Chapter XXXII: "From Cain to Catiline, the world hath known (6)
Ward, General Artemas, appointed temporary Commander-inchief in 1775, 190; Biographical Sketch of, 516; At Battle of Bunker Hill, 541, 556.
Warner, Colonel Seth, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,49 Biographical Sketch of, 153; At Battle of Bennington, 393, 394.
Warren, James, Biographical Sketch of, 494.
Warren. Dr. Joseph, Oration» of, in Boston Old South Church, 522; Presides in Provincial Congress of Massachusetts in
1775, 531, 564; At Battle of Bunker Hill.542 Killed, 546; Biographical Sketeh of, 548; Masonic Honors to his Memory-Monument on Breed's Hill, 549.
Warren, Mrs. Mercy, Quotation from, 487; Biographical Sketch of 464.
Washington, General George. Manifesto of, issued at Middle-brook in 1777, 133; Recommends Arnold, 136; Visit to Boston in 1789, 143; Appointed Commander-in-chief of Continental Forces in 1775-Takes Command of Army at Cambridge-His Generals-Sends Arnold on Expedition to Canada, 190; Manifesto to Arnold, 194; Censure of Butterfield and Bedell, 207; Opinion in regard to Convention of British at Cedar Rapids, 209; Head quarters at Morristown, 306; Establishes Cantonments from Princeton to the Hudson, under control of Putnam. 307: Proclamation of, counter to that of Brothers Howe, 308; Opposition to his Policy-His Independence and Sagacity-Leaves Head-quarters at Morristown, and proceeds to Middlebrook.309 Head-quarters of, at New Windsor, on the Hudson-Holds Council of War to quell Rebellion at Princeton, 313; Recognition of Ford at Mount Vernon-Illustration of his Character, 314; Prohibits Gambling- His religious Toleration, 315; Deprecation of paper Money as legal Tender, 320; Deceived by Clinton at Short Hills, 323; Head quarters of at White Plains in 1778, 331; First Conference with Rochambeau and Ternay at Newport in 1780-Returns to Camp at West Point-Second Conference with Rochambeau at Wethersfield, 435; Conference at Webb House, Wethersfield, to Concert plan of Campaign in 1781-Menaces New York-Abandons Siege-Proceeds with Forces to Yorktown-Extract from Diary, 436; Headquarters at Cambridge, 555; Letter of to Poet Slave, Phillis, 556; Chantrey's Statue of in State House, Boston, 561; Appointed Commander-in-chief of American Forces in 1775-Acceptance and Reply- Salary of-Modesty, 563; Leaves Philadelphia for Cambridge-Reception at New York. Watertown, and Cambridge-Takes Command of Army, 504; Calls Council of War-Organizes Army-Issues general Order, 565; Sends armed Vessels to intercept British Supplies from Boston, 569; Sends Forces to Plowed Hill and Charlestown Road, 571; Writes President of Congress, charging that body with Neglect-Camp on Bunker Hill-Calls Council of War, 573; Proclamations of Howe-Retaliates by ordering Sullivan and others to seize all Officers of Government unfriendly to Patriots, 575; Renders Account to Government for Expenses incurred by Lady Washington in visiting Camp during War-Explanation, 576.
Washington, Lady, with her Husband at Head-quarters, near Middlebrook, in 1778, 332; Arrival at Cambridge in 1775. 576. Waterbury, Colonel, at Expedition to Danbury in 1777, 402. Water Gap, Pennsylvania, Notice of, 338.
Watts, Major, at Siege of Fort Schuyler in 1777, 244.
Wayne, General, in Command of Pennsylvania Troops in 1781, 312.
Webb, Colonel, at Battle of Springfield, 324.
Webb, General. Perfidy and Cowardice of, 110.
Webb, Dr., Notiee of, 562. .
Webster, Daniel, Orations at Bunker Hill Monument, 1825, 1843, 559.
Weed, David, Notiee of, 402.
Wells, Charles F., Notiee of, 365.
Wells, Eleazer, Notiee of, 286.
Wemple, Colonel, Notice of. 263.
Wentworth, Governor Banning, Flight to Boston for Safety in 1775. 568.
Wesson, Colonel, at Battle of Stillwater,51 At Siege of Fort Schuyler in 1777, 242.
West Point, Washington's Army at, in 1778, 332.
Weymouth, Massachusetts. Settlement of, in 1622, 445. Whalley, General, English Regicide, concealed at New Haven, 419."Whig" and " Tory." Origin of,71 Renewal of Terms, 486. Whigs. Meeting of, at Cherry Valley in 1775, 233.
Whipple, William, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,49 At Battle of Bennington, 393.
White Eyes. Indian Chief, Fidelity of, 264.
Whitefield. Reverend George, biographical Sketch of, 336; Acquaints Dr. Langdon with Secret of attempt to establish Episcopacy in America, 489.
Whitehall the Theater of hostile Preparations in 1812, 139. Whittier, J. G., Quotation from. 150, 432.
Wilcox, Quotation from, 253, 305, 306.
Wilkes, John, biographical Sketch of, 520.
Wilkinson. General James, at Battle of Stillwater,56 Biographical Sketch of-Speeeh before Congress, 84.
Willard, Counselor, at Battle of Bunker Hill, 541.
Willett. Colonel Marinus, joins the Garrison of Fort Schuyler, 242, 244; Biographical Notiee of, 244; Volunteers to he ji Messenger, 250; Left in Command of the Garrison, 252; Patriotism in Mohawk Valley-His Command of Tryon County Militia, 283; At Fort Hunter, Mohawk Valley, 290; Sends Expedition, to Currytown, 294.
Williams, Colonel Ephraim,. Rock where shot, 106; Biographical Sketch of, 107.
Williams, Colonel, at Battle of Bennington, 394.
Williams, Major, killed at Battle of Bunker Hill, 546.
Williams, Otho H" Notice of, 565.
Willie, Walter, Notice of, 302.
Willis, Quotation from, 113.
Wilson cruelly treated by Indians-Speeeh of Indian Messenger John, 349.
Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, Notice of, 338.
Windmill Point. Post of Canada Patriots in 1837, 210.
Windsor, Connecticut, Notice of, 436.
Wine, Madeira, Seizure of, in Boston in 1767, 478.
Winslow. Edward, Biographical Sketch of, 445,
Wintermoot's Fort, 351.
Winthrop, Governor John, Arrival of, in New England, 416, Expedition to Montreal, 451.
Witchcraft in New England, 447.
Woodworth, Captain Ephraim, at Battle of Stillwater, 58. Woodworth, Captain Solomon, Skirmish of, with Indians at German Flats, 298.
Wolcott at Battle ol Bemis's Heights. 50.
Wolfe, Genera] James, Appointment of, in 1758,120; Approach of. to Quebec, 184; Death of-Biographical Sketeh of, 188; Monument of, 189, 205.
Women, Patriotism in Revolution, 352, 488, 512.
Wool, General, Notice of, 226. _
Woolsey, Major, at Middle Fort, Schoharie, 279.
Wooster, General David, at Expedition to Danbury, 402; Honor conferred on, by Congress, unheeded-Marks of Grave obliterated, 406; Attacks British at Danbury-Killed-Biographical Sketch of, 408. . .
Wordsworth, Captain, Conceals Charter of Connecticut in Oak Tree at Hartford, 435.
Wormwood, Lieutenant, sent to Cherry Valley-Killed, 297. Writs, Quo Warranto, defined, 434; Of Assistance, 459.
Wyllys, Honorable Samuel, Owner ot Charter Oak, 435. Wyoming Valley- Flight of the People over the Pocono-Incidents of the Flight- Providential Aid of Hollenbaek-Preservation of Papers.360 Picture of the Flight-Bad Faith of Invaders, 361; Their Departure from the Valley- Indian Cruelties-Arrival of Succor-Expedition against the Indians, 362; Return of Settlers-Continued Alarm-Murder of Sloeuh-Sullivan's Expedition-The Valley a Scene of War, Blond, and Suffering, 363; Efforts to erect a Monument-Ladies form Luzerne Monumental Association-Success, 366; Residence and Grave ol Colonel Z. Butler-History of Slocum Family- Abduction of Frances Slocum, 367; Singular Discovery of her, 368; Interview with White Kindred-Narrative and Condition-Names of her Children, 369; A Sabbath at Wyoming-Incidents of Life ol Mrs. Myers- Escape of her Father and Brother from Indians, 370; Revival of Civil War-Decree of Trenton-Its Effect-Injustice toward the Yankees-Inaction ot Congress, 371; Great Deluge-Danger and Distress of Inhabitants- Reappearance of Soldiers-Renewal of Hostilities.372 Armstrong's Expedition-Stratagem-Change of Public Sentiment-Censors-Appeal lor Relief, 373; Organization of Luzerne County-New Difficulties- Commissioners repulsed by Franklin-His Arrest for Treason-Visited by Colonel Ethan Allen, 375; Discharged-Pickering's Escape to Philadelphia- Returns to the Valley-Abduction and Treatment-Difficulties cease, and the Vale ever after a Picture of Repose and Prosperity, 376. Wyoming. Authors on-Campbell, 341, 364: Minor, 340, 341, 350, 352, 357, 361. 362, 363, 365, 367, 376; Colonel Stone, 350, 354: Mallory, 365; Wells, 365; Silliman, 365; Stone, 376; Gordon, Chapman, 376.
Wyoming, Description and Incidents of, 340;341 Purchase of, from Indians, 344; Civil War at, in 1769-71, 345; Democratic Government established in 1771, 347; Under Protection of Connecticut in 1771-Enjoys Peace until 1775-Hostilities renewed by Northumberland Militia- Inhabitants petition Congress for Redress, 348; Identified with General History of the Union-Exposed Position, 349; Alarm at. in 1778-Condition of Settlement-Apathy of Congress-Patriotism of Women, 352; Approach of Indians and Tories-Preparations for Defense-Council of War-Position ot Forts, 353; Decision of People-Preparations for Battle-Forces of the Enemy-Campbell's Injustice to Brant, 354; Disposition of Belligerents lor Battle-Speech of Colonel Z Butler-Attack, 355; Battle-Order of Denison mistaken-Retreat of Americans-Scenes of Blood at Monocasy Island.356 Escape of Butler and Denison-Cruelties-of Indians-Scene at Esther's Rock, 357; Cruelties of Queen Esther (Catharine Montour)-Scenes at Forty Fort-Negotiations for Surrender-Escape of Colonel Z. Butler,.358; Surrender of the Fort-Treaty Table-Conduct of Tories-Bad Faith of Indians. 359
Yale College, Notice of-Political Character of, in Revolution. 431.
Yankee Doodle, Origin of, 81, 480; Played at Surrender of Burgoyne,81; Played in Lord Percy's Regiment at Roxbury, 528; Yankee Lumberman, Anecdote of, 371.
Yankees and Pennymites, Hostilities between, 345; Injustice toward Yankees in Valley of Wyoming in 1783, 371.
Yates. Robert, one of first Judges of N. Y. Supreme Court, 387 Yest, François, biographical Sketeh and Reminiscences of, 175.
Zinzendorf, Count Nicholas L., biographical Sketch of-First Explorer in Wyoming Valley-Adventures with Indians, 342, In His Camp ground, 343.In His Campground, 343.
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