Proceedings of the Vermont Historical SocietyThe Society, 1913 - Vermont |
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Page 71
... Army , who , although seven hundred strong in the battle , mustered but eighty - three at the next roll call . If General Burgoyne had any time to make observations and noted the breast- work behind which Stark gave such a good account ...
... Army , who , although seven hundred strong in the battle , mustered but eighty - three at the next roll call . If General Burgoyne had any time to make observations and noted the breast- work behind which Stark gave such a good account ...
Page 72
... army , and we soon hear of him as closeted with the King , developing the matter . A paper remains to us which he laid before the Ministry , doubtless at the King's suggestion , which embodies his plan for this proposed expedition ...
... army , and we soon hear of him as closeted with the King , developing the matter . A paper remains to us which he laid before the Ministry , doubtless at the King's suggestion , which embodies his plan for this proposed expedition ...
Page 74
... army of some nine thousand strong , about seven thousand regulars , and as fine a body of men as ever mustered , upon the beautiful lake , which separated New York from Vermont at our northern bor- der , and I suppose , of all the ...
... army of some nine thousand strong , about seven thousand regulars , and as fine a body of men as ever mustered , upon the beautiful lake , which separated New York from Vermont at our northern bor- der , and I suppose , of all the ...
Page 76
... army must not retreat . " From the river Bouquet they came to Crown Point , where they made their first depot , and whence they marched up the lake , the British on the west side , the Germans on the east side and the artillery still on ...
... army must not retreat . " From the river Bouquet they came to Crown Point , where they made their first depot , and whence they marched up the lake , the British on the west side , the Germans on the east side and the artillery still on ...
Page 77
... army , in superior numbers , led by the intrepid Frazer , and the victory was almost theirs when the sound . of psalm - singing voices , in a language they knew not , rose above the din of battle . It was the Germans under Gen- eral ...
... army , in superior numbers , led by the intrepid Frazer , and the victory was almost theirs when the sound . of psalm - singing voices , in a language they knew not , rose above the din of battle . It was the Germans under Gen- eral ...
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Page 91 - The Hampshire Grants in particular, a country unpeopled and almost unknown in the last war, now abounds in the most active and rebellious race on the continent, and hangs like a gathering storm on my left.
Page 88 - From your accounts, he appears to be pursuing that line of conduct which of all others is most favorable to us. I mean acting in detachment. This conduct will certainly give room for enterprise on our part and expose his parties to great hazard. Could we be so happy as to cut one of them off, supposing it should not exceed four, five or six hundred men, it would inspirit the people and do away much of their present anxiety.
Page 109 - Persuaded that the salvation of the rights and liberties of America depends, under God, on the firm union of its inhabitants in a vigorous prosecution of the measures necessary for its safety, and convinced of the necessity of preventing the anarchy and confusion which attend the dissolution of the powers of Government...
Page 88 - Could we be so happy as to cut one of them off, supposing it should not exceed four, five or six hundred men, it would inspirit the people and do away much of their present anxiety. In such an event they would lose sight of past misfortunes and, urged at the same time by a regard to their own security, they would fly to arms and afford every aid in their power.
Page 88 - Though our affairs for some days past have worn a dark and gloomy aspect, I yet look forward to a fortunate and happy change. I trust General Burgoyne's army will meet sooner or later an effectual check and, as I suggested before, that the success he has had will precipitate his ruin.
Page 109 - ... we, the freemen, freeholders, and inhabitants of the city and county of New York, being greatly alarmed at the avowed design of the ministry to raise a revenue in America...
Page 109 - Torn from their homes, with foul earth, foul air, foul water and foul food or none, what wonder that one-half have died and that onequarter of the living are so diseased that they cannot be saved.
Page 81 - I should be glad if a few hills of corn unhoed should not be a motive sufficient to detain men at home, considering the loss of such an important post might be irretrievable.
Page 109 - ... several arbitrary and oppressive acts of the British Parliament, until a reconciliation between Great Britain and America, on constitutional principles, (which we most ardently desire,) can be obtained ; and that we will, in all things, follow the advice of our general committee, respecting the purposes aforesaid, the preservation of peace and good order, and the safety of individuals and private property.
Page 109 - Constitution, and opposing the execution of the several arbitrary and oppressive acts of the British Parliament, until a reconciliation between Great Britain and America, on constitutional principles (which we most ardently desire) can be obtained: and that we will, in all things, follow the advice of our...