Bemis Heights, battle of, [181].

Bennington, battle of, [179].

Benton, Thomas H., [portrait p. 275], [355];

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on Polk’s administration, [378];

proposed as commander in the Mexican War, [379].

Bering, Vitus, Russian explorer, [9].

Bering Sea fisheries, [641].

Berkeley, Lord, received grant of New Jersey, [67];