Military Journal, During the American Revolutionary War, from 1775 to 1783: Describing the Events and Transactions of this Period, with Numerous Historical Facts and Anecdotes ; to which is Added, an Appendix, Containing Biographical Sketches of Several General Officers

Silas Andrus & Son, 1854 - United States - 494 pages

British Officers alarmed while at the Theatre	37

Anecdote of Mr H and Mr G	48

Formation of our Army	59

The Enemy driven from Jersey	72

MajorGeneral Gates supersedes General Schuyler and issues a Proclamation	95

Removal from Albany	132

Congress grant Halfpay for seven years	137

Shaking Quakers	141

Confederation ratified	257

Singular Project contemplated and Important Despatches taken by the Enemy	263

The Secret explained we march for the Southa masterly piece of generalship	270

Arnolds Expedition to Connecticut	276

Colonel Scammel wounded and taken 260	280

Anecdote of the Marquis de la Fayette and Baron Viomenil note 985	287

Enormities practised by the Enemy in Virginia	292

Sanguinary Character of Lord Rawdon	298

General Lee tried and condemned	147

Generals Schuyler and St Clair tried and acquittedCharacter of the latter	153

A Duel	159

Indian Chiefs review our Army	163

Dinner at General Gates HeadQuarters	169

Defeat of our Army and Navy at Penobscot	174

Disadvantage of Short Enlistments	182

Incursion of the Enemy on Northern Frontiers	235

Ladies contribute to the relief of our Army Address from an American Lady 210	242

LieutenantColonel Hulls Successful Expedition	250

Incursion of the Enemy on our Frontiers	304

Mutiny in the Connecticut Line	310

Lady Asgill receives intelligence of the situation of her son implores the compassion	317

Lamented Death of Colonel Laurens	323

Officers of the Army memorialize Congress	329

The Officers present their Thanks to his Excellency with affectionate expressions	336

His Reply	342

General Gates advances to offer Battle	491

General Washington resigns his Commission addresses President of Congress

Title	Military Journal, During the American Revolutionary War, from 1775 to 1783: Describing the Events and Transactions of this Period, with Numerous Historical Facts and Anecdotes ; to which is Added, an Appendix, Containing Biographical Sketches of Several General Officers
Author	James Thacher
Publisher	Silas Andrus & Son, 1854
Original from	Indiana University
Digitized	5 May 2009
Length	494 pages

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