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CONTENTS
OF THE
TWELVE VOLUMES.
VOLUME I.
LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
CHAPTER I.
Origin of the Washington Family. - John and Lawrence Wash-
ington emigrate to America. - Birth of George Washington. - His
early Education. — His Fondness for mathematical Studies and
athletic Amusements, and his methodical Habits. A Project
formed for his entering the British Navy as a Midshipman. - He
becomes a practical Surveyor. — Engages in the Employment of
Lord Fairfax. - Continues the Business of Surveyor for three
Years. Appointed Adjutant of one of the Districts in Virginia.
- Voyage to Barbadoes with his Brother.
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CHAPTER II.
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The French make Encroachments on the Western Frontiers of Vir-
ginia. - Claims of the French and English to the Western Terri-
tory considered. — Major Washington is sent by the Governor of
Virginia to warn the Intruders to retire. Crosses the Allegany
Mountains. Meets Indians on the Ohio River, who accompany
him to the French Garrison. — Indian Speech. — Interviews with
the French Commander. - Perilous Adventures during his Jour-
ney, and in crossing the Allegany River.- Returns to Williams-
burg and reports to the Governor. His Journal published. — He
is appointed to the Command of Troops to repel the Invasion of
the Frontiers. Governor Dinwiddie.
CHAPTER III.
Military Preparations.- Washington appointed Lieutenant Colonel.
- Marches to the Allegany Mountains. —Joined by Parties of
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Indians, Skirmish with a French Detachment under Jumonville.
-The Chief Command devolves on Colonel Washington. — His
generous Sentiments respecting the Terms of Service. - Fort
Necessity. Battle of the Great Meadows. - Resigns his Com-
mission. Engages in the Expedition under General Braddock.—
Difficulties encountered by the Army in its March. - Battle of the
Monongahela. Its disastrous Results.
Bravery and good Con-
duct of Colonel Washington in that Action. — His prudent Advice
to General Braddock.
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CHAPTER IV.
Colonel Washington appointed Commander-in-chief of the Virginia
Forces. Distresses of the Frontier Inhabitants. Reforms in the
Arrangement and Discipline of the Army. Difficulties with an
Officer holding a King's Commission concerning Rank. - Wash-
ington visits General Shirley at Boston upon this Subject. — His
Claim confirmed. - Returns and repairs to his Head-quarters at
Winchester. Embarrassments of his Situation. — Testimonies of
Confidence in his Character and Ability. - Occurrences of the
Campaign. Incursions of the Savages. - Plan of Fortifications
for the Interior. - Fort Cumberland. - Memorial presented by
Colonel Washington to the Earl of Loudoun on the State of Milita-
ry Affairs in Virginia.
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CHAPTER V.
Governor Dinwiddie sails for England. — An Expedition against Fort
Duquesne planned by the British Ministry, to be under the Com-
mand of General Forbes. - The Virginia Army augmented, and
united with the Regular Troops in this Enterprise. - Colonel
Washington marches to Fort Cumberland. - Acts in Concert with
Colonel Bouquet. Joins the main Army at Raystown under
General Forbes.Forms a Plan of March suited to the Moun-
tains and Woods. Commands the advanced Division of the
Army. Capture of Fort Duquesne. He returns to Virginia,
resigns his Commission, and retires to private Life.
CHAPTER VI.
Washington's Marriage. - For many Years a Member of the Vir-
ginia House of Burgesses. His Pursuits and Habits as a Planter.
- A Vestryman in the Church, and active in Parish Affairs. - His
Opinion of the Stamp Act. Takes an early and decided Stand
against the Course pursued by the British Government towards the
Colonies. Joins heartily in all the Measures of Opposition. — His
Services in procuring the Lands promised to the Officers and Sol-
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diers in the French War.-Performs a Tour to the Ohio and Ken-
hawa Rivers for the Purpose of selecting those Lands. — Takes an
active Part at different Times in the Proceedings of the Virginia
Legislature in defending the Rights of the Colonies. — His Opin-
ions on this Subject. Chosen to command several Independent
Companies of Militia. A Delegate to the first and second Vir-
ginia Conventions. - A Member of the Continental Congress.
CHAPTER VII.
Meeting of the second Congress. - Washington chosen Commander-
in-chief of the Continental Army. - Repairs to Cambridge, and
takes the Command. · -State of the Army. His Intercourse with
Congress. Numerous Affairs devolve on him. - Correspondence
with General Gage. - The Expedition to Quebec. - Councils of
War respecting an Assault on Boston. — Organization of a new
Continental Army. - Difficulties of procuring Recruits. — Militia
called out. Maritime Affairs. - Armed Vessels. - General Howe
takes Command of the British Army.- Condition of the American
Army at the End of the Year. - Washington's Arrangement of
his private Affairs.
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CHAPTER VIII.
Plans for an Attack on Boston. Condition of the Army. - Dor-
chester Heights fortified. Evacuation of Boston. - Troops march
to New York. Washington repairs to Congress. His Views in
Regard to the State of the Country.- Machinations of the Tories,
and Measures taken to defeat them. Declaration of Indepen-
dence. Arrival of Lord Howe, with Proposals for a Reconcilia-
tion with the Colonies. Mode of addressing Letters to Washing-
ton attempted by the British Admiral and General. — Strength and
Condition of the two Armies. — Battle of Long Island. — Remarks
on the Battle.- Impression made by it on the American Army
and Public.
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CHAPTER IX.
New York evacuated, and the British take Possession of the City.
- The American Army posted at Haerlem Heights and Fort
Washington. Situation and Prospects of the Army. Its new
Organization. The British land in Westchester County, and
march into the Country. - Washington advances to White Plains
and forms an Encampment,- Battle of Chatterton's Hill. - Part
of the American Army crosses the Hudson. — Capture of Fort
Washington and Fort Lee.-General Washington retreats through
New Jersey, and crosses the Delaware at Trenton. — Conduct and
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VOL. I.
Character of General Lee. - Reduced State of the Army.- Re-
inforced by Troops from Ticonderoga. — General Washington in-
vested with extraordinary Powers by Congress. — His Manner of
using them. He recrosses the Delaware. - Battle of Trenton. ·
Battle of Princeton. - The Army goes into Winter-Quarters at
Morristown. Remarks on these Events.
CHAPTER X.
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General Washington's Proclamation. His Preparations for the next
Campaign. Exchange of Prisoners. - Condition of the Ameri-
can Prisoners in New York. - Military Operations in New Jersey.
-The Army crosses the Delaware and encamps near German-
town. Washington's first Interview with Lafayette. Sir Wil-
liam Howe lands at the Head of Elk.- Battle of the Brandywine.
- New Powers conferred on Washington by Congress. — Battle of
Germantown. Skirmishes at Whitemarsh. Sufferings of the
Army. Winter Encampment at Valley Forge. - Spurious Letters
written and circulated in the name of Washington. - Conway's
Cabal. Persons concerned in it. - Honorable and generous Con-
duct of Lafayette in Relation to this Affair.
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CHAPTER XI.
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Sufferings of the Army at Valley Forge. - New Arrangements con-
certed with a Committee of Congress. Half-pay granted to the
Officers for a Term of Years. - Proceedings in Regard to Lord
North's conciliatory Bills.-Arrival of the French Treaties of
Alliance and Commerce. - Comparative Strength of the British
and American Armies.- Discussions respecting an Attack on
Philadelphia. - Plans of the Enemy. - Evacuation of Philadelphia.
-The Army crosses the Delaware. - Battle of Monmouth. -
Arrest and Trial of General Lee. Arrival of the French Fleet
under Count d'Estaing.-Plans for combined Operations between
the Fleet and the American Army. - Failure of an Attempt
against the Enemy at Rhode Island. Cantonments of the Army
for the Winter. Exchange of Prisoners. - Congress. — Project
of an Expedition to Canada.
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CHAPTER XII.
Conferences with a Committee of Congress, and Plans for the next
Campaign. Sullivan's Expedition against the Indians. The
Enemy commence a predatory Warfare. -The Burning of New
Haven, Fairfield, and Norwalk. - Stony Point stormed and taken.
- Successful Enterprise against Paulus Hook. Washington's
Interviews with the French Minister. - Plans proposed for co-