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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., Chapter 7 : sea-coast defences..—Brief description of our maritime fortifications, with an Examination of the several Contests that have taken place between ships and forts, including the attack on San Juan d'ulloa, and on St. Jean d'acre (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., Chapter 8 : our northern frontier defences.—Brief description of the fortifications on the frontier, and an analysis of our northern campaigns. (search)
HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF MEDFORD, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, FROM ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT, IN 1630, TO THE PRESENT TIME, 1855. (ed. Charles Brooks), Chapter 6 : ecclesiastical history. (search)
HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF MEDFORD, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, FROM ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT, IN 1630, TO THE PRESENT TIME, 1855. (ed. Charles Brooks), Chapter 7 : ecclesiastical history (continued). (search)
HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF MEDFORD, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, FROM ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT, IN 1630, TO THE PRESENT TIME, 1855. (ed. Charles Brooks), Chapter 15 : Historical items. (search)
HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF MEDFORD, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, FROM ITS FIRST SETTLEMENT, IN 1630, TO THE PRESENT TIME, 1855. (ed. Charles Brooks), Addenda. (search)
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Abercrombie , James , 1706 - (search)
Abercrombie, James, 1706-
military officer; born at Glassaugh, Scotland, in 1706.
In 1746 he became a colonel in the British army; was made major-general in 1756, lieutenant-general in 1759, and general in 1772.
He came to America in 1756, where he held the chief military command until the arrival of Lord Loudoun.
After the departure of that officer, Abercrombie resumed the command.
In July, 1758, he attacked Ticonderoga (q. v.) with a large force, but was repulsed with a loss of about 2,000 men. He was succeeded by General Amherst in September following; returned to England in 1759, and became a member of Parliament, wherein he advocated the obnoxious measures that led to the War of the Revolution in 1775.
He died April 28, 1781, while Governor of Stirling Castle.
military officer; son of Gen. James Abercrombie.
He had served on the staff of General Amherst, in America, and was commissioned a lieutenant in the British army in March, 1770.
While leading the British G
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Acrelius , Israel , 1714 -1800 (search)
Acrelius, Israel, 1714-1800
Clergyman: born in Osteraker, Sweden, Dec. 25, 1714: was ordained in 1743; came to America to preside over the Swedish congregations in New Sweden in 1749.
His work was marked with success, but after seven years toil he was forced to resign by ill-health, and returned to Sweden.
His publications include The Swedish colonies in America (1759, translated into English in 1874), and articles on America.
He died in Fellingsbro, April 25, 1800.
See New Sweden, founding of.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Adair , John , 1759 -1840 (search)
Adair, John, 1759-1840
Military officer; born in Chester county, S. C., in 1759.
He served in the Continental army during the Revolution, and in the wars against the frontier Indians in 1791-93.
He was United States Senator in Congress in 1805-6; and as volunteer aide to General Shelby at the battle of the Thames, in 1813, he showed much bravery and skill.
He distinguished himself as commander of the Kentucky troops in the battle of New Orleans, in January, 1815.
From 1820 to 1824 he wa1759.
He served in the Continental army during the Revolution, and in the wars against the frontier Indians in 1791-93.
He was United States Senator in Congress in 1805-6; and as volunteer aide to General Shelby at the battle of the Thames, in 1813, he showed much bravery and skill.
He distinguished himself as commander of the Kentucky troops in the battle of New Orleans, in January, 1815.
From 1820 to 1824 he was governor of Kentucky, having served in the legislature of that State; and from 1831 to 1833 was a Representative in Congress.
He died in Harrodsburg, Ky., May 19, 1840.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Amherst , Sir Jeffrey , 1717 - (search)