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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cincinnati , Society of the (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Cornwallis , Lord Charles 1738 -1805 (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Covington , Leonard 1768 - (search)
Covington, Leonard 1768-
Military officer; born in Aquasco, Prince George co., Md., Oct. 30, 1768; was commissioned lieutenant of dragoons March 14, 1792; joined the army under General Wayne, and behaved so gallantly in the war with the Indians in 1794 that his general made honorable mention of his services.
He was promoted to captain, and soon afterwards retired from the military service.
After occupying a seat in the legislature of Maryland, he was a member of Congress from 1805 to 1807.
In the latter year he was appointed lieutenant-colonel of cavalry, and was made a brigadier in 1813, and ordered to the northern frontier.
In the battle at Chrysler's Field (Nov. 11, 1813) he was mortally wounded, and died three days afterwards, Nov. 14, 1813.
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Fallen Timbers , battle of. (search)
Fallen Timbers, battle of.
On the morning of Aug. 20, 1794, General Wayne, on his campaign in the Indian wilderness, advanced with his whole army from his camp at Roche de Bout, at the head of the Maumee Rapids, according to a plan of march prepared by his young aide-de-camp, Lieut. William Henry Harrison.
He had proceeded a g an excellent cover for the foe, who were composed of Canadians and Indians, 2,000 in number, posted on their lines within supporting distance of each other.
But Wayne's troops fell upon them with fearful energy, and made them flee towards the British Fort Miami, below, like a herd of frightened deer for cover.
In one hour the ete.
The fugitives left forty of their number dead in the pathway of their flight.
By the side of each dead body lay a musket and bayonet from British armories.
Wayne lost in killed and wounded 133 men; the loss of his foes was not ascertained.
On the battle-ground, at the foot of the Maumee Rapids, is a limestone rock, on whic
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Garfield , James Abram 1831 -1881 (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Germantown , battle of. (search)