Savannah, capture of, by British, 1778, [113];

disastrous effect of operations thus initiated upon the British position in America, [114], [115], [151]-153, [175]-178, [184];

failure of d'Estaing's attempt to retake, [115], [151].

Schuyler, Philip, American General, commanding Northern Department, 1776; quoted, [12].

Seasons, effect of, upon naval operations, [98], [113], [115], [145], [149], [159], [251].

Spain, induced to enter the war, 1779, [3], [116];

cruise of fleet of, in conjunction with French, 1779, [116]-121;

divergence of views between France and, [120], [121], [147], [158], [186];

two squadrons of, dispersed or destroyed by Rodney, [122]-126;

inefficiency of navy of, [125], [126], [147], [158], [187]-189;