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St. Simon (France) (search for this): entry yorktown-siege-of
ed. The British at Gloucester, opposite, were imprisoned by French dragoons under the Duke de Lauzun, Virginia militia, led by General Weedon, and 800 French marines. Only once did the imprisoned troops attempt to escape from that point. Tarleton's legion sallied out, but were soon driven back by Lauzun's cavalry, who made Tarleton's horse a prisoner and came near capturing his owner. In the besieging lines before Yorktown the French troops occupied the left, the West India troops of St. Simon being on the extreme flank. The Americans were on the right; and the French artillery, with the quarters of the two commanders, occupied the centre. The American artillery, commanded by General Knox, was with the right. The fleet of De Grasse was in Lynn Haven Bay to beat off any vessels that might attempt to relieve Cornwallis. On the night of Oct. 6 a heavy ordnance was brought up from the French ships, and trenches were begun at 600 yards from the British works. The first parallel
Yorktown (Virginia, United States) (search for this): entry yorktown-siege-of
Yorktown, siege of The allied armies joined Lafayette at Williamsburg, Va., Sept. 25, 1781, andng in the British outposts as they approached Yorktown, and taking possession of abandoned works. TRoute of Washington's army from the Hudson to Yorktown. York River, and on the 30th the place was coto resist was spared. Plan of the siege of Yorktown. Meanwhile the French, after a severe strucannon on their batteries mounted his post at Yorktown would become untenable, and British officehe colors of the several British regiments at Yorktown, twenty-eight in number, was performed in thier them to the sergeants. For the siege of Yorktown the French provided thirty-seven ships-of-the The news of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown spread great joy throughout the colonies, esp and his Appearance of the British works at Yorktown in 1860. Excellency the Count de Grasse, lieu Deputy Commissary of Prisoners. Camp near Yorktown, October 27, 1781. N. B.—Since finishing t[2 more...]
York (Virginia, United States) (search for this): entry yorktown-siege-of
es from the British intrenchments, each wing resting on the Route of Washington's army from the Hudson to Yorktown. York River, and on the 30th the place was completely invested. The British at Gloucester, opposite, were imprisoned by French drained to storm two of the redoubts which were most annoying, as they commanded the trenches. One on the right, near the York River, was garrisoned by forty-five men; the other, on the left, was manned by about 120 men. The capture of the former was i Washington's approach. he resolved to attempt an escape by abandoning the place, his baggage, and his sick, cross the York River, disperse the allies who environed Gloucester, and by rapid marches gain the forks of the Rappahannock and Potomac, andarrisons of York and Gloucester; and Thomas Symonds, Esquire, commanding his Britannic Majesty's naval forces in York River, in Virginia, on the other part. Article 1. The garrisons of York & Gloucester, including the officers and seamen in his
Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): entry yorktown-siege-of
escape by abandoning the place, his baggage, and his sick, cross the York River, disperse the allies who environed Gloucester, and by rapid marches gain the forks of the Rappahannock and Potomac, and, forcing his way by weight of numbers through Maryland and Pennsylvania, join Clinton at New York. Boats for the passage of the river were prepared and a part of the troops passed over, when a furious storm suddenly arose and made any further attempts to cross too hazardous to be undertaken. Theise preserved for them. Granted. It is understood that any property obviously belonging to the inhabitants of these States, in the possession of the garrison, shall be subject to be reclaimed. Art. 5. The soldiers to be kept in Virginia, Maryland, or Pennsylvania, and as much by regiments as possible, and supplied with the same rations or provisions as are allowed to soldiers in the service of America. A field-officer from each nation —to wit, British, Anspach, and Hessian— and other of
France (France) (search for this): entry yorktown-siege-of
., and return thanks to the Almighty God for crowning the allied armies of the United States and France with success. A week later that body voted the thanks of the nation and appropriate honors to Wween his Excellency General Washington, commander-in-chief of the combined forces of America and France; his Excellency the Count de Rochambeau, lieutenant-general of the armies of the King of France,France, great cross of the royal and military order of St. Louis, commanding the auxiliary troops of his most Christian Majesty in America; and his Appearance of the British works at Yorktown in 1860. Exceutenantgeneral of the naval armies of Christian Majesty, commander-in-chief of the naval army of France in the The Lutheran Church in Philadelphia. Chesapeake on the one part: and the right honorabas other mariners to surrender themselves prisoners of war to the combined forces of America and France. The land troops to remain prisoners to the United States; the navy to the naval army of his mo
United States (United States) (search for this): entry yorktown-siege-of
and return thanks to the Almighty God for crowning the allied armies of the United States and France with success. A week later that body voted the thanks of the nais Excellency General Washington, commander-in-chief of the combined forces of America and France; his Excellency the Count de Rochambeau, lieutenant-general of the of St. Louis, commanding the auxiliary troops of his most Christian Majesty in America; and his Appearance of the British works at Yorktown in 1860. Excellency theer mariners to surrender themselves prisoners of war to the combined forces of America and France. The land troops to remain prisoners to the United States; the navUnited States; the navy to the naval army of his most his most Christian Majesty. Granted. Art. 2. The artillery, guns, accoutrements, military chest, and public stores of every dth the same rations or provisions as are allowed to soldiers in the service of America. A field-officer from each nation —to wit, British, Anspach, and Hessian— and
Versailles (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): entry yorktown-siege-of
tion and appropriate honors to Washington, Rochambeau, and De Grasse, and their respective officers and men; and appointed a day for a general thanksgiving and prayer throughout the Union on account of God's signal favors to the struggling patriots. Everywhere legislative bodies, executive, councils, city corporations, and private societies presented congratulatory addresses to the commanding generals and their officers. The Duke de Lauzun bore the glad tidings of victory to the Court at Versailles. The following is the full text of the articles of capitulation: Copy of the articles of capitulation settled between his Excellency General Washington, commander-in-chief of the combined forces of America and France; his Excellency the Count de Rochambeau, lieutenant-general of the armies of the King of France, great cross of the royal and military order of St. Louis, commanding the auxiliary troops of his most Christian Majesty in America; and his Appearance of the British work
Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): entry yorktown-siege-of
oning the place, his baggage, and his sick, cross the York River, disperse the allies who environed Gloucester, and by rapid marches gain the forks of the Rappahannock and Potomac, and, forcing his way by weight of numbers through Maryland and Pennsylvania, join Clinton at New York. Boats for the passage of the river were prepared and a part of the troops passed over, when a furious storm suddenly arose and made any further attempts to cross too hazardous to be undertaken. The troops were bror them. Granted. It is understood that any property obviously belonging to the inhabitants of these States, in the possession of the garrison, shall be subject to be reclaimed. Art. 5. The soldiers to be kept in Virginia, Maryland, or Pennsylvania, and as much by regiments as possible, and supplied with the same rations or provisions as are allowed to soldiers in the service of America. A field-officer from each nation —to wit, British, Anspach, and Hessian— and other officers on parol
York, Pa. (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): entry yorktown-siege-of
neral of his Britannic Majesty's forces, commanding the garrisons of York and Gloucester; and Thomas Symonds, Esquire, commanding his Britanniver, in Virginia, on the other part. Article 1. The garrisons of York & Gloucester, including the officers and seamen in his Britannic Maj. 3. At twelve o'clock this day the two redoubts on the left bank of York to Map showing plan of operations in the South. be delivered; the to a detachment of French grenadiers. Granted. The garrison of York will march out to a place to be appointed in front of the posts, atnding; and the infantry in the manner prescribed for the garrison of York. They are likewise to return to their encampments until they can beves or inhabitants of different parts of this country, at present in York or Gloucester, are not to be punished on account of having joined th & stores from the American hospitals. The hospital stores now in York and Gloucester shall be delivered for the use of the British sick &
West Indies (search for this): entry yorktown-siege-of
was completely invested. The British at Gloucester, opposite, were imprisoned by French dragoons under the Duke de Lauzun, Virginia militia, led by General Weedon, and 800 French marines. Only once did the imprisoned troops attempt to escape from that point. Tarleton's legion sallied out, but were soon driven back by Lauzun's cavalry, who made Tarleton's horse a prisoner and came near capturing his owner. In the besieging lines before Yorktown the French troops occupied the left, the West India troops of St. Simon being on the extreme flank. The Americans were on the right; and the French artillery, with the quarters of the two commanders, occupied the centre. The American artillery, commanded by General Knox, was with the right. The fleet of De Grasse was in Lynn Haven Bay to beat off any vessels that might attempt to relieve Cornwallis. On the night of Oct. 6 a heavy ordnance was brought up from the French ships, and trenches were begun at 600 yards from the British works.
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