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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Brandywine , battle on the. (search)
Brandywine, battle on the.
When Washington learned that Howe was ascending Chesapeake Bay in the fleet of his brother, he marched (Aug. 24, 1777) from Philadelphia to meet him. At about the time he reached Wilmington Howe was landing his army, 18,000 strong, at the head of the Elk River, 54 miles from Philadelphia.
Washington's effective force did not exceed 11,000 men, including 1,800 Pennsylvania militia.
Howe's objective was Philadelphia, and he began his march (Sept. 3) in that direction through a country swarming with Tories.
One division was led by Earl Corn-wallis, and the other by General Knyphausen.
Washington had advanced almost to Red Clay Creek, and sent General Maxwell with his brigade to form an ambuscade in the direction of the enemy.
In a skirmish the British were checked, but moved forward (Sept. 8) to attack Washington and turn his flank.
By a dexterous movement in the night, the latter fell back to Chad's For, on the Brandywine Creek, above Wilmington, an
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Burbeck , Henry , 1754 -1848 (search)
Burbeck, Henry, 1754-1848
Military officer; born in Boston, Mass., June 8. 1754; served with distinction in the Revolutionary War; took part in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, etc., receiving the brevet of brigadier-general in 1813.
He died in New London, Conn., Oct. 2, 1848.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cadwalader , John 1742 -1786 (search)
Cadwalader, John 1742-1786
Military officer; born in Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 10, 1742; was an active patriot before the war for independence broke out. He was made colonel of one of the city battalions, and as a brigadier-general afterwards he was placed in command of the Pennsylvania militia, co-operating with Washington in the attack on Trenton, and participating in the battle of Princeton.
He was in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth.
He challenged Gen. Thomas Conway to fight a duel because of offensive words the latter used towards Wash-
John Cadwalader. ington.
They fought, and Conway was badly wounded.
After the war Cadwalader lived in Maryland, and was in its legislature.
He died in Shrewsbury, Pa., Feb. 11, 1786.
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), Davidson , William , 1746 - (search)
Davidson, William, 1746-
Military officer; born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1746; was appointed major in one of the North Carolina regiments at the outbreak of the Revolution; took part in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth; commissioned brigadier-general; and was at Cowan's Ford, N. C., Feb. 1, 1781, when the British army under Cornwallis forced a passage.
During the fight General Davidson was killed.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hessians. (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Inman , George 1755 -1789 (search)
Inman, George 1755-1789
Military officer; born in Boston, Mass., Dec. 3, 1755; graduated at Harvard College in 1772.
During the Revolutionary War he was a royalist, entering the army as a private, but soon receiving a commission; took part in the battles of Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth, in the first of which he was wounded.
He was the author of Narrative of the Revolutionary War, 1776–;1779.
He died in the West Indies in 178
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Lafayette , Marie Jean Paul Roch Yves Gilbert Motier , Marquis de 1757 - (search)