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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 7 1 Browse Search
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Gadsden, Christopher 1724-1805 (search)
Gadsden, Christopher 1724-1805 Patriot; born in Charleston, S. C., in 1724; was educated in England; became a merchant in Charleston; and a sturdy champion of the rights of the colonies. He was a delegate to the Stamp Act Congress, and ever advocated openly republican principles. He was also a member of the first Continental Congress. Chosen a colonel in 1775, he was active in the defence of Charleston in 1776, when he was made a brigadier-general. He was active in civil affairs, and was one of the many civilians made prisoners by Sir Henry Clinton and carried to St. Augustine. He was exchanged in 1781 and carried to Philadelphia. In 1782 he was elected governor of his State, but declined on account of infirmity. He died in Charleston, S. C., Aug. 28, 1805.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), St. Augustine, (search)
time to give their parole to keep within certain limits as the price of their release from close confinement. Among the prisoners was the sturdy patriot Col. Christopher Gadsden (q. v.). He had been treacherously taken from his bed at night and conveyed on board a prison-ship. Gadsden was required by the commanding officer at Steen violated, and that he would not trust his persecutors again. The commander haughtily said he would hear no arguments, and demanded an explicit answer whether Gadsden would or would not give his parole. I will not, answered Gadsden, firmly. In God I put my trust, and fear no consequences. He was instantly hurried to the castGadsden, firmly. In God I put my trust, and fear no consequences. He was instantly hurried to the castle, where, in a loathsome prison, he was confined, apart from his fellow-patriots, until exchanged, in July, 1781, nearly eleven months after the surrender at Charleston. While in the castle, the prisoners were denied the privilege of meeting for public worship by themselves, but forced to attend divine service at the regular plac
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
, 337; Wagner, 153, 167, 171. Ford's peril, John, 49. Francis, Color-Sergeant E., 380. Franklin, Battle of, 374. Franklin, C., 227 Frazier's Farm, Battle of, 19. Frederick the Great, 34. Fredericksburg, Battle of, 20, 24, 259. Freeman, Col., J. Thomas, 70, 74. Freemantle, Gen Arthur, 108. Frost, Dr. F. L., 416. Fry, Col., 305. Fulkerson, Col., 88. Fuller, Lt., 382. Fussell's Mill, Battle of, 21. Gadberry Camp, 152, 172. Gadberry, Col. J. M., 23, 130. Gadsden, Christopher, 430. Gaillard, David St. P., 34. Gaillard, John. 13. Gaillard, Col. P. C., 396, 416. Gallaher, Lt., Daniel, 299. Gardner, Major, 169. Garner, 130. Garnett. Col. R. S., 83. 86, 88. Garnett, Hon T. S., 295. Gaston, Esther, 7, 10, 17. Gaston, Justice, John, 13. Gaston, Joseph, 10. Gaston, Capt., Joseph Lucien, 17, 22. Gates, Gen., Horatio, 9, II. Gatling, Gen. R. J., 428. Gault, Sergeant-Major, Edward, 409. Gavin, Lt. J. A., 21. Gedde, Col., 306. Gelling, Lt., 39