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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 11: (search)
weight of the colonies. But he admitted that such a rule could not then be settled. In the same spirit spoke the elder Rutledge. We have, said he, no legal authority; and obedience to the measures we adopt will only follow their reasonableness, apparent utility, and necessity. We have no coercive authority. Our constituents are bound only Chap. XI.} 1774 Sept. in honor to observe our determinations. I cannot see any way of voting but by colonies, said Gadsden. Every colony, insisted Ward, of Rhode Island, should have an equal vote. The counties of Virginia are unequal in point of wealth and numbers, yet each has a right to send two members to its legislature. We come, if necessary, to make a sacrifice of our all, and by such a sacrifice the weakest will suffer as much as the greatest. Harrison, of Virginia, spoke strongly on the opposite side, and was very apprehensive, that if such a disrespect should be put upon his countrymen, as that Virginia should have no greater wei
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 13: (search)
in detestation; and in their letter to Gage, they censured his conduct, as tending to involve a free people in the horrors of war. In adopting a declaration of rights, the division which had shown itself in the committee was renewed. Here, said Ward of Rhode Island, no acts of parliament can bind. Giving up this point is yielding all. Against him spoke John Adams and Duane. A right, said Lynch of Carolina, to bind us in one case may imply a right to bind us in all; but we are bound in none country would at least distress British commerce enough to bring the government to reflection. But since their efforts to avert civil war might fail, John Adams expressed his anxiety to see New England provided with money and military stores. Ward, of Rhode Island, regarded America as the rising power that was to light all the nations of the earth to freedom. Samuel Adams urged his friends incessantly to study the art of war, and organize resistance; for he would never admit that the dange
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 21: (search)
two hundred and fourteen in number, appointed eleven men as their committee of safety, charged to resist every attempt at executing the acts of parliament. For this purpose they were empowered to take possession of the warlike stores of the province, to make returns of the militia and minute men, and to muster so many of the militia as they should judge necessary. General officers were appointed to command the force that should be so assembled. First of those who accepted the trust was Artemas Ward, a soldier of some experience in the French war. Next him as brigadier, stood Seth Pomeroy, the still older veteran, who had served at the siege of Louisburg. Resistance to tyranny, thus the congress addressed the inhabitants of the Massachusetts Bay, becomes the Christian and social duty of each individual. Fleets, troops, and every implement of war Chap. XXI.} 1775. Feb are sent into the province, to wrest from you that freedom which it is your duty, even at the risk of your live
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 30: (search)
empt; even though every thing conspired to make the American forces incapable of decisive action. There was no unity in the camp. At Roxbury, John Thomas had command, and received encomiums for the good order which prevailed in his division; but Ward, the general who was at Cambridge, had the virtues of a magistrate rather than of a soldier. He was old, unused to a separate military command, and so infirm, that he was not fit to appear on horseback; and he never could introduce exact discipli almost as soon as they came, for want of provisions or clothes, or because they had not waited to put their affairs in order. Of those who enlisted in the Massachusetts army, a very large number absented themselves on furlough. It was feared by Ward that it would be impossible for him to keep the army together; and that he should be left alone. As for artillery, it was found, on inquiry, that there were altogether no more than six three-pounders and one six-pounder in Cambridge, besides sixt
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 37: (search)
of the continental congress. We hope, wrote they, in a letter which was read to that body on the second of June, you will favor us with your most explicit advice respecting the taking up and exercising the powers of civil government, which we think absolutely necessary for the salvation of our country. The regulation of the army was a subject of equal necessity. Uncounted and ungoverned, it was already in danger of vanishing like dew, or being dissolved by discontents. The incompetency of Ward for his station was observed by Joseph Warren, now president of the congress, by James Warren of Plymouth, by Gerry and others; every hour made it more imperative, that he should Chap. Xxxvii} 1775. June. be superseded; and yet his private virtues and the fear of exciting dissensions in the province, required the measure to be introduced with delicacy and circumspection. The war was to become a continental war; the New England army a continental army; and that change in its relations offe
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 38: (search)
e province of Massachusetts had no executive head, and no unity even in the military department. Ward was enjoined to obey the decisions of the committee of safety, whose directions were intercepted the other colonies, the New Hampshire regiments only had as yet been placed under the command of Ward. The arrival of Greene quieted a rising spirit of discontent, which had threatened to break up t on horseback or on foot, working with his men or encouraging them. The age and infirmities of Ward combined to increase the caution which the state of the camp made imperative. He was unwilling tI.} 1775. June. fortified; and they recommended unanimously to establish a post on Bunker Hill. Ward, who was bound to comply with the instructions of his superiors, proceeded to execute the advice.arters but on foot. Having performed the long walk, he found the general anxious and perplexed. Ward saw very clearly the imprudence of risking a battle for which the army was totally unprepared. T
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 39: (search)
Chapter 39: Bunker Hill battle. June 17, 1775. Ward determined, if possible, to avoid a general Chap. Xxxix} 1775. June 17. action. Apprehending that, if reenforcements should leave his camp, the main attack of the British would be madough men, who were waiting impatiently to avenge the blood of their murdered countrymen. Owing to the want of activity in Ward, who did not leave his house during the whole day, all was confusion; but while the bells were ringing and the drums beatf the army. Not till the news reached Cambridge of this Chap. Xxxix} 1775. June 17. second landing at Charlestown, was Ward relieved from the apprehension, that the main body of the British would interpose themselves between Charlestown and Cambr and roused by the earnest and eloquent entreaties of Devens, of Charlestown, himself a member of the committee of safety, Ward consented to order reinforcements; among them his own regiment, but it was too late. The whole number of Americans on t
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 7, 4th edition., Chapter 40: (search)
h uncommon zeal and enthusiasm. They intrench, and raise batteries; they have engineers. They have fortified all the heights and passes around this town; which it is not impossible for them to annoy. The conquest of this country is not easy; you have to cope with vast numbers. In all their wars against the French, they never showed so much conduct, attention, and perseverance, as they do now. I think it my duty to let your lordship know the true situation of affairs. On the other hand, Ward, in a general order, ex- Chap. XL.} 1775. June 17. pressed thanks to the officers and soldiers who behaved so gallantly at the late action in Charlestown; and in words which expressed the conviction of the American camp, he added, we shall finally come off victorious, and triumph over the enemies of freedom and America. Washington, as he heard the narrative of the events of the day, was confirmed in his habitual belief that the liberties of America would be preserved. Americans will fight,