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

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[168]; First of Oppression, [454], [455]; Stamp Act, originated by Grenville, and passed by Parliament in 1765, [463]; Repealed in 1766, [472]; Oppressive, [474]; Quebec Act, passed in 1774, [505]; Obnoxious to Americans prior to Revolution, Titles of, [518].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].