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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 52 0 Browse Search
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2 22 0 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 36. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 6 0 Browse Search
Cambridge History of American Literature: volume 1, Colonial and Revolutionary Literature: Early National Literature: Part I (ed. Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939., Erskine, John, 1879-1951., Sherman, Stuart Pratt, 1881-1926., Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950.) 4 0 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 8. (ed. Frank Moore) 4 0 Browse Search
Wendell Phillips, Theodore C. Pease, Speeches, Lectures and Letters of Wendell Phillips: Volume 1 4 0 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore) 4 0 Browse Search
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 2. (ed. Frank Moore) 2 0 Browse Search
H. Wager Halleck , A. M. , Lieut. of Engineers, U. S. Army ., Elements of Military Art and Science; or, Course of Instruction in Strategy, Fortification, Tactis of Battles &c., Embracing the Duties of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Engineers. Adapted to the Use of Volunteers and Militia. 2 0 Browse Search
Fitzhugh Lee, General Lee 2 0 Browse Search
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Battles. (search)
r）June 28, 1776 Long IslandAug. 27, 1776 Harlem PlainsSept. 16, 1776 White PlainsOct. 28, 1776 Fort WashingtonNov. 16, 1776 TrentonDec. 26, 1776 PrincetonJan. 3, 1777 HubbardtonJuly 7, 1777 OriskanyAug. 6, 1777 BenningtonAug. 16, 1777 BrandywineSept. 11, 1777 Bemis's Heights (first), Sept. 19; (second）Oct. 7, 1777 PaoliSept. 20, 1777 GermantownOct. 4, 1777 Forts Clinton and MontgomeryOct. 6, 1777 Fort MercerOct. 22, 1777 Fort MifflinNov. 16, 1777 MonmouthJune 28, 1778 WyomingJur）June 28, 1776 Long IslandAug. 27, 1776 Harlem PlainsSept. 16, 1776 White PlainsOct. 28, 1776 Fort WashingtonNov. 16, 1776 TrentonDec. 26, 1776 PrincetonJan. 3, 1777 HubbardtonJuly 7, 1777 OriskanyAug. 6, 1777 BenningtonAug. 16, 1777 BrandywineSept. 11, 1777 Bemis's Heights (first), Sept. 19; (second）Oct. 7, 1777 PaoliSept. 20, 1777 GermantownOct. 4, 1777 Forts Clinton and MontgomeryOct. 6, 1777 Fort MercerOct. 22, 1777 Fort MifflinNov. 16, 1777 MonmouthJune 28, 1778 WyomingJ
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)
15, 1776216 Sept. 16, 177611 Oct. 9 to Oct. 23 (including Chatterton Hill）136323 Fort Washington56276 Trenton1778 Assanpink (Jan. 2, 1777）411 Burgoyne's Campaign to Oct. 6, 1777164284 Burgoyne's Campaign from Oct. 7 to 162575 Skirmish, Sept. 3, 1777119 Brandywine, Chasseurs739 Brandywine, other Hessians216 Red Bank8222960 Newport199613 Stono Ferry934 Charleston1162 Springfield2575 Baton Rouge258 Pensacola1545 Guildford Courthouse15694 Yorktown5313127 —————— Total5481,652127 15, 1776216 Sept. 16, 177611 Oct. 9 to Oct. 23 (including Chatterton Hill）136323 Fort Washington56276 Trenton1778 Assanpink (Jan. 2, 1777）411 Burgoyne's Campaign to Oct. 6, 1777164284 Burgoyne's Campaign from Oct. 7 to 162575 Skirmish, Sept. 3, 1777119 Brandywine, Chasseurs739 Brandywine, other Hessians216 Red Bank8222960 Newport199613 Stono Ferry934 Charleston1162 Springfield2575 Baton Rouge258 Pensacola1545 Guildford Courthouse15694 Yorktown5313127 —
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)
f France on the continent of North America. The deep humiliation of France, and the triumphant ascendency on this continent of her rival, were the first results of this great national conflict. The complete expulsion of France from North America seemed to the superficial vision of men to fix the British power over these extensive regions on foundations immovable as the everlasting hills. Let us pass in imagination a period of only twenty years, and alight upon the borders of the River Brandywine. Washington is commander-in-chief of the armies of the United States of America; war is again raging in the heart of his native land; hostile armies of one and the same name, blood, and language, are arrayed for battle on the banks of the stream; and Philadelphia, where the United States are in Congress assembled, and whence their decree of independence has gone forth, is the destined prize to the conflict of the day. Who is that tall, slender youth, of foreign air and aspect, scarcely em
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Lee, Henry 1756- (search)
war, and famed for his valor on the ever memorable heights of Abraham, where fell Wolfe, Montcalm, and since, our much lamented Montgomery; all covered with glory. In this fortunate interval, produced by his masterly conduct, our fathers, ourselves, animated by his resistless example, rallied around our country's standard, and continued to follow her beloved chief through the various and trying scenes to which the destinies of our Union led. Who is there that has forgotten the vales of Brandywine, the fields of Germantown, or the plains of Monmouth? Everywhere present, wants of every kind obstructing, numerous and valiant armies encountering, himself a host, he assuaged our sufferings, limited our privations, and upheld our tottering republic. Shall I display to you the spread of the fire of his soul, by rehearsing the praises of the hero of Saratoga, and his much loved compeer of the Carolinas? No; our Washington wears not borrowed glory. To Gates, to Greene, he gave without r
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