AARON, Little, Mohawk Chief, Notice of, 269.

Abercrombie, Colonel, killed at Battle of Bunker Hill, 546.
Abercrombie, General James-Expedition to Lake Champlain
in 1758, 112; Investment of Fort Ticonderoga, 118; Biograph-
ical Sketch of, 119.

Abraham, Plains of, described-Battle of, 187.
Ackland, Major, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.
Ackland, Lady Harriet, Courage and Fortitude of, 66, 67.
Acts-Showing despotic Tendency of parliamentary Measures,
156, 157, 506; Treasonable (apparently), of Vermonters, in
1780, 168; First of Oppression, 454, 455; Stamp Act, originated
by Grenville, and passed by Parliament in 1765, 463; Repeal-
ed in 1766, 472; Oppressive, 474; Quebec Act, passed in 1774,
505; Obnoxious to Americans prior to Revolution, Titles of,
518.

Adams, John, defends Captain Preston, 491; Appointed on Com-
mittee to draught Commission of and Instructions for Wash-
ington, 563.

Anstruther, Colonel, at Battle of Stillwater, 55.
Anti-rentism in New York, 391.

Arbuthnot, Admiral, off Block Island in 1781, 436.
Arkansas explored by De Soto in 1540, 31.
Armstrong, Colonel John, Expedition to Wyoming, 373.
Army, British, relative Position of, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,
51; Condition of, after Battle of Stillwater, 57; Melancholy
Condition of, after second Battle of Stillwater, 73; Deserters
from, at Stillwater, 75; Humiliating Review of, at Saratoga,
81; Royal Highland Regiment of Quebec, how Raised, 159:
Takes Fort Ontario in 1758, 219; Condition of, after Battle
of Bunker Hill, 571.

Army, Continental, Condition of, under Schuyler, 39; Position
at Cohoes in 1771, 41; Condition of, at Battle of Bemis'a
Heights, 47; Condition of, after Battle of Stillwater, 57; At-
tacked by Indians at Moses's Creek, 101; Condition of, in
1775, 127; Re-enforcements for the Lake Posts in 1775, 155;
At Point Levi, in Canada, 195; Small-pox in, at Quebec, 202;
Small-pox in, at Morristown and Hudson Highlands-En-
campment of, at Morristown, in 1777, 307; Encampment of,
at same Place in 1779-80, 309; Sufferings of, from severity
of Winter of 1780, 310; Organization of, previous to Battle
of Bunker Hill, 536; Washington appointed Commander-in-
Chief in 1775, 563; Punishments of, in 1775-Model Order of,
565; Condition of, near Boston, at close of 1775, 576.

Agnew, General, Expedition to Danbury, 402.
Agreements, Non-importation, 470, 484, 488.

Albany, early History of, 30; Described by Kalm in 1749, 301;
Incorporated a City in 1686, 302; Seat of Power during the
Revolution-Mansion of General Schuyler-Head-quarters
for Officers in 1777, 304.

Alden, Colonel Ichabod, at Battle of Cherry Valley, 268.
Allen, Colonel Ethan, Expedition to Ticonderoga, 123; Inter-
view with Delaplace His Order to surrender obeyed
Trouble with Arnold about Command, 125; Expedition
against St. John's-Preparations to oppose Carleton on Lake
Champlain in 1775, 154; Letters to Congress relative to Dif-
ficulties in Vermont, 168; Proposed Attack on Montreal,
179; Biographical Sketch of Captured at Montreal-Brutal
Treatment of, by Prescott, 180; At Wyoming in 1787, 375;
Anecdote of, 508.

Allen, Family, Massacre of, 100.

Allen, Ira, biographical Sketch of, 161.

Allen, Reverend Mr., bellicose Ardor of, 396.

Almanac, Bickerstaff's, Explanation of Frontispiece of, 486.
Alsop, John, Delegate to first Continental Congress, 383.
America, early Notions concerning, by Europeans, 19; Discov-
ery of, by Columbus, 25; Origin of the Name, 29.
Amerigo Vespucci, Voyages of, to America; Biographical Sketch
of, 28; Publishes the first Account of Discoveries of Amer-
ica, 29.

Ancram, Major, Speech of, at Siege of Fort Schuyler, 248.
Anderson, Dr. Alexander, Notice of, 513.
Anderson, Senior, Quotation from, 513.

Andross, Sir Edmund, first Governor General of Connecticut
-Demanded and refused Charter--Tyranny of-Proceeds
to Hartford with Soldiers-Charter placed before him, 434;
Arrested and sent to England for Trial, 435, 451; Arrives at
Boston with Title of Governor General, empowered to take
away Charters from Colonies-Flees from the Fort, 451.
Andrustown, Destruction of, 255.

Anecdote of Sir William Johnson and Mohawk Sachem, 106;
Colonel Stone and Mr. Forman, 229; Colonel Harper and In-
dian Peter, 237; Sir William Johnson and Servant Girl, 287;
Dutch Magistrate and Yankee Peddler, 292; Colonel Hamil
ton and Judge Ford when a Boy, 315; Timothy Meeker and
Standing Army, 325; Old Indian at Wind Gap, Pennsylvania,
338; Colonel Dyer in Satire of "Lawyers and Bull-frogs,
347; Mrs. Finch at Forty Fort, 362; Dutchman and Hay Rake
at Rondout, 390; Of Battle of Bennington, 398; Hamilton
and Holcomb in Expedition to Danbury, 403; Arnold and
Coon, a Tory, 409; Goffe and Fencing Master, 419; George
Grenville christened "Gentle Shepherd," 462; James Otis,
Jun., and Clerk with Water-pot, 493; Admiral Montague and
Pitts, 499; Ethan Allen and James Rivington, 508; Yankee
Doodle and Chevy Chase. 528; Colonel Prescott at Battle of
Bunker Hill, 541; General Putnam after Battle of Bunker
Hill, 547.

Angell, Colonel, at Battle of Springfield, 323.

of Historians concerning, 55; Varick's Letter concerning-
Gates's Treatment of-Rupture with Gates--Application to
join Washington, 56-Bravery of, at Battle of Stillwater--
Wounded, 63; Joins Allen at Castleton-Disputes about
Rank, 124; Trouble with Arnold about Command at Ticon-
deroga, 125; Recommended by Washington, 136; Expedition
against St. John's-Preparations to oppose General Carleton
on Lake Champlain, 154; Place of first Naval Battle-Wound-
ed at Isle Aux Ñoix, 162; Bravery of, on the Congress Galley,
165; Formerly a Dealer in Horses, 195; Summons to sur-
render at Quebec, 196; Junction with Montgomery, 197;
Operations after Montgomery's Death-Wounded, 199; Pro-
moted at Quebec, 201; Describes the Blackness of the Char-
acter of St. Leger, 251; Return to Stillwater from Siege of
Fort Schuyler, 252; At Expedition to Danbury, 402; At Ridge-
field in 1777, 408; Bravery of-Narrow Escape of-Anecdote
of, and Tory, Coon, 409; Presented with a Horse by Cor-
gress for valiant Deeds, 410; Residence of, in New Haven-----
Patriotism at New Haven, 421; March of his Company to
Cambridge-A Druggist and Bookseller at New Haven, 422;
Mrs. Margaret (first Wife), Grave, Notice of, 429; Mrs. Marga-
ret (second Wife), Notice of, 430; Associates with Tories in
Philadelphia-Disaffection, 430; Attempts to surrender West
Point in absence of Washington, 435.

Assembly, Rhode Island, authorize Army of Observation previ-
ous to Battle of Bunker Hill, 536.

Associations, Non-importation, in Boston in 1765, 469, 481.
Atlantis, Plato's Account of, 19.

Atyataronghta, Colonel Louis, at Battle of Klock's Field, 281.
Austin, Reverend David, plants Elms at New Haven, 428.
Autograph of Christopher Columbus, 18; Philip Schuyler, 38 :
Burgoyne and Gates, 79; Silas Deane, 85; Isaac Rice, 122;
Arthur St. Clair. 132; Ethan Allen, 180; Richard Montgomery,
200; Amherst, 213; Catharine Cochran, 223; Sir John John-
son, 232; Peter Gansevoort, 240; Colonel Marinus Willet.
244; Joseph Brant - Teyendagages, or Little Hendrick
Kanadagea, or Hans-Great Hendrick-Daniel, 256; Walter
Butler, 270; John Sullivan, 272; John Butler, 285; John John-
son, 286; Jacob Dievendorff, 293; Governor William Living.
ston, 330; Colonel Zebulon Butler, 355; Colonel Timothy
Pickering, 374; John Stark, 394; Joel Barlow, 405; Joseph
Dibble, 406; David Wooster, 408; David Humphreys, 429;
Nathan Beers, 431; Pilgrim Fathers, 438; Elisha Hutchinson
-Timothy Thornton, 452; Thomas Hutchinson, 468; John
Dickinson, 476; James Otis, 492: David Kinnison, 499; G. R.
T. Hewes, 501; Samuel Adams, 510; Colonel James Barrett,
525; Joseph Warren, 548; Jonathan Harrington, 554; Baron-
ess Reidesel, 558; Cotton Mather, 562; General Gage, 573.
Aztecs, Notice of, 16.

Bailey, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.
Bailey, Quotation from, 519.
Baker, Amos, Notice of, 554.

Balcarras, Earl of, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.
Barber, Colonel Francis, biographical Sketch of, 324.

:

Battle of Bemis's Heights, Saratoga. or Stillwater (First)—
Condition of the Northern Army, 47; Reverses of the British
in Mohawk Valley-Perplexity of Burgoyne-Advance of
Gates to Stillwater, 48; These three Battles identical, 51;
Approach of the two Armies-Engagement between Advance
Corps-Maneuvers of Arnold and Fraser, 52; Approach of
a British Re-enforcement under Phillips-Battle-ground de-
scribed-Lull in the Battle, 53; Renewal of the Battle-Loss
sustained by the two Armies-Number of Troops engaged,
54; Burgoyne's Encampment on West Bank of the Hudson
-Poverty of the American Commissariat, 57; Fortifications
of the two Camps-Junction of Lincoln with the Army at
Bemis's Heights-Relative Position of the Armies, 58; Effect
f the Pattle n the People -Diminution of Purgoyne's Army
ant.nrease of Gates's-Condition of the Enemy, 59.
Second Battle-Hostile Movements of the British-Preparations
of the Americans for second Battle of Stillwater, 60; Bravery
of both Armies-Quick and bold Movements of Morgan-
Impetuosity of Arnold, 61; General Fraser killed by Murphy
-Censure of Morgan-Panic among the British, 62; Bravery
of Arnold, 61, 63; Wounded-Assault on the German Works,
63; Retreat of the Germans and Close of the Battle-Prepa
rations of Burgoyne to Retreat-The Killed and Wounded,
64; Burgoyne's Request and Gates's Generosity, 67; Com-
mencement of Burgoyne's Retreat toward Saratoga-Antici-
pated by Gates, 72; Melancholy Condition of the British
Army-Gates's Kindness to the Invalids-Burning of Schuyl
er's Mills and Mansion. 73; Situation of Fellows's Detach-
ment-Conduct of American Militia- Burgoyne's Attempt to
retreat, 74; Unsuccessful Stratagem of Burgoyne-Perilous
Situation of two American Brigades-Deserters from the
British Army, 75; Retreat of Americans to their Camp-Per-
plexity of Burgoyne-A scattered Retreat proposed, 76; Rela-
tive Position of the two Camps-Exposed Condition of the
British-Burgoyne determines to surrender, 77; His Proposi-
tion-Terms proposed by Gates-Terms finally agreed upon,
78; Message to Burgoyne from General Clinton-Disposition
of Burgoyne to withhold his Signature-Laying down of
Arms, 79; Place where the British laid down Arms-First
personal Meeting of Gates and Burgoyne, 80; Humiliating
Review of the British Prisoners-Burgoyne surrenders his
Sword-Spoils of Victory-Yankee Doodle, 81; Relative
Condition and Prospect of the Americans before the Capture
of Burgoyne-Effect of that Event, 83.
Battle of Bennington-Terror and Flight of Indians-Victory
of the Americans-Second Attack, 397; Pursuit of the Ene-
my-Loss-Popularity of Stark, 398.
Battle of Bunker and Breed's Hills-Disposition of American
Troops Preparations for blockading Boston, 538; Night
March to Battle-ground-Plan of Fortifications-British Ves-
sels in Harbor, 539; Construction of Redoubt on Breed's
Hill-Discovery of Works by Enemy. 540; Cowardice of the
Tories-British Cross from Boston to Charlestown-Bravery
of Prescott, 541; Excitement in Cambridge - Re-enforce-
ments for both Parties-Sufferings of Provincials, 542; March
of British toward Redoubt-Position of American Troops-
Cannonade of Redoubt, 543; Ascent of Redoubt by British
Artillery-Silence of Americans-Terrible Volleys from Re-
doubt-Flight of Enemy, 544; Burning of Charlestown-Sec-
ond Repulse of British-Re-enforced by Clinton-Ammuni-
tion of Americans exhausted, 545; Death of Colonel Gard-
ner-Third Attack of British-Storming of Redoubt-Death
of Warren and Pitcairn, 546; Confusion of Americans-Ef-
forts of Putnam to rally them -Cessation of Battle-Loss-
Spectators of the Scene, 547; Reflections-Burgoyne's Opin-
ion of the Conflict, 548- Character of Troops engaged in
Conflict, 550.

Battle of Cherry Valley-Approach of Butler and Brant-Warn-
ing to Alden-Capture of American Scouts, 268; Destruction
of the Settlement-Treatment of Prisoners-Brutality of But-
ler and Humanity of Brant, 269.
Battle of Conewawah, 274.
Battle near Fort Ann, 138; Ambush of French and Indians-
Desperate Fight-Capture of Putnam, 140; Humanity of his
Captor-Preparation for Torture-Interposition of Molang,

141

Battle of Fort Keyser, 280.

Battle of Fort Niagara in 1759-Landing of Prideaux, 224; At-
tack and Stratagem of the French-The Latter routed by the
British-French and Indians made Prisoners-Indian Tales
of Atrocity, 225.

Battle of Fort Stanwix (see Battles of Fort Schuyler and Oris-
kany), 240.

Battle of Hubbardton, 39; Retreat and surrender of Hale-His
Excuse-Censured for Cowardice, 145; Battle-ground de
scribed, 144, 146; Defeat of Americans-Death of Colonel
Francis, 146.

Battle of Johnstown in 1781, 290.
Battle of Klock's Field, 281.

Battle, Last, in Mohawk Valley, 291.
Battle of Lake George in 1755-Death of Dieskau-Weakness
of British Commanders-The Six Nations-Hendrick's Re-
buke, 109.

Battle of Lexington and Concord-Approach of British discov
ered by Patriots-Lexington aroused-Midnight March of
Enemy, 523; Citizens alarmed by Bells, Guns, and Drums-
Militia called on the Green - Skirmish ensues- - Captain
Parker and seven other Patriots killed, 524; People of Con-
cord in Arms-Assembling of Militia-Town invested by
British, 525; Destruction of Property-Rapid Augmentation
of Militia-Preparations for Battle, 526; Conflict at Concord
Bridge-Captain Davis and Abner Hosmer killed-Patriots
victorious-Retreat of Enemy to Village, 527; Colonel Smith
returns to Boston with his Troops-Assaulted on the Way
by Patriots-Many Regulars slain-Skirmish at Hardy's Hill,
528; Skirmish at West Cambridge and Prospect Hill, 529;
General Effect of these Skirmishes-Names of Officers and
Citizens of Note slain, 530, 553; Account of this Battle sent
to England at first doubted, 531.
Battle of Little Beardstown, 276.
Battle of Milford Hill in 1779-Death of Campbell, 423; En-
trance of Enemy into New Haven-Dr. Daggett and his
Treatment-Landing of Tryon, 424; Conduct of the Ene-
my-People flee to East Rock-Evacuation of the British,
425.
Battle near Montreal-Capture of Allen-Brutality of Prescott
-Harsh Treatment of Prisoners, 180; Movements of Mont-
gomery-Mutiny in his Camp-Flight and Capture of Pres-
cott, 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, 163; Escape 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-De-
struction 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 Bat-
tle, 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 sur-
render, 196; Junction of Montgomery and Arnold-Ineffectual
Efforts against the Town-Mutiny in the Camp-Plan of As-
sault, 197; Montgomery's approach to Cape Diamond-Op.
posing Battery-His Attack and Death, 198; Arnold's Opera-
tions--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 De-
signs-Plan of the Battle, 322; Washington deceived by Clin-
ton-Second Invasion under Knyphausen-Disposition of op.
posing Troops-Engagement, 323; Partial Retreat of Ameri-
cans-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-Rendez-
vous of Burgoyne's Army at St. John's, 173.
Battle of Ticonderoga in 1776-Investment of the Fort by Aber-
crombie-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,
134; Retreat of Americans to Mount Independence-Im.
prudence of Fermoy-Pursuit by the Enemy, 135; Destruc

tion of American Vessels at Skenesborough-Flight of Amer-
icans 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.
Battle 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 Cruel-
ties-Arrival of Succor-Butler's Expedition against Indians,
362; Return of Settlers-Continued Alarm-Murder of Slo-
cum-Sullivan's Expedition-The Valley a Scene of War,
Blood, and Suffering, 363.

Battles of Fort Schuyler and Oriskany-Appointment of Gen-
eral Gansevoort, 240; Intelligence of Spencer the Spy-Ru
mored Preparations for Invasion-Effect on the Whigs-Ap.
proach of Johnson and St. Leger, 241; Investiture of Fort
Schuyler-Ingenious Flag-Arrival of St. Leger-His pom-
pous Manifesto, 242; Siege of Fort Schuyler-Movements
of Indians-General Herkimer and the Militia, 243; Advance
to Oriskany-Sortie
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 Re-
sumption-Unsuccessful Stratagem of Colonel Butler-Ene-
my routed-Mutual Losses, 247; Capture of Billenger and
Fry-Messengers sent by St. Leger-Their Threats, Persua-
sions, 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-Adven.
ture of Willett and Stockwell-Gansevoort's Resolution, 250;
Hon-Yost Schuyler taken Prisoner-His successful Mission
to St. Leger's Camp-Arnold's Proclamation-Alarm of the
Indians, 251; Flight 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 Benning-
ton-Indian Allies-Skirmish near Cambridge, 392.
Beacon, on Beacon Hill, Boston, Notice of, 451.
Beauharnois, orders Burnet to desist from erecting Fort at
Oswego, 216.

Beaumarchais, biographical Sketch of-Sent to London to con-
fer 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, 45; Localities in
Vicinity of Willard's Mountain, 47; Fortifications- 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; Brent, Joseph, 256; Brown, Colonel, 280; Bur-
goyne, General, 37; Burke, Edmund, 503; Butler, Colonel
John, 285; Butler, Colonel Zebulon, 355; Caldwell, Reverend
James, 326; Clinton, Charles, 255; Clinton, General, 272;
Cochran, Dr.. 221; Columbus, Christopher, 18; Dayton, Col-
onel Elias, 323; Dean, James, 273; Denison, Colonel Nathan,
361; Dickinson, John, 476; Dickenson, Reverend Jonathan,
326; Durkee. Colonel, 345; Francis, Colonel, 324; Gage, Gen-

eral Thomas, 573; Gansevoort, Colonel Peter, 240; George
III., 457; Gibbon, Edward, 519; Grafton, Duke of, 482; Gren-
ville, George, 460; Gridley, Colonel Richard, 546; Hancock,
John (see Biography of Signers of Declaration of Independ-
ence, Appendix)-Hand, General, 274; Hewes, G. R. T., 502;
Howe, Lord, 119; Hull, Major, 55; Humphreys, Colonel. 429 ;
Hutchinson, Governor, 467; Isabella of Castile and Leon, 22;
Jenner, Edward. 307; J-n, Mrs., 88; Johnson, John, 285;
Johnson, Sir William, 232, 287; Kinnison, David, 500; Kirk-
land, Samuel, 234; Knyphausen, General Baron, 321; Kosci-
uszko, Thaddeus, 48; Langdon, Governor, 393; Lee. Ann,
383; Livingston, Governor, 330; Livingston, Colonel Henry
A., 385; Minor, Charles, 240; Montcalm, Marquis De, 188;
Montgomery, Richard, 200; Montour, Catharine (Queen
Esther), 357; Munson, Dr., 308; Murphy, Timothy, 62; Nix-
on, General, 76; North, Lord, 483; Oliver, Judge, 506; Otis,
James, 493; Pickering, Colonel Timothy, 374; Prescott, Col-
onel 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, 202;
Trumbull, 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 Hil
in 1775, 571.

Boscawen, Admiral, sails from Halifax in 1758, 119.
Boston, Origin and Names of, 445; Settlement of, 446; First
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 of Liberty Tree and other Property
467; Attack on Hutchinson'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 Com-
mon-Liberality of Hancock, 473; Province House, 474;
Confinement of Tide waiter, Kirke-Seizure of Sloop Liberty
-Excitement of the People-Public Meeting called at Fan-
euil Hall, 478; Convention proposed, 479; Convention held
in Faneuil Hall-Arrival of British Troops, 480; Military Dis-
play-Exasperation of the People-Non-importation Associ-
ations formed, 481; Daughters of Liberty hold Meeting-Ar-
rival of General Gage-Dissolution of Assemblies, 483; Bick-
erstaff's Almanack, 486; Assault on Mr. Otis, 487; Patriotism
of Women and Boys, 488; Murder of Boy Snyder-Pardon
of 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 Gov-
ernor-Removal of Troops-Trial of Captain Preston, 491;
Soldiers defended by John Adams and Quincy-Result of the
Trial, 492; Patriots in 1770-Hutchinson made Governor-
Asserted Independence of Assemblies, 493; Preparation for
Reception of Tea Ships-Treatment of Consignees-Hand-
bills and Placards issued, 496; Arrival of Tea Ships-Monster
Meeting at Old South-Speech of Josiah Quincy, 497; De-
struction 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 Gen-
eral 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 Revolu-
tion-Spirit of the Press-Names of Boston Newspapers in
1774 Fortification of the "Neck"-Committee of Corre
spondence in 1774-Names of, 513; Arrival of British Troops
from the Jerseys, New York, and Quebec-Number of Brit-
ish 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. 535; Operations in Vicinity
of, after Battle of Lexington, 537; Preparations for Block-
ading, 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 Spe-
cie 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.

Escape from Wyoming in 1778, 358; Speech of Biograph
ical Sketch of, 355; Residence and Grave of, 367.
Butterfield, Major, Notice of, 207.

Cabot, John, Voyage to North America, 28; True Discoverer
of North America, 29.

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 Susque-
hanna, 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; Bio-
graphical 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
Klock'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 to-
ward, 354.

Brown, Colonel John, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50; Suc-
cessful 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, Mrs., 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, 37; Arrives at Quebec-Re-
ceives Aid from Sir Guy Carleton-Congregates Forces at
St. John's, 38; Victorious from St. John's to Crown Point-
Prepares to besiege Ticonderoga, 39; His Force augmented
--Advances to Fort Anne-Reaches Fort Edward, 40; Per-
plexity in Mohawk Valley, 48; March to Saratoga and Still-
water, 51; Narrow Escape of, 55; Diminution of his Army
at Stillwater, 59; Preparations to retreat, 64; Retreat toward
Saratoga from Stillwater-Anticipated by Gates, 72; Attempts
to retreat to Fort Edward, 74; Stratagem unsuccessful, 75;
Perplexity-Determines to surrender, 77; Proposition, 78;
Message to Clinton-Disposition to withhold Signature--
British Forces ground their arms, 79; Introduction to Gates,
80; Surrender of Sword at Saratoga, 81; Investment of Ti-
conderoga, 132; Proclamation, 133; Interview with Indians
at Bouquet River, 160; Rendezvous at St. John's, 173; Ar-
rival 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 Liber-
ty-Biographical Sketch of, 503; Goldsmith's Epitaph of, 504.
Burnet, Governor, erects Fort at Oswego in 1727, 216; Ap-
pointed 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; Resigna-
tion of, 460.

Butler, Colonel John, at Siege of Fort Schuyler, 244; Recruits
Tory Refugees on St. Lawrence River, 264; Breaks into Val-
ley of Wyoming in 1778, 267; Residence of, in Mohawk
Valley-Biographical Sketch of, 285; Detachment of, at Tioga
Point in 1778, 352; Head-quarters 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 Onei-
das 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 Sav-
ages, 349; Deceived by Indian Messenger John-Writes Let-
ter to Roger Sherman, 350; Made Commander-in-chief at
Wyoming in 1778, 353; Escape to Wilkesbarre Fort, 357 ;

27; Reaches Shores of Brazil and Rio de la Plata, 28.
Cairn, Scotch Canadian, 209.

Caldwell, Mrs., Murder of, 325; Monument of, at Elizabeth-
town, 326.

Caldwell, Reverend James, Notice of, 324; Biographical Sketch
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, 36; Instructions
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"-In-
justice toward Brant, 354; Quotation from, 354, 357; Al-
lusion to his Poem, 364.

Canada, Inhabitants of, addressed by American Congress-
Secret Agent sent to, 122; Report, 123; Bill for more effect-
ual 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.
Cape of Good Hope discovered by Vasco de Gama, 26.
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, 38; Attempts to se-
duce 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.
Caughnawaga, Notice of Old Church, 233; Burned in 1780,
of-Old
280; Description of, 285.
Cave, Indian, Notice of, 105.

Celebration at Chemung on Return of Genesee Valley Expedi
tion 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, 566, 571; Burning
of, in 1775, 545.

Charter, Connecticut, Notice of, 439.
Charter Oak, at Hartford, Notice of, 434.
Chastellux, Marquis De, confers with Washington at Hartford
435.

Chatham, Earl of, Speech of, in Parliament, 84; Receives 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, 268
269, Notice of-Residence of Judge Campbell, 296; Descrip
tion 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 Coun-
try-First Traitor to American Cause, 568.
Church, Old Caughnawaga, 233; Old South, Boston-Described
-Head-quarters of British Soldiers in Revolution, 490; Desc.
crated by British Troops, 574.