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Schuyler at Fort Edward, and to Putnam at Peekskill-Advances

with his main army to the Clove-His hopeful spirit manifested 779

CHAPTER XCVIII.

Particulars of the Evacuation-Indian Scouts in the vicinity of

the Fort-Outposts abandoned by St. Clair-Burgoyne secures

Mount Hope-Invests the Fortress-Seizes and occupies Sugar

Hill--The Forts overlooked and in imminent peril-Determina-

tion to evacuate-Plan of Retreat-Part of the garrison depart

for Skenesborough in the Flotilla-St. Clair crosses with the

rest to Fort Independence-A conflagration reveals his retreat-

The British Camp aroused-Fraser pursues St. Clair-Burgoyne

with his Squadron makes after the flotilla-Part of the fugitives

overtaken-Flight of the remainder to Fort Anne-Skirmish of

Colonel Long-Retreat to Fort Edward-St. Clair at Castleton-

Attack of his Rear-guard-Fall of Colonel Francis-Desertion of

Colonel Hale-St. Clair reaches Fort Edward-Consternation of

the Country-Exultation of the British

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CHAPTER XCIX.

Capture of General Prescott- Proffered in exchange for Lee —

Reinforcements to Schuyler-Arnold sent to the North-Eastern

Militia to repair to Saratoga-Further Reinforcements-Generals

Lincoln and Arnold recommended for particular services-Wash-

ington's measures and suggestions for the Northern Campaign-

British Fleet puts to sea- Conjectures as to its destination-A

feigned letter-Appearance and disappearance of the Fleet-

Orders and counter orders of Washington-Encamps at Gerinan-

town-Anxiety for the security of the Highlands-George Clinton

on guard-Call on Connecticut

CHAPTER C.

Gates on the alert for a Command-Schuyler undermined in Con.

gress-Put on his guard-Courts a Scrutiny but not before an

expected Engagement - Summoned with St. Clair to Head-

quarters-Gates appointed to the Northern Department-Wash-

ington's Speculations on the Successes of Burgoyne-Ill-judged

meddlings of Congress with the Commissariat-Colonel Trum-

bull resigns in consequence

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CHAPTER CI.

Washington's perplexities about the British Fleet - Putnam and
Governor Clinton put on the alert in the Highlands-Morgan
and his Riflemen sent to the North-Washington at Philadelphia
-His first interview with Lafayette - Intelligence about the
Fleet-Explanations of its Movements-Review of the Army-
Lafayette mistakes the nature of his Commission - His alliance
with Washington-March of the Army through Philadelphia—
Encampment at Wilmington

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812

CHAPTER CII.

Burgoyne at Skenesborough-Prepares to move towards the Hud-

son-Major Skene the Royalist-Slow March to Fort Anne—

Schuyler at Fort Miller-Painted Warriors-Langlade St. Luc

-Honour of the Tomahawk-Tragical story of Miss McCrea-

Its results-Burgoyne advances to Fort Edward-Schuyler at

Stillwater-Joined by Lincoln-Burgoyne deserted by his Indian

allies

Difficulties of Burgoyne-Plans an Expedition to Bennington-St.

Leger before Fort Stanwix-General Herkimer at Oriskany-

High words with his officers-A dogged march-An ambuscade-

Battle of Oriskany-Johnson's Greens-Death of Herkimer—

Spirited sortie of Colonel Willett-Sir John Johnson driven to

the river-Flight of the Indians-Sacking of Sir John's Camp-

Colonel Gansevoort maintains his post-Colonel Willett sent in

quest of aid—Arrives at Schuyler's Camp

CHAPTER CIV.

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Schuyler hears of the affair of Oriskany-Applies for Reinforce-

ments-His appeal to the Patriotism of Stark-Schuyler super-

seded-His Conduct thereupon-Relief sent to Fort Stanwix—

Arnold volunteers to conduct it-Change of encampment -

Patriotic determination of Schuyler-Detachment of the Enemy

against Bennington-Germans and their Indian allies-Baum,

the Hessian leader-Stark in the field-Mustering of the Militia

-A belligerent Parson-Battle of Bennington-Breyman to the

rescue-Routed-Reception of the news in the rival Camps-

Washington urges New England to follow up the blow

CHAPTER CV.

Stratagem of Arnold to relieve Fort Stanwix-Yan Yost Cuyler-

The Siege pressed Indians intractable - Success of Arnold's

stratagem-Harassed retreat of St. Leger-Moral effect of the

two blows given to the Enemy - Brightening prospects in the

American Camp-Arrival of Gates-Magnanimous conduct of

Schuyler-Poorly requited by Gates - Correspondence between

Gates and Burgoyne concerning the Murder of Miss McCrea

CHAPTER CVI.

Landing of Howe's Army on Elk River--Measures to check it—Ex-
posed situation of Washington in reconnoitring-Alarm of the
Country-Proclamation of Howe-Arrival of Sullivan-Foreign
Officers in camp-Deborre-Conway-Fleury-Count Pulaski-
First appearance in the Army of 'Light-horse Harry' of Virginia
-Washington's appeal to the Army-Movements of the rival
Forces Battle of the Brandywine-Retreat of the Americans—
Halt in Chester-Scenes in Philadelphia during the Battle-

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CONTENTS.

Congress orders out Militia-Clothes Washington with extra-

ordinary powers-Removes to Lancaster-Rewards to Foreign

Officers

CHAPTER CVII.

General Howe neglects to pursue his advantage-Washington re-

treats to Germantown-Recrosses the Schuylkill and prepares

for another action-Prevented by storms of rain-Retreats to

French Creek-Wayne detached to fall on the enemy's rear-

His pickets surprised-Massacre of Smallwood's men-Ma-

nœuvres of Howe on the Schuylkill-Washington sends for rein-

forcements-Howe marches into Philadelphia

CHAPTER CVIII.

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Dubious position of Burgoyne-Collects his forces-Ladies of dis-

tinction in his Camp-Lady Harriet Ackland-The Baroness de

Riedesel-American Army reinforced-Silent movements of

Burgoyne-Watched from the summit of the hills-His march

along the Hudson-Position of the two Camps-Battle on the

19th Sept.-Burgoyne encamps nearer-Fortifies his camp—

Promised co-operation by Sir Henry Clinton-Determines to

await it-Quarrel between Gates and Arnold-Arnold deprived

of command-Burgoyne waits for co-operation

CHAPTER CIX.

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Preparations of Sir Henry Clinton-State of the Highland defences

-Putnam alarmed-Advance of the Armament up the Hudson

-Plan of Sir Henry Clinton-Peekskill threatened-Putnam

deceived-Secret March of the Enemy through the Mountains-

Forts Montgomery and Clinton overpowered-Narrow escape of

the Commanders-Conflagration and Explosion of the American

Frigates-Rallying efforts of Putnam and Governor Clinton-

The Spy and the Silver Bullet-Esopus burnt-Ravaging pro-

gress of the Enemy up the Hudson
881

CHAPTER CX.

Scarcity in the British Camp-Gates bides his time-Foraging

Movement of Burgoyne-Battle of the 7th October-Rout of the

British and Hessians-Situation of the Baroness Riedesel and

Lady Harriet Ackland during the battle-Death of General

Fraser-His funeral-Night Retreat of the British-Expedition

of Lady Harriet Ackland-Desperate situation of Burgoyne at

Saratoga Capitulation-Surrender-Conduct of the American

troops-Scenes in the Camp-Gallant courtesy of Schuyler to

the Baroness Riedesel-His magnanimous conduct towards Bur-

goyne-Return of the British Ships down the Hudson

CHAPTER CXI.

Washington advances to Skippack Creek-The British Fleet in the

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Delaware-Forts and Obstructions in the river-Washington
meditates an attack on the British Camp-Battle of Germantown 909

CHAPTER CXII.

Washington at White Marsh-Measures to cut off the Enemy's
Supplies-The Forts on the Delaware reinforced-Colonel
Greene of Rhode Island at Fort Mercer-Attack and defence of
that Fort-Death of Count Donop

CHAPTER CXIII.

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De Kalb commissioned Major-General-Pretensions of Conway-
Thwarted by Washington-Conway cabal-Gates remiss in cor-
respondence-Dilatory in forwarding Troops-Mission of Hamil-
ton to Gates-Wilkinson bearer of despatches to Congress-A
tardy traveller-His reward-Conway Correspondence detected
-Washington's apology for his army

CHAPTER CXIV.

Further hostilities on the Delaware-Fort Mifflin attacked-
Bravely defended-Reduced-Mission of Hamilton to Gates-
Visits the camps of Governor Clinton and Putnam on the Hud-
son-Putnam on his hobby-horse--Difficulties in procuring
reinforcements-Intrigues of the Cabal-Letters of Lovell and
Mifflin to Gates-The works at Red Bank destroyed-The
Enemy in possession of the Delaware

CHAPTER CXV.

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Question of an attack on Philadelphia-General Reed at Head-
quarters-Enemy's works reconnoitred-Opinions in a Council
of War-Exploit of Lafayette-Receives command of a division--
Modification of the Board of War-Gates to preside-Letter of
Lovell-Sally forth of General Howe-Evolutions and Skirmishes
-Conway Inspector-General-Consultation about Winter-quar-
ters-Dreary March to Valley Forge-Hutting-Washington's
vindicatory Letters-Retrospect of the year

CHAPTER CXVI.

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938

Gates in the ascendant-The Conway Letter-Suspicions-Conse-
quent Correspondence between Gates and Washington-Warn-
ing Letter from Dr. Craik-Anonymous Letters-Projected
Expedition to Canada-Lafayette, Gates, and the Board of War 952

CHAPTER CXVII.

Gates undertakes to explain the Conway Correspondence-Wash-
ington's searching Analysis of the Explanation-Close of the
Correspondence-Spurious Letters published-Lafayette and
the Canada Expedition-His perplexities-Counsels of Wash-
ington

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CONTENTS.

CHAPTER CXVIII.

More trouble about the Conway Letter-Correspondence between

Lord Stirling and Wilkinson-Wilkinson's honour wounded—

His passage at Arms with General Gates-His seat at the Board

of War uncomfortable-Determines that Lord Stirling shall

bleed-His wounded honour healed-His interview with Wash-

ington-Sees the Correspondence of Gates-Denounces Gates,

and gives up the Secretaryship-Is thrown out of employ-

Closing remarks on the Conway Cabal

CHAPTER CXIX.

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Committee of Arrangement-Reforms in the Army-Scarcity in

the Camp-The Enemy revel in Philadelphia-Attempt to sur-

prise Light-horse Harry-His gallant defence-Praised by Wash-

ington-Promoted-Letter from General Lee-Burgoyne returns

to England-Mrs. Washington at Valley Forge-Bryan Fairfax

visits the Camp-Arrival of the Baron Steuben-His character

-Disciplines the Army-Greene made Quartermaster-General- 976

CHAPTER CXX.

Fortifications of the Hudson-Project to surprise Sir Henry Clin-

ton-General Howe forages the Jerseys-Ships and Stores burnt

at Bordentown-Plans for the next campaign-Gates and Mifflin

under Washington's command-Downfall of Conway-Lord

North's conciliatory Bills-Sent to Washington by Governor

Tryon-Resolves of Congress-Letter of Washington to Tryon

-Rejoicing at Valley Forge-The Mischianza

CHAPTER CXXI.

Lafayette detached to keep watch on Philadelphia-His position at

Barren Hill-Plan of Sir Henry to entrap him-Washington

alarmed for his safety-Stratagem of the Marquis-Exchange of

General Lee and Colonel Ethan Allen-Allen at Valley Forge-

Washington's opinion of him-Preparations in Philadelphia to

Evacuate-Washington's measures in consequence-Arrival of

Commissioners from England-Their disappointment-Their

proceedings-Their failure-Their manifesto

CHAPTER CXXII.

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Preparations to Evacuate Philadelphia-Washington calls a Coun-

cil of War-Lee opposed to any Attack-Philadelphia Evacuated

-Movements in pursuit of Sir Henry Clinton-Another Council

of War-Conflict of opinions-Contradictory conduct of Lee

respecting the Command-The Battle of Monmouth Court

House-subsequent March of the Armies

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CHAPTER CXXIII.

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997

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Correspondence between Lee and Washington relative to the Affair
of Monmouth-Lee asks a Trial by Court Martial-The Verdict
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