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CONTENTS OF VOL. III.
CHAPTER I.
Burke on the State of Affairs in America-New Jersey Roused to Arms
-Washington grants Safe Conduct to Hessian Convoys-Encampment
at Morristown-Putnam at Princeton-His Stratagem to Conceal the
Weakness of his Camp-Exploit of General Dickinson near Somerset
Court House-Washington's Counter Proclamation-Prevalence of the
Smallpox-Inoculation of the Army-Contrast of the British and
American Commanders and their Camps,
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CHAPTER II.
Negotiations for Exchange of Prisoners-Case of Colonel Ethan Allen-
Of General Lee-Correspondence of Washington with Sir William
Howe about Exchanges of Prisoners-Referees Appointed -Letters of
Lee from New York-Case of Colonel Campbell-Washginton's Advice
to Congress on the Subject of Retaliation-His Correspondence with
Lord Howe about the Treatment of Prisoners-The Horrors of the
Jersey Prison-Ship and the Sugar-House,
CHAPTER III.
Exertions to Form a New Army-Calls on the Different States-Insuffi-
ciency of the Militia-Washington's Care for the Yeomanry-Dangers
in the Northern Department-Winter Attack on Ticonderoga Appre-
hended-Exertions to Reinforce Schuyler-Precarious State of Wash-
ington's Army-Conjectures as to the Designs of the Enemy-Expedi-
tion of the British against Peekskill,
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CHAPTER IV
Schuyler's Affairs in the Northern Department-Misunderstandings with
Congress Gives offence by a Reproachful Letter-Office of Adjutant-
General offered to Gates-Declined by him-Schuyler Reprimanded
by Congress for his Reproachful Letter-Gates Appointed to the Com-
mand at Ticonderoga-Schuyler considers himself Virtually Suspended
-Takes his Seat as a Delegate to Congress, and Claims a Court of
Inquiry-Has Command at Philadelphia,
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CHAPTER V
Foreign Officers Candidates for Situations in the Army-Difficulties in
Adjusting Questions of Rank-Ducoudray-Conway-Kosciuszko—
Washington's Guards-Arnold Omitted in the Army Promotions-
Washington takes his part-British Expedition against Danbury—
Destruction of American Stores-Connecticut Yeomanry in Arms
Skirmish at Ridgefield-Death of General Wooster-Gallant Services
of Arnold-Rewarded by Congress -Exploit of Colonel Meigs at Sag-
Harbor,
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CHAPTER VI.
Schuyler on the Point of Resigning-Committee of Inquiry Report in his
Favor-His Memorial to Congress proves Satisfactory-Discussions
Regarding the Northern Department-Gates Mistaken as to his Posi-
tion-He Prompts his Friends in Congress-His Petulant Letter to
Washington-Dignified Reply of the Latter-Position of Gates Defined
-Schuyler Reinstated in Command of the Department-Gates Appears
on the Floor of Congress-His Proceedings there,
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CHAPTER VII.
The Highland Passes of the Hudson-George Clinton in Command of the
Forts-His Measures for Defence-Generals Greene and Knox examine
the State of the Forts-Their Report-The General Command of the
Hudson Offered to Arnold-Declined by Him-Given to Putnam-
Appointment of Dr. Craik in the Medical Department-Expedition
Planned against Fort Independence-But Relinquished-Washington
Shifts his Camp to Middlebrook-State of his Army-General Howe
Crosses into the Jerseys-Position of the two Armies at Middlebrook
and behind the Raritan-Correspondence between Washington and
Colonel Reed,
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CONTENTS.
CHAPTER VIII.
Feigned Movements of Sir William Howe-Baffling Caution of Washington
-Rumored Inroads from the North-Schuyler applies for Reinforce-
ments-Renewed schemes of Howe to draw Washington from his Strong-
hold-Skirmish between Cornwallis and Lord Stirling-The Enemy
Evacuate the Jerseys-Perplexity as to their next Movement-A
Hostile Fleet on Lake Champlain-Burgoyne approaching Ticonderoga
-Speculations of Washington-His Purpose of keeping Sir William
Howe from ascending the Hudson-Orders George Clinton to call out
Militia from Ulster and Orange Counties-Sends Sullivan towards the
Highlands-Moves his own Camp back to Morristown-Stir among the
Shipping Their Destination surmized to be Philadelphia—A Dinner
at Head-Quarters-Alexander Hamilton-Graydon's Rueful Descrip-
tion of the Army-His Character of Wayne,
CHAPTER IX.
British Invasion from Canada-The Plan-Composition of the Invading
Army-Schuyler on the Alert-His Speculations as to the Enemy's
Designs-Burgoyne on Lake Champlain-His War-Speech to his
Indian Allies-Signs of his Approach descried from Ticonderoga-
Correspondence on the Subject between St. Clair, Major Livingston,
and Schuyler-Burgoyne Intrenches near Ticonderoga-His Procla-
mation-Schuyler's Exertions at Albany to forward Reinforcements-
Hears that Ticonderoga is Evacuated-Mysterious Disappearance of
St. Clair and his Troops-Amazement and Concern of Washington-
Orders Reinforcements to Schuyler at Fort Edward, and to Putnam
at Peekskill-Advances with his Main Army to the Clove-His Hope-
ful Spirit manifested,
CHAPTER X.
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-Determination 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 Con-
flagration Reveals his Retreat-The British Camp aroused-Fraser
Pursues St. Clair-Burgoyne with his Squadron makes after the Flo-
tilla-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 XI.
Capture of General Prescott-Proffered in Exchange for Lee-Reinforce-
ments to Schuyler-Arnold sent to the North-Eastern Militia to
repair to Saratoga-Further Reinforcements-Generals Lincoln and
Arnold recommended for Particular Services-Washington's Measures
and Suggestions for the Northern Campaign-British Fleet puts to
Sea-Conjectures as to its Destination-A Feigned Letter-Appear-
ance and Disappearance of the Fleet-Orders and Counter Orders of
Washington-Encamps at Germantown-Anxiety for the Security of
the Highlands-George Clinton on Guard--Call on Connecticut,
CHAPTER XII.
Gates on the Alert for a Command-Schuyler Undermined in Congress
-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-Washington's Speculations on
the Successes of Burgoyne-Ill-judged Meddlings of Congress with
the Commissariat-Colonel Trumbull Resigns in consequence,
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Washington's Perplexities about the British Fleet-Putnam and Gov-
ernor 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-Explana-
tions 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, 138
CHAPTER XIV.
Burgoyne at Skenesborough-Prepares to Move towards the Hudson-
Major Skene the Royalist-Slow March to Fort Anne-Schuyler at
Fort Miller-Painted Warriors-Langlade-St. Luc-Honor 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,
CHAPTER XV.
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 Oris-
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kany-Johnson's Greens-Death of Herkimer-Spirited Sortie of Co-
lonel 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,
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CHAPTER XVI.
Schuyler hears of the Affair of Oriskany-Applies for Reinforcements-
His Appeal to the Patriotism of Stark-Schuyler Superseded-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,
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CHAPTER XVII.
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 re-
quited by Gates-Correspondence between Gates and Burgoyne con-
cerning the Murder of Miss McCrea,
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CHAPTER XVIII.
Landing of Howe's Army on Elk River-Measures to Check it-Exposed
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 Brandy-
wine-Retreat of the Americans--Halt in Chester-Scenes in Phila-
delphia during the Battle-Congress Orders out Militia-Clothes
Washington with Extraordinary Powers-Removes to Lancaster--
Rewards to Foreign Officers,
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