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George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 13: (search)
ens, seventy of them were convicted of treason and rebellion against the state of South Carolina. Of these no more than five were executed: the rest were pardoned. On hearing that Lincoln from ill health had asked of congress leave to retire, Greene, who was impatient of his position as quartermaster-general, requested of the commander-in-chief the southern command. Washington answered that Greene would be his choice, but he was not consulted. The army of Lincoln, whose offer to retire wasGreene would be his choice, but he was not consulted. The army of Lincoln, whose offer to retire was not accepted, was greatly inferior to the British in number, and far more so in quality; yet he ventured to detach Ashe, with fifteen hundred of the North Carolina militia, on separate service. This inexperienced general crossed the Savannah at Augusta, which the British had abandoned, and descended the river with the view to confine the enemy within narrower limits. Following his orders, he encamped his party at Brier creek, on the Savannah, beyond supporting distance. The post seemed to hi
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 15: (search)
th of July to his wife, do not know what it is to contend against difficulties and vexations. My present condition Chap. XV.} 1780. June. makes me doubly anxious to return to you. Yet, under all privations, the officers and men of his command vied with each other in maintaining order and harmony. In his camp at Buffalo ford on Deep river, while he was still doubting how to direct his march, he received news of measures adopted by congress for the southern campaign. Washington wished Greene to succeed Lincoln; congress, not asking his advice and not ignorant of his opinion, on the thirteenth of June unanimously ap- 13. pointed Gates to the command of the southern army, and constituted him independent of the commanderin-chief. He received his orders from congress and was to make his reports directly to that body, which bestowed on him unusual powers and all its confidence. He might address himself directly to Virginia and the states beyond it for supplies; of himself alone ap
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 18: (search)
iding the post at Short Hills to two brigades under the command of Greene. Early on the twenty-third, the British Chap. XVIII.} 1780. June his regiment held the left column in check for about forty minutes. Greene prepared for action; but the British army, though it was drawn up an and without the examination of a witness, the board, on which sat Greene, second only to Washington in the service; St. Clair, afterwards priver for a conference. The civilians were not allowed to land; but Greene was deputed to meet the officer. Instead of presenting facts, Robertson, after compliments to the character of Greene, announced that he had come to treat with him. Greene answered: The case of an acknowledgeGreene answered: The case of an acknowledged spy admits no official discussion. Robertson then proposed to free Andre by an exchange. Greene answered: If Andre is set free, Arnold musGreene answered: If Andre is set free, Arnold must be given up; for the liberation of Andre could not be asked for except in exchange for one who was equally implicated in the complot. Rober
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 19: (search)
efficient government. While the powers of congress, wrote Greene, are so incompetent to the duty required of them, I have bched by the war; but it was in vain. The great man, wrote Greene secretly to the president of Pennsylvania, is confounded a not meet its ever-recurring wants. The congress, wrote Greene towards the end of have lost their influence. I have for ed the want of organized power. Even with the energy of Greene, there could be no efficient administration in the quarter accepting unusual emoluments, among reasons of no weight, Greene pleads that he was poor, with a family to provide for. It he country from that day to this has approved the reform. Greene, to whom his office had for more than a year become grievont of government. If France lends not a speedy aid, wrote Greene from the south to her minister in Philadelphia, I fear the country will be for ever lost; and Greene was not of a desponding spirit or idle temper. It was therefore resolved, for
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 21: (search)
s from Rochambeau and Lafayette to the ministry. His demand was for a loan of twenty-five million livres to be raised for the United States on the credit of the king of France, and in support of it he communicated to the French ministry his letter of advice from Washington. Franklin had lately written: If it is found unable to procure the aids that are wanted, the whole system of the new government in America may be shaken. The French minister at Philadelphia had reported these words from Greene: The states in the southern department may struggle a little while longer; but without more effectual support they must fall. Washington represented immediate and efficacious succor from abroad as indispensable to the safety of his country; but, combined with maritime superiority, and a decided effort of the allied arms on this continent, so he wrote, it would bring the contest to a glorious issue. Writings of Washington, ed. Sparks, VII. 368. In pressing the demands of congress, the you
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 22: (search)
to the advice of Washington, appointed Major-General Greene to the command of the southern departme independent. On confirming the nomination of Greene, congress assigned to him all the regular troontry, in all, three hundred and fifty men. For Greene he prepared a welcome at the south, writing topurposes of his command. As he moved south, Greene left Steuben in Virginia. At Charlotte, whereprinciples of humanity and the law of nations, Greene answered by sending him a list of about fifty wn will, and make visits to their homes. This Greene forbade as an act of desertion, and the first nd from this place on the same day he wrote to Greene his wish to avoid an action. But this, he addina, Morgan encamped his party for the night. Greene had left Morgan to his discretion, yet with wa just expired; and he recommended by letter to Greene that the militia under General Stevens, whose ory at the Cowpens spread in every direction. Greene announced in general orders the victory, and h[2 more...]
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 23: (search)
in Chap. XXIII.} 1781. Jan. 18. the breast of Greene, and he was loath it should stand alone. The should subside. Arriving in Morgan's camp, Greene agreed immediately with him that the plan of Coad to Salisbury. I waited that night, writes Greene, at the place appointed for the militia to colt. Meantime the larger part of the army under Greene, without tents, poorly clothed, and for the momis. Clinton and Cornwallis, 32. To compel Greene to accept battle, Cornwallis on the twenty-sevroops who would have stood their ground. Here Greene placed the two brigades of North Carolina miliCornwallis to Germain, sent by Virginia to General Greene whilst General Arnold was in the ChesapeaCarolinas. On the third day after the battle, Greene wrote to Washington: Virginia has given me eve267. In his report of the day of Guilford, Greene hardly did himself justice; public opinion tooof protection to the loyal. He was pursued by Greene, who was now eager for battle. On the morning[20 more...]
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 24: (search)
nwallis had escaped beyond pursuit, March 29. Greene determined to carry the war immediately into SMarshall, II. 4. After these preparations, Greene on the seventh 7. began his march from Deep ron had sent out, Chap. XXIV.} 1781. April 24. Greene moved to the south of the town; but, finding tupon their pickets. The good discipline which Greene had introduced now stood him in stead. About heir rear. Had we defeated the enemy, wrote Greene, not a man of the party would have got back inelled to leave the field and return to Camden; Greene saved his artillery and collected all his men.en to establish a detachment on the Congaree. Greene followed; and his cavalry, detached to watch tAgainst the Chap. XXIV.} 1781. Sept. 8. house Greene ordered artillery to play; but the gunners wertaw two successive engagements. In the first, Greene won brilliantly and with little loss; in the srt Morris told of to his keeping an agent near Greene with means to assist him, is not found to stan[15 more...]
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 25: (search)
urt of St. James and the fortunes of Lord Cornwallis. Thus far we have encountered no disaster. On the same day, his words to Vergennes were: In pursuance of the immense plan of his court, Lord Cornwallis left the two Carolinas exposed, and General Greene has largely profited by it. Lord Cornwallis has left to us Portsmouth, from which place he was in communication with Carolina, and he now is at York, a very advantageous place for one who has the maritime superiority. If by chance that supertween the land and naval forces was at the same time concerted. At this moment Gerry wrote from Massachusetts to Jay: You will soon have the pleasure of hearing of the capture of Lord Cornwallis and his army. Nothing can save Cornwallis, said Greene, but a rapid retreat through North Carolina to Charleston. On the seventeenth, Cornwallis reported to Clinton: This place is in no state of defence. If you cannot relieve me very soon, you must be prepared to hear the worst. On that same day,
George Bancroft, History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Vol. 10, Chapter 26: (search)
Chapter 26: England refuses to continue the American war. 1782. the campaign in Virginia being finished, Wash- Chap. XXVI.} 1782. Jan. 7. ington and the eastern army were cantoned for the winter in their old positions around New York; Wayne, with the Pennsylvania line, marched to the south to re-enforce Greene; the French under Rochambeau encamped in Virginia; and de Grasse took his fleet to the West Indies. From Philadelphia, Robert R. Livingston, the first American secretary for foreign affairs, communicated to Franklin the final instructions for negotiating peace; and the firm tone of Franklin's reply awakened new hopes in congress. While the conditions of peace were under consideration, America obtained an avowed friend in the Dutch republic. John Adams had waited more than eight months for an audience of reception, unaided even indirectly by the French ambassador at the Hague, because interference would have pledged France too deeply to the support of the Unite
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