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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 8: (search)
rance, he could not conceal his joy; and, having suffered from the irony of the Spanish ambassador at Paris, he now exclaimed: I submit cheerfully to the satires of Aranda Chap. VIII.} 1778. to gain for myself a reputation that shall never die. From this time he was in earnest in wishing Spain to take part in the war. But his demands in comparison with the moderation of France were so extravagant, that he was ashamed himself to give them utterance; and in November he requested Vergennes Nov. 20. to suggest to him the advantages which France would bind itself to secure to Spain before listening to propositions for peace. Florida Blanca to Vergennes, 20 Nov., 1778. A confidential declaration that accompanied his letter marked his disposition to qualify the independence of the United States. Confidential declaration of the court of Madrid to that of Versailles, 20 Nov., 1778. To raise the price to be offered, the king of Spain simultaneously wrote to his nephew, Louis the Sixte
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 16: (search)
in the upper country became precarious. Sumpter passed the Broad river, formed a junction with Clark and Brennan, and threatened Ninety-Six. Tarleton was therefore suddenly recalled from the pursuit of Marion, and ordered to take the nearest path against Sumpter. One regiment was sent forward to join him on his march; another followed for his support. Apprised of Tarleton's approach, Sumpter posted himself strongly on the plantation of Blackstock. At five in the afternoon of the twentieth of November, Tarleton drew 20. near in advance of his light infantry; and with two hundred and fifty mounted men he made a precipitate attack on Sumpter's superior force. The hill-side in front of the Americans was steep; their rear was protected by the rapid river Tyger; their left was covered by a large barn of logs, between which the riflemen could fire with security. The sixty-third British regiment having lost its commanding officer, two lieutenants, and one-third of its privates, Tarlet