CHAPTER VII.
GEORGE III. 1776-1777
Affairs of Ireland..... Debates on America, &c...... Prorogation of Parliament..... Sentiments of Foreign Powers, &c...... Evacuation of Boston by the British..... Mission of Indian Chiefs..... Affairs of Canada..... Unsuccessful Attack on Sullivan’s Island..... Affairs in Virginia..... Declaration of Independence by Congress..... Expedition against New York..... Defeat of the Americans on Long Island..... Conference on Staten Island..... Capture of New York..... Capture of Fort Washington..... Capture of Fort Lee, and Retreat of Washington..... Expedition against Rhode Island..... Successes of General Carleton..... Measures of Congress..... Defection of the Colonists, &c...... Meeting of Parliament..... Debates on America..... Attempt to fire His Majesty’s Dock-yard at Portsmouth.