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

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].