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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.198 Arnold'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.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 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,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; Breut, 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, 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.519 Grafton, 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.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; Kirkland, Samuel, 234; Knyphausen, General Baron, 321; Kosciuszko, 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 Nixon, General,76 North, 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.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 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.535 Operations 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,50 At 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,50 At Battle of Bunker Hill, 539, 541.

Brown, Captain Christian, overpowered at Battle of Schoharie, 267.

Brown, Colonel John, at Battle of Bemis'a Heights,50 Successful 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,37 Arrives at Quebec-Receives 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 Perplexity in Mohawk Valley,48 March to Saratoga and Stillwater,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 Gatt,80 Surrender of Sword at Saratoga,81 Investment 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.

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

Cabot, Sebastian, Explores Coast North of Albemarle Sound,27 Reaches Shores of Brazil and Rio de la Plata, 28.

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 1777,36 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"-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.

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 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,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; 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.233 Old 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,79 Sails 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.

Clinton, Charles, biographical Sketch of, 255.

Clinton, De Witt, proposed Monument to, 259.

Clyde, Colonel, Notice of, 262.

Coal Mines at Carbondale, fatal Accident in, in 1846, 377; Exploration and Description of, 378.

Cochran, Colonel Robert, in Command at Fort Edward,74 Adventures of- Grave of-Sent to Canada as Spy, 102; In Command, as Major, at Fort Schuyler, 256.

Cochran, Dr. John, biographical Sketch of, 221.

Cochran, Major, Notice of, 221; Death of, 222.

Cochran, Mrs. C. R., 223.

Code, American Naval, adopted in 1775, 576.

Colburn, Colonel, at Battle of Stillwater, 55.

Colfax, General William, at Morristown, 310.

College, Yale, Notice of, 431; Harvard, endowment of, 555.

Colonies American, State of, just previous to Revolution, 349; Moral Spectacle of, on Eve of Revolution, 521.

Colonies, New England, Union of.433 Conjunction of New Haven and Connecticut in 1665-Charter of Connecticut granted by Charles II., 434.

Colonists, American, Affairs of, in 1775, 122; Forbearance of, before Revolution-Consistent Course of Delegates in Congress-Various Addresses of second Congress, 126; Military Preparations by Congress-Army of- Spirit of, 127.

Columbus, Christopher, biographical Sketch of,18 Grounds of Belief in Existence of America,19 Departure from Palos,23 Mutiny among his Crew,24 Discovery of America,25 Landing in South America-Return to Europe-Honors conferred on him-Imprisonment-Release-Subsequent Discoveries-Death, 26.

commissioners, Names of, at Convention at Albany in 1754, 303; At Trenton in 1782, to adjust Difficulties between Connecticut and Pennsylvania, 371; Appointed by Pennsylvania to investigate Affairs of Settlers in Wyoming, 371, 375; Of Customs, 475.

Committee, Boston, of Correspondence in 1774-Names of, 513; Of Safety and Supplies appointed by Massachusetts Provincial Congress, 516; Names of-Empowered to regulate Movements of gathering Army previous to Battle of Bunker Hill, 536; Appointed to draught Commission of and Instruction for Commander-in-chief of the American Army, 563; Of Congress arrive at Cambridge and confer with Washington respecting future Operations, 575.

Company, Susquehanna, Notice of, 343; Delaware, Notice of-Purchase Lands of Indians on Delaware River, 344; Establish Democratic Government in 1771, 347.

Compo, Landing of British at, in 1777, 402.

Concord, Skirmish at, in 1775, 190; Provincial Congress meets at, in 1774, 515; Battle-ground of-Topography, 527; Concealment of Stores at- Monument-Village of, 552; Celebration at, in 1850, 554.

Congress, Continental, Factions in,42 Ratification of agreement with British Government for return of Burgoyne,82 Secret Committee of, for obtaining Aid from France after Battle of Saratoga,86 Address to People of Canada, 122; Holds Session at Baltimore in 1777, 307; Issues Bills, 317, 318; First authorizes Coinage of Money, 318; Adopts Resolutions urging Pennsylvania and Connecticut to cease Hostilities in 1775- Resolutions unheeded, 348; Recommends Committees of Vigilance in 1775- Resolutions of, in 1778, to raise Soldiers in Westmoreland, 352; Censures Stark for Insubordination, 394; Promotes him for valiant Deeds, 398; Adopts Resolution to erect Monument in Memory of General Wooster, 406; Action of, concerning brilliant Achievements of Arnold at Danbury.410 Appointment of Delegates from Massachusetts to, in 1774, 510; Wisdom and Sagacity of, descanted on by Pitt-Orders Monument to be erected in Memory of General Warren, and that his eldest Son be educated at Expense of United States, in 1775, 550; Establishes Postoffice System in 1775-Also, Army Hospital-Adapts Measures to strengthen Army and organize Civil Government in 1775, 568. '

Congress first Continental, Assembles at Philadelphia in 1774,

126; Address of, to People of Great Britain, Canada, and Ireland, 157.

Congress, second Continental, Assembles at Philadelphia in 1775, 125; Consistent Course of Delegates-Various Addresses, 126; Military Preparations, 127; Tardiness in supplying Men and Munitions, 133; Suspends St. Clair-Appoints Gates to succeed Schuyler, 136; Sends Committee of Inquiry to Lake Champlain in 1775,155; Appoints Washington Commander-in-chief of American Forces in 1775, 190; Message of, to Shawnees to secure Neutrality in 1778, 264; Directs Washington to attack Enemy, 573.

Congress, General, proposed in Massachusetts in 1774, 509.

Congress, Provincial, of New York, changes Name to "Convention of Representatives of State of New York" in 1776-Assembles at White Plains in 1776-Approves Declaration of Independence, 386.

Congress, Provincial, of Massachusetts, assembles at Concord in 1774, 515; Votes to enroll twelve Thousand Minute-men in 1774-Invites Connecticut and Rhode Island to follow Example, 516; Orders purchase of Ammunition and Stores, 521; Assembles at Watertown in 1775, 531; Votes to increase American Forces-Issues Circular Letter to Committees of Safety of Province, 533; Issues Paper Money-Resolves that Gage is unqualified to longer serve as Governor, &e., 534; Benevolence of, 536; Passes Law prohibiting Waste of Gun powder for Sporting, 570.

Congress Stamp Act, 1765, 522.

Connecticut, Assembly of, proposes to adjust Difficulties with Pennsylvania in 1771, and sends Colonel Dyer as Agent to England, 347; First Meeting-house in-First Court held in-First Government organized- Criminal Code based on Jewish Laws, 433; Conjunction with New Haven- Charter of, granted by Charles IL-Charter of, annulled by James 11. in 1685-Sir Edmund Andross appointed first Governor General-Demands and is refused Charter-Charter laid before him-Seized and concealed in Oak Tree by Wadsworth, 434; Charter still in full Force in Opinion of Jurists, 435; Historical Society, Notice of-Relics in Collection of, 437, 438, 439; Assembly appoints Military Officers in 1775,522; Assembly votes to raise six Regiments previous to Battle of Bunker Hill, 536.

Connecticut Farms, burning of, 322.

Constitution, Federal, similar Plan of, proposed by Franklin, Coxe, and Penn, 303; Conventions relative to Adoption of, 382,384; Vindicated by Jay, Hamilton, and Madison in " Federalist,"384 Names of Committee for draughting and reporting, 386."Constitutional Courant," Head-piece of, curious Device, 468, 508.

Convention at Saratoga for Release of Burgoyne, 82.

Convention, Colonial, at Albany in 1754, for renewal of Treaties with Six Nations-Names of Delegates of, 303; At Hartford in 1779, 321; At New York in 1765-Adopts Declaration of Rights-Petition to King and Memorial to Parliament, 465.

Convention, New York State, held at Poughkeepsie in 1788, 382, 383, 384; Of Representatives of State of New York at White Plains, Harlaam, Fishkill, and Kingston, in 1777, 387.

Convention held in Boston in 1768, 480; At Boston in 1774, resolve that no Obedience is due to late Acts of Parliament, 514.

Cook at Battle of Stillwater, 51.

Cook, Colonel, at Expedition to Danbury, 403.

Coon, Tory, Anecdote of, and Benedict Arnold, 409.

Cornelius, Lewis, Dimensions and Weight of, 380.

Corn Planter, Seneca Chief, Address to President at Philadelphia in 1792-Early Temperance Lecturer.277 Supplanted by Red Jacket-On Incursion into Schoharie County, 279.

Cortereal. Gaspar, Voyage of, to North America-Kidnaps and sells Indians to Portuguese as Slaves, 29.

Cortez, Fernando, 30.

Colton, Reverend John, Compliments to, 446.

Council of Six Nations of Indians in Genesee Valley in 1779, 276; Of Indians at Albany in 1754,303; Of Indians at Easton with provincial Governors in 1758, 336, 344; At Fort Stanwix in 1768, 344.

Council of War at Forty Fort in 1778, 353; At Boston after Battle of Lexington-Names of Officers, 534; Summoned by Gage on Morning of Battle of Bunker Hill, 540; Called by Washington at Cambridge, 1775, 565, 573.

Courts-martial of Schuyler and St. Clair, 136; General Enos, 192.

Courts of Vice Admiralty established throughout Colonies in 1696, 453.

Cow Boys and Skinners, Notice of, 502.

Cowper, Quotation from, 336.

Cox, Colonel, at Unadilla, 238; At Siege of Fort Schuyler, 243; Killed, 246.

Coxe, Daniel, Letter of, to Joseph Galloway, 320.

Cradles of Liberty, May Flower, 440; Faneuil Hall, 479.

Crane, General, Tomb of. 326.

Crown Point, Capture of, in 1758, 120; Captured by Green Mountain Boys in 1775, 153.

Cruisers, American, fitted out in 1775, 569.

Currytown, Attack on, by Doxstader-Captives, 294.

Cushing, Thomas, Chairman of Convention in Boston in 1768, 479.

Cushman, Reverend Robert, Notice of, 433.

Cuyler, Colonel, at Battle of Klock's Field, 281.

Daggett, Reverend Dr. Naphthali, biographical Sketch of-Inhumanly treated by the British at New Haven, 424.

Dana, Anderson, Notice of 360.

Dana, Richard H., Quotation from, 360.

Danbury, Connecticut, Washington's Army at, in 1778, 33^; Original Proprietors of, 400; Tryon's Expedition to, in 1777, 401; Burned by British in 1777, 404.

Dartmouth, Lord, placed at Head of Board of Trade in 1772, 495; Card of 531.

Davenport, Reverend Mr., Notice of, 419.

Davis, Captain, at Battle of Springfield in 1780, 324.

Davis, Captain Isaac, at Battle of Concord in 1775, 525.

Dawes, Honorable Thomas, Quotation from, 493.

Dayton, Colonel S., at Fort Stanwix, 236.

Dayton, Colonel Elias, at Battle of Springfield-Biographical Sketch of323 Tomb of, 326.

Dean, James, biographical Sketch of 273.

Deane, Silas, biographical Sketch of. 85.

Dearborn, Major, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.

Dearborn, Lieutenant, sent to destroy Indians in 1779, 278.

Debt, National, of England,95 American, Foreign and Domestic, in 1777- 81, 319.

Declaration of Independence-Manner received in Mohawk Valley, 236.

De Gourges, Expedition to Florida-Avenges the Death of Huguenots upon the Spaniards, 32.

De Grove, H., Notice of, 400.

Delaney, James, President of Convention at Albany in 1754, 303.

Denison, Colonel Nathan, Notice of, 348; Biographical Sketch of, 361.

Derby, Honorable Richard, fits out Vessels to bear Dispatches to Loudon in 1775, 531.

De Salle at Mouth of Niagara River in 1725, 224.

De Soto, Fernando, Expedition to Florida in 1538,30 Expedition up the Mississippi in 1540-Death of, 31.

D'Estang, Count, arrives at Sandy Hook with French Fleet in 1778, 331.

Devices on Continental Money, 317; on Newspaper Heads, 507, 508.

De Witt. Levi, Notice of, 290.

Diamond Island, Lake George, 109; A Military Dépôt under Burgoyne, 114.

Dibble, Joseph, Notice of, 406.

Dickenson, John, biographical Sketch of, 476; Honors to, 477; Draws up Petition to the King, 568.

Dickinson, General, at Battle of Springfield, 323.

Dickinson. Reverend Jonathan, biographical Sketch of, 326.

Dieskau, Death of, 109.

Dievendorff Jacob. Notice of. 293, 295.

Dillenback, Captain, assailed by Johnson's Greens, 248.

Dixwell, Colonel, English Regicide, concealed at New Haven in 1638, 419, 120; Monument of 420.

Dome Island, shelter for Putnam's Men, 114.

Doolittle. Amos, copper-plate Engraver, Notice of, 317

Dorchester Heights, Topography of 560, 566.

Dorrance, Colonel, at Wyoming, 353.

Doty, Mrs. Jane, Recollections of, 333.

Douw, Volkert P., appointed Commissioner by Congress to attend Indian Council at Johnstown in 1778, 265. "

Doxstader attacks Currytown, 293.

Duane, James, appointed Special Commissioner on Indian Council at Johnstown, 265; Delegate to first Continental Congress, 383.

Du Bois, Colonel, at Battle of Klock's Field, 281.

Dudley, Governor, Quotation from, 447.

Dunlap, Reverend Mr., Notice of 269.

Dupuys, Sieur, forms Settlements near Syracuse in 1655-Escapes from hostile Indians to Montreal. 229.

Durkee, Captain Robert, in Command at Wyoming in 1776-At Skirmish on Millstone River in 1777, 351; Refused Permission to return Home to Wyoming. 356.

Durkee, Colonel John, biographical Sketch of-At Wyoming Valley, 345.

Dutch, used stamped Paper prior to Stamp Act, 461.

Dwight. Dr. Timothy, Notice of270 Pastor at Greenfield Hill in 1779-His Poem "Greenfield Hill,"417 His Description of Fairfield, 425.

Dyer, Captain, in Continental Navy, 576.

Dyer, Colonel Eliphalet, sent to England to adjust Difficulties in Wyoming Valley-Anecdote of, about " Lawyers and Bullfrogs," 347.

East India Company, its Object and Extent, 495.

Easton, Pennsylvania, Notice of, 335.

Edwards, Gilbert, Notice of, 321.

Effigies burned in Boston on Account of Stamp Act, 466, 469.

Elderkin. Jedediah, Notice of, 345; Anecdote of, in " Lawyers and Bull- frogs," 347.

Elizabeth Port, its Fortification-Ancient Tavern-Wharf, 328.

Elizabethtown, Notice of, 326; Washington's Army at, in 1778, 332.

Elliot, Joseph, Notice of, 358.

Elliot, Tory, 264.

Emerson, Reverend William, Letter of, describing Washington's Camp at Cambridge in 1775, 567.

Encampment of American Army at Middlebrook and Pluckeinin in 1778, 332.

Encampment of American Army at Morristown in 1777-Spirit and Condition of Continental Army-Place of Quarters-Free masonry-Inoculation of the Army, 307; Proclamation of the Brothers Howe-Disappointment of the People-Washington's Counter Proclamation, 308; Opposition to Washington's Policy-Ills Independence and Sagacity. 309.

Encampment of American Army at Morristown in 1779-80, 309; Life guard and their Duties-Pulaski and his Cavalry-Effect of Alarm Guns, 310; Sufferings and Fortitude of the Army-Secret Expedition of Stirling- Extreme Cold-Death of Miralles, 311; Mutiny-Excuses for the Movement- Injustice toward the Soldiers-Policy and Success of Wayne, 312; Adjustment of Difficulties-Emissaries of Clinton-Patriotism of the Mutineers-Fate of the Emissaries, 313; Mutiny of the New Jersey Line- Prompt Action of Washington-Success of Howe, 314.

Encampment of British on Bunker Hill, 530.

Encampment of Hessians near Bennington in 1777, 396.

Encampment of Washington at Cambridge in 1775, 567.

Engravers of the Revolution, Notice of, 317, 421.

Episcopacy designed for America, 459; Opposition to, 460.

Epitaph for Colonel Scammel, 431; Burke-Goldsmith, 504.

Erskine, Sir William, in Expedition to Danbury, 402; In Skirmish at Compo, 410.

Esopus the Capital of New York in 1777, 388.

Evacuation of New Haven in 1779, 425.

Everett, Honorable Edward, Speech at Concord in 1850, 554.

Ewing, Colonel, Letter of, about Discovery of Frances Slocum, 368.

Expedition, Foraging, under Baume, to Bennington-Instructions from Burgoyne-Indian Allies-Skirmish near Cambridge, 392; Measure for defending new Hampshire-Lang-don's Patriotism-Praising of Troops, 393; Stark's Refusal to accompany Lincoln-Censure of Congress-Result- Movements to oppose Baume, 394; Preparations for Battle-Disposition of the British Troops-Errors and Difficulties in Correction.395 Skirmishing in the Rain-Hessian Encampment-Stark's Promise and Fulfillment, 396.

Expedition to Canada under Arnold in 1775,90 Voyage up the Kennebec-Dead River-Return of Enos to Cambridge without Orders-His Trial and Acquittal, 192; Perilous Voyage down tbe Chaudière-Narrow Escape-Timely Relief lor the Troops, 193; Manifesto of Washington to Arnold-Joined by Indians Natanis and Sabatis-Arrival at Point Levi-Incidents of the March, 194. >

Expedition to Currytown, under Captain Gross, in 1781-Battle at New Dorlach, 294; Death of Captain M'Kim-Prisoners, 295.

Expedition of Governor Tryon to Danbury in 1777-Object-Landing of the British at Compo-Rising of the Militia-Character of the People, 402; March of British into Danbury-Head-quarters of Officers, 403; Imprudence of some Citizens-Retaliation of British-Burning of the Village, 404; Estimated Damage, 405; British attacked by Wooster-Return Fire-Death of Wooster-Approach of Arnold.408 Barricade at Ridgefield-Bravery of Arnold-Narrow Escape-March to Compo, 409; Skirmish with Erskine- Connecticut Militia-Action of Congress concerning Arnold, 410.

Expedition to Easton against Six Nations in 1779, under Sullivan, 336.

Expedition against German Flats in 1778, 225.

Expedition, marauding, up the Hudson, sent by Sir Henry Clinton, in 1777-Landing at Kingston, Rhinebeck Flats, and other Places-Burning Houses-Destruction of other Property, 388.

Expedition to Horseneck Landing in 1779, under Tryon-Skirmish at Greenwich between British advance Guards and Putnam's Scouts-Defeat of Americans-Escape of Putnam-Tryon plunders the Inhabitants, and retreats to Rye and King's Bridge, 412.

Expedition against Indians in Western New York in 1779, under Sullivan, 272; Capture and Execution of Hare and Newberry-Information from General Schuyler-Damming Otsego Lake-Its Effects, 273; March of Sullivan's Forces-Fortifications of the Enemy-Battle, 274; Effect of the Artillery- Retreat of the Enemy-Destruction of Catherinestown and other Villages and Plantations, 275; Approach to Genesee-Council of Indian Villages- Battle-Capture and Torture of Lieutenant Boyd.276 Destruction of Genesee and surrounding Country-Picture of the Desolation-Washington receives the Name of Anna ta kau-lcs (Town Destroyer), 277; Return of invading Army-Arrival at Wyoming-Oneidas driven from Home, 278.

Expedition against Indians in the Ohio Valley, under M'Intosh in 1778, 264.

Expedition against Indians in Onondaga Valley in 1779, under General Clinton-Destruction of Towns, 270; Alarm of the Oneidas, 271.

Expedition against the Five Nations of Indians in 1696, under Frontenac, 216.

Expedition against Indians at Oswegatchie in 1779, under Clinton-Attack on Cobelskill-Scalping Parties, 271.

Expedition against Indians in Wyoming Valley in 1778, under Butler, 362.

Expedition against Indians in Wyoming Valley in 1779, under Sullivan, 363. .

Expedition to Lexington and Concord under Colonel Smith and Major Pitcairn-Lexington in Arms-Midnight March of British, 523; Approach to Lexington-Citizens alarmed by Bells, Guns, and Drums-Militia called to the Green-Skirmish-Eight Patriots killed, 524; Patriots disperse-People of Concord aroused-Assembling of Militia-Town invested by British, 525; Destruction of Property-Rapid Augmentation of Militia-Preparations for Action, 526; Battle at Concord Bridge-Retreat of British to Village- Scalping Story explained, 527; Retreat of Enemy from Concord-Annoyance on Road by Militia, 528; Junction of Troops of Percy and Smith-Retreat to Charlestown-Skirmishes at West Cambridge and Prospect Hill, 529.

Expedition against Montreal, under Winthrop, in 1689-Failure, 451.

Expedition, Naval, off Sandy Hook in 1776, under Dayton and Alexander, 328; Capture of British Provision Ship. 329. Expedition, Naval, against Niagara in 1755, under Governor Shirley, 217.

Expedition to New Haven, under Tryon, in 1779-Landing of Troops, 422; Alarm-Bravery of Militia-Battle on Milford Hill-Death of Campbell, 423; Entrance of Enemy-Treatment of Dr. Daggett-Landing of Tryon, 424; Conduct of Enemy-People on East Rock-Evacuation by British, 425. Expedition against New York, under Washington, in 1781-Conference with the French at Wethersfield-Plans of Procedure-Junction of Armies near Dobb's Ferry-Ineffectual Attempts upon New York-Enterprise abandoned- Washington and Forces proceed to Yorktown, 436.

Expedition, marauding, to Norwalk, under Tryon, in 1779-Destruction of the Village-Conduct of Tryon, 414. Expedition to Staten Island in 1780, under Lord Stirling, 311. Expedition to Ticonderoga in pursuit of Johnson in 1781, under Clinton and Van Schaick, 290.

Expedition to Tryon County in 1780, under Clinton and Van Rensselaer- Dispatch of Orders to Colonel Brown, at Fort Paris-Engagement at Fort Keyser-Death of Brown, 280; Pursuit of Johnson by Van Rensselaer- Inaction of the latter-Battle of Klock's Field-Capture of Tories, 281; Pursuit of Johnson and Brant-Conduct of Van Rensselaer-Capture of Vrooman and his Party-Threatened Invasion, 282; Gloomy Prospect in the Mohawk Country-Patriotism of Colonel Willett-His Command of Tryon Militia, 283. Expedition to Wyoming Valley in 1775. under Plunket- Repulsed by the Yankees-Council of War-Enterprise abandoned, 348.

Expedition to Wyoming in 1784, under Armstrong, 373. Expenditures of British Government on Account of America prior to Revolution, 456.

Fairfield-Origin of Name, 416; Described by Dr. Dwight-Destruction of, 425; Tryon's Apology-Extent of Destruction, 426; Treatment of Mrs. Buckley-Interference of General Silliman-Humphrey's Elegy on Burning of, 427; Tryon's Retreat to Huntington, Long Island, 428.

Falls, Cohoes',described,35 Montmorenci, 203; St. Ann's Rapids, in River St. Lawrence, described, 206; Cedar Rapids, 207; Niagara, 227.

Fanaticism in New England. 449. _

Faneuil Hall described-Burned in 1761-Enlarged in 1805, 479; Meeting held in, to consider Port Bill in 1774, 507. Faneuil, Peter, Founder of Faneuil Hall, 1479.

Farrar, Captain Jonathan, at Battle of Lexington, 525.

Febiger, Adjutant Christian, at Battle of Bunker Hill, 546."Federalist," Notice of, 384.

Fellows, General, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,50 Situation of his Detachment, 74. _

Fermoy. Gen. De, Imprudence of, at Mount Independence, 135. Feu de Joie. Toast at. in Sullivan's Army, 270.

Finances of Revolutionary Government-Emission of Bills of Credit, 316; Continental paper Money-Form of Bills-Devices and Mottoes, 317; New emissions of Bills-Counterfeits issued by Topics-First coined Money, 318; Depreciation of paper Money-Confusion in Trade-Foreign and domestic Debt-Value of Bills in Specie, 319; Laws passed making paper Money legal Tender-Washington's Deprecation of the. Law-Its large Issues encourage Tories, 320; General Greene charged with enriching himself at public Expense-Excitement throughout the Country-Riot at Philadelphia- Convention at Hartford, 321.

Finch, Mr., Prisoner at Wyoming, 361.

Fish, Jabez. Notice of, 360.

Fisheries. New England, Bill for Destroying, 520.

Fitch, Governor Thomas, Notice of, 414.

Flag, American, Devices of, 192; ingenious, 242; American, wanted by Indians for Decoy.350 Pine Tree, described, 570, 576; Continental Marine. 576.

Fleet, Formation of. on Lake Champlain, 163; British, Arrives oft' Sandy Hook in 1778, 331: Of Admiral Howe returns from Newport to New York in 1778, 332; British, arrive off Norwalk Islands in 1777, 402; French, blockaded in Narragansett Bay by British.435 British, off Block Island in 1781, 436.

Florida discovered by Ponce De Leon,29 Invaded by De Soto, 30.

Flucker, Thomas, Notice of, 515.

Fonda. Major Jolies, Notice of, 280.

Foot, Ezra, Notice of, 407.

Ford, Honorable Gabriel. Notice of, 306, 314, 315.

Ford, Mrs., House of, Head quarters of Washington, Hamilton, and Tilghman, 310.

Forman, Judge, Anecdote of, 229.

Fortifications at Van Schaick's Island, 36,41 Fort Schuyler or Fort Stanwix, 38, 231, 237; Mount Hope and Mount Defiance,39 At Haver's Island.41 At Bemis's Heights,49 At Stillwater,58 Fort Hardy,71 Of Burgoyne's Camp, Remains of,89 Fort Edward, 93,95 Fort Miller,94 Terms in, defined,96 Fort William Henry-Fort George, 108; Fort William Henry, Destruction of-Fort Gage-Fort George, Ruins of.112 Fort Ticonderoga or Carillon, 115.118; Fort Howe, 115; On Island of Cape Breton, 119; At Crown Point, 120; At Mount Independence, 133; Fort Ann-Present Appearance of, 139; Fort St. Frederick, 150; Crown Point Description and present Appearance of, 151; At Isle Aux Noix-Near Plattsburgh, 166; At Rouse's Point, 167; At St. John's, 169, 172; At Chambly, 171,174, 289; At Mouth of Sorel River, 183; At Cape Diamond, near Quebec, 198; At Cedar Rapids, 207; Fort Wellington, near Wind-mill Point, on the St. Lawrence, 210; Near Ogdensburgh, 212; Fort Frontenac, on the St. Lawrence, Captured by Colonel Bradstreet in 1758, 215; At Oswego, 216, 217, 220; Fort Ontario, 217; Fort Niagara, 216, 224; Forts Stanwix, Newport, and Ball, 231; Fort Johnson, 232; Fort Dayton, on German Flats, 243; Fort Schuyler, Topography of, 249; Destroyed by Fire and Flood in 1781, 252, 282; Fort Herkimer or Fort Dayton, 254; Fort Herkimer, Topography of, 255; Fort Plain, Plan and Description of, 261; Fort Clyde-Fort Plank, 262; In Schoharie Valley, 265, 279, 280; In Cherry Valley, 268; Middle Fort, 279; Lower Fort-Fort Hunter, in Mohawk Valley, 280, 290; Fort Paris, in Stone Arabia, 280; Fort Rensselaer, in Mohawk Valley, 283; Fort M'Kean, 295; Fort Orange (now Albany), 301; Fort Nonsense, 306; Fort Lee, 307; Forty Fort and Fort Wintermoot, in Valley of Wyoming, 340, 351; Fort Durkee, 345; Fort Wyoming, 346; Fort Jenkins, at Wyoming, 351; Names and Position of all Forts in Wyoming, 353; Forty Fort, Site of, 365; Fort Dickinson, Wyoming, 373; Fitch's Point, 413: Fort Hale or Little Fort, on Black Rock, New Haven, 424, 425; Old Forts in, at Boston, 451; Fort Independence, Boston Harbor, 478; Of Boston Neck, 513; In Vicinity of Boston after Battle of Lexington, 537, 560, 567, 571; On Breed's Hill, 540: At Boston.574 On Bunker Hill, 539; On Plowed Hill, 571; At Lechmere Point, 555; At Portsmouth. New Hampshire, 568.

Forty Fort, 358, 365.

Fox, Charles James, first Speech of, in Parliament on Boston Port Bill, 503; Satirizes George III., 519. _ __

France acknowledges Independence of United States in 1778, 87.

Francis, Colonel, killed at Battle of Hubbardton, 146.

Franklin, Dr. Benjamin, Christening of, 114; Matures Plan for Convention at Albany in 1754, 303; Invents Stove in 1742, Advocates Stamp Act in Congress at Albany in 1754, 461; Advice to Ingersoll, 466; Republishes Letters of "Pennsylvania Farmer" in London and Paris, 476; Chosen Agent for Massachusetts, 493; Publishes Letters of Hutchinson and others in London, 494; Summoned before Privy Council-Vow on dismissal as Post- master General, 495; Visits Dissenters in North of England to enlist them in American Cause, 517; Sends forth Address to People of England and others, 519; Sails for America, abandoning all Hope of Reconciliation, 521; Appointed by Congress Post master General in 1775- Post-office Account-book, 568; Receives Balance due for Services as Colonial Agent in England-Pays five Hundred Dollars as charitable Donation for Relief of wounded at Lexington and Concord, and Widows and Orphans of the killed, 575.

Franklin, Colonel John, invests Wilkesbarre Fort in 1784.372 Drives Commissioners from Valley of Wyoming-Arrested for Treason, 375; Discharged, 376.

Fraser, General, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,50 Death of,52 Account of Death of, by Baroness Reidesel-Place of Death of-Last Request of granted,65 Burial of-Humanity of Americans toward,66 Burial-place of, 70.

Free-masonry at Morristown, 307.

Freneau. Philip, Quotations from, 37, 43, 533. 537, 571.

Frey, Major, captured at Siege of Fort Schuyler, 248. _ _

Frontenac. Count Louis, Expedition against Five Nations in 1696, 216.

Frost, Captain, at Darien in 1781, 414.

Fulton, Robert, first Steam boat on Hudson-Price of Passage of, 35.

Gage, General Thomas, Notice of, 478, 480, 483; Arrives in Boston in 1774, 507; Becomes a Tyrant in the Eyes of Bostonians.509 Attempts to seize Arms and Ammunition at Cambridge in 1774, 514; Sends Expedition against Concord in 1775, 523; Restrictions and Perfidy of, in Boston after Battle of Lexington.535 Soliloquy of.537 Summons Council of War on Morning of Battle of Bunker Hill, 540; Burus

Charlestown with Carcass, 545; Recalled to make Explanation to King George after Battle of Bunker Hill-Biographical Sketch of, 573.

Gall, General, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.

Gansevoort, Colonel Peter, appointed to Command Fort Schuyler- Biographical Sketch of, 240; Letters to General Schuyler imploring Aid, 241; In Expedition against Onondagas, 270.

Gardinier, Captain, at Siege of Fort Schuyler, 247.

Gardner, Henry, appointed Receiver General of Massachusetts in 1774, 516.

Gardner, Colonel, at Battle of Bunker Hill-Death of, dramatized, 546.

Garrick's Couplet on Goldsmith, 504.

Garth, General, Notice of, 427, 428.

Gates, General, superseded by Schuyler,38 Withdrawal,39 Supersedes Schuyler-Arrival at Van Schaick's Island,42 Quarters at Bemis's Heights,47 Advances to Stillwater,48 Increase of Army at Stillwater,59 Kindness to British Invalids at Stillwater,73 Terms proposed to Burgoyne,78 Introduction to Burgoyne,80 Awarded Gold Medal,84 Letter to Burgoyne relative to Massacre of Women and Children, 100; Letter to Burgoyne in 1777, 389.

Geake, Samuel, Notice of, 2-12.

Genesee Valley, Destruction of, its Towns and Property in 1779, 277.

Genesee River, Notice of, 224.

George II., Death of, announced to his Heir, 457.

George 111., Accession of, 456; Biographical Sketch of, 457; Satirized by Fox, 519.

Gerard, M., Minister from France, succeeded by Luzerne, 311.

German Flats, Origin of Name, 253; Stone Church at, 254; Expedition against-Destruction of Settlement by Brant in 1778, 255; Rencounter at, between Wordsworth and Indians, 298.

Gerrish, Colonel, at Battle of Bunker Hill, 544.

Gerry, Elbridge, at Head of Massachusetts Committee of Supply, 522.

Getman, Captain, at Schell's Bush, 299,

Gibbon, Edward, takes Sides with Americans on Eve of Revolution- Biographical Sketch of. 519.

Gi-en-gwa-tah, Seneca Chief, at Battle of Wyoming, 354.

Girty, Simon, Tory, 264.

Glen's Falls, Scenery and Incidents of, 105.

Glover at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.

Gnadenhutten, Destruction of, 343.

Gotfe, General, English Regicide, concealed at New Haven, 419, 420.

Goldsmith, Oliver, Extracts from "Retaliation"-Epitaph for Burke, 504.

Gore, Governor Christopher, wounded in Riot at Boston when Boy, 489.

Gould, Colonel, Death of, 409.

Government, British, caricatured, 158.

Grafton, Duke of, Augustus Henry-Policy of-Biographical Sketch of, 482.

Grasshopper, Field-piece, Notice of, 279.

Grave of M Richardson Stoddard, 148; Ethan Allen, 161; Near Fort Jenkins, Wyoming, of Victims scalped, 353; Colonel Zebulon Butler, 367; Huguenots at Kingston, 389; General Wooster-Its Marks obliterated, 406; Colonel Humphreys at New Haven-Major Campbell, 424; Arnold's Wife, 429; Vault of Mather Family, 561.

Graves, Admiral, in Command of British Fleet at Battle of Bunker Hill, 540.

Great Tree, Seneca Chief, Treachery of, at Schoharie, 267.

Greene, General, charged with enriching himself at public Expense, 321; In Command at Springfield in 1700.323 Headquarters near Middlebrook, with Washington, in 1778, 332; At Bunker Hill, 566.

Greenland and Iceland, mild Climate of, in former Times, 21.

Green Mountain Boys. Regiment of, at Ticonderoga, 155; Captured Crown Point in 1775, 153.

Greenfield Hill, Notice of, 417.

Gregg, Captain, Adventure of, 252.

Gregg, Colonel, at Battle of Bennington, 394.

Grenville, George, biographical Sketch of-Originator of Stamp Act, 460; Speech of, 471.

Gridley, Captain Samuel, at Battle of Bunker Hill, 539, 543.

Gridley, Colonel Richard, wounded at Battle of Bunker Hill-Biographical Sketch of, 546.

Gross, Captain, Expedition to Currytown, 294.

Grummon's Hill described, 415.

Gunn, Abel, Notice of, 384.

Guy, Park, 234.

Haddin, Lieutenant, at Battle of Stillwater, 54.

Haldimand, Sir Frederick, Threat of, executed against the Oneidas in 1779, 278.

Hale, Captain Nathan, Notice of, 425.

Hale, Colonel, at Battle of Stillwater,51 at Battle of Hubbard-ton- Censured for Cowardice-Death of, 145..

Halleck, Quotation from, 337, 364.

Hamilton, Brigadier General (English), at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.

Hamilton, General Alexander, Anecdote of, 315; Advocate of the Constitution-Suppresses Doctors' Mob in New York, 384.

Hamilton, Gerard (Single-speech Hamilton), Notice of, 476.

Hamilton, Mr., Anecdote of, at Expedition to Danbury, 403.

Hamilton, Mrs. (Miss Schuyler), Notice of, 315.

llammell, Major, Notice of, 242.

Hammond, Lebbeus, Notice of, 358, 370.

Hand bills issued at Boston, 496, 507, 572.

Hancock, John, Liberality of, 473; Member of Boston Committee of Correspondence in 1774, 513; Captain of Governor's Independent Cadets- Dismissal from, by Gage, 514; Chosen President of Provincial Congress at Concord in 1774, 515; Biographical Sketch of (see Biography of Signers of Declaration of Independence, Appendix)-Retires to Woburn for Safety, 523; Anecdote of, on signing Declaration of Independence, 537; Mementoes of, 561; On Committee to draught Instructions for and Commission of General Washington, 563.

Hancock, John, Nephew of the Patriot, Notice of, 561.

Hand, General Edward, biographical Sketch of-In Sullivan's Expedition, 274. ^

Han Yerry, Oneida Sachem, Notice of, 278.

Hare, Capture and Execution of, 273.

Hardenburg, Lieutenant, in Expedition against Oswegatchie,

Harnage, Major, at Battle of Stillwater, 55.

Harper, Captain Alexander, Capture of, by Tories and Indians,

2/8. Harper, Colonel John, sent to Oghkwaga-Returns to Harpers-field, 237; Destroys Schoyere in 1779,275; In Mohawk Valley, 289.

Harrington, Jonathan, Caleb, and Abijah. Notice of, 553, 554.

Harrison, Robert H., succeeds Joseph Reed as Secretary to Washington, 567.

Hartford, Convention at, in 1779, 321, 432; First Settlement of- Organized as one of the United Colonies of New England in 1643, 433; Incidents of, 434, 435.

Hartley, Colonel, at Wyoming, 363.

Harvard, Reverend John, endows University bearing his own Name in 1638, 555.

Haynes, John, first Governor of Connecticut, 433.

Head quarters of Revolutionary Officers at Bemis's Heights in 1777,45 Of Officers of Northern Army at Albany, 304; Of Washington at Morristown, 306, 309, 310; At New Windsor, on the Hudson, 313; At White Plains in 1778, 331; At Fredericksburgh-Middlebrook, 332; Of Steuben at Middlebrook in 1779, 333; Of Colonel Butler at Wintermoot's Fort in 1778, 353; Of Agnew and Erskiue on Expedition to Danbury in 1777, 403; Of Putnam at Reading in 1779, 411; At Fairfield, 427; At Cambridge in 1775, 555. 556.

Heath, General, in Command of Hudson Highlands in 1777, 307; Receives his Appointment in 1775, 516; At Battle of Bunker Hill, 566.

Hendrick, Mohawk Sachem, Notice of-Anecdote of, 106; His Eloquence, 107; Rebuke to Governor Delaney, 109.

Henry, Patrick, Eloquence and Revolutions of, against Stamp Act in 1765, 466.

Henry, Judge, Notice of-In Expedition to Canada in 1775,198.

Herkimer, Abraham and George, appointed to shoot Brant's Attendants, 238.

Herkimer, General, sent to Oshkwaga-Interview with Brant, 238; At Siege of Fort Schuyler.245 Wounded, 246; Residence of-His Grave, 260; Incidents of his Death, 261.

Herrick, Colonel, at Battle of Bennington, 397.

Hessians, Origin of Name of-At Battle of Stillwater,51 Ludicrous Appearance of, after the Surrender of Saratoga-Advent into Cambridge- Kindness of the People toward,82 Encampment of, near Bennington in 1777, 396.'

Hewett, Captain, at Wyoming, 353.

Howes, George R. T" Member of " Boston Tea Party"-His Character- Patriotism-Death, 509.

Hill, George, Quotation from, 485.

Hill, Thomas, Notice of, 554.

Hillhouse, Captain, at Battle of Milford Hill, 423.

Hillhouse, Honorable James, plants Elms at New Haven, 428.

Hillsborough, Earl of, circular Letter to Colonies, 484.

Historians, Local, of Central New Y'ork, 292.

Historical Society of Connecticut, Relics in Collection of, 437, 438, 439; Of Massachusetts, Relics in Collection of. 562.

History, early, of America,15 Testimony of. relative to Benedict Arnold,55 Of Skenesborough or Whitehall, 137; Of Montreal, 178; Of Quebec, 183,184; Of Syracuse, 229; True Aim of, 248; Of German Flats, 253; Of Tryon County, 292; Of Albany, 301; Of Wyoming, 340; Of Kingston, 385, 386; Of the Huguenots, 386; Of Salem, 416; Of New Haven.418 Of Puritans, 440; Of Boston, 445; Of Quakers, 450; Of Cambridge, 555.

Hobart, John Sloss, one of the first Judges of New Y'ork Supreme Court in 1777, 367.

Holcomb, Luther, at Expedition to Danbury, 403.

Holderness, Lord, Notice of, 302.

Hollenback, Mr., Notice of, 360.

Hompasch. Baron, Daughter of, elopes to America with Boling-broke, 329.

Honeywood, Quotation from, 485.

Hooker, Reverend Thomas, Notice of, 433.

Hoosick Falls, Description of, 391.

House, Reidesel, at Saratoga,89 Block, Fort Plain, 262; Butler. in Mohawk Valley, 285; Sir John Johnson (Hall), 286; Mansion of General Schuyler. Albany, 304; Washington and Schuyler's Head-quarters, Morristown, 315; Mathews, 323; Old Tavern, Elizabethport, 328; Liberty Hall-Elizabethtown Point, 329; Steuben's Head-quarters, Middle-brook.333 Wintermoot's Fort, 351; Red, 375; Van Kleek, Poughkeepsie, 383; Livingston, near Poughkeepsie, 385; Constitution, Kingston, New York, 387; Putnam's Head-quarters, Reading, Connecticut, 411; Buckley, Norwalk, 416, 426; Residence of Arnold in New Haven.421 First Meeting, in Connecticut, 433; Webb, Wethersfield, 436; Province, Boston, 474; Faueuil Hall, Boston, 479; Old South Meeting, Boston, described, 490; Hancock, Boston, 507; Clark, Lexington, Massachusetts, 523, 553; Barrett, Concord, Massachusetts, 526; Washington's Headquarters, Cambridge, 555; Reidesel, Cambridge, 557.

Howe, Lord Viscount George, Expedition of, under Abercrombie, 112; Bravery of, at Ticonderoga, 118; His Death-Biographical Sketch of, 119.

Howe, Admiral, Return of Fleet of, from Newport to New York in 1778, 332; Arrives off Sandy Hook in 1776, 386.

Howe, General Robert, ordered to Pompton by Washington to quell Rebellion in 1781, 314.

Howe. General Sir William, Duplicity of, concerning the Troops of Burgoyne,82 Sent with his Brother Richard on Commission to American Congress in 1777-Their Proclamation, 308; Kits out Expedition to Danbury, 402; Arrival of, at Boston in 1775, after Battle of Lexington, 537; In Command at Battle of Bunker Hill, 541; llis Esteem of Dr. Warren, 548; Left in Command of Boston on recalling of Gage, 573; Issues Proclamations exciting Indignation of Washington, 574.

Hubhardton, first Settlement of-Battle-ground of, 144; Battlefield of, described, 146.

Hubley, Colonel, Notice of, 278.

Huddlestone, Spy, Execution of, 384.

Hudson River, Steam-boats of,35 Difficulty in crossing, in 1777

Hudson, Hendrick, explores North River in 1609, 300.

Huguenots, Colony of, destroyed by Spaniards, in Florida, in 1564,32 History of, 386; Graves of, at Kingston, New York, 389.

Hull, Major, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,50 Biographical Sketch of, 55.

Huntington, Colonel, in Expedition to Danbury, 403.

Humphreys, Colonel David. Quotation from, 427, 428; Soldier-poet of the Revolution, 428,431; Biographical Sketch of-His Monument, 429.

Hurd, Nathaniel, copper-plate Engraver, Notice of, 317.

Hutchinson, Thomas, biographical Sketch of-His House attacked, 467; His other Property attacked in Boston in 1765, 468; appointed Governor of Massachusetts in 1771, 493.

Immigrants. Pilgrim, Influx of, in 1634, 448;

Incursion of Sir John Johnson into Schoharie Country in 1780-Attack on Schoharie Forts-Boldness of Murphy, 279; Johnson's March to Fort Hunter- Destruction of Property, 280.

Incursion of Sir John Johnson with Indians and Tories into Mohawk Valley in 1780, 288; Captures Sammons's Family-Destroys their Dwelling- Cruelties and Crimes of Invaders-Recovery of hidden Plate-Retreat to Canada, 289.

Incursion of Ross and Butler into Mohawk Valley in 1781-Action of Willett-Battle at Johnstown-Adventures of Sammons, 290: Retreat of British-Flight on West Canada Creek-Death of Walter Butler-Last Battle near the Mohawk, 291.

Independence of United States acknowledged by France in

1778. 87. Independents or Separatists, 441.