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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 8, Chapter 47: (search)
t time believed, that the contest would end in their independence: but difficulties only animated the king; no one equalled him in ease, composure, and even gayety. He would have twenty thousand regular soldiers in America by the next spring. Barrington, the secretary at war, was of opinion, that no such number could be procured; he therefore entreated the secretary of state to give no expectation of the kind in the despatches going out to the colonies; and he wrote plainly to his sovereign: TFor the time, the command in America was divided; and assigned in Canada to Carleton, in the old colonies to Howe. Ten thousand pounds and an additional supply of three thousand arms were forwarded to Quebec, and notwithstanding the caution of Barrington, word was sent to Carleton, that he might depend upon a re- Chap. XLVII.} 1775. Aug. enforcement of regular troops, that it was hoped the next spring to have in North America an army of twenty thousand men, exclusive of the Canadians and Indi
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 8, Chapter 51: (search)
nce of a few regiments, the Highland emigrants and many thousands in the back counties of North Carolina would rally round the royal standard; and in consequence, five regiments of infantry, with ten thousand stand of arms, six small field pieces, two hundred rounds of powder and ball for each musket and field piece, were ordered to be in readiness to sail from Cork early in December; and this force was soon after made equal to seven regiments. I am not apprized where they are going; thus Barrington expostulated with Dartmouth; but if there should be an idea of such a force marching up the country, I hope it will not be entertained. Allow me once more to remind you of the necessity there is in all military matters, not to stir a step without full consultation of able military men, after giving them the most perfect Chap. LI.} 1775. Oct. knowledge of the whole matter under consideration, with all its circumstances. The warning had no influence, for the king, in his dauntless self-w