schemes for maintaining command of Lake Champlain, [12];
his force, and its character, [14], [15], [17];
compelled by shore batteries to abandon lower Narrows of the Lake, [15];
selects Valcour Island as position for defence, [15];
decision to risk destruction of force rather than retire, [18], [19];
sound strategic and tactical ideas, [20];
Battle of Valcour Island, [21];
successful withdrawal after defeat, [23];
overtaken and flotilla destroyed, [25];
effect of his resistance in delaying British advance, [25];