CHAPTER CXXIV.

Arrival of a French Fleet-Correspondence of Washington and the

Count D'Estaing-Plans of the Count-Perturbation at New

York-Excitement in the French Fleet-Expedition against

Rhode Island-Operations by Sea and Land-Failure of the Ex-

pedition-Irritation between the Allied Forces-Considerate

Letter of Washington to the Count D'Estaing

CHAPTER CXXV.

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Indian Warfare-Desolation. of the Valley of Wyoming-Move-

ments in New York-Counter-movements of Washington-

Foraging Parties of the Enemy-Baylor's Dragoons Massacred at

Old Tappan-British Expedition against Little Egg Harbour-

Massacre of Pulaski's Infantry-Retaliation on Donop's Rangers

-Arrival of Admiral Byron-Endeavours to entrap D'Estaing,

but is disappointed-Expedition against St. Lucia-Expedition

against Georgia-Capture of Savannah-Georgia subdued-

General Lincoln sent to command in the South

CHAPTER CXXVI.

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Winter Cantonments of the American Army-Washington at Mid-

dlebrook-Plan of Alarm Signals for the Jerseys-Lafayette's

project for an Invasion of Canada-Favoured by Congress-Con-

demned by Washington-Relinquished-Washington in Phila-

delphia-The war spirit declining-Dissensions in Congress-

Sectional feelings-Patriotic appeals of Washington-Plans for

the next campaign-Indian atrocities to be repressed-Avenging

Expedition set on foot-Discontents of the Jersey Troops-Ap-

peased by the interference of Washington-Successful Campaign

against the Indians

CHAPTER CXXVII.

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Predatory Warfare of the Enemy-Ravages in the Chesapeake-

Hostilities on the Hudson-Verplanck's Point and Stony Point

taken-Capture of New Haven-Fairfield and Norwalk destroyed

-Washington plans a counter-stroke-Storming of Stony Point

-Generous Letter of Lee

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CHAPTER CXXVIII.

Expedition against Penobscot-Night Surprisal of Paulus Hook-
Washington fortifies West Point-His style of living there-
Table at Head-quarters-Sir Henry Clinton reinforced-Arrival
of D'Estaing on the Coast of Georgia-Plans in consequence-
The French Minister at Washington's Highland Camp-Letter
to Lafayette D'Estaing co-operates with Lincoln-Repulsed at
Savannah-Washington reinforces Lincoln-Goes into Winter-
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CONTENTS.

CHAPTER CXXIX.

Sufferings of the Army at Morristown-Rigorous Winter-De-

rangement of the Currency-Confusion in the Commissariat-

Impressment of Supplies-Patriotic Conduct of the People of

New Jersey-The Bay of New York frozen over-Lord Stir-

ling's Expedition against Staten Island-Knyphausen's Incursion

into the Jerseys-Caldwell's Church at Elizabethtown burnt—

Character of its Pastor-Foray into Westchester County-Burn-

ing of Young's House in the Valley of the Neperan

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Arnold in Command of Philadelphia-Unpopular Measures-Ar-

nold's Style of Living-His Schemes and Speculations-His Col-

lisions with the Executive Council-His Land Project-Charges

sent against him to Congress-His Address to the Public-

Charges referred to a Court-Martial- His Marriage-Verdict of

the Court-Martial-Arnold reprimanded-Obtains Leave of

Absence from the Army

CHAPTER CXXXI.

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South Carolina threatened-Its Condition and Population-Stormy

Voyage of Sir Henry Clinton-Loss of Horses-Character of

Lieutenant-Colonel Tarleton-Fleet arrives at Tybee-Sir Henry

Clinton advances upon Charleston-Lincoln prepares for Defence

-Commodore Whipple-Governor Rutledge-Forebodings of

Washington-Embarkation of British Troops at New York-

Washington sends De Kalb with Reinforcements-His hopeful

Letter to Steuben

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CHAPTER CXXXII.

Evils of the Continental Currency-Military Reforms proposed by

Washington-Congress jealous of Military Power-Committee

of Three sent to confer with Washington-Losses by Deprecia-

tion of the Currency to be made good to the Troops-Arrival of

Lafayette Scheme for a combined Attack upon New York-

Arnold has Debts and Difficulties-His Proposals to the French

Minister-Anxious to return to the Army-Mutiny of the Con-

necticut Troops-Washington writes to Reed for Aid from Penn-

sylvania-Good Effects of his Letter

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CHAPTER CXXXIII.

Siege of Charleston continued-British Ships enter the Harbour-

British Troops march from Savannah-Tarleton and his Dra-

goons-His Brush with Colonel Washington-Charleston rein-

b

forced by Woodford-Tarleton's Exploits at Monk's Corner—

At Laneau's Ferry-Sir Henry Clinton reinforced-Charleston

capitulates-Affair of Tarleton and Buford on the Waxhaw—

Sir Henry Clinton embarks for New York

CHAPTER CXXXIV.

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Knyphausen marauds the Jerseys-Sacking of Connecticut Farms

Murder of Mrs. Caldwell-Arrival and Movements of Sir Henry

Clinton-Springfield burnt-The Jerseys evacuated

CHAPTER CXXXV.

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Washington applies to the State Legislatures for aid-Subscrip-

tions of the Ladies of Philadelphia-Gates appointed to com-

mand the Southern Department-French Fleet arrives at New-

port-Preparation for a combined Movement against New York

-Arnold obtains Command at West Point-Greene resigns

the Office of Quartermaster-General

CHAPTER CXXXVI.

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North Carolina-Difficulties of its Invasion-Character of the

People and Country- Sumter, his Character and Story-Rocky

Mount-Hanging Rock-Slow Advance of De Kalb-Gates takes

Command-Desolate March-Battle of Camden-Flight of Gates

-Sumter surprised by Tarleton at the Waxhaws-Washington's

Opinion of Militia-His Letter to Gates

CHAPTER CXXXVII.

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Treason of Arnold-His Correspondence with the Enemy-His

Negotiations with André-Parting Scene with Washington-

Midnight Conference on the Banks of the Hudson-Return of

André by Land-Circumstances of his Capture

CHAPTER CXXXVIII.

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Interview of Washington with the French Officers at Hartford-

Plan of Attack disconcerted-Washington's Return-Scenes at

Arnold's Head-Quarters in the Highlands-Tidings of Andre's

Capture-Flight of Arnold-Letters from the Traitor-Washing-

ton's Precautions-Situation of Mrs. Arnold

CHAPTER CXXXIX.

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Andre's Conduct as a Prisoner-His Conversations with Colonel
Tallmadge-Story of Nathan Hale-André's Prison at Tappan-
Correspondence on his behalf-His Trial-Execution-Reward
of the Captors-Reward of Arnold-His Proclamation-After
Fortunes of Mrs. Arnold

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CONTENTS.

CHAPTER CXL.

Greene takes Command at West Point-Insidious Attempts to

shake the Confidence of Washington in his Officers-Plan to en-

trap Arnold-Character of Sergeant Champe-Court of Inquiry

into the Conduct of Gates-Greene appointed to the Southern

Department-Washington's Instructions to him- Incursions

from Canada-Mohawk Valley ravaged-State of the Army-

Reforms adopted-Enlistment for the War-Half-pay

CHAPTER CXLI.

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The Marquis Lafayette and his Light Infantry-Proposes a brilliant
Stroke-Preparations for an Attack on the British Posts of New
York Island-Visit of the Marquis of Chastellux to the American
Camp-Washington at Head-Quarters-Attack on the British
Posts given up-Stark forages Westchester County-Exploit of
Tallmadge on Long Island

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CHAPTER CXLII.

Rigorous Measures of Cornwallis in South Carolina-Ferguson sent

to scour the Mountain Country between the Catawba and the

Yadkin-Cornwallis in a Hornet's Nest-Movements of Fergu-

n-Mountain Men and fierce Men from Kentucky-Battle of

King's Mountain-Retrograde March of Cornwallis

CHAPTER CXLIII.

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Marion-His Character-Bye Names-Haunts-Tarleton in quest

of him-Sumter on the West Side of the Santee-His Affair with

Tarleton at Black Stock Hill-Gates at Hillsborough-His do-

mestic Misfortunes-Arrival of Greene-His considerate Con-

duct-Gates retires to his Estate-Condition of the Army-

Stratagem of Colonel Washington at Clermont-Morgan de-

tached to the District of Ninety-Six-Greene posts himself on

the Pedee

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CHAPTER CXLIV.

Hostile Embarkations to the South-Arnold in command-Neces-
sitous State of the Country-Washington urges a Foreign Loan
-Mission of Colonel Laurens to France to seek Aid in Men and
Money-Grievances of the Pennsylvania Line-Mutiny-Negoti-
ations with the Mutineers-Articles of Accommodation-Policy
doubted by Washington-Rigorous course adopted by him with
other Malcontents-Successful-Ratification of the Articles of
Confederation of the States

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CHAPTER CXLV.

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Expedition of Arnold into Virginia-Buccaneering Ravages-

Checked by Steuben-Arnold at Portsmouth-Congress resolves

to form Heads of Departments-Hamilton suggested by Sullivan

for Department of Finance-High opinion of him expressed by

Washington-Misunderstanding between Hamilton and the

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Commander-in-Chief

CHAPTER CXLVI.

Cornwallis prepares to invade North Carolina-Tarleton sent

against Morgan-Battle at Cowpens-Morgan pushes for the

Catawba with Spoils and Prisoners-Cornwallis endeavours to

intercept him-The Rising of the River-Cornwallis at Ram-

sour's Mills

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CHAPTER CXLVII.

Greene joins Morgan on the Catawba-Adopts the Fabian Policy

-Movement of Cornwallis to cross the Catawba - Affair at

McGowan's Ford-Militia surprised by Tarleton at Tarrant's

Tavern-Cornwallis checked by the Rising of the Yadkin-Con-

test of Skill and Speed of the two Armies in a March to the

Banks of the Dan

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CHAPTER CXLVIII.

Cornwallis takes post at Hillsborough-His Proclamation-Greene

re-crosses the Dan-Country scoured by Lee and Pickens-Affair

with Colonel Pyle-Manœuvres of Cornwallis to bring Greene to

Action-Battle of Guilford Court-House-Greene retreats to

Troublesome Creek-Cornwallis marches towards_Cape Fear-

Greene pursues him-Is brought to a Stand at Deep River—

Determines to face about and carry the War into South Carolina

-Cornwallis marches for Virginia

CHAPTER CXLIX.

Arnold at Portsmouth in Virginia-Expeditions sent against him—
Instructions to Lafayette-Washington at Newport-Consulta-
tions with De Rochambeau-Sailing of the French Fleet-Pur-
sued by the English-Expedition of Lafayette to Virginia-En-
gagement between the English and French Fleets-Failure of
the Expedition against Arnold-Letter of Washington to Colonel
Laurens-Measures to reinforce Greene- General Philips in com-
mand at Portsmouth-Marauds the Country-Checked by La-
fayette-Mount Vernon menaced-Death of Phillips

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