colonies--Organization of the Army--In-

crease of British Troops in Boston-Arrival of experienced

Officers Operations in the Vicinity-American Military

Works-Disposition of the American Troops-Preparations

for blockading Boston-Charlestown and adjacent Grounds

-Night March to Bunker and Breed's Hills--A Fortification

planned on Bunker Hill-British Vessels in Boston Harbor

-Construction of the Redoubt on Breed's Hill-Discovery

of the Works by the Enemy-Surprise of the People of Bos-

ton-Cowardice of the Tories-Crossing of a British Force

from Boston to Charlestown--Bravery of Prescott--New En

gland Flag-Excitement in Cambridge-Re-enforcements for

both Parties-Sufferings of the Provincials--Warren and

Pomeroy-March of the British toward the Redoubt-Posi-

tion of the American Troops-Cannonade of the Redoubt--

The British Artillery-Silence of the Americans-Terrible

Volleys from the Redoubt-Flight of the Enemy-Burning

of Charlestown-Second Repulse of the British-Re-enforced

by Clinton-Ammunition of the Americans exhausted-Death

of Colonel Gardner-Third Attack of the British-Storming

of the Redoubt--Death of Warren and Pitcairn--Confusion

of the Americans-Efforts of Putnam to Rally them-Cessa

tion of the Battle-The Loss-Spectators of the Battle-Re-

flections on the Battle-Burgoyne's Opinion of the Conflict-

The Character of Warren--His Energy, Boldness, and Pa

triotism-Masonic Honors to his Memory-The old Monu-

ment on Breed's Hill-Character of the Troops engaged in

the Battle-Monument to Warren ordered by Congress

533-551

Boston Common-Trip to Concord-Major Barrett-His Con-

nection with the Revolution-Concealinent of Stores at Con-

cord-Concord Monument-The Village--Ride to Lexington

-The Lexington Monument-The Clark House and it As

sociations-Tradition of the Surprise--Abijah Harrington-

Incidents of the Battle at Lexington-Jonathan Harrington
and his Brother-Anniversary Celebration at Concord in

1850-Ride to Cambridge-Early History of the Town--
Washington's Head quarters--Phillis Wheatley-Washing.
ton's Letter to her--The Reidesel House-Description of it
by the Baroness-Her Autograph - Phillis's Poetry - The
Washington Elm-Bunker Hill Monument-Desecration of
the Spot-Description of the Monument-View from its
Chamber-Its Construction and Dedication-" Hancock" and
"Adams"-View from the Monument-The Past and the
Present-Dorchester Heights-Condition of the Fortifica-
tions-Mementoes of John Hancock-The Boston State House
-Chantrey's Washington-Copp's Hill-The Mather Tomb-
Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society--Colonial
and other Relics-Departure from Boston-Appointment of
Commander-in-chief of the Continental Army-Washington's
Acceptance of the Office-His Modesty-His Departure for
the Camp-Reception at Places on the Way-Takes com-
mand of the Army-Council of War-Character of the Army
-Punishments--Riflemen-Number of Troops in the Field
--A model Order--Arrangement of the Army-Location of
the several Divisions-Officers of the same-General Joseph
Spencer-Relative Position of the belligerent Armies-Amer-
ican Fortifications-Emerson's Picture of the Camp-Action
of Congress-Treason of Dr. Church-The New England
Colonies-Franklin's Post-office Book-The Armies at Bos-
ton--Hostile Movements--Naval Operations on the Coast--
Navy Boards-Capture of Ammunition- Attempt to seize
Captain Manly-Repulse of Linzee-Scarcity of Powder-
Expected Sortie - Fortifications on Plowed Hill - Heavy
Bombardment-Condition of Troops and People in Boston
-American Hand-bills in the British Camp-Opinions con-
cerning the Provincials-Plan for relieving Boston-Council
of War-Situation of the Army-Washington's Complaints
-Gage recalled-His Life and Character-Loyal Address to
Gage-Superiority of Howe-Fortifications in Boston-The
"Old South" desecrated- Officers frightened-Harsh Meas.
ures and Retaliation-Congress Committee at Head-quarters
-Navy Organized-Floating Batteries-Vessels of War au
thorized by Congress-Letters of Marque and Reprisal-
Condition of the Army before Boston...
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