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 1776.163Escape 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.198Arnold'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.251Flight 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,45Localities in Vicinity of-Willard's Mountain,47Fortifications-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,37Burke. Edmund,503; Butler, Colonel John,285; Butler, Colonel Zebulon,355; Caldwell, Reverend James,326; Clinton. Charles,255; Clinton, General,272; Cochran, Dr..221Dayton, 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.519Grafton, 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.429Hutchinson, Governor,467; Jenner, Edward.307J-n. Mrs.,88Johnson, John,285; Johnson, Sir William,232,287; Kinnison, David,500; Kirkland, Samuel,234; Knyphausen, General Baron,321; Kosciuszko, Thaddeus,48Langdon, Governor,393; Lee. Ann,383; Livingston, Governor.330Livingston, Colonel Henry A.,385; Minor, Charles,240: Montcalm, Marquis De,188; Montgomery, Richard,200; Montour, Catharine (Queen Esther),357; Munson, Dr.,308; Murphy, Timothy,62Nixon, General,76North, 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.202Trumbull, 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.535Operations 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,50At 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,50At Battle of Bunker Hill,539,541.
Brown, Captain Christian, overpowered at Battle of Schoharie,267.
Brown, Colonel John, at Battle of Bemis'a Heights,50Successful 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,37Arrives at Quebec-Receives Aid from Sir Guy Carleton-Congregates Forces at St.John's,38Victorious from St.John's to Crown Point-Prepares to besiege Ticonderoga,39His Force augmented-Advances to Fort Anne-Reaches Fort Edward,40Perplexity in Mohawk Valley,48March to Saratoga and Stillwater,51Narrow Escape of,55Diminution of his Army at Stillwater,59Preparations to retreat,64Retreat toward Saratoga from Stillwater-Anticipated by Gates,72; Attempts to retreat to Fort Edward,74Stratagem unsuccessful,75Perplexity-Determines to surrender, 77: Proposition,78Message to Clinton-Disposition to withhold Signature-British Forces ground their arms,79Introduction to Gatt,80Surrender of Sword at Saratoga,81Investment 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.
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 1777,36Instructions 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.
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,38Attempts 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,84Receives 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,268269, 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.233Old 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,79Sails 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.