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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) | 7 | 3 | Browse | Search |
Cambridge History of American Literature: volume 3 (ed. Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939., Erskine, John, 1879-1951., Sherman, Stuart Pratt, 1881-1926., Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950.) | 5 | 1 | Browse | Search |
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 1 | 1 | 1 | Browse | Search |
The Daily Dispatch: March 26, 1862., [Electronic resource] | 1 | 1 | Browse | Search |
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cathcart , William Schaw , Earl 1755 -1843 (search)
Cathcart, William Schaw, Earl 1755-1843
Military officer; born in Petersham, England, Sept. 17, 1755; joined the British army in June, 1777, and came to the United States; later was aide to Gen. Spencer Wilson and General Clinton, and participated in the siege of Forts Montgomery and Clinton, and in the battles of Brandywine and Monmouth.
In May, 1778, during the reception given in honor of Lord Howe, in Philadelphia, he led one section of the knights at the celebrated Mischianza (q. v.). Later he recruited and commanded the Caledonian Volunteers, which subsequently was called Tarleton's Legion.
He returned to England in 1780, and was promoted lieutenant-general in 1801.
He died in Cartside, Scotland, June 16, 1843.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Freedom of a City. (search)
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 1, Chapter 8 : early professional life.—September , 1834 , to December , 1837 .—Age, 23 -26 . (search)
Cambridge History of American Literature: volume 3 (ed. Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939., Erskine, John, 1879-1951., Sherman, Stuart Pratt, 1881-1926., Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950.), Book III (continued) (search)
Gen. Wool has appointed Lieut. De Witt Clinton as a Censor of the Press over the newspaper correspondents from his division.