The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 1 (of 2) / or, Illustrations, by Pen And Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence

by Benson John Lossing

ANALYTICAL INDEX—VOLUME ONE.

Aaron, Little, Mohawk Chief, Notice of, [269].

Abercrombie, Colonel, killed at Hattie of Bunker Hill, [546].

Abercrombie, General James-Expedition to Lake Champlain in 1758, [112]; Investment of Fort Ticondoroga, [118]; Biographical 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[168]; First of Oppression, [454], [455]; Stamp Act, originated by Grenville, and passed by Parliament in 1765, [463]; Repealed in 1766, [472]; Oppressive, [474]; Quebec Act, passed in 1774, [505]; Obnoxious to Americans prior to Revolution, Titles of, [518].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 Committee to draught Commission of and Instructions for Washington, [563].

Adams, Major, Notice of, [327].

Adams, Samuel, biographical Sketch of (see Biography of Signers of Declaration of Independence, Appendix)-Boldness ef, [477]; Apprised of expected Arrival of British Troops at Lexington, [522]; Retires to Woburn for Safety, [523].

Address, Tory, [250].

Addressors to Hutchinson, Recantation of, [512].

Agent, Secret, sent to Canada in 1774, 122; Sent to America in 1761, [459].

Agnew, General, Expedition to Danbury, [402].

Agreements, Non-importation.[470], [484], [488].

Albany, early History of, 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].

Aldeu, Colonel Ichabod, at Battle of Cherry Valley, [268].

Allen. Colonel Ethan, Expedition to Ticonderoga, [123]; Interview 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 Difficulties 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].

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 Indian Peter, [237]; Sir William Johnson and Servant Girl.[287] Dutch Magistrate and Yankee Peddler, [292]; Colonel Hamilton 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 nf Bennington, [398]; Hamilton and Holcomb in Expedition to Danbury, [403]; Arnold and Coon, a Tory, [409]; Gotfe 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].

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 Bnnker Hill, [571].

Army, Continental, Condition of, under Schuyler,[39] Position at Cohoes in 1771,[41] Condition of, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,[47] Condition of, after Battle of Stillwater,[57] Attacked 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-Encampment 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-inChief in 1770, [503]; Punishments of, in 1775-Model Order of[565] Condition of, near Boston, at close of 1775, [576].

Arnold, Benedict, Maneuvers of, at Stillwater,[52] Testimony 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 Ticonderoga, [125]; Recommended by Washington, [136]; Expedition against St.John's-Preparations to oppose General Carleton on Lake Champlain, [154]; Place of first Naval Battle-Wounded at Isle Aux Noix.[162] Bravery of, on the Congress Galley, [165]; Formerly a Dealer in Horses, [195]; Summons to surrender at Quebec, [196]; Junction with Montgomery, [197]; Operations after Montgomery's Death-Wounded, [199]; Promoted at Quebec, [201]; Describes the Blackness of the Character of St. Leger, [251]; Return to Stillwater from Siege of Fort Schuyler, [252]; At Expedition to Danbury, [402]; At Ridgefield in 1777, [408]; Bravery of-Narrow Escape of-Anecdote of, and Tory, Coon, [409]; Presented with a Horse by Congress 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. Margaret (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 previous 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].

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 Johnson, [232]; Peter Gansevoort, [240]; Colonel Marinus Willed[244] Joseph Brant-Teyendagages, or Little Hendrick-Kanadagea, or Hans-Great Hendrick-Daniel, [256]; Walter Butler, [270]; John Sullivan, [272]; John Butler, [285]; John Johnson, [286]; Jacob Dievendorff, [293]; Governor William Livingston.[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 B< or?, [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-, Baroness Reidesel, [558]; Cotton Mather, [562]; General Gage, [573].

Aztecs, Notice of, 10.

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].

Barlow, Joel, biographical Sketch of-Quotation from, [404].

Barras, Count, prevented from meeting Washington at Wethersfield, [436].

Barré, Colonel Isaac, biographical Sketch of, [463]; Predictions of Result of Stamp Act-Warnings to the People, [483].

Barrett, Colonel James, at Battle of Lexington-Biographical Sketch of, [525].

Barrett, Major James, Connection with Revolution, [551].

Batteries, American floating, [575],

Battle ground of Bemis's Heights, 45, 46,[47] Stillwater,[53] Saratoga, 77,[80] Bloody Run,[94] Sabbath-day Point-Lake George and Lake Champlain, [115]; Ticonderoga, [118], [127]; Near Fort Anne, [141]; Hubbardton, [144].[146] Site of Arnold's Naval Battle, Lake Champlain, [162], [163], [164]; Plains of Abraham, [187]; Near Fort Schuyler, [240], [249]; Oriskany, [245]; Springfield, [322]; Monocasy Island, [356]; Van Schaick's Mills, [311]1; Bennington, [395], [396]; Ridgefield, [409]; West Bridge and Milford Hill,423; Lexington, [524]; Concord, [526], [527]; Charlestown and Vicinity, [538]; Breed's Hill, [540], [543]; Boston and Vicinity, [566]; Bunker Hill, [574].

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 enforcement under Phillips-Battle-ground described-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 Berais's Heights-Relative Position of the Armies,[58] Effect of the Battle on the People-Diminution of Burgoyne's Army and Increase of Gates's-Condition ot the Enemy, 59.

Second Battle-Hostile Movements of the British-Preparations of the Americans for second Battle of Stillwater, 60: Bravery of both Annies-Quick and hold 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 Buttle-Preparations of Burgoyne to Retreat-The Killed and Wounded,[64] Burgoyne's Request and Gates's Generosity,[67] Commencement of Burgoyne's Retreat toward Saratoga-Anticipated by Gates.[72] Melancholy Condition of the. British Army-Gates's Kindness to the Invalids-Burning of Schuyler's Mills and Mansion,[73] Situation of Fellows's Detachment-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-Perplexity of Burgoyne-A scattered Retreat proposed,[76] Relative Position of the two Camps-Exposed Condition of the British-Burgoyne determines to surrender,[77] His Proposition-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, SO; 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 Enemy-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 Vessels 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-enforcements for both Parties-Sufferings of Provincials, [542]; March of British toward Redoubt-Position of American Troops-Cannonade of Redouht, [543]; Ascent of Redoubt by British Artillery-Silence of Americans-Terrible Volleys from Redouht-Flight of Enemy, [544]; Burning of Charlestown-Second Repulse of British-Re enforced by Clinton-Ammunition of Americans exhausted, [545]; Death of Colonel Gardner-Third Attack of British-Storming of Redoubt-Death of Warren and Pitcairn, [546]; Confusion of Americans-Efforts of Putnam to rally them-Cessation of Battle-Loss-Spectators of the Scene, [547]; Reflections-Burgoyne's Opinion of the Conflict, [548]-Character of Troops engaged in Conflict, [550].

Battle of Cherry Valley-Approach of Butler and Brant-Warning to Alden-Capture of American Scouts, [268]; Deduction of the Settlement-Treatment of Prisoners-Brutality of Butler 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,

Battle of Fort Keyser, [280].

Battle of Fort Niagara in 1759-Landing of Prideaux, [224]; Attack 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 Oriskany), [240].

Battle of Huhbardton,[39] Retreat and surrender of Hale-His Excuse-Censured for Cowardice, [145]; Battle-ground described, [144], [146]; Defeat of Americans-Death of Colonel Francis, [146].

Battle of Johnstown in 1781, [290].

Battle of Block'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 Rebuke, [109].

Battle of Lexington and Concord-Approach of British discovered 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 Concord 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 Not* slain, [530], [553]; Account of this Battle sent to England at first doubted, [531].

Battle of Little Beardstown. 276.

Battle of Muford Hill in 1779-Death of Campbell, [423]; Entrance of Enemy into Now Haven-Dr. Daggett and his Treatment-Landing of Tryon, [424]; Conduct of the. Enemy-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 Montgomery-Mutiny in his Camp-Flight and Capture of Prescott, [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-Destruction 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 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] 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]; 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, [177]8, [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].

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].

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].

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 Watertow

n 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, [176]5, [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, [177]5, [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 of[323] 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].

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 of[270] 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, [147]9.

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].

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, 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,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].

Indians, At Battle of Still water,[59] Hendrick, the Mohawk Sachem, Account of-Anecdote of, [106]; Eloquence of, [107]; Six Nations, described.[109] In Ambush, near Fort Ann, [140]; Mo-lang rescues Putnam from, [141]; War-Feast of, on Bouquet River, [159]; Interview of, with Burgoyne at Bouquet River-Speech of an Iroquois, [160]; Jealousy of, near Montreal in 1760, [178]; Norridgewockor Abenakes, [191]: Natanisand Sabatis,join Arnold's Expedition to Canada, [194]; Massacre of Sherburne's Corps, near Cedar Rapids-Caughnawagas-The seven Nations of Canada-Brant, [208]; St. Regis Village, [210]; Five Nations of New York attacked by Frontenac in 1696, [216]; War Feast, under Brant, at Oswego in 1777, [219]; Capture at Fort Niagara in 1759, [225]; Onondagas-Hostility toward Dupuys, near Syracuse, [229]; Massacre French and Spanish, near Oswego, in 1669, [230]; Councils of, in Mohawk Valley, [234]; In Valley of Charlotte River, [237]; Council of Six Nations at Oswego to form Alliance against Bostonians-Seduced by Promises of Rewards by Guy Johnson-Their Coalescence, [239]; At Siege of Fort Schuyler, [242]; Amusement of, [252]; Incursion of Oneidas into Unadilla Settlement-Five Nations, Division of, according to Colden, [256]; Caughnawagas and other Tribes threaten Destruction of all the Settlements in Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys in 1778-Oneidas and Tuscaroras neutral-Faithful to their Pledge-Fidelity of White Eyes, [264]; Council of, at Johnstown-Disposition of different Nations, [265]; Treachery of Great Tree, [267]; Onondagas, Expedition against, in 1779, [270]; Council of Six Nations

Genesee Valley, [176]9,276; Of Genesee Valley-Com Planter, Notice of-Address to President at Philadelphia-An early Temperance Lecturer, [277]; Attack on Schoharie Settlements in 1780-Rendezvous, [279]; Colonel Lewis Atyataronghta, an Oneida Warrior, at Battle of Klock's Field, [281]; Method of Scalping, [293]; Plunder and Burn Currytown, [294]; Scalp Mary Miller, [295]; Skirmish with Captain Woodworth at German Flats, [298]; Six Nations, Convention of, at Albany, in 1754, [303]; Council of, at Easton, Pennsylvania, in 1758, Diplomatist, at Easton, Pennsylvania, [336]; Anecdote of Old Indian at Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, [338]; Early Tribes of Wyoming Valley, Notice of, [341]; Jealous of Count Zinzendorf-Attempt to murder him, [342]; Quarrel between Shawnees and Delawares about Grasshopper, [343]; Speech of Messenger John in Wyoming Valley in 1775, [349]; Brant not engaged in Invasion of Wyoming, [354]; Of Esopus, massacre and capture Whites in 1663-Driven back to Mountains by Crygier, [386]; Skirmish near Cambridge, [392]; Panic and Flight of, at Battle of Bennington, in 1777, [397]; Pequots and other Connecticut Indians, [416]; Destruction of Pequots, near Fairfield, in 1637, [417]; War of Pequots in 1637, [433]; Attack on Pilgrims in 1620, [443]; Defy Pilgrims, [444]: Measures adopted by Congress for securing Neutrality in 1775,568.

Inglis, Reverend Charles, writes Letter to Joseph Galloway in Cipher, [320].

Inman Family, at Battle of Wyoming, [366].

Irishmen, enlistment of, in American Army in 1775, [565].

Islands, Thousand, in River St. Lawrence, [214]; In Boston Harbor, Skirmishes at, after Battle of Lexington, [537].

Isle Aux Noix, proposed attack of British on French, [152]; Fortified, [162]; Historic Associations of, [167].

Jackson, Colonel, at Battle of Stillwater. 51: At Battle of Springfield, [324].

Jarvis, Stephen, in Expedition to Danbury, [402].

Jay, John, Delegate to first Continental Congress, [383]; Advocate of Constitution-Wounded by Stone in Doctor's Mob. New Y'ork.[384] Chairman of Committee for draughting and reporting State Constitution in 1776, [386]; First Chief Justice of State of New York, [387].

Jeffries, Dr., at Battle of Bunker Hill, [544].

Jenner, biographical Sketch of, [307].

Johnson, Sir John, strengthens Johnson Hall by Scotch Highlanders, [235]; Perfidy of, toward Schuyler-Flight from Canshnawaga, [236]; In Command of Indians at Oswego.[241] At Siege of Tort Schuyler, [245]; Recruits Tory Refugees on St. Lawrence, [264]; In Western New York, [274]; Incursion of, into Schoharie Country-Attack on Schoharie Forts, [279]; March of, to Fort Hunter, [280]; Flight toward Onondaga Lake-Escape to Canada by Oswego, [282]; Flight toward Canada-Invasion of Mohawk Valley in 1780, [288]; Retreats from Johnstown-Recovers buried Plate, and conveys it to Montreal, [289]; Flight to Canada, [290].

Johnson, Lady of Sir John, conveyed to Albany and kept as Hostage, [236]. ?

Johnson, Sir William, Anecdote of, and Mohawk Sachem, [106]; Attack on his Camp in 1755, [108]; Captures French and Indians at Fort Niagara in 1759,225; Biographical Sketch of-Scat of-Dark Deeds of, in Mohawk Valley-Effect of his Movements on People-Formation of Parties, [232]; Indian Diploma-Amusements-Death. 268.

Johnson, Guy, Residence of, in Mohawk Valley, [234]; Summons Grand Council of Six Nations at Oswego, [239].

Johnson, Captain Edward, quaint Sayings of, [448].

Johnson Greens, [236], [241], [244], [246].

Johnson, Thomas, nominates Washington for Commander-in-chief, [563].

Johnstone, Reverend Mr., of Johnstone Settlement, [237].

Johnstown. Battle of, in 1781. 290.

Jones, Major, at Battle of Stillwater, 54.

Jones, Lieutenant David, retirement to Canada in consequence of Murder of Jane McRea, [100].

Junius, Letters of-Joint Authorship attributed to Colonel Barré, Marquis of Landsdowne, and Counselor Dunning, [463].

Kalm's Description of Albany in 1749, [301].

Kean, John, Notice of, [329].

Keats, Quotation from, 44.

Kimble's Mountain, [306].

Kine-pox, Discovery of. by Jenner-Introduction of, by Lady Montague, in 172], [307].

Kingston, New York, Place of holding Legislature in 1777, [358]; Description and early History of, [385]; Indian Troubles-Asylum for Huguenots, [366]; Place of holding Convention of Representatives of State of New York, and of draughting and reporting Constitution of State in 1777, [387]; Burning of, [368]; Scene of Execution of Tories in Revolution, [389]; Scenery near-Birth-place of Vanderlyn the Painter, [390].

Kingston, Lieutenant, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, [050]

Kingston, Upper Canada, Notice of, [214].

Kinnison. David, only Survivor of Boston Tea Party, [499]; Life and Adventures of, [500]; Speech at Free Soil Meeting in 1643, [501].

, Kirke, Tide-waiter-Confinement in Sloop Liberty, [478]

Kirkland. Samuel, biographical Sketch of, [234].

Klock, Colonel Jacob, at Siege of Fort Schuyler, [245]; Descent of Son of, upon Palatine, [298].

Knapp, Benjamin, Notice of 403.

Knickerbocker Magazine, Quotation from, [533].

Knowlton, Captain Thomas, at Battle of Bunker Hill, [539].

Knox, General Henry, Head-quarters of, near Middlebrook, with Washington, in 1778, [332]; At Battle of Bunker Hill, [545].

Knyphanaen, General Baron, biographical Sketch of, [321]; Invasion of Elizabethtown and Springfield, [322].

Kosciusko, biographical Sketch of, 48.

Labrador, Discovery of, by Cabot, 27.

La Fayette, Marquis De, accompanies Commissioner Duane to Indian Council at Johnstown in 1778-Mans Forts of Schoharie Creek, [265]; Escorted by Revolutionary Dragoons in 1825, [413]; At Laying of Corner Stone of Bunker Hill Monument, [559].

Lake George, Discovery and Description of, [108]; Scene of Massacre in 1757, [110].

Lake, Silver-bottomed, fabled, near Syracuse, [230].

Lamb, Colonel John, Notice of, [459].

Lands, Grants of, extending to Pacific, [123], [343], [399]; New Hampshire Grants declared Free and Independent in 1777, [168].

Langdon, Governor John, biographical Sketch of, [393].

Langdon, Dr., Notice of, [459].

Langdon, President, Notice of, [539]; Reads Declaration of Congress before Army at Cambridge in 1775, [569].

Latimer, at Battle of Stillwater, 51.

Laws, peculiar, in Connecticut, [433].

League and Covenant entered into by Massachusetts Assembly in 1774, [510].

Leamington, Reverend Mr., Tory, left Norwalk with Tryon, [414].

Learned, General, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,[49] At Siege of Fort Schuyler, [250].

Lee, Ann, Founder of Shaking Quakers in America-Biographical Sketch of, [383].

Lee, Dr. Arthur, biographical Sketch of,[85] Card of, [531].

Lee, Major General Henry, at Battle of Springfield, [323]; Accompanies Washington to Cambridge, [564].

Lee, Richard Henry, appointed on Committee to draught Instructions for and Commission of Washington, [563].

Legends of Indian Maiden, of Bear Tribe, at Little Falls, [258].

Legislature, New York, Held at Kingston and Poughkeepsie in 1778, [382].

Leslie, Captain William, Notice of, [332].

Letters of Louis XVI. to Charles IV. of Spain,[87] Of Junius, [463]; Of Pennsylvania Farmer, [476]; Of Marque and Reprisal issued by Provincial Congress of Massachusetts, [576]; Of Washington to female Slave, Phillis, [556]; Of Reverend William Emerson, describing Washington's Camp, [567].

Levi, M., Attempts to recapture Quebec, [189].

Lexington, Skirmish at, in 1775, [190]; Topography of, [552]; Monument-Clark House and its Associations, [553]; Incidents of Battle, [554]

Liberty, Sons of, Origin of Name, [463]; Places of Meeting in Boston, [478], [479]; American Cradles of, [440], [479]; Daughters of, in Boston, Meeting of, in 1769, [482]; Massachusetts Song of, [487].

Liberty Hall near Elizabethtown, [329].

Lincoln, Benjamin, appointed Secretary of Provincial Congress at Concord in 1774, [516].

Lincoln, General, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50,[58] At Diamond Island and Ticonderoga, [114]; At Manchester in 1777, [394].

Linzee, Captain, of British Sloop of War Falcon, repulsed by Captain Manly, [570].

Lipe, Johannes, House of, [263].

Little, Captain, at Battle of Springfield, [323].

Little Falls, described, [253], [257]; Rocks at, present Appearance of-Cyclopean Architecture, [257]; Attack on, by Indians in 1780, [259].

Livingston, Henry A., Notice of, [385].

Livingston, Colonel Henry, at Battle of Stillwater,[51] At Siege of Fort Schuyler, [250].

Livingston, Governor William, former Residence of, near Elizabethtown-Notice of-Property purchased by Lord Boling-broke, [329]; Biographical Sketch of-Spirit of his Daughters, [330]; Writes against Episcopacy in America, [460].

Livingston, James, at Battle of Stillwater, 51.

Livingston, Philip, Delegate to first Continental Congress, [383].

Livingston, Robert R., Advocate of Federal Constitution, [384]; First Chancelor of State of New York, [387].

Lockwood, Lambert, at Expedition to Danbury, [403].

Longfellow, Quotation from, [555].

London, Lord, appointed Commander-in-chief of British Forces in North America in 1757-Anecdote of, related by Franklin, [110].

Louis XVI., Letter of, to Charles IV. of Spain, urging Co-operation in American Cause, 87.

Louisburgh, Siege and Capture of, in 1758, [120].

Lovelace, Thomas, Capture and Execution of, 92.

Low, Isaac, Delegate to first Continental Congress, [383].

Luther, Hymn of, [299].

Luzerne, Chevalier De, arrives from France, [311]; Named after 374.

Lyman, General, at Battle of Lake George, [109].

Magellan reaches Pacific Ocean, 16.

Mahew, Reverend Jonathan, Sermon of, against Stamp Act, [467].

Mallory, Edward, Notice of, [365].

Manifesto, pompous, of St. Leger on Arrival at Fort Schuyler in 1777, [242].

Manly, Captain, bravely captures three British Vessels in Boston Harbor, [569]; Conflict with Sloop of War Falcon. 570.

Manor, Livingston-Burning of Houses at, in 1777, [388]; Of Rensselaer or Rensselaerwyck, [390].

Manufactures, American domestic, at Newport before Revolution, [470].

Marriage, romantic, at Niagara Falls, [228]; Of Mint Master's Daughter-Curious Account of, [449].

Marshall, Captain, Death of, [478].

"Massachusettensis," Signature of Tory Writer, [513].

Massachusetts, early Patriotism of, [304]; Old Map of Bay ot, [446]; Circular Letter of, to all the Colonies, [477]; Assembly, Proceedings of, on account of Port Bill in 1774, [506], [509]; Gage attempts to Dissolve Assembly-Solemn League and Covenant of Assembly, [510]; Last Adjournment of Massachusetts Assembly under Royalty, [511]; Prepares for War on Eve of Revolution, [512]; Assembly resolve themselves into Provincial Congress-Organize at Concord, [515]; Military first organized by Ward and Pomeroy, [516]; Provincial Congress orders Purchase of Ammunition and Stores in 1775-Alarmist Companies formed by Citizens-British Troops Arrive, [521]; Unity of People after Battle of Lexington-Provincial Congress summoned at Watertown, [531]; Benevolence of Provincial Congress, [536]; Relics in Collection of, Historical Society, [562].[572] Organizes House of Representatives under original Charter in 1775, [568]; Provincial Congress passes Law prohibiting Waste of Powder by Sporting in 1775, [570]; Pays Franklin Money due for Services as Colonial Agent in England, [575].

Massachusetts Spy, [515].

Mather, Cotton, Tomb of, [561]; Letter and Autograph of, [562].

Mather, Dr. Samuel, Tomb of-Library of burned by British at Charlestown in 1775, [561].

Mather, Increase, Tomb of, [561]; Portrait of, [562].

Mather, Reverend Moses, Notice of, [414].

Mathews, General, dispatched to Elizabethtown Point in 1780, [322].

Mathews, Mrs., Notice of, [323].

Maxwell, General, in Sullivan's Expedition, [274].

May Flower, Emigrants in-First Birth among-Copy of Compact signed and entered into previous to Landing, [437]; Fac eimile of Handwriting of Pilgrims, [438]; Described as Cradle of American Liberty, [440]; Arrival at Cape Cod Bay, [442].

M'Crea, Jane, Murder of, 48,[96] Biographical Sketch of,[97] Account of-Death of,[99] Reinterment and Grave of, [101].

M'Donald, Captain, in Western New York, [274].

M'Donald, Colonel John, Monument of, [226].

M'Donald, Donald, attempts to burn Shell's Block-house, [299].

M'Kean, Captain Robert, sent to reconnoitre Brant's Encampment at Oghkwaga in 1778-Letter to Brant from Cherry Valley, [266]; Challenges Brant, [270]; At Battle of Klock's Field, [281]; Ordered to Currytown, [294]; Death of, [295].

M'Kee, Tory, Notice of, [264].

M'Lellan, Quotation from, [195].

M'Lellan, Lieutenant, in Expedition against Oswegatchie in 1779, [271].

M'Neil, Mrs., abduction of, by Indians, [098]

M'Pherson killed at Siege of Quebec, [201].

Mead, General, Ebenezer, Notice of, [411].

Meeker, Timothy, at Battle of Springfield, [324]; Idea of Standing Army, [325].

Mellon, Colonel, at Siege of Fort Schuyler, [242].

Merchants, Club of American, suggest Stamp Act in 1739, [461]; Of Boston express Willingness to pay for Tea destroyed, [512]; London, rebuked by George III. lor favoring American Cause, [521].

Mexico, City of, founded, 16.

Middlebrook, Encampment of American Army at, in 1778,[79] Howe's Stratagem-Skirmishes-Encampment of seven Brigades of American Army at, [331]; Washington's Army at, in 1778, [332].

Mifflin, Thomas, appointed by Washington Quarter-master General, [566].

Milford, Pennsylvania, Notice of, [380].

Miller, Quotation from, [136].

Miller, Mary, scalped by Indians, [295].

Minor, Charles, Historian of Wyoming-Quotation from, [340]: Letter to Colonel Stone relative to Invasion of Wyoming, [350].

Miralles, M. Juan De, accompanies Luzerne from France-Death of, [311].

Mississippi River ascended by De Soto in 1542, 31.

Mohawk River, Difficulty in Crossing, 41.

Mohawk Valley, early Hostilities in, [231]; Seeds of Rebellion implanted by Stamp Act-Effect of political Movements upon People-Formation of Parties-incidents prior to Revolution, [232]; Violence of Loyalists-Assault upon Sammons--Meeting at Cherry Valley-Baronial Hall fortified by Colonel John Johnson, [233]; Attempted Removal of Kirkland-Hostile Movements of the Johnsons-Indian Councils, [234]; Alarm of People-Congress orders Schuyler to seize Military Stores, [235]; Disarming of Tories at Johnson Hall-Perfidy of Johnson-Flight, [236]; Repairs at Fort Stanwix-Brant at Oghk-waga-Hostile Movements-Expeditions of Herkimer and Colonel Harper, [237]; Conference with Brant-Frankness-Herkimer's precautionary Measure-Haughty Bearing of Brant, [238]; Breaking up of Council-Grand Council at Oswego-Seduction of Indians-Coalescence with English, [239]; Gloomy Prospects of, in 1781,283; Description of, [284]; Last Battle of, [291].

Mol an g rescues Putnam, [141].

Money, Continental-Form of Bills-Devices and Mottoes, [317];, Plans for Redemption-Counterfeits of, by Tories, [318]; Depreciation of-Value of, in Specie, [319]; Paper, Value of, in 1778, [352].

Money first coined by United States-Fac Simile of, [318]; First coined in New England in 1652, [449]; First Paper, issued in New England in 1690, [451]; Paper, issued by Massachusetts in 1775, [534].

Money Digging at Mount Independence, [148]; At Crown Point, [152].

Monkton. General, Landing of, near Montmorenci, [185].

Monocasy Island, Notice of, [356].

Montcalm, Marquis De, Louis Joseph De St. Veran, appointed Successor to Dieskau-Attempt to capture Fort William Henry-Return to Ticonderoga, [110]; Second Attack on Fort William Henry-Surrender of Garrison-Perfidy of French and Indians, [111]; Position of Army at Quebec, [185]; Death and Burial place of-Biographical Sketch of.[188] Monument of, [205]; Approaches Oswego in 1756-Attack on the Works, [218]; Victorious-Courtesy, [219].

Montgomery, General Richard, captures Fort St. John's-Death of, [162]; At Battle of St. John's, [170]; March upon Montreal-Mutiny in Camp, [181]; Approach to Cape Diamond-Attack upon British-Death of, [198]; Biographical Sketch of, [200]; Tomb of. 201.

Montmorenci, Battle of, [186]; Falls of, described, [203].

Montour, Catharine, biographical Sketch of-Captivity with Indians-Accompanies Delegates of Six Nations to Philadelphia, [357].

Montreal, first Settlements of, [178]; Captured by English in 1760, [179].

Montressor, Colonel, Notice of, [191].

Monument of Brock and M'Donald, [226]; Proposed, in Memory of De Witt Clinton, [259]; Caldwell's, at Elizabethtown, [326]; Near Troy, in Memory of Battle of Wyoming, [365]; Proposed by Congress in Memory of General Wooster, [406]; Colonel Dixwell at New Haven, [420]; Major Campbell, near Milford Hill.[423] Colonel David Humphreys at New llaven, [429]; Dr. Joseph Warren on Breed's Hill, [549]; At Concord in Memory of the Slain, [531], [552], [553]; At Lexington, [531], [553]; At Danvers, [531]; Bunker Ilill, [558].

Mooers, Benjamin, Notice of, [165].

Moore, Major, killed at Battle of Bunker Hill, [545].

Moravian Missionaries, Notice of, [343].

Morgan, Colonel Daniel, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,[50] Censure of, at Battle of Stillwater,[62] Joins Camp at Cambridge, [565].

Morgan, John, succeeds Church as Surgeon to Army Hospital in 1775, [568].

Morgan, James, murders Reverend James Caldwell, [327].

Morgan, General Lewis, at Battle of Klock's field, [281]; Ordered to Currytown, [294]; Death of, [295].

Morris, George P., Quotation from, [382], [480].

Morris, Robert, Notice of, [321].

Morris, Lieutenant, at Battle of Stillwater, 52.

Morristown, New Jersey, Notice of-Fort Nonsense-Headquarters of Washington-Encampment at, in 1777, [306], [310]; Room occupied by Washington, [315].

Mottoes on Continental Money, [317]: At Celebration of Pluckemin in 1778, [334], [335]; On Newspaper Head, [508]; On Pine Tree Flag. 570, [576].

Moulton, Mrs., extinguishes flames of Concord Court-house, fired by British in Î775, [526].

Mount Defiance, Ascent of, [130]; View from, [131].

Mount Independence, Assent and Topography of, [147].

Mowatt. Lieutenant. Descent of, upon Cape Ann with British Brig of War-Sent to Portland to obtain Supplies, [569].

Mumford, Adjutant, killed at Battle of Bunker Hill, [571],

Munson, Dr. Eneas, Letter of, relative to Vaccination, [307]; Senior, Biographical Sketch of, [308]; Notice of, [430].

Murphy, Timothy, biographical Sketch of-Account of his killing General Fraser,[62] Notice of.[267] Escapes from Indians in Western New York, [276]; Boldness of, at Schoharie, [279].

Mutiny among Washington's Troops in New Jersey, [312], [314]; In Regiment of Colonel Van Rensselaer, near Hoosick Four Corners, in 1781, relative to New Hampshire Grants-General Gansevoort directs Colonels Yates, Van Vechten, and Van Rensselaer to quell Disturbance-Troops raised for the Exigency, [399]; End of Insurrection, [400].

Myers, Mrs., Notice of-Incidents of her Life-Escape of her Father and Brother from Indians, [370].

Narvaez's Expedition to Florida and Mexico in 1528-Perishes in Storm at Sea, 30.

Navy, American Colonial, Boards formed in 1775, [569]; First Organization of, in 1775, [575]; Code of, adopted-Augmentation of, in 1776, [576].

Naval Battle on Lake Champlain in 1776, [163], [164]; Operations against Niagara, under Shirley, in 1755, [217]; Expedition fitted out at Elizabethtown Point in 1776, [328]; Operations of British on Coast after the Battle of Bunker Hill, [569]; Manly's Engagement off Cape Ann in 1775, [570].

Neal, John, Quotation from, [539].

Newark, Notice of-Associations of, [305].

Newberry, Capture and Execution of, [273].

New Dorlach (Sharon Springs), Battle of, [294].

New England-Its Associations, [432]; Origin of Name, [433]; Bounds and Extent of original Territory, [434]; People of, aroused to Arms in 1774, [514]; Fisheries of, Bill proposed to destroy, [520];-F)ag of, at Battle of Bunker Hill, [541]; Colonies sustain and perfect their civil Government during the Revolution, [568].

Newfoundland discovered by Cabot in 1498, 27.

New llaven, Settlement of-East Rock-Red Rock, [418]; Organic Law of New Haven Colony-Regicides, [419]; Strenuously opposes Proceedings of Stamp Act, [420]; Early Patriots of, [421]; Landing of Tryon's Troops at, in 1779, [422].

Newport blockaded by the British in 1780-French Fleet at, [435]; Domestic Manufactures of, prior to Revolution, [470].

Newspaper Press, political Importance of, during Revolution, [476], [485]; Devices, [507], [508]; Poetry, [508].

Newspapers, American, during Revolution-Anderson's Constitutional Gazette-Boston News Letter-Boston Post, [513]; Boston Journal of the Times, [480]; Boston Gazette and Country Journal, [513]; Essex Gazette, [467]; Federalist, [384]; Massachusetts Gazette and Boston Post Boy and Advertiser, [513]; Massachusetts Spy, [513], [515]; New England Ensigne, [449]; New York Mercury, [460], [470]; Pennsylvania Journal, [507]; Rivington's Political Register, [459]; Royal Gazette, [508].

Newspaper, English, London Chronicle, Notice of, [570].

New York, State of, organized at first Session of Legislature at Kingston in 1777-Election for Members of Legislature held in all Counties except New York, Kings, Queens, and Suffolk-Names of State Officers elected, [387].

Niagara Falls, Incidents and Topography of, [328]; River, Events of, in War of 1812, [226]; Suspension Bridge, [228].

Nichols, Colonel, at Battle of Bennington, [397].

Niemcewicz, Count, Notice of, [329].

Nixon, General John, at Battle of Stillwater,[51] Biographical Sketch of,[76] wounded at Battle of Bunker Hill, [545].

North-men, early Voyages of, to North America, 17.

Norridgewock Falls. Notice of, [191].

North, Lord Frederick, Earl of Guilford, Policy of, relative to Battle of Saratoga,[85] Biographical Sketch of, [483].

Norwalk described, [413]; Destroyed bv the British in 1779, [414].

Oak, Charter, at Hartford, [434].

Officers, Public, Insolence of, [474]; Names of, at Battle of Bunker Hill, [542]; American, Salaries of, in 1775, [564]; Genera], under Washington-Stations of, near Boston in 1775, [566].

Ogden, Captain Amos, in Wyoming Valley-Attacked by Yankees, [345].

Ogden, Moses, Grave of, [326].

Ogden, New Jersey Tory, Notice of, [313].

Ogden, Nathan, killed by Speddy, [346].

Ogdensburgh attacked by the British in 1812, [213].

Oghkwaga, Indians at, in 1777, [237].

Oliver, Peter, biographical Sketch of, [506].

Oriskany, Description and View of, Battle-ground, [245].

Osborn, Levi, Founder of Osbornites, [405].

Oswald, Colonel, Notice of, [409].

Oswegatchie, Fort, captured by the English in 1760, [212]; Expedition against, under M'Lellan and Hardenburgh, in 1779, [271].

Oswego, Topography of, [215],217,220, [221]; Attempt to capture, hy Willett, in 1783-Attack upon, in 1814, [220].

Otis, James, Jun., patriotic Efforts of, [459]; Liberality of, [474]; Boldness of, [477]; Abuse of, [487]; Assaulted by Robinson-Recovers Damages by Law, [488]; Biographical Sketch of, [492]; Anecdote of-Killed by Lightning, [493].

Paine, Robert T., conducts Prosecution of Preston for Murder, [492].

Paine, Thomas, Quotation from, [457].

Palmer, William P., Quotation from, [298].

Paris, Colonel, at Siege of Fort Schuyler, [243]. ,

Parker, Captain Jonas, killed at Battle of Lexington, [525].

Parker, Capture and Execution of, in Western New York in 1779, [276].

Parliament, British, Proceedings of, relative to Burgoyne,[84] Opposition in House of Commons relative to Burgoyne's Defeat,[85] Introduces Bill for the more effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec in 1774, [156]; Discuss Right of Taxing Americana, [461]; Passage of Stamp Act, [463]; Apathy of, after its Passage, [470]; Repeal of Stamp Act, [472]; Proceedings in, on Eve of Revolution, [517]; Warm Debates in, in 1775, [519].

Paterson at Battle of Bunker Hill, [545]; At Battle of Bemis's Heights, 49.

Patriots, American-Soundness of their Principles-Not to be bribed, [479]; Boldness of, in Boston in 1774, [510]; Secretly convey Arms and Ammunition out of Boston in 1775-Detection and seizure of. on Boston Neck, [522]; Names of, slain and wounded at Battle of Lexington and Concord, [532].

Patroon, Killian Van Rensselaer, [391].

Peck, Reverend Dr., Wife of, [370].

Penn, Governor John, entered Protest against the boundary Section of the Canada Bill in 1771, [156]; Refusal of, to treat with Susquehanna Company in 1769, [345]; Calls of, to General Gage for Troops from New York in 1769, [346].

Penn, Governor Richard, refuses to negotiate with Connecticut, [347].

Pennsylvania applies to Congress to appoint Commission relative to Dispute in Wyoming in 1782-Appeal unheeded-Appoints three Commissioners to repair to the Valley, [371].

Pennymites, civil commotion with Yankees at Wyoming Valley in 1770, [345], [346].

Percival, James G., Quotations from, [292], [531].

Percy, Lord, Anecdote of, while marching toward Lexington, [528].

Petrie, Dr., medical Adviser of General Herkimer, [260].

Philadelphia, second Continental Congress held at, in 1775, [125]; Riot at. in 1779, 32 L.

Phillips, Major General, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.

Phillis (Wheatley), Female Slave and Poet, Letter of Washington to-Biographical Sketch of-Quotation from, [556].

Phipps, Sir William, attempts to besiege Quebec in 1789, [451].

Pickering. Colonel Timothy, biographical Sketch of, [374]; Appointed Commissioner to Wyoming Valley in 1787-Repulsed by Franklin, [375]; Escapes to Philadelphia-Returns to Wyoming-Abduction and Treatment, [376].

Pierpont, Reverend John, Quotation from, [447].

Pigot, General, in Command at Battle of Bunker Hill, [541].

Pine Robbers (a Band of Tories), Notice of, [332].

Pitcairn in Expedition to Concord in 1775, [523]; Shot by Negro Soldier-His Widow pensioned by British Government, [546].

Pitt, William, Notice of, [457]; Resigns his Ministry, [458]; Marble Statue of, in New York City, [472]; Created Earl of Chatham in 1766,475; Unexpected Appearance in Parliament on Eve of Revolution-Speech on American affairs-Conciliatory Proposition, [518].

Platt, Judge Zephaniah, Notice of, [165].

Pledge, Form of, to sustain Continental Congress by Patriots of New York in 1775. 384.

Pluckemin, Notice of-Washington's Army at, in 1778, [332]; Celebration at, in 1779. 33).

Plunkett. Colonel, Expedition to Wyoming in 1775, [348].

Plymouth, Massachusetts, Landing of Pilgrims at-Rock-First Sabbath at, [443]; Founded in 1620, [444].

Pokono Mountain, Notice of, [339].

Pollard, Asa, killed at Battle of Bunker Hill, [541].

Pomeroy, Seth, appointed Commander of Massachusetts Militia, [516]; At Battle of Bunker Hill, [542].

Poor, General, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,[49] In Sullivan's Expedition to Wyoming, [274].

Port Bill, Boston, adopted and passed in 1774, [504].

Poughkeepsie, Origin of Name-Meeting of Legislature at, in 1778-State Convention at, [382].

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

Powder, Scarcity of, after Battle of Bunker Hill-Private Vessels sent to West Indies for Supply, [570]; Seasonable Supply of from Africa, [571].

Pownal, Governor, Notice of[482] Remarks of, concerning Spirit of American Patriots, [483]; Statement of, in Parliament, [484].

Pratt, Chief Justice (afterward Lord Camden), Position of, on Passage of Stamp Act, [472].

Prescott, Colonel William, at Battle of Bunker Ilill-His Bravery-Biographical Sketch of, [539]; Anecdote of, [541].

Prescott, Dr. Samuel, at Battle of Lexington, [525].

Prescott. Genera], at Battle of Montreal in 1775-His Brutality toward Allen-Harsh Treatment to American Prisoners, [180]; His Flight and Capture, [181].

Prescott, Lieutenant, at Battle of Bunker Hill, [546].

Prescott, William H., Notice of, [539].

Preston, Captain, tried for Murder of Attucks, Gray, and Caldwell, [491].

Preston, Dr., Notice of, [554].

Press, American Newspaper, [507], [508], [513]. 515.

Prideaux, General, at Crown Point in 1758, [120].

Pringle, Captain, Naval Command of, on Lake Champlain in 1775, [162].

Prisoners' Island. Lake Champlain, Escape of Prisoners from, [117]; Prescott's Brutality toward, [180]; American Prisoners at Cedar Rapids released by General Carleton, [209].

Privateering in 1775, [329].

Privateers, American, formidable to British in 1775, [569].

Privy Council, a Cabinet of thirty-five Peers, [494].

Protestant Colony in Florida destroyed by Spaniards in 1564, 32.

Provisions, Fresh, Scarcity of, in British Army in Boston in 1775, [571].

Pulaski, Count, at Morristown in 1780, [310].

Pulpit, Curious, at German Flats, [254].

Puritans, Origin of-Bishops Hooper and Rogers-Henry VIII.-Elizabeth-Puritan Boldness, [440]; Position of Elizabeth-The Separatists-Persecutions-Puritans in Parliament-James L-Exile of Puritan Ministers, [441]; Character of Puritan Pilgrims-Preparations for sailing to America-Departure from Delfthaven-The May Flower, [442]; Exploration of the American Coast-Attacked by Indians-First Sabbath in New England-Landing of, on Plymouth Rock in 1620,443; Founding of Plymouth-Destitution and Sickness-Death of Carver-Election of Bradford-Defiance of Indians, [444]; Condition of the Colony-Further Emigration from England-Winslow-Old Colony Seal-Standish-Settlement of Weymouth in 1622-Shawmut, [445]; Settlement of Endicott and others at Salem-Arrival of Winthrop-Founding of Boston in 1630-Progress of free Principles, [446]; The Puritan Character-Witchcraft-English Law-Delusion, and its Effects in New England, [447]; Religious Character of the Puritans-Mildness of their Laws-The representative System-Influx of Immigrants, [448]; Trade of the Colony-First coined Money-Marriage of Mint Master's Daughter-Conduct of so-called Quakers-Punishment, [449].

Putnam, Garret, Notice of, [288].

Putnam, General Israel, daring Feats of, 94,[96] At Ticonderoga in 1758, [118]; Near Fort Ann-Perilous Situation of-Capture of, by French and Indians, [140]; Humanity of his Captor, [141]; On Lake Champlain-Attack upon French and Indians near Fort Ann, [143]; Feat of, at Fort Oswcgatchie, [212]; Controls Cantonments between Princeton and the Hudson in 1777, [307]; Head quarters of, at Reading, Connecticut, in 1779-Speech of-Encampment at West Greenwich or Horse-neck, [411]; Once a Tavern-keeper-His Sign-Letter relative to License of Public Houses, [439]; At Battle of Bunker Hill, [541], [566]; Anecdote of, [547].

Putnam's Hill, Notice of, [413].

Quakers, Origin, Peculiarities, and Sufferings of, in America, [450].

Quebec, Bishop of, Carleton's Attempt to seduce-Consistency of the Prelate, [158]; Early Settlement, Growth, and Topography of, [183], [184]; Capitulation of--Levi's Attempt to recapture-llis Retreat, [189]; Description of, [204]; Historical Localities at, [205]; Passage of Quebec Act in 1774, [505]; Shows despotic Tendency of parliamentary Enactments ot the Times, [506], [156], [157].

Queen Esther (Catharine Montour), biographical Sketch of, [357].

Quincy, Josiah, defends Captain Preston, [492]: Speech in Boston in 1773, [497]; biographical Sketch of, [498].

Quo Warranto Writs defined, [434].

Rail-roads of Boston, Number of annual Passengers on, [560].

Ralle, Father, Notice of-Killed by Indians. 191.

Ransom, Captain, in Command at Wyoming in 1776, [350]; At Skirmish on Millstone River in 1777, [351].

Rations of Continental Soldiers, [576].

Raymond, Nathaniel, Notiee of, [415].

Read, Colonel John, Notice of, [411].

Red Jacket at Battle of Chemung-Despised by Brant, [279].

Red River descended by De Soto, 31.

Reed, Joseph, Secretary to Washington. 567.

Regicides, Tomb-stones of, at New Haven, [420].

Relics of Pilgrims-Chest, Pot, and Key from May Flower, [437]; Chopping-knife and Chair, [438]; Governor Carver's Chair-Governor Winslow's Chair-Sword of Miles Standish-Key of Port Royal Gate-King Philip's Samp Pan, [562].

Relics of Revolution-Halbert, 47: Tomahawks,[64] Coins, Skull, 10.3; Washington's Pouch and Puff-ball for hair powder, [166]; Earthen Pipe at Oriskany, [246]; Silver Spoon presented to Mrs. Ford, [314]; Carpet at Judge Ford's, Morristown, [315]; Tavern, and Franklin Stove at Elizabethport, [328]; Treaty Table at Wyoming.[359] Grave stone of Abraham De Witt at Kingston, [389]; Drum, Musket, Sword, and Cap from Bennington in Senate Chamber at Boston, [395]; Cannon-ball lodged in Post at Ridgefield, [411]; Buckly House, Norwalk, Connecticut, [416]; Putnam's Tavern Sign-Mrs. Washington's Ottoman, [439]; Statue nf William Pitt in New Y'ork City, [472]; Desk nf Speaker of Massachusetts Colonial Assembly, [562]; Washington's Original Commission from Congress at Patent Office in Washington, [564]; Franklin's Post-office Book at General Post office in Washington, [568]; Hand-bill in Massachusetts Historical Society, [572].

Rescindera in Massachusetts Assembly in 1768, [477].

Resolutions of Continental Congress for emission of Bills, [316].[317] Urging Pennsylvania and Connecticut to cease Hostilities in 1775-Unheeded, [348]; Adopted at Wilkesbarre in 1777, [350]; To erect Monument in Memory of General Wooster 406.

Revenue Laws, enforcement of, in 1762, [460].

Revere, Pan], copper-plate Engraver, [317]; Artistic Devices of, [507]; Sent as Messenger to Lexington in 1775, [523].

Revolution, American, Events preceding, [349]; First Step toward Absolutism-Democratic Colonies-Board of Trade-Courts of Vice Admiralty-Commercial Restrictions.[453]

First Act of Oppression-Colonial Claims to right of Representation-Right acknowledged-Burnet appointed Chief Magistrate of Massachusetts, [454]; Wisdom of Robert Walpole-Restraining Acts-Royalty and Patriotism of Colonies-Heavy voluntary Taxation, [455]; Designs of British Ministry-Expenditures of British Government on Account of America-Accession of George 111., [456]; Death of George II. announced to the Heir-Influence of Earl of Bute-Cool Treatment of Pitt, [457]; Character of Bute, Influences the King-Discontents-Resignation of Pitt, [458]; Secret Agents sent to America-Writs of Assistance-Opposition of Bostonians-Episcopacy designed for America, [459]; Enforcement of Revenue Laws-Resignation of Bute-Succeeded by Grenville-Opposition to Episcopacy, [460]; Stamp Act proposed-Right to tax Americans asserted-Postponement of Action, [461]; Opposition to Taxation by the Colonies-Instructions to their Agents-Stamp Act introduced in Parliament-Advocated by Townshend, [462]-Barré's Speech rebuking Townshend-His Defense of Americans-Effect of his Speech-Passage of Stamp Act, [463]; Excitement in America-A Congress proposed-Circular Letter of Massachusetts to Colonial Assemblies in America, [464]; Assembling of Convention in New York-Defection of Ruggles and 'Ogden-Adoption of Declaration of Rights-Petition to the King, and Memorial to both Houses of Parliament-Appointment of Stamp Masters, [465]; Franklin's Advice to Ingersoll-Arrival of the Stamps-Patrick Henry's Resolutions-Outbreak in Boston-Effigies hung on Liberty Tree, [466]; Destruction of private Property-Attack on Hutchinson's House-Destruction of Liberty Tree, [467]; Destruction of Hutchinson's Property-Character of Rioters.[468] Proceedings in Boston relative to Stamp Act-Grenville and Huske burned in Effigy on Liberty Tree-Effect of Stamp Act-Non-importation Associations formed, [469]; Non-importation Agreements-Rockingham made Prime Minister-Apathy in Parliament-Domestic Manufactures, [470]; Meeting of Parliament-Speeches of Pitt and Grenville-Boldness of Pitt-Proposition to repeal Stamp Act, [471]; Position of Lord Camden-Repeal of Stamp Act-Causes of Repeal-Rejoicings in England and America, [472]; Release of Prisoners for Debt-Erection of Pyramid on Boston Common-Liberality of Hancock, [473]; Liberality of Otis and others-New Clause in Mutiny Act-Insolence of Public Officers.[474] Pitt created Lord Chatham-Picture of his Cabinet by Burke-New Scheme of Taxation-Commissioners of Customs, [475], Fresh Excitement in the Colonies-Increasing Importance of Newspapers-Letters of a Pennsylvania Farmer, [476]; Honors to John Dickinson-Circular Letter of Massachusetts-Boldness of Otis and Samuel Adams, [477]; Treatment of a Tide-waiter-Seizure of Sloop " Liberty"-Excitement of People-Public Meeting in Boston, [478]; Attempted Bribery of Patriots-Soundness of their Principles-Proposed Convention in Boston, [479]; Governor Bernard's Proclamation-Meeting of Convention-Arrival of British Troops at Boston-Origin of Yankee Doodle.[480] Landing of the Troops-Imposing Military and Naval Display-Exasperation of the People, [481]; Policy of Duke of Grafton-Speech of King, and Response-Proposed re-enactment of a Statute of Henry VIII, [482]; Policy of Lord North-Warnings of Colonel Barré-General Gage in Boston-No Co-operation-Dissolution of Assemblies-Petition for Removal of Bernard, [483]; Bernard's Departure for England-Effect of non-importation Agreement-Hillsborough's circular Letter, [484]; Secret Workings of the Spirit of Liberty-Brief Review-Alternative of the Colonies-Newspaper Press, [485]; Bickerstaff's Boston Almanack-Explanation of its Frontispiece-Revival of Terms "Whig" and "Tory,"[486] Abuse of Otis-Massachusetts Song of Liberty, [487]; Evasion of non importation Agreements-Tea proscribed-Spirit of Women and Boys, [488]; Fracas at Lillie's Door-Death of Boy Snyder-Its Effect on Public Mind-Pardon of the Murderer-Riot in Boston, [489]; Attack of Mob on Soldiers-Discharge of Musketry-Three Citizens killed-Terrible Excitement, [490]; Delegation of Patriots before the Governor-Boldness of second Committee-Removal of Troops-Trial of Captain Preston for Murder, [491]; Defense of Soldiers by Adams and Quincy-Result of Trial-New Ministerial Proposition-Effects on Colonies, [492]; Boston Patriots-Hutchinson made Governor-Asserted Independence of the Assemblies, [493]; Further Agitation in Boston-Committees of Correspondence-Letters of Hutchinson and others-Petition for their Removal, [494]; Franklin summoned before Privy Council in England-Abused by Wedderburne-Franklin's Vow-New Taxation-Proposition of East India Company, [495]: Tea Ships sail for America-Preparations for their Reception at Boston-Treatment of Consignees-Hand-bills and Placards issued, [496]; Arrival of Tea Ships-Monster Meeting in Old South-Speech of Quincy, Breaking up of the Meeting-Destruction of Tea in Boston Harbor-Apathy of Government Officials, [498]; East India Company the only Losers-Quiet in Boston-Punishment of a Smuggler-Names of. Members of Tea Party-The only Survivor of, [499]: Excitement in Parliament in consequence of Boston Tea Riot, [502]; Boston Port Bill proposed and adopted-Debates in Parliament-Apparent Defection of Conway and Barré-Burke begins his series of Orations in favor of American Liberty, [503]; Opposition in Parliament to Boston Port Bill-Its Passage, [504]; Other oppressive Acts of Parliament-Madness of Ministers-Warnings of Opposition unheeded-Passage of Quebec Act. [505]; Proceedings in Massachusetts on account of Port Bill-Recall of Hutchinson-Division of Sentiment.[506] Arrival of General Gage in Boston-Meeting in Faneuil Hall to consider Tort Bill-Excitement among Bostonians-Newspaper Devices, [507]; Weakness of British Ministry, [508]; Tragi Comedy, "Fall of British Tyranny, or American Liberty Triumphant," represents Scene in Boston while Regulars were flying from Lexington-Proceedings of Massachusetts Assembly-Proposition for a General Congress, [509]; Boldness of Patriots-Attempt to dissolve Assembly-.Solemn League and Covenant of Patriots in Boston, [510]; Appointment of Delegates to Continental Congress-Denunciation of League-Closing of Port of Boston, [511].

Revolution in England in 1688, [451].

Rhinebeck Flats invaded by British in 1777, [388].

Rhode Island Assembly authorize Army of Observation previous to Battle of Bunker Hill, [536].

Rice, Isaac, at Ticonderoga, [121].

Rice, Lieutenant, challenged hy Church at Ticonderoga, [130].

Richardson found Guilty ot murdering Boy Snyder-Pardoned by the King, [489].

Riedesel, Baron De, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, [50]

Riedesel, Baroness De, at Battle of Stillwater,[55] Narrative of Battle of Saratoga, 89: Her Reception by General Schuyler,[91] Quotation from, [557]; Autograph of, [558].

Riedesel Family, Residence of, at Cambridge, [557].

Rio de la Plata discovered by Cabot. 28.

Riot at Philadelphia in 1779, [321]; Doctors' Mob in New York in 1787, [384]; In Boston in 1765, in consequence of Stamp Act-Destruction of Property, [467]; Character of Rioters, [468]; In Boston in 1770-Attack of Mob on Soldiers-Discharge of Musketry-Three Citizens killed, [490].

Ripley', Reverend Dr., gives Ground for Monument at Concord, [552].

Rivington, James, King's Printer in New York, Notice of-Anecdote of, and Ethan Allen, 50.8.

Robinson, Colonel, at Battle of Concord, [527].

Robinson, Commissioner, Assault on Otis, [488].

Robinson, Reverend John, exiled Pastor of Pilgrims at Leyden, [438], [441].

Rochambeau, Count De, Conference with Washington, [435].

Rock, Williams's, [106]; Rogers's, [116]; Putnam's, [142]; Split Rock, below Crown Point[159] Thunder-struck, [175]; Brant's, [297]; Washington's, near Middlebrook, [333]; At Plainfield, [334]; Dial or Campbell's Rock, [353]; Queen Esther, [357]; Prospect-Bloody, [376]; East, New Haven, [417]; Savin's, at Orange, Connecticut, [422]; Forefathers', at Plymouth, [443].

Rockingham, Charles, Marquis of, made Prime Minister, [470].

Rogers, Major, biographical Sketch of, [116]; Near Fort Ann, [140]; On Lake Champlain, [143]; Narrow Escape of, at Rogers's Slide, [557].

Rome, Notice of, [231].

Rondout Creek, Origin of Name, [385]; Scenery near, [390].

Rosenkrans, Reverend Abraham, [254].

Ross, Major, Incursion of, into Mohawk Valley in 1781, [290].

Rowley, Colonel, at Battle of Johnstown, [290].

Ruggles, Timothy, President of Stamp Act Congress-Gets up Counter Associations, called "Associated Loyalists," 522.

Rush, Dr. Benjamin, Notice of, [332].

Rutledge, Edward, appointed on Committee to draught Commission of, and Instructions for General Washington, [563].

Sabbath-day Point, Skirmish at, in 1756-Summer Residence of Abercrombie in 1758, [115]; Skirmish at, in 1776, [116].

Salary of Washington, [563]; Of American Officers, [564].

Salem, Massachusetts, Settlement of, in 1628, [446]; Revolutionary town Meetings at, in 1774, [515]; Arrival of Gage's Troops to seize Cannon-Repelled by Pickering, [522].

Salt, Manufacture of, near Onondaga Lake, [231].

Sammons, Frederick and Jacob, Adventures of, [290].

Sammons, Jacob, Assault upon, in Mohawk Valley, [233].

Sammons, Sampson, Notice of, [288]; Capture of his Family-Burning of his House, [289].

Sammons, Thomas, Notice of, [289].

Sandeman, Founder of Sandemanians. 405.

San Salvador. Discovery of, hy Columbus in 1492, 25.

Saratoga, Heights of, 69,[72] Surrender of Burgoyne at, 81.

Scalping Story at Battle of Lexington explained, [527].

Scammel, Colonel, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,[50] Notice of-Shot-Epitaph of, [430].

Shell, John Christian, Notice of-Builds a Block-house at Shell's Bush, [299]; Death of, [300].

Schenectady burned by Canadians and Indians in 1691-Formerly principal Seat of Mohawks, [302].

Schoharie Settlements attacked by Indians in 1780, [279].

Schuyler, IIon-Yost. Notice of, [251]; Death of, [252].

Schuyler, General Philip, in command of the northern Division of the Continental Army in 1777,[36] Biographical Sketch of,[38] Returns Home on account of Insubordination in his Army,[39] Retreat to the Mohawk-Proposed Relief to the Valley,[40] Volunteers for Relief of Fort Schuyler-Position of his Forces at Cohoes-Preparations to oppose Burgoyne-Appeal to the Eastern States,[41] Superseded by Gates-

Hie noble Conduct,[42] Acquittal of Blame, [136]; Attempted Abduction by Waltermeyer, [222]; Robbery of his House, [223]; Receives Orders from Congress to seize military Stores in Mohawk Valley, [235]; Ordered to repair Old Fort Stanwix, [236]; Treaty with Indians at German Flats in 1777, [238]; Appointed Commissioner by Congress to attend Indian Council at Johnstown in 1778, [265]; Mansion of, at Albany.[304]; Headquarters at Morristown with Washington, [315]; Receives Directions from Washington at New York in 1775, [564].

Schuylerville, Arrival at,[71] Scenery »t, 72.

Scott, General Winfield, Notice of, [226].

Seal, Old Colony (Plymouth), [445].

Sears, David, Notice of, [466].

Seeker, Dr., Archbishop of Canterbury, proposes to establish Episcopacy in America in 1748, [457]."Separatists" (Independents), [441].

Shades of Death (Dismal Swamp), Pocono Mountains, Scene of unparalleled Sufferings of Women and Children in 1778, [360].

Shakers, founded in America by Ann Lee in 1774, [383].

Shattuck, Colonel Daniel, Notice of, [552].

Sharon Springs, Battle of, in 1781, [294]; Notice of-Analysis of Waters of, [295].

Sheep, Saxony, introduced into Hoosick in 1820; Increase of, in 1845, [400].

Shelly, Quotation from, 34, [240].

Sherburne, Major Henry, massacre of his Troops at Cedar Rapids, [208].

Sheshequin (Queen Esther's Plantation), Notice of, [358].

Shirley, Governor, naval Expedition against Niagara in 1755, [217]; Preparations at Albany to re-enforce Oswego in 1756,218.

Sholes's Landing, Scenery of, [149].

Shrieve, Colonel, at Battle of Springfield, [323].

Sigourney, Mrs., Quotation from, [443].

Silliman, General, at Expedition to Danbury, [402]; At Destruction of Fairfield, [427].

Silliman, Professor Benjamin, Visit to Wyoming, [365].

Sitz, Peter, Bearer of Dispatches to Cherry Valley, [297].

Skene. Major, Jun., Capture of, [137]; Notice of, [393].

Skenesborough, historical Notice of, [137].

Skinner, General, Notice of, [166].

'.Skinners" and " Cow Boys," Notice of, [502].

Skirmish at Sabbath-day Point in 1756, [115]; Ditto, in 1776,116; Of Major Sherburne with Indians near Cedar Rapids-Arnold's attempt to release the Prisoners-Menaces of the Indians-Letter from Sherburne, [208]; Dishonorable Conduct of British Commander-Washington's Opinion-Final Adjustment, [209]; On West Canada Creek in 1781, [291]; Of Captain Woodworth and Indians at German Flats, [298]; At Shell's Bush-Descent of Tories upon Shell's Block house-Furious Engagement-Capture of M'Donald, [299]; Death of Shell and his Son-Cessation of Hostilities, [300]; Captain Ogden and Yankees in 1770,345; Near Cambridge, [392]; Colonel Baume and Americans at Walloomscoick, [396]; At Saugatuck Bridge in 1777, [409]; At Compo with Sir William Erskine, [410]; At Rye Neck between British and Putnam's Scouts, [412]; Near Grummon's Hill, [414]; Near Hew Haven in 1779,424; At Lexington, [524]; At Concord Bridge, [527]; At Hardy's Hill, [528]; At West Cambridge and Prospect Hill.[529] With British on Islands in Boston Harbor after Battle of Lexington, [537]; Near Boston after Battle of Bunker Hill, [569].

Sleight. John, Notice of, [390].

Slocum, Frances, Capture and Discovery of, [368]; Interview with her white Kindred-Her Narrative-Condition-Nantes of her Children-Exempted from Removal with the Miamies-Congress grants her a Tract of Land, [369].

Slocum, Jonathan. Murder of, at Wyoming, [363].

Slocum, Joseph, and Family, Sufferers at Wyoming-Abduction of his Sister Frances, [367].

Slocum. Mrs., Presentiment of, [368].

Sloop Liberty, seizure of, in Boston in 1767, [478].

Small, Captain, at Shell's Bush, [299].

Small, Major, at Battle of Bunker Hill, [544].

Small pox appears in American Camp in 1777-Alleged Vaccination in the Army refuted, [307].

Smith, Adam, Author of?* Wealth of Nations," active in writing against American Cause-Biographical Sketch of, [517].

Smith, Captain, killed near Catskill, [267].

Smith, Captain John, gives Name to New England, [433].

Smith, Colonel, in Expedition to Concord in 1775, [523].

Smith, Ebenezer, Notice of, [415].

Smith's Cove, Washington's Army at, in 1777, [332].

Snake, curious Device of (Head-piece of Constitutional Courant), [468], [508].

Snyder, Christopher (Boy), first Martyr in Cause of American Liberty. 489.

Sorel or Richelieu River described, [174].

Spaulding, Captain, at Wyoming, [353], [362].

Speddy, William, tried for Murder of Ogden, [346].

Specht, General, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50

Speedlove. Major, killed at Battle of Bunker Hill, [546].

Spencer, General Joseph, at Battle of Bunker Hill-Biographical Sketch of. 566.

Spencer, Thomas, sent to Canada as a Spy in 1777,

Spinner, Reverend John P., of German Flats, [284].

Spoils of War taken by Colonel Gansevoortin 1777. 252.

Springfield, at Head of Oswego Lake, destroyed by Brant in 1778, [266].

Springfield, New Jersey, burning of, in 1780, 32*1.

Springs. Salt, near Onondaga Lake, [231].

Staats, Abraham, Notice of. 331.

Stacia, Colonel, at Battle of Cherry Valley in 1778, [268].

Stamp Act, Excitement of, produced in Mohawk Valley-Political Movements of the People-Formation of Parties, [232], Violence of Loyalists-Assault upon Sammons-Meeting at Cherry Valley, [233]; Attempted Removal of Kirkland-Hostile Movements of the Johnsons-Indian Councils, [234]; Treatment of Stamp-master at New Haven-Joy on Repeal of Act, [421], [435]; Proposed Postponement of Action-Derived from the Dutch, [461]; Suggested by a Club of American Merchants in 1739-Approved by Franklin in Continental Congress at Albany in 1754-Also, by Mr. Huske in Parliament, in 1764, [461]; Passage of the Act, [463]; Appointment of Stamp-masters, [465]; Arrival of the Stamps, [466]; Effect in Boston, [469]; Repeal of, [472]; Rejoicing in Boston off Repeal of the Act, [473].

Standish, Miles, biographical Sketch of. 445.

Stark, General John, biographical Sketch of-Refuses to Accompany Lincoln to the Hudson River-Censured by Congress-Proceeds to Battle at Bennington, [394]; Presents Trophies to Massachusetts, [395]; Laconic Speech at Battle of Bennington, [397]; Popularity after Battle of Bennington-Promoted by Congress for Bravery, [398]; At Battle of Bunker Hill, [541].

Stark, Lieutenant, at Battle of Bemis's Heights,[49] Vigilance of. at Fort William Henry, [110].

Starr, Major, Notice of, [403].

Staten Island, secret Expedition of Lord Stirling to, [311].

Steam-boats on the Hudson, 35.

Steamer Clermont, Fulton's, described,[35] Maid of the Mist. 228.

Steele, John, Notice of, [433].

Steuben, Baron, Notice of, [311]; Head quarters near Middle-brook in 1778, [332]; Receives gold Medal from King of Prussia, [333].

Stewart, Colonel, in Encampment at Morristown in 1781, [313].

Stewart, Lazarus, at Wyoming Valley in 1770, [345].

Stillwater, first Battle of, in 1777,[51] Second Battle of, 60. (See Bemis's Heights and Saratoga.)

Stirling, Lord, secret Expedition to Staten Island in 1780, [311].

Stockwell, Lieutenant, at Siege of Fort Schuyler in 1777, [250].

Stoddard, M. Richardson, Grave of, at Mount Independence, [148].

Stone, ancient Monumental, exhumed near Pompey Hill, [230].

Stone, Colonel William L., Anecdote of, [229]; In Error with regard to Brant, [238].

Street, Alfred B., Quotations from, 33, [104], [380].

St. Anthony's Nose, Notice of. 282.

St. Clair, General Arthur, Retreat from Ticonderoga to Fort Edward in 1777-Pursued by tbe British,[39] Biographical Sketch of, [132]; Acquitted of Blame, [136].

St. John, Peter, made Prisoner in 1779, [414]; Quotation from, [415].

St. John's, Expedition of Allen and Arnold against, in 1775,154; Captured by Montgomery, [162]; Rendezvous for Troops in the Revolutionary War. 168.

St. Lawrence and its Islands, [214].

St. Lawrence, Gulf of, discovered by Cartier in 1523, 32.

St. Leger, Colonel Barry, Expedition up St. Lawrence and Lake Ontario with Rangers in 1777,[38] In Mohawk Valley,[40] His Forces disperse,[41] Approaches Oneida Lake, [241]; Letter to Burgoyne relative to Loss of Fort Schuyler, [247]; Character of, described by Arnold, [251]; Retreat from Oriskany, [252]. '

St. Regis, Incidents of, [210].

Sturgis, Captain, Notice of, [427].

Swain, Charles, Quotation from, [415].

Swartwout, Captain Abraham, at Siege of Fort Schuyler, [242].

Sullivan, General John, biographical Sketch of-Expedition against Indians in Western New York in 1779.[272] Rendezvous of, in 1778, [336]; At Battle of Bunker Hill, [566]; At In-trenchments near Bunker Hill, [570].

Sword, Pilgrim Robinson's, at New Haven, [438].

Symonds, Colonel, at Battle of Bennington, [396].

Syracuse, early History of-Region about-Settled by Dupuys in 1655-Hostility of the Indians-Stratagem of the French, [229]; Settlements of French and Spaniards in 1669-Evidence of earlier Explorations by Europeans, [230].

Tallmadge, Colonel Benjamin, arrives at Fairfield in 1779, [427].

Taxation, heavy voluntary, [455]; New Scheme of, [475].

Tea proscribed, [488]; Destruction of. in Boston Harbor, [498].

Tea Party, Boston, Names of Members of, [499].

Teedyuscung, Indian Diplomatist in Council at Easton in 1758, [336]; Death of, [344].

Tenbroeck at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 50.

Ten Hills' Farm, Cannon planted on, [571].

Ternay, Chevalier De, in Command of French Fleet at Newport, [435].

Thacher, Dr. James, at Hudson Highlands, [307]; Allusion to Inoculation in American Army, [308]; Quotations from 308, [310], [311], [312], [574].

Thomas, Colonel John, Death of-Biographical Sketch of, [202]; Appointed General in 1775, [516]; At Battle of Bunker Hill, [543], [566].

Ticonderoga, Topography of, [115], [118]; Capture of, in 1758, [120]; Expedition of Ethan Allen to-Plan formed in Connecticut to capture, [123]; Arnold joins Allen at Castleton-Dispute about Rank-Surprise of Garrison.[124] Interview he-tween Allen and Delaplaee-Allen's Orders to surrender obeyed-Trouble, with Arnold about Command, [125]; Ruins of, [127]; Present Appearance and Condition of, [128]; Invested by Burgoyne-Weakness of the Garrison, [132]; Invested by British, [134]; Retreat of Americans from, to Mount Independence, [135].

Tories, active and passive,[92] Violence of, in Mohawk Valley in 1775, [233]; Disarming of, at Johnson Hall, [236]; Gort and Platto, [288]; Descent of, upon Shell's Bush, [299]; Pine Robbers, Notice of, [332]; Tories and Indians invade Wyoming, [350]; Execution of. at Kingston, [389].

Tory, Elliot, [264]; Ogden of New Jersey, [313]; Writing in Cipher in 1779, [320]; Guides, Benedict and Jarvis, [402], [407]; Joseph Dibble, Notice of, [406]; Student in Yale College, [431]; Tory and Whig, revival of Terms, [486]; Writer under Signature Massachusettensis, [513].-

Townshend, Charles, in Parliament in 1765, [462].

Treason, Acts of, proposed to be tried under Statute of Henry VIII., [482].

Treaty of Amnesty with France after Battle of Saratoga,[86] General Schuyler with Indians at German Flats, [238]; Between Colonel Denison and Continentals at Wyoming in 1778, [358].

Treaty Table at Forty Fort, Notice of, [359], [365].

Tree, Balm of Gilead, at Fort Edward,[95] Jane M'Crea,[97] Apple, at Springfield, New Jersey, [322]; Charter Oak, at Hartford, [434]; Liberty, in Boston, [466], [467]; Washington Elm, at Cambridge, [558], [564].

Trees, Elm, of New Haven planted by Austin and Hillhouse, [428].

Troops, British, Landing of. near New Haven, [422]; Arrival of, in Boston, under Colonels Dalrymple and Carr, [480]; Removal, [491]; Number of, stationed at Boston on Eve of Revolution, [521]; Increase of, in Boston after Battle of Lexington, [537]; Condition of, in Boston in 1775, [571].

Trumbull, John, LL.D., Quotation from, [374], [401]; Biographical Sketch of-Poem, M'Fingall, [401].

Trumbull, Governor Jonathan, offers to mediate between General Gage and Bostonians in 1775, [522].

Trumbull, Joseph, appointed Commissary General by Washington in 1775, [567].

Tryon County (now Montgomery), Notice of, [232]; Armed Settlers of, [266].

Tryon, Governor William, Expedition to Danbury in 1777, [401]; Expedition to Horse-neck Landing, [411]; Landing of, at Norwalk in 1779, [414], [416]; Expedition to New Haven in 1779, [422]; Head-quarters at Fairfield, [427]; Arrival at New York from England in 1775, [522].

Tucker, Reverend Josiah and Reverend Abraham, Notice of, [519].

United States, relative Position of, to Governments of Europe,[86] Independence of, acknowledged by France in 1778,[87] Foreign and domestic Debt of, in 1777-81, [319].

University, Harvard, Endowment of, [555].

Van Courtlandt at Battle of Stillwater, 51.

Van Courtlandt, Pierre, first President of Senate of New York, [387].

Vanderburg, Colonel, Notice of, [436].

Van Norden, Mrs. Polly, Notice of, [332].

Van Rensselaer, General Robert, Expedition to Tryon County, [280]; Pursues Johnson-His Inaction, [281]; Abandons pursuit-Dispatches Messenger to Captain Vrooman at Fort Schuyler, [282].

Van Rensselaer, General Stephen, Notice of, [226].

Van Rensselaer, Colonel Solomon, Notice of, [226].

Van Rensselaer, William, Notice of, [391].

Van Schaick, Colonel, at Cherry Valley, [237]; In Expedition against Onondagas, [270]; Pursues Sir John Johnson to Ticonderoga, [290].

Van Schaiek's Mill, [391].

Van Slyk, Captain, killed at Siege of Fort Schuyler, [246].

Van Swearingen, Captain, at Battle of Stillwater, 52.

Van Veehten, Colonel, at Battle of Bemis's Heights, 71.

Varnum, Colonel, at Battle of Bunker Hill, [571].

Varrick, Colonel, at Battle of Stillwater-Rupture with Arnold, [056].

Vasco De Gama reaches India via Cape of Good Hope, 26.

Vasquez D'Aillon, Lucas, reaches Combahee River in South Carolina-Kidnaps Natives with Intention of selling them as Slaves, 30.

Veeder, Colonel, at Currytown, [295].

Vergennes, Count De, Policy of, relative to extending Aid to Americans, 86.

Vermont demands Separation from the Union-Declared Free and Independent in 1777, under the Name of New Connecticut, [168].

Verrazani, John, Expedition to North America, 31.

Vessels of War, Confiance and Saratoga, [143]; Constructed on Lake Champlain-Royal Savage, [163]; Congress Galley, commanded by Arnold-Carleton, Inflexible, and Maria on Lake Champlain, [164]; Camilla and Scorpio, [422]; Romney, in Boston, [478]; Fleet of Eight, arrive in Boston in 1768, [480]; Arrival of the Cerberus, at Boston after Battle of Lexington, [537]; Names of, at Boston alter Battle of Lexington, [539]; Names of, authorized by Congress in 1775.[576] British Sloop Falcon attempts to seize Captain Manly, [570]; Names of, first constructed for Continental Navy, [575].

Visit of the Author to Places on the Hudson River,[34] Albany-Troy,[35] Cohoes Falls-Van Schaick's Island,[36] Waterford,[43] Bemis's Heights-Saratoga, 44,[89] Schuylerville-Dovegat, [88] Fort Edward,[94] Rogers's Island, [102]; Glenn's Falls, [104]; "Big Snake" and "Indian Cave,"[105] Caldwell-Lake George, [108]; Ruins of Fort George, [112]; Rogers's Rock-Prisoner's Island, [116]; Ticonderoga, [118], [121], [136]; Whitehall or Skenesborough, [137], [142]; Fort Anne Village, [139]; Putnam's Rock, [142]; Battle ground of Hubbardton, [145]; Sholes's Landing, [144], [149]; Lake Champlain-Mount Independence, [147]; Chimney Point, [150]; Crown Point, [151]; Split Rock, [159]; Burlington, Vermont-Grave of Ethan Allen, [161] Rousse's Point-Isle Aux Noix, [167]; St.John's, [168]; Chambly, [174]; Longueuil, [175], [182]; Montreal, [177]; Sorel-River St. Lawrence-Quebee, [183]; Falls of Montmorenei-Point Levi, [203]; Plains of Abraham, [204]; Lachine-St. Ann's Rapids, [206]; Cedars Rapids, [207]; Scotch Canadian Cairn, [209]; St. Regis-Ogdensburgh, [210]; Kingston, Upper Canada, [214]; Oswego, [215]; Genesee and Niagara Rivers, [224]; Niagara Falls, [227]; Suspension Bridge, [228]; Syracuse, [229]; Rome-Mohawk Valley-Fort Stanwix (Rome), [231]; Battleground of Oriskany, [243]; Whitesboro'-Utica-Little Falls-German Flats, [253]; Fort Plain, [261]; Mohawk Valley-Fulton ville-Fonda, [284]; Caughnawaga-Johnstown, [285]; Canajoharie-Currytown, [211]2; Sharon Springs, [295]; Cherry Valley.[296] Albany, [300]; Newark-Morristown, [305]; Springfield, New Jersey, [322]; Elizabethtown, [326]; Elizabethtown Point, [327]; Middlebrook, [331], [332]; Camp ground near Middlebrook-Washington's Rock, [333]; Somerville-Easton, Pennsylvania, [335]; Pokono Mountain-Valley of Wyoming, [339], [370]; Wilkesbarre, [340], [370]; Toby's Eddy, [343]; Kingston and Forty Fort, [364]; Monument to the Martyrs of Wyoming, [365]; Carbondale, Pennsylvania, Coal Mines, [377]; Milford-Sawkill, [380]; Port Jervis; Neversink Valley, [381]; Poughkeepsie, [382]; Kingston, New York, [385]; Hoosick Valley-Bennington Battle-ground, [391], [398]; Walloomscoiek Valley, [398] Bennington, [399]; Housatonie Valley-Danbury, [400]; Ridgefield, [407], [412]; Putnam's Hill, [412]; Norwalk, [413]; Gregory's Point-Grummon's Hill,414; Fairfield, [416]: Greenfield Hill-New Haven-East Rock, [417], [428]; Westbridge and Milford Hill, near New Haven, [423], [428]; Yale College, [431]; Hartford, [432]; Boston, [439], [561]; Concord, [551]; Lexington, [552]; Cambridge, [555]; Bunker Hill Monument, [558]; Dorchester Heights, [560]; Massachusetts Historical Society, [561].

Visscher, Colonel, at Siege of Fort Schuyler, [245].

Volunteers from New Hampshire join Army at Cambridge previous to Battle of Bunker Hill, [536].

Vrooman, Captain, in Command of Fort Schuyler-Captured by Brant-Taken to Canada as Prisoner by Johnson, [282].

Wagner directed to shoot Brant, [238].

Wales's Hill, Roxbury, Massachusetts, Notice of, [565].

Walker, Captain, at Battle of Springfield in 1780, [323]; At Battle of Bunker Hill, [543].

Walloomscoiek, Orthography and Signification of, [398].

Walloomscoiek River, Notiee of, [395].

Walpole, Sir Robert, enlightened Views of, in regard to Taxation, [454].

Wampum described, [302].

War between England and France in 1756 ("Seven Years' War"),[95] Civil, between Yankees and Pennymites in Valley of Wyoming, [176]9-Erection of Forts-Capture of Durkee-Surrender of Ogden, [345]; Treatment of Ogden-Nathan Ogden killed by Speddy-Another Attack on Yankees-Pennymites expelled-New Fortifications, [346]; Hostilities cease in 1771, [347]; Revival of the War in 1782-Decree of Trenton Its Effect-Injustice toward Yankees-Inaction of Congress, [371]; Great Deluge-Danger and Distress of Inhabitants-Reappearance of the Soldiers-Renewal of Hostilities, [372]; Armstrong's Expedition-Stratagem-Change in publie Sentiment-Censors hold Septennial Meeting-Appeal for Relief.[373] New Difficulties-Commissioners repulsed by Franklin-His Arrest for Treason, [375]; Discharged-Pickering's escape to Philadelphia-Returns to the Valley-Abducted-Difficulties cease, and the Vale ever after a Picture of Prosperity and Repose.[376] King Philip's, in 1675, [420]; Virtual Declaration of, against the Americans in 1775, [519].

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, [182]5, [184]3, [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].