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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) | 27 | 1 | Browse | Search |
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2 | 10 | 0 | Browse | Search |
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Browsing named entities in Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing). You can also browse the collection for John C. Spencer or search for John C. Spencer in all documents.
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), MacKENZIEenzie , Alexander Slidell 1803 -1848 (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Morrell , Imogene Robinson 1778 - (search)
Morrell, Imogene Robinson 1778-
Painter; born in Attleboro, Mass.; educated in Newark, N. J., and in New York City; later studying in Europe.
Her works include The first battle of the Puritans; Washigton Welcoming the provision trains at Newburg, N. Y., in 1778; Historical portrait of Gen. John A. Dix; portraits of Howell Cobb and John C. Spencer, exSecretaries of the Treasury, etc.
Morrill, Justin Smith
Newport, capture of
Early in December, 1776, a British fleet, with 6,000 troops on board, appeared off Newport,
The old State-House. R. I. The few troops stationed there evacuated the town without attempting to defend it. Commodore Hopkins had several Continental vessels lying there, with a number of privateers.
With these he escaped up the bay, and was effectually blockaded at Providence.
When Washington heard of this invasion he sent Generals Arnold and Spencer to the defence of Rhode Island.
This possession of Newport, the second town in size and importance in New England, produced general alarm and great annoyance to the inhabitants east of the Hudson.
French fleet and army blockaded.
Washington had hoped the French army, which arrived at Newport, July 10, would march to the Hudson River, and, with their assistance, expected to drive the British from the city of New York.
But it was compelled to stand on the defensive there.
Six British ships-of-the-line, which
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Newspapers. (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Proctor , Lucien Brock 1826 - (search)
Proctor, Lucien Brock 1826-
Author; born in Hanover, N. H., March 6, 1826; graduated at Hamilton College in 1844; admitted to the bar in 1847; abandoned law practice in 1863 to give his entire attention to legal writing.
His publications include The bench and bar of the State of New York; Lives of the New York State Chancellors; The life and times of Thomas Addis Emmet; The legal history of Albany and Schenectady counties; Early history of the board of regents and University of the State of New York; etc.; also many addresses, including Aaron Burr's political career defended; Review of John C. Spencer's legal and political career, etc.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Quaker Hill , battle of. (search)
Quaker Hill, battle of.
In the summer of 1778 there were 6,000 British
Scene of the engagement on Khode Island, Aug. 29, 1778.
(from a print in the Gentleman's magazine, 1778.) troops in Rhode Island, commanded by General Pigot.
His headquarters were at Newport.
They had held the island since late in 1776.
An attempt had been made, by a force under General Spencer, of Connecticut, the year before, to expel them from the island, but it failed, and that officer resigned his commission and shortly after entered Congress.
General Sullivan was his successor, and he had been directed to call on the New England States for 5.000 militia.
The call was promptly obeyed.
John Hancock, as general, led the Massachusetts militia in person.
There was much enthusiasm.
The French fleet, under D'Estaing, occupied Narraganset Bay and opened communication with the American army, then near, and 10,000 strong.
The French fleet even entered Newport Harbor, and compelled the British to burn
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Revolutionary War, (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Talcott , George 1786 -1862 (search)
Talcott, George 1786-1862
Military officer; born in Glastonbury, Conn., Dec. 6, 1786; joined the army in 1813; promoted first lieutenant in March, 1814; served through the Mexican War, being promoted colonel and chief of ordnance in March, 1848.
On Nov. 6, 1850, he sent a letter without the knowledge of the Secretary of War to Colonel Huger, commandant of the arsenal at Fort Monroe, respecting the purchase of ammunition, on the receipt of which Colonel Huger made a contract to buy a large quantity of shot and shell.
When this fact became known to the War Department Talcott was court-martialled, found guilty, and forced to retire on July 8, 1851.
Many prominent men declared the sentence unjust and illegal, and attempts were made to reinstate him, but without success.
Hon. John C. Spencer wrote a Review of the trial to prove the error of the judgment.
Talcott died in Albany, N. Y., April 25, 1862.