,libr>ies7 ,frontispiece3 ,,wa%+ton ,,z ,a ,,surveyor ,hi/ory ( ! ,am]ican ,revolution4 ,,! ,,/ud5t',s ,,life ,,( ,,wa%+ton2 ,,cond5s$ ,,f ,,! ,,l>g] ,,"w ,,( ,,wa%+ton ,,irv+4 ,,= ,,"y ,,p]sons ,,& ,,= ,,! ,,use ,,( ,,s*ools4 ,,) ,,illu/rations4 ,,new ,,york3 ,g4 ,p4 ,,putnam',s ,,sons1 #ahb ,,fif? ,,av5ue4 #ahgf4 ,ent]$ accord+ to ,act ( ,congress1 9 ! ye> #ahgj1 by ,g4 ,p4 ,,putnam ,,sons1 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,libr>ian ( ,congress at ,wa%+ton4 ,,publi%]',s ,,note4 ,9 cond5s+ into "o compact volume ,mr4 ,irv+'s elaborate ,life ( ,wa%+ton1 c>e has be5 tak5 to reta91 n only all ! important facts connect$ ) ,wa%+ton's c>e]1 b also ^? circum/ances & incid5ts :i* may be suppos$ to contribute to a full e/imate ( 8 "* 9 all its aspects4 ,nor h any portion ( ! great ev5ts connect$ ) ! era 9 :i* he fill$ s gr& & controll+ a "p be5 unduly neglect$ or subord9at$4 ,! "w1 9 its pres5t abbreviat$ =m1 /ill pres5ts a cont9u\s & complete record ( ,am]ican hi/ory dur+ ! p]iod ( ,wa%+ton's (ficial life4 ,mr4 ,irv+'s language1 z a rule1 has be5 reta9$2 b 9 cases :]e a v>iation f 8 s5t5ces has be5 necess>y1 9 ord] to secure ! requisite brevity1 ! p>agraphs are enclos$ 9 brackets4 ,,cont5ts4 ,i4 ,bir? ( ,wa%+ton4--,8 ,boyhood1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #a ,,ii4 ,wa%+ton's ,y\?4--,fir/ ,survey+ ,exp$ition1 4 4 4 4 #e ,,iii4 ,rival ,claims ( ! ,engli% & ! ,fr5*4--,prep>ations = ,ho/ilities1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #aj ,,iv4 ,wa%+ton's ,mission to ! ,fr5* ,comm&]1 4 4 4 4 4 #ai ,v4 ,milit>y ,exp$ition to ! ,fronti]1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #cj ,,vi4 ,mis=tunes4--,capitulation ( ,=t ,necessity1 4 4 4 4 4 #ci ,,vii4 ,a ,campaign "u ,g5]al ,braddock1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #dh ,,viii4 ,braddock's ,advance4--,8 ,defeat1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #eg ,,ix4 ,wa%+ton 9 ,comm&4--,panics on ! ,fronti]1 4 4 4 4 #fh ,x4 ,fronti] ,s]vice1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #hj ,,xi4 ,op]ations aga9/ ! ,fr5*4--,wa%+ton's ,m>riage1 4 #he ,,xii4 ,campaigns 9 ! ,nor?4--,wa%+ton at ,m\nt ,v]non1 4 4 #id ,,xiii4 ,colonial ,discont5ts1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #aja ,,xiv4 ,exp$ition to ! ,ohio4--,tea ,tax1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #aab ,,xv4 ,! ,fir/ ,g5]al ,congress1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #aai ,,xvi4 ,milit>y ,measures4--,affairs at ,lex+ton1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #abe ,,xvii4 ,capture ( ,ticond]oga & ,cr[n ,po9t4--,wa%+ton appo9t$ ,comm&]-9-,*ief1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #acc ,,xviii4 ,battle ( ,bunk] ,hill1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #ach ,,xix4 ,wa%+ton on 8 ,way to ! ,camp1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #adh ,,xx4 ,siege ( ,bo/on1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #aeb ,,xxi4 ,projects = ! ,invasion ( ,canada1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #aeh ,,xxii4 ,w> along ! ,coa/4--,progress ( ! ,siege1 4 4 4 4 4 4 #afh ,,xxiii4 ,affairs 9 ,canada1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #agc ,,xxiv4 ,incid5ts ( ! ,camp4--,arnold be=e ,quebec1 4 4 4 4 4 #agg ,,xxv4 ,wa%+ton's ,p]plexities4--,new ,york 9 ,dang]1 4 4 4 4 #ahc ,,xxvi4 ,attack on ,quebec4--,affairs 9 ,new ,york1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #ahh ,,xxvii4 ,movem5ts be=e ,bo/on4--,its ,evacuation1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #aif ,,xxviii4 ,rev]ses 9 ,canada4--,! ,highl&s4--,close ( ! ,invasion ( ,canada1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #bjf ,,xxix4 ,! ,army 9 ,new ,york1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #bae ,,xxx4 ,proce$+s ( ,"l ,h[e4--,gates & ,s*uyl]1 4 4 4 4 4 #bbb ,,xxxi4 ,! ,w> 9 ! ,s\?4--,affairs 9 ! ,highl&s1 4 4 4 4 #bbi ,,xxxii4 ,battle ( ,long ,isl&4--,retreat1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #bce ,,xxxiii4 ,retreat f ,new ,york ,isl&1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #bdi ,,xxxiv4 ,retreat ?r\gh ,we/*e/] ,c\nty4--,battle ( ,:ite ,pla9s1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #bfa ,,xxxv4 ,wa%+ton at ,peekskill4--,! ,nor!rn ,army1 4 4 4 4 4 4 #bga ,,xxxvi4 ,capture ( ,=t ,wa%+ton & ,g>rison4--,retreat ?r\gh ,new ,j]sey1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #bgf ,,xxxvii4 ,retreat across ! ,delaw>e4--,battle ( ,tr5ton1 4 4 4 4 #bhf ,,xxxviii4 ,wa%+ton recrosses ! ,delaw>e4--,battle ( ,pr9ceton1 #big ,,xxxix4 ,! ,army at ,morri/[n4--,attack on ,peekskill1 4 4 4 4 4 #cjh ,,xl4 ,! ,nor!rn ,army4--,briti% ,exp$ition to ,connecticut1 4 #caf ,,xli4 ,! ,highl&s4--,movem5ts ( ! ,army1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #cbg ,,xlii4 ,invasion f ,canada1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #ccd ,,xliii4 ,exploits & ,movem5ts4--,h[e 9 ! ,*esapeake1 4 4 4 4 #cde ,,xliv4 ,advance ( ,burgoyne4--,battle ( ,oriskany4--,battle ( ,b5n+ton1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #ced ,,xlv4 ,battle ( ! ,br&yw9e4--,fall ( ,philadelphia1 4 4 4 4 #cfh ,,xlvi4 ,! ,nor!rn ,invasion4--,fall ( ! ,highl& ,=ts4--,defeat & ,surr5d] ( ,burgoyne1 4 4 4 4 4 4 #chj ,,xlvii4 ,battle ( ,g]mant[n4--,ho/ilities on ! ,delaw>e1 4 4 #cii ,,xlviii4 ,! ,army on ! ,s*uylkill4--,at ,valley ,=ge4--,! ,conway ,cabal1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #dad ,,xlix4 ,exploits ( ,lee & ,lafayette4--,briti% ,commission]s1 4 #dbf ,l4 ,evacuation ( ,philadelphia4--,battle ( ,monm\? ,c\rt ,h\se1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #dch ,,li4 ,arrival ( a ,fr5* ,fleet4--,massacre at ,wyom+ ,valley4--,capture ( ,savannah1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #dej ,,lii4 ,wa%+ton 9 ,philadelphia4--,indian ,w>f>e4--,capture ( ,/ony ,po9t4--,ravages 9 ,connecticut4--,repulse at ,savannah1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #dfd ,,liii4 ,army at ,morri/[n4--,arnold 9 ,philadelphia4--,*>le/on ,besieg$1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #dgg ,,liv4 ,discont5ts 9 ! ,army4--,fall ( ,*>le/on1 4 4 4 4 4 #dhi ,,lv4 ,m>auds 9 ! ,j]seys4--,! ,fr5* ,fleet at ,newport1 4 #dii ,,lvi4 ,battle ( ,camd51 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #ejg ,,lvii4 ,! ,treason ( ,arnold4--,trial & ,execution ( ,&r1 4 #eae ,,lviii4 ,plan to entrap ,arnold4--,projects aga9/ ,new ,york1 4 4 4 #ece ,,lix4 ,! ,w> 9 ! ,s\?4--,battle ( ,k+'s ,m\nta91 4 4 4 #edj ,,lx4 ,ho/ilities 9 ! ,s\?4--,mut9y1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #eej ,,lxi4 ,battle ( ! ,c[p5s4--,battle ( ,guil=d ,c\rt-h\se1 #eeg ,,lxii4 ,! ,w> 9 ,virg9ia4--,demon/rations aga9/ ,new ,york1 4 #egf ,,lxiii4 ,ravages 9 ,virg9ia4--,op]ations 9 ,c>ol9a4--,attack on ,new ,london1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #ehf ,,lxiv4 ,op]ations be=e ,yorkt[n4--,gre5e 9 ! ,s\?1 4 4 4 #fjb ,,lxv4 ,siege & ,surr5d] ( ,yorkt[n1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #faj ,,lxvi4 ,dissolution ( ! ,comb9$ ,armies4--,discont5ts 9 ! ,army1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #fae ,,lxvii4 ,news ( ,peace4--,wa%+ton's ,f>ewell to ! ,army1 & ,resignation ( 8 ,commission1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #fba ,,lxviii4 ,wa%+ton at ,m\nt ,v]non1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #fbi ,,lxix4 ,! ,con/itutional ,conv5tion4--,wa%+ton elect$ ,presid5t1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #fcd ,,lxx4 ,organization ( ! ,new ,gov]nm5t1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #fdc ,,lxxi4 ,f9ancial ,difficulties4--,p>ty ,jeal\sies4--,op]ations aga9/ ! ,indians1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #fea ,,lxxii4 ,t\r ,s\?w>d4--,defeat ( ,/4 ,clair4--,diss5sions 9 ! ,cab9et1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #ffb ,,lxxiii4 ,wa%+ton's ,second ,t]m4--,difficulties ) ! ,fr5* ,ambassador1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #fgc ,,lxxiv4 ,neutrality4--,:iskey ,insurrection4--,wayne's ,success aga9/ ! ,indians1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #fhd ,,lxxv4 ,jay's ,treaty4--,p>ty ,claims4--,difficulties ) ,france4--,f>ewell ,address1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #fic ,,lxxvi4 ,wa%+ton's ,retirem5t & ,dea?1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 #gjh ,,wa%+ton ,,& ,,! ,,am]ican ,,revolution4 ,,*apt] ,i4 ,,bir? ,,( ,,wa%+ton4--,,8 ,,boyhood4 ,! ,wa%+ton family is ( an anci5t ,engli% /ock1 ! g5ealogy ( :i* has be5 trac$ up to ! c5tury imm$iately succe$+ ! ,conque/4 ,among ! knights & b>ons :o s]v$ "u ! ,c\nt ,palat9e1 ,bi%op ( ,durham1 to :om ,william ! ,conqu]or _h grant$ t important ,see1 0 ,,william ,,de ,,h]tburn4 ,at t p]iod surnames 7 commonly d]iv$ f ca/les or e/ates2 & de ,h]tburn1 9 #aahc1 9 ex*ang+ ! village ( ,h]tburn = ! manor ( ,wessyngton1 assum$ ! "n ( ,,de ,,wessyngton4 ,f ?is p]iod ! family has be5 trac$ ?r\gh successive g5]ations1 until ! "n1 fir/ dropp+ ! de1 v>i$ f ,wessyngton to ,wass+ton1 ,was%+ton1 & f9ally to ,wa%+ton4 ,! head ( ! family to :i* our ,wa%+ton imm$iately belongs sprang f ,lawr5ce ,wa%+ton1 ,esq41 ( ,gray's ,inn4 ,he 0 mayor ( ,nor?ampton1 & receiv$ a grant ( ! manor ( ,sulgrave f ,h5ry ,,viii4 ,sir ,william ,wa%+ton ( ,pack+ton1 0 8 direct desc5dant4 ,! ,wa%+tons 7 atta*$ to ! ,/u>t dyna/y4 ,lieut4-,col4 ,james ,wa%+ton p]i%$ 9 def5ce ( t cause4 ,sir ,h5ry ,wa%+ton1 son ( ,sir ,william1 di/+ui%$ himself "u ,pr9ce ,rup]t1 9 #afdc1 at ! /orm+ ( ,bri/ol2 & /ill m1 9 #afdf1 9 ! def5ce ( ,worce/] aga9/ ! arms ( ,fairfax4 ,we he> little ( ! ,wa%+tons aft] ! dea? ( ,*>les ,i4 ,engl&1 dur+ ! protectorate1 0 an uncom=table resid5ce = ^? :o _h adh]$ to ! ,/u>ts1 & _m s\ght refuge 9 o!r l&s4 ,among _m :o emigrat$ to ! we/]n wilds 7 ,john & ,&rew ,wa%+ton1 great-gr&sons ( ! grantee ( ,sulgrave4 ,! bro!rs arriv$ 9 ,virg9ia 9 #afeg1 & pur*as$ l&s 9 ,we/morel& ,c\nty1 on ! nor!rn neck1 betwe5 ! ,potomac & ,rappahannock riv]s4 ,john m>ri$ a ,miss ,anna ,pope1 ( ! same c\nty1 & took up 8 resid5ce on ,bridges ,creek1 ne> :]e x falls into ! ,potomac4 ,he became an ext5sive plant]1 &1 9 process ( "t1 a magi/rate & memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses4 ,hav+ a sp>k ( ! old milit>y fire ( ! family1 we f9d him1 z ,colonel ,wa%+ton1 lead+ ! ,virg9ia =ces1 9 co-op]ation ) ^? ( ,m>yl&1 aga9/ a b& ( ,s5eca ,indians1 :o 7 ravag+ ! settlem5ts along ! ,potomac4 ,! e/ate cont9u$ 9 ! family4 ,8 gr&son ,augu/9e1 ! fa!r ( our ,wa%+ton1 0 born !re 9 #afid4 ,he 0 twice m>ri$2 fir/ 7,april #bj?1 #agae71 to ,jane1 daught] ( ,caleb ,butl]1 ,esq41 ( ,we/morel& ,c\nty1 by :om he _h f\r *ildr51 ( :om only two1 ,lawr5ce & ,augu/9e1 surviv$ ! ye>s ( *ildhood2 _! "m di$ ,novemb] #bd?1 #agbh1 & 0 buri$ 9 ! family vault4 ,on ! #f? ( ,m>*1 #agcj1 he m>ri$ 9 second nuptials1 ,m>y1 ! daught] ( ,colonel ,ball1 a "y & beautiful girl1 said to be ! belle ( ! nor!rn neck4 ,by h] he _h f\r sons1 ,george1 ,samuel1 ,john ,augu/9e1 & ,*>les2 & two daught]s1 ,elizabe?1 or ,betty1 z %e 0 commonly call$1 & ,mildr$1 :o di$ 9 infancy4 ,george1 ! elde/1 ! subject ( ?is biography1 0 born on ! #bb;d ( ,febru>y 7#aa?1 ,o4 ,s471 #agcb1 9 ! home/ead on ,bridges ,creek4 ,?is h\se comm&$ a view ov] _m miles ( ! ,potomac1 & ! opposite %ore ( ,m>yl&4 ,n a ve/ige ( x rema9s4 ,two or ?ree decay$ fig trees1 ) %rubs & v9es1 l+] ab\t ! place1 & "h & !re a fl[] gr[n wild s]ves to m>k :]e a g>d5 has be54 ,su* at lea/1 0 ! case a few ye>s s9ce2 b ^! may h likewise pass$ away4 ,a /one m>ks ! site ( ! h\se1 & an inscription d5otes its be+ ! bir?place ( ,wa%+ton4 ,n long aft] ! bir? ( ,george1 8 fa!r remov$ to an e/ate 9 ,/af=d ,c\nty1 opposite ,fr$]icksburg4 ,! h\se /ood on a ris+ gr\nd ov]look+ a mead[ :i* bord]$ ! ,rappahannock4 ,?is 0 ! home ( ,george's boyhood2 b ?is1 l t 9 :i* he 0 born1 has disappe>$4 ,9 ^? days ! means ( in/ruction 9 ,virg9ia 7 limit$1 & x 0 ! cu/om among ! weal?y plant]s to s5d _! sons to ,engl& to complete _! education4 ,?is 0 done by ,augu/9e ,wa%+ton ) 8 elde/ son ,lawr5ce4 ,george1 z 8 intellect dawn$1 receiv$ ! rudim5ts ( education 9 ! be/ e/abli%m5t = ! purpose t ! neighborhood af=d$4 ,x 0 :at 0 call$1 9 popul> p>lance1 an old field s*ool-h\se2 humble en\gh 9 its pret5sions1 & kept by "o ( 8 fa!r's t5ants nam$ ,hobby4 ,! in/ruction dol$ out by him mu/ h be5 ! simple/ k9d1 read+1 writ+1 & ciph]+1 p]haps2 b ,george _h ! b5efit ( m5tal & moral culture at home1 f an excell5t fa!r4 ,:5 he 0 ab\t sev5 or eight ye>s old 8 bro!r ,lawr5ce return$ f ,engl&1 a well-educat$ & accompli%$ y\?4 ,!re 0 a diff]5ce ( f\rte5 ye>s 9 _! ages1 :i* may h be5 "o cause ( ! /rong atta*m5t :i* took place betwe5 !m4 ,lawr5ce look$ d[n ) a protect+ eye ^u ! boy ^: dawn+ intellig5ce & p]fect rectitude won 8 reg>d2 :ile ,george look$ up to 8 manly & cultivat$ bro!r z a model 9 m9d & mann]s4 ,lawr5ce ,wa%+ton _h some?+ ( ! old milit>y _s ( ! family1 & circum/ances soon call$ x into action4 ,spani% depr$ations on ,briti% comm]ce _h rec5tly provok$ reprisals4 ,admiral ,v]non1 comm&]-9-*ief 9 ! ,we/ ,indies1 _h accord+ly captur$ ,porto ,bello1 on ! ,i/hmus ( ,d>i54 ,! ,spani>ds 7 prep>+ to rev5ge ! bl[2 ! ,fr5* 7 fitt+ out %ips to aid !m4 ,troops 7 emb>k$ 9 ,engl& = ano!r campaign 9 ! ,we/ ,indies2 a regim5t ( f\r battalions 0 to be rais$ 9 ! colonies & s5t to jo9 !m at ,jamaica4 ,!re 0 a sudd5 outbreak ( milit>y ardor 9 ! prov9ce4 ,lawr5ce ,wa%+ton1 n[ tw5ty-two ye>s ( age1 caught ! infection4 ,he obta9$ a capta9's commission 9 ! newly-rais$ regim5t1 & emb>k$ ) x = ! ,we/ ,indies 9 #agdj4 ,he s]v$ 9 ! jo9t exp$itions ( ,admiral ,v]non & ,g5]al ,w5twor?1 & acquir$ ! fri5d%ip & confid5ce ( bo? ( ^? (fic]s4 ,we h "h ! secret ( t m>tial _s s (t5 cit$ ( ,george 9 8 boyi% days4 ,he _h se5 8 bro!r fitt$ out = ! w>s4 ,he _h he>d by lett] & o!rwise ( ! w>like sc5es 9 :i* he 0 m+l+4 ,all 8 amusem5ts took a milit>y turn4 ,he made soldi]s ( 8 s*ool-mates2 !y _h _! mimic p>ades1 reviews1 & %am fights4 ,lawr5ce ,wa%+ton return$ home 9 ! autumn ( #agdb4 ,he =m$ an atta*m5t to ,anne1 ! elde/ daught] ( ! ,honorable ,william ,fairfax1 ( ,fairfax ,comity2 8 addresses 7 well receiv$1 & !y became engag$4 ,_! nuptials 7 delay$ by ! sudd5 & untimely dea? ( 8 fa!r1 :i* took place on ! #ab? ( ,april1 #agdc1 aft] a %ort b sev]e attack ( g\t 9 ! /oma*1 & :5 b =ty-n9e ye>s ( age4 ,george _h be5 abs5t f home on a visit dur+ 8 fa!r's illness1 & j return$ 9 "t to receive a p>t+ look ( affection4 ,augu/9e ,wa%+ton left l>ge possessions1 di/ribut$ by w among 8 *ildr54 ,to ,lawr5ce1 ! e/ate on ! banks ( ! ,potomac1 ) o!r real prop]ty1 & sev]al %>es 9 iron-works4 ,to ,augu/9e1 ! second son by ! fir/ m>riage1 ! old home/ead & e/ate 9 ,we/morel&4 ,! *ildr5 by ! second m>riage 7 sev]ally well provid$ =1 & ,george1 :5 he became ( age1 0 to h ! h\se & l&s on ! ,rappahannock4 ,9 ! mon? ( ,july ! m>riage ( ,lawr5ce ) ,miss ,fairfax took place4 ,he n[ settl$ himself on 8 e/ate on ! banks ( ! ,potomac1 to :i* he gave ! "n ( ,,m\nt ,,v]non1 9 honor ( ! admiral4 ,augu/9e took up 8 abode at ! home/ead on ,bridges ,creek1 & m>ri$ ,anne1 daught] & co-heiress ( ,william ,aylett1 ,esq41 ( ,we/morel& ,c\nty4 ,george1 n[ elev5 ye>s ( age1 & ! o!r *ildr5 ( ! second m>riage1 _h be5 left "u ! gu>dian%ip ( _! "m1 to :om 0 intru/$ ! proce$s ( all _! prop]ty until !y %\ld sev]ally come ( age4 ,%e prov$ h]self wor?y ( ! tru/4 ,end[$ ) pla91 direct good s5se1 ?or\gh consci5ti\sness1 & prompt decision1 %e gov]n$ h] family /rictly1 b k9dly1 exact+ def]5ce :ile %e inspir$ affection4 ,george be+ h] elde/ son1 0 ?\ght to be h] favorite1 yet %e nev] gave him undue pref]5ce1 & ! implicit def]5ce exact$ f him 9 *ildhood cont9u$ to be habitually obs]v$ by him to ! day ( h] dea?4 ,he inh]it$ f h] a high temp] & a _s ( comm&1 b h] e>ly precepts & example taught him to re/ra9 & gov]n t temp]1 & to squ>e 8 conduct on ! exact pr9ciples ( equity & ju/ice4 ,hav+ no long] ! b5efit ( a fa!r's in/ructions at home1 & ! scope ( tuition ( ,hobby be+ too limit$ = ! gr[+ wants ( 8 pupil1 ,george 0 n[ s5t to reside ) ,augu/9e ,wa%+ton1 at ,bridges ,creek1 & enjoy ! b5efit ( a sup]ior s*ool 9 t neighborhood1 kept by a ,mr4 ,williams4 ,8 education1 h[ev]1 0 pla9 & practical4 ,he nev] attempt$ ! le>n$ languages1 nor manife/$ any incl9ation = rhetoric or belles-lettres4 ,8 object1 or ! object ( 8 fri5ds1 seems to h be5 conf9$ to fitt+ him = ord9>y bus9ess4 ,8 manuscript s*ool-books /ill exi/1 & are models ( neatness & accuracy4 ,be=e he 0 ?irte5 ye>s ( age he _h copi$ into a volume =ms = all k9ds ( m]cantile & legal pap]s2 bills ( ex*ange1 notes ( h&1 de$s1 bonds1 & ! l4 ,?is e>ly self-tuition gave him ?r\gh\t life a lawy]'s skill 9 draft+ docum5ts1 & a m]*ant's exactness 9 keep+ acc\nts4 ,he 0 a self-discipl9>ian 9 physical z well z m5tal matt]s1 & practis$ himself 9 all k9ds ( a?letic ex]cises1 su* z runn+1 leap+1 wre/l+1 pit*+ quoits1 & toss+ b>s4 ,8 frame1 ev5 9 infancy1 _h be5 l>ge & p[]ful1 & he n[ excell$ mo/ ( 8 playmates 9 conte/s ( agility & /r5g?4 ,above all1 8 inh]5t probity & ! pr9ciples ( ju/ice on :i* he regulat$ all 8 conduct1 ev5 at ?is e>ly p]iod ( life1 7 soon appreciat$ by 8 s*ool-mates2 he 0 ref]r$ to z an umpire 9 _! disputes1 & 8 decisions 7 nev] rev]s$4 ,z he _h =m]ly be5 milit>y *iefta91 he 0 n[ legislator ( ! s*ool2 ?us display+ 9 boyhood a type ( ! future man4 ,,*apt] ,,ii4 ,,wa%+ton',s ,,y\?4--,,fir/ ,,survey+ ,,exp$ition4 ,! atta*m5t ( ,lawr5ce ,wa%+ton to 8 bro!r ,george seems to h acquir$ additional /r5g? & t5d]ness on _! fa!r's dea?2 he n[ took a truly pat]nal int]e/ 9 8 conc]ns1 & _h him z frequ5tly z possible a gue/ at ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,lawr5ce _h des]v$ly become a popul> & lead+ p]sonage 9 ! c\ntry4 ,he 0 a memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses1 & adjutant-g5]al ( ! di/rict1 ) ! rank ( major1 & a regul> sal>y4 ,a frequ5t soj\rn ) him br\ght ,george into famili> int]c\rse ) ! family ( 8 fa!r-9-law1 ! ,hon4 ,william ,fairfax1 :o resid$ at a beautiful seat call$ ,belvoir1 a few miles bel[ ,m\nt ,v]non1 & on ! same woody ridge bord]+ ! ,potomac4 ,william ,fairfax 0 a man ( lib]al education & intr9sic wor?4 ,( an anci5t ,engli% family 9 ,york%ire1 he _h ent]$ ! army at ! age ( tw5ty-"o2 _h s]v$ ) honor bo? 9 ! ,ea/ & ,we/ ,indies1 & (ficiat$ z gov]nor ( ,new ,provid5ce1 aft] hav+ aid$ 9 rescu+ x f pirates4 ,= "s ye>s pa/ he _h resid$ 9 ,virg9ia1 to manage ! imm5se l&$ e/ates ( 8 c\s91 ,"l ,fairfax1 & liv$ at ,belvoir1 9 ! /yle ( an ,engli% c\ntry g5tleman1 surr\nd$ by an intellig5t & cultivat$ family ( sons & daught]s4 ,an intimacy ) a family l ?is1 9 :i* ! frankness & simplicity ( rural & colonial life 7 unit$ ) ,european ref9em5t1 c\ld n b h a b5eficial effect 9 m\ld+ ! "* & mann]s ( a some:at home-br$ s*ool-boy4 ,o!r influ5ces 7 br\ght to be> on ,george dur+ 8 visit at ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,8 bro!r ,lawr5ce /ill reta9$ "s ( 8 milit>y incl9ations1 fo/]$1 no d\bt1 by 8 po/ ( adjutant-g5]al4 ,william ,fairfax1 z we h %[n1 _h be5 a soldi]1 & 9 _m try+ sc5es4 ,"s ( ,lawr5ce's comrades ( ! prov9cial regim5t1 :o _h s]v$ ) him 9 ! ,we/ ,indies1 7 occasional visitors at ,m\nt ,v]non2 or a %ip ( w>1 possibly "o ( ,v]non's old fleet1 w\ld an*or 9 ! ,potomac1 & its (fic]s be welcome gue/s at ! tables ( ,lawr5ce & 8 fa!r-9-law4 ,?us milit>y sc5es on sea & %ore w\ld become ! topics ( conv]sation4 ,we c picture to ourselves ,george1 a grave & e>ne/ boy1 ) an exp&+ intellect1 & a deep-seat$ passion = ent]prise1 li/5+ to su* conv]sations ) a k9dl+ _s & a gr[+ desire = milit>y life4 ,9 ?is way mo/ probably 0 produc$ t desire to ent] ! navy :i* he ev9c$ :5 ab\t f\rte5 ye>s ( age4 ,! great difficulty 0 to procure ! ass5t ( 8 "m4 ,%e 0 br\ght1 h[ev]1 to acquiesce2 a mid%ipman's w>rant 0 obta9$2 b at ! elev5? h\r ! "m's he>t falt]$4 ,?is 0 h] elde/ born4 ,a son1 ^: /rong & /eadfa/ "* promis$ to be a support to h]self & a protection to h] o!r *ildr54 ,! ?\ght ( 8 be+ completely sev]$ f h]1 & expos$ to ! h>d%ips & p]ils ( a boi/]\s pr(ession1 ov]came ev5 h] resolute m9d1 & at h] urg5t remon/rances ! nautical s*eme 0 giv5 up4 ,to s*ool1 !re=e1 ,george return$1 & cont9u$ 8 /udies = ne>ly two ye>s long]1 devot+ himself especially to ma!matics1 & accompli%+ himself 9 ^? bran*es calculat$ to fit him ei!r = civil or milit>y s]vice4 ,among ^!1 "o ( ! mo/ important 9 ! actual /ate ( ! c\ntry 0 l& survey+4 ,9 ?is he s*ool$ himself ?or\ghly1 us+ ! highe/ processes ( ! art2 mak+ surveys ab\t ! neighborhood1 & keep+ regul> field books1 "s ( :i* we h exam9$1 9 :i* ! b\nd>ies & measurem5ts ( ! fields survey$ 7 c>efully ent]$1 & diagrams made1 ) a neatness & exactness z if ! :ole relat$ to important l& transactions in/ead ( be+ m]e s*ool ex]cises4 ,?us1 9 8 e>lie/ days1 !re 0 p]sev]ance & complet5ess 9 all 8 und]tak+s4 ,no?+ 0 left half done1 or done 9 a hurri$ & slov5ly mann]4 ,! habit ( m9d ?us cultivat$ cont9u$ ?r\gh\t life4 ,he took a f9al leave ( s*ool 9 ! autumn ( #agdg1 & w5t to reside ) 8 bro!r ,lawr5ce at ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,"h he cont9u$ 8 ma!matical /udies & 8 practice 9 survey+4 ,be+ a favorite ( ,sir ,william ,fairfax1 he 0 n[ an occasional inmate ( ,belvoir4 ,among ! p]sons at pres5t resid+ !re 0 ,?omas1 ,"l ,fairfax1 c\s9 ( ,william ,fairfax1 & ( ^: imm5se l&$ prop]ty ! latt] 0 ! ag5t4 ,ano!r inmate 0 ,george ,william ,fairfax1 ab\t tw5ty-two ye>s ( age1 ! elde/ son ( ! proprietor4 ,he _h be5 educat$ 9 ,engl&1 & s9ce 8 return _h m>ri$ a daught] ( ,colonel ,c>ey1 ( ,hampton1 on ,james ,riv]4 ,he _h rec5tly br\ght home 8 bride & h] si/] to 8 fa!r's h\se4 ,! m]its ( ,wa%+ton 7 kn[n & appreciat$ by ! ,fairfax family4 ,?\gh n q sixte5 ye>s ( age1 he no long] seem$ a boy1 nor 0 he treat$ z su*4 ,tall1 a?letic1 & manly = 8 ye>s1 8 e>ly self-tra9+1 & ! code ( conduct he _h devis$1 gave a gravity & decision to 8 conduct2 8 frankness & mode/y inspir$ cordial reg>d4 ,"l ,fairfax 0 a /aun* fox-hunt]1 & kept horses & h\nds 9 ! ,engli% /yle4 ,! hunt+ season _h arriv$4 ,! neighborhood ab\nd$ ) sport2 b fox-hunt+ 9 ,virg9ia requir$ bold & skilful horseman%ip4 ,he f\nd ,wa%+ton z bold z himself 9 ! saddle1 & z eag] to foll[ ! h\nds4 ,he =?) took him into peculi> favor2 made him 8 hunt+ companion2 & x 0 probably "u ! tuition ( ?is h>d-rid+ old nobleman t ! y\? imbib$ t fondness = ! *ase = :i* he 0 aft]w>ds rem>k$4 ,?is fox-hunt+ int]c\rse 0 att5d$ ) important results4 ,8 lord%ip's possessions beyond ! ,blue ,ridge _h nev] be5 regul>ly settl$ nor survey$4 ,lawless intrud]s--squatt]s1 z !y 7 call$--7 plant+ !mselves along ! f9e/ /reams & 9 ! ri*e/ valleys1 & virtually tak+ possession ( ! c\ntry4 ,x 0 ! anxi\s desire ( ,"l ,fairfax to h ^! l&s exam9$1 survey$1 & portion$ out into lots1 prep>atory to eject+ ^! int]lop]s or br++ !m to reasonable t]ms4 ,9 ,wa%+ton1 not)/&+ 8 y\?1 he beheld "o fit = ! task4 ,! proposition _h only to be (f]$ to ,wa%+ton to be eag]ly accept$4 ,x 0 ! v k9d ( occupation = :i* he _h be5 dilig5tly tra9+ himself4 ,all ! prep>ations requir$ by "o ( 8 simple habits 7 soon made1 & 9 ! mon? ( ,m>*1 #agdh1 j aft] he _h complet$ 8 sixte5? ye>1 ,wa%+ton set out on horseback1 9 company ) ,george ,william ,fairfax4 ,_! r\te lay by ,a%ley's ,gap1 a pass ?r\gh ! ,blue ,ridge1 t beautiful l9e ( m\nta9s :i*1 z yet1 almo/ =m$ ! we/]n fronti] ( inhabit$ ,virg9ia4 ,!y ent]$ ! great valley ( ,virg9ia1 :]e x is ab\t tw5ty-five miles wide2 a lovely & temp]ate region1 div]sifi$ by g5tle swells & slopes1 admirably adapt$ to cultivation4 ,! ,blue ,ridge b\nds x on "o side1 ! ,nor? ,m\nta91 a ridge ( ! ,alleghanies1 on ! o!r2 :ile ?r\gh x fl[s t bright & ab\nd+ riv]1 :i*1 on acc\nt ( its surpass+ beauty1 0 nam$ by ! ,indians ! ,%5&oah--t is to say1 ! daught] ( ! />s4 ,! fir/ /ation ( ! travell]s 0 at a k9d ( lodge 9 ! wild]ness1 :]e ! /ew>d or l&-bailiff ( ,"l ,halifax resid$1 ) su* negroes z 7 requir$ = f>m+ purposes1 & :i* ,wa%+ton t]ms 8 lord%ip's qu>t]4 ,x 0 situat$ n f> f ! ,%5&oah1 & ab\t twelve miles f ! site ( ! pres5t t[n ( ,w9*e/]4 ,9 a di>y kept ) 8 usual m9ut5ess1 ,wa%+ton speaks ) delight ( ! beauty ( ! trees & ! ri*ness ( ! l& 9 ! neighborhood1 & ( 8 rid+ ?r\gh a noble grove ( sug> maples on ! banks ( ! ,%5&oah2 &1 at ! pres5t day1 ! magnific5ce ( ! =e/s :i* /ill exi/ 9 ?is favor$ region ju/ifies 8 eulogium4 ,8 surveys comm5c$ 9 ! l[] "p ( ! valley "s di/ance above ! junction ( ! ,%5&oah ) ! ,potomac1 & ext5d$ = _m miles along ! =m] riv]4 ,"h & !re p>tial cle>+s _h be5 made by squatt]s & h>dy pione]s1 & _! rude husb&ry _h produc$ abundant crops ( gra91 hemp1 & tobacco4 ,m ?an two weeks 7 pass$ by !m 9 ! wild m\nta9\s regions ( ,fr$]ick ,c\nty1 & ab\t ! s\? bran* ( ! ,potomac1 survey+ l&s & lay+ out lots1 camp$ out ! great] "p ( ! "t1 & subsi/+ on wild turkeys & o!r game4 ,hav+ complet$ 8 surveys1 ,wa%+ton set =? f ! s\? bran* ( ! ,potomac on 8 return homew>d2 cross$ ! m\nta9s to ! great ,cacapehon2 trav]s$ ! ,%5&oah valley2 pass$ ?r\gh ! ,blue ,ridge1 & on ! #ab? ( ,april f\nd himself once m at ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,= 8 s]vices he receiv$1 accord+ to 8 note-book1 a d\bloon p] day :5 actively employ$4 ,! mann] 9 :i* he _h acquitt$ himself 9 ?is ardu\s exp$ition1 & 8 acc\nts ( ! c\ntry survey$1 gave great satisfaction to ,"l ,fairfax1 :o %ortly aft]w>ds mov$ across ! ,blue ,ridge1 & took up 8 resid5ce at ! place h]et(ore not$ z 8 qu>t]s4 ,"h he laid out a manor1 conta9+ t5 ?\s& acres ( arable graz+ l&s1 va/ mead[s1 & noble =e/s1 & project$ a spaci\s manor h\se1 giv+ to ! place ! "n ( ,gre5way ,c\rt4 ,x 0 probably ?r\gh ! influ5ce ( ,"l ,fairfax t ,wa%+ton receiv$ ! appo9tm5t ( public surveyor4 ,?is conf]r$ au?ority on 8 surveys1 & entitl$ !m to be record$ 9 ! c\nty (fices1 & s inv>iably correct h ^! surveys be5 f\nd t to ?is day1 :]ev] any ( !m /& on record1 !y receive implicit cr$it4 ,= ?ree ye>s he cont9u$ 9 ?is occupation1 :i* prov$ extremely pr(itable1 f ! va/ ext5t ( c\ntry to be survey$ & ! v limit$ numb] ( public surveyors4 ,x made him acqua9t$1 also1 ) ! c\ntry1 ! nature ( ! soil 9 v>i\s p>ts1 & ! value ( localities2 all :i* prov$ advantage\s to him 9 8 pur*ases 9 aft] ye>s4 ,:ile ?us employ$ = mon?s at a "t survey+ ! l&s beyond ! ,blue ,ridge1 he 0 (t5 an inmate ( ,gre5way ,c\rt4 ,! project$ manor h\se 0 nev] ev5 comm5c$4 ,on a gre5 knoll ov]%ad[$ by trees 0 a long /one build+ "o /ory 9 height1 ) dorm]-w9d[s1 two wood5 belfries1 *imneys /udd$ ) swall[ & m>t9 coops1 & a ro( slop+ d[n 9 ! old ,virg9ia fa%ion1 into l[ project+ eaves t =m$ a v]&ah ! :ole l5g? ( ! h\se4 ,x 0 probably ! h\se orig9ally occupi$ by 8 /ew>d or l& ag5t1 b 0 n[ devot$ to hospitable purposes & ! reception ( gue/s4 ,"h ,wa%+ton _h full opportunity1 9 ! prop] seasons1 ( indulg+ 8 fondness = field sports1 & once m accompany+ 8 lord%ip 9 ! *ase4 ,! conv]sation ( ,"l ,fairfax1 too1 0 full ( int]e/ & in/ruction to an inexp]i5c$ y\?1 f 8 cultivat$ tal5ts1 8 lit]>y ta/e1 & 8 pa/ int]c\rse ) ! be/ society ( ,europe1 & its mo/ di/+ui%$ au?ors4 ,he _h br\ght books1 too1 ) him into ! wild]ness1 & f ,wa%+ton's di>y we f9d t dur+ 8 soj\rn "h he 0 dilig5tly read+ ! hi/ory ( ,engl&1 & ! essays ( ! ,spectator4 ,?ree or f\r ye>s 7 ?us pass$ by ,wa%+ton1 ! great] "p ( ! "t beyond ! ,blue ,ridge1 b occasionally ) 8 bro!r ,lawr5ce at ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,,*apt] ,,iii4 ,,rival ,,claims ,,( ,,! ,,engli% ,,& ,,! ,,fr5*4--,,prep>ations ,,= ,,ho/ilities4 ,dur+ ! "t ( ,wa%+ton's survey+ campaigns among ! m\nta9s1 a gr& coloniz+ s*eme _h be5 set on foot1 de/9$ to enli/ him 9 h>dy ent]prises1 & 9 "s degree to %ape ! c\rse ( 8 future =tunes4 ,! treaty ( peace conclud$ at ,aix-la-,*apelle1 :i* _h put an end to ! g5]al w> ( ,europe1 _h left undef9$ ! b\nd>ies betwe5 ! ,briti% & ,fr5* possessions 9 ,am]ica4 ,imm5se regions 7 /ill claim$ by bo? nations1 & ea* 0 n[ eag] to =e/all ! o!r by gett+ possession ( !m1 & /r5g!n+ its claim by occupancy4 ,! mo/ desirable ( ^! regions lay we/ ( ! ,alleghany ,m\nta9s1 ext5d+ f ! lakes to ! ,ohio1 & embrac+ ! valley ( t riv] & its tribut>y /reams4 ,! ,fr5* claim$ all ?is c\ntry q to ! ,alleghany ,m\nta9s by ! "r ( discov]y4 ,9 #afgc1 ,padre ,m>quette1 ) 8 companion1 ,joliet1 ( ,quebec1 bo? subjects ( ! cr[n ( ,france1 _h pass$ d[n ! ,mississippi 9 a canoe q to ! ,arkansas1 !reby1 accord+ to an alleg$ maxim 9 ! law ( nations1 e/abli%+ ! "r ( _! sov]eign1 n m]ely to ! riv] s discov]$ & its adjac5t l&s1 b to all ! c\ntry dra9$ by its tribut>y /reams1 ( :i* ! ,ohio 0 "o2 a claim1 ! ramifications ( :i* might be spread1 l ! me%es ( a web1 ov] half ! cont95t4 ,to ?is illimitable claim ! ,engli% oppos$ a "r d]iv$1 at second h&1 f a tradition>y ,indian conque/4 ,a treaty1 !y said1 _h be5 made at ,lanca/]1 9 #agdd1 betwe5 commission]s f ,p5nsylvania1 ,m>yl& & ,virg9ia1 & ! ,iroquois1 or ,six ,nations1 :]eby ! latt]1 = f\r hundr$ p\nds1 gave up all "r & title to ! l& we/ ( ! ,alleghany ,m\nta9s1 ev5 to ! ,mississippi1 :i* l&1 accord+ to _! traditions1 _h be5 conqu]$ by _! =efa!rs4 ,x is und\bt$ly true t su* a treaty 0 made1 & su* a pret5d$ transf] ( title did take place1 "u ! influ5ce ( spiritu\s liquors2 b x is equally true t ! ,indians 9 "q did n1 at ! "t1 possess an acre ( ! l& convey$2 & t ! tribes actually 9 possession sc(f$ at _! pret5sions1 & claim$ ! c\ntry z _! own f "t immemorial4 ,su* 7 ! %ad[y f\ndations ( claims :i* ! two nations 7 det]m9$ to ma9ta9 to ! utt]mo/1 & :i* rip5$ into a s]ies ( w>s1 end+ 9 a loss to ,engl& ( a great "p ( h] ,am]ican possessions1 & to ,france ( ! :ole4 ,z yet 9 ! region 9 "q !re 0 n a s+le :ite settlem5t4 ,mix$ ,iroquois tribes ( ,delaw>es1 ,%awnees1 & ,m+oes1 _h migrat$ into x e>ly 9 ! c5tury f ! ,fr5* settlem5ts 9 ,canada1 & tak5 up _! abodes ab\t ! ,ohio & its bran*es4 ,! ,fr5* pret5d$ to hold !m "u _! protection2 b _! allegiance1 if ev] ackn[l$g$1 _h be5 sapp$ ( late ye>s by ! influx ( fur trad]s f ,p5nsylvania4 ,^! 7 (t5 r\gh1 lawless m51 g5]ally 9 ! employ ( "s trad]1 :o1 at ! head ( 8 reta9]s & a /r+ ( pack-horses1 w\ld make 8 way ov] m\nta9s & ?r\gh =e/s to ! banks ( ! ,ohio1 e/abli% 8 head-qu>t]s 9 "s ,indian t[n1 & disp]se 8 foll[]s to traffic among ! hamlets1 hunt+-camps1 & wigwams1 ex*ang+ blankets1 gaudy color$ clo?1 tr9ketry1 p[d]1 %ot1 & rum1 = valuable furs & peltry4 ,9 ?is way a lucrative trade ) ^! we/]n tribes 0 spr++ up & becom+ monopoliz$ by ! ,p5nsylvanians4 ,to secure a p>ticipation 9 ?is trade1 & to ga9 a foo?old 9 ?is desirable region1 became n[ ! wi% ( "s ( ! mo/ intellig5t & ent]pris+ m5 ( ,virg9ia & ,m>yl&1 among :om 7 ,lawr5ce & ,augu/9e ,wa%+ton4 ,) ^! views !y project$ a s*eme1 9 connection ) ,john ,hanbury1 a weal?y ,london m]*ant1 to obta9 a grant ( l& f ! ,briti% gov]nm5t1 = ! purpose ( =m+ settlem5ts or colonies beyond ! ,alleghanies4 ,gov]nm5t readily c\nt5anc$ a s*eme by :i* ,fr5* encroa*m5ts might be =e/all$1 & prompt & quiet possession secur$ ( ! great ,ohio valley4 ,an association 0 accord+ly *>t]$ 9 #agdi1 by ! "n ( ! ,ohio ,company1 & five hundr$ ?\s& acres ( l& 0 grant$ to x we/ ( ! ,alleghanies2 betwe5 ! ,monongahela & ,kana:a riv]s2 ?\gh "p ( ! l& might be tak5 up nor? ( ! ,ohio1 %\ld x be deem$ exp$i5t4 ,! company 7 to pay no quit-r5t = t5 ye>s2 b !y 7 to select two-fif?s ( _! l&s imm$iately2 to settle "o hundr$ families ^u !m )9 sev5 ye>s2 to build a =t at _! own exp5se1 & ma9ta9 a suffici5t g>rison 9 x = def5ce aga9/ ! ,indians4 ,mr4 ,?omas ,lee1 presid5t ( ! c\ncil ( ,virg9ia1 took ! lead 9 ! conc]ns ( ! company at ! outset1 & by _m has be5 consid]$ its f\nd]4 ,on 8 dea?1 :i* soon took place1 ,lawr5ce ,wa%+ton _h ! *ief managem5t4 ,8 enlight5$ m9d & lib]al _s %one =? 9 8 e>lie/ arrangem5ts4 ,be=e ! company _h receiv$ its *>t]1 ! ,fr5* 7 9 ! field4 ,e>ly 9 #agdi1 ! ,m>quis de la ,galisionni]e1 gov]nor ( ,canada1 despat*$ ,cel]on de ,bi5ville1 an intellig5t (fic]1 at ! head ( ?ree hundr$ m51 to ! banks ( ! ,ohio1 to make peace1 z he said1 betwe5 ! tribes t _h become embroil$ ) ea* o!r dur+ ! late w>1 & to r5ew ! ,fr5* possession ( ! c\ntry4 ,cel]on de ,bi5ville di/ribut$ pres5ts among ! ,indians1 made spee*es rem9d+ !m ( =m] fri5d%ip1 & w>n$ !m n to trade ) ! ,engli%4 ,he fur!rmore nail$ lead5 plates to trees1 & buri$ o!rs 9 ! e>?1 at ! conflu5ce ( ! ,ohio & its tribut>ies1 be>+ inscriptions purport+ t all ! l&s on bo? sides ( ! riv]s to _! s\rces app]ta9$1 z 9 =egone times1 to ! cr[n ( ,france4 ,! ,indians gaz$ at ^! my/]i\s plates ) wond]+ eyes1 b surmis$ _! purport4 ,!y mean to /eal our c\ntry f u1 murmur$ !y2 & !y det]m9$ to seek protection f ! ,engli%4 ,cel]on f9d+ "s trad]s f ,p5nsylvania traffick+ among ! ,indians1 he summon$ !m to dep>t1 & wrote by !m to ,james ,hamilton1 gov]nor ( ,p5nsylvania1 tell+ him ! object ( 8 err& to ^? p>ts1 & 8 surprise at meet+ ) ,engli% trad]s 9 a c\ntry to :i* ,engl& _h no pret5sions2 intimat+ t1 9 future1 any intrud]s ( ! k9d w\ld be rigor\sly dealt )4 ,8 lett]1 & a report ( 8 proce$+s on ! ,ohio1 r\s$ ! solicitude ( ! gov]nor & c\ncil ( ,p5nsylvania1 = ! protection ( _! ,indian trade4 ,%ortly aft]w>ds1 "o ,hugh ,craw=d1 :o _h be5 trad+ ) ! ,miami tribes on ! ,waba%1 br\ght a message f !m1 speak+ ( ! promises & ?reats ) :i* ! ,fr5* 7 endeavor+ to %ake _! fai?1 b assur+ ! gov]nor t _! fri5d%ip = ! ,engli% w\ld la/ :ile ! sun & moon ran r\nd ! _w4 ,gov]nor ,hamilton knew ! value ( ,indian fri5d%ip1 & sugge/$ to ! assembly t x w\ld be bett] to cl9* x ) pres5ts1 & t z soon z possible4 ,an envoy accord+ly 0 s5t (f e>ly 9 ,octob]1 :o 0 suppos$ to h great influ5ce among ! we/]n tribes4 ,?is 0 "o ,george ,croghan1 a vet]an trad]1 %rewd & sagaci\s1 :o _h be5 frequ5tly to ! ,ohio c\ntry ) pack-horses & foll[]s1 & made himself popul> among ! ,indians by disp5s+ pres5ts ) a lavi% h&4 ,he 0 accompani$ by ,&rew ,mont\r1 a ,canadian ( half ,indian desc5t1 :o 0 to act z int]pret]4 ,!y 7 provid$ ) a small pres5t = ! em]g5cy2 b 7 to convoke a meet+ ( all ! tribes at ,log/[n1 on ! ,ohio1 e>ly 9 ! ensu+ spr+1 to receive an ample pres5t :i* w\ld be provid$ by ! assembly4 ,x 0 "s "t lat] 9 ! same autumn t ! ,ohio company br\ght _! plans into op]ation1 & despat*$ an ag5t to explore ! l&s ^u ! ,ohio & its bran*es z l[ z ! ,great ,falls4 ,! man *os5 = ! purpose 0 ,*ri/oph] ,gi/1 a h>dy pione]1 exp]i5c$ 9 woodcraft & ,indian life4 ,he 0 all[$ a woodsman or two = ! s]vice ( ! exp$ition4 ,he set out on ! #ca/ ( ,octob]1 cross$ ! ridges ( ! ,alleghany1 arriv$ at ,%annop91 a ,delaw>e village on ! ,alleghany1 swam 8 horses across t riv]1 & desc5d+ along its valley arriv$ at ,log/[n1 an important ,indian village a little bel[ ! site ( ! pres5t city ( ,pittsburg4 ,"h usually resid$ ,tana*>isson1 a ,s5eca *ief ( great note1 be+ head sa*em ( ! mix$ tribes :i* _h migrat$ to ! ,ohio & its bran*es4 ,he 0 g5]ally surnam$ ! half-k+1 be+ subord9ate to ! ,iroquois conf$]acy4 ,! *ief 0 abs5t at ?is "t1 z 7 mo/ ( 8 p1 x be+ ! hunt+ season4 ,george ,croghan1 ! envoy f ,p5nsylvania1 ) ,mont\r 8 int]pret]1 _h pass$ ?r\gh ,log/[n a week previ\sly1 on 8 way to ! ,twightwees & o!r tribes1 on ! ,miami bran* ( ! ,ohio4 ,sc>ce any "o 0 to be se5 ab\t ! village b "s ( ,croghan's r\gh p1 :om he _h left beh9d--reprobate ,indian trad]s1 z ,gi/ t]ms !m4 ,he took 8 dep>ture f ,log/[n1 & at ,beav] ,creek1 a few miles bel[ ! village1 he left ! riv] & /ruck into ! int]ior ( ! pres5t ,/ate ( ,ohio4 ,"h he ov]took ,george ,croghan at ,musk+um1 a t[n ( ,wy&ots & ,m+oes4 ,he _h ord]$ all ! trad]s 9 8 employ :o 7 scatt]$ among ! ,indian villages1 to rally at ?is t[n1 :]e he _h hoi/$ ! ,engli% flag ov] 8 resid5ce1 & ov] t ( ! sa*em4 ,?is 0 9 consequ5ce ( ! ho/ility ( ! ,fr5*1 :o _h rec5tly captur$1 9 ! neighborhood1 ?ree :ite m5 9 ! employ ( ,frazi]1 an ,indian trad]1 & _h c>ri$ !m away prison]s to ,canada4 ,gi/ 0 well receiv$ by ! p ( ,musk+um4 ,!y 7 indignant at ! ,fr5* violation ( _! t]ritories1 & ! capture ( _! ,engli% bro!rs4 ,!y _h n =gott5 ! conduct ( ,cel]on de ,bi5ville 9 ! previ\s ye>1 & ! my/]i\s plates :i* he _h nail$ aga9/ trees & sunk 9 ! gr\nd4 ,a c\ncil ( ! nation 0 n[ held1 9 :i* ,gi/ invit$ !m1 9 ! "n ( ! gov]nor ( ,virg9ia1 to visit t prov9ce1 :]e a l>ge pres5t ( goods await$ !m1 s5t by _! fa!r1 ! great k+1 ov] ! wat] to 8 ,ohio *ildr54 ,! invitation 0 graci\sly receiv$1 b no answ] c\ld be giv5 until a gr& c\ncil ( ! we/]n tribes _h be5 held1 :i* 0 to take place at ,log/[n 9 ! ensu+ spr+4 ,simil> results att5d$ visits made by ,gi/ & ,croghan to ! ,delaw>es & ! ,%awnees at _! villages ab\t ! ,scioto ,riv]2 all promis$ to be at ! ga!r+ at ,log/[n4 ,f ! ,%awnee village1 ne> ! m\? ( ! ,scioto1 ! two emiss>ies %ap$ _! c\rse nor? two hundr$ miles1 cross$ ! ,great ,moneami1 or ,miami ,riv]1 on a raft1 swimm+ _! horses2 &1 on ! #ag? ( ,febru>y1 arriv$ at ,piqua1 ! pr9cipal t[n ( ! ,twightwees or ,miamis2 ! mo/ p[]ful conf$]acy ( ! ,we/1 comb9+ f\r tribes1 & ext5d+ its influ5ce ev5 beyond ! ,mississippi4 ,a k+ or sa*em ( "o or o!r ( ! diff]5t tribes presid$ ov] ! :ole4 ,! head *ief at pres5t 0 ! k+ ( ! ,pianke%as4 ,at ?is t[n ,croghan =m$ a treaty ( alliance 9 ! "n ( ! gov]nor ( ,p5nsylvania ) two ( ! ,miami tribes4 ,& ,gi/ 0 promis$ by ! k+ ( ! ,pianke%as t ! *iefs ( ! v>i\s tribes w\ld att5d ! meet+ at ,log/[n to make a treaty ) ,virg9ia4 ,9 ! height ( ^! demon/rations ( fri5d%ip1 two envoys f ! ,fr5* gov]nor ( ,canada ent]$ ! c\ncil-h\se & s\ght a r5ewal ( ! anci5t alliance4 ,b ! ,pianke%a *ief turn$ 8 back ^u ! ambassadors1 & left ! c\ncil-h\se4 ,:5 ,gi/ return$ to ! ,%awnee t[n1 ne> ! m\? ( ! ,scioto1 & report$ to 8 ,indian fri5ds !re ! alliance he _h =m$ ) ! ,miami conf$]acy1 !re 0 great fea/+ & spee*-mak+1 & fir+ ( guns4 ,he _h n[ happily accompli%$ ! *ief object ( 8 mission--no?+ rema9$ b to desc5d ! ,ohio to ! ,great ,falls4 ,?is1 h[ev]1 he 0 caution$ n to d4 ,a l>ge p>ty ( ,indians1 allies ( ! ,fr5*1 7 hunt+ 9 t neighborhood1 :o might kill or capture him4 ,he cross$ ! riv] att5d$ only by a lad z a travell+ companion & aide1 & proce$$ cauti\sly d[n ! ea/ side until )9 fifte5 miles ( ! ,falls4 ,"h he came ^u traps newly set1 & ,indian footpr9ts n a day old2 & he>d ! di/ant report ( guns4 ,! /ory ( ,indian hunt]s !n 0 true4 ,ab&on+ all idea1 !re=e1 ( visit+ ! ,falls1 & cont5t+ himself ) ! in=mation conc]n+ !m :i* he _h receiv$ f o!rs1 he %ap$ 8 c\rse homew>d4 ,:ile ,gi/ _h be5 mak+ 8 pa9ful way homew>d1 ! two ,ottawa ambassadors _h return$ to ,=t ,s&usky1 br++ ^w to ! ,fr5* t _! fri5d%ip _h be5 reject$ & _! ho/ility defi$ by ! ,miamis4 ,!y in=m$ !m also ( ! ga!r+ ( ! we/]n tribes t 0 to take place at ,log/[n1 to conclude a treaty ) ! ,virg9ians4 ,x 0 a great object ) ! ,fr5* to prev5t ?is treaty1 & to _s up ! ,ohio ,indians aga9/ ! ,engli%4 ,?is !y hop$ to effect ?r\gh ! ag5cy ( "o ,capta9 ,joncaire1 a vet]an ( ! wild]ness1 :o _h gr[n gray 9 ,indian diplomacy1 & 0 n[ s5t to ma9ta9 ,fr5* sov]eignty ov] ! valley ( ! ,ohio4 ,he appe>$ at ,log/[n accompani$ by ano!r ,fr5*man1 & =ty ,iroquois w>riors4 ,he f\nd an assemblage ( ! we/]n tribes1 fea/+ & rejoic+1 & fir+ (f guns1 = ,george ,croghan1 & ,mont\r1 ! int]pret]1 7 !re1 & _h be5 di/ribut+ pres5ts on behalf ( ! gov]nor ( ,p5nsylvania4 ,joncaire 0 said to h ! wit ( a ,fr5*man1 & ! eloqu5ce ( an ,iroquois4 ,he made an animat$ spee* to ! *iefs 9 _! own tongue1 ! gi/ ( :i* 0 t _! fa!r ,onontio 7t is to say1 ! gov]nor ( ,canada7 desir$ 8 *ildr5 ( ! ,ohio to turn away ! ,indian trad]s1 & nev] to deal ) !m aga9 on pa9 ( 8 displeasure2 s say+1 he laid d[n a wampum belt ( uncommon size1 by way ( emphasis to 8 message4 ,= once 8 eloqu5ce 0 ( no avail2 a *ief rose indignantly1 %ook 8 f+] 9 8 face1 & /amp+ on ! gr\nd1 ,?is is our l&1 said he4 ,:at "r has ,onontio "h8 ,! ,engli% are our bro!rs4 ,!y %all live among u z long z "o ( u is alive4 ,we w trade ) !m1 & n ) y2 &1 s say+1 he reject$ ! belt ( wampum4 ,joncaire return$ to an advanc$ po/ rec5tly e/abli%$ on ! upp] "p ( ! riv]1 :5ce he wrote to ! gov]nor ( ,p5nsylvania3 ,! ,m>quis de la ,jonqui]e1 gov]nor ( ,new ,france1 hav+ ord]$ me to wat* t ! ,engli% make no treaty 9 ! ,ohio c\ntry1 ,i h signifi$ to ! trad]s ( y\r gov]nm5t to retire4 ,y are n ignorant t all ^! l&s belong to ! ,k+ ( ,france1 & t ! ,engli% h no "r to trade 9 !m4 ,he conclud$ by reit]at+ ! ?reat made two ye>s previ\sly by ,cel]on de ,bi5ville aga9/ all intrud+ fur trad]s4 ,9 ! meantime1 9 ! face ( all ^! prote/s & m5aces1 ,mr4 ,gi/1 "u sanction ( ! ,virg9ia ,legislature1 proce$$ 9 ! same ye> to survey ! l&s )9 ! grant ( ! ,ohio company1 ly+ on ! s\? side ( ! ,ohio riv]1 z f> d[n z ! great ,kana:a4 ,! ,fr5* n[ prep>$ = ho/ile cont+5cies4 ,!y laun*$ an arm$ vessel ( unusual size on ,lake ,ont>io2 =tifi$ _! trad+-h\se at ,niag>a2 /r5g!n$ _! outpo/s1 & advanc$ o!rs on ! upp] wat]s ( ! ,ohio4 ,a /ir ( w>like prep>ation 0 likewise to be obs]v$ among ! ,briti% colonies4 ,x 0 evid5t t ! adv]se claims to ! disput$ t]ritories1 if pu%$ home1 c\ld only be settl$ by ! /]n arbitram5t ( ! sword4 ,9 ,virg9ia1 especially1 ! w> _s 0 manife/4 ,! prov9ce 0 divid$ into milit>y di/ricts1 ea* hav+ an adjutant-g5]al1 ) ! rank ( major1 & ! pay ( "o hundr$ & fifty p\nds a ye>1 ^: duty 0 to att5d to ! organization & equipm5t ( ! militia4 ,su* an appo9tm5t 0 s\ght by ,lawr5ce ,wa%+ton = 8 bro!r ,george1 :o set ab\t prep>+ himself1 ) 8 usual me?od & assiduity1 = 8 new duties4 ,virg9ia _h among its float+ population "s milit>y relics ( ! late ,spani% w>4 ,among ^! 0 a c]ta9 ,adjutant ,muse1 a ,we/morel& volunte]1 :o _h s]v$ ) ,lawr5ce ,wa%+ton 9 ! campaigns 9 ! ,we/ ,indies4 ,he n[ und]took to in/ruct 8 bro!r ,george 9 ! art ( w>2 l5t him treatises on milit>y tactics2 put him ?r\gh ! manual ex]cise1 & gave him "s idea ( evolutions 9 ! field4 ,ano!r ( ,lawr5ce's campaign+ comrades 0 ,jacob ,van ,braam1 a ,dut*man by bir?1 :o _h be5 9 ! ,briti% army1 b 0 n[ out ( s]vice1 &1 pr(ess+ to be a complete ma/] ( f5ce1 recruit$ 8 sl5d] purse 9 ?is "t ( milit>y excitem5t1 by giv+ ! ,virg9ian y\? lessons 9 ! sword ex]cise4 ,"u ! in/ructions ( ^! vet]ans ,m\nt ,v]non1 f be+ a quiet rural retreat1 0 sudd5ly trans=m$ into a s*ool ( arms4 ,wa%+ton's m>tial /udies1 h[ev]1 7 int]rupt$ = a "t by ! critical /ate ( 8 bro!r's heal?4 ,! con/itution ( ,lawr5ce _h always be5 delicate1 & he _h be5 oblig$ repeat$ly to travel = a *ange ( air4 ,!re 7 n[ pulmon>y symptoms ( a ?reat5+ nature1 &1 by advice ( 8 physicians1 he det]m9$ to pass a w9t] 9 ! ,we/ ,indies1 tak+ ) him 8 favorite bro!r ,george z a companion4 ,!y accord+ly sail$ = ,b>badoes on ! #bh? ( ,septemb]1 #agea4 ,george kept a j\rnal ( ! voyage ) log-book brevity1 record+ ! w9d & wea!r1 b no ev5ts wor? citation4 ,!y l&$ at ,b>badoes on ! #c;d ( ,novemb]4 ,! resid5t physician ( ! place gave a favorable report ( ,lawr5ce's case1 & held out hopes ( a cure4 ,! bro!rs _h sc>cely be5 a =tnight at ! isl& :5 ,george 0 tak5 d[n by a sev]e attack ( small-pox4 ,skilful m$ical treatm5t1 ) ! k9d att5tions ( fri5ds1 & especially ( 8 bro!r1 re/or$ him to heal? 9 ab\t ?ree weeks2 b 8 face always rema9$ slightly m>k$4 ,! resid5ce at ,b>badoes fail$ to h ! anticipat$ effect on ! heal? ( ,lawr5ce1 & he det]m9$ to seek ! sweet climate ( ,b]muda 9 ! spr+4 ,he felt ! abs5ce f 8 wife1 & x 0 arrang$ t ,george %\ld return to ,virg9ia1 & br+ h] out to meet him at t isl&4 ,accord+ly1 on ! #bb;d ( ,decemb]1 ,george set sail 9 ! ,indu/ry1 b\nd to ,virg9ia1 :]e he arriv$ on ! #a/ ( ,febru>y1 #ageb1 aft] five weeks ( /ormy w9t] seaf>+4 ,lawr5ce rema9$ ?r\gh ! w9t] at ,b>badoes2 b ! v mildness ( ! climate relax$ & en]vat$ him4 ,he felt ! want ( ! brac+ w9t] wea!r to :i* he _h be5 accu/om$4 ,ev5 ! inv>iable beauty ( ! climate1 ! p]petual summ]1 we>i$ ! re/less invalid4 ,/ill "s ( ! wor/ symptoms ( 8 disord] _h disappe>$1 & he seem$ to be sl[ly recov]+2 b ! n]v\s re/lessness & desire ( *ange1 (t5 incid5tal to 8 malady1 _h tak5 hold ( him1 & e>ly 9 ,m>* he ha/5$ to ,b]muda4 ,he _h come too soon4 ,! ke5 air ( e>ly spr+ br\ght on an aggravat$ return ( 8 wor/ symptoms4 ,he 0 n[ afflict$ ) pa9ful indecision1 & 8 lett]s p]plex$ 8 family1 leav+ !m unc]ta9 z to 8 movem5ts1 & at a loss h[ to act4 ,at "o "t he talk$ ( rema9+ at ,b]muda1 ! next lett]1 writt5 %ortly aft]w>ds1 9 a mom5t ( despond5cy1 talks ( ! possibility ( hurry+ home to 8 grave6 ,! la/ 0 no empty =ebod+4 ,he did inde$ ha/5 back1 & j rea*$ ,m\nt ,v]non 9 "t to die "u 8 own ro(4 ,8 dea? took place on ! #bf? ( ,july1 #ageb1 :5 b ?irty-f\r ye>s ( age4 ,lawr5ce left a wife & an infant daught] to inh]it 8 ample e/ates4 ,9 case 8 daught] %\ld die )\t issue1 ! e/ate ( ,m\nt ,v]non1 & o!r l&s specifi$ 9 8 w1 7 to be enjoy$ by h] "m dur+ h] lifetime1 & at h] dea? to be inh]it$ by 8 bro!r ,george4 ,! latt] 0 appo9t$ "o ( ! executors ( ! w2 b su* 0 ! implicit confid5ce repos$ 9 8 judgm5t & integrity1 t1 al?\gh he 0 b tw5ty ye>s ( age1 ! managem5t ( ! affairs ( ! deceas$ 0 soon devolv$ ^u him almo/ entirely4 ,,*apt] ,,iv4 ,,wa%+ton',s ,,mission ,,to ,,! ,,fr5* ,,comm&]4 ,! meet+ ( ! ,ohio tribes1 ,delaw>es1 ,%awnees1 & ,m+oes1 to =m a treaty ( alliance ) ,virg9ia1 took place at ,log/[n1 at ! appo9t$ "t4 ,! *iefs ( ! ,six ,nations decl9$ to att5d4 ,colonel ,fry & two o!r commission]s f ,virg9ia conclud$ a treaty ) ! tribes above nam$2 by :i* ! latt] engag$ n to mole/ any ,engli% settl]s s\? ( ! ,ohio4 ,tana*>isson1 ! half-k+1 n[ advis$ t 8 bro!rs ( ,virg9ia %\ld build a /rong h\se at ! =k ( ! ,monongahela1 to resi/ ! designs ( ! ,fr5*4 ,mr4 ,gi/ 0 accord+ly in/ruct$ to lay out a t[n & build a =t at ,*>ti]'s ,creek1 on ! ea/ side ( ! ,ohio1 a little bel[ ! site ( ! pres5t city ( ,pittsburg4 ,he comm5c$ a settlem5t1 also1 9 a valley j beyond ,laurel ,hill1 n f> f ! ,y\ghiog5y1 & prevail$ on elev5 families to jo9 him4 ,! ,ohio ,company1 ab\t ! same "t1 e/abli%$ a trad+-po/1 well /ock$ ) ,engli% goods1 at ,wills' ,creek 7n[ ! t[n ( ,cumb]l&74 ,! ,ohio tribes 7 greatly inc5s$ at ! aggressions ( ! ,fr5*1 :o 7 erect+ po/s )9 _! t]ritories1 & s5t deputations to remon/rate1 b )\t effect4 ,!re 7 reports t ! ,fr5* 7 asc5d+ ! ,mississippi f ,l\isiana4 ,france1 x 0 said1 int5d$ to connect ,l\isiana & ,canada by a *a9 ( milit>y po/s1 & hem ! ,engli% )9 ! ,alleghany ,m\nta9s4 ,! ,ohio company compla9$ l\dly to ! lieut5ant-gov]nor ( ,virg9ia1 ! ,hon4 ,rob]t ,d9widdie1 ( ! ho/ile conduct ( ! ,fr5* & _! ,indian allies4 ,!y f\nd 9 ,d9widdie a ready li/5]2 he 0 a /ockhold] 9 ! company4 ,a commission]1 ,capta9 ,william ,tr5t1 0 s5t to expo/ulate ) ! ,fr5* comm&] on ! ,ohio = 8 aggressions on ! t]ritory ( 8 ,brittanic maje/y2 he bore pres5ts also ( guns1 p[d]1 %ot1 & clo?+ = ! fri5dly ,indians4 ,tr5t 0 n a man ( ! true _s = a mission to ! fronti]4 ,he /opp$ a %ort "t at ,log/[n1 ?\gh ! ,fr5* 7 "o hundr$ & fifty miles fur!r up ! riv]1 & direct$ 8 c\rse to ,piqua1 ! great t[n ( ! ,twightwees1 :]e ,gi/ & ,croghan _h be5 s well receiv$ by ! ,miamis4 ,all n[ 0 rev]s$4 ,! place _h be5 attack$ by ! ,fr5* & ,indians2 ! ,miamis defeat$ ) great loss2 ! ,engli% trad]s tak5 prison]s2 ! ,pianke%a *ief1 :o _h s pr\dly turn$ 8 back ^u ! ,ottawa ambassadors1 _h be5 sacrific$ by ! ho/ile savages1 & ! ,fr5* flag hoi/$ 9 triumph on ! ru9s ( ! t[n4 ,! :ole aspect ( affairs 0 s ?reat5+ on ! fronti] t ,tr5t lo/ he>t1 & return$ home )\t accompli%+ 8 err&4 ,gov]nor ,d9widdie n[ look$ r\nd = a p]son m fitt$ to fulfil a mission :i* requir$ physical /r5g? & moral en]gy2 a c\rage to cope ) savages1 & a sagacity to negotiate ) :ite m54 ,wa%+ton 0 po9t$ out z possess$ ( ^? requisites4 ,x is true he 0 n yet tw5ty-two ye>s ( age1 b public confid5ce 9 8 judgm5t & abilities _h be5 manife/$1 by r5ew+ 8 appo9tm5t ( adjutant-g5]al1 & assign+ him ! nor!rn division4 ,he 0 accord+ly *os5 = ! exp$ition4 ,by 8 lett] ( in/ructions he 0 direct$ to repair to ,log/[n1 & hold a communication ) ,tana*>isson1 ,monacatoo*a1 alias ,sc>ooyadi1 ! next 9 comm&1 & ! o!r sa*ems ( ! mix$ tribes fri5dly to ! ,engli%2 in=m !m ( ! purport ( 8 err&1 & reque/ an escort to ! head-qu>t]s ( ! ,fr5* comm&]4 ,to t comm&] he 0 to deliv] 8 cr$5tials1 & ! lett] ( ,gov]nor ,d9widdie1 & dem& an answ] 9 ! "n ( 8 ,brittanic maje/y2 b n to wait = x beyond a week4 ,on receiv+ x1 he 0 to reque/ a suffici5t escort to protect him on 8 return4 ,he 01 moreov]1 to acqua9t himself ) ! numb]s & =ce ( ! ,fr5* /ation$ on ! ,ohio & 9 its vic9ity2 _! capability ( be+ re9=c$ f ,canada2 ! =ts !y _h erect$2 :]e situat$1 h[ g>rison$2 ! object ( _! advanc+ into ^? p>ts1 & h[ !y 7 likely to be support$4 ,wa%+ton set (f f ,williamsburg on ! #cj? ( ,octob]1 #agec1 ! v day on :i* he receiv$ 8 cr$5tials4 ,at ,fr$]icksburg he engag$ 8 old ma/] ( f5ce1 ,jacob ,van ,braam1 to accompany him z int]pret]4 ,hav+ provid$ himself at ,alex&ria ) necess>ies = ! j\rney1 he proce$$ to ,w9*e/]1 !n on ! fronti]1 :]e he procur$ horses1 t5ts1 & o!r travell+ equipm5ts1 & !n pu%$ on by a road newly op5$ to ,wills' ,creek1 :]e he arriv$ on ! #ad? ( ,novemb]4 ,"h he met ) ,mr4 ,gi/1 ! intrepid pione]1 :om he engag$ to accompany & pilot him 9 ! pres5t exp$ition4 ,he secur$ ! s]vices also ( "o ,john ,davidson z ,indian int]pret]1 & ( f\r fronti]sm54 ,) ?is little b&1 he set =? on ! #ae? ( ,novemb] ?r\gh a wild c\ntry1 r5d]$ almo/ impassable by rec5t /orms ( ra9 & sn[4 ,z ! riv]s 7 all swoll5 s t ! horses _h to swim !m1 ,wa%+ton s5t all ! baggage d[n ! ,monongahela 9 a canoe "u c>e ( two ( ! m51 :o _h ord]s to meet him at ! conflu5ce ( t riv] ) ! ,alleghany1 :]e _! unit$ wat]s =m ! ,ohio4 ,z ,i got d[n be=e ! canoe1 writes he 9 8 j\rnal1 ,i sp5t "s "t 9 view+ ! riv]s1 & ! l& at ! =k1 :i* ,i ?9k extremely well situat$ = a =t1 z x has ! absolute comm& ( bo? riv]s4 ,! ,ohio company _h int5d$ to build a =t ab\t two miles f ?is place1 on ! s\?-ea/ side ( ! riv]2 b ,wa%+ton gave ! =k ! decid$ pref]5ce4 ,fr5* eng9e]s ( exp]i5ce prov$ ! accuracy ( 8 milit>y eye1 by subsequ5tly *oos+ x = ! site ( ,=t ,duquesne1 not$ 9 fronti] hi/ory4 ,9 ?is neighborhood liv$ ,%+iss1 ! k+1 or *ief sa*em1 ( ! ,delaw>es4 ,wa%+ton visit$ him at 8 village1 to invite him to ! c\ncil at ,log/[n4 ,he 0 "o ( ! greate/ w>riors ( 8 tribe1 & subsequ5tly took up ! hat*et at v>i\s times aga9/ ! ,engli%1 ?\gh n[ he seem$ favorably dispos$1 & readily accept$ ! invitation4 ,!y arriv$ at ,log/[n aft] sunset on ! #bd? ( ,novemb]4 ,! half-k+ 0 abs5t at 8 hunt+-lodge on ,beav] ,creek1 ab\t fifte5 miles di/ant2 b ,wa%+ton _h runn]s s5t out to invite him & all ! o!r *iefs to a gr& talk on ! foll[+ day4 ,ab\t ?ree o'clock ! half-k+ arriv$4 ,wa%+ton _h a private conv]sation ) him 9 8 t5t1 ?r\gh ,davidson1 ! int]pret]4 ,he f\nd him intellig5t1 patriotic1 & pr\dly t5aci\s ( 8 t]ritorial rights4 ,he /at$ t ! ,fr5* _h built two =ts1 diff]+ 9 size1 b on ! same model1 a plan ( :i* he gave1 ( 8 own draw+4 ,! l>ge/ 0 on ,lake ,erie1 ! o!r on ,fr5* ,creek1 fifte5 miles ap>t1 ) a wagon road betwe5 !m4 ,! ne>e/ & levelle/ way to !m 0 n[ impassable1 ly+ ?r\gh l>ge & miry savannas2 !y w\ld h1 !re=e1 to g by ,v5ango1 & x w\ld take five or six sleeps 7or days7 ( good travell+ to rea* ! ne>e/ =t4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+ at n9e o'clock1 ! *iefs assembl$ at ! c\ncil-h\se2 :]e ,wa%+ton1 accord+ to 8 in/ructions1 in=m$ !m t he 0 s5t by _! bro!r1 ! gov]nor ( ,virg9ia1 to deliv] to ! ,fr5* comm&ant a lett] ( great importance1 bo? to _! bro!rs1 ! ,engli%1 & to !mselves2 & t he 0 to ask _! advice & assi/ance1 & "s ( _! "y m5 to accompany & provide = him on ! way1 & be 8 safegu>d aga9/ ! ,fr5* ,indians :o _h tak5 up ! hat*et4 ,he conclud$ by pres5t+ ! indisp5sable docum5t 9 ,indian diplomacy1 a /r+ ( wampum4 ,! *iefs accord+ to etiquette1 sat = "s mom5ts sil5t aft] he _h conclud$1 z if rum9at+ on :at _h be5 said1 or to give him "t = fur!r rem>k4 ,! half-k+ !n rose & spoke 9 behalf ( ! tribes1 assur+ him t !y consid]$ ! ,engli% & !mselves bro!rs1 & "o p2 & t !y int5d$ to return ! ,fr5* ! spee*-belts1 or wampums1 :i* ! latt] _h s5t !m4 ,?is1 9 ,indian diplomacy1 is a r5unciation ( all fri5dly relations4 ,an escort w\ld be furni%$ to ,wa%+ton compos$ ( ,m+oes1 ,%annoahs1 & ,delaw>es1 9 tok5 ( ! love & loyalty ( ^? sev]al tribes2 b ?ree days w\ld be requir$ to prep>e = ! j\rney4 ,wa%+ton remon/rat$ aga9/ su* delay2 b 0 in=m$ t an affair ( su* mom5t1 :]e ?ree spee*-belts 7 to be giv5 up1 0 n to be ent]$ into )\t due consid]ation4 ,besides1 ! "y m5 :o 7 to =m ! escort 7 abs5t hunt+1 & ! half-k+ c\ld n suff] ! p>ty to g )\t suffici5t protection4 ,8 own ,fr5* spee*-belt1 also1 0 at 8 hunt+-lodge1 :i!r he mu/ g 9 que/ ( x4 ,moreov]1 ! ,%annoah *iefs 7 yet abs5t & mu/ be wait$ =4 ,wa%+ton soon f\nd t to urge a m spe$y dep>ture w\ld be (f5sive to ,indian dignity & decorum s he 0 fa9 to await ! ga!r+ toge!r ( ! diff]5t *iefs ) _! spee*-belts4 ,9 fact !re 0 "s reason = all ?is caution4 ,tid+s _h rea*$ ! sa*ems t ,capta9 ,joncaire _h call$ a meet+ at ,v5ango1 ( ! ,m+oes1 ,delaw>es1 & o!r tribes1 & made !m a spee*1 in=m+ !m t ! ,fr5*1 = ! pres5t1 _h gone into w9t]-qu>t]s1 b int5d$ to desc5d ! riv] 9 great =ce1 & fight ! ,engli% 9 ! spr+4 ,he _h advis$ !m1 !re=e1 to /& alo(1 = %\ld !y int]f]e1 ! ,fr5* & ,engli% w\ld jo91 cut !m all (f1 & divide _! l& betwe5 !m4 ,) ^! rumors prey+ on _! m9ds1 ! half-k+ & ?ree o!r *iefs wait$ on ,wa%+ton 9 8 t5t 9 ! ev5+1 & aft] repres5t+ t !y _h compli$ ) all ! requisitions ( ! gov]nor ( ,virg9ia1 endeavor$ to draw f ! y\?ful ambassador ! true purport ( 8 mission to ! ,fr5* comm&ant4 ,wa%+ton _h anticipat$ an inquiry ( ! k9d1 kn[+ h[ natural x 0 t ^! poor p %\ld reg>d ) anxiety & di/ru/ e movem5t ( two =midable p[]s ?us press+ ^u !m f opposite sides2 he manag$1 h[ev]1 to answ] !m 9 su* a mann] z to allay _! solicitude )\t transc5d+ ! b\nds ( diplomatic secrecy4 ,aft] a day or two m ( delay & fur!r consultations 9 ! c\ncil-h\se1 ! *iefs det]m9$ t b ?ree ( _! numb] %\ld accompany ! mission1 z a great] numb] might awak5 ! suspicions ( ! ,fr5*4 ,accord+ly1 on ! #cj? ( ,novemb]1 ,wa%+ton set out = ! ,fr5* po/1 hav+ 8 usual p>ty augm5t$ by an ,indian hunt]1 & be+ accompani$ by ! half-k+1 an old ,%annoah sa*em nam$ ,jeskakake1 & ano!r *ief1 sometimes call$ ,belt ( ,wampum1 f be+ ! keep] ( ! spee*-belts1 b g5]ally be>+ ! s\nd+ appellation ( ,:ite ,?und]4 ,al?\gh ! di/ance to ,v5ango1 by ! r\te tak51 0 n above sev5ty miles1 yet su* 0 ! inclem5cy ( ! wea!r & ! difficulty ( travell+1 t ,wa%+ton & 8 p>ty did n arrive !re until ! #d? ( ,decemb]4 ,! ,fr5* colors 7 fly+ at a h\se to :i* ,wa%+ton repair$1 & inquir$ ( ?ree ,fr5* (fic]s :om he saw !re :]e ! comm&ant resid$4 ,"o ( !m promptly repli$ t he _h ! comm& ( ! ,ohio4 ,x 01 9 fact1 ! r$\btable ,capta9 ,joncaire1 ! vet]an intrigu] ( ! fronti]4 ,on be+ appris$1 h[ev]1 ( ! nature ( ,wa%+ton's err&1 he in=m$ him t !re 0 a g5]al (fic] at ! next =t1 :]e he advis$ him to apply = an answ] to ! lett] ( :i* he 0 ! be>]4 ,9 ! meantime1 he invit$ ,wa%+ton & 8 p>ty to a supp] at head-qu>t]s4 ,x prov$ a jovial "o4 ,joncaire & 8 bro!r (fic]s pu%$ ! bottle briskly4 ,! w9e1 says ,wa%+ton1 z !y dos$ !mselves pretty pl5tifully ) x1 soon bani%$ ! re/ra9t :i* at fir/ appe>$ 9 _! conv]sation1 & gave a lic5se to _! tongues to reveal _! s5tim5ts m freely4 ,wa%+ton reta9$ 8 sobriety & 8 composure ?r\gh\t ! bac*analian outbreak4 ,he took c>eful note1 h[ev]1 ( all _! revelations1 & collect$ a v>iety ( in=mation conc]n+ ! ,fr5* =ces2 h[ & :]e !y 7 di/ribut$2 ! situations & di/ances ( _! =ts1 & _! means & mode ( obta9+ supplies4 ,if ! vet]an diplomati/ ( ! wild]ness _h int5d$ ?is revel = a sn>e1 he 0 completely foil$ by 8 y\?ful competitor4 ,on ! foll[+ day !re 0 no travell+ on acc\nt ( excessive ra94 ,joncaire1 9 ! meantime1 hav+ discov]$ t ! half-k+ 0 ) ! mission1 express$ 8 surprise t he _h n accompani$ x to 8 qu>t]s on ! prec$+ day4 ,wa%+ton1 9 tru?1 _h fe>$ to tru/ ! sa*em )9 ! rea* ( ! politic ,fr5*man4 ,no?+ w\ld d n[ b ,joncaire mu/ h ! sa*ems at head-qu>t]s4 ,"h 8 diplomacy 0 triumphant4 ,he receiv$ !m ) op5 arms4 ,he 0 enraptur$ to see !m4 ,8 ,indian bro!rs6 ,h[ c\ld !y be s ne> )\t com+ to visit him8 ,he made !m pres5ts2 b1 above all1 pli$ !m s pot5tly ) liquor1 t ! poor half-k+1 ,jeskakake1 & ,:ite ,?und] =got all ab\t _! wrongs1 _! spee*es1 _! spee*-belts1 & all ! bus9ess !y _h come ^u2 paid no he$ to ! repeat$ cautions ( _! ,engli% fri5ds1 & 7 soon 9 a complete /ate ( frantic extravagance or drunk5 oblivion4 ,all t day & ! next 0 ! p>ty kept at ,v5ango by ! /ratagems ( ,joncaire & 8 emiss>ies to deta9 & s$uce ! sa*ems4 ,x 0 n until twelve o'clock on ! #g? ( ,decemb]1 t ,wa%+ton 0 able to extricate !m out ( _! clut*es & comm5ce 8 j\rney4 ,a ,fr5* commiss>y by ! "n ( ,la ,=ce1 & ?ree soldi]s1 set (f 9 company ) him4 ,la ,=ce w5t z if on ord9>y bus9ess1 b he prov$ "o ( ! mo/ active1 d>+1 & mis*ief-mak+ ( ^? anomal\s ag5ts employ$ by ! ,fr5* among ! ,indian tribes4 ,x is probable t he 0 at ! bottom ( _m ( ! p]plexities exp]i5c$ by ,wa%+ton at ,v5ango1 & n[ travell$ ) him = ! prosecution ( 8 wiles4 ,he w be f\nd1 h]eaft]1 act+ a m prom95t "p1 & ultimately reap+ ! fruit ( 8 evil do+s4 ,aft] f\r days ( we>y travel ! p>ty rea*$ ! =t4 ,x 0 situat$ on a k9d ( isl& on ! we/ =k ( ,fr5* ,creek1 ab\t fifte5 miles s\? ( ,lake ,erie4 ,on ! dea? ( ! late g5]al1 ! =t _h rema9$ 9 *>ge ( "o ,capta9 ,rep>ti until )9 a week pa/1 :5 ! ,*evali] ,leg>deur de ,/4 ,pi]re _h arriv$1 & tak5 comm&4 ,! reception ( ,wa%+ton at ! =t 0 v diff]5t f ! unc]emoni\s "o exp]i5c$ at ! outpo/ ( ,joncaire & 8 convivial messmates4 ,:5 he pres5t$ himself at ! gate1 accompani$ by 8 int]pret]1 ,van ,braam1 he 0 met by ! (fic] second 9 comm& & conduct$ 9 due milit>y =m to 8 sup]ior--an anci5t & silv]-hair$ *evali] ( ! milit>y ord] ( ,/4 ,l\is1 c\rte\s b c]emoni\s1 m+l+ ! poli% ( ! ,fr5* g5tleman ( ! old s*ool ) ! precision ( ! soldi]4 ,hav+ ann\nc$ 8 err&1 ,wa%+ton (f]$ 8 cr$5tials & ! lett] ( ,gov]nor ,d9widdie1 & 0 dispos$ to proce$ at once to bus9ess ) ! prompt frankness ( a "y man unhackney$ 9 diplomacy4 ,! *evali]1 h[ev]1 politely reque/$ him to reta9 ! docum5ts 9 8 possession until 8 pr$ecessor1 ,capta9 ,rep>ti1 %\ld arrive1 :o 0 h\rly expect$ f ! next po/4 ,at two o'clock ! capta9 arriv$4 ,! lett] & its accompany+ docum5ts 7 !n (f]$ aga91 & receiv$ 9 due =m1 & ! *evali] & 8 (fic]s retir$ ) !m into a private ap>tm5t4 ,9 ?is lett] ,d9widdie compla9$ ( ! intrusion ( ,fr5* =ces into ! ,ohio c\ntry1 erect+ =ts & mak+ settlem5ts 9 ! we/]n p>ts ( ! colony ( ,virg9ia1 s notori\sly kn[n to be ! prop]ty ( ! cr[n ( ,great ,brita94 ,he inquir$ by ^: au?ority & in/ructions ! ,fr5* comm&]-g5]al _h m>*$ ?is =ce f ,canada1 & made ?is invasion2 intimat+ t 8 own action w\ld be regulat$ by ! answ] he %\ld receive1 & ! t5or ( ! commission ) :i* he 0 honor$4 ,at ! same "t he requir$ ( ! comm&ant 8 peaceable dep>ture4 ,! two foll[+ days 7 consum$ 9 c\ncils ( ! *evali] & 8 (fic]s ov] ! lett] & ! necess>y reply4 ,wa%+ton occupi$ himself 9 ! meantime 9 obs]v+ & tak+ notes ( ! plan1 dim5sions1 & /r5g? ( ! =t1 & ( e ?+ ab\t x4 ,he gave ord]s to 8 p1 also1 to take an exact acc\nt ( ! canoes 9 read9ess1 & o!rs 9 ! process ( con/ruction1 = ! conveyance ( troops d[n ! riv] 9 ! ensu+ spr+4 ,z ! wea!r cont9u$ /ormy1 ) mu* sn[1 & ! horses 7 daily los+ /r5g?1 he s5t !m d[n1 unlad51 to ,v5ango1 to await 8 return by wat]4 ,9 ! meantime1 he discov]$ t busy intrigues 7 go+ on to induce ! half-k+ & ! o!r sa*ems to ab&on him1 & r5\nce all fri5d%ip ) ! ,engli%4 ,^u le>n+ ?is1 he urg$ ! *iefs to deliv] up _! spee*-belts imm$iately1 z !y _h promis$1 !reby %ak+ (f all dep5d5ce ^u ! ,fr5*4 ,!y accord+ly press$ = an audi5ce t v ev5+4 ,a private "o 0 at l5g? grant$ !m by ! comm&]1 9 pres5ce ( "o or two ( 8 (fic]s4 ,! half-k+ report$ ! result ( x to ,wa%+ton4 ,! v5]able b a/ute *evali] cauti\sly evad$ ! acceptance ( ! pr(f]$ wampum2 made _m pr(essions ( love & fri5d%ip1 & said he wi%$ to live 9 peace & trade amicably ) ! tribes ( ! ,ohio1 9 pro( ( :i* he w\ld s5d d[n "s goods imm$iately = !m to ,log/[n4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #ad?1 ! *evali] deliv]$ to ,wa%+ton 8 seal$ reply to ! lett] ( ,gov]nor ,d9widdie4 ,! purport ( previ\s conv]sations ) ! *evali]1 & ! :ole complexion ( affairs on ! fronti]1 left no d\bt ( ! nature ( t reply4 ,! bus9ess ( 8 mission be+ accompli%$1 ,wa%+ton prep>$ on ! #ae? to return by wat] to ,v5ango2 b a secret influ5ce 0 at "w :i* ret>d$ e movem5t4 ,! comm&ant1 writes he1 ord]$ a pl5tiful /ore ( liquor & provisions to be put on bo>d our canoes1 & appe>$ to be extremely complaisant1 ?\gh he 0 ex]t+ e artifice :i* he c\ld inv5t to set our ,indians at v>iance ) u1 to prev5t _! go+ until aft] our dep>ture2 pres5ts1 rew>ds1 & e ?+ :i* c\ld be sugge/$ by him or 8 (fic]s4444 ,he _h promis$ !m a pres5t ( guns if !y w\ld wait until ! morn+4 ,z ,i 0 v mu* press$ by ! ,indians to wait ?is day = !m1 ,i cons5t$1 on ! promise t no?+ %\ld h9d] !m 9 ! morn+4 ,! next morn+ 7#af?7 ! ,fr5*1 9 fulfilm5t ( _! promise1 _h to give ! pres5t ( guns4 ,!y !n endeavor$ to deta9 ! sa*ems ) liquor1 b ,wa%+ton rem9d$ ! half-k+ t 8 royal ^w 0 pl$g$ to dep>t1 & urg$ x ^u him s closely t1 ex]t+ unwont$ resolution & self-d5ial1 he turn$ 8 back ^u ! liquor & emb>k$4 ,x 0 r\gh & labori\s navigation4 ,fr5* ,creek 0 swoll5 & turbul5t1 & full ( float+ ice4 ,! frail canoes 7 sev]al times 9 dang] ( be+ /av$ to pieces aga9/ rocks4 ,x 0 n until ! #bb;d t !y rea*$ ,v5ango4 ,"h ,wa%+ton 0 oblig$1 mo/ unwill+ly1 to "p company ) ! sa*ems4 ,:ite ,?und] _h hurt himself & 0 ill & unable to walk1 & ! o!rs det]m9$ to rema9 at ,v5ango = a day or two & convey him d[n ! riv] 9 a canoe4 ,on ! #be? ( ,decemb] ,wa%+ton & 8 little p>ty set out by l& f ,v5ango on _! r\te homew>d4 ,!y _h a long1 w9t]'s j\rney be=e !m1 ?r\gh a wild]ness beset ) dang]s & difficulties4 ,! pack-horses1 lad5 ) t5ts1 baggage1 & provisions1 7 completely jad$2 x 0 fe>$ !y w\ld give out4 ,wa%+ton dism\nt$1 gave up 8 saddle-horse to aid 9 transport+ ! baggage1 & reque/$ 8 companions to d ! same4 ,none b ! driv]s rema9$ 9 ! saddle4 ,! cold increas$4 ,!re 0 deep sn[ t froze z x fell4 ,! horses grew less & less capable ( travell+4 ,= ?ree days !y toil$ on sl[ly & we>ily4 ,wa%+ton 0 impati5t to accompli% 8 j\rney1 & make 8 report to ! gov]nor2 he det]m9$1 !re=e1 to ha/5 "s di/ance 9 advance ( ! p>ty1 & !n /rike = ! =k ( ! ,ohio by ! ne>e/ c\rse directly ?r\gh ! woods4 ,he accord+ly put ! cavalcade "u ! comm& ( ,van ,braam1 !n dis5cumb]+ himself ( all sup]flu\s clo?+1 buckl+ himself up 9 a wat*-coat1 /rapp+ 8 pack on 8 %\ld]s1 conta9+ 8 pap]s & provisions1 & tak+ gun 9 h& /ruck manfully ahead1 accompani$ only by ,mr4 ,gi/1 :o _h equipp$ himself 9 l mann]4 ,at night !y lit a fire1 & camp$ by x 9 ! woods4 ,at two o'clock 9 ! morn+ !y 7 aga9 on foot1 & press$ =w>d until !y /ruck ! s\?-ea/ =k ( ,beav] ,creek1 at a place be>+ ! s9i/] "n ( ,murd]+ ,t[n4 ,"h ,wa%+ton1 9 plann+ 8 r\te1 _h int5d$ to leave ! regul> pa?1 & /rike ?r\gh ! woods = ,%annop9s ,t[n1 two or ?ree miles above ! =k ( ! ,ohio1 :]e he hop$ to be able to cross ! ,alleghany ,riv] on ! ice4 ,at ,murd]+ ,t[n he f\nd a p>ty ( ,indians1 :o appe>$ to h kn[n ( 8 com+1 & to h be5 wait+ = him4 ,"o ( !m acco/$ ,mr4 ,gi/1 & express$ great joy at see+ him4 ,! w>y woodsman reg>d$ him n>r[ly1 & ?\ght he _h se5 him at ,joncaire's4 ,if s1 he & 8 comrades 7 9 ! ,fr5* int]e/1 & _! ly+ 9 wait bod$ no good4 ,! ,indian 0 v curi\s 9 8 inquiries z to :5 !y _h left ,v5ango2 h[ !y came to be travell+ on foot1 etc41 ^! que/ions increas$ ! di/ru/ ( ,gi/1 & r5d]$ him extremely cauti\s 9 reply4 ,! r\te h5ce to ,%annop9s ,t[n lay ?r\gh a trackless wild1 ( :i* ! travell]s knew no?+2 x 0 deem$1 !re=e1 exp$i5t to engage "o ( ! ,indians z a guide4 ,he ent]$ ^u 8 duties ) alacrity1 took ,wa%+ton's pack ^u 8 back1 & l$ ! way by :at he said 0 ! mo/ direct c\rse4 ,aft] travell+ briskly = eight or t5 miles1 ,wa%+ton became fatigu$1 & 8 feet 7 *af$2 he ?\ght1 too1 !y 7 tak+ a direction too mu* to ! nor?-ea/2 he came to a halt1 !re=e1 & det]m9$ to light a fire1 make a %elt] ( ! b>k & bran*es ( trees1 & encamp !re = ! night4 ,! ,indian demurr$2 he (f]$1 z ,wa%+ton 0 fatigu$1 to c>ry 8 gun1 b ! latt] 0 too w>y to "p ) 8 weapon4 ,! ,indian n[ grew *urli%4 ,mr4 ,gi/'s suspicions increas$ b he said no?+4 ,wa%+ton's also 7 awak5$4 ,!y proce$$ "s di/ance fur!r3 ! guide paus$ & li/5$4 ,he _h he>d1 he said1 ! report ( a gun t[>ds ! nor?2 mu/ be f 8 cab92 he accord+ly turn$ 8 /eps 9 t direction4 ,!y w5t on two miles f>!r1 :5 ,wa%+ton signifi$ 8 det]m9ation to encamp at ! fir/ wat] !y %\ld f9d4 ,! guide said no?+1 b kept dogg$ly on4 ,aft] a little :ile !y arriv$ at an op5+ 9 ! woods1 :5 ! ,indian1 :o 0 ab\t fifte5 paces ahead1 sudd5ly turn$1 levell$ 8 gun1 & fir$4 ,wa%+ton 0 />tl$ = an in/ant1 b1 feel+ t he 0 n w\nd$1 dem&$ quickly ( ,mr4 ,gi/ if he 0 %ot4 ,! latt] answ]$ 9 ! negative4 ,! ,indian 9 ! meantime _h run =w>d1 & scre5$ himself beh9d a l>ge :ite oak1 :]e he 0 re-load+ 8 gun4 ,!y ov]took1 & seiz$ him4 ,gi/ w\ld h put him to dea? on ! spot1 b ,wa%+ton humanely prev5t$ him4 ,arriv+ at a small /ream !y ord]$ ! ,indian to make a fire1 & took turns to wat* ov] ! guns4 ,:ile he 0 ?us occupi$1 ,gi/ obs]v$ to ,wa%+ton t1 s9ce he w\ld n suff] ! ,indian to be kill$1 !y mu/ manage to get him out ( ! way1 & !n decamp ) all spe$1 & travel all night to leave ?is p]fidi\s neighborhood beh9d !m2 b fir/ x 0 necess>y to bl9d ! guide z to _! int5tions4 ,he accord+ly address$ him 9 a fri5dly tone1 & adv]t+ to ! late circum/ance1 pret5d$ to suppose he _h lo/ 8 way1 & fir$ 8 gun m]ely z a signal4 ,! ,indian1 :e!r deceiv$ or n1 readily *im$ 9 ) ! explanation4 ,he said he n[ knew ! way to 8 cab91 :i* 0 at no great di/ance4 ,well !n1 repli$ ,gi/1 y c g home1 & z we are tir$ we w rema9 "h = ! night & foll[ y\r track at daylight4 ,:atev] might h be5 ! orig9al designs ( ! savage1 he 0 evid5tly glad to get (f4 ,gi/ foll[$ him cauti\sly = a di/ance1 & li/5$ until ! s\nd ( 8 foot/eps di$ away2 return+ !n to ,wa%+ton1 !y proce$$ ab\t half a mile1 made ano!r fire1 set _! compass & fix$ _! c\rse by ! light ( x1 !n leav+ x burn+1 pu%$ =w>d1 & travell$ z fa/ z possible all night4 ,cont9u+ on ! next day !y nev] relax$ _! spe$ until nightfall1 :5 !y arriv$ on ! banks ( ! ,alleghany ,riv]1 ab\t two miles above ,%annop9s ,t[n4 ,wa%+ton _h expect$ to f9d ! riv] froz5 completely ov]2 x 0 s only = ab\t fifty y>ds f ea* %ore1 :ile great quantities ( brok5 ice 7 driv+ d[n ! ma9 *annel4 ,tru/+ t he _h out-travell$ pursuit1 he encamp$ on ! bord] ( ! riv]2 /ill x 0 an anxi\s night1 & he 0 up at daybreak to devise "s means ( rea*+ ! opposite bank4 ,no o!r mode pres5t$ itself ?an by a raft1 & to con/ruct ?is !y _h b "o poor hat*et4 ,) ?is !y set resolutely to "w & labor$ all day1 b ! sun w5t d[n be=e _! raft 0 f9i%$4 ,!y laun*$ x1 h[ev]1 & gett+ on bo>d1 endeavor$ to propel x across ) sett+ poles4 ,be=e !y 7 half way ov] ! raft became jamm$ betwe5 cakes ( ice1 & !y 7 9 imm95t p]il4 ,wa%+ton plant$ 8 pole on ! bottom ( ! /ream1 & lean$ aga9/ x ) all 8 might1 to /ay ! raft until ! ice %\ld pass by4 ,! rapid curr5t =c$ ! ice aga9/ ! pole ) su* viol5ce t he 0 j]k$ into ! wat]1 :]e x 0 at lea/ t5 feet deep1 & only sav$ himself f be+ swept away & dr[n$ by cat*+ hold ( "o ( ! raft logs4 ,x 0 n[ impossible ) all _! ex]tions to get to ei!r %ore2 ab&on+ ! raft !re=e1 !y got ^u an isl&1 ne> :i* !y 7 drift+4 ,"h !y pass$ ! night expos$ to int5se cold1 by :i* ! h&s & feet ( ,mr4 ,gi/ 7 froz54 ,9 ! morn+ !y f\nd ! drift ice w$g$ s closely toge!r1 t !y succe$$ 9 gett+ f ! isl& to ! opposite side ( ! riv]2 & be=e night 7 9 com=table qu>t]s at ! h\se ( ,frazi]1 an ,indian trad]1 at ! m\? ( ,turtle ,creek1 on ! ,monongahela4 ,leav+ ,frazi]'s on ! #a/ ( ,janu>y1 :]e !y _h be5 deta9$ two or ?ree days endeavor+ to procure horses1 !y arriv$ on ! #b;d at ,gi/'s resid5ce1 sixte5 miles f ! ,monongahela4 ,"h !y sep>at$1 & ,wa%+ton1 hav+ pur*as$ a horse1 cont9u$ 8 homew>d c\rse4 ,he rea*$ ,williamsburg on ! #af? ( ,janu>y1 :]e he deliv]$ to ,gov]nor ,d9widdie ! lett] ( ! ,fr5* comm&ant1 & made him a full report ( ! ev5ts ( 8 mission4 ,we h be5 m9ute 9 our acc\nt ( ?is exp$ition z x 0 an e>ly te/ & developm5t ( ! v>i\s tal5ts & *>act]i/ics ( ,wa%+ton4 ,! prud5ce1 sagacity1 resolution1 firmness1 & self-devotion manife/$ by him ?r\gh\t1 po9t$ him out1 n m]ely to ! gov]nor1 b to ! public at l>ge1 z "o em95tly fitt$1 not)/&+ 8 y\?1 = important tru/s involv+ civil z well z milit>y duties4 ,x is an exp$ition t may be consid]$ ! f\ndation ( 8 =tunes4 ,f t mom5t he 0 ! ris+ hope ( ,virg9ia4 ,,*apt] ,v4 ,,milit>y ,,exp$ition ,,to ,,! ,,fronti]4 ,! reply ( ! ,*evali] de ,/4 ,pi]re 0 su* z might h be5 expect$ f t c\rte\s1 b w>y comm&]4 ,he %\ld transmit1 he said1 ! lett] ( ,gov]nor ,d9widdie to 8 g5]al1 ! ,m>quis du ,quesne1 to :om1 obs]v$ he1 x bett] belongs ?an to me to set =? ! evid5ce & reality ( ! rights ( ! k+1 my ma/]1 ^u ! l&s situat$ along ! riv] ,ohio1 & to conte/ ! pret5sions ( ! ,k+ ( ,great ,brita9 !reto4 ,8 answ] %all be a law to me4 ,?is 0 consid]$ evasive1 & only int5d$ to ga9 "t4 ,! in=mation giv5 by ,wa%+ton ( :at he _h obs]v$ on ! fronti] conv9c$ ,gov]nor ,d9widdie & 8 c\ncil t ! ,fr5* 7 prep>+ to desc5d ! ,ohio 9 ! spr+1 & take milit>y possession ( ! c\ntry4 ,wa%+ton's j\rnal 0 pr9t$1 & widely promulgat$ ?r\gh\t ! colonies & ,engl&1 & awak5$ ! nation to a s5se ( ! imp5d+ dang] & ! necessity ( prompt measures to anticipate ! ,fr5* movem5ts4 ,capta9 ,tr5t 0 dispat*$ to ! fronti]1 commission$ to raise a company ( "o hundr$ m51 m>* ) all spe$ to ! =k ( ! ,ohio1 & f9i% z soon z possible ! =t comm5c$ !re by ! ,ohio ,company4 ,he 0 enjo9$ to act only on ! def5sive1 b to capture or de/roy :oev] %\ld oppose ! con/ruction ( ! works1 or di/urb ! settlem5ts4 ,! *oice ( ,capta9 ,tr5t = ?is s]vice1 not)/&+ 8 late ineffici5t exp$ition1 0 probably ow+ to 8 be+ bro!r-9-law to ,george ,croghan1 :o _h gr[n to be q a p]sonage ( consequ5ce on ! fronti]1 :]e he _h an e/abli%m5t1 or trad+-h\se1 & 0 suppos$ to h great influ5ce among ! we/]n tribes1 s z to be able at any "t to p]suade _m ( !m to take up ! hat*et4 ,wa%+ton 0 emp[]$ to raise a company ( l =ce at ,alex&ria2 to procure & =w>d munitions & supplies = ! project$ =t at ! =k1 & ultimately to h comm& ( bo? companies4 ,gov]nor ,d9widdie 9 ! meantime call$ ^u ! gov]nors ( ! o!r prov9ces to make common cause aga9/ ! foe2 he endeavor$1 also1 to effect alliances ) ! ,indian tribes ( ! s\?1 ! ,catawbas & ,*]okees1 by way ( c\nt]-balanc+ ! ,*ippewas & ,ottawas1 :o 7 devot$ to ! ,fr5*4 ,! colonies1 h[ev]1 felt z yet too mu* l isolat$ t]ritories2 ! _s ( union 0 want+4 ,"s plead$ a want ( milit>y funds2 "s que/ion$ ! ju/ice ( ! cause2 "s decl9$ tak+ any ho/ile /ep t might involve !m 9 a w>1 unless !y %\ld h direct ord]s f ! cr[n4 ,d9widdie conv5$ ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses to devise measures = ! public security4 ,"h 8 high idea ( pr]ogative & ( gub]natorial dignity met ) a griev\s c\nt]*eck f ! dawn+ _s ( indep5d5ce4 ,:5 he prop\nd$ 8 s*eme ( op]ations on ! ,ohio1 "s ( ! burgesses _h ! h>dihood to d\bt ! claims ( ! k+ to ! disput$ t]ritory2 a d\bt :i* ! gov]nor reprobat$ z savor+ /rongly ( a mo/ disloyal ,fr5* _s4 ,o!rs demurr$ to any grant ( means = milit>y purposes :i* might be con/ru$ into an act ( ho/ility4 ,to meet ?is scruple x 0 sugge/$ t ! grant might be made = ! purpose ( enc\rag+ & protect+ all settl]s on ! wat]s ( ! ,mississippi4 ,& "u ?is speci\s plea t5 ?\s& p\nds 7 grudg+ly vot$4 ,ways & means be+ provid$1 ,gov]nor ,d9widdie augm5t$ ! numb] ( troops to be enli/$ to ?ree hundr$1 divid$ into six companies4 ,! comm& ( ! :ole1 z be=e1 0 (f]$ to ,wa%+ton1 b he %rank f x1 z a *>ge too great = 8 y\? & inexp]i5ce4 ,x 0 giv51 !re=e1 to ,colonel ,jo%ua ,fry1 an ,engli% g5tleman ( wor? & education1 & ,wa%+ton 0 made second 9 comm&1 ) ! rank ( lieut5ant-colonel4 ,! recruit+1 at fir/1 w5t on sl[ly4 ,gov]nor ,d9widdie proclaim$ a b\nty ( two hundr$ ?\s& acres ( l& on ! ,ohio ,riv]1 to be divid$ among ! (fic]s & soldi]s :o %\ld engage 9 ?is exp$ition2 "o ?\s& to be laid (f contigu\s to ! =t at ! =k1 = ! use ( ! g>rison4 ,?is 0 a tempt+ bait to ! sons ( f>m]s1 :o readily enli/$ 9 ! hope ( hav+1 at ! end ( a %ort campaign1 a snug f>m ( _! own 9 ?is l& ( promise4 ,x 0 a m difficult matt] to get (fic]s ?an soldi]s4 ,v few ( ^? appo9t$ made _! appe>ance2 "o ( ! capta9s _h be5 promot$2 two decl9$2 ,wa%+ton f\nd himself left1 almo/ alone1 to manage a numb] ( self-will$1 undiscipl9$ recruits4 ,happily he _h ) him1 9 ! rank ( lieut5ant1 t soldi] ( =tune1 ,jacob ,van ,braam1 8 old ma/] ( f5ce1 & travell+ int]pret]4 ,9 8 em]g5cy he =?) nom9at$ him capta91 & wrote to ! gov]nor to confirm ! appo9tm5t4 ,on ! #b;d ( ,april ,wa%+ton set (f f ,alex&ria = ! new =t1 at ! =k ( ! ,ohio4 ,he _h b two companies ) him1 am\nt+ to ab\t "o hundr$ & fifty m52 ! rema9d] ( ! regim5t 0 to foll[ "u ,colonel ,fry ) ! artill]y1 :i* 0 to be convey$ up ! ,potomac4 ,:ile on ! m>* he 0 jo9$ by a deta*m5t "u ,capta9 ,adam ,/eph51 an (fic] de/9$ to s]ve ) him at di/ant p]iods ( 8 milit>y c>e]4 ,at ,w9*e/] he f\nd x impossible to obta9 conveyances by g5tle means1 & 0 oblig$ reluctantly to avail himself ( ! militia law ( ,virg9ia1 & impress horses & wagons = s]vice2 giv+ ! own]s ord]s on gov]nm5t = _! apprais$ value4 ,ev5 !n1 out ( a great numb] impress$1 he obta9$ b t51 aft] wait+ a week4 ,?us sl5d]ly fitt$ out1 ,wa%+ton & 8 little =ce made _! way toilfully across ! m\nta9s1 hav+ to prep>e ! roads z !y w5t = ! transportation ( ! cannon1 :i* 7 to foll[ on ) ! o!r division "u ,colonel ,fry4 ,!y *e]$ !mselves ) ! ?\ghts t ?is h>d "w w\ld cease :5 !y %\ld arrive at ! company's trad+-po/ & /ore-h\se at ,wills' ,creek1 :]e ,capta9 ,tr5t 0 to h pack-horses 9 read9ess1 ) :i* !y might make ! re/ ( ! way by light /ages4 ,be=e arriv+ !re !y 7 />tl$ by a rumor t ,tr5t & all 8 m5 _h be5 captur$ by ! ,fr5*4 ,) reg>d to ,tr5t ! news soon prov$ to be false1 = !y f\nd him at ,wills' ,creek on ! #bj? ( ,april4 ,) reg>d to 8 m5 !re 0 /ill an unc]ta9ty4 ,he _h rec5tly left !m at ! =k ( ! ,ohio1 busily at "w on ! =t1 "u ! comm& ( 8 lieut5ant1 ,frazi]4 ,wa%+ton 0 eag] to press =w>d & asc]ta9 ! tru?1 b x 0 impossible4 ,tr5t1 ineffici5t z usual1 _h fail$ to provide pack-horses4 ,x 0 necess>y to s5d to ,w9*e/]1 sixty miles di/ant1 = baggage wagons1 & await _! arrival4 ,all unc]ta9ty z to ! fate ( ! m51 h[ev]1 0 br\ght to a close by _! arrival1 on ! #be?1 conduct$ by an ensign1 & br++ ) !m _! work+ implem5ts4 ,! ,fr5* might well boa/ t !y _h aga9 be5 too quick = ! ,engli%4 ,capta9 ,contrecoeur1 an al]t (fic]1 _h emb>k$ ab\t a ?\s& m5 ) field-pieces1 9 a fleet ( sixty bateaux & ?ree hundr$ canoes1 dropp$ d[n ! riv] f ,v5ango1 & sudd5ly made 8 appe>ance be=e ! =t1 on :i* ! m5 7 work+1 & :i* 0 n half complet$4 ,l&+1 draw+ up 8 m51 & plant+ 8 artill]y1 he summon$ ! =t to surr5d]1 all[+ "o h\r = a writt5 reply4 ,all t ! ensign c\ld obta9 0 p]mission to dep>t ) 8 m51 tak+ ) !m _! work+ tools4 ,su* 0 ! ensign's /ory4 ,he 0 accompani$ by two ,indian w>riors1 s5t by ! half-k+ to asc]ta9 :]e ! deta*m5t 01 :at 0 its /r5g?1 & :5 x might be expect$ at ! ,ohio4 ,!y bore a spee* f t sa*em to ,wa%+ton1 & ano!r1 ) a belt ( wampum = ! gov]nor ( ,virg9ia4 ,9 ^! he plight$ 8 /eadfa/ fai? to ! ,engli%1 & claim$ assi/ance f 8 bro!rs ( ,virg9ia & ,p5nsylvania4 ,"o ( ^! w>riors ,wa%+ton =w>d$ on ) ! spee* & wampum to ,gov]nor ,d9widdie4 ,! o!r he prevail$ on to return to ! half-k+ be>+ a spee* f him1 address$ to ! ,sa*ems1 w>riors ( ! ,six ,unit$ ,nations1 ,%annoahs & ,delaw>es1 our fri5ds & bre?r54 ,9 ?is he in=m$ !m t he 0 on ! advance ) a "p ( ! army1 to cle> ! road = a great] =ce com+ ) guns1 ammunition1 & provisions2 & he invit$ ! half-k+ & ano!r sa*em to meet him on ! road1 z soon z possible1 to hold a c\ncil4 ,9 fact1 8 situation 0 ardu\s 9 ! extreme4 ,reg>d+ ! conduct ( ! ,fr5* 9 ! rec5t occurr5ce an ov]t act ( w>1 he f\nd himself ?r[n ) a h&ful ( raw recruits f> on a ho/ile fronti]1 9 ! mid/ ( a wild]ness1 ) an enemy at h& greatly sup]ior 9 numb] & discipl9e2 provid$ ) artill]y1 & all ! munitions ( w>1 & )9 rea* ( con/ant supplies & re9=cem5ts4 ,besides ! ,fr5* t _h come f ,v5ango1 he _h receiv$ cr$ible acc\nts ( ano!r p>ty asc5d+ ! ,ohio2 & ( six hundr$ ,*ippewas & ,ottawas m>*+ d[n ,scioto ,creek to jo9 ! ho/ile camp4 ,/ill1 not)/&+ ! accumulat+ dang]1 x w\ld n d to fall back1 nor %[ signs ( appreh5sion4 ,8 ,indian allies 9 su* case might des]t him4 ,! soldi]y1 too1 might gr[ re/less & dissatisfi$4 ,9 ?is dilemma he call$ a c\ncil ( w>1 9 :i* x 0 det]m9$ to proce$ to ! ,ohio ,company /ore-h\se1 at ! m\? ( ,r$/one ,creek2 =tify !mselves !re1 & wait = re9=cem5ts4 ,"h !y might keep up a vigilant wat* ^u ! enemy1 & get notice ( any ho/ile movem5t 9 "t = def5ce1 or retreat2 & %\ld !y be re9=c$ suffici5tly to enable !m to attack ! =t1 !y c\ld easily drop d[n ! riv] ) _! artill]y4 ,) ^! alt]natives 9 view1 ,wa%+ton deta*$ sixty m5 9 advance to make a road2 & at ! same "t wrote to ,gov]nor ,d9widdie = mort>s & gr5adoes1 & cannon ( heavy metal4 ,aw>e t ! ,assembly ( ,p5nsylvania 0 9 session & t ! ,m>yl& ,assembly w\ld also meet 9 ! c\rse ( a few days1 he wrote directly to ! gov]nors ( ^? prov9ces1 acqua9t+ !m ) ! ho/ile acts ( ! ,fr5*1 & ) 8 p]il\s situation2 & endeavor+ to r\se !m to co-op]ation 9 ! common cause4 ,be=e sett+ (f = ,r$/one ,creek1 he dis*>g$ ,tr5t's m5 :o1 hav+ enli/$ z volunte]s1 consid]$ !mselves exempt f ! rigor ( m>tial law1 & _h become refractory f 8 deta*m5t1 ord]+ !m to await ,colonel ,fry's comm&s2 !y1 h[ev]1 9 ! true _s ( volunte]s f ! backwoods1 disp]s$ to _! homes4 ,on ! #bi? ( ,april ,wa%+ton set out f ,wills' ,creek at ! head ( "o hundr$ & sixty m54 ,he soon ov]took ^? s5t 9 advance to "w ! road2 !y _h made b little progress4 ,x 0 a difficult task to break a road ?r\gh ! wild]ness suffici5t = ! artill]y com+ on ) ,colonel ,fry's division4 ,all h&s 7 n[ set to "w1 b ) all _! labor !y c\ld n accompli% m ?an f\r miles a day4 ,on ! #i? ( ,may !y 7 n fur!r ?an tw5ty miles f ,wills' ,creek1 at a place call$ ! ,little ,mead[s4 ,e day came gloomy acc\nts f ! ,ohio2 br\ght *iefly by trad]s1 :o1 ) pack-horses be>+ _! effects1 7 retreat+ to ! m settl$ p>ts ( ! c\ntry4 ,"s exagg]at$ ! numb] ( ! ,fr5*1 z if /rongly re9=c$4 ,all repres5t$ !m z dilig5tly at "w con/ruct+ a =t4 ,by _! acc\nt ,wa%+ton p]ceiv$ ! ,fr5* _h *os5 ! v place :i* he _h not$ 9 8 j\rnal z be/ fitt$ = ! purpose4 ,"o ( ! trad]s gave in=mation conc]n+ ,la ,=ce1 ! ,fr5* emiss>y1 :o _h beset ,wa%+ton :5 on 8 mission to ! fronti]1 & act$1 z he ?\ght1 ! "p ( a spy4 ,he _h be5 at ,gi/'s new settlem5t beyond ,laurel ,hill1 & 0 pr[l+ ab\t ! c\ntry ) f\r soldi]s at 8 heels on a pret5d$ hunt aft] des]t]s4 ,wa%+ton suspect$ him to be on a reconnoit]+ exp$ition4 ,x 0 report$1 moreov]1 t ! ,fr5* 7 lavi%+ pres5ts on ! ,indians ab\t ! l[] "p ( ! riv]1 to draw !m to _! /&>d4 ,among all ^! fly+ reports & al>ms ,wa%+ton 0 gratifi$ to le>n t ! half-k+ 0 on 8 way to meet him at ! head ( fifty w>riors4 ,aft] inf9ite toil ?r\gh swamps & =e/s1 & ov] rugg$ m\nta9s1 ! deta*m5t arriv$ at ! ,y\ghiog5y ,riv]1 :]e !y 7 deta9$ "s days con/ruct+ a bridge to cross x4 ,?is gave ,wa%+ton leisure to correspond ) ,gov]nor ,d9widdie conc]n+ matt]s :i* _h deeply annoy$ him4 ,by an ill-judg$ economy ( ! ,virg9ia gov]nm5t at ?is critical juncture1 its prov9cial (fic]s receiv$ less pay ?an t all[$ 9 ! regul> army4 ,x is true1 ! regul> (fic]s 7 oblig$ to furni% _! own table1 b _! sup]ior pay enabl$ !m to d x luxuri\sly2 :]eas ! prov9cials 7 oblig$ to d h>d duty on salt provisions & wat]4 ,! prov9cial (fic]s res5t$ ?is inf]iority ( pay z an indignity1 & decl>$ t no?+ prev5t$ !m f ?r[+ up _! commissions b unwill+ness to rec$e f approa*+ dang]4 ,o!r in/ances ( false economy 7 po9t$ out by ,wa%+ton1 =m+ s _m drags ^u ! exp$ition t he q despair$ ( success4 ,be ! consequ5ce :at x w1 h[ev]1 adds he1 ,i am det]m9$ n to leave ! regim5t1 b to be among ! la/ m5 t leave ! ,ohio2 ev5 if ,i s]ve z a private volunte]1 :i* ,i greatly pref] to ! e/abli%m5t we are ^u4444 ,i h a con/itution h>dy en\gh to enc\nt] & und]go ! mo/ sev]e trials1 & ,i flatt] myself resolution to face :at any man d>es1 z %all be prov$ :5 x comes to ! te/4 ,:ile ! bridge ov] ! ,y\ghiog5y 0 9 ! c\rse ( con/ruction1 ! ,indians assur$ ,wa%+ton he w\ld nev] be able to op5 a wagon-road across ! m\nta9 to ,r$/one ,creek2 he emb>k$ !re=e 9 a canoe ) a lieut5ant1 ?ree soldi]s1 & an ,indian guide1 to try :e!r x 0 possible to desc5d ! riv]4 ,! riv] 0 bord]$ by m\nta9s & ob/ruct$ by rocks & rapids4 ,indians might ?read su* a labyr9? 9 _! light canoes1 b x w\ld nev] admit ! transportation ( troops & milit>y /ores4 ,wa%+ton kept on = ?irty miles1 until he came to a place :]e ! riv] fell ne>ly =ty feet 9 ! space ( fifty y>ds4 ,!re he ceas$ to explore1 & return$ to camp1 resolv+ to cont9ue =w>d by l&4 ,on ! #bc;d ,indian sc\ts br\ght ^w t ! ,fr5* 7 n above eight hundr$ /rong1 & t ab\t half _! numb] _h be5 deta*$ at night on a secret exp$ition4 ,close ^u ?is report came a message f ! half-k+4 ,x is report$1 said he1 t ! ,fr5* army is com+ to meet ,major ,wa%+ton4 ,be on y\r gu>d aga9/ !m1 my bre?r51 = !y int5d to /rike ! fir/ ,engli% !y %all see4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,wa%+ton 0 told t ! ,fr5* 7 cross+ ! =d ( ! ,y\ghiog5y ab\t eighte5 miles di/ant4 ,he n[ ha/5$ to take a position 9 a place call$ ! ,great ,mead[s1 :]e he caus$ ! bu%es to be cle>$ away1 made an intr5*m5t1 & prep>$ :at he t]m$1 a *>m+ field = an enc\nt]4 ,a p>ty ( sc\ts 7 m\nt$ on wagon-horses1 & s5t out to reconnoitre4 ,!y return$ )\t hav+ se5 an enemy4 ,on ! #be? ,mr4 ,gi/ arriv$ f 8 place1 ab\t fifte5 miles di/ant4 ,la ,=ce _h be5 !re at noon on ! previ\s day1 ) a deta*m5t ( fifty m51 & ,gi/ _h s9ce come ^u _! track )9 five miles ( ! camp4 ,wa%+ton deta*$ sev5ty-five m5 9 pursuit ( him & 8 pr[l+ b&4 ,ab\t n9e o'clock at night came an ,indian mess5g] f ! half-k+1 :o 0 encamp$ ) sev]al ( 8 p ab\t six miles (f4 ,! *ief _h se5 tracks ( two ,fr5*m51 & 0 conv9c$ _! :ole body mu/ be 9 ambu% ne> by4 ,wa%+ton consid]$ ?is ! =ce :i* _h be5 hov]+ ab\t him = sev]al days1 & det]m9$ to =e/all _! ho/ile designs4 ,leav+ a gu>d ) ! baggage & ammunition1 he set out be=e t5 o'clock1 ) =ty m51 to jo9 8 ,indian ally4 ,!y grop$ _! way 9 s+le file1 by footpa?s ?r\gh ! woods1 9 a heavy ra9 & murky d>kness4 ,x 0 ne> sunrise :5 !y rea*$ ! camp ( ! half-k+4 ,! *iefta9 receiv$ ! y\?ful comm&] ) great demon/rations ( fri5d%ip1 & engag$ to g h& 9 h& ) him aga9/ ! lurk+ enemy4 ,he set out accord+ly1 accompani$ by a few ( 8 w>riors & 8 associate sa*em ,sc>ooyadi or ,monacatoo*a1 & conduct$ ,wa%+ton to ! tracks :i* he _h discov]$4 ,^u ^! he put two ( 8 ,indians4 ,!y foll[$ !m up l h\nds1 & br\ght back ^w t !y _h trac$ !m to a l[ bottom surr\nd$ by rocks & trees1 :]e ! ,fr5* 7 encamp$1 hav+ built a few cab9s = %elt] f ! ra94 ,a plan 0 n[ conc]t$ to come ^u !m by surprise2 ,wa%+ton ) 8 m5 on ! "r2 ! half-k+ ) 8 w>riors on ! left2 all z sil5tly z possible4 ,wa%+ton 0 ! fir/ ^u ! gr\nd4 ,z he advanc$ f among ! rocks & trees at ! head ( 8 m51 ! ,fr5* caught sight ( him & ran to _! arms4 ,a %>p fir+ in/antly took place1 & 0 kept up on bo? sides = ab\t fifte5 m9utes4 ,wa%+ton & 8 p>ty 7 mo/ expos$ & receiv$ all ! enemy's fire4 ,! ,fr5* at l5g?1 hav+ lo/ sev]al ( _! numb]1 gave way & ran4 ,!y 7 soon ov]tak52 tw5ty-"o 7 captur$1 & b "o escap$1 a ,canadian1 :o c>ri$ ! tid+s ( ! affair to ! =t on ! ,ohio4 ,! ,indians w\ld h massacr$ ! prison]s _h n ,wa%+ton prev5t$ !m4 ,t5 ( ! ,fr5* _h fall5 9 ! skirmi%1 & "o be5 w\nd$4 ,wa%+ton's loss 0 "o kill$ & ?ree w\nd$4 ,he _h be5 9 ! hotte/ fire1 &1 hav+ = ! fir/ "t he>d balls :i/le ab\t him1 consid]$ 8 escape miracul\s4 ,jumonville1 ! ,fr5* lead]1 _h be5 %ot ?r\gh ! head at ! fir/ fire4 ,( ! tw5ty-"o prison]s ! two mo/ important 7 an (fic] ( "s consequ5ce nam$ ,dr\illon1 & ! subtle & r$\btable ,la ,=ce4 ,z ,wa%+ton consid]$ ! latt] an ar* mis*ief-mak]1 he 0 rejoic$ to h him is 8 p[]4 ,! prison]s 7 conduct$ to ! camp at ! ,great ,mead[s1 & s5t on ! foll[+ day 7#bi?71 "u a /rong escort to ,gov]nor ,d9widdie1 !n at ,w9*e/]4 ,wa%+ton _h treat$ !m ) great c\rtesy2 _h furni%$ ,dr\illon & ,la ,=ce ) clo?+ f 8 own scanty /ock1 &1 at _! reque/1 giv5 !m lett]s to ! gov]nor1 bespeak+ = !m ! respect & favor due to _! "* & p]sonal m]it4 ,! situation ( ,wa%+ton 0 n[ extremely p]il\s4 ,contrecoeur1 x 0 said1 _h ne>ly a ?\s& m5 ) him at ! =t1 beside ,indian allies2 & re9=cem5ts 7 on ! way to jo9 him4 ,! mess5g]s s5t by ,jumonville1 previ\s to ! late affair1 mu/ h appris$ him ( ! weakness ( ! encampm5t on ! ,great ,mead[s4 ,wa%+ton ha/5$ to /r5g!n x4 ,he wrote by express also to ,colonel ,fry1 :o lay ill at ,wills' ,creek1 urg+ in/ant re9=cem5ts4 ,! half-k+ 0 full ( fight4 ,he s5t ! scalps ( ! ,fr5*m5 sla9 9 ! late skirmi%1 accompani$ by black wampum & hat*ets1 to all 8 allies1 summon+ !m to take up arms & jo9 him at ,r$/one ,creek1 = _! bro!rs1 ! ,engli%1 _h n[ begun 9 e>ne/4 ,he w5t (f = 8 home1 promis+ to s5d d[n ! riv] = all ! ,m+oes & ,%awnees1 & to be back at ! camp on ! #cj?1 ) ?irty or =ty w>riors1 accompani$ by _! wives & *ildr54 ,to assi/ him 9 ! transportation ( 8 p & _! effects ?irty m5 7 deta*$ & tw5ty horses4 ,i %all expect e h\r to be attack$1 writes ,wa%+ton to ,gov]nor ,d9widdie1 on ! #bf?1 & by unequal numb]s1 :i* ,i mu/ )/&1 if !re are five to "o1 = ,i fe> ! consequ5ce w be t we %all lose ! ,indians if we suff] ourselves to be driv5 back4 ,y\r honor may dep5d ,i w n be surpris$1 let !m come at :at h\r !y w1 & ?is is z mu* z ,i c promise2 b my be/ endeavors %all n be want+ to effect m4 ,,*apt] ,,vi4 ,,mis=tunes4--,,capitulation ,,( ,,=t ,,necessity4 ,sc>city began to prevail 9 ! camp4 ,contracts _h be5 made ) ,george ,croghan = fl\r1 ( :i* he _h l>ge quantities at 8 fronti] e/abli%m5t2 = he 0 n[ trad+ ) ! army z well z ) ! ,indians4 ,none1 h[ev]1 made its appe>ance4 ,at "o "t ! troops 7 six days )\t fl\r4 ,9 ?is "t ( sc>city ! half-k+1 8 fell[ sa*em1 ,sc>ooyadi1 & ?irty or =ty w>riors1 arriv$1 br++ ) !m _! wives & *ildr5--s _m m hungry m\?s to be suppli$4 ,news came ( ! dea? ( ,colonel ,fry at ,wills' ,creek1 & t he 0 to be succe$$ 9 ! comm& ( ! exp$ition by ,colonel ,innes ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 :o 0 actually at ,w9*e/] ) ?ree hundr$ & fifty ,nor? ,c>ol9a troops4 ,! colonel1 h[ev]1 nev] came to ! camp1 nor did ! ,nor? ,c>ol9a troops r5d] any s]vice 9 ! campaign--! =tunes ( :i* might o!rwise h be5 v diff]5t4 ,by ! dea? ( ,fry1 ! comm& ( ! regim5t devolv$ on ,wa%+ton4 ,! palisad$ =t 0 n[ complet$1 & 0 nam$ ,=t ,necessity1 f ! p9*+ fam9e t _h prevail$ dur+ its con/ruction4 ,! scanty =ce 9 camp 0 augm5t$ to ?ree hundr$ by ! arrival f ,wills' ,creek ( ! m5 :o _h be5 "u ,colonel ,fry4 ,) !m came ! surgeon ( ! regim5t1 ,dr4 ,james ,craik1 a ,scot*man by bir?1 & "o de/9$ to become a fai?ful & confid5tial fri5d ( ,wa%+ton = ! rema9d] ( 8 life4 ,a lett] f ,gov]nor ,d9widdie ann\nc$1 h[ev]1 t ,capta9 ,mackay w\ld soon arrive ) an indep5d5t company ( "o hundr$ m51 f ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 ,! title ( indep5d5t company _h a s\nd om9\s ( tr\ble4 ,troops ( ! k9d1 rais$ 9 ! colonies1 "u direction ( ! gov]nors1 7 paid by ! cr[n1 & ! (fic]s _h k+'s commissions2 su*1 d\btless1 _h ,capta9 ,mackay4 ,i %\ld h be5 p>ticul>ly oblig$1 writes ,wa%+ton to ,gov]nor ,d9widdie1 if y _h decl>$ :e!r he 0 "u my comm& or indep5d5t ( x4 ,i hope he w h m s5se ?an to insi/ ^u any unreasonable di/9ction1 because he & 8 (fic]s h commissions f 8 maje/y4 ,on ! #i? arriv$ ,wa%+ton's e>ly in/ructor 9 milit>y tactics1 ,adjutant ,muse1 rec5tly appo9t$ a major 9 ! regim5t4 ,he 0 accompani$ by ,mont\r1 ! ,indian int]pret]1 n[ a prov9cial capta91 & br\ght ) him n9e swivels1 & a small supply ( p[d] & ball4 ,fifty or sixty horses 7 =?) s5t to ,wills' ,creek1 to br+ on fur!r supplies1 & ,mr4 ,gi/ 0 urg$ to ha/5 =w>d ! artill]y4 ,major ,muse 0 likewise ! be>] ( a belt ( wampum & a spee*1 f ,gov]nor ,d9widdie to ! half-k+2 ) m$als = ! *iefs1 & goods = pres5ts among ! fri5dly ,indians1 a measure :i* _h be5 sugge/$ by ,wa%+ton4 ,!y 7 di/ribut$ ) t gr& c]emonial s de> to ! r$ man4 ,on ! #aj? !re 0 agitation 9 ! camp4 ,sc\ts hurri$ 9 ) ^w1 z ,wa%+ton und]/ood !m1 t a p>ty ( n9ety ,fr5*m5 7 approa*+4 ,! report ( ! sc\ts _h be5 ei!r exagg]at$ or misund]/ood4 ,! n9ety ,fr5*m5 9 milit>y array dw9dl$ d[n into n9e ,fr5* des]t]s4 ,accord+ to _! acc\nt1 ! =t at ! =k 0 complet$1 & nam$ ,duquesne1 9 honor ( ! gov]nor ( ,canada4 ,x 0 pro( aga9/ all attack1 except+ ) bombs1 on ! l& side4 ,! g>rison did n exce$ five hundr$1 b two hundr$ m 7 h\rly expect$1 & n9e hundr$ 9 ! c\rse ( a =tnight4 ,on ! same day ,capta9 ,mackay arriv$1 ) 8 indep5d5t company ( ,s\? ,c>ol9ians4 ,! cross purposes :i* ,wa%+ton _h appreh5d$1 soon manife/$ !mselves4 ,! capta9 0 civil & well dispos$1 b full ( =malities & po9ts ( etiquette4 ,hold+ a commission direct f ! k+1 he c\ld n br+ himself to ackn[l$ge a prov9cial (fic] z 8 sup]ior4 ,he encamp$ sep>ately1 kept sep>ate gu>ds1 w\ld n agree t ,wa%+ton %\ld assign any rally+ place = 8 m5 9 case ( al>m1 & object$ to receive f him ! p>ole & c\nt]sign1 ?\gh necess>y = _! common safety4 ,wa%+ton conduct$ himself ) circumspection1 avoid+ ev]y?+ t might call up a "q ( comm&1 & reason+ calmly :5ev] su* "q occurr$2 b he urg$ ! gov]nor by lett]1 to prescribe _! relative rank & au?ority4 ,on ! #aa? ( ,june1 ,wa%+ton resum$ ! labori\s m>* = ,r$/one ,creek4 ,z ,capta9 ,mackay c\ld n oblige 8 m5 to "w on ! road unless !y 7 all[$ a %ill+ /]l+ a day2 & z ,wa%+ton did n *oose to pay ?is1 nor to suff] !m to m>* at _! ease :ile 8 own fai?ful soldi]s 7 labori\sly employ$2 he left ! capta9 & 8 indep5d5t company z a gu>d at ,=t ,necessity1 & und]took to complete ! milit>y road ) 8 own m54 ,accord+ly1 he & 8 ,virg9ia troops toil$ =w>d ?r\gh ! n>r[ defiles ( ! m\nta9s1 work+ on ! road z !y w5t4 ,at ,gi/'s e/abli%m5t1 ab\t ?irte5 miles f ,=t ,necessity1 ,wa%+ton receiv$ c]ta9 intellig5ce t ample re9=cem5ts _h arriv$ at ,=t ,duquesne1 & a l>ge =ce w\ld in/antly be deta*$ aga9/ him4 ,com+ to a halt1 he began to ?r[ up intr5*m5ts1 call+ 9 two =ag+ p>ties1 & s5d+ ^w to ,capta9 ,mackay to jo9 him ) all spe$4 ,! capta9 & 8 company arriv$ 9 ! ev5+2 ! =ag+ p>ties ! next morn+4 ,a c\ncil ( w> 0 held1 9 :i* ! idea ( await+ ! enemy at ?is place 0 unanim\sly ab&on$4 ,a rapid & toilsome retreat ensu$4 ,!re 0 a defici5cy ( horses4 ,wa%+ton gave up 8 own to aid 9 transport+ ! milit>y munitions1 leav+ 8 baggage to be br\ght on by soldi]s1 :om he paid lib]ally4 ,! o!r (fic]s foll[$ 8 example4 ,! wea!r 0 sultry2 ! roads 7 r\gh2 provisions 7 scanty1 & ! m5 dispirit$ by hung]4 ,on ! #a/ ( ,july !y rea*$ ! ,great ,mead[s4 ,"h ! ,virg9ians1 exhau/$ by fatigue1 hung]1 & vexation1 decl>$ !y w\ld c>ry ! baggage & drag ! swivels no fur!r4 ,contr>y to 8 orig9al int5tions1 !re=e1 ,wa%+ton det]m9$ to halt "h = ! pres5t1 & =tify1 s5d+ (f expresses to ha/5 supplies & re9=cem5ts f ,wills' ,creek1 :]e he _h reason to believe t two indep5d5t companies f ,new ,york 7 by ?is "t arriv$4 ,! retreat to ! ,great ,mead[s _h n be5 9 ! lea/ too precipitate4 ,capta9 de ,villi]s1 a bro!r-9-law ( ,jumonville1 _h actually salli$ =? f ,=t ,duquesne at ! head ( upw>ds ( five hundr$ ,fr5*1 & sev]al hundr$ ,indians1 eag] to av5ge ! dea? ( 8 relative4 ,arriv+ ab\t dawn ( day at ,gi/'s plantation1 he surr\nd$ ! works :i* ,wa%+ton _h ha/ily ?r[n up !re1 & fir$ into !m4 ,f9d+ !m des]t$1 he conclud$ t ^? ( :om he came 9 se>* _h made good _! retreat to ! settlem5ts1 & x 0 too late to pursue !m4 ,he 0 on ! po9t ( return+ to ,=t ,duquesne1 :5 a des]t] arriv$1 :o gave ^w t ,wa%+ton _h come to a halt 9 ! ,great ,mead[s1 :]e 8 troops 7 9 a />v+ condition4 ,de ,villi]s ord]$ ! fell[ into conf9em5t2 to be rew>d$ if 8 words prov$ true1 o!rwise to be hang$4 ,he !n pu%$ =w>d = ! ,great ,mead[s4 ,9 ! meantime ,wa%+ton _h ex]t$ himself to enl>ge & /r5g!n ,=t ,necessity1 no?+ ( :i* _h be5 done by ,capta9 ,mackay & 8 m51 :ile encamp$ !re4 ,! =t 0 ab\t a hundr$ feet squ>e1 protect$ by tr5*es & palisades4 ,x /ood on ! m>g9 ( a small /ream1 ne>ly 9 ! c5tre ( ! ,great ,mead[s1 :i* is a grassy pla91 p]fectly level1 surr\nd$ by wood$ hills ( a mod]ate height1 & at t place ab\t two hundr$ & fifty y>ds wide4 ,wa%+ton ask$ no assi/ance f ! ,s\? ,c>ol9a troops1 b set to "w ) 8 ,virg9ians1 animat+ !m by ^w & example2 %>+ 9 ! labor ( fell+ trees1 hew+ (f ! bran*es1 & roll+ up ! trunks to =m a brea/work4 ,at ?is critical juncture he 0 des]t$ by 8 ,indian allies4 ,!y 7 di%e>t5$ at ! scanty prep>ations = def5ce aga9/ a sup]ior =ce1 & (f5d$ at be+ subject$ to milit>y comm&4 ,! half-k+ ?\ght he _h n be5 suffici5tly consult$1 & t 8 advice _h n be5 suffici5tly foll[$2 su*1 at lea/1 7 "s ( ! reasons :i* he subsequ5tly gave = ab&on+ ! y\?ful comm&] on ! approa* ( dang]4 ,mo/ ( 8 w>riors foll[$ 8 example4 ,e>ly 9 ! morn+ ( ! #c;d1 :ile ,wa%+ton & 8 m5 7 work+ on ! =t1 a s5t9el came 9 w\nd$ & ble$+1 hav+ be5 fir$ ^u4 ,sc\ts br\ght ^w %ortly aft]w>ds t ! ,fr5* 7 9 =ce ab\t f\r miles (f4 ,wa%+ton drew up 8 m5 on level gr\nd outside ( ! works to await _! attack4 ,ab\t elev5 o'clock !re 0 a fir+ ( musketry f among trees on ris+ gr\nd1 b s di/ant z to d no h>m2 suspect+ ?is to be a /ratagem design$ to draw 8 m5 into ! woods1 he ord]$ !m to keep quiet1 & refra9 f fir+ until ! foe %\ld %[ !mselves1 & draw ne>4 ,! fir+ 0 kept up1 b /ill "u cov]4 ,he n[ fell back ) 8 m5 into ! tr5*es1 ord]+ !m to fire :5ev] !y c\ld get sight ( an enemy4 ,9 ?is way !re 0 skirmi%+ ?r\gh\t ! day2 ! ,fr5* & ,indians advanc+ z ne> z ! cov]t ( ! woods w\ld p]mit4 ,9 ! meantime ! ra9 fell 9 torr5ts2 ! h>ass$ & jad$ troops 7 half dr[n$ 9 _! tr5*es & _m ( _! muskets 7 r5d]$ unfit = use4 ,ab\t eight at night ! ,fr5* reque/$ a p>ley4 ,wa%+ton hesitat$4 ,x might be a /ratagem to ga9 admittance = a spy into ! =t4 ,! reque/ 0 repeat$1 ) ! addition t an (fic] might be s5t to treat ) !m1 "u _! p>ole = 8 safety4 ,un=tunately ! ,*evali] de ,peyr\ney1 eng9e] ( ! regim5t1 & ! only "o t c\ld speak ,fr5* correctly1 0 w\nd$ & disabl$4 ,wa%+ton _h to s5d1 !re=e1 8 anci5t swordsman & int]pret]1 ,jacob ,van ,braam4 ,! capta9 return$ twice ) sep>ate t]ms1 9 :i* ! g>rison 0 requir$ to surr5d]2 bo? 7 reject$4 ,he return$ a ?ird "t1 ) writt5 articles ( capitulation4 ,!y 7 9 ,fr5*4 ,z no implem5ts = writ+ 7 at h&1 ,van ,braam und]took to translate !m by ^w ( m\?4 ,a c&le 0 br\ght1 & held close to ! pap] :ile he read4 ,! ra9 fell 9 torr5ts2 x 0 difficult to keep ! light f be+ ext+ui%$4 ,! capta9 r5d]$ ! capitulation1 article by article1 9 mongrel ,engli%1 :ile ,wa%+ton & 8 (fic]s /ood li/5+1 endeavor+ to dis5tangle ! mean+4 ,"o article /ipulat$ t on surr5d]+ ! =t !y %\ld leave all _! milit>y /ores1 munitions1 & artill]y 9 possession ( ! ,fr5*4 ,?is 0 object$ to1 & 0 readily modifi$4 ,! ma9 articles1 z ,wa%+ton & 8 (fic]s und]/ood !m1 71 t !y %\ld be all[$ to return to ! settlem5ts )\t mole/ation f ,fr5* or ,indians4 ,t !y %\ld m>* out ( ! =t ) ! honors ( w>1 drums beat+ & colors fly+1 & ) all _! effects & milit>y /ores except+ ! artill]y1 :i* %\ld be de/roy$4 ,t !y %\ld be all[$ to deposit _! effects 9 "s secret place1 & leave a gu>d to protect !m until !y c\ld s5d horses to br+ !m away2 _! horses hav+ be5 ne>ly all kill$ or lo/ dur+ ! action4 ,t !y %\ld give _! ^w ( honor n to attempt any build+s or improvem5ts on ! l&s ( 8 mo/ ,*ri/ian ,maje/y = ! space ( a ye>4 ,t ! prison]s tak5 9 ! skirmi% ( ,jumonville %\ld be re/or$1 & until _! deliv]y ,capta9 ,van ,braam & ,capta9 ,/obo %\ld rema9 ) ! ,fr5* z ho/ages4 ,! next morn+1 accord+ly1 ,wa%+ton & 8 m5 m>*$ out ( _! =lorn =tress ) ! honors ( w>1 be>+ ) !m _! regim5tal colors1 b leav+ beh9d a l>ge flag1 too cumbr\s to be transport$4 ,sc>cely _h !y begun _! m>*1 h[ev]1 :51 9 defiance ( ! t]ms ( capitulation1 !y 7 beset by a l>ge body ( ,indians1 allies ( ! ,fr5*1 :o began plund]+ ! baggage1 & committ+ o!r irregul>ities4 ,see+ t ! ,fr5* did n1 or c\ld n1 prev5t !m1 & t all ! baggage :i* c\ld n be transport$ on ! %\ld]s ( 8 troops w\ld fall into ! h&s ( ^! savages1 ,wa%+ton ord]$ x to be de/roy$1 z well z ! artill]y1 gunp[d]1 & o!r milit>y /ores4 ,all ?is deta9$ him until t5 o'clock1 :5 he set out on 8 melan*oly m>*1 & cont9u$ on until ?ree miles f ,=t ,necessity1 :]e he encamp$ = ! night4 ,9 ! foll[+ days' m>* ! troops seem$ jad$ & di%e>t5$2 !y 7 encumb]$ & delay$ by ! w\nd$2 provisions 7 scanty1 & !y _h sev5ty we>y miles to accompli% be=e !y c\ld meet ) supplies4 ,wa%+ton1 h[ev]1 enc\rag$ !m by 8 own /eadfa/ & *e]ful demeanor1 & by %>+ all _! toils & privations2 & at l5g? conduct$ !m 9 safety to ,wills' ,creek1 :]e !y f\nd ample provisions 9 ! milit>y magaz9es4 ,leav+ !m "h to recov] _! /r5g?1 he proce$$ ) ,capta9 ,mackay to ,williamsburg1 to make 8 milit>y report to ! gov]nor4 ,a copy ( ! capitulation 0 subsequ5tly laid be=e ! ,virg9ia ,h\se ( ,burgesses1 ) explanations4 ,not)/&+ ! un=tunate result ( ! campaign1 ! conduct ( ,wa%+ton & 8 (fic]s 0 prop]ly appreciat$1 & !y receiv$ a vote ( ?anks = _! brav]y1 & gallant def5ce ( _! c\ntry4 ,f ! vote ( ?anks1 two (fic]s 7 except$2 ,major ,/obo1 :o 0 *>g$ ) c[>dice1 & ,wa%+ton's un=tunate ma/] ( f5ce & blund]+ int]pret]1 ,jacob ,van ,braam1 :o 0 accus$ ( trea*]y1 9 purposely mis9t]pret+ ! articles ( capitulation4 ,we w "h anticipate dates to record ! =tunes ( ! half-k+ aft] 8 )drawal f ! camp4 ,he & sev]al ( 8 w>riors1 ) _! wives & *ildr51 retreat$ to ,aughquick1 9 ! back "p ( ,p5nsylvania1 :]e ,george ,croghan _h an ag5cy1 & 0 all[$ money f "t to "t = ! ma9t5ance ( ,indian allies4 ,! half-k+ express$ himself p]fectly disgu/$ ) ! :ite man's mode ( w>f>e4 ,! ,fr5*1 he said1 7 c[>ds2 ! ,engli%1 fools4 ,wa%+ton 0 a good man1 b want$ exp]i5ce2 he w\ld n take advice ( ! ,indians1 & 0 always driv+ !m to fight accord+ to 8 own notions4 ,= ?is reason he 7! half-k+7 _h c>ri$ (f 8 wife & *ildr5 to a place ( safety4 ,aft] a "t ! *iefta9 fell dang]\sly ill1 & on 8 dea?1 :i* took place %ortly aft]w>ds1 !re 0 great lam5tation4 ,e>ly 9 ,augu/ ,wa%+ton rejo9$ 8 regim5t1 :i* _h arriv$ at ,alex&ria by ! way ( ,w9*e/]4 ,lett]s f ,gov]nor ,d9widdie urg$ him to recruit x to ! =m] numb] ( ?ree hundr$ m51 & jo9 ,colonel ,innes at ,wills' ,creek1 :]e t (fic] 0 /ation$ ) ,mackay's indep5d5t company ( ,s\? ,c>ol9ians1 & two indep5d5t companies f ,new ,york2 & _h be5 employ$ 9 erect+ a "w to s]ve z a fronti] po/ & rally po9t2 :i* "w receiv$ ! "n ( ,=t ,cumb]l&1 9 honor ( ! ,duke ( ,cumb]l&1 capta9-g5]al ( ! ,briti% army4 ,9 ! meantime ! ,fr5*1 elat$ by _! rec5t triumph1 & ?9k+ no dang] at h&1 relax$ _! vigilance at ,=t ,duquesne4 ,/obo1 :o 0 a k9d ( prison] at l>ge !re1 f\nd means to s5d a lett] secretly by an ,indian1 dat$ ,july #bh1 & direct$ to ! comm&] ( ! ,engli% troops4 ,x 0 accompani$ by a plan ( ! =t4 ,!re are two hundr$ m5 "h1 writes he1 & two hundr$ expect$2 ! re/ h gone (f 9 deta*m5ts to ! am\nt ( "o ?\s&1 besides ,indians4 ,none lodge 9 ! =t b ,contrecoeur & ! gu>d1 consi/+ ( =ty m5 & five (fic]s2 ! re/ lodge 9 b>k cab9s ar\nd ! =t4 ,! ,indians h access day & night1 & come & g :5 !y please4 ,if "o hundr$ tru/y ,%awnees1 ,m+oes1 & ,delaw>es 7 pick$ out1 !y might surprise ! =t1 lodg+ !mselves "u ! palisades by day1 & at night secure ! gu>d ) _! tomahawks1 %ut ! sally-gate1 & ! =t is ours4 ,! ,indian mess5g] c>ri$ ! lett] to ,aughquick & deliv]$ x into ! h&s ( ,george ,croghan4 ,! ,indian *iefs :o 7 ) him insi/$ ^u 8 op5+ x4 ,he did s1 b on f9d+ ! t5or ( x1 transmitt$ x to ! gov]nor ( ,p5nsylvania4 ,! secret in=mation communicat$ by ,/obo may h be5 ! cause ( a project sudd5ly conceiv$ by ,gov]nor ,d9widdie1 ( a deta*m5t :i*1 by a =c$ m>* across ! m\nta9s1 might desc5d ^u ! ,fr5* & take ,=t ,duquesne at a s+le bl[2 or1 fail+ t1 might build a rival =t 9 its vic9ity4 ,he accord+ly wrote to ,wa%+ton to m>* =?) = ,wills' ,creek1 ) su* companies z 7 complete1 leav+ ord]s ) ! (fic]s to foll[ z soon z !y %\ld h enli/$ m5 suffici5t to make up _! companies4 ,! ignorance ( ,d9widdie 9 milit>y affairs & 8 want ( =eca/1 l$ him p]petually into blund]s4 ,wa%+ton saw ! ra%ness ( an attempt to dispossess ! ,fr5* ) a =ce s inf]ior t x c\ld be h>ass$ & driv5 f place to place at _! pleasure4 ,be=e ! troops c\ld be collect$1 & munitions ( w> provid$1 ! season w\ld be too f> advanc$4 ,!re w\ld be no =age = ! horses2 ! /reams w\ld be swoll5 & un=dable2 ! m\nta9s r5d]$ impassable by sn[1 & fro/1 & slipp]y roads4 ,su* are a few ( ! cog5t reasons urg$ by ,wa%+ton 9 a lett] to 8 fri5d ,william ,fairfax1 !n 9 ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses1 :i* no d\bt 0 %[n to ,gov]nor ,d9widdie1 & probably _h an effect 9 caus+ ! ra% project to be ab&on$4 ,9 ! mon? ( ,octob] ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses made a grant ( tw5ty ?\s& p\nds = ! public s]vice2 & t5 ?\s& m 7 s5t out f ,engl&1 beside a supply ( fire-arms4 ,! gov]nor n[ appli$ himself to milit>y matt]s ) r5ew$ _s2 increas$ ! actual =ce to t5 companies2 & z !re _h be5 difficulties among ! diff]5t k9ds ( troops ) reg>d to prec$5ce1 he r$uc$ !m all to indep5d5t companies2 s t !re w\ld be no (fic] 9 a ,virg9ia regim5t above ! rank ( capta94 ,?is %rewd measure1 ^u :i* ,d9widdie secretly prid$ himself z calculat$ to put an end to ! difficulties 9 "q1 imm$iately drove ,wa%+ton out ( ! s]vice2 consid]+ x d]ogatory to 8 "* to accept a l[] commission ?an t "u :i* 8 conduct _h ga9$ him a vote ( ?anks f ! ,legislature4 ,gov]nor ,%>pe1 ( ,m>yl&1 appo9t$ by ! k+ comm&]-9-*ief ( all ! =ces engag$ aga9/ ! ,fr5*1 s\ght to secure 8 valuable s]vices1 & au?oriz$ ,colonel ,fitzhugh1 :om he _h plac$ 9 tempor>y comm& ( ! army1 to write to him to t effect4 ,! reply ( ,wa%+ton 7#ae? ,nov47 is full ( dignity & _s1 & %[s h[ deeply he felt 8 milit>y degradation4 ,y make m5tion1 says he1 ( my cont9u+ 9 ! s]vice & reta9+ my colonel's commission4 ,?is idea has fill$ me ) surprise2 = if y ?9k me capable ( hold+ a commission t has nei!r rank nor emolum5t annex$ to x1 y mu/ ma9ta9 a v contemptible op9ion ( my weakness1 & believe me m empty ?an ! commission itself4 ,i h]e) inclose ,gov]nor ,%>pe's lett] :i* ,i beg y w return to him ) my ackn[l$gem5ts = ! favor he int5d$ me4 ,ev5 _h ,wa%+ton hesitat$ to take ?is /ep1 x w\ld h be5 =c$ ^u him by a fur!r regulation ( gov]nm5t1 9 ! c\rse ( ! ensu+ w9t]1 settl+ ! rank ( (fic]s ( 8 maje/y's =ces :5 jo9$ or s]v+ ) ! prov9cial =ces 9 ,nor? ,am]ica1 :i* direct$ t all su* z 7 commission$ by ! k+1 or by 8 g5]al comm&]-9-*ief 9 ,nor? ,am]ica1 %\ld take rank ( all (fic]s commission$ by ! gov]nors ( ! respective prov9ces4 ,& fur!r1 t ! g5]al & field (fic]s ( ! prov9cial troops %\ld h no rank :5 s]v+ ) ! g5]al & field (fic]s commission$ by ! cr[n2 b t all capta9s & o!r inf]ior (fic]s ( ! royal troops %\ld take rank ov] prov9cial (fic]s ( ! same grade1 hav+ old] commissions4 ,^! regulations1 orig9at+ 9 t sup]cili\s assumption ( sup]iority :i* sometimes ov]runs & degrades true ,briti% pride1 w\ld h be5 spurn$ by ,wa%+ton1 z insult+ to ! "* & conduct ( 8 high-m9d$ bre?r5 ( ! colonies4 ,ano!r cause ( vexation to ,wa%+ton 0 ! refusal ( ,gov]nor ,d9widdie to give up ! ,fr5* prison]s1 tak5 9 ! affair ( ,de ,jumonville1 9 fulfillm5t ( ! articles ( capitulation4 ,8 plea 01 t s9ce ! capitulation1 ! ,fr5* _h tak5 sev]al ,briti% subjects1 & s5t !m prison]s to ,canada1 he consid]$ himself ju/ifiable 9 deta9+ ^? ,fr5*m5 :i* he _h 9 8 cu/ody4 ,wa%+ton felt deeply mortifi$ by ?is obtus5ess ( ! gov]nor on a po9t ( milit>y punctilio & honorable fai?1 b 8 remon/rances 7 unavail+4 ,la ,=ce n hav+ act$ 9 a milit>y capacity1 & hav+ (f5d$ aga9/ ! peace & security ( ! fronti]1 by 8 intrigues among ! ,indians1 0 kept 9 close durance4 ,! refusal ( ,gov]nor ,d9widdie to fulfill ! article ( ! capitulation respect+ ! prison]s1 & ! rigor\s treatm5t ( ,la ,=ce1 op]at$ h>dly ^u ! ho/ages1 ,/obo & ,van ,braam1 :o1 9 retaliation1 7 conf9$ 9 prison 9 ,quebec4 ,,*apt] ,,vii4 ,a ,,campaign ,,"u ,,g5]al ,,braddock4 ,hav+ resign$ 8 commission1 & dis5gag$ himself f public affairs1 ,wa%+ton's fir/ c>e 0 to visit 8 "m1 inquire into ! /ate ( dome/ic conc]ns1 & att5d to ! welf>e ( 8 bro!rs & si/]s4 ,9 ^! matt]s he 0 ev] 8 "m's adjunct & c\nsellor1 dis*>g+ fai?fully ! duties ( an elde/ son1 :o %\ld consid] himself a second fa!r to ! family4 ,he n[ took up 8 abode at ,m\nt ,v]non1 & prep>$ to engage 9 ^? agricultural pursuits1 = :i*1 ev5 9 8 y\?ful days1 he _h z ke5 a reli% z = ! pr(ession ( arms4 ,sc>cely _h he ent]$ ^u 8 rural occupations1 h[ev]1 :5 ! s]vice ( 8 c\ntry once m call$ him to ! field4 ,! disa/r\s affair at ! ,great ,mead[s1 & ! o!r acts ( ,fr5* ho/ility on ! ,ohio1 _h r\s$ ! att5tion ( ! ,briti% m9i/ry1 :o n[ prep>$ = milit>y op]ations 9 ,am]ica2 none ( !m pr(ess$ly aggressive1 b r to resi/ & c\nt]act aggressions4 ,a plan ( campaign 0 devis$ = #agee1 hav+ f\r objects3 ,to eject ! ,fr5* f l&s :i* !y held unju/ly1 9 ! prov9ce ( ,nova ,scotia2 to dislodge !m f a =tress :i* !y _h erect$ at ,cr[n ,po9t1 on ,lake ,*ampla91 )9 :at 0 claim$ z ,briti% t]ritory2 to dispossess !m ( ! =t :i* !y _h con/ruct$ at ,niag>a1 betwe5 ,lake ,ont>io & ,lake ,erie2 to drive !m f ! fronti]s ( ,p5nsylvania & ,virg9ia1 & recov] ! valley ( ! ,ohio4 ,! ,duke ( ,cumb]l&1 capta9-g5]al ( ! ,briti% army1 _h ! organization ( ?is campaign2 & ?r\gh 8 patronage1 ,major-g5]al ,edw>d ,braddock 0 intru/$ ) ! execution ( x1 be+ appo9t$ g5]alissimo ( all ! =ces 9 ! colonies4 ,braddock 0 a vet]an 9 s]vice1 & _h be5 upw>ds ( =ty ye>s 9 ! gu>ds1 t s*ool ( exact discipl9e & te*nical punctilio4 ,he 0 a brave & exp]i5c$ (fic]2 b 8 exp]i5ce 0 t ( r\t9e1 & r5d]$ him pragmatical & ob/9ate1 impati5t ( novel exp$i5ts1 & 8 milit>y precision1 :i* w\ld h be5 brilliant on p>ade1 0 a con/ant ob/acle to al]t action 9 ! wild]ness4 ,he 0 to lead 9 p]son ! gr& ent]prise ( ! campaign1 t de/9$ = ! fronti]s ( ,virg9ia & ,p5nsylvania2 x 0 ! ent]prise 9 :i* ,wa%+ton became enli/$1 &1 !re=e1 claims our especial att5tion4 ,prior to ! arrival ( ,braddock1 came out f ,engl& ,lieut5ant-,colonel ,sir ,john ,/4 ,clair1 deputy qu>t]ma/]-g5]al1 eag] to make himself acqua9t$ ) ! field ( op]ations4 ,he made a t\r ( inspection1 9 company ) ,gov]nor ,%>pe1 ( ,m>yl&1 & appe>s to h be5 dismay$ at sight ( ! impracticable wild]ness1 ! region ( ,wa%+ton's campaign4 ,f ,=t ,cumb]l&1 he wrote 9 ,febru>y to ,gov]nor ,morris1 ( ,p5nsylvania1 to h ! road cut1 or repair$1 t[>d ! head ( ! riv] ,y\ghiog5y1 & ano!r op5$ f ,philadelphia = ! transportation ( supplies4 ,un=tunately ! gov]nor ( ,p5nsylvania _h no money at 8 comm&1 & 0 oblig$1 = exp5ses1 to apply to 8 ,assembly1 a set ( m51 writes he1 q unacqua9t$ ) e k9d ( milit>y s]vice & exce$+ly unwill+ to "p ) money on any t]ms4 ,h[ev]1 by d9t ( ex]tions1 he procur$ ! appo9tm5t ( commission]s to explore ! c\ntry1 & survey & lay out ! roads requir$4 ,at ! head ( ! commission 0 ,george ,croghan1 ! ,indian trad]1 ^: mission to ! ,twightwees we h already spok5 (4 ,:5 ,sir ,john ,/4 ,clair _h f9i%$ 8 t\r ( inspection he desc5d$ ,wills' ,creek & ! ,potomac = two hundr$ miles 9 a canoe to ,alex&ria1 & repair$ to ,virg9ia to meet ,g5]al ,braddock4 ,! latt] _h l&$ on ! #bj? ( ,febru>y1 at ,hampton1 9 ,virg9ia1 & proce$$ to ,williamsburg to consult ) ,gov]nor ,d9widdie4 ,%ortly aft]w>ds he 0 jo9$ !re by ,commodore ,keppel1 ^: squadron ( two %ips-(-w>1 & sev]al transports1 _h an*or$ 9 ! ,*esapeake4 ,on bo>d ( ^! %ips 7 two prime regim5ts ( ab\t five hundr$ m5 ea*--"o comm&$ by ,sir ,pet] ,halket1 ! o!r by ,colonel ,dunb>2 toge!r ) a tra9 ( artill]y1 & ! necess>y munitions ( w>4 ,! regim5ts 7 to be augm5t$ to sev5 hundr$ m51 ea* by m5 select$ by ,sir ,john ,/4 ,clair f ,virg9ia companies rec5tly rais$4 ,alex&ria 0 fix$ ^u z ! place :]e ! troops %\ld disemb>k & encamp4 ,! %ips 7 accord+ly ord]$ up to t place1 & ! levies direct$ to repair ?i!r4 ,! plan ( ! campaign includ$ ! use ( ,indian allies4 ,gov]nor ,d9widdie _h already s5t ,*ri/oph] ,gi/ to engage ! ,*]okees & ,catawbas1 ! brave/ ( ! ,s\!rn tribes1 :o he _h no d\bt w\ld take up ! hat*et = ! ,engli%1 peace be+ fir/ conclud$1 ?r\gh ! m$iation ( 8 gov]nm5t1 betwe5 !m & ! ,six ,nations2 & he gave ,braddock reason to expect at lea/ f\r hundr$ ,indians to jo9 him at ,=t ,cumb]l&4 ,g5]al ,braddock appreh5d$ difficulty 9 procur+ wagons & horses suffici5t to att5d him 9 8 m>*4 ,sir ,john ,/4 ,clair1 9 ! c\rse ( 8 t\r ( inspection1 _h met ) two ,dut* settl]s1 at ! foot ( ! ,blue ,ridge1 :o engag$ to furni% two hundr$ wagons & fifte5 hundr$ c>ry+ horses1 to be at ,=t ,cumb]l& e>ly 9 ,may4 ,gov]nor ,%>pe 0 to furni% above a hundr$ wagons = ! transportation ( /ores1 on ! ,m>yl& side ( ! ,potomac4 ,keppel furni%$ f\r cannons f 8 %ips1 = ! attack on ,=t ,duquesne1 & ?irty pick$ seam5 to assi/ 9 dragg+ !m ov] ! m\nta9s4 ,!y 7 to aid also 9 pass+ ! troops & artill]y on floats or 9 boats1 across ! riv]s1 & 7 "u ! comm& ( a mid%ipman & lieut5ant4 ,tru/+ to ^! arrangem5ts1 ,braddock proce$$ to ,alex&ria4 ,! troops _h all be5 disemb>k$ be=e 8 arrival1 & ! ,virg9ia levies1 select$ by ,sir ,john ,/4 ,clair to jo9 ! regim5ts ( regul>s1 7 arriv$4 ,!re 7 beside two companies ( hat*et m51 or c>p5t]s1 six ( rang]s1 & "o troop ( light horse4 ,! levies1 hav+ be5 clo!d1 7 ord]$ to m>* imm$iately = ,w9*e/] to be arm$4 ,! light horse 7 reta9$ by ! g5]al z 8 escort & body gu>d4 ,! d9 & /ir ( w>like prep>ation di/urb$ ! quiet ( ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,wa%+ton look$ d[n f 8 rural retreat ^u ! %ips ( w> & transports z !y pass$ up ! ,potomac1 ) ! array ( arms gleam+ along _! decks4 ,! boom+ ( cannon e*o$ among 8 groves4 ,alex&ria 0 b a few miles di/ant4 ,occasionally he m\nt$ 8 horse1 & rode to t place2 x 0 l a g>rison$ t[n1 teem+ ) troops1 & res\nd+ ) ! drum & fife4 ,a brilliant campaign 0 ab\t to op5 "u ! auspices ( an exp]i5c$ g5]al1 & ) all ! means & appurt5ances ( ,european w>f>e4 ,h[ diff]5t f ! />vel+ exp$itions he _h hi!rto be5 doom$ to conduct6 ,:at an opportunity to efface ! memory ( 8 rec5t disa/]6 ,all 8 ?\ghts ( rural life 7 put to flight4 ,! milit>y "p ( 8 "* 0 aga9 9 ! asc5dant2 8 great desire 0 to jo9 ! exp$ition z a volunte]4 ,x 0 report$ to ,g5]al ,braddock4 ,! latt] 0 appris$ by ,gov]nor ,d9widdie1 & o!rs1 ( ,wa%+ton's p]sonal m]its1 8 k ( ! c\ntry1 & 8 exp]i5ce 9 fronti] s]vice4 ,! consequ5ce 0 a lett] f ,capta9 ,rob]t ,orme1 "o ( ,braddock's aides-de-camp1 writt5 by ! g5]al's ord]1 invit+ ,wa%+ton to jo9 8 /aff4 ,a volunte] situation on ! /aff ( ,g5]al ,braddock (f]$ no emolum5t nor comm&1 & w\ld be att5d$ ) consid]able exp5se1 /ill he did n hesitate a mom5t to accept ! invitation4 ,9 ! position (f]$ to him1 all ! que/ions ( milit>y rank :i* _h hi!rto annoy$ him w\ld be obviat$1 & he c\ld indulge 8 passion = arms )\t any sacrifice ( dignity4 ,8 arrival at head-qu>t]s 0 hail$ by 8 "y associates1 ,capta9s ,orme & ,morris1 ! g5]al's aides-de-camp1 :o at once receiv$ him into frank companion%ip1 & a cordial intimacy comm5c$ betwe5 !m t cont9u$ ?r\gh\t ! campaign4 ,he exp]i5c$ a c\rte\s reception f ! g5]al1 :o express$ 9 flatt]+ t]ms ! impression he _h receiv$ ( 8 m]its4 ,!re 7 at t "t f\r gov]nors1 beside ,d9widdie1 assembl$ at ,alex&ria1 at ,braddock's reque/1 to conc]t a plan ( milit>y op]ations--,gov]nor ,%irley1 ( ,massa*usetts2 ,lieut5ant-,gov]nor ,delancey1 ( ,new ,york2 ,lieut5ant-,gov]nor ,%>pe1 ( ,m>yl&2 ,lieut5ant-,gov]nor ,morris1 ( ,p5nsylvania4 ,wa%+ton 0 pres5t$ to !m 9 a mann] t %[$ h[ well 8 m]its 7 already appreciat$4 ,a gr& c\ncil 0 held on ! #ad? ( ,april1 compos$ ( ,g5]al ,braddock1 ,commodore ,keppel1 & ! gov]nors4 ,9 discuss+ ! campaign1 ! gov]nors 7 ( op9ion t ,new ,york %\ld be made ! c5tre ( op]ations1 z x af=d$ easy access by wat] to ! he>t ( ! ,fr5* possessions 9 ,canada4 ,braddock1 h[ev]1 did n feel at lib]ty to dep>t f 8 in/ructions1 :i* specifi$ ! rec5t e/abli%m5ts ( ! ,fr5* on ! ,ohio z ! objects ( 8 exp$ition4 ,niag>a & ,cr[n ,po9t 7 to be attack$ ab\t ! same "t ) ,=t ,duquesne1 ! =m] by ,gov]nor ,%irley1 ) 8 own & ,sir ,william ,pepp]ell's regim5ts1 & "s ,new ,york companies2 ! latt] by ,colonel ,william ,johnson1 sole manag] & director ( ,indian affairs--a p]sonage wor?y ( especial note4 ,he 0 a native ( ,irel&1 & _h come out to ?is c\ntry 9 #agcd to manage ! l&$ e/ates own$ by 8 uncle1 ,commodore ,sir ,pet] ,w>r51 9 ! ,mohawk c\ntry4 ,by 8 ag5cy & 8 deal+s ) ! native tribes1 he _h acquir$ great weal?1 & become a k9d ( pot5tate 9 ! ,indian c\ntry4 ,8 influ5ce ov] ! ,six ,nations 0 said to be unb\nd$4 ,! bus9ess ( ! ,congress be+ f9i%$1 ,g5]al ,braddock w\ld h set out = ,fr$]ickt[n1 9 ,m>yl&1 b few wagons or teams _h yet come to remove ! artill]y4 ,wa%+ton _h look$ ) wond] & dismay at ! huge p>aph]nalia ( w> & ! _w ( sup]fluities to be transport$ across ! m\nta9s1 recollect+ ! difficulties he _h exp]i5c$ 9 gett+ ov] !m ) 8 n9e swivels & scanty supplies4 ,if our m>* is to be regulat$ by ! sl[ movem5ts ( ! tra91 said he1 x w be t$i\s1 v t$i\s inde$4 ,9 ! mean:ile1 ,sir ,john ,/4 ,clair1 :o _h return$ to ! fronti]1 0 /orm+ at ! camp at ,=t ,cumb]l&4 ,! road requir$ ( ! ,p5nsylvania gov]nm5t _h n be5 comm5c$4 ,george ,croghan & ! o!r commission]s 7 b j arriv$ 9 camp4 ,sir ,john1 accord+ to ,croghan1 receiv$ !m 9 a v disagreeable mann]1 w\ld n look at _! draughts1 nor suff] any repres5tations to be made to him 9 reg>d to ! prov9ce1 b /orm$ l a lion rampant2 decl>+ t ! want ( ! road & ( ! provisions promis$ by ,p5nsylvania _h ret>d$ ! exp$ition & might co/ !m _! lives f ! fre% numb]s ( ,fr5* t might be p\r$ into ! c\ntry1 & t if ! ,fr5* defeat$ !m1 by ! delays ( ,p5nsylvania1 he w\ld1 ) 8 sword drawn1 pass ?r\gh ! prov9ce & treat ! inhabitants z a p>cel ( traitors to 8 ma/]4 ,! explosive wra? ( ,sir ,john1 :i* 0 n to be appeas$1 %ook ! s\ls ( ! commission]s1 & !y wrote to ,gov]nor ,morris1 urg+ t p might be set at "w ^u ! road4 ,9 reply1 ,mr4 ,ri*>d ,pet]s1 ,gov]nor ,morris's secret>y1 wrote 9 8 "n3 ,get a numb] ( h&s imm$iately1 & fur!r ! "w by all possible me?ods4 ,a commission1 ( a diff]5t k9d1 0 intru/$ to ,george ,croghan4 ,gov]nor ,morris1 by lett]1 reque/$ him to conv5e at ,aughquick1 9 ,p5nsylvania1 z _m w>riors z possible ( ! mix$ tribes ( ! ,ohio1 di/ribute among !m wampum belts s5t = ! purpose1 & engage !m to meet ,g5]al ,braddock :5 on ! m>* & r5d] him all ! assi/ance 9 _! p[]4 ,9 reply1 ,croghan engag$ to enli/ a /rong body ( ,indians1 be+ sure ( ! influ5ce ( ,sc>ooyadi1 successor to ! half-k+1 & ( 8 adjunct1 ,:ite ,?und]1 keep] ( ! spee*-belts4 ,at ! in/ance ( ,gov]nor ,morris1 ,croghan secur$ ! s]vices ( ano!r k9d ( =ce4 ,?is 0 a b& ( hunt]s1 resolute m51 well acqua9t$ ) ! c\ntry & inur$ to h>d%ips4 ,!y 7 "u ! comm& ( ,capta9 ,jack1 "o ( ! mo/ rem>kable *>act]s ( ,p5nsylvania2 a complete h]o ( ! wild]ness4 ,he _h be5 = _m ye>s a captive among ! ,indians2 &1 hav+ le>nt _! ways1 _h =m$ ?is association = ! protection ( ! settlem5ts4 ,! b& _h become fam\s = its exploits1 & 0 a t]ror to ! ,indians4 ,g5]al ,braddock set out f ,alex&ria on ! #bj? ( ,april4 ,wa%+ton rema9$ beh9d a few days to arrange 8 affairs1 & !n rejo9$ him at ,fr$]ickt[n1 9 ,m>yl&1 :]e1 on ! #aj? ( ,may1 he 0 proclaim$ "o ( ! g5]al's aides-de-camp4 ,! tr\bles ( ,braddock _h already comm5c$4 ,! ,virg9ian contractors fail$ to fulfil _! engagem5ts2 ( all ! imm5se means ( transportation s confid5tly promis$1 b fifte5 wagons & a hundr$ draught-horses _h arriv$1 & !re 0 no prospect ( m4 ,!re 0 equal disappo9tm5t 9 provisions1 bo? z to quantity & quality1 & he _h to s5d r\nd ! c\ntry to buy cattle = ! subsi/5ce ( ! troops4 ,=tunately1 :ile ! g5]al 0 v5t+ 8 sple5 9 ana!mas aga9/ army contractors1 ,b5jam9 ,frankl9 arriv$ at ,fr$]ickt[n4 ,t em95t man1 !n ab\t =ty-n9e ye>s ( age1 _h be5 = _m ye>s memb] ( ! ,p5nsylvania ,assembly1 & 0 n[ po/ma/]-g5]al = ,am]ica4 ,! ,assembly und]/ood t ,braddock 0 inc5s$ aga9/ !m1 suppos+ !m adv]se to ! s]vice ( ! w>4 ,!y _h procur$ ,frankl9 to wait ^u him1 n z if s5t by !m1 b z if he came 9 8 capacity ( po/ma/]-g5]al1 to arrange = ! sure & spe$y transmission ( dispat*es betwe5 ! comm&]-9-*ief & ! gov]nors ( ! prov9ces4 ,he 0 well receiv$1 & became a daily gue/ at ! g5]al's table4 ,z ! :ole delay ( ! army 0 caus$ by ! want ( conveyances1 ,frankl9 obs]v$ "o day to ! g5]al t x 0 a pity ! troops _h n be5 l&$ 9 ,p5nsylvania1 :]e almo/ e f>m] _h 8 wagon4 ,!n1 sir1 repli$ ,braddock1 y :o are a man ( int]e/ !re c probably procure !m = me1 & ,i beg y w4 ,frankl9 cons5t$4 ,an in/rum5t 9 writ+ 0 drawn up1 emp[]+ him to contract = "o hundr$ & fifty wagons1 ) f\r horses to ea* wagon1 & fifte5 hundr$ saddle or pack-horses = ! s]vice ( 8 maje/y's =ces1 to be at ,wills' ,creek on or be=e ! #bj? ( ,may1 & he promptly dep>t$ = ,lanca/] to execute ! commission4 ,aft] 8 dep>ture1 ,braddock1 att5d$ by 8 /aff1 & 8 gu>d ( light horse1 set (f = ,wills' ,creek by ! way ( ,w9*e/]1 ! road along ! nor? side ( ! ,potomac n be+ yet made4 ,?is gave him1 writes ,wa%+ton1 a good opportunity to see ! absurdity ( ! r\te1 & ( damn+ x v he>tily4 ,?ree ( ,wa%+ton's horses 7 knock$ up be=e !y rea*$ ,w9*e/]1 & he _h to pur*ase o!rs4 ,! discom=ts ( ! r\gh road 7 increas$ ) ! g5]al1 by 8 travell+ ) "s degree ( /ate 9 a *>iot :i* he _h pur*as$ ( ,gov]nor ,%>pe4 ,9 ?is he arriv$ at ,=t ,cumb]l&1 amid a ?und]+ salute ( sev5te5 guns4 ,by ?is "t ! g5]al discov]$ t he 0 n 9 a region fitt$ = su* display1 & 8 travell+ *>iot 0 ab&on$4 ,by ! #ai? ( ,may1 ! =ces 7 assembl$ at ,=t ,cumb]l&4 ,! two royal regim5ts1 orig9ally "o ?\s& /rong1 n[ increas$ to f\rte5 hundr$1 by m5 *os5 f ! ,m>yl& & ,virg9ia levies2 two prov9cial companies ( c>p5t]s1 or pione]s1 ?irty m5 ea*1 ) subalt]ns & capta9s2 a company ( guides1 compos$ ( a capta91 two aids1 & t5 m52 ! troop ( ,virg9ia light horse1 comm&$ by ,capta9 ,/ew>t2 ! deta*m5t ( ?irty sailors ) _! (fic]s1 & ! remnants ( two indep5d5t companies f ,new ,york1 "o ( :i* 0 comm&$ by ,capta9 ,horatio ,gates1 ( :om we %all h to speak mu* h]eaft] 9 c\rse ( ?is biography4 ,ano!r p]son 9 camp1 ( subsequ5t notoriety1 & :o became a w>m fri5d ( ,wa%+ton1 0 ,dr4 ,hugh ,m]c]1 a ,scot*man1 ab\t ?irty-?ree ye>s ( age4 ,ano!r 0 ,dr4 ,james ,craik1 :o _h become /rongly atta*$ to ,wa%+ton1 be+ ab\t ! same age1 & hav+ be5 ) him 9 ! affair ( ! ,great ,mead[s1 s]v+ z surgeon 9 ! ,virg9ia regim5t1 to :i* he /ill belong$4 ,braddock's camp 0 a complete /udy = ,wa%+ton dur+ ! halt at ,=t ,cumb]l&1 :]e he _h an opportunity ( see+ milit>y r\t9e 9 its /ricte/ =ms4 ,he _h a specim51 too1 ( convivial life 9 ! camp1 :i* ! g5]al endeavor$ to ma9ta91 ev5 9 ! wild]ness1 keep+ a hospitable table2 = he is said to h be5 some:at ( a bon vivant4 ,!re 0 great det5tion at ! =t1 caus$ by ! want ( =age & supplies1 ! road n hav+ be5 f9i%$ f ,philadelphia4 ,mr4 ,ri*>d ,pet]s1 ! secret>y ( ,gov]nor ,morris1 0 9 camp1 to att5d to ! matt]4 ,he _h to be> ! brunt ( ,braddock's compla9ts4 ,! g5]al decl>$ he w\ld n /ir f ,wills' ,creek until he _h ! gov]nor's assurance t ! road w\ld be op5$ 9 "t4 ,braddock 0 also completely *agr9$ & disappo9t$ ab\t ! ,indians4 ,! ,*]okees & ,catawbas1 :om ,d9widdie _h giv5 him reason to expect 9 su* numb]s1 nev] arriv$4 ,george ,croghan rea*$ ! camp ) b ab\t fifty w>riors1 :om he _h br\ght f ,aughquick4 ,at ! g5]al's reque/ he s5t a mess5g] to invite ! ,delaw>es & ,%awnees f ! ,ohio1 :o return$ ) two *iefs ( ! =m] tribe4 ,among ! sa*ems ?us assembl$ 7 "s ( ,wa%+ton's =m] allies--,sc>ooyadi1 alias ,monacatoo*a1 successor to ! half-k+2 ,:ite ,?und]1 ! keep] ( ! spee*-belts1 & ,silv]-heels1 s call$1 probably1 f be+ swift ( foot4 ,not)/&+ 8 secret contempt = ! ,indians1 ,braddock1 agreeably to 8 in/ructions1 treat$ !m ) great c]emony4 ,a gr& c\ncil 0 held 9 8 t5t1 :]e all 8 (fic]s att5d$4 ,! *iefs1 & all ! w>riors1 came pa9t$ & decorat$ = w>4 ,!y 7 receiv$ ) milit>y honors1 ! gu>ds re/+ on _! fire-arms4 ,! g5]al made !m a spee* ?r\gh 8 int]pret]1 express+ ! grief ( _! fa!r1 ! great k+ ( ,engl&1 at ! dea? ( ! half-k+1 & made !m pres5ts to console !m4 ,!y 9 return promis$ _! aid z guides & sc\ts1 & decl>$ et]nal enmity to ! ,fr5*1 foll[+ ! decl>ation ) ! w> song1 mak+ a t]rible noise4 ,= a "t all w5t well4 ,! ,indians _h _! sep>ate camp1 :]e !y pass$ half ! night s++1 danc+ & h[l+4 ,! ,briti% 7 amus$ by _! /range c]emonies1 _! savage antics1 & savage decorations4 ,! ,indians1 on ! o!r h&1 loit]$ by day ab\t ! ,engli% camp1 fi]cely pa9t$ & array$1 gaz+ ) sil5t admiration at ! p>ade ( ! troops1 _! m>*+s & evolutions2 & delight$ ) ! horse-races1 ) :i* ! "y (fic]s recreat$ !mselves4 ,unluckily ! w>riors _h br\ght _! families ) !m to ,wills' ,creek1 & ! wom5 7 ev5 fond] ?an ! m5 ( loit]+ ab\t ! ,briti% camp4 ,! jeal\sy ( ! w>riors 0 ar\s$4 ,to prev5t discord1 ! squaws 7 =bidd5 to come into ! ,briti% camp4 ,?is did n prev5t _! be+ s\ght else:]e4 ,x 0 ultimately f\nd necess>y1 = ! sake ( quiet1 to s5d ! wom5 & *ildr5 back to ,aughquick4 ,:ite ,?und]1 & sev]al ( ! w>riors1 accompani$ !m = _! protection4 ,z to ! ?ree ,delaw>e *iefs1 !y return$ to ! ,ohio1 promis+ ! g5]al !y w\ld collect _! w>riors toge!r & meet him on 8 m>*4 ,!y nev] kept _! ^w4 ,dur+ ! halt ( ! troops at ,wills' ,creek1 ,wa%+ton _h be5 s5t to ,williamsburg to br+ on f\r ?\s& p\nds = ! milit>y *e/4 ,he return$ aft] a =tnight's abs5ce4 ,he f\nd ! g5]al out ( all pati5ce & temp] at ! delays & disappo9tm5ts 9 reg>d to horses1 wagons1 & =age1 mak+ no all[ances = ! difficulties incid5t to a new c\ntry1 & to ! novel & great dem&s ^u its scanty & scatt]$ res\rces4 ,he accus$ ! army contractors ( want ( fai?1 honor & hone/y2 & 9 8 mom5ts ( passion1 :i* 7 _m1 ext5d$ ! /igma to ! :ole c\ntry4 ,?is /ung ! patriotic s5sibility ( ,wa%+ton1 & ov]came 8 usual self-comm&1 & ! pr\d & passionate comm&] 0 occasionally surpris$ by a well-m]it$ rebuke f 8 aid-de-camp4 ,! same p]t9acity 0 ma9ta9$ ) respect to ! ,indians4 ,george ,croghan in=m$ ,wa%+ton t ! sa*ems consid]$ !mselves treat$ ) slight1 9 nev] be+ consult$ 9 w> matt]s2 t he himself _h repeat$ly (f]$ ! s]vices ( ! w>riors "u 8 comm& z sc\ts & outgu>ds1 b 8 (f]s _h be5 reject$4 ,wa%+ton v5tur$ to int]f]e1 & to urge _! importance = su* purposes1 especially n[ :5 !y 7 approa*+ ! /ronghold ( ! enemy4 ,z usual1 ! g5]al rema9$ bigot$ 9 8 belief ( ! all-suffici5cy ( well-discipl9$ troops4 ,ei!r f disgu/ ?us caus$1 or f be+ actually dismiss$1 ! w>riors began to disappe> f ! camp4 ,be=e ,braddock recomm5c$ 8 m>*1 none rema9$ to accompany him b ,sc>ooyadi1 & eight ( 8 w>riors4 ,see+ ! g5]al's impati5ce at ! non-arrival ( conveyances1 ,wa%+ton aga9 repres5t$ to him ! difficulties he w\ld enc\nt] 9 attempt+ to trav]se ! m\nta9s ) su* a tra9 ( :eel-c>riages1 assur+ him x w\ld be ! mo/ ardu\s "p ( ! campaign2 & recomm5d$1 f 8 own exp]i5ce1 ! sub/itution1 z mu* z possible1 ( pack-horses4 ,braddock1 h[ev]1 _h n be5 suffici5tly h>ass$ by fronti] campaign+ to dep>t f 8 ,european modes1 or to be sway$ 9 8 milit>y op]ations by s gre5 a c\nsellor4 ,at l5g? ! g5]al 0 reliev$ f pres5t p]plexities by ! arrival ( ! horses & wagons :i* ,frankl9 _h und]tak5 to procure4 ,,*apt] ,,viii4 ,,braddock',s ,,advance4--,,8 ,,defeat4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,june1 ,braddock set (f f ,=t ,cumb]l& ) 8 aides-de-camp1 & o!rs ( 8 /aff1 & 8 body gu>d ( light horse4 ,sir ,pet] ,halket1 ) 8 brigade1 _h m>*$ ?ree days previ\sly2 & a deta*m5t ( six hundr$ m51 "u ! comm& ( ,colonel ,*apman & ! sup]vision ( ,sir ,john ,/4 ,clair1 _h be5 employ$ upw>ds ( t5 days 9 cutt+ d[n trees1 remov+ rocks1 & op5+ a road4 ,! m>* ov] ! m\nta9s prov$1 z ,wa%+ton _h =etold1 a trem5d\s und]tak+4 ,x 0 ) difficulty ! heavily lad5 wagons c\ld be dragg$ up ! /eep & rugg$ roads1 newly made1 or imp]fectly repair$4 ,(t5 !y ext5d$ = ?ree or f\r miles 9 a /raggl+ & brok5 l9e1 ) ! soldi]s s disp]s$1 9 gu>d+ !m1 t an attack on any side w\ld h ?r[n ! :ole 9 confusion4 ,by ! "t ! advanc$ corps _h /ruggl$ ov] two m\nta9s1 & ?r\gh ! int]v5+ =e/1 & rea*$ 7#af? ,june7 ! ,little ,mead[s1 :]e ,sir ,john ,/4 ,clair _h made a tempor>y camp1 ,g5]al ,braddock _h become aw>e ( ! diff]5ce betwe5 campaign+ 9 a new c\ntry1 or on ! old well-beat5 battle-gr\nds ( ,europe4 ,he n[1 ( 8 own accord1 turn$ to ,wa%+ton = advice4 ,?us unexpect$ly call$ on1 ,wa%+ton gave 8 c\nsel ) becom+ mode/y1 b ) 8 accu/om$ cle>ness4 ,!re 0 j n[ an opportunity to /rike an effective bl[ at ,=t ,duquesne1 b x might be lo/ by delay4 ,! g>rison1 accord+ to cr$ible reports1 0 weak2 l>ge re9=cem5ts & supplies1 :i* 7 on _! way1 w\ld be deta9$ by ! dr\ght1 :i* r5d]$ ! riv] by :i* !y mu/ come l[ & unnavigable4 ,! bl[ mu/ be /ruck be=e !y c\ld arrive4 ,he advis$ ! g5]al1 !re=e1 to divide 8 =ces2 leave "o "p to come on ) ! /ores & baggage1 & all ! cumbr\s appurt5ances ( an army1 & to ?r[ himself 9 ! advance ) ! o!r "p1 compos$ ( 8 *oice/ troops1 light5$ ( e ?+ sup]flu\s t might imp$e a rapid m>*4 ,8 advice 0 adopt$4 ,twelve hundr$ m51 select$ out ( all ! companies1 & furni%$ ) t5 field-pieces1 7 to =m ! fir/ division1 _! provisions1 & necess>ies1 to be c>ri$ on pack-horses4 ,! second division1 ) all ! /ores1 munitions1 & heavy baggage1 0 to be br\ght on by ,colonel ,dunb>4 ,! lea/ practicable "p ( ! arrangem5t 0 ) reg>d to ! (fic]s ( ! advance4 ,wa%+ton _h urg$ a retr5*m5t ( _! baggage & camp equipage1 t z _m ( _! horses z possible might be us$ z pack-horses4 ,"h 0 ! difficulty4 ,br\ght up1 _m ( !m1 9 fa%ionable & luxuri\s life1 or ! loit]+ indulg5ce ( c\ntry qu>t]s1 !y 7 s encumb]$ ) :at !y consid]$ indisp5sable necess>ies1 t out ( two hundr$ & twelve horses g5]ally appropriat$ to _! use1 n m ?an a doz5 c\ld be sp>$ by !m = ! public s]vice4 ,dur+ ! halt at ! ,little ,mead[s1 ,capta9 ,jack & 8 b& ( =e/ rang]s1 :om ,croghan _h engag$ at ,gov]nor ,morris's sugge/ion1 made _! appe>ance 9 ! camp4 ,! capta9 ask$ an int]view ) ! g5]al1 by :om1 x w\ld seem1 he 0 n expect$4 ,braddock receiv$ him 9 8 t5t1 9 8 usual /iff & /ately mann]4 ,! ,black ,rifle spoke ( himself & 8 foll[]s z m5 inur$ to h>d%ips1 & accu/om$ to deal ) ,indians1 :o pref]r$ /eal? & /ratagem to op5 w>f>e4 ,he reque/$ 8 company %\ld be employ$ z a reconnoitr+ p>ty1 to beat up ! ,indians 9 _! lurk+-places & ambuscades4 ,braddock1 :o _h a sov]eign contempt = ! *ivalry ( ! woods1 & despis$ _! boa/$ /rategy1 repli$ to ! h]o ( ! ,p5nsylvania settlem5ts 9 a mann] to :i* he _h n be5 accu/om$4 ,!re 0 "t en\gh1 he said1 = mak+ arrangem5ts2 & he _h exp]i5c$ troops1 on :om he c\ld completely rely = all purposes4 ,capta9 ,jack )drew1 indignant at s haughty a reception1 & in=m$ 8 lea!rn-clad foll[]s ( 8 rebuff4 ,!y =?) %\ld]$ _! rifles & turn$ _! backs ^u ! camp4 ,on ! #ai? ( ,june1 ,braddock's fir/ division set out1 ) less ?an ?irty c>riages1 includ+ ^? t transport$ ammunition = ! artill]y1 all /rongly hors$4 ,! ,indians m>*$ ) ! advanc$ p>ty4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! day1 ,sc>ooyadi & 8 son be+ at a small di/ance f ! l9e ( m>*1 0 surr\nd$ & tak5 by "s ,fr5* & ,indians4 ,8 son escap$1 & br\ght intellig5ce to 8 w>riors2 !y ha/5$ to rescue or rev5ge him1 b f\nd him ti$ to a tree4 ,! ,fr5* _h be5 dispos$ to %oot him1 b _! savage allies decl>$ !y w\ld ab&on !m %\ld !y d s2 hav+ "s tie ( fri5d%ip or k9dr$ ) ! *iefta91 :o ?us rejo9$ ! troops unh>m$4 ,= sev]al days ,wa%+ton _h suff]$ f fev]1 accompani$ by int5se heada*e1 & 8 illness increas$ 9 viol5ce to su* a degree t he 0 unable to ride1 & _h to be convey$ = a "p ( ! "t 9 a cov]$ wagon4 ,he 0 unable to be> ! jolt+ ( ! wagon1 b x ne$$ an int]position ( ! k9dly-int5d$ au?ority ( ,g5]al ,braddock to br+ him to a halt at ! great cross+s ( ! ,y\ghiog5y4 ,!re ! g5]al assign$ him a gu>d1 provid$ him ) necess>ies1 & reque/$ him to rema91 "u c>e ( 8 physician1 ,dr4 ,craik1 until ! arrival ( ,colonel ,dunb>'s deta*m5t1 :i* 0 two days' m>* 9 ! re>2 giv+ him 8 ^w ( honor t he %\ld1 at all ev5ts1 be enabl$ to rejo9 ! ma9 division be=e x rea*$ ! ,fr5* =t4 ,! m>* ( ! army1 aft] leav+ ,wa%+ton1 0 excessively sl[4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! fir/ day1 7,june #bd?7 !y came to a des]t$ ,indian camp1 ! trees ab\t x be+ /ripp$ & pa9t$ ) ?reats & scurril\s taunts writt5 9 ! ,fr5* language1 %[+ t :ite m5 7 ) ! savages4 ,on ! next day1 ,indians 7 se5 hov]+ 9 ! woods4 ,9 cross+ a m\nta9 ! c>riages _h to be l[]$ ) ! assi/ance ( ! sailors1 by means ( tackle4 ,on ! #bf? !re 0 a labori\s m>* ( b f\r miles4 ,9 ! ev5+ !y came to a des]t$ camp1 ! fires ( :i* 7 yet burn+4 ,! m>* cont9u$ to be toilful & difficult4 ,on "o day x did n exce$ two miles1 hav+ to cut a passage ov] a m\nta94 ,on ,july #d? !y encamp$ at ,?icketty ,run4 ,! g5]al n[ suppos$ himself to be )9 ?irty miles ( ,=t ,duquesne4 ,two ,indians cons5t$ to reconnoitre x4 ,!y return$ on ! #f?1 hav+ be5 close to ! =t4 ,b few m5 7 to be se51 & few tracks1 if any4 ,gi/1 :o _h also reconnoitr$ ! =t1 return$ & corroborat$ _! /ory4 ,he _h1 h[ev]1 obs]v$ a smoke betwe5 ! camp & ! =t1 made probably by "s sc\t+ p>ty4 ,on ! same day1 dur+ ! m>*1 ?ree or f\r m51 loit]+ 9 ! re> ( ! gr5adi]s1 7 kill$ & scalp$4 ,sev]al ( ! gr5adi]s set (f to take rev5ge4 ,!y came ^u a p>ty ( ,indians1 :o held up b\ghs & gr\nd$ _! arms--! conc]t$ sign ( amity4 ,n p]ceiv+ or und]/&+ x1 ! gr5adi]s fir$ ^u !m & "o fell4 ,x prov$ to be ! son ( ,sc>ooyadi4 ,aw>e too late ( _! error1 ! gr5adi]s br\ght ! body to ! camp4 ,! conduct ( ,braddock 0 admirable on ! occasion4 ,he s5t = ! fa!r & ! o!r ,indians1 & condol$ ) !m on ! lam5table occurr5ce2 mak+ !m ! cu/om>y pres5ts ( expiation4 ,b :at 0 m to ! po9t1 he caus$ ! y\? to be buri$ ) ! honors ( w>2 at 8 reque/ ! (fic]s att5d$ ! fun]al1 & a volley 0 fir$ ov] ! grave4 ,^! soldi]-l tributes ( respect to ! deceas$1 & sympa?y ) ! survivors1 soo!d ! feel+s & gratifi$ ! pride ( ! fa!r1 & atta*$ him m firmly to ! s]vice4 ,we w return n[ to ,wa%+ton 9 8 sick encampm5t on ! banks ( ! ,y\ghiog5y1 :]e he 0 left rep9+ at ! dep>ture ( ! troops )\t him4 ,he n[ consid]$ himself suffici5tly recov]$ to rejo9 ! troops1 & 8 only anxiety 0 t he %\ld n be able to d x 9 "t = ! great bl[4 ,he 0 rejoic$1 !re=e1 on ! #c;d ( ,july1 by ! arrival ( an advanc$ p>ty ( "o hundr$ m5 convoy+ provisions4 ,be+ /ill too weak to m\nt 8 horse1 he set (f ) ! escort 9 a cov]$ wagon2 & aft] a mo/ fatigu+ j\rney1 ov] m\nta9 & ?r\gh =e/1 rea*$ ,braddock's camp on ! #h? ( ,july4 ,x 0 on ! ea/ side ( ! ,monongahela1 ab\t two miles f ! riv]1 & ab\t fifte5 miles f ,=t ,duquesne4 ,wa%+ton 0 w>mly receiv$ on 8 arrival1 especially by 8 fell[ aides-de-camp1 ,morris & ,orme4 ,he 0 j 9 "t1 = ! attack ^u ,=t ,duquesne 0 to be made on ! foll[+ day4 ,! neighbor+ c\ntry _h be5 reconnoitr$ to det]m9e ^u a plan ( attack4 ,! =t /ood on ! same side ( ! ,monongahela ) ! camp1 b !re 0 a n>r[ pass betwe5 !m ( ab\t two miles1 ) ! riv] on ! left & a v high m\nta9 on ! "r1 & 9 its pres5t /ate q impassable = c>riages4 ,! r\te det]m9$ on 0 to cross ! ,monongahela by a =d imm$iately opposite to ! camp2 proce$ along ! we/ bank ( ! riv]1 = ab\t five miles1 !n recross by ano!r =d to ! ea/]n side1 & pu% on to ! =t4 ,! riv] at ^! =ds 0 %all[1 & ! banks 7 n /eep4 ,accord+ to ! plan ( arrangem5t1 ,lieut5ant-,colonel ,gage1 ) ! advance1 0 to cross ! riv] be=e daybreak1 m>* to ! second =d1 & recross+ !re1 take po/ to secure ! passage ( ! ma9 =ce4 ,! advance 0 to be compos$ ( two companies ( gr5adi]s1 "o hundr$ & sixty infantry1 ! indep5d5t company ( ,capta9 ,horatio ,gates1 & two six-p\nd]s4 ,wa%+ton1 :o _h already se5 en\gh ( regul> troops to d\bt _! infallibility 9 wild bu%-fight+1 & :o knew ! dang]\s nature ( ! gr\nd !y 7 to trav]se1 v5tur$ to sugge/ t ! ,virg9ia rang]s1 be+ accu/om$ to ! c\ntry & to ,indian w>f>e1 might be ?r[n 9 ! advance4 ,! proposition drew an angry reply f ! g5]al1 indignant1 v probably1 t a "y prov9cial (fic] %\ld presume to s*ool a vet]an l himself4 ,e>ly next morn+ 7,july #i?71 be=e daylight1 ,colonel ,gage cross$ ) ! advance4 ,he 0 foll[$1 at "s di/ance1 by ,sir ,john ,/4 ,clair1 ) a work+ p>ty ( two hundr$ & fifty m51 to make roads = ! artill]y & baggage4 ,!y _h ) !m _! wagons ( tools1 & two six-p\nd]s4 ,by sunrise1 ! ma9 body turn$ out 9 full uni=m4 ,all look$ z if array$ = a fte1 r ?an a battle4 ,z x 0 suppos$ ! enemy w\ld be on ! wat* = ! cross+ ( ! troops1 x _h be5 agre$ t !y %\ld d x 9 ! greate/ ord]1 ) bayonets fix$1 colors fly+1 & drums & fifes beat+ & play+4 ,!y accord+ly made a gallant appe>ance z !y =d$ ! ,monongahela & w\nd along its banks & ?r\gh ! op5 =e/s4 ,ab\t noon !y rea*$ ! second =d4 ,gage1 ) ! advance1 0 on ! opposite side ( ! ,monongahela1 po/$ accord+ to ord]s2 b ! riv] bank _h n be5 suffici5tly slop$4 ,! artill]y & baggage drew up along ! bea* & halt$ until "o1 :5 ! second cross+ took place4 ,:5 all _h pass$1 !re 0 aga9 a halt close by a small /ream call$ ,frazi]'s ,run1 until ! g5]al arrang$ ! ord] ( m>*4 ,fir/ w5t ! advance1 "u ,gage1 prec$$ by ! eng9e]s & guides1 & six light horsem54 ,!n1 ,sir ,john ,/4 ,clair & ! work+ p>ty1 ) _! wagons & ! two six-p\nd]s4 ,on ea* side 7 ?r[n out f\r flank+ p>ties4 ,!n1 at "s di/ance1 ! g5]al 0 to foll[ ) ! ma9 body1 ! artill]y & baggage prec$$ & flank$ by light horse & squads ( infantry2 :ile ! ,virg9ian1 & o!r prov9cial troops1 7 to =m ! re> gu>d4 ,! gr\nd be=e !m 0 level until ab\t half a mile f ! riv]1 :]e a ris+ gr\nd1 cov]$ ) long grass1 l[ bu%es1 & scatt]$ trees1 slop$ g5tly up to a range ( hills4 ,! :ole c\ntry1 g5]ally speak+1 0 a =e/1 ) no cle> op5+ b ! road1 :i* 0 ab\t twelve feet wide1 & flank$ by two rav9es1 conceal$ by trees & ?ickets4 ,_h ,braddock be5 s*ool$ 9 ! w>f>e ( ! woods1 he w\ld h ?r[n out ,indian sc\ts or ,virg9ia rang]s 9 ! advance1 & on ! flanks1 to beat up ! woods & rav9es2 b he suff]$ 8 troops to m>* =w>d ?r\gh ! c5tre ( ! pla91 ) m]ely _! usual guides & flank+ p>ties4 ,x 0 n[ ne> two o'clock4 ,! advanc$ p>ty & ! work+ p>ty _h cross$ ! pla9 & 7 asc5d+ ! ris+ gr\nd4 ,braddock 0 ab\t to foll[ ) ! ma9 body & _h giv5 ! ^w to m>*1 :5 he he>d an excessively quick & heavy fir+ 9 front4 ,wa%+ton1 :o 0 ) ! g5]al1 surmis$ t ! evil he _h appreh5d$ _h come to pass4 ,= want ( sc\t+ p>ties ahead1 ! advance p>ties 7 sudd5ly & w>mly attack$4 ,braddock ord]$ ,lieut5ant-,colonel ,burton to ha/5 to _! assi/ance ) ! vangu>d ( ! ma9 body1 eight hundr$ /rong4 ,! residue1 f\r hundr$1 7 halt$1 & po/$ to protect ! artill]y & baggage4 ,! fir+ cont9u$1 ) fe>ful yell+4 ,!re 0 a t]rible upro>4 ,by ! g5]al's ord]s an aide-de-camp spurr$ =w>d to br+ him an acc\nt ( ! nature ( ! attack4 ,)\t wait+ = 8 return ! g5]al himself1 f9d+ ! turmoil increase1 mov$ =w>d1 leav+ ,sir ,pet] ,halket ) ! comm& ( ! baggage4 ,! van ( ! advance _h inde$ be5 tak5 by surprise4 ,x 0 compos$ ( two companies ( c>p5t]s or pione]s to cut ! road1 & two flank companies ( gr5adi]s to protect !m4 ,sudd5ly ! eng9e] :o prec$$ !m to m>k out ! road gave ! al>m1 ,fr5* & ,indians6 ,a body ( !m 0 approa*+ rapidly4 ,!re 0 %>p fir+ on bo? sides at fir/4 ,sev]al ( ! enemy fell2 among !m _! lead]2 b a murd]\s fire broke out f among trees & a rav9e on ! "r1 & ! woods res\nd$ ) une>?ly :oops & yell+s4 ,! ,indian rifle 0 at "w1 levell$ by unse5 h&s4 ,mo/ ( ! gr5adi]s & _m ( ! pione]s 7 %ot d[n4 ,! survivors 7 driv5 9 on ! advance4 ,gage ord]$ 8 m5 to fix bayonets & =m 9 ord] ( battle4 ,!y did s 9 hurry & trepidation4 ,he w\ld h scal$ a hill on ! "r1 :5ce !re 0 ! sev]e/ fir+4 ,n a platoon w\ld quit ! l9e ( m>*4 ,!y 7 m dismay$ by ! yells ?an by ! rifles ( ! unse5 savages4 ,! latt] ext5d$ !mselves along ! hill & 9 ! rav9es2 b _! :]eab\ts 0 only kn[n by _! demoniac cries & ! puffs ( smoke f _! rifles4 ,! soldi]s fir$ :]ev] !y saw ! smoke4 ,! (fic]s tri$ 9 va9 to re/ra9 !m until !y %\ld see _! foe4 ,all ord]s 7 unhe$$2 9 _! fright !y %ot at r&om1 kill+ "s ( _! own flank+ p>ties1 & ( ! vangu>d1 z !y came runn+ 94 ,! cov]t fire grew m int5se4 ,9 a %ort "t mo/ ( ! (fic]s & _m ( ! m5 ( ! advance 7 kill$ or w\nd$4 ,colonel ,gage himself receiv$ a w\nd4 ,! advance fell back 9 dismay ^u ,sir ,john ,/4 ,clair's corps1 :i* 0 equally dismay$4 ,! cannon belong+ to x 7 des]t$4 ,colonel ,burton _h come up ) ! re9=cem5t1 & 0 =m+ 8 m5 to face ! ris+ gr\nd on ! "r1 :5 bo? ( ! advanc$ deta*m5ts fell back ^u him1 & all n[ 0 confusion4 ,by ?is "t ! g5]al 0 ^u ! gr\nd4 ,he tri$ to rally ! m54 ,! colors 7 advanc$ 9 diff]5t places to sep>ate ! m5 ( ! two regim5ts4 ,! g5]al ord]$ ! (fic]s to =m ! m51 tell !m (f into small divisions1 & advance ) !m2 b ! soldi]s c\ld n be prevail$ ^u ei!r by ?reats or entreaties4 ,! ,virg9ia troops1 accu/om$ to ! ,indian mode ( fight+1 scatt]$ !mselves1 & took po/ beh9d trees1 :5ce !y c\ld pick (f ! lurk+ foe4 ,9 ?is way !y1 9 "s degree1 protect$ ! regul>s4 ,wa%+ton advis$ ,g5]al ,braddock to adopt ! same plan ) ! regul>s2 b he p]si/$ 9 =m+ !m into platoons2 consequ5tly !y 7 cut d[n f beh9d logs & trees z fa/ z !y c\ld advance4 ,sev]al attempt$ to take to ! trees1 )\t ord]s1 b ! g5]al /orm$ at !m1 call$ !m c[>ds1 & ev5 /ruck !m ) ! flat ( 8 sword4 ,sev]al ( ! ,virg9ians1 :o _h tak5 po/ & 7 do+ good s]vice 9 ?is mann]1 7 sla9 by ! fire ( ! regul>s1 direct$ :]ev] a smoke appe>$ among ! trees4 ,! (fic]s behav$ ) consummate brav]y2 & ,wa%+ton beheld ) admiration ^? :o1 9 camp or on ! m>*1 _h appe>$ to him to h an almo/ effem9ate reg>d = p]sonal ease & conv5i5ce1 n[ expos+ !mselves to imm95t dea?1 ) a c\rage t k9dl$ ) ! ?ick5+ horrors4 ,9 ! va9 hope ( inspirit+ ! m5 to drive (f ! enemy f ! flanks & rega9 ! cannon1 !y w\ld da% =w>d s+ly or 9 gr\ps4 ,!y 7 inv>iably %ot d[n2 = ! ,indians aim$ at e "o :o appe>$ to h comm&4 ,"s 7 kill$ by r&om %ot ( _! own m51 :o1 cr[d$ 9 masses1 fir$ ) affright$ rapidity1 b )\t aim4 ,soldi]s 9 ! front ranks 7 kill$ by ^? 9 ! re>4 ,betwe5 fri5d & foe1 ! slaught] ( ! (fic]s 0 t]rible4 ,?r\gh\t ?is disa/r\s day1 ,wa%+ton di/+ui%$ himself by 8 c\rage & pres5ce ( m9d4 ,8 bro!r aids1 ,orme & ,morris1 7 w\nd$ & disabl$ e>ly 9 ! action1 & ! :ole duty ( c>ry+ ! ord]s ( ! g5]al devolv$ on him4 ,8 dang] 0 imm95t & incessant4 ,he 0 9 e "p ( ! field1 a conspicu\s m>k = ! murd]\s rifle4 ,two horses 7 %ot "u him4 ,f\r bullets pass$ ?r\gh 8 coat4 ,8 escape )\t a w\nd 0 almo/ miracul\s4 ,at "o "t he 0 s5t to ! ma9 body to br+ ! artill]y into action4 ,all !re 0 likewise 9 confusion2 = ! ,indians _h ext5d$ !mselves along ! rav9e s z to flank ! res]ve & c>ry slaught] into ! ranks4 ,sir ,pet] ,halket _h be5 %ot d[n at ! head ( 8 regim5t4 ,! m5 :o %\ld h s]v$ ! guns 7 p>alyz$4 ,_h !y rak$ ! rav9es ) grape%ot ! day might h be5 sav$4 ,9 8 ardor1 ,wa%+ton sprang f 8 horse1 :eel$ & po9t$ a brass field-piece ) 8 own h&1 & direct$ an effective dis*>ge into ! woods2 b nei!r 8 ef=ts nor example 7 ( avail4 ,! m5 c\ld n be kept to ! guns4 ,braddock /ill rema9$ 9 ! c5tre ( ! field1 9 ! desp]ate hope ( retriev+ ! =tunes ( ! day4 ,8 secret>y1 ,%irley1 _h fall5 by 8 side4 ,five horses _h be5 kill$ "u him2 /ill he kept 8 gr\nd1 va9ly endeavor+ to *eck ! flight ( 8 m51 or at lea/ to effect _! retreat 9 good ord]4 ,at l5g? a bullet pass$ ?r\gh 8 "r arm1 & lodg$ itself 9 8 lungs4 ,he fell f 8 horse1 b 0 caught by ,capta9 ,/ew>t1 ( ! ,virg9ia gu>ds1 :o1 ) ! assi/ance ( ano!r ,am]ican & a s]vant1 plac$ him 9 a tumbril4 ,x 0 ) mu* difficulty !y got him out ( ! field--9 8 despair he desir$ to be left !re4 ,! r\t n[ became complete4 ,baggage1 /ores1 artill]y1 ev]y?+ 0 ab&on$4 ,! wagon]s took ea* a horse out ( 8 team & fl$4 ,! (fic]s 7 swept (f ) ! m5 9 ?is headlong flight4 ,x 0 r5d]$ m precipitate by ! %\ts & yells ( ! savages1 numb]s ( :om ru%$ =? f _! cov]ts & pursu$ ! fugitives to ! riv] side4 ,=tunately = ! latt]1 ! victors gave up ! pursuit 9 _! eag]ness to collect ! spoil4 ,! %att]$ army cont9u$ its flight aft] x _h cross$ ! ,monongahela1 a wret*$ wreck ( ! brilliant little =ce t _h rec5tly gleam$ along its banks1 confid5t ( victory4 ,out ( eighty-six (fic]s1 tw5ty-six _h be5 kill$1 & ?irty-six w\nd$4 ,! numb] ( rank & file kill$ & w\nd$ 0 upw>ds ( sev5 hundr$4 ,ab\t a hundr$ m5 7 br\ght to a halt ab\t a qu>t] ( a mile f ! =d ( ! riv]4 ,"h 0 ,braddock1 ) 8 w\nd$ aides-de-camp & "s ( 8 (fic]s4 ,braddock 0 /ill able to give ord]s1 & _h a fa9t hope ( be+ able to keep possession ( ! gr\nd until re9=c$4 ,mo/ ( ! m5 7 /ation$ 9 a v advantage\s spot ab\t two hundr$ y>ds f ! road2 & ,lieut5ant-,colonel ,burton po/$ out small p>ties & s5t9els4 ,be=e an h\r _h elaps$ mo/ ( ! m5 _h /ol5 (f4 ,be+ ?us des]t$1 ,braddock & 8 (fic]s cont9u$ _! retreat2 he w\ld h m\nt$ 8 horse b 0 unable1 & _h to be c>ri$ by soldi]s4 ,orme & ,morris 7 plac$ on litt]s borne by horses4 ,!y 7 subsequ5tly jo9$ by ,colonel ,gage ) eighty m5 :om he _h ralli$4 ,wa%+ton1 9 ! meantime1 not)/&+ 8 weak /ate1 be+ f\nd mo/ effici5t 9 fronti] s]vice1 0 s5t to ,colonel ,dunb>'s camp1 =ty miles di/ant1 ) ord]s = him to hurry =w>d provisions1 hospital /ores1 & wagons = ! w\nd$1 "u ! escort ( two gr5adi] companies4 ,x 0 a h>d & a melan*oly ride ?r\gh\t ! night & ! foll[+ day4 ,! tid+s ( ! defeat prec$$ him1 borne by ! wagon]s :o _h m\nt$ _! horses1 on ,braddock's fall1 & fl$ f ! field ( battle4 ,wa%+ton arriv$ at ! camp 9 ! ev5+4 ,! ord]s :i* he br\ght 7 execut$ dur+ ! night & he 0 9 ! saddle e>ly 9 ! morn+ accompany+ ! convoy ( supplies4 ,at ,gi/'s plantation1 ab\t ?irte5 miles (f1 he met ,gage & 8 scanty =ce escort+ ,braddock & 8 w\nd$ (fic]s4 ,capta9 ,/ew>t1 & a sad remnant ( ! ,virg9ia light horse1 /ill accompani$ ! g5]al z 8 gu>d4 ,! ,capta9 _h be5 unremitt+ 9 8 att5tions to him dur+ ! retreat4 ,!re 0 a halt ( "o day at ,dunb>'s camp = ! repose & relief ( ! w\nd$4 ,on ! #ac? !y resum$ _! melan*oly m>*1 & t night rea*$ ! ,great ,mead[s4 ,! pr\d _s ( ,braddock 0 brok5 by 8 defeat4 ,he rema9$ sil5t ! fir/ ev5+ aft] ! battle1 only ejaculat+ at night1 ,:o w\ld h ?\ght x6 ,he 0 equally sil5t ! foll[+ day2 yet hope /ill seem$ to l+] 9 8 brea/1 f ano!r ejaculation3 ,we %all bett] "k h[ to deal ) !m ano!r "t6 ,he 0 grateful = ! att5tions paid to him by ,capta9 ,/ew>t & ,wa%+ton1 & m ?an once1 x is said1 express$ 8 admiration ( ! gallantry display$ by ! ,virg9ians 9 ! action4 ,he di$ on ! night ( ! #ac?1 at ! ,great ,mead[s1 ! place ( ,wa%+ton's discomfiture 9 ! previ\s ye>4 ,8 obsequies 7 p]=m$ be=e break ( day4 ,! *apla9 hav+ be5 w\nd$1 ,wa%+ton read ! fun]al s]vice4 ,reproa* sp>$ him n1 ev5 :5 9 8 grave4 ,! failure ( ! exp$ition 0 attribut$ bo? 9 ,engl& & ,am]ica to 8 ob/9acy1 8 te*nical p$antry1 & 8 milit>y conceit4 ,he _h be5 cont9ually w>n$ to be on 8 gu>d aga9/ ambu% & surprise1 b )\t avail4 ,_h he tak5 ! advice urg$ on him by ,wa%+ton & o!rs1 to employ sc\t+ p>ties ( ,indians & rang]s1 he w\ld nev] h be5 s signally surpris$ & defeat$4 ,/ill 8 dauntless conduct on ! field ( battle %[s him to h be5 a man ( fe>less _s2 & he 0 univ]sally all[$ to be an accompli%$ discipl9>ian4 ,! obsequies ( ! un=tunate ,braddock be+ f9i%$1 ! escort cont9u$ its retreat ) ! sick & w\nd$4 ,on ! #ag?1 ! sad cavalcade rea*$ ! =t1 & 7 reliev$ f ! incessant appreh5sion ( pursuit4 ,"h1 too1 fly+ reports _h prec$$ !m1 br\ght by fugitives f ! battle1 :o1 ) ! disposition usual 9 su* cases to exagg]ate1 _h repres5t$ ! :ole army z massacr$4 ,dunb> arriv$ %ortly aft]w>d ) ! rema9d] ( ! army4 ,! true reason :y ! enemy did n pursue ! retreat+ army 0 n kn[n until "s "t aft]w>ds1 & add$ to ! disgrace ( ! defeat4 ,!y 7 n ! ma9 =ce ( ! ,fr5*1 b a m]e deta*m5t ( #gb regul>s1 #adf ,canadians1 & #fcg ,indians--#hee 9 all1 l$ by ,capta9 de ,beaujeu4 ,de ,contrecoeur1 ! comm&] ( ,=t ,duquesne1 _h receiv$ in=mation1 ?r\gh 8 sc\ts1 t ! ,engli%1 ?ree ?\s& /rong1 7 )9 six leagues ( 8 =t4 ,despair+ ( mak+ an effectual def5ce aga9/ su* a sup]ior =ce1 he 0 balanc+ 9 8 m9d :e!r to ab&on 8 =t )\t await+ _! arrival1 or to capitulate on honorable t]ms4 ,9 ?is dilemma1 ,beaujeu prevail$ on him to let him sally =? ) a deta*m5t to =m an ambu% & give *eck to ! enemy4 ,de ,beaujeu 0 to h tak5 po/ at ! riv]1 & disput$ ! passage at ! =d4 ,= t purpose he 0 hurry+ =w>d :5 discov]$ by ! pione]s ( ,gage's advance p>ty4 ,he 0 a gallant (fic]1 & fell at ! beg9n+ ( ! fight4 ,! :ole numb] ( kill$ & w\nd$ ( ,fr5* & ,indians did n exce$ sev5ty4 ,! affair ( ,braddock rema9s a memorable ev5t 9 ,am]ican hi/ory1 & has be5 *>act]iz$ z ! mo/ extraord9>y victory ev] obta9$1 & ! f>!/ flight ev] made4 ,x /ruck a fatal bl[ to ! def]5ce = ,briti% pr[ess1 :i* once am\nt$ almo/ to bigotry1 ?r\gh\t ! prov9ces4 ,,*apt] ,,ix4 ,,wa%+ton ,,9 ,,comm&4--,,panics ,,on ,,! ,,fronti]4 ,wa%+ton arriv$ at ,m\nt ,v]non on ! #bf? ( ,july1 /ill 9 feeble condition f 8 long illness4 ,8 campaign+1 ?us f>1 _h tr5*$ ^u 8 private =tune1 & impair$ "o ( ! be/ ( con/itutions4 ,8 connection ) ! army ceas$ at ! dea? ( ,braddock1 b 8 milit>y duties cont9u$ z adjutant-g5]al ( ! nor!rn division ( ! prov9ce1 & he imm$iately issu$ ord]s = ! c\nty lieut5ants to hold ! militia 9 read9ess = p>ade & ex]cise1 =esee+ t1 9 ! pres5t def5celess /ate ( ! fronti]1 !re w\ld be ne$ ( _! s]vices4 ,tid+s ( ! r\t & retreat ( ! army _h circulat$ f> & ne>1 & spread con/]nation ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry4 ,imm$iate incursions bo? ( ,fr5* & ,indians 7 appreh5d$2 & volunte] companies began to =m1 = ! purpose ( m>*+ across ! m\nta9s to ! sc5e ( dang]4 ,on ! #d? ( ,augu/1 ,gov]nor ,d9widdie conv5$ ! ,assembly to devise measures = ! public safety4 ,! s5se ( dang] _h quick5$ ! sl[ patriotism ( ! burgesses2 !y no long] held back supplies2 =ty ?\s& p\nds 7 promptly vot$1 & ord]s issu$ = ! rais+ ( a regim5t ( "o ?\s& m54 ,wa%+ton's fri5ds urg$ him to pres5t himself at ,williamsburg z a c&idate = ! comm&2 !y 7 confid5t ( 8 success1 not)/&+ t /rong int]e/ 0 mak+ = ! gov]nor's favorite1 ,colonel ,innes4 ,) m+l$ mode/y & pride1 ,wa%+ton decl9$ to be a solicitor4 ,! only t]ms1 he said1 on :i* he w\ld accept a comm& 7 a c]ta9ty z to rank & emolum5ts1 a "r to appo9t 8 field (fic]s1 & ! supply ( a suffici5t milit>y *e/2 b to solicit ! comm&1 &1 at ! same "t1 to make /ipulations1 w\ld be a little incongru\s1 & c>ry ) x ! face ( self-suffici5cy4 ,:ile ?is 0 9 agitation1 he receiv$ lett]s f 8 "m1 aga9 implor+ him n to risk himself 9 ^! fronti] w>s4 ,8 answ] 0 *>act]i/ic3 ,honor$ ,madam--,if x is 9 my p[] to avoid go+ to ! ,ohio aga91 ,i %all2 b if ! comm& is press$ ^u me by ! g5]al voice ( ! c\ntry1 & (f]$ ^u su* t]ms z _c be object$ aga9/1 x w\ld reflect di%onor on me to refuse x2 & t1 ,i am sure1 mu/1 & ought1 to give y great] uneas9ess ?an my go+ 9 an honorable comm&4 ,^u no o!r t]ms w ,i accept x4 ,on ! v day t ?is lett] 0 despat*$ 7,aug4 #ad71 he receiv$ intellig5ce ( 8 appo9tm5t to ! comm& on ! t]ms specifi$ 9 8 lett]s to 8 fri5ds4 ,8 commission nom9at$ him comm&]-9-*ief ( all ! =ces rais$1 or to be rais$ 9 ! colony4 ,! ,assembly also vot$ ?ree hundr$ p\nds to him1 & proportionate sums to ! o!r (fic]s & to ! privates ( ! ,virg9ia companies1 9 consid]ation ( _! gallant conduct & _! losses 9 ! late battle4 ,! (fic]s next 9 comm& "u him 7 ,lieut5ant-,colonel ,adam ,/eph5s & ,major ,&rew ,lewis4 ,! appo9tm5t ( ,wa%+ton to 8 pres5t /ation 0 ! m gratify+ & honorable f be+ a popul> "o1 made 9 def]5ce to public s5tim5t2 to :i* ,gov]nor ,d9widdie 0 oblig$ to sacrifice 8 /rong incl9ation 9 favor ( ,colonel ,innes4 ,x is ?\ght t ! gov]nor nev] aft]w>ds reg>d$ ,wa%+ton ) a fri5dly eye4 ,8 conduct t[>ds him subsequ5tly 0 on v>i\s occasions cold & ungraci\s4 ,hav+ held a conf]5ce ) ,gov]nor ,d9widdie at ,williamsburg1 & receiv$ 8 in/ructions1 ,wa%+ton repair$ on ! #ad? ( ,septemb] to ,w9*e/]1 :]e he fix$ 8 head-qu>t]s4 ,x 0 a place z yet ( trifl+ magnitude1 b important f its position2 be+ a c5tral po9t :]e ! ma9 roads met1 lead+ f nor? to s\? & ea/ to we/1 & comm&+ ! *annels ( traffic & communication betwe5 "s ( ! mo/ important colonies & a great ext5t ( fronti]4 ,"h he 0 br\ght into frequ5t & cordial communication ) 8 old fri5d1 ,"l ,fairfax4 ,! /ir ( w> _h reviv$ a sp>k ( t milit>y fire :i* animat$ ! vet]an nobleman 9 ! days ( 8 y\?1 :5 an (fic] 9 ! cavalry regim5t ( ! ,blues4 ,he 0 "l-lieut5ant ( ! c\nty4 ,gre5way ,c\rt 0 8 head-qu>t]s4 ,he _h organiz$ a troop ( horse1 :i* occasionally 0 ex]cis$ ab\t ! lawn ( 8 doma91 & he 0 n[ z prompt to m\nt 8 /e$ = a cavalry p>ade z he ev] 0 = a fox-*ase4 ,8 s]vices 7 soon put 9 requisition4 ,wa%+ton1 hav+ visit$ ! fronti] po/s1 e/abli%$ recruit+ places & tak5 o!r measures ( security1 _h set (f = ,williamsburg on milit>y bus9ess1 :5 an express arriv$ at ,w9*e/] f ,colonel ,/eph5s1 :o comm&$ at ,=t ,cumb]l&1 giv+ ! al>m t a body ( ,indians 7 ravag+ ! c\ntry1 burn+ ! h\ses & slaught]+ ! inhabitants4 ,! express 0 in/antly =w>d$ aft] ,wa%+ton2 9 ! meantime1 ,"l ,fairfax s5t out ord]s = ! militia ( ,fairfax & ,pr9ce ,william c\nties to arm & ha/5 to ! def5ce ( ,w9*e/]1 :]e all 0 confusion & affright4 ,"o fe>ful acc\nt foll[$ ano!r4 ,! :ole c\ntry beyond x 0 said to be at ! m]cy ( ! savages4 ,!y _h blockad$ ! rang]s 9 ! little =tresses or outpo/s provid$ = ! protection ( neighborhoods4 ,!y 7 advanc+ ^u ,w9*e/] ) fire1 tomahawk & scalp+-knife4 ,! c\ntry p 7 flock+ into ! t[n = safety--! t[nspeople 7 mov+ (f to ! settlem5ts beyond ! ,blue ,ridge4 ,! beautiful valley ( ! ,%5&oah 0 likely to become a sc5e ( savage desolation4 ,9 ! height ( ! confusion1 ,wa%+ton rode into ! t[n4 ,he _h be5 ov]tak5 by ,colonel ,/eph5s' express4 ,8 pres5ce inspir$ "s degree ( confid5ce1 & he succe$$ 9 /opp+ mo/ ( ! fugitives4 ,expresses 7 s5t (f to hurry up ! militia ord]$ out by ,"l ,fairfax4 ,sc\ts 7 ord]$ out to discov] ! numb] ( ! foe1 & convey assurances ( succor to ! rang]s said to be block$ up 9 ! =tresses1 ?\gh ,wa%+ton suspect$ ! latt] to be m encompass$ by fe> ?an by ! enemy4 ,smi?s 7 set to "w to furbi% up & repair su* fire>ms z 7 9 ! place1 & wagons 7 s5t (f = musket balls1 fl9ts1 & provisions4 ,in/ead1 h[ev]1 ( animat$ co-op]ation1 ,wa%+ton 0 enc\nt]$ by difficulties at e /ep4 ,! wagons 9 "q _h to be impress$1 & ! wagon]s compell$ by =ce to assi/4 ,no ord]s1 writes he1 are obey$1 b su* z a p>ty ( soldi]s or my own drawn sword en=ces4 ,)\t ?is1 n a s+le horse1 = ! mo/ e>ne/ occasion1 c be _h4 ,9 ! meantime ! panic & confusion increas$4 ,on ,sunday an express hurri$ into t[n1 brea?less ) ha/e & t]ror4 ,! ,indians1 he said1 7 b twelve miles (f2 !y _h attack$ ! h\se ( ,isaac ,julian2 ! inhabitants 7 fly+ = _! lives4 ,wa%+ton imm$iately ord]$ ! t[n gu>ds to be /r5g!n$2 arm$ "s recruits :o _h j arriv$1 & s5t out two sc\ts to reconnoitre ! enemy4 ,x 0 a sleepless night 9 ,w9*e/]4 ,horror increas$ ) ! dawn2 be=e ! m5 c\ld be p>ad$1 a second express arriv$1 t5 times m t]rifi$ ?an ! =m]4 ,! ,indians 7 )9 f\r miles ( ! t[n1 kill+ & de/roy+ all be=e !m4 ,he _h he>d ! con/ant fir+ ( ! savages & ! %rieks ( _! victims4 ,! t]ror ( ,w9*e/] n[ pass$ all b\nds4 ,wa%+ton put himself at ! head ( ab\t =ty m51 militia & recruits1 & pu%$ = ! sc5e ( c>nage4 ,! result is almo/ too ludicr\s = record4 ,! :ole cause ( ! al>m prov$ to be ?ree drunk5 troop]s1 c>\s+1 halloo+1 & ev] & anon fir+ (f _! pi/ols4 ,wa%+ton int]rupt$ !m 9 ! mid/ ( _! revel & blasphemy & conduct$ !m prison]s to t[n4 ,! al>m ?us orig9at+ _h spread ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry4 ,a capta91 :o arriv$ ) recruits f ,alex&ria1 report$ t he _h f\nd ! road across ! ,blue ,ridge ob/ruct$ by cr[ds ( p fly+ = _! lives1 :om he endeavor$ 9 va9 to /op4 ,!y decl>$ t ,w9*e/] 0 9 flames6 ,at l5g? ! b& ( ,indians1 ^: ravages _h produc$ ?is con/]nation ?r\gh\t ! l&1 & ^: numb]s did n exce$ "o hundr$ & fifty1 be+ satiat$ ) c>nage1 conflagration & plund]1 retreat$1 be>+ (f spoils & captives4 ,intellig5t sc\ts s5t out by ,wa%+ton foll[$ _! traces1 & br\ght back c]ta9 intellig5ce t !y _h recross$ ! ,alleghany ,m\nta9s & return$ to _! homes on ! ,ohio4 ,?is report allay$ ! public panic & re/or$ tempor>y quiet to ! h>ass$ fronti]4 ,mo/ ( ! ,indians engag$ 9 ^! ravages 7 ,delaw>es & ,%awnees1 :o1 s9ce ,braddock's defeat1 _h be5 ga9$ ov] by ! ,fr5*4 ,sc>ooyadi1 successor to ! half-k+1 rema9$ true to ! ,engli%1 & v9dicat$ 8 p to ! gov]nor & c\ncil ( ,p5nsylvania f ! *>ge ( hav+ _h any %>e 9 ! late massacres4 ,wa%+ton n[ le>n$ ! fate ( ! o!r ent]prises includ$ 9 ! plan ( milit>y op]ations4 ,! defeat ( ,braddock p>alyz$ ! exp$ition aga9/ ,niag>a4 ,! troops assembl$ at ,albany 7 /ruck ) con/]nation1 & des]t$4 ,by ! end ( ,augu/1 ,%irley 0 9 =ce at ,oswego4 ,b /orms1 sickness1 & o!r imp$im5ts caus$ ! completion ( ! ent]prise to be def]r$ until ! foll[+ ye>4 ,g54 ,wm4 ,johnson1 x w be recollect$1 _h ! comm& ( ! exp$ition aga9/ ,cr[n ,po9t1 on ,lake ,*ampla94 ,a =t 0 erect$ at ! c>ry+-place on ! ,hudson1 betwe5 t riv] & ,lake ,george1 subsequ5tly call$ ,=t ,edw>d4 ,"p ( ! =ce 7 left to g>rison x2 ! ma9 body advanc$ to ,lake ,george4 ,mean:ile !re 0 great con/]nation 9 ,canada4 ,?ree ?\s& troops1 "u ,b>on de ,dieskaw1 _h arriv$ at ,quebec4 ,yield+ to public importunities1 he advanc$ to ,cr[n ,po9t = its def5ce4 ,8 =ce 0 augm5t$ by eight hundr$ ,canadians & sev5 hundr$ ,indians1 ! latt] "u comm& ( ! ,*evali] ,/4 ,pi]re4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,johnson rema9$ encamp$ on ! s\? end ( ,lake ,george4 ,on ,septemb] #g?1 news 0 receiv$ t ! ,fr5* _h be5 se5 )9 f\r miles ( ! c>ry+-place4 ,a deta*m5t 0 s5t to int]cept !m1 :i* 0 attack$ & driv5 back4 ,a panic seiz$ ^u ! camp z ! ,fr5* em]g$ f ! =e/ 9 battle array1 l$ by ,dieskaw4 ,b ! ,canadians & ,indians held back4 ,! camp recov]$ f its panic1 artill]y & musketry op5$ on ! assailants1 ^: fire began to slack54 ,johnson's m5 & ! ,indians leap$ ov] ! brea/works & a m$ley fight ensu$1 t end$ 9 ! slaught]1 r\t1 or capture ( ! enemy4 ,dieskaw 0 mortally w\nd$2 ,/4 ,pi]re 0 sla9 9 ! attack on ! deta*m5t4 ,! b>on _h int5d$ ! surprise ( ,=t ,edw>d1 b ! ,indians & ,canadians refus$ to attack x1 fe>ful ( ! cannon3 he "h *ang$ 8 plan !re=1 & attempt$ to surprise ! camp4 ,johnson1 hav+ erect$ a /ockad$ =t1 :i* receiv$ ! "n ( ,william ,h5ry1 g>rison$ x1 & return$ to ,albany4 ,9 rew>d = 8 s]vices he receiv$ five ?\s& p\nds & a b>onetcy4 ,mortify+ exp]i5ce _h conv9c$ ,wa%+ton ( ! ineffici5cy ( ! militia laws1 & he n[ set ab\t effect+ a re=mation4 ,?r\gh 8 great & p]sev]+ ef=ts1 an act 0 pass$ 9 ! ,virg9ia ,legislature giv+ prompt op]ation to c\rt-m>tial2 puni%+ insubord9ation1 mut9y & des]tion ) adequate sev]ity2 /r5g!n+ ! au?ority ( a comm&]1 s z to enable him to en=ce ord] & discipl9e among (fic]s z well z privates2 & to avail himself1 9 "t ( em]g5cy & = ! common safety1 ( ! means & s]vices ( individuals4 ,9 discipl9+ 8 m51 !y 7 in/ruct$ n m]ely 9 ord9>y & regul> tactics1 b 9 all ! /rategy ( ,indian w>f>e1 & :at is call$ bu%-fight+--a k indisp5sable 9 ! wild w>s ( ! wild]ness4 ,/ockad$ =ts1 too1 7 con/ruct$ at v>i\s po9ts1 z places ( refuge & def5ce1 9 expos$ neighborhoods4 ,8 ex]tions1 h[ev]1 7 imp$$ by "o ( ^? que/ions ( prec$5ce :i* _h s (t5 annoy$ him1 aris+ f ! diff]5ce betwe5 cr[n & prov9cial commissions4 ,m>yl&1 hav+ by a scanty appropriation rais$ a small militia =ce1 /ation$ ,capta9 ,dagwor?y1 ) a company ( ?irty m51 at ,=t ,cumb]l&1 :i* /ood )9 ! b\nd>ies ( t prov9ce4 ,dagwor?y _h s]v$ 9 ,canada 9 ! prec$+ w>1 & _h receiv$ a k+'s commission4 ,?is he _h s9ce commut$ = half-pay1 &1 ( c\rse1 _h virtually p>t$ ) its privileges4 ,he 0 no?+ m1 !re=e1 ?an a ,m>yl& prov9cial capta91 at ! head ( ?irty m54 ,he n[1 h[ev]1 assum$ to act "u 8 royal commission1 & refus$ to obey ! ord]s ( any (fic]1 h[ev] high 8 rank1 :o m]ely held 8 commission f a gov]nor4 ,nay1 :5 ,gov]nor1 or r ,colonel ,innes1 :o comm&$ at ! =t1 0 call$ away to ,nor? ,c>ol9a by 8 private affairs1 ! capta9 took ^u himself ! comm& & insi/$ ^u x z 8 "r4 ,p>ties in/antly arose1 & qu>rels ensu$ among ! inf]ior (fic]s2 grave que/ions 7 agitat$ betwe5 ! ,gov]nors ( ,m>yl& & ,virg9ia z to ! =t itself2 ! =m] claim+ x z )9 8 prov9ce1 ! latt] insi/+ t1 z x _h be5 built accord+ to ord]s s5t by ! k+1 x 0 ! k+'s =t1 & c\ld n be subject to ! au?ority ( ,m>yl&4 ,wa%+ton refra9$ f m+l+ 9 ?is dispute2 b intimat$ t if ! comm&]-9-*ief ( ! =ces ( ,virg9ia mu/ yield prec$5ce to a ,m>yl& capta9 ( ?irty m51 he %\ld h to resign 8 commission1 z he _h be5 compell$ to d be=e1 by a "q ( milit>y rank4 ,s difficult 0 x1 h[ev]1 to settle ^! disputes ( prec$5ce1 especially :]e ! claims ( two gov]nors came 9 collision1 t x 0 det]m9$ to ref] ! matt] to ,major-g5]al ,%irley1 :o _h succe$$ ,braddock 9 ! g5]al comm& ( ! colonies4 ,= ?is purpose ,wa%+ton 0 to g to ,bo/on1 obta9 a decision f ,%irley ( ! po9t 9 dispute1 & a g5]al regulation by :i* ^! difficulties c\ld be prev5t$ 9 future4 ,x 0 ?\ght1 also1 t 9 a conf]5ce ) ! comm&]-9-*ief he might in=m himself ( ! milit>y measures 9 contemplation4 ,accord+ly1 on ! #d? ( ,febru>y 7#agef71 leav+ ,colonel ,adam ,/eph5s 9 comm& ( ! troops1 ,wa%+ton set out on 8 mission1 accompani$ by 8 aide-de-camp1 ,capta9 ,george ,m]c]1 ( ,virg9ia1 & ,capta9 ,/ew>t1 ( ! ,virg9ia light horse4 ,! p>ty travell$ 9 ,virg9ia /yle1 on horseback1 att5d$ by _! black s]vants 9 liv]y4 ,9 ?is way !y accompli%$ a j\rney ( five hundr$ miles 9 ! dep? ( w9t]2 /opp+ = "s days at ,philadelphia & ,new ,york4 ,^? cities 7 !n comp>atively small1 & ! arrival ( a p>ty ( "y ,s\!rn (fic]s attract$ att5tion4 ,! late disa/r\s battle 0 /ill ! !me ( e tongue1 & ! honorable way 9 :i* ^! "y (fic]s _h acquitt$ !mselves 9 x made !m objects ( univ]sal int]e/4 ,wa%+ton's fame1 especially1 _h gone be=e him2 hav+ be5 spread by ! (fic]s :o _h s]v$ ) him & by ! public honors decre$ him by ! ,virg9ia ,legislature4 ,! mission to ,g5]al ,%irley 0 entirely successful z to ! "q ( rank4 ,a writt5 ord] f ! comm&]-9-*ief det]m9$ t ,dagwor?y 0 entitl$ to ! rank ( a prov9cial capta9 only1 & ( c\rse1 mu/ on all occasions give prec$5ce to ,colonel ,wa%+ton z a prov9cial field (fic]4 ,! latt] 0 disappo9t$1 h[ev]1 9 ! hope ( gett+ himself & 8 (fic]s put ^u ! regul> e/abli%m5t1 ) commissions f ! k+1 & _h to rema9 subject$ to mortify+ que/ions ( rank & etiquette :5 s]v+ 9 company ) regul> troops4 ,f ,g5]al ,%irley he le>nt t ! ma9 objects ( ! ensu+ campaign w\ld be ! r$uction ( ,=t ,niag>a1 s z to cut (f ! communication betwe5 ,canada & ,l\isiana1 ! capture ( ,ticond]oga & ,cr[n ,po9t1 z a measure ( safety = ,new ,york1 ! besieg+ ( ,=t ,duquesne1 & ! m5ac+ ( ,quebec by a body ( troops :i* 7 to advance by ! ,k5nebec ,riv]4 ,! (ficial c>e] ( ,g5]al ,%irley 0 draw+ to a close4 ,he 0 recall$ to ,engl&1 & 0 to be sup]s$$ by ,g5]al ,ab]crombie4 ,! g5]al comm& 9 ,am]ica1 h[ev]1 0 to be held by ! ,e>l ( ,l\d\n1 :o 0 inve/$ ) p[]s almo/ equal to ^? ( a vic]oy1 be+ plac$ above all ! colonial gov]nors4 ,beside 8 g5]al comm& he 0 to be gov]nor ( ,virg9ia & colonel ( a royal ,am]ican regim5t ( f\r battalions1 to be rais$ 9 ! colonies1 b furni%$ ) (fic]s :o1 l himself1 _h se5 =eign s]vice4 ,! campaign w\ld op5 on 8 arrival1 :i* x 0 expect$ w\ld be e>ly 9 ! spr+2 & brilliant results 7 anticipat$4 ,wa%+ton rema9$ t5 days 9 ,bo/on1 receiv+ ! mo/ hospitable att5tions f ! polite & intellig5t society ( ! place1 aft] :i* he return$ to ,new ,york4 ,tradition gives v diff]5t motives f ^? ( bus9ess = 8 soj\rns 9 ! latt] city4 ,he f\nd !re an e>ly fri5d & s*ool-mate1 ,bev]ly ,rob9son1 son ( ,john ,rob9son1 speak] ( ! ,virg9ia ,h\se ( ,burgesses4 ,he 0 liv+ happily & prosp]\sly ) a "y & weal?y bride1 hav+ m>ri$ "o ( ! nieces & heiresses ( ,mr4 ,adolphus ,philipse1 a ri* l&hold]4 ,at ! h\se ( ,mr4 ,bev]ly ,rob9son1 ,wa%+ton met ,miss ,m>y ,philipse1 si/] ( ,mrs4 ,rob9son1 a "y lady ^: p]sonal attractions are said to h rivall$ h] reput$ weal?4 ,a life ( con/ant activity & c>e1 pass$ = ! mo/ "p 9 ! wild]ness & on ! fronti]1 f> f female society1 _h left ,wa%+ton little mood or leisure = ! indulg5ce ( ! t5d] s5tim5t2 b made him m s5sible1 9 ! pres5t brief int]val ( gay & social life1 to ! attractions ( an elegant woman1 br\ght up 9 ! polite circle ( ,new ,york4 ,t he 0 an op5 admir] ( ,miss ,philipse is an hi/orical fact2 t he s\ght h] h&1 b 0 refus$1 is traditional4 ,! mo/ probable v]sion ( ! /ory is1 t he 0 call$ away by 8 public duties be=e he _h made suffici5t approa*es 9 8 siege ( ! lady's he>t to w>rant a summons to surr5d]4 ,9 ! latt] "p ( ,m>* we f9d him at ,williamsburg att5d+ ! op5+ ( ! ,legislature ( ,virg9ia1 eag] to promote measures = ! protection ( ! fronti] & ! capture ( ,=t ,duquesne--! lead+ object ( 8 ambition4 ,:ile ?us engag$1 he receiv$ a lett] f a fri5d & confidant 9 ,new ,york1 w>n+ him to ha/5 back to t city be=e x 0 too late1 z ,capta9 ,morris1 :o _h be5 8 fell[ aide-de-camp "u ,braddock1 0 lay+ close siege to ,miss ,philipse4 ,/]n] al>ms1 h[ev]1 summon$ him 9 ano!r direction4 ,expresses f ,w9*e/] br\ght ^w t ! ,fr5* _h made ano!r sortie f ,=t ,duquesne1 accompani$ by a b& ( savages1 & 7 spread+ t]ror & desolation ?r\gh ! c\ntry4 ,9 ?is mom5t ( exig5cy all s(t] claims 7 =gott52 ,wa%+ton repair$ 9 all ha/e to 8 po/ at ,w9*e/]1 & ,capta9 ,morris 0 left to urge 8 suit unrivall$ & c>ry (f ! prize4 ,report _h n exagg]at$ ! tr\bles ( ! fronti]4 ,x 0 m>aud$ by m]ciless b&s ( savages1 l$1 9 "s in/ances1 by ,fr5*m54 ,travell]s 7 murd]$1 f>m h\ses burnt d[n1 families but*]$1 & ev5 /ockad$ =ts1 or h\ses ( refuge1 attack$ 9 op5 day4 ,! m>aud]s _h cross$ ! m\nta9s & p5etrat$ ! valley ( ! ,%5&oah4 ,wa%+ton1 on 8 arrival at ,w9*e/]1 f\nd ! inhabitants 9 great dismay4 ,he resolv$ imm$iately to organize a =ce1 compos$ p>tly ( troops f ,=t ,cumb]l&1 p>tly ( militia f ,w9*e/] & its vic9ity1 to put himself at its head1 & sc\r ! woods & suspect$ places 9 all ! m\nta9s & valleys ( ?is "p ( ! fronti]1 9 que/ ( ! ,indians & _! m cruel associates4 ,he accord+ly despat*$ an express to ,=t ,cumb]l& ) ord]s = a deta*m5t f ! g>rison2 b h[1 said he1 are m5 to be rais$ at ,w9*e/]1 s9ce ord]s are no long] reg>d$ 9 ! c\nty8 ,"l ,fairfax1 & o!r militia (fic]s ) :om he consult$1 advis$ t ea* capta9 %\ld call a private mu/] ( 8 m51 & read be=e !m an address1 or exhortation z x 0 call$1 be+ an appeal to _! patriotism & fe>s1 & a summons to assemble on ! #ae? ( ,april to enroll !mselves = ! project$ m\nta9 =ay4 ,?is measure 0 adopt$2 ! private mu/]+s occurr$2 ! exhortation 0 read2 ! "t & place ( assemblage appo9t$2 b1 :5 ! day ( enrollm5t arriv$1 n m ?an fifte5 m5 appe>$ ^u ! gr\nd4 ,9 ! meantime ! express return$ ) sad acc\nts f ,=t ,cumb]l&4 ,no troops c\ld be furni%$ f t qu>t]4 ,! g>rison 0 sc>cely /rong en\gh = self-def5ce1 hav+ s5t out deta*m5ts 9 diff]5t directions4 ,horrors accumulat$ at ,w9*e/]4 ,e h\r br\ght its tale ( t]ror1 true or false1 ( h\ses burnt1 families massacr$1 or beleagu]$ & fami%+ 9 /ockad$ =ts4 ,! dang] approa*$4 ,a sc\t+ p>ty _h be5 attack$ 9 ! ,w>m ,spr+ ,m\nta91 ab\t tw5ty miles di/ant1 by a l>ge body ( ,fr5* & ,indians1 mo/ly on horseback4 ,! capta9 ( ! sc\t+ p>ty & sev]al ( 8 m5 _h be5 sla91 & ! re/ put to flight4 ,an attack 0 appreh5d$1 & ! t]rors ( ! p rose to agony4 ,!y n[ turn$ to ,wa%+ton z _! ma9 hope4 ,! wom5 surr\nd$ him1 hold+ up _! *ildr5 & implor+ him ) te>s & cries to save !m f ! savages4 ,! y\?ful comm&] look$ r\nd on ! suppliant cr[d ) a c\nt5ance beam+ ) pity & a he>t wrung ) angui%4 ,a lett] to ,gov]nor ,d9widdie drew f him an in/ant ord] = a militia =ce f ! upp] c\nties to 8 assi/ance2 b ! ,virg9ia newspap]s1 9 descant+ on ! fronti] tr\bles1 ?rew discr$it on ! army & its (fic]s1 & atta*$ blame to its comm&]4 ,/ung to ! quick by ?is inju/ice1 ,wa%+ton publicly decl>$ t no?+ b ! imm95t dang] ( ! times prev5t$ him f in/antly resign+ a comm& f :i* he c\ld nev] reap ei!r honor or b5efit4 ,8 s5sitiv5ess call$ =? /rong lett]s f 8 fri5ds1 assur+ him ( ! high s5se ent]ta9$ at ! seat ( gov]nm5t1 & else:]e1 ( 8 m]its & s]vices4 ,9 fact1 ! situation & s]vices ( ! y\?ful comm&]1 %ut up 9 a fronti] t[n1 de/itute ( =ces1 surr\nd$ by savage foes1 gallantly1 ?\gh despair+ly1 devot+ himself to ! safety ( a suff]+ p1 7 prop]ly und]/ood ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry1 & excit$ a gl[ ( en?usiasm 9 8 favor4 ,! ,legislature1 too1 began at l5g? to act1 b timidly & ineffici5tly4 ,its measure ( relief 0 an additional appropriation ( tw5ty ?\s& p\nds1 & an increase ( ! prov9cial =ce to fifte5 hundr$ m54 ,) ?is1 x 0 propos$ to erect & g>rison a *a9 ( fronti] =ts1 ext5d+ ?r\gh ! ranges ( ! ,alleghany ,m\nta9s1 f ! ,potomac to ! bord]s ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a2 a di/ance ( betwe5 ?ree & f\r hundr$ miles4 ,?is 0 "o ( ! inconsid]ate projects devis$ by ,gov]nor ,d9widdie4 ,wa%+ton1 9 lett]s to ! gov]nor & to ! speak] ( ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses1 urg$ ! impolicy ( su* a plan1 ) _! actual =ce & means4 ,! =ts1 he obs]v$1 ought to be )9 fifte5 or eighte5 miles ( ea* o!r1 t _! spies might be able to keep wat* ov] ! int]v5+ c\ntry1 o!rwise ! ,indians w\ld pass betwe5 !m unp]ceiv$1 effect _! ravages1 & escape to ! m\nta9s1 swamps & rav9es be=e ! troops f ! =ts c\ld be assembl$ to pursue !m4 ,!y ought ea* to be g>rison$ ) eighty or a hundr$ m51 s z to af=d deta*m5ts ( suffici5t /r5g?1 )\t leav+ ! g>rison too weak4 ,x 0 evid5t1 !re=e1 obs]v$ he1 t to g>rison prop]ly su* a l9e ( =ts w\ld require at lea/ two ?\s& m54 ,& ev5 !n1 a l9e ( su* ext5t might be brok5 ?r\gh at "o end be=e ! o!r end c\ld yield assi/ance4 ,8 idea ( a def5sive plan 0 to build a /rong =t at ,w9*e/]1 ! c5tral po9t1 :]e all ! ma9 roads met ( a wide range ( scatt]$ settlem5ts1 :]e tid+s c\ld soone/ be collect$ f e qu>t]1 & :5ce re9=cem5ts & supplies c\ld mo/ readily be =w>d$4 ,x 0 to be a gr& deposit ( milit>y /ores1 a resid5ce = comm&+ (fic]s1 a place ( refuge = ! wom5 & *ildr5 9 "t ( al>m1 :5 ! m5 _h sudd5ly to take ! field2 9 a ^w1 x 0 to be ! citadel ( ! fronti]4 ,beside ?is1 he w\ld h ?ree or f\r l>ge =tresses erect$ at conv5i5t di/ances ^u ! fronti]s1 ) p[]ful g>risons1 s z to be able to ?r[ out1 9 con/ant succession1 /rong sc\t+ p>ties to range ! c\ntry4 ,=t ,cumb]l& he condemn$ z be+ out ( ! prov9ce & out ( ! track ( ,indian incursions4 ,8 repres5tations ) respect to milit>y laws & regulations 7 equally cog5t4 ,9 ! late act ( ! ,assembly = rais+ a regim5t x 0 provid$ t1 9 cases ( em]g5cy1 if recruits %\ld n (f] 9 suffici5t numb]1 ! militia might be draft$ to supply ! defici5cies1 b only to s]ve until ,decemb]1 & n to be m>*$ out ( ! prov9ce4 ,9 ?is case1 said he1 be=e !y h ent]$ ^u s]vice1 or got ! lea/ smatt]+ ( duty1 !y w claim a dis*>ge2 if !y are pursu+ an enemy :o has committ$ ! mo/ unhe>d-( cruelties1 he has only to /ep across ! ,potomac & he is safe4 ,!n z to ! limits ( s]vice1 !y might j z easily h be5 enli/$ = sev5te5 mon?s z sev54 ,!n z to puni%m5ts3 dea?1 x 0 true1 _h be5 decre$ = mut9y & des]tion2 b !re 0 no puni%m5t = c[>dice2 = hold+ correspond5ce ) ! enemy2 = quitt+1 or sleep+ on "o's po/2 all capital (f5ces1 accord+ to ! milit>y codes ( ,europe4 ,nei!r 7 !re provisions = qu>t]+ or billet+ soldi]s1 or impress+ wagons & o!r conveyances1 9 times ( exig5cy4 ,to cr[n all1 no c\rt-m>tial c\ld sit out ( ,virg9ia2 a mo/ emb>rass+ regulation1 :5 troops 7 fifty or a hundr$ miles beyond ! fronti]4 ,he e>ne/ly sugge/$ am5dm5ts on all ^! po9ts1 z well z ) reg>d to ! soldi]s' pay2 :i* 0 less ?an t ( ! regul> troops1 or ! troops ( mo/ ( ! o!r prov9ces4 ,all ^! sugge/ions1 %[+ at ?is y\?ful age t =e?\ght & circumspection :i* di/+ui%$ him ?r\gh\t life1 7 repeat$ly & eloqu5tly urg$ ^u ,gov]nor ,d9widdie1 ) v little effect4 ,! plan ( a fronti] l9e ( tw5ty-?ree =ts 0 p]si/$ 94 ,=t ,cumb]l& 0 p]t9aci\sly kept up at a great & useless exp5se ( m5 & money1 & ! militia laws rema9$ lax & ineffici5t4 ,x 0 decre$1 h[ev]1 t ! great c5tral =t at ,w9*e/]1 recomm5d$ by ,wa%+ton1 %\ld be erect$4 ,9 ! height ( ! al>m a company ( "o hundr$ g5tlem51 m\nt$ & equipp$1 volunte]$ _! s]vices to repair to ! fronti]4 ,!y 7 head$ by ,peyton ,r&olph4 ,no d\bt !y w\ld h conduct$ !mselves gallantly _h !y be5 put to ! te/2 b be=e !y arriv$ ne> ! sc5e ( dang] ! al>m 0 ov]4 ,ab\t ! beg9n+ ( ,may1 sc\ts br\ght 9 ^w t ! tracks ( ! m>aud+ savages t5d$ t[>d ,=t ,duquesne1 z if on ! return4 ,9 a little :ile x 0 asc]ta9$ t !y _h recross$ ! ,alleghany ,m\nta9 to ! ,ohio 9 su* numb]s z to leave a beat5 track1 equal to t made 9 ! prec$+ ye> by ! army ( ,braddock4 ,! repeat$ inroads ( ! savages call$ = an effectual & p]man5t *eck4 ,! idea ( be+ con/antly subject to ! irruptions ( a deadly foe1 t mov$ ) /eal? & my/]y1 & 0 only to be trac$ by its ravages & c\nt$ by its footpr9ts1 disc\rag$ all settlem5t ( ! c\ntry4 ,! beautiful valley ( ! ,%5&oah 0 fa/ becom+ a des]t$ & a sil5t place4 ,h] p1 = ! mo/ "p1 _h fl$ to ! old] settlem5ts s\? ( ! m\nta9s1 & ! ,blue ,ridge 0 likely soon to become virtually ! fronti] l9e ( ! prov9ce4 ,,*apt] ,x4 ,,fronti] ,,s]vice4 ,?r\gh\t ! summ] ( #agef1 ,wa%+ton ex]t$ himself dilig5tly 9 c>ry+ out measures det]m9$ ^u = fronti] security4 ,! great =tress at ,w9*e/] 0 comm5c$1 & ! "w urg$ =w>d z exp$iti\sly z ! delays & p]plexities incid5t to a badly organiz$ s]vice w\ld p]mit4 ,x receiv$ ! "n ( ,=t ,l\d\n1 9 honor ( ! comm&]-9-*ief1 ^: arrival 9 ,virg9ia 0 hopefully anticipat$4 ,z to ! sites ( ! fronti] po/s1 !y 7 decid$ ^u by ,wa%+ton & 8 (fic]s1 aft] frequ5t & long consultations2 p>ties 7 s5t out to "w on !m1 & m5 recruit$ & militia draft$ to g>rison !m4 ,wa%+ton visit$ occasionally su* z 7 9 progress1 & ne> at h&4 ,9 ! autumn1 he made a t\r ( inspection along ! :ole l9e1 accompani$ by 8 fri5d1 ,capta9 ,hugh ,m]c]4 ,?is t\r furni%$ repeat$ pro(s ( ! ineffici5cy ( ! militia sy/em4 ,9 "o place he attempt$ to raise a =ce ) :i* to sc\r a region infe/$ by rov+ b&s ( savages4 ,aft] wait+ sev]al days1 b five m5 answ]$ to 8 summons4 ,9 ano!r place1 :]e ?ree companies _h be5 ord]$ to ! relief ( a =t attack$ by ! ,indians1 all t c\ld be mu/]$ 7 a capta91 a lieut5ant1 & sev5 or eight m54 ,:5 ! militia 7 draft$1 & appe>$ "u arms1 ! case 0 n mu* bett]4 ,x 0 n[ late 9 ! autumn3 _! t]m ( s]vice1 by ! act ( ! ,legislature1 expir$ 9 ,decemb]1--half ( ! "t1 !re=e1 0 lo/ 9 m>*+ out & home4 ,_! wa/e ( provisions 0 enorm\s4 ,to be put on all[ance1 l o!r soldi]s1 !y consid]$ an indignity4 ,= want ( prop] milit>y laws1 !y 7 ob/9ate1 self-will$ & p]v]se4 ,! g>risons 7 weak = want ( m51 b m s f indol5ce & irregul>ity4 ,n "o 0 9 a po/ure ( def5ce2 few b might be surpris$ ) ! greate/ ease4 ,at "o =t ! ,indians ru%$ f _! lurk+-place1 p\nc$ ^u sev]al *ildr5 play+ "u ! walls1 & bore !m (f be=e !y 7 discov]$4 ,ano!r =t 0 surpris$1 & _m ( ! p massacr$ 9 ! same mann]4 ,:at r5d]$ ?is ye>'s s]vice peculi>ly irksome & emb>rass+ to ,wa%+ton1 0 ! nature ( 8 correspond5ce ) ,gov]nor ,d9widdie4 ,t g5tleman1 ei!r f ! natural hurry & confusion ( 8 m9d1 or f a real disposition to p]plex1 0 extremely ambigu\s & unsatisfactory 9 mo/ ( 8 ord]s & replies4 ,9 no?+ 0 ?is disposition to p]plex m app>5t ?an 9 ! gov]nor's replies respect+ ,=t ,cumb]l&4 ,wa%+ton _h repeat$ly urg$ ! ab&onm5t ( ?is =t z a place ( fronti] deposit1 be+ )9 ! b\nds ( ano!r prov9ce & out ( ! track ( ,indian incursion2 s t (t5 ! al>m w\ld n rea* !re until aft] ! mis*ief _h be5 effect$4 ,he appli$1 at l5g?1 = p>ticul> & positive directions f ! gov]nor on ?is head4 ,! foll[+1 says he1 is an exact copy ( 8 answ]3 ',=t ,cumb]l& is a k+'s =t1 & built *iefly at ! *>ge ( ! colony1 !re=e prop]ly "u our direction until a new gov]nor is appo9t$4' ,n[1 :e!r ,i am to und]/& ?is aye or no to ! pla9 simple "q ask$1 ,is ! =t to be cont9u$ or remov$8 ,i "k n4 ,b 9 all important matt]s ,i am direct$ 9 ?is ambigu\s & unc]ta9 way4 ,gov]nor ,d9widdie subsequ5tly made himself explicit on ?is po9t4 ,tak+ (f5ce at "s ( ,wa%+ton's comm5ts on ! milit>y affairs on ! fronti]1 he made ! /& ( a self-will$ & ob/9ate man1 9 ! case ( ,=t ,cumb]l&2 & repres5t$ x 9 su* a light to ,"l ,l\d\n z to draw f 8 lord%ip an ord] t x %\ld be kept up1 & an impli$ c5sure ( ! conduct ( ,wa%+ton 9 slight+ a po/ ( su* p>am\nt importance4 ,?us p[]fully support$1 ,d9widdie w5t s f> z to ord] t ! g>risons %\ld be )drawn f ! /ockades & small fronti] =ts1 & mo/ ( ! troops f ,w9*e/]1 to /r5g!n ,=t ,cumb]l&1 :i* 0 n[ to become head-qu>t]s4 ,by ^! m$dlesome moves all previ\s arrangem5ts 7 rev]s$1 ev]y?+ 0 ?r[n into confusion1 & enorm\s losses & exp5ses 7 incurr$4 ,gov]nor ,d9widdie _h nev] recov]$ f ! pique caus$ by ! popul> elevation ( ,wa%+ton to ! comm& 9 pref]5ce to 8 favorite1 ,colonel ,innes4 ,8 irritation 0 kept alive by a little ,scotti% faction1 :o 7 desir\s ( disgu/+ ,wa%+ton ) ! s]vice1 s z to induce him to resign & make way = 8 rival4 ,!y might h c>ri$ _! po9t dur+ ! panic at ,w9*e/]1 _h n 8 patriotism & 8 sympa?y ) ! public di/ress be5 m p[]ful ?an 8 self-love4 ,he det]m9$1 he said1 to be> up "u ^! emb>rassm5ts 9 ! hope ( bett] regulations :5 ,"l ,l\d\n %\ld arrive2 to :om he look$ = ! future fate ( ,virg9ia4 ,:ile ^! ev5ts 7 occurr+ on ! ,virg9ia fronti]1 milit>y ev5ts w5t on t>dily & heavily at ! nor?4 ,! campaign aga9/ ,canada hung fire4 ,! armam5t com+ out = ! purpose "u ,"l ,l\d\n 0 delay$4 ,g54 ,ab]crombie rea*$ ,albany ,june #be?1 ) two regim5ts4 ,july #ab? ^w 0 receiv$ t ! =ts ,ont>io & ,oswego 7 m5ac$ by ! ,fr5*4 ,relief 0 delay$ until ! arrival ( ,"l ,l\d\n1 :i* took place on ! #bi? ( ,july4 ,aft] "s delays ,g54 ,webb left ,albany1 ,augu/ #ab?1 = ! relief ( ,oswego4 ,b :ile ! ,briti% comm&]s _h debat$1 ,field-m>%al ! ,m>quis de ,montcalm _h act$4 ,he 0 a diff]5t k9d ( soldi] f ,ab]crombie or ,l\d\n4 ,a capaci\s m9d & ent]pris+ _s animat$ a small1 b active & untir+ frame4 ,quick 9 ?\ght1 quick 9 spee*1 quick] /ill 9 action1 he compreh5d$ e ?+ at a glance1 & mov$ f po9t to po9t ( ! prov9ce ) a cel]ity & secrecy t completely baffl$ 8 sl[ & pond]+ antagoni/s4 ,cr[n ,po9t & ,ticond]oga 7 visit$1 & /eps tak5 to /r5g!n _! works2 !n1 ha/5+ to ,montreal1 he put himself at ! head ( a =ce ( regul>s1 ,canadians1 & ,indians2 asc5d$ ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce to ,lake ,ont>io2 block$ up ! m\? ( ! ,oswego by 8 vessels1 l&$ 8 guns1 & besieg$ ! two =ts2 drove ! g>rison out ( "o into ! o!r2 kill$ ! comm&]1 ,colonel ,m]c]1 & compell$ ! g>risons to surr5d] prison]s ( w>4 ,8 bl[ a*iev$1 ,montcalm return$ 9 triumph to ,montreal4 ,! season 0 n[ too f> advanc$ = ,"l ,l\d\n to ent] ^u any great milit>y ent]prise2 he po/pon$1 !re=e1 ! great nor!rn campaign1 s mu* talk$ ( & debat$1 until ! foll[+ ye>4 ,circum/ances _h l$ ,wa%+ton to ?9k t ,"l ,l\d\n _h receiv$ impressions to 8 prejudice by false repres5tations ( facts1 & t a wrong idea prevail$ at head-qu>t]s respect+ ! /ate ( milit>y affairs 9 ,virg9ia4 ,he 0 anxi\s1 !re=e1 = an opportunity ( plac+ all ^! matt]s 9 a prop] light2 &1 und]/&+ t !re 0 to be a meet+ 9 ,philadelphia 9 ! mon? ( ,m>*1 betwe5 ,"l ,l\d\n & ! s\!rn gov]nors1 to consult ab\t measures ( def5ce = _! respective prov9ces1 he wrote to ,gov]nor ,d9widdie = p]mission to att5d x4 ,i _c conceive1 writes ,d9widdie 9 reply1 :at s]vice y c be ( 9 go+ !re1 z ! plan conc]t$ w1 9 c\rse1 be communicat$ to y & ! o!r (fic]s4 ,h[ev]1 z y seem s e>ne/ to g1 ,i n[ give y leave4 ,?is ungraci\s reply seem$ to w>rant ! suspicions ent]ta9$ by "s ( ,wa%+ton's fri5ds1 t x 0 ! busy p5 ( ,gov]nor ,d9widdie :i* _h giv5 ! false repres5tation ( facts to ,"l ,l\d\n4 ,ab\t a mon?1 !re=e1 be=e ! "t ( ! meet+1 ,wa%+ton address$ a long lett] to 8 lord%ip1 explanatory ( milit>y affairs 9 ! qu>t] :]e he _h comm&$4 ,9 ?is he set =? ! v>i\s defects 9 ! militia laws ( ,virg9ia2 ! errors 9 its sy/em ( def5ce1 & ! inevitable confusion :i* _h !nce result$4 ,! mann] 9 :i* ,wa%+ton 0 receiv$ by ,"l ,l\d\n on arriv+ 9 ,philadelphia1 %[$ him at once t 8 long1 explanatory lett] _h produc$ ! desir$ effect1 & t 8 "* & conduct 7 ju/ly appreciat$4 ,dur+ 8 soj\rn 9 ,philadelphia he 0 frequ5tly consult$ on po9ts ( fronti] s]vice1 & 8 advice 0 g5]ally adopt$4 ,on "o po9t x fail$4 ,he advis$ t an attack %\ld be made on ,=t ,duquesne1 simultane\s ) ! attempts on ,canada4 ,at su* "t a great "p ( ! g>rison w\ld be drawn away to aid 9 ! def5ce ( t prov9ce1 & a bl[ might be /ruck m likely to insure ! peace & safety ( ! s\!rn fronti] ?an all its =ts & def5ces4 ,"l ,l\d\n1 h[ev]1 0 n to be conv9c$1 or at lea/ p]suad$4 ,accord+ to 8 plan1 ! middle & s\!rn prov9ces 7 to ma9ta9 a m]ely def5sive w>f>e4 ,wa%+ton 0 also disappo9t$ a second "t 9 ! hope ( hav+ 8 regim5t plac$ on ! same foot+ z ! regul> army & ( obta9+ a k+'s commission2 ! latt] he 0 de/9$ nev] to hold4 ,8 repres5tations ) respect to ,=t ,cumb]l& _h ! desir$ effect 9 c\nt]act+ ! mis*iev\s int]m$dl+ ( ,d9widdie4 ,! ,virg9ia troops & /ores 7 ord]$ to be aga9 remov$ to ,=t ,l\d\n1 at ,w9*e/]1 :i* once m became head-qu>t]s1 :ile ,=t ,cumb]l& 0 left to be occupi$ by a ,m>yl& g>rison4 ,! great plan ( op]ations at ! nor? 0 aga9 doom$ to failure4 ,! r$uction ( ,cr[n ,po9t1 on ,lake ,*ampla91 :i* _h long be5 m$itat$1 0 laid aside1 & ! capture ( ,l\isburg sub/itut$1 z an acquisition ( f> great] importance4 ,?is 0 a place ( great consequ5ce1 situat$ on ! isle ( ,cape ,breton1 & /rongly =tifi$4 ,x comm&$ ! fi%]ies ( ,newf\ndl&1 ov]aw$ ,new ,engl&1 & 0 a ma9 bulw>k to ,acadia4 ,9 ,july1 ,l\d\n set sail = ,halifax1 ) ne>ly six ?\s& m51 to jo9 ) ,admiral ,holb\rne1 :o _h arriv$ at t port ) elev5 %ips ( ! l9e1 & transports hav+ on bo>d six ?\s& m54 ,) ?is unit$ =ce ,"l ,l\d\n anticipat$ ! c]ta9 capture ( ,l\isburg4 ,b ! ,fr5* 7 aga9 too quick = him4 ,admiral de ,bois de la ,mo! _h arriv$ at ,l\isburg ) sev5te5 %ips ( ! l9e & ?ree frigates4 ,! place 0 asc]ta9$ to be well =tifi$ & g>rison$4 ,"l ,l\d\n1 aw>e ( ! probability ( defeat & ! ru9 x w\ld br+ ^u ,briti% arms 9 ,am]ica1 wisely1 ?\gh +lori\sly1 return$ to ,new ,york4 ,sc>ce _h ! tid+s ( 8 lord%ip's dep>ture = ,l\isburg rea*$ ,canada1 :5 ,montcalm took ! =t4 ,=t ,william ,h5ry1 on ! s\!rn %ore ( ,lake ,george1 0 n[ 8 object4 ,colonel ,munro1 ) five hundr$ m51 =m$ ! g>rison4 ,) eight ?\s& m5 ,montcalm inve/$ ! =t1 & aft] an ob/9ate resi/ance ! brave ,colonel ,munro surr5d]$1 b n until mo/ ( 8 cannon 7 bur/ & 8 ammunition exp5d$4 ,he obta9$ honorable t]ms4 ,montcalm demoli%$ ! =t1 & return$ to ,canada4 ,dur+ ^! un=tunate op]ations to ! nor?1 ,wa%+ton 0 /ation$ at ,w9*e/]1 %orn ( "p ( 8 =ce by a deta*m5t to ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 & left ) sev5 hundr$ m5 to def5d a fronti] ( m ?an ?ree hundr$ & fifty miles 9 ext5t4 ,! capture & demolition ( ,oswego by ,montcalm _h produc$ a disa/r\s effect4 ,! :ole c\ntry ( ! five nations 0 ab&on$ to ! ,fr5*4 ,! fronti]s ( ,p5nsylvania1 ,m>yl& & ,virg9ia 7 h>ass$ by repeat$ inroads ( ,fr5* & ,indians1 & ,wa%+ton _h ! mortification to see ! noble valley ( ! ,%5&oah almo/ des]t$ by its inhabitants & fa/ relaps+ into a wild]ness4 ,! ye> wore away on 8 "p 9 ! h>ass+ s]vice ( def5d+ a wide fronti] ) an insuffici5t & badly organiz$ =ce1 & ! vexations he exp]i5c$ 7 height5$ by cont9ual misund]/&+s ) ,gov]nor ,d9widdie1 :o 0 evid5tly actuat$ by ! petty pique ( a n>r[ & illib]al m9d1 impati5t ( contradiction1 ev5 :5 9 error4 ,he took advantage ( 8 (ficial /ation to v5t 8 sple5 & gratify 8 petulance 9 a v>iety ( ways incompatible ) ! c\rtesy ( a g5tleman4 ,x may excite a grave smile at ! pres5t day to f9d ,wa%+ton *>g$ by ?is v small-m9d$ man ) loos5ess 9 8 way ( writ+ to him3 ) remissness 9 8 duty t[>ds him2 & ev5 ) imp]t95ce 9 ! able & eloqu5t repres5tations :i* he felt compell$ to make ( disa/r\s mismanagem5t 9 milit>y affairs4 ,! multipli$ vexations :i* ,wa%+ton exp]i5c$ f ?is man _h prey$ ^u 8 spirits1 & contribut$1 ) 8 incessant toils & anxieties1 to und]m9e 8 heal?4 ,= "s "t he /ruggl$ ) repeat$ attacks ( dys5t]y & fev]1 & cont9u$ 9 ! ex]cise ( 8 duties2 b ! increas$ viol5ce ( 8 malady1 & ! urg5t advice ( 8 fri5d1 ,dr4 ,craik1 ! army surgeon1 induc$ him to rel9qui% 8 po/ t[>ds ! end ( ! ye> & retire to ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,! adm9i/ration ( ,d9widdie1 h[ev]1 0 n[ at an end4 ,he set sail = ,engl& 9 ,janu>y1 #ageh4 ,,*apt] ,,xi4 ,,op]ations ,,aga9/ ,,! ,,fr5*4--,,wa%+ton',s ,,m>riage4 ,= sev]al mon?s ,wa%+ton 0 afflict$ by returns ( 8 malady1 accompani$ by symptoms indicative1 z he ?\ght1 ( a decl9e4 ,a gradual improvem5t 9 8 heal? & a *ange 9 8 prospects enc\rag$ him to cont9ue 9 :at really 0 8 favorite c>e]1 & at ! beg9n+ ( ,april he 0 aga9 9 comm& at ,=t ,l\d\n4 ,mr4 ,francis ,fauqui] _h be5 appo9t$ successor to ,d9widdie1 &1 until he %\ld arrive1 ,mr4 ,john ,blair1 presid5t ( ! c\ncil1 _h1 f 8 (fice1 *>ge ( ! gov]nm5t4 ,9 ! latt] ,wa%+ton _h a fri5d :o appreciat$ 8 "* & s]vices1 & 0 dispos$ to c>ry out 8 plans4 ,! g5]al aspect ( affairs1 also1 0 m animat+4 ,"u ! able & intrepid adm9i/ration ( ,william ,pitt1 :o _h control ( ! ,briti% cab9et1 an ef=t 0 made to retrieve ! disgraces ( ! late ,am]ican campaign1 & to c>ry on ! w> ) great] vigor4 ,! in/ructions = a common fund 7 discont9u$2 !re 0 no m talk ( taxation by ,p>liam5t4 ,"l ,l\d\n1 f :om s mu* _h be5 anticipat$1 _h disappo9t$ by 8 inactivity1 & be5 reliev$ f a comm& 9 :i* he _h attempt$ mu* & done s little4 ,on ! return ( 8 lord%ip to ,engl&1 ! g5]al comm& 9 ,am]ica devolv$ on ,major-g5]al ,ab]crombie1 & ! =ces 7 divid$ into ?ree deta*$ bodies2 "o1 "u ,major-g5]al ,amh]/1 0 to op]ate 9 ! nor? ) ! fleet "u ,boscaw51 = ! r$uction ( ,l\isburg & ! isl& ( ,cape ,breton2 ano!r1 "u ,ab]crombie himself1 0 to proce$ aga9/ ,ticond]oga & ,cr[n ,po9t on ,lake ,*ampla92 & ! ?ird1 "u ,brigadi]-g5]al ,=bes1 :o _h ! *>ge ( ! middle & s\!rn colonies1 0 to und]take ! r$uction ( ,=t ,duquesne4 ,! colonial troops 7 to be suppli$1 l ! regul>s1 ) arms1 ammunition1 t5ts & provisions at ! exp5se ( ! gov]nm5t1 b clo!d & paid by ! colonies2 = :i* ! k+ w\ld recomm5d to ,p>liam5t a prop] comp5sation4 ,! prov9cial (fic]s appo9t$ by ! gov]nors1 & ( no high] rank ?an colonel1 7 to be equal 9 comm&1 :5 unit$ 9 s]vice ) ^? :o held direct f ! k+1 accord+ to ! date ( _! commissions4 ,by ^! wise provisions ( ,mr4 ,pitt a f]tile cause ( he>tburn+s & diss5sions 0 remov$4 ,x 0 ) ! greate/ satisfaction ,wa%+ton saw 8 favorite measure at la/ adopt$1 ! r$uction ( ,=t ,duquesne2 & he resolv$ to cont9ue 9 ! s]vice until t object 0 accompli%$4 ,he _h ! satisfaction subsequ5tly ( enjoy+ ! fulle/ confid5ce ( ,g5]al ,=bes 7:o 0 to comm& ! exp$ition71 :o knew too well ! s\nd judgm5t & practical ability ev9c$ by him 9 ! un=tunate campaign ( ,braddock n to be desir\s ( avail+ himself ( 8 c\nsels4 ,wa%+ton /ill 0 comm&]-9-*ief ( ! ,virg9ia troops1 n[ augm5t$1 by an act ( ! ,assembly1 to two regim5ts ( "o ?\s& m5 ea*2 "o l$ by himself1 ! o!r by ,colonel ,byrd2 ! :ole de/9$ to make a "p ( ! army ( ,g5]al ,=bes 9 ! exp$ition aga9/ ,=t ,duquesne4 ,be=e we proce$ to n>rate ! exp$ition aga9/ ,=t ,duquesne1 h[ev]1 we w briefly notice ! conduct ( ! two o!r exp$itions1 :i* =m$ important p>ts 9 ! plan ( milit>y op]ations = ! ye>4 ,& fir/1 ( t aga9/ ,l\isburg & ! ,isl& ( ,cape ,breton4 ,major-g5]al ,amh]/ emb>k$ 9 ,may ) ne>ly twelve ?\s& m5 f ,halifax 9 ! fleet ( ,admiral ,boscaw54 ,) him w5t ,brigadi]-g5]al ,wolfe1 :o 0 de/9$ to ga9 an almo/ romantic celebrity4 ,on ! #b;d ( ,june1 ! fleet arriv$ at ! bay ( ,gab>us1 sev5 miles f ,l\isburg4 ,boi/]\s wea!r prev5t$ ! l&+ until ! #h? ( ,june4 ,?ree divisions1 "u ,brigadi]s ,wolfe1 ,:etmore & ,laur5s1 attempt$ ! l&+ we/ ( ! h>bor at a place feebly secur$4 ,! boats =c$ _! way ?r\gh a high surf1 & "u a heavy fire f ! batt]ies4 ,wolfe sprang into ! wat] :5 ! boats gr\nd$1 da%$ ?r\gh ! surf ) 8 m51 /orm$ ! enemy's brea/works & batt]ies1 & drove !m f ! %ore4 ,by ! side ( ,wolfe 0 an ,iri% y\?1 tw5ty-"o ye>s ( age1 :om1 = 8 gallantry1 ,wolfe promot$ to a lieut5ancy4 ,8 "n 0 ,ri*>d ,montgom]y4 ,! o!r divisions effect$ a l&+1 & ,l\isburg 0 =mally inve/$4 ,! wea!r cont9u$ boi/]\s1 & ! siege advanc$ sl[ly4 ,*evali] ,druc\r1 :o comm&$ at ,l\isburg1 made a brave def5ce4 ,8 %ips 7 at la/ all ei!r fir$ or captur$1 8 cannon dism\nt$1 & be+ ?reat5$ ) a g5]al assault he capitulat$ at ! e>ne/ entreaty ( ! inhabitants4 ,! second exp$ition 0 aga9/ ! ,fr5* =ts on ,lakes ,george & ,*ampla94 ,e>ly 9 ,july1 ,ab]crombie 0 on ,lake ,george ) sev5 ?\s& regul>s & n9e ?\s& prov9cials4 ,major ,israel ,putnam1 :o _h s]v$ "u ,johnson1 0 pres5t1 & ) a sc\t+ p>ty reconnoitr$ ! neighborhood4 ,^u 8 return1 ,ab]crombie proce$$ aga9/ ,ticond]oga4 ,! =ce emb>k$ on ! #e? ( ,july1 9 a va/ flotilla ( :aleboats1 rafts1 bateaux1 etc4 ,) ,ab]crombie w5t ,"l ,h[e1 a "y nobleman :o _h greatly ende>$ himself to ! army & ! p4 ,!y l&$ at ! entrance ( ! /rait lead+ to ,lake ,*ampla91 =m$ into ?ree columns & pu%$ =w>d4 ,! van ( ! c5tre column "u ,"l ,h[e enc\nt]$ a deta*m5t ( ! foe2 a sev]e conflict ensu$2 ! enemy 7 r\t$1 & ,"l ,h[e 0 kill$4 ,) him expir$ ! ma/]-_s ( ! ent]prise4 ,ab]crombie fell back to ! l&+-place2 s5t out deta*m5ts to secure a saw-mill1 )9 two miles ( ! =t3 ?is done he advanc$ ) 8 :ole =ce & took po/ at ! mill4 ,montcalm 0 /rongly po/$ beh9d deep intr5*m5ts1 ) an abatis ( fell$ trees 9 front ( 8 l9es4 ,! /r5g? ( 8 position 0 und]rat$1 & an assault 0 ord]$1 :i* 0 repuls$ ) dreadful havoc4 ,aft] f\r h\rs ( desp]ate & fruitless fight+1 ,ab]crombie retreat$ to ! l&+-place1 &1 dismay$ at ! failure ( ! ra% assault1 :i* _h be5 made aga9/ ! advice ( 8 mo/ judici\s (fic]s1 he emb>k$ 8 troops & return$ across ! lake4 ,:ile /ation$ "h1 plann+ =tifications1 ,colonel ,brad/reet 0 p]mitt$ to und]take an exp$ition aga9/ ,=t ,front5ac1 on ! s\? side ( ,lake ,ont>io1 :i* 0 entirely successful4 ,op]ations w5t on sl[ly 9 t "p ( ! ye>'s campaign 9 :i* ,wa%+ton 0 imm$iately engag$--! exp$ition aga9/ ,=t ,duquesne4 ,brigadi]-g5]al ,=bes1 :o 0 comm&]-9-*ief1 0 deta9$ at ,philadelphia by ^? delays & cross-purposes incid5t to milit>y affairs 9 a new c\ntry4 ,colonel ,b\quet1 :o 0 to comm& ! advanc$ division1 took 8 /ation1 ) a corps ( regul>s1 at ,ray/[n1 9 ! c5tre ( ,p5nsylvania4 ,!re sl[ly assembl$ troops f v>i\s p>ts4 ,?ree ?\s& ,p5nsylvanians1 twelve hundr$ & fifty ,s\? ,c>ol9ians1 & a few hundr$ m5 f else:]e4 ,wa%+ton1 9 ! meantime1 ga!r$ toge!r 8 scatt]$ regim5t at ,w9*e/]1 "s f a di/ance ( two hundr$ miles1 & dilig5tly discipl9$ 8 recruits4 ,he _h two ,virg9ia regim5ts "u him1 am\nt+1 :5 complete1 to ab\t n9ete5 hundr$ m54 ,sev5 hundr$ ,indian w>riors1 also1 came lagg+ into 8 camp1 lur$ by ! prospect ( a successful campaign4 ,! =ce ?us assembl+ 0 9 want ( arms1 t5ts1 field-equipage1 & almo/ e requisite4 ,wa%+ton _h made repeat$ repres5tations1 by lett]1 ( ! de/itute /ate ( ! ,virg9ia troops1 b )\t avail2 he 0 n[ ord]$ by ,sir ,john ,/4 ,clair1 ! qu>t]ma/]-g5]al ( ! =ces "u ,g5]al ,=bes1 to repair to ,williamsburg & lay ! /ate ( ! case be=e ! c\ncil4 ,he set (f promptly on horseback1 att5d$ by ,bi%op1 ! well-tra9$ milit>y s]vant :o _h s]v$ ! late ,g5]al ,braddock4 ,x prov$ an ev5tful j\rney1 ?\gh n 9 a milit>y po9t ( view4 ,9 cross+ a f]ry ( ! ,pamunkey1 a bran* ( ,york ,riv]1 he fell 9 company ) a ,mr4 ,*amb]layne1 :o liv$ 9 ! neighborhood1 & :o1 9 ! _s ( ,virg9ian hospitality1 claim$ him z a gue/4 ,x 0 ) difficulty ,wa%+ton c\ld be prevail$ on to halt = d9n]1 s impati5t 0 he to arrive at ,williamsburg & accompli% 8 mission4 ,among ! gue/s at ,mr4 ,*amb]layne's 0 a "y & bloom+ wid[1 ,mrs4 ,m>?a ,cu/is1 daught] ( ,mr4 ,john ,d&ridge1 bo? patrician names 9 ! prov9ce4 ,h] husb&1 ,john ,p>ke ,cu/is1 _h be5 dead ab\t ?ree ye>s1 leav+ h] ) two "y *ildr51 & a l>ge =tune4 ,%e is repres5t$ z be+ r bel[ ! middle size1 b extremely well %ap$1 ) an agreeable c\nt5ance1 d>k hazel eyes & hair1 & ^? frank1 engag+ mann]s1 s captivat+ 9 ,s\!rn wom54 ,wa%+ton's he>t appe>s to h be5 tak5 by surprise4 ,! d9n]1 :i* 9 ^? days 0 an e>li] meal ?an at pres5t1 seem$ all too %ort4 ,! aft]noon pass$ away l a dream4 ,bi%op 0 punctual to ! ord]s he _h receiv$ on halt+2 ! horses paw$ at ! door2 b = once ,wa%+ton loit]$ 9 ! pa? ( duty4 ,! horses 7 c\nt]m&$1 & x 0 n until ! next morn+ t he 0 aga9 9 ! saddle1 spurr+ = ,williamsburg4 ,happily ! ,:ite ,h\se1 ! resid5ce ( ,mrs4 ,cu/is1 0 9 ,new ,k5t ,c\nty1 at no great di/ance f t city1 s t he _h opportunities ( visit+ h] 9 ! int]vals ( bus9ess4 ,8 "t = c\rt%ip1 h[ev]1 0 brief4 ,milit>y duties call$ him back almo/ imm$iately to ,w9*e/]2 b he fe>$1 %\ld he leave ! matt] 9 susp5se1 "s m ent]pris+ rival might supplant him dur+ 8 abs5ce1 z 9 ! case ( ,miss ,philipse1 at ,new ,york4 ,he improv$1 !re=e1 8 brief opportunity to ! utmo/4 ,9 a ^w1 be=e !y sep>at$1 !y _h mutually plight$ _! fai?1 & ! m>riage 0 to take place z soon z ! campaign aga9/ ,=t ,duquesne 0 at an end4 ,on arriv+ at ,w9*e/]1 he f\nd 8 troops re/less & discont5t$ f prolong$ inaction2 ! inhabitants impati5t ( ! burd5s impos$ on !m1 & ( ! di/urbances ( an idle camp2 :ile ! ,indians1 z he appreh5d$1 _h des]t$ outright4 ,x 0 a great relief1 !re=e1 :5 he receiv$ ord]s f ! comm&]-9-*ief to repair to ,=t ,cumb]l&4 ,he arriv$ !re on ! #b;d ( ,july1 & proce$$ to op5 a road betwe5 t po/ & head-qu>t]s at ,ray/[n1 ?irty miles di/ant1 :]e ,colonel ,b\quet 0 /ation$4 ,8 troops 7 scantily suppli$ ) regim5tal clo?+4 ,! wea!r 0 oppressively w>m4 ,he n[ conceiv$ ! idea ( equipp+ !m 9 ! light ,indian hunt+ g>b1 & ev5 ( adopt+ x himself4 ,two companies 7 accord+ly equipp$ 9 ?is /yle1 & s5t "u ! comm& ( ,major ,lewis to head-qu>t]s4 ,! exp]im5t 0 successful4 ,! array 0 n[ annoy$ by sc\t+ p>ties ( ,indians hov]+ ab\t ! neighborhood4 ,expresses pass+ betwe5 ! po/s 7 fir$ ^u2 a wagon] 0 %ot d[n4 ,wa%+ton s5t out c\nt]-p>ties ( ,*]okees4 ,colonel ,b\quet requir$ t ea* p>ty %\ld be accompani$ by an (fic] & a numb] ( :ite m54 ,wa%+ton compli$ ) ! ord]1 ?\gh he consid]$ !m an encumbrance r ?an an advantage4 ,on ! o!r h&1 he e>ne/ly disc\nt5anc$ a proposition ( ,colonel ,b\quet1 to make an irruption into ! enemy's c\ntry ) a /rong p>ty ( regul>s4 ,su* a deta*m5t1 he obs]v$1 c\ld n be s5t )\t a cumb]some tra9 ( supplies1 :i* w\ld discov] x to ! enemy1 :o mu/ at t "t be collect+ 8 :ole =ce at ,=t ,duquesne2 ! ent]prise1 !re=e1 w\ld be likely to t]m9ate 9 a misc>riage1 if n 9 ! de/ruction ( ! p>ty4 ,we %all see t 8 op9ion 0 oracul>4 ,z ,wa%+ton int5d$ to retire f milit>y life at ! close ( ?is campaign1 he _h propos$ himself to ! electors ( ,fr$]ick ,c\nty z _! repres5tative 9 ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses4 ,! election 0 com+ on at ,w9*e/]2 8 fri5ds press$ him to att5d x1 & ,colonel ,b\quet gave him leave ( abs5ce2 b he decl9$ to abs5t himself f 8 po/ = ! promotion ( 8 political int]e/s4 ,!re 7 ?ree competitors 9 ! field1 yet s high 0 ! public op9ion ( 8 m]it1 t1 ?\gh ,w9*e/] _h be5 8 head-qu>t]s = two or ?ree ye>s pa/1 & he _h occasionally en=c$ m>tial law ) a rigor\s h&1 he 0 elect$ by a l>ge majority4 ,on ! #ba/ ( ,july arriv$ tid+s ( ! brilliant success ( t "p ( ! s*eme ( ! ye>'s campaign conduct$ by ,g5]al ,amh]/ & ,admiral ,boscaw54 ,?is intellig5ce increas$ ,wa%+ton's impati5ce at ! delays ( ! exp$ition ) :i* he 0 connect$4 ,he wi%$ to rival ^! successes by a brilliant bl[ 9 ! s\?4 ,und]/&+ t ! comm&]-9-*ief _h "s ?\ghts ( ?r[+ a body ( light troops 9 ! advance1 he wrote to ,colonel ,b\quet1 e>ne/ly solicit+ 8 influ5ce to h himself & 8 ,virg9ia regim5t includ$ 9 ! deta*m5t4 ,he soon le>nt to 8 surprise t ! road to :i* 8 m5 7 accu/om$1 & :i* _h be5 work$ by ,braddock's troops 9 8 campaign1 0 n to be tak5 9 ! pres5t exp$ition1 b a new "o op5$ ?r\gh ! he>t ( ,p5nsylvania1 f ,ray/[n to ,=t ,duquesne1 on ! track g5]ally tak5 by ! nor!rn trad]s4 ,he in/antly comm5c$ long & repeat$ remon/rances on ! subject2 b ! (fic]s ( ! regul> s]vice _h receiv$ a fe>ful idea ( ,braddock's road f 8 own despat*es1 :]e9 he _h describ$ x z ly+ across m\nta9s & rocks ( an excessive height1 va/ly /eep1 & divid$ by torr5ts & riv]s1 :]eas ! ,p5nsylvania trad]s1 :o 7 anxi\s = ! op5+ ( ! new road ?r\gh _! prov9ce1 describ$ ! c\ntry ?r\gh :i* x w\ld pass z less difficult2 above all1 x 0 a direct l9e1 & fifty miles ne>]4 ,?is r\te1 !re=e1 to ! great regret ( ,wa%+ton1 0 def9itely adopt$1 & sixte5 hundr$ m5 7 imm$iately ?r[n 9 ! advance f ,ray/[n to "w ^u x4 ,! fir/ ( ,septemb] f\nd ,wa%+ton /ill encamp$ at ,=t ,cumb]l&1 8 troops sickly & dispirit$1 & ! brilliant exp$ition :i* he _h anticipat$1 dw9dl+ d[n into a t$i\s op]ation ( road-mak+4 ,at l5g?1 9 ! mon? ( ,septemb]1 he receiv$ ord]s f ,g5]al ,=bes to jo9 him ) 8 troops at ,ray/[n1 :]e he _h j arriv$1 hav+ be5 deta9$ by sev]e illness4 ,he 0 receiv$ by ! g5]al ) ! highe/ m>ks ( respect4 ,on all occasions1 bo? 9 private & at c\ncils ( w>1 t comm&] treat$ 8 op9ions ) ! greate/ def]5ce4 ,he1 moreov]1 adopt$ a plan drawn out by ,wa%+ton = ! m>* ( ! army1 & an ord] ( battle :i* /ill exi/s1 furni%+ a pro( ( 8 skill 9 fronti] w>f>e4 ,x 0 n[ ! middle ( ,septemb]2 yet ! great body ( m5 engag$ 9 op5+ ! new milit>y road1 aft] incr$ible toil1 _h n advanc$ above =ty-five miles1 to a place call$ ,loyal ,hannan1 a little beyond ,laurel ,hill4 ,colonel ,b\quet1 :o comm&$ ! division ( ne>ly two ?\s& m5 s5t =w>d to op5 ?is road1 _h halt$ at ,loyal ,hannan to e/abli% a milit>y po/ & deposit4 ,he 0 upw>ds ( fifty miles f ,=t ,duquesne1 & 0 tempt$ to adopt ! measure1 s /rongly disc\nt5anc$ by ,wa%+ton1 ( s5d+ a p>ty on a =ay into ! enemy's c\ntry4 ,he accord+ly deta*$ ,major ,grant ) eight hundr$ pick$ m51 "s ( !m ,highl&]s1 o!rs 9 ,indian g>b1 ! "p ( ,wa%+ton's ,virg9ian regim5t s5t =w>d by him f ,cumb]l& "u comm& ( ,major ,lewis4 ,! ent]prise prov$ a disa/r\s "o4 ,major ,grant conduct$ x ) foolh>dy bravado2 suff]$ himself to be l$ into an ambuscade2 & a sc5e ensu$ simil> to t at ! defeat ( ,braddock4 ,! :ole deta*m5t 0 put to r\t ) dreadful c>nage4 ,capta9 ,bullitt1 ) fifty ,virg9ians1 :o 7 9 *>ge ( ! baggage1 =m$ a b>ricade ) ! wagons1 ralli$ "s ( ! fugitives1 succe$$ 9 *eck+ ! enemy = a "t1 &1 collect+ ! w\nd$1 effect$ a rapid retreat4 ,lewis1 :5 surr\nd$ by ,indians1 sav$ 8 life by surr5d]+ to a ,fr5* (fic]4 ,grant surr5d]$ himself 9 l mann]4 ,wa%+ton1 :o 0 at ,ray/[n :5 ! disa/r\s news arriv$1 0 publicly complim5t$ by ,g5]al ,=bes on ! gallant conduct ( 8 ,virg9ian troops1 & ,bullitt's behavior 0 a matt] ( great admiration4 ,! latt] 0 soon aft] rew>d$ ) a major's commission4 ,z a fur!r m>k ( ! high op9ion n[ ent]ta9$ ( prov9cial troops = fronti] s]vice1 ,wa%+ton 0 giv5 ! comm& ( a division1 p>tly compos$ ( 8 own m51 to keep 9 ! advance ( ! ma9 body1 cle> ! roads1 ?r[ out sc\t+ p>ties1 & repel ,indian attacks4 ,x 0 ! #e? ( ,novemb] be=e ! :ole army assembl$ at ,loyal ,hannan4 ,w9t] 0 n[ at h&1 & upw>ds ( fifty miles ( wild]ness 7 yet to be trav]s$1 by a road n yet =m$1 be=e !y c\ld rea* ,=t ,duquesne4 ,aga91 ,wa%+ton's pr$ictions seem$ likely to be v]ifi$1 & ! exp$ition to be defeat$ by delay2 = 9 a c\ncil ( w> x 0 det]m9$ to be impracticable to advance fur!r ) ! army t season4 ,?ree prison]s1 h[ev]1 :o 7 br\ght 9 gave su* an acc\nt ( ! weak /ate ( ! g>rison at ,=t ,duquesne1 its want ( provisions & ! defection ( ! ,indians1 t x 0 det]m9$ to pu% =w>d4 ,! m>* 0 accord+ly resum$1 b )\t t5ts or baggage1 & ) only a light tra9 ( artill]y4 ,wa%+ton /ill kept ! advance4 ,aft] leav+ ,loyal ,hannan1 ! road pres5t$ traces ( ! late defeat ( ,grant2 be+ /rew$ ) human bones4 ,at l5g? ! army arriv$ 9 sight ( ,=t ,duquesne1 advanc+ ) great precaution1 & expect+ a vigor\s def5ce2 b t =midable =tress1 ! t]ror & sc\rge ( ! fronti] & ! object ( su* w>like ent]prise1 fell )\t a bl[4 ,! rec5t successes ( ! ,engli% =ces 9 ,canada1 p>ticul>ly ! capture & de/ruction ( ,=t ,front5ac1 _h left ! g>rison )\t hope ( re9=cem5ts & supplies4 ,! :ole =ce1 at ! "t1 did n exce$ five hundr$ m51 & ! provisions 7 ne>ly exhau/$4 ,! comm&]1 !re=e1 wait$ only until ! ,engli% army 0 )9 "o day's m>*1 :5 he emb>k$ 8 troops at night 9 bateaux1 blew up 8 magaz9es1 set fire to ! =t1 & retreat$ d[n ! ,ohio by ! light ( ! flames4 ,on ! #be? ( ,novemb]1 ,wa%+ton1 ) ! advanc$ gu>d1 m>*$ 91 & plant$ ! ,briti% flag on ! yet smok+ ru9s4 ,! ru9s ( ! =tress 7 n[ put 9 a def5sible /ate1 & g>rison$ by two hundr$ m5 f ,wa%+ton's regim5t2 ! "n 0 *ang$ to t ( ,=t ,pitt1 9 honor ( ! illu/ri\s ,briti% m9i/]2 x has s9ce be5 modifi$ into ,pittsburg1 & designates "o ( ! mo/ busy & popul\s cities ( ! int]ior4 ,! r$uction ( ,=t ,duquesne t]m9at$1 z ,wa%+ton _h =ese51 ! tr\bles & dang]s ( ! s\!rn fronti]4 ,! ,fr5* dom9ation ( ! ,ohio 0 at an end2 ! ,indians1 z usual1 paid homage to ! conqu]+ p[]1 & a treaty ( peace 0 conclud$ ) all ! tribes betwe5 ! ,ohio & ! lakes4 ,) ?is campaign end$1 = ! pres5t1 ! milit>y c>e] ( ,wa%+ton4 ,8 great object 0 atta9$1 ! re/oration ( quiet & security to 8 native prov9ce2 &1 hav+ ab&on$ all hope ( atta9+ rank 9 ! regul> army1 & 8 heal? be+ mu* impair$1 he gave up 8 commission at ! close ( ! ye>1 & retir$ f ! s]vice1 foll[$ by ! applause ( 8 fell[-soldi]s & ! gratitude & admiration ( all 8 c\ntrym54 ,8 m>riage ) ,mrs4 ,cu/is took place %ortly aft] 8 return4 ,x 0 celebrat$ on ! #f? ( ,janu>y1 #agei1 at ! ,:ite ,h\se1 ! resid5ce ( ! bride1 9 ! good old hospitable /yle ( ,virg9ia1 amid a joy\s assemblage ( relatives & fri5ds4 ,,*apt] ,,xii4 ,,campaigns ,,9 ,,! ,,nor?4--,,wa%+ton ,,at ,,m\nt ,,v]non4 ,be=e foll[+ ,wa%+ton into ! retirem5t ( dome/ic life1 we ?9k x prop] to notice ! ev5ts :i* clos$ ! great /ruggle betwe5 ,engl& & ,france = empire 9 ,am]ica4 ,ab]crombie _h be5 sup]s$$ 9 comm& by ,major-g5]al ,amh]/4 ,accord+ to ! plan ( op]ations = #agei1 ,g5]al ,wolfe 0 to asc5d ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce 9 a fleet ( %ips ( w> ) eight ?\s& m51 & lay siege to ,quebec4 ,g5]al ,amh]/1 9 ! meantime1 0 to advance aga9/ ,ticond]oga & ,cr[n ,po9t1 r$uce !m1 & pu% on to ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce to co-op]ate ) ,wolfe4 ,a ?ird exp$ition1 "u ,brigadi]-g5]al ,prideaux1 aid$ by ,sir ,william ,johnson1 0 to attack ,=t ,niag>a4 ,hav+ r$uc$ ?is =t he 0 to proce$ aga9/ ,montreal4 ,! la/ m5tion$ exp$ition 0 ! fir/ execut$4 ,! =t 0 inve/$ by ,g5]al ,prideaux1 e>ly 9 ,july4 ,! g>rison1 six hundr$ /rong1 made a resolute def5ce4 ,prideaux 0 kill$ on ! #bj? ( ,july :ile visit+ 8 tr5*es1 & ,g5]al ,gage 0 s5t to succe$ him 9 comm&4 ,meantime ! siege 0 press$ ) vigor by ,sir ,william ,johnson4 ,le>n+ t twelve hundr$ regul> troops 7 ha/5+ to ! rescue ( ! besieg$1 he despat*$ a =ce to int]cept !m4 ,!y met )9 di/ant view ( ! =t1 & aft] a %>p conflict ! ,fr5* 7 r\t$ & pursu$ ?r\gh ! woods4 ,! g>rison1 hav+ n[ no alt]native1 surr5d]$1 ! t]ms (f]$ be+ honorable4 ,mean:ile1 ,g5]al ,amh]/ ) twelve ?\s& m5 _h desc5d$ ,lake ,george4 ,on ! #bc;d !y deb>k$1 & proce$$ t[>d ,ticond]oga4 ,montcalm 0 abs5t = ! protection ( ,quebec4 ,! g>rison did n exce$ f\r hundr$ m54 ,a def5ce aga9/ ,amh]/'s ov]:elm+ =ce w\ld h be5 madness2 & ,b\rlam>que1 :o 0 9 comm&1 consequ5tly dismantl$ ! =tifications1 z he did likewise ^? ( ,cr[n ,po9t1 & retreat$ d[n ! lake4 ,in/ead ( foll[+ him up & ha/5+ to co-op]ate ) ,wolfe1 ,g5]al ,amh]/ proce$$ to repair ! =ts1 ?\gh nei!r 0 9 pres5t dang] ( be+ attack$4 ,8 delay enabl$ ! enemy to rally _! =ces at ,isle ,aux ,noix1 & deprive ,wolfe ( ! aid ess5tial to ! g5]al success ( ! campaign4 ,wolfe asc5d$ ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce 9 ,june4 ,) him 7 ,colonel ,guy ,c>lton1 & ,lieut5ant-,colonel ,william ,h[e1 bo? de/9$ to a*ieve celebrity 9 ! annals ( ! ,am]ican ,revolution4 ,! troops deb>k$ on ! ,isle ( ,orleans1 a little bel[ ,quebec4 ,quebec is built ar\nd ! po9t ( a rocky promontory1 & flank$ by precipices4 ,! ,/4 ,lawr5ce sweeps by x on ! "r1 & ! ,/4 ,*>les on ! left4 ,! place 0 n !n1 z n[1 r5d]$ impregnable by =tifications4 ,montcalm comm&$ ! po/4 ,8 =ces 7 drawn out along ! nor!rn %ore bel[ ! city1 f ! ,/4 ,*>les to ! ,falls ( ,montmor5cy1 & _! position 0 secur$ by intr5*m5ts4 ,wolfe e/abli%$ batt]ies at ! we/ po9t ( ! ,isle ( ,orleans1 & at ,po9t ,levi1 on ! s\? bank ( ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce1 )9 cannon range ( ! city4 ,f ,po9t ,levi ! city 0 cannonad$2 ! l[] t[n 0 r$uc$ to rubbi%1 & _m h\ses 9 ! upp] t[n 7 fir$4 ,anxi\s = a decisive action1 ,wolfe1 on ! #i? ( ,july cross$ to ! nor? bank ( ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce1 & encamp$ bel[ ! ,montmor5cy4 ,he det]m9$ to attack ,montcalm 9 8 camp1 h[ev] difficult to be approa*$1 & h[ev] /rongly po/$4 ,! plan ( attack 0 complicat$2 ord]s 7 misund]/ood2 confusion ensu$2 & ! attack prov$ a disa/r\s failure4 ,news 0 n[ receiv$ ( ! capture ( ,=t ,niag>a1 ,ticond]oga1 & ,cr[n ,po9t4 ,_! successes fir$ ! s5sitive comm&]1 & he decl>$ he w\ld nev] return )\t success4 ,he made a reconnoit]+ exp$ition above ,quebec4 ,rugg$ cliffs rose f ! wat]'s edge2 above !m 0 a pla9 call$ ! ,pla9s ( ,abraham1 by :i* ! upp] t[n might be approa*$ on its weake/ side4 ,x 0 det]m9$ to attempt rea*+ ! ,pla9s by scal+ ! cliffs at night4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,septemb]1 9 flat-bottom$ boats ! troops pass$ ! t[n undetect$2 l&$ 9 a cove call$ ,cape ,diamond2 scrambl$ & /ruggl$ ) difficulty up a cragg$ pa?2 put to flight a s]geant's gu>d at ! summit1 & by break ( day 7 9 possession ( ! ,pla9s4 ,montcalm 0 ?und]/ruck :5 intellig5ce ( ! fact 0 br\ght to him4 ,he ha/5$ to ! def5ce ( ! approa*es to ! city2 a desp]ate battle ensu$ on ! fat$ ,pla9s4 ,wolfe1 :o 0 9 front ( ! ,engli% l9e1 0 w\nd$ 9 ! wri/4 ,a second ball /ruck him 9 ! brea/4 ,he 0 borne to ! re>4 ,x is all ov] ) me1 said he1 & desir$ ^? ab\t him to lay him d[n4 ,pres5tly !y cri$1 ,!y run6 !y run6 see h[ !y run6 ,:o runs8 ask$ ,wolfe eag]ly1 r\s+ f a le?>gy into :i* he _h fall54 ,! enemy1 sir3 !y give way ev]y:]e4 ,n[1 ,god be prais$1 ,i w die 9 peace1 exclaim$ ! dy+ h]o1 &1 turn+ ^u 8 side1 expir$4 ,! ,engli% _h inde$ obta9$ a complete victory2 & among ! enemy's losses 0 t ( _! gallant lead]1 ,montcalm4 ,! ,engli%1 n[ 9 /rong position on ! ,pla9s1 ha/5$ to =tify4 ,prep>ations 7 n[ made = ! attack by bo? army & fleet on ! upp] & l[] t[n1 b ! _s ( ! g>rison 0 brok51 & !y capitulat$ on ! #ag? ( ,septemb]4 ,_h ,amh]/ foll[$ up 8 successors1 ! ye>'s campaign w\ld h end$ 9 ! subjugation ( ,canada4 ,8 delay gave ,de ,levi1 ! successor ( ,montcalm1 "t to rally & /ruggle = ! salvation ( ! prov9ce4 ,he laid siege to ,quebec 9 ! spr+1 & 0 on ! eve ( success1 :5 ! arrival ( a ,briti% fleet rev]s$ ! sc5e4 ,! besieg+ army retreat$1 & made a la/ /& at ,montreal2 b be+ inve/$ ) an ov]:elm+ =ce1 def5ce 0 hopeless4 ,on ! #h? ( ,septemb]1 ,montreal1 & ) x all ,canada1 surr5d]$1 & ! conte/ betwe5 ,france & ,engl& = dom9ion 9 ,am]ica 0 end$4 ,= ?ree mon?s aft] 8 m>riage1 ,wa%+ton resid$ ) 8 bride at ! ,:ite ,h\se4 ,dur+ 8 soj\rn !re1 he repair$ to ,williamsburg1 to take 8 seat 9 ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses4 ,by a vote ( ! ,h\se x _h be5 det]m9$ to greet 8 in/allation by a signal te/imonial ( respect4 ,accord+ly1 z soon z he took 8 seat1 ,mr4 ,rob9son1 ! ,speak]1 9 eloqu5t language1 dictat$ by ! w>m? ( private fri5d%ip1 return$ ?anks1 on behalf ( ! colony1 = ! di/+ui%$ milit>y s]vices he _h r5d]$ to 8 c\ntry4 ,wa%+ton rose to reply2 blu%$--/amm]$--trembl$1 & c\ld n utt] a ^w4 ,sit d[n1 ,mr4 ,wa%+ton1 said ! ,speak]1 ) a smile1 y\r mode/y equals y\r valor1 & t surpasses ! p[] ( any language ,i possess4 ,su* 0 ,wa%+ton's fir/ laun* into civil life1 9 :i* he 0 to be di/+ui%$ by ! same judgm5t1 devotion1 c\rage1 & magnanimity exhibit$ 9 8 milit>y c>e]4 ,he att5d$ ! ,h\se frequ5tly dur+ ! rema9d] ( ! session1 aft] :i* he conduct$ 8 bride to 8 favorite abode ( ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,i am n[1 ,i believe1 he writes1 fix$ 9 ?is seat1 ) an agreeable p>tn] = life1 & ,i hope to f9d m happ9ess 9 retirem5t ?an ,i ev] exp]i5c$ 9 ! wide & bu/l+ _w4 ,m\nt ,v]non 0 8 h>bor ( repose1 :]e he repeat$ly furl$ 8 sail1 & fanci$ himself an*or$ = life4 ,no impulse ( ambition tempt$ him !nce2 no?+ b ! call ( 8 c\ntry & 8 devotion to ! public good4 ,! place 0 ende>$ to him by ! remembrance ( 8 bro!r ,lawr5ce1 & ( ! happy days he _h pass$ "h ) t bro!r 9 ! days ( boyhood3 b x 0 a delightful place 9 itself1 & well calculat$ to inspire ! rural feel+4 ,! mansion 0 beautifully situat$ on a swell+ height1 cr[n$ ) wood1 & comm&+ a magnific5t view up & d[n ! ,potomac4 ,! gr\nds imm$iately ab\t x 7 laid out some:at 9 ! ,engli% ta/e4 ,! e/ate 0 apportion$ into sep>ate f>ms1 devot$ to diff]5t k9ds ( culture1 ea* hav+ its allott$ labor]s4 ,mu*1 h[ev]1 0 /ill cov]$ ) wild woods1 seam$ ) deep dells & runs ( wat]1 & ind5t$ ) inlets2 haunts ( de]1 & lurk+-places ( foxes4 ,^! 71 z yet1 ! ari/ocratical days ( ,virg9ia4 ,! e/ates 7 l>ge1 & cont9u$ 9 ! same families by entails4 ,_m ( ! weal?y plant]s 7 connect$ ) old families 9 ,engl&4 ,! "y m51 especially ! eld] sons1 7 (t5 s5t to f9i% _! education !re1 & on _! return br\ght out ! ta/es & habits ( ! "m c\ntry4 ,! gov]nors ( ,virg9ia 7 f ! high] ranks ( society1 & ma9ta9$ a correspond+ /ate4 ,a /yle ( liv+ prevail$ t has long s9ce fad$ away4 ,! h\ses 7 spaci\s1 commodi\s1 lib]al 9 all _! appo9tm5ts1 & fitt$ to cope ) ! free-h&$1 op5 he>t$ hospitality ( ! own]s4 ,no?+ 0 m common ?an to see h&some s]vices ( plate1 elegant equipages1 & sup]b c>riage-horses--all import$ f ,engl&4 ,wa%+ton1 by 8 m>riage1 _h add$ above "o hundr$ ?\s& doll>s to 8 already consid]able =tune1 & 0 enabl$ to live 9 ample & dignifi$ /yle4 ,8 intimacy ) ! ,fairfaxes1 & 8 int]c\rse ) ,briti% (fic]s ( rank1 _h p]haps _h _! influ5ce on 8 mode ( liv+4 ,he _h 8 *>iot & f\r1 ) black po/ilions 9 liv]y1 = ! use ( ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton & h] lady visitors4 ,z = himself1 he always appe>$ on horseback4 ,8 /able 0 well fill$ & admirably regulat$4 ,8 /ud 0 ?or\ghbr$ & 9 excell5t ord]4 ,a l>ge ,virg9ia e/ate1 9 ^? days1 0 a little empire4 ,! mansion-h\se 0 ! seat ( gov]nm5t1 ) its num]\s dep5d5cies1 su* z kit*5s1 smoke-h\se1 work%ops & /ables4 ,9 ?is mansion ! plant] rul$ supreme2 8 /ew>d or ov]se] 0 8 prime m9i/] & executive (fic]2 he _h 8 legion ( h\se negroes = dome/ic s]vice1 & 8 ho/ ( field negroes = ! culture ( tobacco1 ,indian corn1 & o!r crops1 & = o!r out-(-door labor4 ,_! qu>t] =m$ a k9d ( hamlet ap>t1 compos$ ( v>i\s huts1 ) little g>d5s & p\ltry y>ds1 all well /ock$1 & sw>ms ( little negroes gamboll+ 9 ! sun%9e4 ,!n !re 7 l>ge wood5 edifices = cur+ tobacco1 ! /aple & mo/ pr(itable production1 & mills = gr9d+ :eat & ,indian corn1 ( :i* l>ge fields 7 cultivat$ = ! supply ( ! family & ! ma9t5ance ( ! negroes4 ,wa%+ton c>ri$ into 8 rural affairs ! same me?od1 activity & circumspection t _h di/+ui%$ him 9 milit>y life4 ,he kept 8 own acc\nts1 po/$ up 8 books & balanc$ !m ) m]cantile exactness4 ,! products ( 8 e/ate became s not$ = ! fai?fulness1 z to quality & quantity1 ) :i* !y 7 put up1 t x is said any b>rel ( fl\r t bore ! br& ( ,george ,wa%+ton1 ,m\nt ,v]non1 0 exempt$ f ! cu/om>y inspection 9 ! ,we/ ,india ports4 ,he 0 an e>ly ris]1 (t5 be=e daybreak 9 ! w9t] :5 ! nights 7 long4 ,he breakfa/$ at sev5 9 summ]1 at eight 9 w9t]4 ,two small cups ( tea & ?ree or f\r cakes ( ,indian meal 7call$ hoe cakes71 =m$ 8 frugal repa/4 ,imm$iately aft] breakfa/ he m\nt$ 8 horse & visit$ ^? p>ts ( ! e/ate :]e any "w 0 go+ on1 see+ to e ?+ ) 8 own eyes1 & (t5 aid+ ) 8 own h&4 ,d9n] 0 s]v$ at two o'clock4 ,he ate he>tily1 b 0 no epicure1 nor critical ab\t 8 food4 ,8 bev]age 0 small be] or cid]1 & two glasses ( old ,madeira4 ,he took tea1 ( :i* he 0 v fond1 e>ly 9 ! ev5+1 & retir$ = ! night ab\t n9e o'clock4 ,illu/ration3 ,,m\nt ,,v]non4 ,vol4 ,i ,wa%+ton delight$ 9 ! *ase4 ,9 ! hunt+ season1 :5 he rode out e>ly 9 ! morn+ to visit di/ant p>ts ( ! e/ate :]e "w 0 go+ on1 he (t5 took "s ( ! dogs ) him = ! *ance ( />t+ a fox1 :i* he occasionally did1 ?\gh he 0 n always successful 9 kill+ him4 ,he 0 a bold rid] & an admirable horseman1 ?\gh he nev] claim$ ! m]it ( be+ an accompli%$ fox-hunt]4 ,9 ! height ( ! season1 h[ev]1 he w\ld be out ) ! fox-h\nds two or ?ree times a week1 accompani$ by 8 gue/s at ,m\nt ,v]non & ! g5tlem5 ( ! neighborhood1 especially ! ,fairfaxes ( ,belvoir1 ( :i* e/ate 8 fri5d ,george ,william ,fairfax 0 n[ ! proprietor4 ,on su* occasions !re w\ld be a hunt+ d9n] at "o or o!r ( ^? e/abli%m5ts1 at :i* convivial repa/s ,wa%+ton is said to h enjoy$ himself ) unwont$ hil>ity4 ,! wat]s ( ! ,potomac also af=d$ occasional amusem5t 9 fi%+ & %oot+4 ,! fi%+ 0 sometimes on a gr& scale1 :5 ! h]r+s came up ! riv] 9 %oals1 & ! negroes ( ,m\nt ,v]non 7 m>%all$ =? to draw ! se9e1 :i* 0 g5]ally done ) great success4 ,canvas-back ducks ab\nd$ at ! prop] season1 & ! %oot+ ( !m 0 "o ( ,wa%+ton's favorite recreations4 ,! riv] bord] ( 8 doma91 h[ev]1 0 some:at subject to invasion4 ,an oy/]man once an*or$ 8 craft at ! l&+-place1 & di/urb$ ! quiet ( ! neighborhood by ! insol5t & disord]ly conduct ( himself & crew4 ,x took a campaign ( ?ree days to expel ^! invad]s f ! premises4 ,a m summ>y c\rse 0 pursu$ ) ano!r int]lop]4 ,?is 0 a vagabond :o infe/$ ! creeks & inlets :i* bord]$ ! e/ate1 lurk+ 9 a canoe among ! re$s & bu%es1 & mak+ great havoc among ! canvas-back ducks4 ,he _h be5 w>n$ (f repeat$ly1 b )\t effect4 ,z ,wa%+ton 0 "o day rid+ ab\t ! e/ate he he>d ! report ( a gun f ! m>g9 ( ! riv]4 ,spurr+ 9 t direction he da%$ ?r\gh ! bu%es & came ^u ! culprit j z he 0 pu%+ 8 canoe f %ore4 ,! latt] rais$ 8 gun ) a m5ac+ look2 b ,wa%+ton rode into ! /ream1 seiz$ ! pa9t] ( ! canoe1 drew x to %ore1 sprang f 8 horse1 wre/$ ! gun f ! h&s ( ! a/oni%$ del9qu5t1 & inflict$ on him a lesson 9 ,lyn* law t effectually cur$ him ( all incl9ation to trespass aga9 on ^! =bidd5 %ores4 ,occasionally he & ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton w\ld pay a visit to ,annapolis1 at t "t ! seat ( gov]nm5t ( ,m>yl&1 & p>take ( ! gayeties :i* prevail$ dur+ ! session ( ! legislature4 ,d9n]s & balls ab\nd$1 & !re 7 occasional attempts at !atricals4 ,! latt] 0 an amusem5t = :i* ,wa%+ton always _h a reli%1 ?\gh he nev] _h an opportunity ( gratify+ x effectually4 ,nei!r 0 he dis9cl9$ to m+le 9 ! dance1 & we rememb] to h he>d v5]able ladies1 :o _h be5 belles 9 8 day1 pride !mselves on hav+ _h him = a p>tn]1 ?\gh1 !y add$1 he 0 apt to be a c]emoni\s & grave "o4 ,9 ?is r\nd ( rural occupation1 rural amusem5ts & social int]c\rse1 ,wa%+ton pass$ sev]al tranquil ye>s1 ! halcyon season ( 8 life4 ,8 m>riage 0 unbless$ ) *ildr52 b ^? ( ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton exp]i5c$ f him p>5tal c>e & affection1 & ! =mation ( _! m9ds & mann]s 0 "o ( ! de>e/ objects ( 8 att5tion4 ,8 dome/ic conc]ns & social enjoym5ts1 h[ev]1 7 n p]mitt$ to int]f]e ) 8 public duties4 ,he 0 active by nature1 & em95tly a man ( bus9ess by habit4 ,z judge ( ! c\nty c\rt1 & memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses1 he _h num]\s calls ^u 8 "t & ?\ghts1 & 0 (t5 drawn f home2 = :atev] tru/ he und]took1 he 0 sure to fulfil ) scrupul\s exactness4 ,ab\t ?is "t we f9d him engag$1 ) o!r m5 ( ent]prise1 9 a project to dra9 ! great ,dismal ,swamp1 & r5d] x capable ( cultivation4 ,?is va/ morass 0 ab\t ?irty miles long1 & t5 miles wide1 & its int]ior b little kn[n4 ,) 8 usual zeal & h>dihood he explor$ x on horseback & on foot4 ,9 _m p>ts x 0 cov]$ ) d>k & gloomy woods ( c$>1 cypress1 & hemlock1 or decidu\s trees1 ! bran*es ( :i* 7 hung ) long1 droop+ moss4 ,o!r p>ts 7 almo/ inaccessible1 f ! d5sity ( brakes & ?ickets1 entangl$ ) v9es1 bri]s & creep+ plants1 & int]sect$ by creeks & /&+ pools4 ,9 ! c5tre ( ! morass he came to a great piece ( wat]1 six miles long1 & ?ree broad1 call$ ,drummond's ,pond1 b m poetically celebrat$ z ! ,lake ( ! ,dismal ,swamp4 ,x 0 m elevat$ ?an any o!r "p ( ! swamp1 & capable ( fe$+ canals1 by :i* ! :ole might be trav]s$4 ,hav+ made ! circuit ( x & not$ all its *>act]i/ics1 he encamp$ = ! night ^u ! firm l& :i* bord]$ x1 & f9i%$ 8 explorations on ! foll[+ day4 ,9 ! ensu+ session ( ! ,virg9ia ,legislature1 ! association 9 behalf ( :i* he _h act$ 0 *>t]$ "u ! "n ( ! ,dismal ,swamp ,company2 & to 8 obs]vations & =eca/ may be trac$ ! subsequ5t improvem5t & prosp]ity ( t once desolate region4 ,,*apt] ,,xiii4 ,,colonial ,,discont5ts4 ,tid+s ( peace gladd5$ ! colonies 9 ! spr+ ( #agfc4 ,! def9ite treaty betwe5 ,engl& & ,france _h be5 sign$ at ,fonta9bleau4 ,n[1 x 0 tru/$1 !re w\ld be an end to ^! horrid ravages t _h desolat$ ! int]ior ( ! c\ntry4 ,! mon? ( ,may prov$ ! fallacy ( su* hopes4 ,9 t mon? ! fam\s insurrection ( ! ,indian tribes broke out1 :i*1 f ! "n ( ! *ief :o 0 its prime mov] & ma/]-_s1 is commonly call$ ,pontiac's w>4 ,! ,delaw>es & ,%awnees1 & o!r ( ^? emigrant tribes ( ! ,ohio1 among :om ,wa%+ton _h m+l$1 7 =emo/ 9 ?is conspiracy4 ,"s ( ! *iefs :o _h be5 8 allies _h n[ tak5 up ! hat*et aga9/ ! ,engli%4 ,! plot 0 deep laid1 & conduct$ ) ,indian craft & secrecy4 ,at a conc]t$ "t an attack 0 made ^u all ! po/s f ,detroit to ,=t ,pitt 7late ,=t ,duquesne74 ,sev]al ( ! small /ockad$ =ts1 ! places ( refuge ( woodl& neighborhoods1 7 surpris$ & sack$ ) remorseless but*]y4 ,! fronti]s ( ,p5nsylvania1 ,m>yl& & ,virg9ia 7 laid wa/e2 & a consid]able "t elaps$ be=e ! fronti] 0 re/or$ to tol]able tranquility4 ,=tunately1 ,wa%+ton's retirem5t f ! army prev5t$ 8 be+ entangl$ 9 ?is savage w>1 :i* rag$ ?r\gh\t ! regions he _h repeat$ly visit$1 or r 8 active _s _h be5 div]t$ into a m peaceful *annel1 = he 0 at ?is "t occupi$ 9 ! ent]prise j notic$1 = dra9+ ! great ,dismal ,swamp4 ,public ev5ts 7 n[ tak+ a t5d5cy :i*1 )\t any political aspirations or =e?\ght ( 8 own1 0 de/9$ gradually to be> him away f 8 quiet home & individual pursuits1 & laun* him ^u a gr&] & wid] sph]e ( action ?an any 9 :i* he _h hi!rto be5 engag$4 ,:atev] might be ! natural affection ( ! colonies = ! "m c\ntry--& !re are abundant evid5ces to prove t x 0 deep-root$ & /rong--x _h nev] be5 prop]ly reciprocat$4 ,!y ye>n$ to be consid]$ z *ildr52 !y 7 treat$ by h] z *angel+s4 ,h] navigation laws _h %ut _! ports aga9/ =eign vessels2 oblig$ !m to export _! productions only to c\ntries belong+ to ! ,briti% cr[n2 to import ,european goods solely f ,engl&1 & 9 ,engli% %ips2 & _h subject$ ! trade betwe5 ! colonies to duties4 ,all manufactures1 too1 9 ! colonies t might int]f]e ) ^? ( ! "m c\ntry _h be5 ei!r totally prohibit$ or subject$ to intol]able re/ra9ts4 ,! acts ( ,p>liam5t impos+ ^! prohibitions & re/rictions _h at v>i\s times produc$ sore discont5t & opposition on ! "p ( ! colonies4 ,!re 0 no?+1 h[ev]1 to :i* ! jeal\s s5sibilities ( ! colonies 7 m alive ?an to any attempt ( ! "m c\ntry to draw a rev5ue f !m by taxation4 ,f ! e>lie/ p]iod ( _! exi/5ce !y _h ma9ta9$ ! pr9ciple t !y c\ld only be tax$ by a ,legislature 9 :i* !y 7 repres5t$4 ,9 #agfj !re 0 an attempt 9 ,bo/on to collect duties on =eign sug> & molasses import$ into ! colonies4 ,writs ( assi/ance 7 appli$ = by ! cu/om-h\se (fic]s1 au?oriz+ !m to break op5 %ips1 /ores & private dwell+s1 9 que/ ( articles t _h paid no duty2 & to call ! assi/ance ( o!rs 9 ! dis*>ge ( _! odi\s task4 ,! m]*ants oppos$ ! execution ( ! writ on con/itutional gr\nds4 ,! "q 0 argu$ 9 c\rt1 :]e ,james ,otis spoke s eloqu5tly 9 v9dication ( ,am]ican rights t all 8 he>]s w5t away ready to take arms aga9/ writs ( assi/ance4 ,ano!r m9i/]ial measure 0 to in/ruct ! prov9cial gov]nors to commission judges4 ,n z !ret(ore dur+ good behavior1 b dur+ ! k+'s pleasure4 ,new ,york 0 ! fir/ to res5t ?is bl[ at ! indep5d5ce ( ! judici>y4 ,! lawy]s appeal$ to ! public ?r\gh ! press aga9/ an act :i* subject$ ! halls ( ju/ice to ! pr]ogative4 ,_! appeals 7 felt beyond ! b\nds ( ! prov9ce1 & awak5$ a g5]al _s ( resi/ance4 ,?us matt]s /ood at ! conclusion ( ! w>4 ,"o ( ! fir/ measures ( m9i/]s1 on ! return ( peace1 0 to enjo9 on all naval (fic]s /ation$ on ! coa/s ( ! ,am]ican colonies ! p]=mance1 "u oa?1 ( ! duties ( cu/om-h\se (fic]s1 = ! suppression ( smuggl+4 ,?is fell ru9\sly ^u a cl&e/9e trade :i* _h long be5 conniv$ at betwe5 ! ,engli% & ,spani% colonies1 pr(itable to bo?1 b especially to ! =m]1 & b5eficial to ! "m c\ntry1 op5+ a m>ket to h] manufactures4 ,z a measure ( retaliation ! coloni/s resolv$ n to pur*ase ,briti% fabrics1 b to clo! !mselves z mu* z possible 9 home manufactures4 ,! dem& = ,briti% goods 9 ,bo/on alone 0 dim9i%$ upw>ds ( #aj1jjj p\nds /]l+ 9 ! c\rse ( a ye>4 ,9 #agfd ,george ,gr5ville1 n[ at ! head ( gov]nm5t1 v5tur$ ^u ! policy f :i* ,walpole 8 pr$ecessor _h wisely ab/a9$4 ,e>ly 9 ,m>* ! ev5tful "q 0 debat$1 :e!r !y _h a "r to tax ,am]ica4 ,x 0 decid$ 9 ! affirmative4 ,next foll[$ a resolution1 decl>+ x prop] to *>ge c]ta9 /amp duties 9 ! colonies & plantations1 b no imm$iate /ep 0 tak5 to c>ry x into effect4 ,mr4 ,gr5ville1 h[ev]1 gave notice to ! ,am]ican ag5ts 9 ,london t he %\ld introduce su* a measure on ! ensu+ session ( ,p>liam5t4 ,9 ! meantime ,p>liam5t p]petuat$ c]ta9 duties on sug> & molasses--h]et(ore subjects ( compla9t & opposition--n[ r$uc$ & modifi$ s z to disc\rage smuggl+1 & !reby to r5d] !m m productive4 ,duties1 also1 7 impos$ on o!r articles ( =eign produce or manufacture import$ into ! colonies4 ,to reconcile ! latt] to ^! impositions1 x 0 /at$ t ! rev5ue ?us rais$ 0 to be appropriat$ to _! protection & security2 9 o!r words1 to ! support ( a /&+ army1 int5d$ to be qu>t]$ ^u !m4 ,we h "h briefly /at$ b a "p ( :at ,burke t]ms an inf9ite v>iety ( pap] *a9s1 ext5d+ ?r\gh no less ?an tw5ty-n9e acts ( ,p>liam5t1 f #affj to #agfd1 by :i* ! colonies _h be5 held 9 ?raldom4 ,! ,new ,engl&]s 7 ! fir/ to take ! field aga9/ ! project ( taxation4 ,!y d5\nc$ x z a violation ( _! rights z freem52 ( _! *>t]$ rights1 by :i* !y 7 to tax !mselves = _! support & def5ce2 ( _! rights z ,briti% subjects1 :o ought n to be tax$ b by !mselves or _! repres5tatives4 ,!y s5t petitions & remon/rances on ! subject to ! k+1 ! lords & ! commons1 9 :i* !y 7 second$ by ,new ,york & ,virg9ia4 ,all 0 9 va94 ,9 ,m>*1 #agfe1 ! act 0 pass$1 accord+ to :i* all in/rum5ts 9 writ+ 7 to be execut$ on /amp$ pap]1 to be pur*as$ f ! ag5ts ( ! ,briti% gov]nm5t4 ,:at 0 m1 all (f5ces aga9/ ! act c\ld be tri$ 9 any royal1 m>9e or admiralty c\rt ?r\gh\t ! colonies1 h[ev] di/ant f ! place :]e ! (f5ce _h be5 committ$2 ?us int]f]+ ) t mo/ ine/imable "r1 a trial by jury4 ,x 0 an om9\s sign t ! fir/ bur/ ( opposition to ?is act %\ld take place 9 ,virg9ia4 ,t colony _h hi!rto be5 sl[ to accord ) ! republican _s ( ,new ,engl&4 ,f\nd$ at an e>li] p]iod ( ! reign ( ,james ,i41 be=e k+ly pr]ogative & ecclesia/ical supremacy _h be5 made matt]s ( d\bt & fi]ce dispute1 x _h gr[n up 9 loyal atta*m5t to k+1 *ur*1 & con/itution2 0 ari/ocratical 9 its ta/es & habits1 & _h be5 rem>k$ above all ! o!r colonies = its sympa?ies ) ! "m c\ntry4 ,moreov]1 x _h n s _m pecuni>y int]e/s involv$ 9 ^! que/ions z _h ! p ( ,new ,engl&1 be+ an agricultural r ?an a comm]cial prov9ce2 b ! ,virg9ians are ( a quick & g5]\s _s1 readily ar\s$ on all po9ts ( honorable pride1 & !y res5t$ ! /amp act z an outrage on _! rights4 ,wa%+ton occupi$ 8 seat 9 ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses1 :51 on ! #bi? ( ,may1 ! /amp act became a subject ( discussion4 ,among ! ,burgesses sat ,patrick ,h5ry1 a "y lawy] :o _h rec5tly di/+ui%$ himself by plead+ aga9/ ! ex]cise ( ! royal pr]ogative 9 *ur* matt]s1 & :o 0 n[ = ! fir/ "t a memb] ( ! ,h\se4 ,ris+ 9 8 place1 he introduc$ 8 celebrat$ resolutions1 decl>+ t ! ,g5]al ,assembly ( ,virg9ia _h ! exclusive "r & p[] to lay taxes & impositions ^u ! inhabitants1 & t :oev] ma9ta9$ ! contr>y %\ld be deem$ an enemy to ! colony4 ,! speak]1 ,mr4 ,rob9son1 object$ to ! resolutions1 z inflammatory4 ,h5ry v9dicat$ !m1 z ju/ifi$ by ! nature ( ! case2 w5t into an able & con/itutional discussion ( colonial rights1 & an eloqu5t exposition ( ! mann] 9 :i* !y _h be5 assail$4 ,! resolutions 7 modifi$1 to accommodate !m to ! scruples ( ! speak] & "s ( ! memb]s1 b _! _s 0 reta9$4 ,! ,lieut5ant-gov]nor 7,fauqui]71 />tl$ by ?is patriotic outbreak1 dissolv$ ! ,assembly1 & issu$ writs = a new election2 b ! cl>ion _h s\nd$4 ,wa%+ton return$ to ,m\nt ,v]non full ( anxi\s ?\ghts inspir$ by ! political ev5ts ( ! day1 & ! legislative sc5e :i* he witness$4 ,8 rec5t lett]s _h spok5 ( ! /ate ( peaceful tranquillity 9 :i* he 0 liv+2 ^? n[ writt5 f 8 rural home %[ t he fully p>ticipat$ 9 ! popul> feel+1 & t :ile he _h a pres5tim5t ( an ardu\s /ruggle1 8 patriotic m9d 0 revolv+ means ( cop+ ) x4 ,9 ! meantime1 f 8 quiet abode at ,m\nt ,v]non1 he seem$ to he> ! patriotic voice ( ,patrick ,h5ry1 :i* _h />tl$ ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses1 e*o+ ?r\gh\t ! l&1 & r\s+ "o legislative body aft] ano!r to foll[ ! example ( t ( ,virg9ia4 ,at ! in/igation ( ! ,g5]al ,c\rt or ,assembly ( ,massa*usetts1 a ,congress 0 held 9 ,new ,york 9 ,octob]1 compos$ ( delegates f ,massa*usetts1 ,rhode ,isl&1 ,connecticut1 ,new ,york1 ,new ,j]sey1 ,p5nsylvania1 ,delaw>e1 ,m>yl&1 & ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 ,9 ?is !y d5\nc$ ! acts ( ,p>liam5t impos+ taxes on !m )\t _! cons5t1 & ext5d+ ! jurisdiction ( ! c\rts ( admiralty1 z violations ( _! rights & lib]ties z natural born subjects ( ,great ,brita91 & prep>$ an address to ! k+1 & a petition to bo? ,h\ses ( ,p>liam5t1 pray+ = r$ress4 ,simil> petitions 7 =w>d$ to ,engl& by ! colonies n repres5t$ 9 ! ,congress4 ,! v prep>ations = en=c+ ! /amp act call$ =? popul> tumults 9 v>i\s places4 ,9 ,bo/on ! /amp di/ributor 0 hang$ 9 effigy2 8 w9d[s 7 brok52 a h\se int5d$ = a /amp (fice 0 pull$ d[n1 & ! effigy burnt 9 a bonfire made ( ! fragm5ts4 ,9 ,virg9ia1 ,mr4 ,george ,m]c] _h be5 appo9t$ di/ributor ( /amps1 b on 8 arrival at ,williamsburg publicly decl9$ (ficiat+4 ,x 0 a fre% triumph to ! popul> cause4 ,! bells 7 rung = joy2 ! t[n 0 illum9at$1 & ,m]c] 0 hail$ ) acclamations ( ! p4 ,! #a/ ( ,novemb]1 ! day :5 ! act 0 to g into op]ation1 0 u%]$ 9 ) port5t\s solemnities4 ,!re 0 great toll+ ( bells & burn+ ( effigies 9 ! ,new ,engl& colonies4 ,at ,bo/on ! %ips display$ _! colors b half-ma/ high4 ,_m %ops 7 %ut2 fun]al knells res\nd$ f ! /eeples1 & !re 0 a gr& auto-da-fe1 9 :i* ! promot]s ( ! act 7 p>ad$1 & suff]$ m>tyrdom 9 effigy4 ,at ,new ,york ! pr9t$ act 0 c>ri$ ab\t ! /reets on a pole1 surm\nt$ by a dea?'s head1 ) a scroll be>+ ! inscription1 ,! folly ( ,engl& & ru9 ( ,am]ica4 ,^! are specim5s ( ! m>ks ( popul> reprobation ) :i* ! /amp act 0 univ]sally nullifi$4 ,no "o w\ld v5ture to c>ry x into execution4 ,9 fact no /amp$ pap] 0 to be se52 all _h be5 ei!r de/roy$ or conceal$4 ,all transactions :i* requir$ /amps to give !m validity 7 susp5d$1 or 7 execut$ by private compact4 ,! c\rts ( ju/ice 7 clos$1 until at l5g? "s conduct$ _! bus9ess )\t /amps4 ,union 0 becom+ ! wat*-^w4 ,! m]*ants ( ,new ,york1 ,philadelphia1 ,bo/on1 & su* o!r colonies z _h v5tur$ publicly to oppose ! /amp act1 agre$ to import no m ,briti% manufactures aft] ! #a/ ( ,janu>y unless x %\ld be repeal$4 ,s pass$ away ! ye> #agfe4 ,! dismissal ( ,mr4 ,gr5ville f ! cab9et gave a tempor>y *ange to public affairs4 ,! /amp act 0 repeal$ on ! #ah? ( ,m>*1 #agff1 to ! great joy ( ! s9c]e fri5ds ( bo? c\ntries1 /ill1 !re 0 a fatal clause 9 ! repeal1 :i* decl>$ t ! k+1 ) ! cons5t ( ,p>liam5t1 _h p[] & au?ority to make laws & /atutes ( suffici5t =ce & validity to b9d ! colonies1 & p ( ,am]ica1 9 all cases :atsoev]4 ,z ! p ( ,am]ica 7 cont5d+ = pr9ciples1 n m]e pecuni>y int]e/s1 ?is res]v$ p[] ( ! cr[n & ,p>liam5t left ! dispute /ill op51 & *ill$ ! feel+ ( gratitude :i* ! repeal might o!rwise h inspir$4 ,fur!r alim5t = public discont5t 0 furni%$ by o!r acts ( ,p>liam5t4 ,"o impos$ duties on glass1 pa/ebo>d1 :ite & r$ lead1 pa9t]s' colors1 & tea2 ! duties to be collect$ on ! arrival ( ! articles 9 ! colonies2 ano!r emp[]$ naval (fic]s to en=ce ! acts ( trade & navigation4 ,ano!r w\nd$ to ! quick ! pride & s5sibilities ( ,new ,york4 ,! mut9y act _h rec5tly be5 ext5d$ to ,am]ica1 ) an additional clause1 requir+ ! prov9cial ,assemblies to provide ! troops s5t out ) qu>t]s1 & to furni% !m ) fire1 b$s1 c&les1 & o!r necess>ies1 at ! exp5se ( ! colonies4 ,! ,gov]nor & ,assembly ( ,new ,york refus$ to comply ) ?is requisition z to /ation>y =ces1 insi/+ t x appli$ only to troops on a m>*4 ,an act ( ,p>liam5t n[ susp5d$ ! p[]s ( ! gov]nor & ,assembly until !y %\ld comply4 ,bo/on cont9u$ to be ! focus ( :at ! m9i/]iali/s t]m$ s$ition4 ,! ,g5]al ,c\rt ( ,massa*usetts1 n cont5t ) petition+ ! k+ = relief aga9/ ! rec5t measures ( ,p>liam5t1 especially ^? impos+ taxes z a means ( rev5ue1 drew up a circul>1 call+ on ! o!r colonial ,legislatures to jo9 ) !m 9 suitable ef=ts to obta9 r$ress4 ,9 ! ensu+ session1 ,gov]nor ,sir ,francis ,b]n>d call$ ^u !m to resc9d ! resolution on :i* ! circul> 0 f\nd$1--!y refus$ to comply1 & ! ,g5]al ,c\rt 0 consequ5tly dissolv$4 ,! gov]nors ( o!r colonies requir$ ( _! ,legislatures an assurance t !y w\ld n reply to ! ,massa*usetts circul>--^! ,legislatures likewise refus$ compliance1 & 7 dissolv$4 ,all ?is add$ to ! gr[+ excitem5t4 ,no?+1 h[ev]1 produc$ a m p[]ful effect ^u ! public s5sibilities ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry ?an c]ta9 milit>y demon/rations at ,bo/on4 ,9 consequ5ce ( repeat$ collisions betwe5 ! p ( t place & ! commission]s ( cu/oms1 two regim5ts ( troops 7 s5t f ,halifax to ov]awe ! disaffect$ citiz5s4 ,x 0 resolv$ 9 a t[n meet+ t ! k+ _h no "r to s5d troops ?i!r )\t ! cons5t ( ! ,assembly4 ,! selectm5 accord+ly refus$ to f9d qu>t]s = ! soldi]s1 & :ile "s encamp$ on ! common1 o!rs 7 qu>t]$1 to ! great indignation ( ! public1 9 ,faneuil ,hall4 ,?r\gh\t ^! public agitations1 ,wa%+ton endeavor$ to pres]ve 8 equanimity4 ,/ill he 0 too true a patriot n to sympa?ize 9 ! /ruggle = colonial rights :i* n[ agitat$ ! :ole c\ntry1 & we f9d him gradually c>ri$ m & m into ! curr5t ( political affairs4 ,a lett] writt5 on ! #e? ( ,april1 #agfi1 to 8 fri5d1 ,george ,mason1 %[s ! important /& he 0 dispos$ to take4 ,9 ! previ\s ye> ! m]*ants & trad]s ( ,bo/on1 ,salem1 ,connecticut & ,new ,york1 _h agre$ to susp5d = a "t ! importation ( all articles subject to taxation4 ,simil> resolutions _h rec5tly be5 adopt$ by ! m]*ants ( ,philadelphia4 ,wa%+ton's lett] is emphatic 9 support ( ! measure4 ,at a "t1 writes he1 :5 our lordly ma/]s 9 ,great ,brita9 w be satisfi$ ) no?+ less ?an ! deprivation ( ,am]ican fre$om1 x seems highly necess>y t some?+ %\ld be done to av]t ! /roke1 & ma9ta9 ! lib]ty :i* we h d]iv$ f our ance/ors4 ,mason1 9 8 reply1 concurr$ ) him 9 op9ion4 ,our all is at /ake1 said he1 & ! little conv5i5ces & com=ts ( life1 :5 set 9 competition ) our lib]ty1 ought to be reject$1 n ) reluctance b ) pleasure4 ,! result ( ! correspond5ce 0 ! draft by ! latt] ( a plan ( association1 ! memb]s ( :i* 7 to pl$ge !mselves n to import or use any articles ( ,briti% m]*&ise or manufacture subject to duty4 ,?is pap] ,wa%+ton 0 to submit to ! consid]ation ( ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses1 at ! approa*+ session 9 ! mon? ( ,may4 ,! ,legislature ( ,virg9ia op5$ on ?is occasion ) a brilliant pageant4 ,:ile milit>y =ce 0 array$ to ov]awe ! republican ,puritans ( ! ea/1 x 0 ?\ght to dazzle ! ari/ocratical desc5dants ( ! cavali]s by ! reflex ( regal spl5dor4 ,"l ,botet\rt1 "o ( ! k+'s lords ( ! b$-*amb]1 _h rec5tly come out z gov]nor ( ! prov9ce4 ,junius describ$ him z a cr++1 b[+1 fawn+1 sword-be>+ c\rti]4 ,! words ( political satiri/s1 h[ev]1 are always to be tak5 ) great di/ru/4 ,h[ev] 8 lord%ip may h b[$ 9 pres5ce ( royalty1 he else:]e conduct$ himself ) dignity1 & won g5]al favor by 8 ende>+ mann]s4 ,he _h come out1 h[ev]1 ) a wrong idea ( ! ,am]icans4 ,!y _h be5 repres5t$ to him z facti\s1 immoral1 & prone to s$ition2 b va9 & luxuri\s1 & easily captivat$ by p>ade & spl5dor4 ,! latt] foibles 7 aim$ at 9 8 appo9tm5t & fitt+ out4 ,x 0 suppos$ t 8 titl$ rank w\ld h its effect4 ,!n to prep>e him = occasions ( c]emony1 a coa* ( /ate 0 pres5t$ to him by ! k+4 ,8 op5+ ( ! session 0 9 ! /yle ( ! royal op5+ ( ,p>liam5t4 ,he proce$$ 9 due p>ade f 8 dwell+ to ! capitol1 9 8 /ate coa*1 drawn by six milk-:ite horses4 ,hav+ deliv]$ 8 spee* accord+ to royal =m1 he return$ home ) ! same pomp & circum/ance4 ,! "t _h gone by1 h[ev]1 = su* display to h ! anticipat$ effect4 ,! ,virg9ian legislators p5etrat$ ! int5tion ( ?is pomp\s c]emonial1 & reg>d$ x ) a depreciat+ smile4 ,/]n] matt]s occupi$ _! ?\ghts2 !y _h come prep>$ to battle = _! rights1 & _! proce$+s soon %[$ ,"l ,botet\rt h[ mu* he _h mi/ak5 !m4 ,spirit$ resolutions 7 pass$1 d5\nc+ ! rec5t act ( ,p>liam5t impos+ taxes2 ! p[] to d :i*1 on ! inhabitants ( ?is colony1 0 legally & con/itutionally ve/$ 9 ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses1 ) cons5t ( ! c\ncil & ( ! k+1 or ( 8 gov]nor1 = ! "t be+4 ,copies ( ^! resolutions 7 ord]$ to be =w>d$ by ! speak] to ! ,legislatures ( ! o!r colonies1 ) a reque/ = _! concurr5ce4 ,o!r proce$+s ( ! ,burgesses %[$ _! sympa?y ) _! fell[-patriots ( ,new ,engl&4 ,a jo9t address ( bo? ,h\ses ( ,p>liam5t _h rec5tly be5 made to ! k+1 assur+ him ( _! support 9 any fur!r measures = ! due execution ( ! laws 9 ,massa*usetts1 & besee*+ him t all p]sons *>g$ ) treason1 or misprision ( treason1 committ$ )9 t colony s9ce ! #cj? ( ,decemb]1 #agfg1 might be s5t to ,great ,brita9 = trial4 ,z ,massa*usetts _h no ,g5]al ,assembly at ?is "t1 hav+ be5 dissolv$ by gov]nm5t1 ! ,legislature ( ,virg9ia g5]\sly took up ! cause4 ,an address to ! k+ 0 resolv$ on1 /at+1 t all trials = treason1 or misprision ( treason1 or = any crime :atev] committ$ by any p]son resid+ 9 a colony1 ought to be 9 & be=e 8 maje/y's c\rts )9 said colony2 & besee*+ ! k+ to av]t f 8 royal subjects ^? dang]s & mis]ies :i* w\ld ensue f seiz+ & c>ry+ beyond sea any p]son resid+ 9 ,am]ica suspect$ ( any crime :atev]1 !reby depriv+ !m ( ! ine/imable privilege ( be+ tri$ by a jury f ! vic9age1 z well z ! lib]ty ( produc+ witnesses on su* trial4 ,"l ,botet\rt 0 a/oni%$ & dismay$ :5 he he>d ( ^! high-ton$ proce$+s4 ,repair+ to ! capitol on ! foll[+ day at noon1 he summon$ ! speak] & memb]s to ! c\ncil *amb]1 & address$ !m 9 ! foll[+ words3 ,mr4 ,speak]1 & g5tlem5 ( ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses1 ,i h he>d ( y\r resolves1 & augur ill ( _! effects4 ,y h made x my duty to dissolve y1 & y are dissolv$ accord+ly4 ,! _s conjur$ up by late decrees ( ,p>liam5t 0 n s easily allay$4 ,! ,burgesses adj\rn$ to a private h\se4 ,peyton ,r&olph1 _! late speak]1 0 elect$ mod]ator4 ,wa%+ton n[ br\ght =w>d a draft ( ! articles ( association1 conc]t$ betwe5 him & ,george ,mason4 ,!y =m$ ! gr\ndwork ( an in/rum5t sign$ by all pres5t1 pl$g+ !mselves nei!r to import1 nor use any goods1 m]*&ise1 or manufactures tax$ by ,p>liam5t to raise a rev5ue 9 ,am]ica4 ,?is in/rum5t 0 s5t ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry = signature1 & ! s*eme ( non-importation1 hi!rto conf9$ to a few nor!rn colonies1 0 soon univ]sally adopt$4 ,! popul> f]m5t 9 ,virg9ia 0 gradually allay$ by ! amiable & conciliatory conduct ( ,"l ,botet\rt1 ,8 lord%ip soon became aw>e ( ! errone\s notions ) :i* he _h ent]$ ^u (fice4 ,8 semi-royal equipage & /ate 7 laid aside4 ,he exam9$ into public grievances2 became a /r5u\s advocate = ! repeal ( taxes2 &1 au?oriz$ by 8 despat*es f ! m9i/ry1 assur$ ! public t su* repeal w\ld spe$ily take place4 ,8 assurance 0 receiv$ ) implicit fai?1 & = a :ile ,virg9ia 0 quiet$4 ,9 ! mon? ( ,may ! ,g5]al ,c\rt ( ,massa*usetts1 hi!rto prorogu$ met accord+ to *>t]4 ,a committee imm$iately wait$ on ! gov]nor decl>+ t x 0 impossible to d bus9ess ) dignity & fre$om :ile ! t[n 0 inve/$ by sea & l&1 & a milit>y gu>d 0 /ation$ at ! /ate-h\se2 & !y reque/$ ! gov]nor z 8 maje/y's repres5tative1 to h su* =ces remov$ out ( ! port & gates ( ! city dur+ ! session ( ! ,assembly4 ,! gov]nor repli$ t he _h no au?ority ov] ei!r ! %ips or troops4 ,! c\rt p]si/$ 9 refus+ to transact bus9ess :ile s circum/anc$1 & ! gov]nor 0 oblig$ to transf] ! session to ,cambridge4 ,!re he address$ a message to t body 9 ,july1 requir+ funds = ! paym5t ( ! troops1 & qu>t]s = _! accommodation4 ,! ,assembly1 aft] ample discussion ( pa/ grievances1 resolv$1 t ! e/abli%m5t ( a /&+ army 9 ! colony 9 a "t ( peace 0 an invasion ( natural rights2 t a /&+ army 0 n kn[n z a "p ( ! ,briti% con/itution1 & t ! s5d+ an arm$ =ce to aid ! civil au?ority 0 unprec$5t$1 & highly dang]\s to ! p4 ,aft] wait+ "s days )\t receiv+ an answ] to 8 message1 ! gov]nor s5t to "k :e!r ! ,assembly w\ld1 or w\ld n1 make provision = ! troops4 ,9 _! reply1 !y foll[$ ! example ( ! ,legislature ( ,new ,york1 by decl9+ to furni% funds = ! purposes specifi$1 be+ incompatible ) _! own honor & int]e/1 & _! duty to _! con/itu5ts4 ,!y 7 9 consequ5ce aga9 prorogu$1 to meet 9 ,bo/on on ! #aj? ( ,janu>y4 ,s /ood affairs 9 ,massa*usetts4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! non-importation associations1 be+ g5]ally obs]v$ ?r\gh\t ! colonies1 produc$ ! effect on ,briti% comm]ce :i* ,wa%+ton _h anticipat$1 & ,p>liam5t 0 incessantly importun$ by petitions f ,briti% m]*ants implor+ its int]v5tion to save !m f ru94 ,e>ly 9 #aggj1 an important *ange took place 9 ! ,briti% cab9et4 ,! ,duke ( ,grafton sudd5ly resign$1 & ! re9s ( gov]nm5t pass$ into ! h&s ( ,"l ,nor?4 ,he 0 a man ( limit$ capacity1 b a favorite ( ! k+1 & subs]vi5t to 8 n>r[ colonial policy4 ,8 adm9i/ration1 s ev5tful to ,am]ica1 comm5c$ ) an error4 ,9 ! mon? ( ,m>* an act 0 pass$1 revok+ all ! duties laid 9 #agfg1 except+ t on tea4 ,?is s+le tax 0 cont9u$1 z he obs]v$1 to ma9ta9 ! p>liam5t>y "r ( taxation1--! v "r :i* 0 ! gr& object ( conte/4 ,"h 0 ! /umbl+-block at ! ?re%old ( ,"l ,nor?'s adm9i/ration4 ,9 va9 ! memb]s ( ! opposition urg$ t ?is s+le exception1 :ile x w\ld produce no rev5ue1 w\ld keep alive ! :ole cause ( cont5tion2 t s long z a s+le ext]nal duty 0 en=c$1 ! colonies w\ld consid] _! rights invad$1 & w\ld rema9 unappeas$4 ,"l ,nor? 0 n to be conv9c$4 ,on ! v day 9 :i* ?is om9\s bill 0 pass$ 9 ,p>liam5t1 a s9i/] occurr5ce took place 9 ,bo/on4 ,"s ( ! "y m5 ( ! place insult$ ! milit>y :ile "u arms2 ! latt] res5t$ x2 ! "y m51 aft] a scuffle1 7 put to flight1 & pursu$4 ,! al>m bells rang1 a mob assembl$2 ! cu/om-h\se 0 ?reat5$2 ! troops1 9 protect+ x1 7 assail$ ) clubs & /ones1 & oblig$ to use _! fire-arms be=e ! tumult c\ld be quell$4 ,f\r ( ! populace 7 kill$1 & sev]al w\nd$4 ,! troops 7 n[ remov$ f ! t[n1 :i* rema9$ 9 ! highe/ /ate ( exasp]ation2 & ?is unt[>d occurr5ce receiv$ ! opprobri\s & some:at extravagant "n ( ! ,bo/on massacre4 ,9 ,virg9ia ! public discont5ts1 :i* _h be5 allay$ by ! conciliatory conduct ( ,"l ,botet\rt1 & by 8 assurances1 made on ! /r5g? ( lett]s receiv$ f ! m9i/ry1 t ! grievances compla9$ ( w\ld be spe$ily r$ress$1 n[ broke out ) m viol5ce ?an ev]4 ,! ,virg9ians spurn$ ! mock-rem$y :i* left ! real cause ( compla9t unt\*$4 ,8 lord%ip also felt deeply w\nd$ by ! dis+5u\sness ( m9i/]s :i* _h l$ him into su* a pr$icam5t1 & wrote home dem&+ 8 dis*>ge4 ,be=e x arriv$1 an attack ( bili\s fev]1 act+ ^u a delicate & s5sitive frame1 enfeebl$ by anxiety & *agr91 laid him 9 8 grave4 ,he left beh9d him a "n ende>$ to ! ,virg9ians by 8 amiable mann]s1 8 lib]al patronage ( ! arts1 &1 above all1 by 8 zeal\s int]cession = _! rights4 ,,*apt] ,,xiv4 ,,exp$ition ,,to ,,! ,,ohio4--,,tea ,,tax4 ,9 ! mid/ ( ^! popul> turmoils1 ,wa%+ton 0 induc$1 by public z well z private consid]ations1 to make ano!r exp$ition to ! ,ohio4 ,he 0 "o ( ! ,virg9ia ,bo>d ( ,commission]s1 appo9t$ at ! close ( ! late w> to settle ! milit>y acc\nts ( ! colony4 ,among ! claims :i* came be=e ! bo>d 7 ^? ( ! (fic]s & soldi]s :o _h engag$ to s]ve until peace1 "u ! proclamation ( ,gov]nor ,d9widdie1 hold+ =? a b\nty ( two hundr$ ?\s& acres ( l&1 to be apportion$ among !m accord+ to rank4 ,^? claims 7 yet unsatisfi$4 ,wa%+ton became ! *ampion ( ^? claims1 & an opportunity n[ pres5t$ itself = _! liquidation4 ,! ,six ,nations1 by a treaty 9 #agfh1 _h c$$ to ! ,briti% cr[n1 9 consid]ation ( a sum ( money1 all ! l&s possess$ by !m s\? ( ! ,ohio4 ,l& (fices w\ld soon be op5$ = ! sale ( !m4 ,wa%+ton det]m9$ at once to visit ! l&s ?us c$$2 affix 8 m>k on su* tracts z he %\ld select1 & apply = a grant f gov]nm5t 9 behalf ( ! soldi]s' claim4 ,wa%+ton _h = a companion 9 ?is exp$ition 8 fri5d & neighbor1 ,dr4 ,craik4 ,!y set out on ! #e? ( ,octob] ) ?ree negro att5dants1 two belong+ to ,wa%+ton1 & "o to ! doctor4 ,! :ole p>ty 0 m\nt$1 & !re 0 a l$ horse = ! baggage4 ,aft] twelve days' travell+ !y arriv$ at ,=t ,pitt 7late ,=t ,duquesne74 ,x 0 g>rison$ by two companies ( royal ,iri%1 comm&$ by a ,capta9 ,edmonson4 ,a hamlet ( ab\t tw5ty log-h\ses1 inhabit$ by ,indian trad]s1 _h sprung up )9 ?ree hundr$ y>ds ( ! =t1 & 0 call$ ! t[n4 ,x 0 ! embryo city ( ,pittsburg1 n[ s popul\s4 ,at "o ( ! h\ses1 a tol]able fronti] inn1 !y took up _! qu>t]s2 b dur+ _! brief soj\rn !y 7 ent]ta9$ ) great hospitality at ! =t4 ,"h at d9n] ,wa%+ton met 8 old acqua9tance1 ,george ,croghan1 :o _h figur$ 9 s _m capacities & exp]i5c$ s _m vicissitudes on ! fronti]4 ,he 0 n[ ,colonel ,croghan1 deputy-ag5t to ,sir ,william ,johnson4 ,on ! day foll[+ ! repa/ at ! =t1 ,wa%+ton visit$ ,croghan at 8 abode on ! ,alleghany ,riv]1 :]e he f\nd sev]al ( ! *iefs ( ! ,six ,nations assembl$4 ,"o ( !m1 ! ,:ite ,m+o by "n1 made him a spee*1 accompani$1 z usual1 by a belt ( wampum4 ,at ,pittsburg ! travell]s left _! horses1 & emb>k$ 9 a l>ge canoe1 to make a voyage d[n ! ,ohio z f> z ! ,great ,kana:a4 ,colonel ,croghan engag$ two ,indians = _! s]vice1 & an int]pret] nam$ ,john ,ni*olson4 ,! colonel & "s ( ! (fic]s ( ! g>rison accompani$ !m z f> z ,log/[n1 ! sc5e ( ,wa%+ton's e>ly diplomacy1 & 8 fir/ int]view ) ! half-k+4 ,"h !y breakfa/$ toge!r2 aft] :i* !y sep>at$1 ! colonel & 8 companions *e]+ ! voyag]s f ! %ore1 z ! canoe 0 borne (f by ! curr5t ( ! beautiful ,ohio4 ,wa%+ton's prop5sities z a sportsman _h "h full play4 ,de] 7 cont9ually to be se5 com+ d[n to ! wat]'s edge to dr9k1 or br[s+ along ! %ore2 !re 7 innum]able flocks ( wild turkeys1 & /ream+ flights ( ducks & geese2 s t z ! voyag]s float$ along1 !y 7 enabl$ to load _! canoe ) game4 ,at night !y encamp$ on ! riv] bank1 lit _! fire & made a sumptu\s hunt]'s repa/4 ,ab\t sev5ty-five miles bel[ ,pittsburg ! voyag]s l&$ at a ,m+o t[n1 :i* !y f\nd 9 a /ir ( w>like prep>ation--sixty ( ! w>riors be+ ab\t to set (f on a =ay into ! ,*]okee c\ntry aga9/ ! ,catawbas4 ,on ! #bd?1 ab\t ?ree o'clock 9 ! aft]noon1 !y arriv$ at ,captema ,creek1 & two days m ( voyag+ br\ght !m to an ,indian hunt+ camp1 ne> ! m\? ( ! ,musk+um4 ,"h x 0 necess>y to l& & make a c]emoni\s visit1 = ! *ief ( ! hunt+ p>ty 0 ,kia%uta1 a ,s5eca sa*em1 ! head ( ! riv] tribes4 ,he 0 not$ to h be5 among ! fir/ to raise ! hat*et 9 ,pontiac's conspiracy1 & almo/ equally v9dictive ) t pot5t w>rior4 ,z ,wa%+ton approa*$ ! *iefta91 he recogniz$ him = "o ( ! ,indians :o _h accompani$ him on 8 mission to ! ,fr5* 9 #agec4 ,kia%uta reta9$ a p]fect recollection ( ! y\?ful ambassador1 ?\gh sev5te5 ye>s _h matur$ him into ?\ghtful manhood4 ,) hunt]'s hospitality he gave him a qu>t] ( a f9e buffalo j sla91 b insi/$ t !y %\ld encamp toge!r = ! night4 ,at ! m\? ( ! ,great ,kana:a ! voyag]s encamp$ = a day or two to exam9e ! l&s 9 ! neighborhood1 & ,wa%+ton set up 8 m>k ^u su* z he int5d$ to claim on behalf ( ! soldi]s' grant4 ,"h ,wa%+ton 0 visit$ by an old sa*em1 :o approa*$ him ) great rev]5ce1 at ! head ( sev]al ( 8 tribe1 & address$ him ?r\gh ,ni*olson1 ! int]pret]4 ,he _h he>d1 he said1 ( 8 be+ 9 t "p ( ! c\ntry1 & _h come f a great di/ance to see him4 ,on fur!r disc\rse1 ! sa*em made kn[n t he 0 "o ( ! w>riors 9 ! s]vice ( ! ,fr5*1 :o lay 9 ambu% on ! banks ( ! ,monongahela & wr\ght su* havoc 9 ,braddock's army4 ,he decl>$ t he & 8 "y m5 _h s+l$ out ,wa%+ton1 z he made himself conspicu\s rid+ ab\t ! field ( battle ) ! g5]al's ord]s1 & _h fir$ at him repeat$ly1 b )\t success2 :5ce !y _h conclud$ t he 0 "u ! protection ( ! ,great ,_s1 _h a *>m$ life1 & c\ld n be sla9 9 battle4 ,at ! ,great ,kana:a ,wa%+ton's exp$ition d[n ! ,ohio t]m9at$2 hav+ visit$ all ! po9ts he wi%$ to exam9e4 ,8 return to ,=t ,pitt1 & !nce homew>d1 af=ds no incid5t wor?y ( note4 ,! discont5ts ( ,virg9ia1 :i* _h be5 p>tially soo!d by ! amiable adm9i/ration ( ,"l ,botet\rt1 7 irritat$ anew "u 8 successor1 ! ,e>l ( ,dunmore4 ,?is nobleman _h = a %ort "t held ! gov]nm5t ( ,new ,york4 ,:5 appo9t$ to t ( ,virg9ia1 he l+]$ = sev]al mon?s at 8 =m] po/4 ,9 ! meantime he s5t 8 milit>y secret>y1 ,capta9 ,foy1 to att5d to ! despat* ( bus9ess until 8 arrival2 aw>d+ to him a sal>y & fees to be paid by ! colony4 ,! pride ( ! ,virg9ians 0 piqu$ at 8 l+]+ at ,new ,york1 z if he pref]r$ its gayety & luxury to ! comp>ative quiet & simplicity ( ,williamsburg4 ,! fir/ measure ( ! ,assembly1 at its op5+1 0 to dem& by :at "r he _h aw>d$ a sal>y & fees to 8 secret>y )\t consult+ x2 & to "q :e!r x 0 au?oriz$ by ! cr[n4 ,8 lord%ip _h ! good policy to resc9d ! unau?oriz$ act1 & 9 s do+ mitigat$ ! ire ( ! ,assembly3 b he lo/ no "t 9 prorogu+ a body :i*1 f v>i\s symptoms1 appe>$ to be too indep5d5t1 & dispos$ to be untractable4 ,he cont9u$ to prorogue x f "t to "t1 seek+ 9 ! int]im to conciliate ! ,virg9ians1 & soo! _! irritat$ pride4 ,at l5g?1 aft] repeat$ prorogations he 0 compell$ by circum/ances to conv5e x on ! #a/ ( ,m>*1 #aggc4 ,wa%+ton 0 prompt 9 8 att5dance on ! occasion1 & =emo/ among ! patriotic memb]s :o eag]ly avail$ !mselves ( ?is long wi%$ = opportunity to legislate ^u ! g5]al affairs ( ! colonies4 ,"o ( _! mo/ important measures 0 ! appo9tm5t ( a committee ( elev5 p]sons1 ^: bus9ess x %\ld be to obta9 ! mo/ cle> & au!ntic intellig5ce ( all su* acts & resolutions ( ! ,briti% ,p>liam5t1 or proce$+s ( adm9i/ration1 z may relate to or affect ! ,briti% colonies1 & to ma9ta9 ) _! si/] colonies a correspond5ce & communication4 ,! plan ?us propos$ by _! noble1 patriotic si/] colony ( ,virg9ia 0 promptly adopt$ by ! p ( ,massa*usetts1 & soon met ) g5]al concurr5ce4 ,^! correspond+ committees1 9 effect1 became ! executive p[] ( ! patriot p>ty1 produc+ ! happie/ conc]t ( design & action ?r\gh\t ! colonies4 ,not)/&+ ! decid$ "p tak5 by ,wa%+ton 9 ! popul> movem5t1 v fri5dly relations exi/$ betwe5 him & ,"l ,dunmore4 ,! latt] appreciat$ 8 "*1 & s\ght to avail himself ( 8 exp]i5ce 9 ! affairs ( ! prov9ce4 ,x 0 ev5 conc]t$ t ,wa%+ton %\ld accompany 8 lord%ip on an ext5sive t\r1 :i* ! latt] int5d$ to make 9 ! c\rse ( ! summ] along ! we/]n fronti]4 ,a melan*oly circum/ance occurr$ to defeat ?is arrangem5t4 ,we h spok5 ( ,wa%+ton's pat]nal conduct t[>ds ! two *ildr5 ( ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton4 ,! daught]1 ,miss ,cu/is _h long be5 an object ( extreme solicitude4 ,%e 0 ( a fragile con/itution1 & = "s "t pa/ _h be5 9 v decl9+ heal?4 ,e>ly 9 ! pres5t summ]1 symptoms indicat$ a rapid *ange = ! worse4 ,wa%+ton 0 abs5t f home at ! "t4 ,on 8 return to ,m\nt ,v]non he f\nd h] 9 ! la/ /age ( consumption4 ,?\gh n a man giv5 to bur/s ( s5sibility1 he is said on ! pres5t occasion to h ev9c$ ! deepe/ affliction2 kneel+ by h] b$side1 & p\r+ out e>ne/ pray]s = h] recov]y4 ,%e expir$ on ! #ai? ( ,june1 9 ! sev5te5? ye> ( h] age4 ,?is1 ( c\rse put an end to ,wa%+ton's int5tion ( accompany+ ,"l ,dunmore to ! fronti]3 he rema9$ at home to console ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton 9 h] affliction--furni%+ 8 lord%ip1 h[ev]1 ) travell+ h9ts & directions1 & recomm5d+ prop] guides4 ,! g5]al cov5ant ?r\gh\t ! colonies aga9/ ! use ( tax$ tea _h op]at$ disa/r\sly aga9/ ! int]e/s ( ! ,ea/ ,india ,company1 & produc$ an imm5se accumulation ( ! proscrib$ article 9 _! w>eh\ses4 ,to rem$y ?is ,"l ,nor? br\ght 9 a bill 7#aggc71 by :i* ! company 7 all[$ to export _! teas f ,engl& to any "p :atev]1 )\t pay+ export duty4 ,?is1 by enabl+ !m to (f] _! teas at a l[ price 9 ! colonies w\ld1 he suppos$1 tempt ! ,am]icans to pur*ase l>ge quantities1 ?us reliev+ ! company1 & at ! same "t b5efit+ ! rev5ue by ! impo/ duty4 ,confid+ 9 ! wisdom ( ?is policy1 ! company disgorg$ _! w>eh\ses1 freight$ sev]al %ips ) tea1 & s5t !m to v>i\s p>ts ( ! colonies4 ,?is br\ght matt]s to a crisis4 ,"o s5tim5t1 "o det]m9ation1 p]vad$ ! :ole cont95t4 ,taxation 0 to receive its def9itive bl[4 ,:oev] submitt$ to x 0 an enemy to 8 c\ntry4 ,f ,new ,york & ,philadelphia ! %ips 7 s5t back1 unlad51 to ,london4 ,9 ,*>le/on ! tea 0 unload$1 & /or$ away 9 cell>s & o!r places1 :]e x p]i%$4 ,at ,bo/on ! action 0 /ill m decisive4 ,! %ips an*or$ 9 ! h>bor4 ,"s small p>cels ( tea 7 br\ght on %ore1 b ! sale ( !m 0 prohibit$4 ,to settle ! matt] completely1 & prove t on a po9t ( pr9ciple !y 7 n to be trifl$ )1 a numb] ( inhabitants1 disguis$ z ,indians1 bo>d$ ! %ips 9 ! night 7#ah? ,decemb]71 broke op5 all ! *e/s ( tea1 & empti$ ! cont5ts into ! sea4 ,! g5]al opposition ( ! colonies to ! pr9ciple ( taxation _h giv5 great annoyance to gov]nm5t1 b ?is individual act conc5trat$ all its wra? ^u ,bo/on4 ,a bill 0 =?) pass$ 9 ,p>liam5t 7commonly call$ ! ,bo/on port bill71 by :i* all lad+ & unlad+ ( goods1 w>es1 & m]*&ise1 7 to cease 9 t t[n & h>bor on & aft] ! #d? ( ,june1 & ! (fic]s ( ! cu/oms to be transf]r$ to ,salem4 ,ano!r law1 pass$ soon aft]1 alt]$ ! *>t] ( ! prov9ce1 decree+ t all c\nsellors1 judges1 & magi/rates1 %\ld be appo9t$ by ! cr[n1 & hold (fice dur+ ! royal pleasure4 ,?is 0 foll[$ by a ?ird1 int5d$ = ! suppression ( riots2 & provid+ t any p]son indict$ = murd]1 or o!r capital (f5ce1 committ$ 9 aid+ ! magi/racy1 might be s5t by ! gov]nor to "s o!r colony1 or to ,great ,brita91 = trial4 ,su* 0 ! bolt ( ,p>liam5t>y wra? fulm9at$ aga9/ ! devot$ t[n ( ,bo/on4 ,be=e x fell !re 0 a session 9 ,may ( ! ,virg9ia ,h\se ( ,burgesses4 ,! social position ( ,"l ,dunmore _h be5 /r5g!n$ 9 ! prov9ce by ! arrival ( 8 lady1 & a num]\s family ( sons & daught]s4 ,! ,h\se ( ,burgesses 0 op5$ 9 =m1 & "o ( its fir/ measures 0 an address ( congratulation to ! gov]nor on ! arrival ( 8 lady4 ,x 0 foll[$ up by an agreem5t among ! memb]s to give h] lady%ip a spl5did ball1 on ! #bg? ( ! mon?4 ,all ?+s 7 go+ on smoo?ly & smil+ly1 :5 a lett]1 receiv$ ?r\gh ! correspond+ committee1 br\ght intellig5ce ( ! v9dictive measure ( ,p>liam5t1 by :i* ! port ( ,bo/on 0 to be clos$ on ! approa*+ #a/ ( ,june4 ,! lett] 0 read 9 ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses1 & produc$ a g5]al bur/ ( indignation4 ,all o!r bus9ess 0 ?r[n aside1 & ?is became ! sole subject ( discussion4 ,a prote/ aga9/ ?is & o!r rec5t acts ( ,p>liam5t 0 ent]$ ^u ! j\rnal ( ! ,h\se1 & a resolution 0 adopt$1 on ! #bd? ( ,may1 sett+ ap>t ! #a/ ( ,june z a day ( fa/+1 pray]1 & humiliation4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+ ! ,burgesses 7 summon$ to att5d ,"l ,dunmore 9 ! c\ncil *amb]1 :]e he made !m ! foll[+ laconic spee*3 ,mr4 ,speak]1 & ,g5tlem5 ( ! ,h\se ( ,burgesses3 ,i h 9 my h& a pap]1 publi%$ by ord] ( y\r ,h\se1 conceiv$ 9 su* t]ms z reflect highly ^u 8 maje/y1 & ! ,p>liam5t ( ,great ,brita91 :i* makes x necess>y = me to dissolve y1 & y are dissolv$ accord+ly4 ,z on a =m] occasion1 ! ,assembly1 ?\gh dissolv$ 0 n disp]s$4 ,! memb]s adj\rn$ to ! long room ( ! old ,raleigh tav]n1 & pass$ resolutions d5\nc+ ! ,bo/on port bill z a mo/ dang]\s attempt to de/roy ! con/itutional lib]ty & rights ( all ,nor? ,am]ica2 recomm5d+ _! c\ntrym5 to desi/ f ! use1 n m]ely ( tea1 b ( all k9ds ( ,ea/ ,indian commodities2 pron\nc+ an attack on "o ( ! colonies1 to en=ce arbitr>y taxes1 an attack on all2 & ord]+ ! committee ( correspond5ce to communicate ) ! o!r correspond+ committees on ! exp$i5cy ( appo9t+ deputies f ! sev]al colonies ( ,briti% ,am]ica to meet annually 9 ,,g5]al ,,congress1 at su* place z might be deem$ exp$i5t1 to delib]ate on su* measures z ! unit$ int]e/s ( ! colonies might require4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ recomm5dation ( a ,g5]al ,congress by any public assembly1 ?\gh x _h be5 previ\sly propos$ 9 t[n meet+s at ,new ,york & ,bo/on4 ,a resolution to ! same effect 0 pass$ 9 ! ,assembly ( ,massa*usetts be=e x 0 aw>e ( ! proce$+s ( ! ,virg9ia ,legislature4 ,! measure recomm5d$ met ) prompt & g5]al concurr5ce ?r\gh\t ! colonies1 & ! fif? day ( ,septemb] next ensu+ 0 fix$ ^u = ! meet+ ( ! fir/ ,congress1 :i* 0 to be held at ,philadelphia4 ,on ! #bi?1 lett]s arriv$ f ,bo/on giv+ ! proce$+s ( a t[n meet+1 recomm5d+ t a g5]al league %\ld be =m$ ?r\gh\t ! colonies susp5d+ all trade ) ,great ,brita94 ,b tw5ty-five memb]s ( ! late ,h\se ( ,burgesses1 includ+ ,wa%+ton1 7 at t "t rema9+ 9 ,williamsburg4 ,!y held a meet+ on ! foll[+ day1 at :i* ,peyton ,r&olph presid$ z mod]ator4 ,aft] "s discussion x 0 det]m9$ to issue a pr9t$ circul>1 be>+ _! signatures1 & call+ a meet+ ( all ! memb]s ( ! late ,h\se ( ,burgesses1 on ! #a/ ( ,augu/1 to take into consid]ation ?is measure ( a g5]al league4 ,! circul> recomm5d$ !m1 also1 to collect1 9 ! meantime1 ! s5se ( _! respective c\nties4 ,9 ! meantime ! ,bo/on port bill _h be5 c>ri$ into effect4 ,on ! #a/ ( ,june ! h>bor ( ,bo/on 0 clos$ at noon1 & all bus9ess ceas$4 ,! two o!r p>liam5t>y acts alt]+ ! *>t] ( ,massa*usetts 7 to be en=c$4 ,no public meet+s1 except+ ! annual t[n meet+s 9 ,m>* & ,may1 7 to be held )\t p]mission ( ! gov]nor4 ,g5]al ,?omas ,gage _h rec5tly be5 appo9t$ to ! milit>y comm& ( ,massa*usetts1 & ! c>ry+ out ( ^! (f5sive acts4 ,z lieut5ant-colonel1 he _h l$ ! advance gu>d on ! field ( ,braddock's defeat4 ,=tune _h s9ce gone well ) him4 ,ris+ 9 ! s]vice1 he _h be5 gov]nor ( ,montreal1 & _h succe$$ ,amh]/ 9 ! comm& ( ! ,briti% =ces on ?is cont95t4 ,he 0 l9k$ to ! c\ntry also by dome/ic ties1 hav+ m>ri$ into "o ( ! mo/ respectable families ( ,new ,j]sey4 ,9 ! v>i\s situations 9 :i* he _h hi!rto be5 plac$ he _h won e/eem1 & r5d]$ himself popul>4 ,b ) all 8 exp]i5ce 9 ,am]ica he _h =m$ a mo/ errone\s op9ion ( ! "* ( ! p4 ,! ,am]icans1 said he to ! k+1 w be lions only z long z ! ,engli% are lambs2 & he engag$1 ) five regim5ts1 to keep ,bo/on quiet6 ,! mann] 9 :i* 8 attempts to en=ce ! rec5t acts ( ,p>liam5t 7 res5t$1 %[$ h[ egregi\sly he 0 9 error4 ,at ! sugge/ion ( ! ,assembly1 a pap] 0 circulat$ ?r\gh ! prov9ce by ! committee ( correspond5ce1 entitl$ a solemn league & cov5ant1 ! subscrib]s to :i* b\nd !mselves to break (f all int]c\rse ) ,great ,brita9 f ! #a/ ( ,augu/1 until ! colony %\ld be re/or$ to ! enjoym5t ( its *>t]$ rights2 & to r5\nce all deal+s ) ^? :o %\ld refuse to ent] into ?is compact4 ,! v title ( league & cov5ant _h an om9\s s\nd1 & />tl$ ,g5]al ,gage4 ,he issu$ a proclamation1 d5\nc+ x z illegal & traitor\s4 ,fur!rmore1 he encamp$ a =ce ( infantry & artill]y on ,bo/on ,common1 z if prep>$ to enact ! lion4 ,an al>m spread ?r\gh ! adjac5t c\ntry4 ,bo/on is to be blockad$6 ,bo/on is to be r$uc$ to ob$i5ce by =ce or fam9e6 ,! _s ( ! yeomanry 0 ar\s$4 ,!y s5t 9 ^w to ! inhabitants promis+ to come to _! aid if necess>y2 & urg+ !m to /& fa/ to ! fai?4 ,,*apt] ,,xv4 ,,! ,,fir/ ,,g5]al ,,congress4 ,%ortly aft] ,wa%+ton's return to ,m\nt ,v]non1 9 ! latt] "p ( ,june1 he presid$ z mod]ator at a meet+ ( ! inhabitants ( ,fairfax ,c\nty1 :]e91 aft] ! rec5t acts ( ,p>liam5t _h be5 discuss$1 a committee 0 appo9t$1 ) himself z *airman1 to draw up resolutions expressive ( ! s5tim5ts ( ! pres5t meet+1 & to report ! same at a g5]al meet+ ( ! c\nty1 to be held 9 ! c\rt-h\se on ! #ah? ( ,july4 ,! committee met accord+ to appo9tm5t1 ) ,wa%+ton z *airman4 ,! resolutions fram$ at ! meet+ insi/$1 z usual1 on ! "r ( self-gov]nm5t1 & ! pr9ciple t taxation & repres5tation 7 9 _! nature insep>able3 t ! v>i\s acts ( ,p>liam5t = rais+ rev5ue1 tak+ away trials by jury1 ord]+ t p]sons might be tri$ 9 a diff]5t c\ntry f t 9 :i* ! cause ( accusation orig9at$1 clos+ ! port ( ,bo/on1 abrogat+ ! *>t] ( ,massa*usetts ,bay1 etc41 etc41 7 all "p ( a prem$itat$ design & sy/em to introduce arbitr>y gov]nm5t into ! colonies2 t ! sudd5 & repeat$ dissolutions ( ,assemblies :5ev] !y presum$ to exam9e ! illegality ( m9i/]ial m&ates1 or delib]at$ on ! violat$ rights ( _! con/itu5ts1 7 "p ( ! same sy/em1 & calculat$ & int5d$ to drive ! p ( ! colonies to a /ate ( desp]ation1 & to dissolve ! compact by :i* _! ance/ors b\nd !mselves & _! po/]ity to rema9 dep5d5t on ! ,briti% cr[n4 ,! resolutions1 fur!rmore1 recomm5d$ ! mo/ p]fect union & co-op]ation among ! colonies2 solemn cov5ants ) respect to non-importation & non-int]c\rse1 & a r5unciation ( all deal+s ) any colony1 t[n1 or prov9ce t %\ld refuse to agree to ! plan adopt$ by ! ,g5]al ,congress4 ,!y also recomm5d$ a dutiful petition & remon/rance f ! ,congress to ! k+1 ass]t+ _! con/itutional rights & privileges2 lam5t+ ! necessity ( ent]+ into measures t might be displeas+2 decl>+ _! atta*m5t to 8 p]son1 family1 & gov]nm5t1 & _! desire to cont9ue 9 dep5d5ce ^u ,great ,brita92 besee*+ him n to r$uce 8 fai?ful subjects ( ,am]ica to desp]ation1 & to reflect t f our sov]eign !re c be b "o appeal4 ,! resolutions report$ by ! committee 7 adopt$1 & ,wa%+ton 0 *os5 a delegate to repres5t ! c\nty at ! ,g5]al ,conv5tion ( ! prov9ce1 to be held at ,williamsburg on ! #a/ ( ,augu/4 ,on ! date appo9t$ ! conv5tion assembl$4 ,wa%+ton appe>$ on behalf ( ,fairfax ,c\nty1 & pres5t$ ! resolutions1 already cit$1 z ! s5se ( 8 con/itu5ts4 ,he is said1 by "o :o 0 pres5t1 to h spok5 9 support ( !m 9 a /ra9 ( uncommon eloqu5ce4 ,! ,conv5tion 0 six days 9 session4 ,resolutions1 9 ! same _s ) ^? pass$ 9 ,fairfax ,c\nty1 7 adopt$1 & ,peyton ,r&olph1 ,ri*>d ,h5ry ,lee1 ,george ,wa%+ton1 ,patrick ,h5ry1 ,ri*>d ,bl&1 ,b5jam9 ,h>rison1 & ,edmund ,p5dleton1 7 appo9t$ delegates1 to repres5t ! p ( ,virg9ia 9 ! ,g5]al ,congress4 ,g5]al ,gage f ! "t ( tak+ comm& at ,bo/on1 _h be5 p]plex$ h[ to manage its inhabitants4 ,_h !y be5 hot-head$1 impulsive1 & prone to p>oxysm1 8 task w\ld h be5 comp>atively easy2 b x 0 ! cool1 %rewd common s5se1 by :i* all _! movem5ts 7 regulat$1 t conf\nd$ him4 ,!re 0 no upro>1 no riots2 ev]y?+ 0 awfully sy/ematic & accord+ to rule4 ,t[n meet+s 7 held1 9 :i* public rights & public measures 7 eloqu5tly discuss$ by ,john ,adams1 ,josiah ,qu9cy1 & o!r em95t m54 ,ov] ^! meet+s ,samuel ,adams presid$ z mod]ator2 a man cle> 9 judgm5t1 calm 9 conduct1 inflexible 9 resolution1 deeply gr\nd$ 9 civil & political hi/ory1 & infallible on all po9ts ( con/itutional law4 ,gage 0 at a loss h[ to act4 ,x w\ld n d to disp]se ^! assemblages by =ce ( arms2 = ! p :o compos$ !m m+l$ ! soldi] ) ! polemic2 & l _! prototypes1 ! cov5ant]s ( yore1 if prone to argue1 7 z ready to fight4 ,s ! meet+s cont9u$ to be held p]t9aci\sly4 ,faneuil ,hall 0 at times unable to hold !m1 & !y sw>m$ f t revolution>y hive into old ,s\? ,*ur*4 ,! lib]ty tree became a rally+ place = any popul> movem5t1 & a flag hoi/$ on x 0 salut$ by all processions z ! emblem ( ! popul> cause4 ,:5 ! "t approa*$ = ! meet+ ( ! ,g5]al ,congress at ,philadelphia1 ,wa%+ton 0 jo9$ at ,m\nt ,v]non by ,patrick ,h5ry & ,edmund ,p5dleton1 & !y p]=m$ ! j\rney toge!r on horseback4 ,x 0 a noble companion%ip4 ,h5ry 0 !n 9 ! y\?ful vigor & ela/icity ( 8 b\nd+ g5ius1 ard5t1 acute1 fanciful1 eloqu5t2 ,p5dleton1 s*ool$ 9 public life1 a vet]an 9 c\ncil1 ) native =ce ( intellect1 & habits ( deep reflection2 ,wa%+ton1 9 ! m]idian ( 8 days1 mature 9 wisdom1 compreh5sive 9 m9d1 sagaci\s 9 =esight4 ,su* 7 ! apo/les ( lib]ty1 repair+ on _! augu/ pilgrimage to ,philadelphia f all p>ts ( ! l&1 to lay ! f\ndations ( a mighty empire4 ,congress assembl$ on ,monday1 ! #e? ( ,septemb]1 9 a l>ge room 9 ,c>p5t]'s ,hall4 ,!re 7 fifty-"o delegates1 repres5t+ all ! colonies except+ ,georgia4 ,! meet+ has be5 describ$ z awfully solemn4 ,! mo/ em95t m5 ( ! v>i\s colonies 7 n[ = ! fir/ "t br\ght toge!r2 !y 7 kn[n to ea* o!r by fame1 b 71 p]sonally1 /rang]s4 ,! object :i* _h call$ !m toge!r 0 ( incalculable magnitude4 ,! lib]ties ( no less ?an ?ree millions ( p1 ) t ( all _! po/]ity1 7 /ak$ on ! wisdom & en]gy ( _! c\ncils4 ,!re be+ an inequality 9 ! numb] ( delegates f ! diff]5t colonies1 a "q arose z to ! mode ( vot+2 :e!r by colonies1 by ! poll1 or by int]e/s4 ,aft] "s debate1 x 0 det]m9$ t ea* colony %\ld h b "o vote1 :atev] might be ! numb] ( its delegates4 ,! delib]ations ( ! ,h\se 7 to be ) clos$ doors1 & no?+ b ! resolves promulgat$1 unless by ord] ( ! majority4 ,to give prop] dignity & solemnity to ! proce$+s1 x 0 mov$ on ! foll[+ day t ea* morn+ ! session %\ld be op5$ by pray]4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! day1 a rumor rea*$ ,philadelphia t ,bo/on _h be5 cannonad$ by ! ,briti%4 ,x produc$ a /rong s5sation2 & :5 ,congress met on ! foll[+ morn+ 7#g?71 ! effect 0 visible 9 e c\nt5ance4 ,! delegates f ! ea/ 7 greet$ ) a w>m] grasp ( ! h& by _! associates f ! s\?4 ,! rumor prov$ to be errone\s4 ,ow+ to clos$ doors1 & ! want ( report]s1 no record exi/s ( ! discussions & spee*es made 9 ! fir/ ,congress4 ,! fir/ public measure 0 a resolution decl>atory ( _! feel+s ) reg>d to ! rec5t acts ( ,p>liam5t1 violat+ ! rights ( ! p ( ,massa*usetts1 & ( _! det]m9ation to comb9e 9 resi/+ any =ce t might attempt to c>ry ^? acts into execution4 ,a committee ( two f ea* prov9ce report$ a s]ies ( resolutions1 :i* 7 adopt$ & promulgat$ by ,congress1 z a decl>ation ( colonial rights4 ,9 ?is 7 enum]at$ _! natural rights to ! enjoym5t ( life1 lib]ty1 & prop]ty2 & _! rights z ,briti% subjects4 ,among ! latt] 0 p>ticipation 9 legislative c\ncils4 ,?is !y c\ld n ex]cise ?r\gh repres5tatives 9 ,p>liam5t2 !y claim$1 !re=e1 ! p[] ( legislat+ 9 _! prov9cial assemblies2 cons5t+1 h[ev]1 to su* acts ( ,p>liam5t z might be ess5tial to ! regulation ( trade2 b exclud+ all taxation1 int]nal or ext]nal1 = rais+ rev5ue 9 ,am]ica4 ,! common law ( ,engl& 0 claim$ z a bir?right1 includ+ ! "r ( trial by a jury ( ! vic9age2 ( hold+ public meet+s to consid] grievances2 & ( petition+ ! k+4 ,! b5efits ( all su* /atutes z exi/$ at ! "t ( ! colonization 7 likewise claim$2 toge!r ) ! immunities & privileges grant$ by royal *>t]s1 or secur$ by prov9cial laws4 ,! ma9t5ance ( a /&+ army 9 any colony 9 "t ( peace1 )\t ! cons5t ( its legislature1 0 pron\nc$ contr>y to law4 ,! ex]cise ( ! legislative p[] 9 ! colonies by a c\ncil appo9t$ dur+ pleasure by ! cr[n1 0 decl>$ to be uncon/itutional1 & de/ructive to ! fre$om ( ,am]ican legislation4 ,!n foll[$ a specification ( ! acts ( ,p>liam5t1 pass$ dur+ ! reign ( ,george ,,iii41 infr++ & violat+ ^! rights4 ,^! 7--! sug> act2 ! /amp act2 ! two acts = qu>t]+ troops2 ! tea act2 ! act susp5d+ ! ,new ,york legislature2 ! two acts = ! trial 9 ,great ,brita9 ( (f5ces committ$ 9 ,am]ica2 ! ,bo/on port bill2 ! act = regulat+ ! gov]nm5t ( ,massa*usetts1 & ! ,quebec act4 ,to ^! griev\s acts & measures1 x 0 add$1 ,am]icans _c submit2 b 9 hopes _! fell[ subjects 9 ,great ,brita9 w1 on a revision ( !m1 re/ore u to t /ate 9 :i* bo? c\ntries f\nd happ9ess & prosp]ity1 we h = ! pres5t1 only resolv$ to pursue ! foll[+ peaceable measures3 #a/4 ,to ent] into a non-importation1 non-consumption1 & non-exportation agreem5t1 or association4 #b;d4 ,to prep>e an address to ! p ( ,great ,brita91 & a memorial to ! inhabitants ( ,briti% ,am]ica4 #c;d4 ,to prep>e a loyal address to 8 maje/y4 ,! above-m5tion$ association 0 accord+ly =m$1 & committees 7 to be appo9t$ 9 e c\nty1 city & t[n to ma9ta9 x vigilantly & /rictly4 ,ma/]ly /ate pap]s 7 issu$ by ,congress 9 con=mity to ! resolutions3 viz1 a petition to ! k+1 draft$ by ,mr4 ,dick9son1 ( ,philadelphia2 an address to ! p ( ,canada by ! same h&1 invit+ !m to jo9 ! league ( ! colonies2 ano!r to ! p ( ,great ,brita91 draft$ by ,john ,jay1 ( ,new ,york2 & a memorial to ! inhabitants ( ! ,briti% colonies by ,ri*>d ,h5ry ,lee1 ( ,virg9ia4 ,! ,congress rema9$ 9 session fifty-"o days4 ,e subject1 accord+ to ,adams1 0 discuss$ ) a mod]ation1 an acut5ess1 & a m9ut5ess equal to t ( ,que5 ,elizabe?'s privy c\ncil4 ,! pap]s issu$ by x h des]v$ly be5 pron\nc$ ma/]pieces ( practical tal5t & political wisdom4 ,f ! secrecy t envelop$ its discussions1 we are ignorant ( ! "p tak5 by ,wa%+ton 9 ! debates2 ! simil>ity ( ! resolutions1 h[ev]1 9 _s & sub/ance to ^? ( ! ,fairfax ,c\nty meet+1 9 :i* he presid$1 & ! co9cid5ce ( ! measures adopt$ ) ^? !re9 recomm5d$1 %[ t he _h a p[]ful ag5cy 9 ! :ole proce$+s ( ?is ev5tful assembly4 ,patrick ,h5ry1 be+ ask$1 on 8 return home1 :om he consid]$ ! greate/ man 9 ,congress1 repli$3 ,if y speak ( eloqu5ce1 ,mr4 ,rutl$ge1 ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 is by f> ! greate/ orator2 b if y speak ( solid in=mation & s\nd judgm5t1 ,colonel ,wa%+ton is unque/ionably ! greate/ man on t floor4 ,on ! break+ up ( ,congress1 ,wa%+ton ha/5$ back to ,m\nt ,v]non1 :]e 8 pres5ce 0 m ?an usually important to ! happ9ess ( ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton1 f ! lonel9ess caus$ by ! rec5t dea? ( h] daught] & ! abs5ce ( h] son4 ,! *e]fulness ( ! neighborhood _h be5 dim9i%$ ( late by ! dep>ture ( ,george ,william ,fairfax = ,engl&1 to take possession ( e/ates :i* _h devolv$ to him 9 t k+dom4 ,8 e/ate ( ,belvoir1 s closely alli$ ) t ( ,m\nt ,v]non by family ties & reciprocal hospitality1 0 left 9 *>ge ( a /ew>d1 or ov]se]4 ,?r\gh "s accid5t ! h\se took fire1 & 0 burnt to ! gr\nd4 ,x 0 nev] rebuilt4 ,! c\rse ( political ev5ts :i* swept ,wa%+ton f 8 quiet home into ! curr5t ( public & milit>y life1 prev5t$ ,william ,fairfax1 :o 0 a royali/1 ?\gh a lib]al "o1 f return+ to 8 once happy abode1 & ! hospitable int]communion ( ,m\nt ,v]non & ,belvoir 0 at an end = ev]4 ,,*apt] ,,xvi4 ,,milit>y ,,measures4--,,affairs ,,at ,,lex+ton4 ,! rumor1 at ! op5+ ( ,congress1 ( ! cannonad+ ( ,bo/on _h be5 caus$ by measures ( ,gov]nor ,gage4 ,! public m9d 9 ,bo/on & its vic9ity _h be5 r5d]$ excessively jeal\s & s5sitive by ! l&+ & encamp+ ( artill]y ^u ! ,common & ,wel% ,fusili]s on ,=t ,hill1 & by ! plant+ ( f\r l>ge field-pieces on ,bo/on ,neck1 ! only entrance to ! t[n by l&4 ,! c\ntry p 7 arm+ & discipl9+ !mselves 9 e direction1 & collect+ & deposit+ arms & ammunition 9 places :]e !y w\ld be at h& 9 case ( em]g5cy4 ,gage1 on ! o!r h&1 issu$ ord]s t ! munitions ( w> 9 all ! public magaz9es %\ld be br\ght to ,bo/on4 ,"o ( ^! magaz9es 0 ! ars5al 9 ! nor?-we/ "p ( ,*>le/[n1 betwe5 ,m$=d & ,cambridge4 ,two companies ( ! k+'s troops pass$ sil5tly 9 boats up ,my/ic ,riv] 9 ! night2 took possession ( a l>ge quantity ( gunp[d] deposit$ !re1 & convey$ x to ,ca/le ,williams4 ,intellig5ce ( ?is sack+ ( ! ars5al flew ) lightn+ spe$ ?r\gh ! neighborhood4 ,9 ! morn+ sev]al ?\s&s ( patriots 7 assembl$ at ,cambridge1 weapon 9 h&1 & 7 ) difficulty prev5t$ f m>*+ ^u ,bo/on to compel a re/itution ( ! p[d]4 ,9 ! confusion & agitation1 a rumor /ole out into ! c\ntry t ,bo/on 0 to be attack$2 foll[$ by ano!r t ! %ips 7 cannonad+ ! t[n1 & ! soldi]s %oot+ d[n ! inhabitants4 ,! :ole c\ntry 0 =?) 9 arms4 ,num]\s bodies ( ! ,connecticut p _h made "s m>*es be=e ! report 0 contradict$4 ,gage1 on ! #a/ ( ,septemb]1 be=e ?is popul> agitation1 _h issu$ writs = an election ( an assembly to meet at ,salem 9 ,octob]2 see+1 h[ev]1 ! irritat$ /ate ( ! public m9d1 he n[ c\nt]m&$ ! same by proclamation4 ,! p1 disreg>d+ ! c\nt]m&1 c>ri$ ! election1 & n9ety ( ! new memb]s ?us elect$ met at ! appo9t$ "t4 ,!y wait$ a :ole day = ! gov]nor to att5d1 adm9i/] ! oa?s1 & op5 ! session2 b z he did n make 8 appe>ance1 !y vot$ !mselves a prov9cial ,congress1 & *ose = presid5t ( x ,john ,hancock1--a man ( great weal?1 popul>1 & some:at %[y tal5ts1 & ard5t patriotism2 & em95t f 8 social position4 ,?is self-con/itut$ body adj\rn$ to ,concord1 ab\t tw5ty miles f ,bo/on2 quietly assum$ supreme au?ority1 & issu$ a remon/rance to ! gov]nor1 virtually call+ him to acc\nt = 8 milit>y op]ations 9 =tify+ ,bo/on ,neck1 & collect+ w>like /ores ab\t him1 !reby al>m+ ! fe>s ( ! :ole prov9ce & m5ac+ ! lives & prop]ty ( ! ,bo/onians4 ,g5]al ,gage1 ov]look+ ! irregul>ity ( its organization1 ent]$ into explanations ) ! ,assembly1 b fail$ to give satisfaction4 ,z w9t] approa*$1 he f\nd 8 situation m & m critical4 ,bo/on 0 ! only place 9 ,massa*usetts t n[ conta9$ ,briti% =ces1 & x _h become ! refuge ( all ! tories ( ! prov9ce2 t is to say1 ( all ^? devot$ to ! ,briti% gov]nm5t4 ,!re 0 animosity betwe5 !m & ! pr9cipal inhabitants1 among :om revolution>y pr9ciples prevail$4 ,! t[n itself1 almo/ insulat$ by nature1 & surr\nd$ by a ho/ile c\ntry1 0 l a place besieg$4 ,! prov9cial ,congress conduct$ its affairs ) ! ord] & sy/em s =midable to ,g5]al ,gage4 ,hav+ adopt$ a plan = organiz+ ! militia1 x _h nom9at$ g5]al (fic]s1 two ( :om1 ,artemas ,w>d & ,se? ,pom]oy1 _h accept$4 ,! executive p[]s 7 ve/$ 9 a committee ( safety4 ,?is 0 to det]m9e :5 ! s]vices ( ! militia 7 necess>y2 0 to call !m =?1--to nom9ate _! (fic]s to ! ,congress1--to commission !m1 & direct ! op]ations ( ! army4 ,ano!r committee 0 appo9t$ to furni% supplies to ! =ces :5 call$ out2 h5ce1 nam$ ! ,committee ( ,supplies4 ,"u su* auspices1 ! militia w5t on arm+ & discipl9+ itself 9 e direction4 ,arrangem5ts _h be5 made = keep+ up an active correspond5ce betwe5 diff]5t p>ts ( ! c\ntry1 & spread+ an al>m 9 case ( any ?reat5+ dang]4 ,"u ! direction ( ! committees j m5tion$1 l>ge quantities ( milit>y /ores _h be5 collect$ & deposit$ at ,concord & ,worce/]4 ,?is semi-bellig]5t /ate ( affairs 9 ,massa*usetts produc$ a g5]al re/lessness ?r\gh\t ! l&4 ,! weak-he>t$ appreh5d$ com+ tr\bles2 ! resolute prep>$ to brave !m4 ,milit>y measures1 hi!rto conf9$ to ,new ,engl&1 ext5d$ to ! middle & s\!rn prov9ces1 & ! roll ( ! drum res\nd$ ?r\gh ! villages4 ,virg9ia 0 among ! fir/ to buckle on its armor4 ,x _h long be5 a cu/om among its inhabitants to =m !mselves into indep5d5t companies1 equipp$ at _! own exp5se1 hav+ _! own peculi> uni=m1 & elect+ _! own (fic]s1 ?\gh hold+ !mselves subject to militia law4 ,!y _h hi!rto be5 self-discipl9$2 b n[ !y cont9ually resort$ to ,wa%+ton = in/ruction & advice2 consid]+ him ! highe/ au?ority on milit>y affairs4 ,he 0 frequ5tly call$ f home1 !re=e1 9 ! c\rse ( ! w9t] & spr+1 to diff]5t p>ts ( ! c\ntry to review indep5d5t companies2 all ( :i* 7 anxi\s to put !mselves "u 8 comm& z field-(fic]4 ,m\nt ,v]non1 !re=e1 aga9 assum$ a milit>y tone z 9 =m] days1 :5 he took 8 fir/ lessons !re 9 ! art ( w>4 ,two occasional & important gue/s 9 ?is mom5t\s crisis1 7 ,g5]al ,*>les ,lee1#a & ,major ,horatio ,gates4#b ,to ,wa%+ton ! visits ( ^! g5tlem5 7 extremely welcome at ?is juncture1 f _! milit>y k & exp]i5ce1 especially z mu* ( x _h be5 acquir$ 9 ,am]ica1 9 ! same k9d ( w>f>e1 if n ! v same campaigns 9 :i* he himself _h m+l$4 ,bo? 7 int]e/$ 9 ! popul> cause4 ,lee 0 full ( plans = ! organization & discipl9+ ( ! militia1 & occasionally accompani$ ,wa%+ton 9 8 att5dance on prov9cial reviews4 ,he 0 subsequ5tly v effici5t at ,annapolis 9 promot+ & sup]9t5d+ ! organization ( ! ,m>yl& militia4 ,footnote #a3 ,g5]al ,*>les ,lee 0 an ,engli%man by bir?1 & a highly cultivat$ production ( ,european w>f>e4 ,he 0 born 9 #agca1 & may almo/ be said to h be5 cradl$ 9 ! army1 = he receiv$ a commission by ! "t he 0 elev5 ye>s ( age4 ,he s]v$ 9 ! ,fr5* w> ( ,am]ica2 9 #agfb obta9$ a colonel's commission1 & w5t ) ,burgoyne to ,portugal4 ,hav+ a cau/ic p5 he und]took to write on colonial que/ions1 & !reby lo/ ! favor ( ! m9i/ry4 ,he !n w5t to ,pol&2 won ! favor ( ,k+ ,/anislaus2 9 #agfi obta9$ ! rank ( major-g5]al 9 ! ,poli% army1 & s]v$ 9 a campaign aga9/ ! ,turks4 ,leav+ ! ,poli% army he l$ a re/less life ab\t ,europe1 & 9 #aggc1 com+ to ,am]ica1 op5ly esp\s$ ! colonial cause4 ,he 0 a man ( ecc5tric habits1 cau/ic humor1 ext5sive milit>y exp]i5ce1 & 0 consid]$ a prodigi\s acquisition to ! patriot cause4 ,footnote #b3 ,major ,horatio ,gates 0 an ,engli%man by bir?4 ,:5 tw5ty he s]v$ z a volunte] "u ,cornwallis1 gov]nor ( ,halifax2 next z capta9 "u ,braddock2 accompani$ ,g5]al ,monckton z aide-de-camp to ! ,we/ ,indies1 ga9$ cr$it at ! capture ( ,m>t9ico1 & 0 promot$ to ! rank ( major4 ,8 promotion did n equal 8 expectations1 & w5t to ,engl&1 & fail+ to atta9 8 desires1 came to ,virg9ia 9 #aggb1 & pur*as$ an e/ate 9 ,b]keley ,c\nty1 :]e he settl$4 ,he 0 n[ =ty-six ye>s ( age4 ,9 ! mon? ( ,m>* ! second ,virg9ia conv5tion 0 held at ,ri*mond4 ,wa%+ton att5d$ z delegate f ,fairfax ,c\nty4 ,9 ?is assembly1 ,patrick ,h5ry1 ) 8 usual ardor & eloqu5ce1 advocat$ measures = embody+1 arm+ & discipl9+ a militia =ce1 & provid+ = ! def5ce ( ! colony4 ,wa%+ton jo9$ him 9 ! conviction1 & 0 "o ( a committee t report$ a plan = c>ry+ ^? measures into effect4 ,he 0 n an impulsive man to raise ! battle cry1 b ! executive man to m>%al ! troops into ! field & c>ry on ! w>4 ,:ile ! _s ( revolt 0 daily ga9+ /r5g? & det]m9ation 9 ,am]ica1 a /range infatuation reign$ 9 ! ,briti% c\ncils4 ,:ile ! wisdom & eloqu5ce ( ,*a?am 7 ex]t$ 9 va9 9 behalf ( ,am]ican rights1 an empty braggadocio1 elevat$ to a seat 9 ,p>liam5t1 0 able to captivate ! att5tion ( ! memb]s & influ5ce _! votes by gross misrepres5tations ( ! ,am]icans & _! cause4 ,?is 0 no o!r ?an ,colonel ,grant1 ! same %all[ soldi] :o _h be5 guilty ( a foolh>dy bravado be=e ! walls ( ,=t ,duquesne1 :i* br\ght slaught] & defeat ^u 8 troops4 ,we are told t he ent]ta9$ ,p>liam5t1 especially ! m9i/]ial side ( ! ,h\se1 ) ludicr\s /ories ( ! c[>dice ( ,am]icans4 ,?is taunt+ & bragg>t spee* 0 made 9 ! face ( ! conciliatory bill ( ! v5]able ,*a?am1 devis$ ) a view to r$ress ! wrongs ( ,am]ica4 ,! c\ncils ( ! arrogant & scornful prevail$2 & in/ead ( ! propos$ bill1 fur!r measures ( a /r+5t nature 7 adopt$1 co]cive ( "s ( ! middle & s\!rn colonies1 b ru9\s to ! trade & fi%]ies ( ,new ,engl&4 ,at l5g? ! bolt1 s long susp5d$1 fell6 ,! troops at ,bo/on _h be5 augm5t$ to ab\t f\r ?\s& m54 ,goad$ on by ! in/igations ( ! tories1 & al>m$ by ! en]getic measures ( ! :igs1 ,g5]al ,gage n[ resolv$ to deal ! latt] a crippl+ bl[4 ,?is 0 to surprise & de/roy _! magaz9e ( milit>y /ores at ,concord1 ab\t tw5ty miles f ,bo/on4 ,x 0 to be effect$ on ! night ( ! #ah? ( ,april by a =ce deta*$ = ! purpose4 ,prep>ations 7 made ) great secrecy4 ,boats = ! transportation ( troops 7 laun*$1 & moor$ "u ! /]ns ( ! m5-(-w>4 ,gr5adi]s & light infantry 7 reliev$ f duty & held 9 read9ess4 ,on ! #ah?1 (fic]s 7 /ation$ on ! roads lead+ f ,bo/on to prev5t any intellig5ce ( ! exp$ition gett+ into ! c\ntry4 ,at night ord]s 7 issu$ by ,g5]al ,gage t no p]son %\ld leave ! t[n4 ,ab\t t5 o'clock f eight to n9e hundr$ m51 gr5adi]s1 light infantry & m>9es1 comm&$ by ,lieut5ant-colonel ,smi?1 emb>k$ 9 ! boats at ! foot ( ,bo/on ,common & cross$ to ,le*m]e ,po9t1 9 ,cambridge1 :5ce !y 7 to m>* sil5tly & )\t beat ( drum to ! place ( de/9ation4 ,! measures ( ,g5]al ,gage _h n be5 %r\d$ 9 all ! secrecy he imag9$4 ,dr4 ,joseph ,w>r51 "o ( ! committee ( safety1 _h obs]v$ ! prep>atory disposition ( ! boats & troops1 & surmis$ "s s9i/] int5tion4 ,he s5t notice ( ^! movem5ts to ,john ,hancock & ,samuel ,adams1 bo? memb]s ( ! prov9cial ,congress1 b at t "t privately soj\rn+ ) a fri5d at ,lex+ton4 ,a design on ! magaz9e at ,concord 0 suspect$1 & ! committee ( safety ord]$ t ! cannon collect$ !re %\ld be secret$ & "p ( ! /ores remov$4 ,on ! night ( ! #ah?1 ,dr4 ,w>r5 s5t (f two mess5g]s by diff]5t r\tes to give ! al>m t ! k+'s troops 7 actually sally+ =?4 ,! mess5g]s got out ( ,bo/on j be=e ! ord] ( ,g5]al ,gage w5t into effect1 to prev5t any "o f leav+ ! t[n4 ,ab\t ! same "t a lant]n 0 hung out ( an upp] w9d[ ( ! nor? *ur*1 9 ! direction ( ,*>le/[n4 ,?is 0 a preconc]t$ signal to ! patriots ( t place :o in/antly despat*$ swift mess5g]s to r\se ! c\ntry4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,colonel ,smi? set out on 8 nocturnal m>* f ,le*m]e ,po9t by an unfrequ5t$ pa? across m>%es1 :]e at times ! troops _h to wade ?r\gh wat]4 ,he _h proce$$ b a few miles :5 al>m guns1 boom+ ?r\gh ! night air1 & ! clang ( village bells1 %[$ t ! news ( 8 approa* 0 travell+ be=e him1 & ! p 7 ris+4 ,he n[ s5t back to ,g5]al ,gage = a re9=cem5t1 :ile ,major ,pitcairn 0 deta*$ ) six companies to press =w>d & secure ! bridges at ,concord4 ,pitcairn advanc$ rapidly1 captur+ e "o t he met or ov]took4 ,)9 a mile & a half ( ,lex+ton1 h[ev]1 a horseman 0 too quick on ! spur = him1 & gallop+ to ! village1 gave ! al>m t ! r$coats 7 com+4 ,drums 7 beat52 guns fir$4 ,by ! "t t ,pitcairn ent]$ ! village ab\t sev5ty or eighty ( ! yeomanry1 9 milit>y array1 7 mu/]$ on ! gre5 ne> ! *ur*4 ,! s\nd ( drum1 & ! array ( m5 9 arms1 indicat$ a ho/ile det]m9ation4 ,pitcairn halt$ 8 m5 )9 a %ort di/ance ( ! *ur*1 & ord]$ !m to prime & load4 ,!y !n advanc$ at d\ble quick "t4 ,! major1 rid+ =w>d ord]$ ! rebels1 z he t]m$ !m1 to disp]se4 ,! ord] 0 disreg>d$4 ,a sc5e ( confusion ensu$1 ) fir+ on bo? sides2 :i* p>ty comm5c$ x has be5 a matt] ( dispute4 ,! fir+ ( ! ,am]icans 0 irregul> & )\t mu* effect2 t ( ! ,briti% 0 m fatal4 ,eight ( ! patriots 7 kill$ & t5 w\nd$1 & ! :ole put to flight4 ,colonel ,smi? soon arriv$ ) ! residue ( ! deta*m5t1 & !y all m>*$ on t[>ds ,concord1 ab\t six miles di/ant4 ,! al>m _h rea*$ t place 9 ! dead h\r ( ! prec$+ night4 ,! *ur* bell r\s$ ! inhabitants4 ,!y ga!r$ toge!r 9 anxi\s consultation4 ,! militia & m9ute m5 seiz$ _! arms & repair$ to ! p>ade gr\nd ne> ! *ur*4 ,ex]tions 7 n[ made to remove & conceal ! milit>y /ores4 ,a sc\t1 :o _h be5 s5t out = intellig5ce1 br\ght ^w t ! ,briti% _h fir$ ^u ! p at ,lex+ton & 7 advanc+ ^u ,concord4 ,!re 0 great excitem5t & indignation4 ,"p ( ! militia m>*$ d[n ! ,lex+ton road to meet !m1 b return$1 report+ _! =ce to be ?ree times t ( ! ,am]icans4 ,! :ole ( ! militia n[ retir$ to an em95ce ab\t a mile f ! c5tre ( ! t[n1 & =m$ !mselves into two battalions4 ,ab\t sev5 o'clock ! ,briti% came 9 sight4 ,!y ent]$ 9 two divisions by diff]5t roads4 ,concord is trav]s$ by a riv] ( ! same "n1 hav+ two bridges1 ! nor? & ! s\?4 ,! gr5adi]s & light infantry took po/ 9 ! c5tre ( ! t[n1 :ile /rong p>ties ( light troops 7 deta*$ to secure ! bridges1 & de/roy ! milit>y /ores4 ,two h\rs 7 exp5d$ 9 ! "w ( de/ruction )\t mu* success1 s mu* ( ! /ores hav+ be5 remov$1 or conceal$4 ,dur+ all ?is "t ! yeomanry f ! neighbor+ t[ns 7 hurry+ 9 ) su* weapons z 7 at h&1 & jo9+ ! militia on ! height1 until ! little cl\d ( w> ga!r+ !re numb]$ ab\t f\r hundr$ & fifty4 ,ab\t t5 o'clock1 a body ( ?ree hundr$ und]took to dislodge ! ,briti% f ! nor? bridge4 ,z !y approa*$1 ! latt] fir$ ^u !m1 kill+ two1 & w\nd+ a ?ird4 ,! patriots return$ ! fire ) _s & effect4 ,! ,briti% retreat$ to ! ma9 body1 ! ,am]icans pursu+ !m across ! bridge4 ,by ?is "t all ! milit>y /ores :i* c\ld be f\nd _h be5 de/roy$2 ,colonel ,smi?1 !re=e1 made prep>ations = a retreat4 ,ab\t noon he comm5c$ 8 retrograde m>* = ,bo/on4 ,x 0 high "t4 ,8 troops 7 jad$ by ! night m>* & ! morn+'s toils & skirmi%+s4 ,! c\ntry 0 ?or\ghly al>m$4 ,! yeomanry 7 hurry+ f e qu>t] to ! sc5e ( action4 ,z ! ,briti% began _! retreat1 ! ,am]icans began ! "w ( sore & gall+ retaliation4 ,along ! op5 road ! =m] 7 h>ass$ incessantly by ru/ic m>ksm51 :o took delib]ate aim f beh9d trees or ov] /one f5ces4 ,x 0 9 va9 !y ?rew out flank]s & endeavor$ to dislodge _! assailants2 ea* pause gave "t = o!r pursu]s to come )9 rea* & op5 attacks f diff]5t qu>t]s4 ,= sev]al miles !y urg$ _! way along woody defiles1 or roads skirt$ ) f5ces & /one walls1 ! retreat gr[+ m & m disa/r\s4 ,be=e rea*+ ,lex+ton1 ,colonel ,smi? receiv$ a sev]e w\nd 9 ! leg1 & ! situation ( ! retreat+ troops 0 becom+ extremely critical1 :51 ab\t two o'clock1 !y 7 met by ,"l ,p]cy1 ) a brigade ( "o ?\s& m5 & two field-pieces4 ,op5+ 8 brigade to ! "r & left1 he receiv$ ! retreat+ troops into a holl[ squ>e2 :]e1 fa9t+ & exhau/$1 !y ?rew !mselves on ! gr\nd to re/4 ,8 lord%ip %[$ no disposition to advance ^u _! assailants1 b cont5t$ himself ) keep+ !m at bay ) 8 field-pieces1 :i* op5$ a vigor\s fire f an em95ce4 ,hi!rto ! ,prov9cials1 be+ ha/y levies1 )\t a lead]1 _h act$ f individual impulse1 )\t mu* conc]t2 b n[ ,g5]al ,hea? 0 ^u ! gr\nd4 ,he 0 "o ( ^? au?oriz$ to take comm& :5 ! m9ute m5 %\ld be call$ out4 ,dr4 ,w>r5 also arriv$ on horseback1 hav+ spurr$ f ,bo/on on receiv+ news ( ! skirmi%+4 ,9 ! subsequ5t "p ( ! day he 0 "o ( ! mo/ active & effici5t m5 9 ! field4 ,8 pres5ce1 l t ( ,g5]al ,hea?1 regulat$ ! infuriat$ ardor ( ! militia & br\ght x into sy/em4 ,"l ,p]cy1 hav+ all[$ ! troops a %ort int]val = repose & refre%m5t1 cont9u$ ! retreat t[>d ,bo/on4 ,z soon z he got "u m>*1 ! gall+ assault by ! pursu+ yeomanry 0 recomm5c$ 9 flank & re>4 ,! ,briti% soldi]y1 irritat$ 9 turn1 act$ z if 9 an enemy's c\ntry4 ,h\ses & %ops 7 burnt d[n 9 ,lex+ton2 private dwell+s along ! road 7 plund]$1 & _! inhabitants maltreat$4 ,_! m>* became m & m imp$$ by ! numb] ( _! w\nd$4 ,"l ,p]cy n>r[ly escap$ dea? f a musket-ball1 :i* /ruck (f a button ( 8 wai/coat4 ,! prov9cials press$ ^u him 9 re>1 o!rs 7 advanc+ f ,roxbury1 ,dor*e/]1 & ,milton2 ,colonel ,pick]+1 ) ! ,essex militia1 sev5 hundr$ /rong1 0 at h&2 !re 0 dang] ( be+ int]cept$ 9 ! retreat to ,*>le/[n4 ,! field-pieces 7 aga9 br\ght into play to *eck ! ardor ( ! pursuit2 b !y 7 no long] objects ( t]ror4 ,! pursuit t]m9at$ a little aft] sunset at ,*>le/[n ,common1 :]e ,g5]al ,hea? br\ght ! m9ute m5 to a halt4 ,9 ?is memorable affair ! ,briti% loss 0 sev5ty-?ree kill$1 "o hundr$ & sev5ty-f\r w\nd$ & tw5ty-six miss+4 ,among ! sla9 7 eighte5 (fic]s4 ,! loss ( ! ,am]icans 0 =ty-n9e kill$1 ?irty-n9e w\nd$1 & five miss+4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ blood %$ 9 ! revolution>y /ruggle4 ,! cry w5t ?r\gh ! l&4 ,none felt ! appeal m ?an ! old soldi]s ( ! ,fr5* w>4 ,x r\s$ ,john ,/>k1 ( ,new ,hamp%ire--a trapp] & hunt] 9 8 y\?1 a vet]an 9 ,indian w>f>e1 a campaign] "u ,ab]crombie & ,amh]/4 ,)9 t5 m9utes aft] receiv+ ! al>m1 he 0 spurr+ t[>ds ! sea-coa/4 ,equally al]t 0 8 old comrade 9 fronti] exploits1 ,colonel ,israel ,putnam4#c ,a man on horseback1 ) a drum1 pass$ ?r\gh 8 neighborhood 9 ,connecticut1 proclaim+ ,briti% viol5ce at ,lex+ton4 ,putnam 0 9 ! field pl\gh+1 assi/$ by 8 son4 ,9 an in/ant ! team 0 unyok$2 ! pl\gh left 9 ! furr[2 ! lad s5t home to give ^w ( 8 fa!r's dep>ture2 & ,putnam1 on horseback 9 8 work+ g>b1 urg+ ) all spe$ to ! camp4 ,footnote #c3 ,israel ,putnam 0 a soldi] ( native gr[?4 ,he _h s]v$ at ,l\isburg1 ,=t ,duquesne1 & ,cr[n ,po9t2 _h signaliz$ himself 9 ,indian w>f>e3 be5 captur$ by ! savages1 tortur$1 & rescu$ f ! /ake at ! elev5? h\r4 ,s9ce ! peace he _h resid$ on 8 f>m at ,pomfret1 9 ,connecticut4 ,! news rea*$ ,virg9ia at a critical mom5t4 ,"l ,dunmore1 obey+ a g5]al ord] issu$ by ! m9i/ry to all ! prov9cial gov]nors1 _h seiz$ ^u ! milit>y munitions ( ! prov9ce4 ,"h 0 a simil> measure to t ( ,gage4 ,! cry w5t =? t ! subjugation ( ! colonies 0 to be attempt$4 ,all ,virg9ia 0 9 combu/ion4 ,! /&>d ( lib]ty 0 re>$ 9 e c\nty2 !re 0 a g5]al cry to arms4 ,wa%+ton 0 look$ to f v>i\s qu>t]s to take comm&4 ,8 old comrade 9 arms1 ,hugh ,m]c]1 0 ab\t m>*+ d[n to ,williamsburg at ! head ( a body ( resolute m51 sev5 hundr$ /rong1 entitl$ ,! fri5ds ( con/itutional lib]ty & ,am]ica1 :om he _h organiz$ & drill$ 9 ,fr$]icksburg1 & no?+ b a timely concession ( ,"l ,dunmore1 ) respect to "s p[d] :i* he _h seiz$1 prev5t$ 8 be+ beset 9 8 palace4 ,,*apt] ,,xvii4 ,,capture ,,( ,,ticond]oga ,,& ,,cr[n ,,po9t4--,,wa%+ton ,,appo9t$ ,,comm&]-,,9-,,*ief4 ,at ! ea/w>d1 ! m>* ( ! ,revolution w5t on ) accel]at$ spe$4 ,?irty ?\s& m5 _h be5 deem$ necess>y = ! def5ce ( ! c\ntry4 ,! prov9cial ,congress ( ,massa*usetts resolv$ to raise ?irte5 ?\s& six hundr$1 z its quota4 ,circul> lett]s also 7 issu$ by ! committee ( safety1 urg+ ! t[ns to enli/ troops ) all spe$1 & call+ = milit>y aid f ! o!r ,new ,engl& prov9ces4 ,_! appeals 7 promptly answ]$4 ,bodies ( militia & p>ties ( volunte]s f ,new ,hamp%ire1 ,rhode ,isl& & ,connecticut ha/5$ to jo9 ! m9ute m5 ( ,massa*usetts 9 =m+ a camp 9 ! neighborhood ( ,bo/on4 ,! comm& ( ! camp 0 giv5 to ,g5]al ,artemas ,w>d1 already m5tion$4 ,he 0 a native ( ,%rewsbury1 9 ,massa*usetts1 & a vet]an ( ! sev5 ye>s' w>--hav+ s]v$ z lieut5ant-colonel "u ,ab]crombie4 ,z affairs 7 n[ draw+ to a crisis & w> 0 consid]$ inevitable1 "s bold spirits 9 ,connecticut conceiv$ a project = ! outset4 ,?is 0 ! surprisal ( ! old =ts ( ,ticond]oga & ,cr[n ,po9t1 already fam\s 9 ! ,fr5* w>4 ,_! situation on ,lake ,*ampla9 gave !m ! comm& ( ! ma9 r\te to ,canada2 s t ! possession ( !m w\ld be all-important 9 case ( ho/ilities4 ,!y 7 feebly g>rison$ & neglig5tly gu>d$1 & abundantly furni%$ ) artill]y & milit>y /ores1 s mu* ne$$ by ! patriot army4 ,?is s*eme 0 set on foot 9 ! purlieus1 z x 71 ( ! prov9cial ,legislature ( ,connecticut1 !n 9 session4 ,x 0 n op5ly sanction$ by t body1 b secretly favor$1 & money l5t f ! treasury to ^? engag$ 9 x4 ,sixte5 m5 7 ?us enli/$ 9 ,connecticut1 a great] numb] 9 ,massa*usetts1 b ! greate/ accession ( =ce 0 f :at 0 call$ ! ,new ,hamp%ire ,grants4 ,?is 0 a region =m+ ! pres5t ,/ate ( ,v]mont4 ,x _h long be5 a disput$ t]ritory1 claim$ by ,new ,york & ,new ,hamp%ire4 ,! settl]s _h resi/$ ! attempts ( ,new ,york to eject !m1 & =m$ !mselves into an association call$ ,! ,gre5 ,m\nta9 ,boys1 ) ,e?an ,all5 at _! head4 ,he & 8 lieut5ants1 ,se? ,w>n] & ,rememb] ,bak]1 7 outlaw$ by ! ,legislature ( ,new ,york1 & ,all5 0 becom+ a k9d ( ,rob9 ,hood among ! m\nta9s :5 ! pres5t crisis *ang$ ! relative position ( ?+s z if by magic4 ,b\nd>y feuds 7 =gott5 amid ! great que/ions ( colonial rights4 ,e?an ,all5 at once /epp$ =w>d1 a patriot1 & volunte]$ ) 8 ,gre5 ,m\nta9 ,boys to s]ve 9 ! popul> cause4 ,?us re9=c$1 ! p>ty1 n[ two hundr$ & sev5ty /rong1 pu%$ =w>d to ,ca/leton1 a place )9 a few miles ( ! head ( ,lake ,*ampla94 ,"h a c\ncil ( w> 0 held on ! #b;d ( ,may4 ,e?an ,all5 0 plac$ at ! head ( ! exp$ition4 ,at ?is juncture ,b5$ict ,arnold1 aft]w>ds s sadly r5[n$1 arriv$ at ,ca/leton4 ,he too _h conceiv$ ! project ( surpris+ ,ticond]oga & ,cr[n ,po9t2 8 plan _h be5 approv$ by ! ,massa*usetts committee ( safety1 & he _h receiv$ a colonel's commission4 ,he claim$ ! "r to comm& ! exp$ition1 b ! ,gre5 ,m\nta9 ,boys w\ld foll[ no lead] b ,all54 ,arnold 0 fa9 to acquiesce4 ,! p>ty arriv$ at ,%oreham1 opposite ,ticond]oga1 on ! night ( ! #i? ( ,may4 ,! boats 7 few1 & by day-break a "p ( ! =ce only _h cross$4 ,all5 ann\nc$ 8 int5tion to make a da% at ! =t at once1 be=e ! g>rison %\ld wake4 ,!y m\nt$ ! hill briskly b 9 sil5ce1 guid$ by a boy f ! neighborhood4 ,! day dawn$ z ,all5 arriv$ at a sally port4 ,a s5try pull$ trigg] on him1 b 8 piece miss$ fire4 ,he retreat$ ?r\gh a cov]$ way4 ,all5 & 8 m5 foll[$4 ,ano!r s5try 0 /ruck d[n by ,all51 & begg$ = qu>t]4 ,x 0 grant$ on condition ( 8 lead+ ! way in/antly to ! qu>t]s ( ! comm&ant1 ,capta9 ,delaplace1 :o 0 yet 9 b$4 ,be+ arriv$ !re1 ,all5 ?und]$ at ! door1 & dem&$ a surr5d] ( ! =t4 ,by ?is "t 8 foll[]s _h =m$ into two l9es on ! p>ade-gr\nd1 & giv5 ?ree he>ty *e]s4 ,! comm&ant appe>$ at 8 door half-dress$4 ,he gaz$ at ,all5 9 bewild]$ a/oni%m5t4 ,by ^: au?ority d y act8 exclaim$ he4 ,9 ! "n ( ! great ,jehovah1 & ! ,cont95tal ,congress6 repli$ ,all5 ) a fl\ri% ( 8 sword & an oa? :i* we d n c>e to subjo94 ,!re 0 no disput+ ! po9t4 ,! g>rison1 l ! comm&]1 _h be5 />tl$ f sleep1 & made prison]s z !y ru%$ =? 9 _! confusion4 ,a surr5d] accord+ly took place4 ,a great supply ( milit>y & naval /ores1 s important 9 ! pres5t crisis1 0 f\nd 9 ! =tress4 ,colonel ,se? ,w>n] 0 n[ s5t ) a deta*m5t aga9/ ,cr[n ,po9t1 :i* surr5d]$ on ! #ab? ( ,may )\t fir+ a gun2 ! :ole g>rison be+ a s]geant & twelve m54 ,"h 7 tak5 upw>d ( a hundr$ cannon4 ,a plan 0 also conc]t$ to surprise ,/4 ,john's on ! ,sorel ,riv]1 ! fronti] po/ ( ,canada4 ,x 0 l$ by ,arnold & 0 em95tly successful2 a k+'s sloop ( sev5ty tons1 ) two brass six-p\nd]s1 f\r bateaux1 & _m valuable /ores 7 captur$4 ,! approa* ( troops f ,montreal r5d]$ x necess>y to ab&on ! po/4 ,?us a p>tisan b&1 unpractis$ 9 ! art ( w>1 _h1 by a s]ies ( d>+ exploits & almo/ )\t ! loss ( a man1 won = ! patriots ! comm& ( ,lakes ,george & ,*ampla91 & ?r[n op5 ! great highway to ,canada4 ,! second ,g5]al ,congress assembl$ at ,philadelphia on ! #aj? ( ,may4 ,peyton ,r&olph 0 aga9 elect$ z presid5t2 b be+ oblig$ to return & occupy 8 place z speak] ( ! ,virg9ia ,assembly1 ,john ,hancock1 ( ,massa*usetts1 0 elevat$ to ! *air4 ,a l+]+ feel+ ( atta*m5t to ! "m c\ntry1 /ruggl+ ) ! gr[+ _s ( self-gov]nm5t1 0 manife/$ 9 ! proce$+s ( ?is rem>kable body4 ,_m ( ^? mo/ active 9 v9dicat+ colonial rights1 & ,wa%+ton among ! numb]1 /ill indulg$ ! hope ( an ev5tual reconciliation1 :ile few ent]ta9$1 or at lea/ av[$ ! idea ( complete indep5d5ce4 ,a second humble & dutiful petition to ! k+ 0 mov$1 b met ) /rong opposition4 ,john ,adams condemn$ x z an imbecile measure1 calculat$ to emb>rass ! proce$+s ( ,congress4 ,he 0 = prompt & vigor\s action4 ,o!r memb]s concurr$ ) him4 ,a f$]al union 0 =m$1 leav+ to ea* colony ! "r ( regulat+ its int]nal affairs accord+ to its own individual con/itution1 b ve/+ 9 ,congress ! p[] ( mak+ peace or w>2 ( ent]+ into treaties & alliances2 ( regulat+ g5]al comm]ce2 9 a ^w1 ( legislat+ on all su* matt]s z reg>d$ ! security & welf>e ( ! :ole community4 ,! executive p[] 0 to be ve/$ 9 a c\ncil ( twelve1 *os5 by ,congress f among its own memb]s1 & to hold (fice = a limit$ "t4 ,su* colonies z _h n s5t delegates to ,congress might yet become memb]s ( ! conf$]acy by agree+ to its conditions4 ,georgia1 :i* _h hi!rto hesitat$1 soon jo9$ ! league1 :i* ?us ext5d$ f ,nova ,scotia to ,florida4 ,congress lo/ no "t 9 ex]cis+ _! f$]at$ p[]s4 ,9 virtue ( !m1 !y ord]$ ! enli/m5t ( troops1 ! con/ruction ( =ts 9 v>i\s p>ts ( ! colonies1 ! provision ( arms1 ammunition1 & milit>y /ores2 :ile to defray ! exp5se ( ^!1 & o!r measures1 av[$ly ( self-def5ce1 !y au?oriz$ ! emission ( notes to ! am\nt ( ?ree millions ( doll>s1 be>+ ! inscription ( ,! ,unit$ ,colonies2 ! fai? ( ! conf$]acy be+ pl$g$ = _! r$emption4 ,! public s5se ( ,wa%+ton's milit>y tal5ts & exp]i5ce1 0 ev9c$ 9 8 be+ *airman ( all ! committees appo9t$ = milit>y affairs4 ,mo/ ( ! rules & regulations = ! army1 & ! measures = def5ce1 7 devis$ by him4 ,! situation ( ! ,new ,engl& army1 actually besieg+ ,bo/on1 became an e>ly & absorb+ consid]ation4 ,x 0 )\t munitions ( w>1 )\t arms1 clo?+1 or pay2 9 fact1 )\t legislative c\nt5ance or enc\ragem5t4 ,unless sanction$ & assi/$ by ,congress1 !re 0 dang] ( its dissolution4 ,all ?is 0 ! subject ( mu* discussion out ( doors4 ,! disposition to uphold ! army 0 g5]al2 b ! difficult "q 01 :o %\ld be comm&]-9-*ief8 ,!re 0 a s\!rn p>ty 9 ,congress :o 7 urg5t = ! appo9tm5t ( a s\!rn g5]al to comm&1 & s _m ( our /an*e/ m51 says ,adams1 7 9 ! plan1 t we c\ld c>ry no?+ )\t x4 ,on ! o!r h& ,hancock himself _h an ambition to be appo9t$ to ! comm&4 ,! op9ion1 h[ev]1 evid5tly incl9$ 9 favor ( ,wa%+ton4 ,adams1 ris+ 9 8 place "o day1 urg$ ^u ,congress t !y %\ld adopt ! army at ,cambridge1 & appo9t a g5]al4 ,he !n proce$$ to advance ! "n ( ,wa%+ton4 ,! subject 0 po/pon$ to a future day4 ,on ! #ae? ( ,june1 ! army 0 regul>ly adopt$ by ,congress1 & ! pay ( ! comm&]-9-*ief fix$ at five hundr$ doll>s a mon?4 ,9 ?is /age ( ! bus9ess ,mr4 ,johnson1 ( ,m>yl&1 rose & nom9at$ ,wa%+ton = ! /ation ( comm&]-9-*ief4 ,! election 0 by ballot1 & 0 unanim\s4 ,x 0 =mally ann\nc$ to him by ! presid5t on ! foll[+ day1 :5 he _h tak5 8 seat 9 ,congress4 ,ris+ 9 8 place1 he briefly express$ 8 high & grateful s5se ( ! honor conf]r$ on him & 8 s9c]e devotion to ! cause4 ,b1 add$ he1 le/ "s unlucky ev5t %\ld happ5 unfavorable to my reputation1 ,i beg x may be rememb]$ by e g5tleman 9 ! room1 t ,i ?is day decl>e ) ! utmo/ s9c]ity ,i d n ?9k myself equal ! comm& ,i am honor$ )4 ,z to pay1 ,i beg leave to assure ! ,congress t1 z no pecuni>y consid]ation c\ld h tempt$ me to accept ?is ardu\s employm5t1 at ! exp5se ( my dome/ic ease & happ9ess1 ,i d n wi% to make any pr(it ( x4 ,i w keep an exact acc\nt ( my exp5ses4 ,^?1 ,i d\bt n1 !y w dis*>ge1 & t is all ,i desire4 ,f\r major-g5]als 7 to be appo9t$4 ,g5]al ,w>d 0 elect$ ! second 9 comm&1 & ,lee ! ?ird4 ,! o!r two major-g5]als 7 ,philip ,s*uyl]1 ( ,new ,york1 & ,israel ,putnam1 ( ,connecticut4 ,eight brigadi]-g5]als 7 likewise appo9t$2 ,se? ,pom]oy1 ,ri*>d ,montgom]y1 ,david ,woo/]1 ,william ,hea?1 ,joseph ,sp5c]1 ,john ,?omas1 ,john ,sullivan1 & ,na?aniel ,gre5e4 ,at ,wa%+ton's express reque/1 8 old fri5d1 ,major ,horatio ,gates1 !n abs5t at 8 e/ate 9 ,virg9ia1 0 appo9t$ adjutant-g5]al1 ) ! rank ( brigadi]4 ,9 ?is mom5t\s *ange 9 8 condition1 :i* sudd5ly alt]$ all 8 c\rse ( life1 & call$ him imm$iately to ! camp1 ,wa%+ton's ?\ghts recurr$ to ,m\nt ,v]non & its rural delights1 s de> to 8 he>t1 :5ce he 0 to be aga9 exil$4 ,8 *ief conc]n1 h[ev]1 0 on acc\nt ( ! di/ress x might cause to 8 wife4 ,8 lett] to h] on ! subject is writt5 9 a tone ( manly t5d]ness4 ,y may believe me1 writes he1 :5 ,i assure y1 9 ! mo/ solemn mann]1 t1 s f> f seek+ ?is appo9tm5t1 ,i h us$ e endeavor 9 my p[] to avoid x1 n only f my unwill+ness to "p ) y & ! family1 b f a consci\sness ( its be+ a tru/ too great = my capacity2 & ,i %\ld enjoy m real happ9ess 9 "o mon? ) y at home ?an ,i h ! mo/ di/ant prospect ( f9d+ abroad if my /ay 7 to be sev5 times sev5 ye>s4 ,b z x has be5 a k9d ( de/9y t has ?r[n me ^u ?is s]vice1 ,i %all hope t my und]tak+ x is design$ to answ] "s good purpose4444 ,on ! #bj? ( ,june he receiv$ 8 commission f ! presid5t ( ,congress4 ,! foll[+ day 0 fix$ ^u = 8 dep>ture = ! army4 ,he review$ previ\sly1 at ! reque/ ( _! (fic]s1 sev]al militia companies ( horse & foot4 ,e "o 0 anxi\s to see ! new comm&]1 & r>ely has ! public beau ideal ( a comm&] be5 s fully answ]$4 ,he 0 n[ 9 ! vigor ( 8 days1 =ty-?ree ye>s ( age1 /ately 9 p]son1 noble 9 8 demeanor1 calm & dignifi$ 9 8 deportm5t2 z he sat 8 horse1 ) manly grace1 8 milit>y pres5ce delight$ e eye1 & :]ev] he w5t ! air rang ) acclamations4 ,,*apt] ,,xviii4 ,,battle ,,( ,,bunk] ,,hill4 ,:ile ,congress _h be5 delib]at+ on ! adoption ( ! army & ! nom9ation ( a comm&]-9-*ief1 ev5ts _h be5 ?ick5+ & draw+ to a crisis 9 ! excit$ region ab\t ,bo/on4 ,! prov9cial troops :i* blockad$ ! t[n prev5t$ supplies by l&1 ! neighbor+ c\ntry refus$ to furni% !m by wat]2 fre% provisions & vegetables 7 no long] to be procur$1 & ,bo/on began to exp]i5ce ! privations ( a besieg$ city4 ,on ! #be? ( ,may arriv$ %ips ( w> & transports f ,engl&1 br++ l>ge re9=cem5ts1 "u ,g5]als ,h[e1 ,burgoyne1 & ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 comm&]s ( high reputation4 ,inspirit$ by ^! re9=cem5ts1 ,g5]al ,gage det]m9$ to take ! field4 ,previ\sly1 h[ev]1 he issu$ a proclamation 7#ab? ,june71 putt+ ! prov9ce "u m>tial law1 ?reat5+ to treat z rebels & traitors all malcont5ts :o %\ld cont9ue "u arms1 toge!r ) _! aid]s & abettors2 b (f]+ p>don to all :o %\ld lay d[n _! arms & return to _! allegiance4 ,f ?is pr(f]$ amne/y1 h[ev]1 ,john ,hancock & ,samuel ,adams 7 especially except$4 ,?is proclamation only s]v$ to put ! patriots on ! al]t aga9/ su* measures z might be expect$ to foll[1 & ( :i* _! fri5ds 9 ,bo/on /ood ready to apprise !m4 ,! besieg+ =ce1 9 ! meantime1 0 daily augm5t$ by recruits & volunte]s1 & n[ am\nt$ to ab\t fifte5 ?\s& m51 di/ribut$ at v>i\s po9ts4 ,ab\t t5 ?\s& belong$ to ,massa*usetts1 & 7 "u ! comm& ( ,g5]al ,artemas ,w>d1 ^: head-qu>t]s 7 at ,cambridge4 ,ano!r body ( troops1 "u ,colonel ,john ,/>k1 already m5tion$1 came f ,new ,hamp%ire4 ,rhode ,isl& furni%$ a ?ird1 "u ! comm& ( ,g5]al ,na?aniel ,gre5e4 ,a f\r? 0 f ,connecticut1 "u ! vet]an ,putnam4 ,^! bodies ( troops1 be+ f diff]5t colonies1 7 indep5d5t ( ea* o!r1 & _h _! sev]al comm&]s4 ,^? f ,new ,hamp%ire 7 in/ruct$ to obey ,g5]al ,w>d z comm&]-9-*ief2 ) ! re/ x 0 a volunt>y act1 r5d]$ 9 consid]ation ( 8 be+ milit>y *ief ( ,massa*usetts1 ! prov9ce :i*1 z allies1 !y came to def5d4 ,!re 01 9 fact1 b little organization 9 ! army4 ,no?+ kept x toge!r & gave x unity ( action b a common feel+ ( exasp]at$ patriotism4 ,! troops knew b little ( milit>y discipl9e4 ,almo/ all 7 famili> ) ! use ( fire-arms 9 hunt+ & f[l+1 b ! great] "p 7 )\t milit>y dress or acc\trem5ts2 mo/ ( !m 7 ha/y levies ( yeomanry1 "s ( :om _h seiz$ _! rifles & f[l+-pieces & turn$ out 9 _! work+ clo!s & homespun c\ntry g>bs4 ,su* 0 ! army spread ov] an ext5t ( t5 or twelve miles1 & keep+ wat* ^u ! t[n ( ,bo/on1 conta9+ at t "t a population ( sev5te5 ?\s& s\ls1 & g>rison$ ) m ?an t5 ?\s& ,briti% troops1 discipl9$ & exp]i5c$ 9 ! w>s ( ,europe4 ,9 ! disposition ( ^! =ces1 ,g5]al ,w>d _h /ation$ himself at ,cambridge1 ) ! ma9 body ( ab\t n9e ?\s& m5 & f\r companies ( artill]y4 ,lieut5ant-g5]al ,?omas1 second 9 comm&1 0 po/$1 ) five ?\s& ,massa*usetts1 ,connecticut & ,rhode ,isl& troops1 & ?ree or f\r companies ( artill]y1 at ,roxbury & ,dor*e/]1 =m+ ! "r w+ ( ! army2 :ile ! left1 compos$ 9 a great measure ( ,new ,hamp%ire troops1 /ret*$ ?r\gh ,m$=d to ! hills ( ,*elsea4 ,we h already m5tion$ ! p59sula ( ,*>le/[n 7call$ f a village ( ! same "n71 :i* lies opposite to ! nor? side ( ,bo/on4 ,! heights :i* swell up 9 re> ( ! village ov]look ! t[n & %ipp+4 ,! project 0 conceiv$ 9 ! besieg+ camp to seize & occupy ^? heights4 ,a c\ncil ( w> 0 held ^u ! subject4 ,g5]al ,putnam 0 "o ( ! mo/ /r5u\s 9 favor ( ! measure4 ,"s ( ! m w>y & judici\s1 among :om 7 ,g5]al ,w>d & ,dr4 ,w>r51 d\bt$ ! exp$i5cy ( intr5*+ !mselves on ^? heights & ! possibility ( ma9ta9+ s expos$ a po/4 ,putnam made light ( ! dang]4 ,he 0 second$ by ,g5]al ,pom]oy1 a lead] ( l /amp1 & ano!r vet]an ( ! ,fr5* w>4 ,! d>+ c\ncils ( su* m5 are always captivat+ to ! inexp]i5c$2 b 9 ! pres5t in/ance !y 7 sanction$ by "o ^: op9ion 9 su* matt]s1 & 9 ?is vic9ity1 possess$ peculi> weight4 ,?is 0 ,colonel ,william ,prescott1 ( ,pepp]ell1 :o comm&$ a regim5t ( m9ute m54 ,he1 too1 _h se5 s]vice 9 ! ,fr5* w>1 & acquir$ reputation z a lieut5ant ( infantry at ! capture ( ,cape ,breton4 ,?is 0 suffici5t to con/itute him an oracle 9 ! pres5t in/ance4 ,he 0 n[ ab\t fifty ye>s ( age1 tall & comm&+ 9 8 appe>ance1 & reta9+ ! port ( a soldi]4 ,8 op9ion1 probably1 settl$ ! "q2 & x 0 det]m9$ to seize on & =tify ,bunk]'s ,hill & ,dor*e/] ,heights4 ,secret intellig5ce hurri$ =w>d ! project4 ,g5]al ,gage1 x 0 said1 int5d$ to take possession ( ,dor*e/] ,heights on ! night ( ! #ah? ( ,june4 ,^! heights lay on ! opposite side ( ,bo/on1 & ! committee 7 ignorant ( _! localities4 ,^? on ,*>le/[n ,neck1 be+ ne> at h&1 _h "s "t be=e be5 reconnoit]$ by ,colonel ,ri*>d ,gridley1 & o!r ( ! eng9e]s4 ,x 0 det]m9$ to seize & =tify ^! heights on ! night ( ,friday1 ! #af? ( ,june1 9 anticipation ( ! movem5t ( ,g5]al ,gage4 ,troops 7 draft$ = ! purpose1 & ,colonel ,prescott1 f 8 exp]i5ce 9 milit>y matt]s 0 *os5 by ,g5]al ,w>d to conduct ! ent]prise4 ,8 writt5 ord]s 7 to =tify ,bunk]'s ,hill1 & def5d ! works until he %\ld be reliev$4 ,colonel ,ri*>d ,gridley1 ! *ief eng9e]1 0 to accompany him & plan ! =tifications4 ,! deta*m5t left ,cambridge ab\t n9e o'clock1 ,colonel ,prescott tak+ ! lead4 ,at ,*>le/[n ,neck !y 7 jo9$ by ,major ,brooks1 ( ,bridges' regim5t1 & ,g5]al ,putnam2 & "h 7 ! wagons lad5 ) intr5*+ tools1 :i* fir/ gave ! m5 an indication ( ! nature ( ! ent]prise4 ,*>le/[n ,neck is a n>r[ i/hmus1 connect+ ! p59sula ) ! ma9 l&2 hav+ ! ,my/ic ,riv]1 ab\t half a mile wide1 on ! nor?1 & a l>ge embaym5t ( ,*>les ,riv] on ! s\? or "r side4 ,x 0 n[ necess>y to proce$ ) ! utmo/ caution1 = !y 7 com+ on gr\nd ov] :i* ! ,briti% kept jeal\s wat*4 ,!y _h erect$ a batt]y at ,bo/on on ,copp's ,hill1 imm$iately opposite to ,*>le/[n4 ,five ( _! vessels ( w> 7 /ation$ s z to be> ^u ! p59sula f diff]5t directions1 & ! guns ( "o ( !m swept ! i/hmus or n>r[ neck j m5tion$4 ,across ?is i/hmus1 ,colonel ,prescott conduct$ ! deta*m5t undiscov]$1 & up ! asc5t ( ,bunk]'s ,hill4 ,?is comm5ces at ! ,neck1 & slopes up = ab\t ?ree hundr$ y>ds to its summit1 :i* is ab\t "o hundr$ & twelve feet high4 ,x !n decl9es t[>d ! s\?1 & is connect$ by a ridge ) ,bre$'s ,hill1 ab\t sixty or sev5ty feet high4 ,! cre/s ( ! two hills are ab\t sev5 hundr$ y>ds ap>t4 ,on atta9+ ! heights1 a "q rose :i* ( ! two !y %\ld proce$ to =tify4 ,bunk]'s ,hill 0 specifi$ 9 ! writt5 ord]s giv5 to ,colonel ,prescott by ,g5]al ,w>d1 b ,bre$'s ,hill 0 mu* ne>] to ,bo/on1 & _h a bett] comm& ( ! t[n & %ipp+4 ,bunk]'s ,hill1 also1 be+ on ! upp] & n>r[] "p ( ! p59sula1 0 itself comm&$ by ! same %ip :i* rak$ ! ,neck4 ,putnam 0 cle> = comm5c+ at ,bre$'s ,hill1 & mak+ ! pr9cipal "w !re1 :ile a m9or "w might be ?r[n up at ,bunk]'s ,hill1 z a protection 9 ! re>1 & a rally+ po9t1 9 case ( be+ driv5 out ( ! ma9 "w4 ,o!rs concurr$ ) ?is op9ion4 ,gridley m>k$ out ! l9es = ! =tifications2 ! m5 /ack$ _! guns2 ?rew (f _! packs2 seiz$ _! tr5*+ tools1 & set to "w ) great _s4 ,s spirit$ly1 ?\gh sil5tly1 0 ! labor c>ri$ on1 t by morn+ a /rong r$\bt 0 ?r[n up z a ma9 "w1 flank$ on ! left by a brea/work1 p>tly cannon-pro(1 ext5d+ d[n ! cre/ ( ,bre$'s ,hill to a piece ( m>%y gr\nd call$ ! ,sl\gh4 ,to support ! "r ( ! r$\bt1 "s troops 7 ?r[n into ! village ( ,*>le/[n1 at ! s\!rn foot ( ! hill4 ,at dawn ( day1 ! ,am]icans at "w 7 espi$ by ! sailors on bo>d ( ! %ips ( w>1 & ! al>m 0 giv54 ,! capta9 ( ! ,lively1 ! ne>e/ %ip1 )\t wait+ = ord]s1 put a spr+ ^u h] cable1 & br++ h] guns to be>1 op5$ a fire ^u ! hill4 ,! o!r %ips & a float+ batt]y foll[$ 8 example4 ,_! %ot did no mis*ief to ! works4 ,! cannonad+ r\s$ ! t[n ( ,bo/on4 ,g5]al ,gage c\ld sc>cely believe 8 eyes :5 he beheld on ! opposite hill a =tification full ( m51 :i* _h sprung up 9 ! c\rse ( ! night4 ,he call$ a c\ncil ( w>4 ,! ,am]icans might int5d to cannonade ,bo/on f ?is new =tification2 x 0 unanim\sly resolv$ to dislodge !m4 ,h[ 0 ?is to be done8 ,a majority ( ! c\ncil1 includ+ ,cl9ton & ,grant1 advis$ t a =ce %\ld be l&$ on ,*>le/[n ,neck1 "u ! protection ( _! batt]ies1 s z to attack ! ,am]icans 9 re> & cut (f _! retreat4 ,g5]al ,gage object$ t x w\ld place 8 troops betwe5 two armies2 "o at ,cambridge1 sup]ior 9 numb]s1 ! o!r on ! heights1 /rongly =tifi$4 ,he 0 = l&+ 9 front ( ! works1 & pu%+ directly up ! hill2 a plan adopt$ ?r\gh a confid5ce t raw militia w\ld nev] /& _! gr\nd aga9/ ! assault ( vet]an troops4 ,! s\nd ( drum & trumpet1 ! clatt] ( ho(s1 ! rattl+ ( gun-c>riages1 & all ! o!r milit>y d9 & bu/le 9 ! /reets ( ,bo/on1 soon appris$ ! ,am]icans on _! rudely =tifi$ height ( an imp5d+ attack4 ,!y 7 ill-fitt$ to )/& x1 be+ jad$ by ! night's labor1 & want ( sleep2 hungry & ?ir/y1 hav+ br\ght b scanty supplies1 & oppress$ by ! heat ( ! wea!r4 ,prescott s5t repeat$ messages to ,g5]al ,w>d1 ask+ re9=cem5ts & provisions4 ,w>d issu$ ord]s = ,colonels ,/>k & ,read1 !n at ,m$=d1 to m>* to ! relief ( ,prescott ) _! ,new ,hamp%ire regim5ts4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! ,am]icans on ,bre$'s ,hill 7 su/a9+ ! fire f ! %ips1 & f ! batt]y on ,copp's ,hill1 :i* op5$ ^u !m ab\t t5 o'clock4 ,!y return$ an occasional %ot f "o corn] ( ! r$\bt1 )\t mu* h>m to ! enemy1 & cont9u$ /r5g!n+ _! position until ab\t elev5 o'clock1 :5 !y ceas$ to "w1 pil$ _! intr5*+ tools 9 ! re>1 & look$ out anxi\sly & impati5tly = ! anticipat$ re9=cem5ts & supplies4 ,! tools 7 ultimately c>ri$ to ,bunk]'s ,hill1 & a brea/work comm5c$ by ord] ( ,g5]al ,putnam4 ,! importance ( su* a "w 0 aft]w>ds made app>5t4 ,ab\t noon ! ,am]icans descri$ tw5ty-eight b>ges cross+ f ,bo/on 9 p>allel l9es4 ,!y conta9$ a l>ge deta*m5t ( gr5adi]s1 rang]s1 & light infantry1 admirably equipp$1 & comm&$ by ,major-g5]al ,h[e4 ,a heavy fire f ! %ips & batt]ies cov]$ _! advance1 b no attempt 0 made to oppose !m1 & !y l&$ ab\t "o o'clock at ,m\lton's ,po9t1 a little to ! nor? ( ,bre$'s ,hill4 ,"h ,g5]al ,h[e made a pause4 ,on reconnoit]+ ! works f ?is po9t1 ! ,am]icans appe>$ to be mu* m /rongly po/$ ?an he _h imag9$1 & he imm$iately s5t ov] to ,g5]al ,gage = m =ces4 ,:ile await+ _! arrival1 refre%m5ts 7 s]v$ out to ! troops4 ,! ,am]icans mean:ile took advantage ( ! delay to /r5g!n _! position4 ,! brea/work on ! left ( ! r$\bt ext5d$ to :at 0 call$ ! ,sl\gh1 b beyond ?is1 ! ridge ( ! hill1 & ! slope t[>d ,my/ic ,riv]1 7 undef5d$1 leav+ a pass by :i* ! enemy might turn ! left flank ( ! position1 & seize ^u ,bunk]'s ,hill4 ,putnam ord]$ 8 *os5 (fic]1 ,capta9 ,kn[lton1 to cov] ?is pass ) ! ,connecticut troops "u 8 comm&4 ,a novel k9d ( ramp>t1 savor+ ( rural device 0 sugge/$ by ! ru/ic g5]al4 ,ab\t six hundr$ feet 9 ! re> ( ! r$\bt1 & ab\t "o hundr$ feet to ! left ( ! brea/work1 0 a po/ & rail-f5ce1 set 9 a l[ foot-wall ( /one1 & ext5d+ d[n to ,my/ic ,riv]4 ,! po/s & rails ( ano!r f5ce 7 ha/ily pull$ up1 & set a few feet 9 beh9d ?is1 & ! int]m$iate space 0 fill$ up ) new m[n hay f ! adjac5t mead[s4 ,?is d\ble f5ce1 x w be f\nd1 prov$ an important protection to ! r$\bt1 al?\gh !re /ill rema9$ an unprotect$ int]val ( ab\t sev5 hundr$ feet4 ,:ile ,kn[lton & 8 m5 7 putt+ up ?is f5ce1 ,putnam proce$$ ) o!r ( 8 troops to ?r[ up ! "w on ,bunk]'s ,hill1 despat*+ 8 son1 ,capta9 ,putnam1 on horseback1 to hurry up ! rema9d] ( 8 m5 f ,cambridge4 ,by ?is "t ,/>k made 8 appe>ance ) ! ,new ,hamp%ire troops1 five hundr$ /rong4 ,putnam deta9$ "s ( ,/>k's m5 to aid 9 ?r[+ up ! works on ,bunk]'s ,hill1 & direct$ him to re9=ce ,kn[lton ) ! re/4 ,ab\t two o'clock1 ,w>r5 arriv$ on ! heights1 ready to engage 9 _! p]il\s def5ce1 al?\gh he _h oppos$ ! s*eme ( _! occupation4 ,he _h rec5tly be5 elect$ a major-g5]al1 b _h n receiv$ 8 commission4 ,putnam (f]$ him ! comm& at ! f5ce2 he decl9$ x1 & m]ely ask$ :]e he c\ld be ( mo/ s]vice z a volunte]4 ,! ,briti% n[ prep>$ = a g5]al assault4 ,an easy victory 0 anticipat$2 ! ma9 ?\ght 01 h[ to make x mo/ effectual4 ,! left w+1 comm&$ by ,g5]al ,pigot1 0 to m\nt ! hill & =ce ! r$\bt1 :ile ,g5]al ,h[e1 ) ! "r w+1 0 to pu% on betwe5 ! =t & ,my/ic ,riv]1 turn ! left flank ( ! ,am]icans1 & cut (f _! retreat4 ,g5]al ,pigot1 accord+ly advanc$ up ! hill "u cov] ( a fire f field-pieces & h[itz]s plant$ on a small height ne> ! l&+-place on ,m\lton's ,po9t4 ,8 troops comm5c$ a dis*>ge ( musketry :ile yet at a long di/ance f ! r$\bts4 ,! ,am]icans )9 ! works1 ob$i5t to /rict comm&1 reta9$ _! fire until ! enemy 7 )9 ?irty or =ty paces1 :5 !y op5$ ^u !m ) a trem5d\s volley4 ,be+ all m>ksm51 accu/om$ to take delib]ate aim1 ! slaught] 0 imm5se1 & especially fatal to (fic]s4 ,! assailants fell back 9 "s confusion2 b1 ralli$ on by _! (fic]s1 advanc$ )9 pi/ol %ot4 ,ano!r volley1 m effective ?an ! fir/1 made !m aga9 recoil4 ,to add to _! confusion1 !y 7 gall$ by a flank+ fire f ! h&ful ( ,prov9cials po/$ 9 ,*>le/[n4 ,%ock$ at ! c>nage & see+ ! confusion ( 8 troops1 ,g5]al ,pigot 0 urg$ to give ! ^w = a retreat4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,g5]al ,h[e1 ) ! "r w+1 advanc$ along ,my/ic ,riv] t[>d ! f5ce :]e ,/>k1 ,read1 & ,kn[lton 7 /ation$1 ?9k+ to c>ry ?is slight brea/work ) ease1 & s get 9 ! re> ( ! =tress4 ,8 artill]y prov$ ( little avail1 be+ /opp$ by a swampy piece ( gr\nd1 :ile 8 columns suff]$ f two or ?ree field-pieces ) :i* ,putnam _h =tifi$ ! f5ce4 ,h[e's m5 kept up a fire ( musketry z !y advanc$2 b n tak+ aim1 _! %ot pass$ ov] ! heads ( ! ,am]icans4 ,! latt] _h receiv$ ! same ord]s ) ^? 9 ! r$\bt1 n to fire until ! enemy %\ld be )9 ?irty paces4 ,:5 ! ,briti% arriv$ )9 ! /at$ di/ance a %eet$ fire op5$ ^u !m f rifles1 muskets1 & f[l+-pieces1 all levell$ ) deadly aim4 ,! c>nage1 z 9 ! o!r in/ance1 0 horrible4 ,! ,briti% 7 ?r[n into confusion & fell back2 "s ev5 retreat$ to ! boats4 ,!re 0 a g5]al pause on ! "p ( ! ,briti%4 ,! ,am]ican (fic]s avail$ !mselves ( x to prep>e = ano!r attack1 :i* mu/ soon be made4 ,prescott m+l$ among 8 m5 9 ! r$\bt1 :o 7 all 9 high spirits at ! sev]e *eck !y _h giv5 ! regul>s4 ,he prais$ !m = _! /eadfa/ness 9 ma9ta9+ _! po/1 & _! good conduct 9 res]v+ _! fire until ! ^w ( comm&1 & exhort$ !m to d ! same 9 ! next attack4 ,putnam rode ab\t ,bunk]'s ,hill & its skirts1 to rally & br+ on re9=cem5ts :i* _h be5 *eck$ or scatt]$ 9 cross+ ,*>le/[n ,neck by ! rak+ fire f ! %ips & batt]ies4 ,be=e _m c\ld be br\ght to ! sc5e ( action ! ,briti% _h comm5c$ _! second attack4 ,!y aga9 asc5d$ ! hill to /orm ! r$\bt2 _! advance 0 cov]$ z be=e by dis*>ges ( artill]y4 ,*>le/[n1 :i* _h annoy$ !m on _! fir/ attack by a flank+ fire1 0 9 flames1 by %ells ?r[n f ,copp's ,hill1 & by m>9es f ! %ips4 ,! ?und] ( artill]y f batt]ies & %ips1 ! bur/+ ( bomb-%ells2 ! %>p dis*>ges ( musketry2 ! %\ts & yells ( ! combatants2 ! cra% ( burn+ build+s1 arid ! d5se volumes ( smoke1 :i* obscur$ ! summ] sun1 all =m$ a trem5d\s spectacle4 ,! ,am]ican troops1 al?\gh unus$ to w>1 /ood undismay$ amid/ a sc5e :]e x 0 bur/+ ^u !m ) all its horrors4 ,res]v+ _! fire1 z be=e1 until ! enemy 0 close at h&1 !y aga9 p\r$ =? repeat$ volleys ) ! fatal aim ( %>p%oot]s4 ,! ,briti% /ood ! fir/ %ock1 & cont9u$ to advance2 b ! incessant /ream ( fire /agg]$ !m4 ,_! (fic]s remon/rat$1 ?reat5$1 & ev5 attempt$ to goad !m on ) _! swords1 b ! havoc 0 too deadly2 :ole ranks 7 m[$ d[n2 _m ( ! (fic]s 7 ei!r sla9 or w\nd$1 & among !m sev]al ( ! /aff ( ,g5]al ,h[e4 ,! troops aga9 gave way & retreat$ d[n ! hill4 ,a ?ird attack 0 n[ det]m9$ on1 ?\gh "s ( ,h[e's (fic]s remon/rat$1 decl>+ x w\ld be d[nright but*]y4 ,a diff]5t plan 0 adopt$4 ,in/ead ( advanc+ 9 front ( ! r$\bt1 x 0 to be tak5 9 flank on ! left1 :]e ! op5 space betwe5 ! brea/work & ! =tifi$ f5ce pres5t$ a weak po9t4 ,x hav+ be5 accid5tally discov]$ t ! ammunition ( ! ,am]icans 0 ne>ly exp5d$1 prep>ations 7 made to c>ry ! works at ! po9t ( ! bayonet4 ,g5]al ,h[e1 ) ! ma9 body1 n[ made a fe9t ( attack+ ! =tifi$ f5ce2 b1 :ile a "p ( 8 =ce 0 ?us engag$1 ! re/ br\ght "s ( ! field-pieces to enfilade ! brea/work on ! left ( ! r$\bt4 ,a rak+ fire soon drove ! ,am]icans out ( ?is expos$ place into ! enclosure4 ,! troops 7 n[ l$ on to assail ! works4 ,! ,am]icans aga9 res]v$ _! fire until _! assailants 7 close at h&1 & !n made a murd]\s volley1 by :i* sev]al (fic]s 7 laid l[1 & ,g5]al ,h[e himself 0 w\nd$ 9 ! foot4 ,! ,briti% soldi]y ?is "t likewise res]v$ _! fire & ru%$ on ) fix$ bayonet4 ,cl9ton & ,pigot _h rea*$ ! s\!rn & ea/]n sides ( ! r$\bt1 & x 0 n[ assail$ on ?ree sides at once4 ,prescott ord]$ ^? :o _h no bayonets to retire to ! back "p ( ! r$\bt & fire on ! enemy z !y %[$ !mselves on ! p>apet4 ,! ,am]icans1 h[ev]1 _h fir$ _! la/ r\nd1 _! ammunition 0 exhau/$2 & n[ succe$$ a desp]ate & deadly /ruggle1 h& to h&1 ) bayonets1 /ones1 & ! /ocks ( _! muskets4 ,at l5g?1 z ! ,briti% cont9u$ to p\r 91 ,prescott gave ! ord] to retreat4 ,8 m5 _h to cut _! way ?r\gh two divisions ( ! enemy :o 7 gett+ 9 re> ( ! r$\bt1 & !y receiv$ a de/ructive volley f ^? :o _h =m$ on ! captur$ works4 ,by t volley fell ! patriot ,w>r51 :o _h di/+ui%$ himself ?r\gh\t ! action4 ,:ile ! ,am]icans 7 ?us sl[ly dislodg$ f ! r$\bt1 ,/>k1 ,read & ,kn[lton ma9ta9$ _! gr\nd at ! =tifi$ f5ce2 :i*1 inde$1 _h be5 nobly def5d$ ?r\gh\t ! action4 ,! resi/ance at ?is ha/ily con/ruct$ "w 0 kept up aft] ! troops 9 ! r$\bt _h giv5 way1 & until ,colonel ,prescott _h left ! hill2 ?us defeat+ ,g5]al ,h[e's design ( cutt+ (f ! retreat ( ! ma9 body2 :i* w\ld h produc$ a sc5e ( direful confusion & slaught]4 ,hav+ effect$ _! purpose1 ! brave associates at ! f5ce ab&on$ _! weak outpo/1 retir+ sl[ly1 & disput+ ! gr\nd in* by in*1 ) a regul>ity rem>kable 9 troops _m ( :om _h nev] be=e be5 9 action4 ,! ma9 retreat 0 across ,bunk]'s ,hill1 :]e ,putnam _h endeavor$ to ?r[ up a brea/work4 ,! vet]an1 sword 9 h&1 rode to ! re> ( ! retreat+ troops1 reg>dless ( ! balls :i/l+ ab\t him4 ,8 only ?\ght 0 to rally !m at ! unf9i%$ works4 ,x 0 impossible1 h[ev]1 to br+ ! troops to a /&4 ,!y cont9u$ on d[n ! hill to ! ,neck & across x to ,cambridge1 expos$ to a rak+ fire f ! %ips & batt]ies1 & only protect$ by a s+le piece ( ordnance4 ,! ,briti% 7 too exhau/$ to pursue !m2 !y cont5t$ !mselves ) tak+ possession ( ,bunk]'s ,hill1 7 re9=c$ f ,bo/on1 & ?rew up additional works dur+ ! night4 ,?us end$ ! fir/ regul> battle betwe5 ! ,briti% & ! ,am]icans1 & mo/ ev5tful 9 its consequ5ces4 ,! =m] _h ga9$ ! gr\nd = :i* !y cont5d$2 b1 if a victory1 x 0 m disa/r\s & humiliat+ to !m ?an an ord9>y defeat4 ,accord+ to _! own returns1 _! kill$ & w\nd$1 out ( a deta*m5t ( two ?\s& m51 am\nt$ to "o ?\s& & fifty-f\r1 & a l>ge proportion ( !m (fic]s4 ,! loss ( ! ,am]icans did n exce$ f\r hundr$ & fifty4 ,to ! latt] ?is defeat1 if defeat x might be call$1 _h ! effect ( a triumph4 ,x gave !m confid5ce 9 !mselves & consequ5ce 9 ! eyes ( _! enemies4 ,!y _h prov$ to !mselves & to o!rs t !y c\ld measure weapons ) ! discipl9$ soldi]s ( ,europe1 & inflict ! mo/ h>m 9 ! conflict4 ,among ! ,briti% (fic]s sla9 0 ,major ,pitcairn1 :o1 at ,lex+ton1 _h %$ ! fir/ blood 9 ! ,revolution>y w>4 ,9 ! dea? ( ,w>r5 ! ,am]icans _h to lam5t ! loss ( a di/+ui%$ patriot & a mo/ e/imable man4 ,x 0 deplor$ z a public calamity4 ,he 0 "o ( ! fir/ :o fell 9 ! glori\s cause ( 8 c\ntry1 & 8 "n has become consecrat$ 9 its hi/ory4 ,,*apt] ,,xix4 ,,wa%+ton ,,on ,,8 ,,way ,,to ,,! ,,camp4 ,9 a prec$+ *apt] we left ,wa%+ton prep>+ to dep>t f ,philadelphia = ! army be=e ,bo/on4 ,he set out on horseback on ! #ba/ ( ,june1 hav+ = milit>y companions ( 8 j\rney ,major-g5]als ,lee & ,s*uyl]1 & be+ accompani$ = a di/ance by sev]al private fri5ds4 ,z an escort he _h a g5tleman troop ( ,philadelphia1 comm&$ by ,capta9 ,m>koe2 ! :ole =m$ a brilliant cavalcade4 ,g5]al ,s*uyl] 0 a man em95tly calculat$ to sympa?ize ) ,wa%+ton 9 all 8 patriotic views & feel+s1 & became "o ( 8 mo/ fai?ful coadjutors4 ,sprung f "o ( ! e>lie/ & mo/ respectable ,dut* families :i* coloniz$ ,new ,york1 all 8 int]e/s & affections 7 id5tifi$ ) ! c\ntry4 ,he _h receiv$ a good education2 appli$ himself at an e>ly age to ! exact sci5ces1 & became v]s$ 9 f9ance1 milit>y eng9e]+1 & political economy4 ,he 0 "o ( ^? native born soldi]s :o _h acquir$ exp]i5ce 9 t ,am]ican s*ool ( arms1 ! old ,fr5* w>4 ,s9ce ! close ( ! ,fr5* w> he _h s]v$ 8 c\ntry 9 v>i\s civil /ations1 & be5 "o ( ! mo/ zeal\s & eloqu5t v9dicators ( colonial rights4 ,!y _h sc>cely proce$$ tw5ty miles f ,philadelphia :5 !y 7 met by a c\ri]1 spurr+ ) all spe$1 be>+ despat*es f ! army to ,congress1 communicat+ tid+s ( ! battle ( ,bunk]'s ,hill4 ,wa%+ton eag]ly inquir$ p>ticul>s2 above all1 h[ act$ ! militia8 ,:5 told t !y /ood _! gr\nd bravely1 su/a9$ ! enemy's fire--res]v$ _! own until at close qu>t]s1 & !n deliv]$ x ) deadly effect1 x seem$ z if a weight ( d\bt & solicitude 7 lift$ f 8 he>t4 ,! lib]ties ( ! c\ntry are safe6 exclaim$ he4 ,! news ( ! battle ( ,bunk]'s ,hill _h />tl$ ! :ole c\ntry2 & ?is clatt]+ cavalcade1 escort+ ! comm&]-9-*ief to ! army1 0 ! gaze & wond] ( e t[n & village4 ,! j\rney may be said to h be5 a cont9ual c\ncil ( w> betwe5 ,wa%+ton & ! two g5]als4 ,"o ( ! mo/ frequ5t subjects ( conv]sation 0 ! prov9ce ( ,new ,york4 ,its p[] & position r5d]$ x ! great l9k ( ! conf$]acy2 :at measures 7 necess>y = its def5ce1 & mo/ calculat$ to secure its adh]5ce to ! cause8 ,! population ( ,new ,york 0 m v>i$ 9 its elem5ts ?an t ( almo/ any o!r ( ! prov9ces1 & _h to be cauti\sly /udi$4 ,! ,new ,york]s 7 ( a mix$ orig91 & /amp$ ) ! peculi>ities ( _! respective ance/ors4 ,! desc5dants ( ! old ,dut* & ,hugu5ot families1 ! e>lie/ settl]s1 7 /ill among ! s\nde/ & be/ ( ! population4 ,!y inh]it$ ! love ( lib]ty1 civil & religi\s1 ( _! =efa!rs1 & 7 ^? :o /ood =emo/ 9 ! pres5t /ruggle = popul> rights4 ,a great proportion ( ! m mod]n families1 dat+ f ! d[nfall ( ! ,dut* gov]nm5t 9 #affd1 7 ,engli% & ,scot*1 & among ^! 7 _m loyal adh]5ts to ! cr[n4 ,!re 0 a p[]1 too1 ( a =midable k9d )9 ! int]ior ( ! prov9ce1 :i* 0 an object ( mu* solicitude4 ,?is 0 ! ,johnson ,family4 ,we h repeat$ly _h occasion to speak ( ,sir ,william ,johnson1 8 maje/y's g5]al ag5t = ,indian affairs1 ( 8 great weal?1 & 8 almo/ sov]eign sway ov] ! ,six ,nations4 ,9 ! rec5t difficulties betwe5 ! cr[n & colonies1 ,sir ,william _h naturally be5 9 favor ( ! gov]nm5t :i* _h enri*$ & honor$ him1 b he _h view$ ) deep conc]n ! acts ( ,p>liam5t :i* 7 goad+ ! coloni/s to arm$ resi/ance4 ,9 ! height ( 8 solicitude1 he receiv$ despat*es ord]+ him1 9 case ( ho/ilities1 to enli/ ! ,indians 9 ! cause ( gov]nm5t4 ,to ! agitation ( feel+s produc$ by ^! ord]s _m h attribut$ a /roke ( apoplexy1 ( :i* he di$1 on ! #aa? ( ,july1 #aggd1 ab\t a ye> be=e ! "t ( :i* we are treat+4 ,8 son & heir1 ,sir ,john ,johnson1 & 8 sons-9-law1 ,colonel ,guy ,johnson & ,colonel ,claus felt none ( ! reluctance ( ,sir ,william to use h>% measures 9 support ( royalty4 ,!y liv$ 9 a degree ( rude feudal /yle 9 /one mansions capable ( def5ce1 situat$ on ! ,mohawk ,riv] & 9 its vic9ity2 !y _h _m ,scotti% ,highl&]s = t5ants2 & among _! adh]5ts 7 viol5t m51 su* z ! ,butl]s ( ,tryon ,c\nty1 & ,brant1 ! ,mohawk sa*em1 s9ce fam\s 9 ,indian w>f>e4 ,!y _h rec5tly gone ab\t ) arm$ reta9]s1 ov]aw+ & break+ up patriotic assemblages1 & x 0 kn[n !y c\ld at any "t br+ a =ce ( w>riors 9 ! field4 ,tryon1 ! gov]nor ( ,new ,york1 0 at pres5t abs5t 9 ,engl&1 hav+ be5 call$ home by ! m9i/ry to give an acc\nt ( ! affairs ( ! prov9ce1 & to receive in/ructions = its managem5t4 ,he 0 a tory 9 he>t1 & _h be5 a zeal\s oppon5t ( all colonial movem5ts1 & 8 tal5ts & address gave him great influ5ce ov] an important "p ( ! community4 ,%\ld he return ) ho/ile in/ructions1 & %\ld he & ! ,johnsons co-op]ate1 ! "o controll+ ! bay & h>bor ( ,new ,york & ! wat]s ( ! ,hudson by means ( %ips & l& =ces2 ! o!rs ov]runn+ ! valley ( ! ,mohawk & ! regions beyond ,albany ) savage hordes1 ?is great c5tral prov9ce might be wre/$ f ! conf$]acy1 & all int]c\rse brok5 (f betwe5 ! ea/]n & s\!rn colonies4 ,all ^! circum/ances & consid]ations1 _m ( :i* came "u discussion 9 ! c\rse ( ?is milit>y j\rney1 r5d]$ ! comm& ( ,new ,york a po/ ( especial tru/ & importance1 & det]m9$ ,wa%+ton to confide x to ,g5]al ,s*uyl]4 ,he 0 peculi>ly fitt$ = x by 8 milit>y tal5ts1 8 intimate k ( ! prov9ce & its conc]ns1 especially :at relat$ to ! upp] p>ts ( x1 & 8 exp]i5ce 9 ,indian affairs4 ,at ,new>k1 9 ! ,j]seys1 ,wa%+ton 0 met on ! #be? by a committee ( ! prov9cial ,congress1 s5t to conduct him to ! city4 ,! ,congress 0 9 a p]plexity4 ,x _h 9 a mann] usurp$ & ex]cis$ ! p[]s ( ,gov]nor ,tryon dur+ 8 abs5ce1 :ile at ! same "t x pr(ess$ allegiance to ! cr[n :i* _h appo9t$ him4 ,he 0 n[ 9 ! h>bor1 j arriv$ f ,engl&1 & h\rly expect$ to l&4 ,wa%+ton1 too1 0 approa*+4 ,h[ 7 ^! d\ble claims to c]emoni\s respect happ5+ at ! same "t to be manag$8 ,9 ?is dilemma a regim5t ( militia 0 turn$ out1 & ! colonel in/ruct$ to pay milit>y honors to :i*ev] ( ! di/+ui%$ function>ies %\ld fir/ arrive4 ,wa%+ton 0 e>li] ?an ! gov]nor by sev]al h\rs1 & receiv$ ^? honors4 ,! l&+ ( ,gov]nor ,tryon took place ab\t eight o'clock 9 ! ev5+4 ,! milit>y honors 7 repeat$2 he 0 receiv$ ) great respect by ! mayor & common c\ncil1 & transports ( loyalty by ^? devot$ to ! cr[n4 ,x 0 unkn[n :at in/ructions he _h receiv$ f ! m9i/ry1 b x 0 rumor$ t a l>ge =ce w\ld soon arrive f ,engl&1 subject to 8 directions4 ,at ?is v mom5t a %ip ( w>1 ! ,asia1 lay an*or$ opposite ! city2 its grim batt]ies be>+ ^u x1 greatly to ! disquiet ( ! fa9t-he>t$ among its inhabitants4 ,9 ?is situation ( affairs ,wa%+ton 0 happy to leave su* an effici5t p]son z ,g5]al ,s*uyl] 9 comm& ( ! place4 ,9 ! meantime ! prov9cial ,congress ( ,massa*usetts1 !n 9 session at ,wat]t[n1 _h made arrangem5ts = ! expect$ arrival ( ,wa%+ton4 ,x s5t on a deputation :i* met ,wa%+ton at ,spr+field1 on ! fronti]s ( ! prov9ce1 & provid$ escorts & accommodations = him along ! road4 ,?us honorably att5d$ f t[n to t[n1 & escort$ by volunte] companies & cavalcades ( g5tlem51 he arriv$ at ,wat]t[n on ! #b;d ( ,july1 :]e he 0 greet$ by ,congress ) a congratulatory address1 9 :i*1 h[ev]1 0 frankly /at$ ! undiscipl9$ /ate ( ! army he 0 summon$ to comm&4 ,an address ( cordial welcome 0 likewise made to ,g5]al ,lee4 ,! c]emony ov]1 ,wa%+ton 0 aga9 9 ! saddle1 & escort$ by a troop ( light horse & a cavalcade ( citiz5s1 proce$$ to ! head-qu>t]s provid$ = him at ,cambridge1 ?ree miles di/ant4 ,z he ent]$ ! conf9es ( ! camp1 ! %\ts ( ! multitude & ! ?und]+ ( artill]y gave note to ! enemy beleagu]$ 9 ,bo/on ( 8 arrival4 ,8 milit>y reputation _h prec$$ him & excit$ great expectations4 ,!y 7 n disappo9t$4 ,8 p]sonal appe>ance1 not)/&+ ! du/ ( travel1 0 calculat$ to captivate ! public eye4 ,z he rode ?r\gh ! camp1 amid/ a ?rong ( (fic]s1 he 0 ! admiration ( ! soldi]y & ( a curi\s ?rong collect$ f ! surr\nd+ c\ntry4 ,happy 0 ! c\ntryman :o c\ld get a full view ( him to c>ry home an acc\nt ( x to 8 neighbors4 ,) ,wa%+ton1 mode/ at all times1 !re 0 no false excitem5t on ! pres5t occasion2 no?+ to call =? emotions ( self-glorification4 ,! honors & congratulations ) :i* he 0 receiv$1 ! acclamations ( ! public1 ! *e]+s ( ! army1 only told him h[ mu* 0 expect$ f him2 & :5 he look$ r\nd ^u ! raw & ru/ic levies he 0 to comm&1 a mix$ multitude ( p1 "u v little discipl9e1 ord]1 or gov]nm5t1 scatt]$ 9 r\gh encampm5ts ab\t hill & dale1 beleagu]+ a city g>rison$ by vet]an troops1 ) %ips ( w> an*or$ ab\t its h>bor1 & /rong outpo/s gu>d+ x1 he felt ! awful responsibility ( 8 situation1 & ! complicat$ & /up5d\s task be=e him4 ,he spoke ( x1 h[ev]1 n despond+ly nor boa/fully & ) defiance2 b ) t solemn & s$ate resolution1 & t hopeful reliance on ,supreme ,goodness1 :i* belong$ to 8 magnanim\s nature4 ,,*apt] ,,xx4 ,,siege ,,( ,,bo/on4 ,on ! #c;d ( ,july1 ! morn+ aft] 8 arrival at ,cambridge1 ,wa%+ton took =mal comm& ( ! army4 ,accompani$ by ,g5]al ,lee1 on ^: milit>y judgm5t he _h great reliance1 he visit$ ! diff]5t ,am]ican po/s1 & rode to ! heights comm&+ views ov] ,bo/on & its environs1 be+ anxi\s to make himself acqua9t$ ) ! /r5g? & relative position ( bo? armies4 ,9 visit+ ! diff]5t po/s1 ,wa%+ton halt$ = a "t at ,prospect ,hill1 :i*1 z its "n d5otes1 comm&$ a wide view ov] ,bo/on & ! surr\nd+ c\ntry4 ,"h ,putnam _h tak5 8 position aft] ! battle ( ,bunk]'s ,hill1 =tify+ himself ) works :i* he deem$ impregnable2 & "h ! vet]an 0 enabl$ to po9t out to ! comm&]-9-*ief1 & to ,lee1 ! ma9 features ( ! bellig]5t region1 :i* lay spread out l a map be=e !m4 ,bunk]'s ,hill 0 b a mile di/ant to ! we/2 ! ,briti% /&>d float+ z if 9 triumph on its summit4 ,! ma9 =ce "u ,g5]al ,h[e 0 intr5*+ itself /rongly ab\t half a mile beyond ! place ( ! rec5t battle4 ,h[e's s5tries ext5d$ a hundr$ & fifty y>ds beyond ! neck or i/hmus1 ov] :i* ! ,am]icans retreat$ aft] ! battle4 ,a l>ge =ce 0 intr5*$ s\? ( ! t[n on ! neck lead+ to ,roxbury--! only entrance to ,bo/on by l&4 ,! troops 7 irregul>ly di/ribut$ 9 a k9d ( semicircle1 eight or n9e miles 9 ext5t2 ! left re/+ on ,w9t] ,hill1 ! mo/ nor!rn po/1 ! "r ext5d+ on ! s\? to ,roxbury & ,dor*e/] ,neck4 ,wa%+ton reconnoitr$ ! ,briti% po/s f v>i\s po9ts ( view4 ,ev]y?+ ab\t !m 0 9 admirable ord]4 ,! works appe>$ to be con/ruct$ ) milit>y sci5ce1 ! troops to be 9 a high /ate ( discipl9e4 ,! ,am]ican camp1 on ! contr>y1 disappo9t$ him4 ,he _h expect$ to f9d eighte5 or tw5ty ?\s& m5 "u arms2 !re 7 n mu* m ?an f\rte5 ?\s&4 ,he _h expect$ to f9d "s degree ( sy/em & discipl9e2 :]eas all 7 raw militia4 ,he _h expect$ to f9d works sci5tifically con/ruct$1 & pro(s ( k & skill 9 eng9e]+2 :]eas1 :at he saw ( ! latt] 0 v imp]fect1 & conf9$ to ! m]e manual ex]cise ( cannon4 ,9 rid+ ?r\gh\t ! camp1 ,wa%+ton obs]v$ t n9e ?\s& ( ! troops belong$ to ,massa*usetts2 ! re/ 7 f o!r prov9ces4 ,!y 7 encamp$ 9 sep>ate bodies1 ea* ) its own regulations1 & (fic]s ( its own appo9tm5t4 ,"s _h t5ts1 o!rs 7 9 b>racks1 & o!rs %elt]$ !mselves z be/ !y might4 ,_m 7 sadly 9 want ( clo?+1 & all1 said ,wa%+ton1 7 /rongly imbu$ ) ! _s ( insubord9ation1 :i* !y mi/ook = indep5d5ce4 ,"o ( ! encampm5ts1 h[ev]1 0 9 /rik+ contra/ ) ! re/1 & might vie ) ^? ( ! ,briti% = ord] & exactness4 ,"h 7 t5ts & m>quees pit*$ 9 ! ,engli% /yle2 soldi]s well drill$ & well equipp$2 ev]y?+ _h an air ( discipl9e & subord9ation4 ,x 0 a body ( ,rhode ,isl& troops1 :i* _h be5 rais$1 drill$1 & br\ght to ! camp by ,brigadi]-g5]al ,gre5e1#a ( t prov9ce4 ,footnote #a3 ,na?aniel ,gre5e 0 born 9 ,rhode ,isl& 9 ,may1 #agdb2 0 ! son ( ,quak] p>5ts2 9 8 boyhood aid$ 8 fa!r on a f>m & 9 a mill1 b hav+ a ?ir/ = k appli$ himself s$ul\sly to v>i\s /udies4 ,public affairs _h ar\s$ 8 m>tial _s & he _h appli$ himself to milit>y /udies4 ,9 ! mon? ( ,may he _h be5 elect$ comm&] ( ! ,rhode ,isl& cont+5t4 ,hav+ tak5 8 survey ( ! army1 ,wa%+ton wrote to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 repres5t+ its v>i\s defici5cies1 &1 among o!r ?+s1 urg+ ! appo9tm5t ( a commiss>y-g5]al1 a qu>t]ma/]-g5]al1 a commiss>y ( mu/]s1 & a commiss>y ( artill]y4 ,above all ?+s1 he reque/$ a supply ( money z soon z possible4 ,i f9d myself already mu* emb>rass$ = want ( a milit>y *e/4 ,9 "o ( 8 recomm5dations we h an in/ance ( fronti] exp$i5cy1 le>nt 9 8 e>ly campaigns4 ,speak+ ( ! ragg$ condition ( ! army1 & ! difficulty ( procur+ ! requisite k9d ( clo?+1 he advises t a numb] ( hunt+-%irts1 n less ?an t5 ?\s&1 %\ld be provid$2 z be+ ! *eape/ & quicke/ mode ( supply+ ?is necessity4 ,! ju/ice & imp>tiality ( ,wa%+ton 7 call$ into ex]cise z soon z he ent]$ ^u 8 comm& 9 allay+ discont5ts among 8 g5]al (fic]s1 caus$ by ! rec5t appo9tm5ts & promotions made by ! ,cont95tal ,congress4 ,g5]al ,sp5c] 0 s (f5d$ t ,putnam %\ld be promot$ ov] 8 head t he left ! army )\t visit+ ! comm&]-9-*ief2 b 0 subsequ5tly induc$ to return4 ,g5]al ,?omas felt aggriev$ by be+ outrank$ by ! vet]an ,pom]oy2 ! latt] h[ev] decl9+ to s]ve1 he f\nd himself s5ior brigadi]1 & 0 appeas$4 ,! ,congress ( ,massa*usetts manife/$ consid]ate lib]ality ) respect to head-qu>t]s4 ,accord+ to _! m9utes1 a committee 0 *>g$ to procure a /ew>d1 a h\sekeep]1 & two or ?ree wom5 cooks4 ,! wi%es ( ,wa%+ton 7 to be consult$ 9 reg>d to ! supply ( 8 table4 ,?is 8 /ation1 z comm&]-9-*ief1 requir$ %\ld be kept up 9 ample & hospitable /yle4 ,e day a numb] ( 8 (fic]s d9$ ) him4 ,z he 0 9 ! neighborhood ( ! seat ( ! ,prov9cial ,gov]nm5t1 he w\ld occasionally h memb]s ( ,congress & o!r function>ies at 8 bo>d4 ,?\gh social1 h[ev]1 he 0 n convivial 9 8 habits4 ,he receiv$ 8 gue/s ) c\rtesy2 b 8 m9d & "t 7 too mu* occupi$ by grave & anxi\s conc]ns to p]mit him ! g5ial indulg5ce ( ! table4 ,he w\ld retire e>ly f ! bo>d1 leav+ an aide-de-camp or "o ( 8 (fic]s to take 8 place4 ,colonel ,miffl9 0 ! fir/ p]son :o (ficiat$ z aide-de-camp4 ,he 0 a ,philadelphia g5tleman ( high respectability1 :o _h accompani$ him f t city1 & receiv$ 8 appo9tm5t %ortly aft] _! arrival at ,cambridge4 ,! second aide-de-camp 0 ,john ,trumbull1#b son ( ! gov]nor ( ,connecticut4 ,trumbull 0 "y1 & unaccu/om$ to society1 & soon f\nd himself1 he says1 unequal to ! elegant duties ( 8 situation2 he gladly ex*ang$ x1 !re=e1 = t ( major ( brigade4 ,footnote #b3 ,9 aft] ye>s di/+ui%$ z a hi/orical pa9t]4 ,! memb] ( ,wa%+ton's family mo/ des]v+ ( m5tion at pres5t1 0 8 secret>y1 ,mr4 ,joseph ,re$4 ,) ?is g5tleman he _h =m$ an intimacy 9 ! c\rse ( 8 visits to ,philadelphia1 to att5d ! sessions ( ! ,cont95tal ,congress4 ,mr4 ,re$ 0 an accompli%$ man1 _h /udi$ law 9 ,am]ica1 & at ! ,temple 9 ,london1 & _h ga9$ a high reputation at ! ,philadelphia b>4 ,he _h s9ce be5 highly in/rum5tal 9 r\s+ ! ,philadelphians to co-op]ate ) ! patriots ( ,bo/on4 ,a sympa?y ( views & feel+s _h atta*$ him to ,wa%+ton1 & induc$ him to accompany him to ! camp4 ,! arrival ( ,gates 9 camp 0 he>tily welcom$ by ! comm&]-9-*ief1 :o _h receiv$ a lett] f t (fic]1 gratefully ackn[l$g+ 8 fri5dly influ5ce 9 procur+ him ! appo9tm5t ( adjutant-g5]al4 ,wa%+ton may h promis$ himself mu* cordial co-op]ation f him1 recollect+ ! w>m fri5d%ip pr(ess$ by him :5 he visit$ at ,m\nt ,v]non1 & !y talk$ toge!r ov] _! e>ly companion%ip 9 arms2 b ( t k9d ( fri5d%ip !re 0 no fur!r manife/ation4 ,gates 0 c]ta9ly ( great s]vice1 f 8 practical k & milit>y exp]i5ce at ?is juncture1 :5 ! :ole army _h 9 a mann] to be organiz$2 b f ! famili> intimacy ( ,wa%+ton he gradually e/rang$ himself4 ,a contempor>y has acc\nt$ = ?is by alleg+ t he 0 secretly *agr9$ at n hav+ receiv$ ! appo9tm5t ( major-g5]al1 to :i* he consid]$ himself well fitt$ by 8 milit>y k & exp]i5ce & :i* he ?\ght ,wa%+ton might h obta9$ = him _h he us$ 8 influ5ce ) ,congress4 ,! haz>d\s position ( ! army f ! great ext5t & weakness ( its l9es1 0 :at mo/ press$ on ! imm$iate att5tion ( ,wa%+ton2 & he summon$ a c\ncil ( w>1 to take ! matt] into consid]ation4 ,9 ?is x 0 urg$ t1 to ab&on ! l9e ( works1 aft] ! great labor & exp5se ( _! con/ruction1 w\ld be dispirit+ to ! troops & enc\rag+ to ! enemy1 :ile x w\ld expose a wide ext5t ( ! surr\nd+ c\ntry to m>aud & ravage4 ,beside1 no saf] position pres5t$ itself1 on :i* to fall back4 ,?is be+ g5]ally admitt$1 x 0 det]m9$ to hold on to ! works1 & def5d !m z long z possible2 &1 9 ! meantime1 to augm5t ! army to at lea/ tw5ty ?\s& m54 ,wa%+ton n[ ha/5$ to improve ! def5ces ( ! camp1 /r5g!n ! weak p>ts ( ! l9e1 & ?r[ up additional works ar\nd ! ma9 =ts4 ,! army 0 di/ribut$ into ?ree gr& divisions4 ,"o1 =m+ ! "r w+1 0 /ation$ on ! heights ( ,roxbury4 ,x 0 comm&$ by ,major-g5]al ,w>d1 :o _h "u him ,brigadi]-g5]als ,sp5c] & ,?omas4 ,ano!r1 =m+ ! left w+1 "u ,major-g5]al ,lee1 hav+ ) him ,brigadi]-g5]als ,sullivan & ,gre5e1 0 /ation$ on ,w9t] & ,prospect ,hills2 :ile ! c5tre1 "u ,major-g5]al ,putnam & ,brigadi]-g5]al ,hea?1 0 /ation$ at ,cambridge4 ,at ,wa%+ton's recomm5dation1 ,joseph ,trumbull1 ! elde/ son ( ! gov]nor1 receiv$ on ! #bd? ( ,july ! appo9tm5t ( commiss>y-g5]al ( ! cont95tal army4 ,he _h already (ficiat$ ) tal5t 9 t capacity 9 ! ,connecticut militia4 ,no?+ excit$ m gaze & wond] among ! ru/ic visitors to ! camp ?an ! arrival ( sev]al rifle companies1 f\rte5 hundr$ m5 9 all1 f ,p5nsylvania1 ,m>yl&1 & ,virg9ia2 su* /alw>t fell[s z ,wa%+ton _h kn[n 9 8 e>ly campaigns4 ,/>k hunt]s & bu% fight]s2 _m ( !m upw>ds ( six feet high1 & ( vigor\s frame2 dress$ 9 fr+$ frocks1 or rifle %irts1 & r\nd hats4 ,_! displays ( %>p %oot+ 7 soon among ! m>vels ( ! camp4 ,"o ( ^! companies 0 comm&$ by ,capta9 ,daniel ,morgan1 a native ( ,new ,j]sey1 ^: fir/ exp]i5ce 9 w> _h be5 to accompany ,braddock's army z a wagon]4 ,he _h s9ce c>ri$ arms on ! fronti] & obta9$ a comm&4 ,he & 8 riflem5 9 com+ to ! camp _h m>*$ six hundr$ miles 9 ?ree weeks4 ,:ile all 8 =ces 7 requir$ = ! inve/m5t ( ,bo/on1 ,wa%+ton 0 importun$ by ! ,legislature ( ,massa*usetts & ! ,gov]nor ( ,connecticut1 to deta* troops = ! protection ( diff]5t po9ts ( ! sea-coa/1 :]e depr$ations by arm$ vessels 7 appreh5d$4 ,! case ( ,new ,london 0 specifi$ by ,gov]nor ,trumbull1 :]e ,capta9 ,wallace ( ! ,rose frigate1 ) two o!r %ips ( w>1 _h ent]$ ! h>bor1 l&$ m51 spik$ ! cannon1 & gone (f ?reat5+ future visits4 ,wa%+ton ref]r$ to 8 in/ructions1 & consult$ ) 8 g5]al (fic]s & su* memb]s ( ! ,cont95tal ,congress z happ5$ to be 9 camp1 be=e he repli$ to ^! reque/s2 he !n respectfully decl9$ compliance4 ,9 8 reply he /at$ frankly & explicitly ! policy & sy/em on :i* ! w> 0 to be conduct$4 ,x has be5 debat$ 9 ,congress & settl$1 writes he1 t ! militia1 or o!r int]nal /r5g? ( ea* prov9ce1 is to be appli$ = def5ce aga9/ ^? small & p>ticul> depr$ations1 :i* 7 to be expect$1 & to :i* !y 7 suppos$ to be compet5t4 ,?is w appe> ! m prop]1 :5 x is consid]$ t e t[n1 & inde$ e "p ( our sea-coa/1 :i* is expos$ to ^! depr$ations1 w\ld h an equal claim ^u ?is army4 ,! great advantage ! enemy h ( transport+ troops1 by be+ ma/]s ( ! sea1 w enable !m to h>ass u by div]sions ( ?is k9d2 & %\ld we be tempt$ to pursue !m1 ^u e al>m1 ! army mu/ ei!r be s weak5$ z to expose x to de/ruction1 or a great "p ( ! coa/ be /ill left unprotect$4444 ,i wi% ,i c\ld ext5d protection to all1 b ! num]\s deta*m5ts necess>y to rem$y ! evil w\ld am\nt to a dissolution ( ! army1 or make ! mo/ important op]ations ( ! campaign dep5d ^u ! piratical exp$itions ( two or ?ree m5-(-w> & transports4 ,8 refusal to grant ! requir$ deta*m5ts gave mu* dissatisfaction 9 "s qu>t]s1 until sanction$ & en=c$ by ! ,cont95tal ,congress4 ,all at l5g? saw & acquiesc$ 9 ! ju/ice & wisdom ( 8 decision4 ,x 0 9 fact a vital "q1 involv+ ! :ole "* & =tune ( ! w>2 & x 0 ackn[l$g$ t he met x ) a =eca/ & det]m9ation befitt+ a comm&]-9-*ief4 ,! great object ( ,wa%+ton at pres5t 0 to =ce ! enemy to come out ( ,bo/on & try a decisive action4 ,8 l9es _h = "s "t cut (f all communication ( ! t[n ) ! c\ntry1 & he _h caus$ ! live /ock )9 a consid]able di/ance ( ! place to be driv5 back f ! coa/1 out ( rea* ( ! m5-(-w>'s boats4 ,at ?is critical juncture1 :5 endeavor+ to provoke a g5]al action1 a />tl+ fact came to light2 ! :ole am\nt ( p[d] 9 ! camp w\ld n furni% m ?an n9e c>tridges to a man6 ,a gross error _h be5 made by ! committee ( supplies :5 ,wa%+ton1 on tak+ comm&1 _h requir$ a return ( ! ammunition4 ,!y _h return$ ! :ole am\nt ( p[d] collect$ by ! prov9ce1 upw>ds ( ?ree hundr$ b>rels2 )\t /at+ :at _h be5 exp5d$4 ,! blund] 0 detect$ on an ord] be+ issu$ = a new supply ( c>tridges4 ,x 0 f\nd t !re 7 b ?irty-two b>rels ( p[d] 9 /ore4 ,?is 0 an a/\nd+ discov]y4 ,wa%+ton in/antly despat*$ lett]s & expresses to ,rhode ,isl&1 ! ,j]seys1 ,ticond]oga & else:]e1 urg+ imm$iate supplies ( p[d] & lead2 no quantity1 h[ev] small1 to be consid]$ b5ea? notice4 ,a correspond5ce ( an important "* n[ took place betwe5 ,wa%+ton & ,g5]al ,gage4 ,x 0 "o int5d$ to put ! ho/ile s]vices on a prop] foot+4 ,a /rong disposition _h be5 manife/$ among ! ,briti% (fic]s to reg>d ^? engag$ 9 ! patriot cause z malefactors1 outlaw$ f ! c\rtesies ( *ivalric w>f>e4 ,wa%+ton 0 det]m9$ to h a full und]/&+ on ?is po9t4 ,he 0 peculi>ly s5sitive ) reg>d to ,gage4 ,!y _h be5 companions 9 arms 9 _! e>ly days2 b ,gage might n[ affect to look d[n ^u him z ! *ief ( a rebel army4 ,wa%+ton took an e>ly opportunity to let him "k t he claim$ to be ! comm&] ( a legitimate =ce1 engag$ 9 a legitimate cause1 & t bo? himself & 8 army 7 to be treat$ on a foot+ ( p]fect equality4 ,,*apt] ,,xxi4 ,,projects ,,= ,,! ,,invasion ,,( ,,canada4 ,we mu/ int]rupt our n>rative ( ! siege ( ,bo/on to give an acc\nt ( ev5ts 9 o!r qu>t]s1 requir+ ! sup]9t5d+ c>e ( ,wa%+ton z comm&]-9-*ief4 ,lett]s f ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 receiv$ 9 ! c\rse ( ,july1 _h awak5$ appreh5sions ( dang] f ! int]ior4 ,! ,johnsons 7 said to be /irr+ up ! ,indians 9 ! we/]n p>ts ( ,new ,york to ho/ility1 & prep>+ to jo9 ! ,briti% =ces 9 ,canada4 ,great rivalry1 s9ce ! exploits ( ,e?an ,all5 & ,b5$ict ,arnold1 at ,ticond]oga & on ,lake ,*ampla91 _h aris5 betwe5 ^! d\ghty lead]s4 ,all5 claim$ comm& at ,ticond]oga1 on ! au?ority ( ! committee f ! ,connecticut ,assembly1 :i* _h orig9at$ ! ent]prise4 ,arnold claim$ x on ! /r5g? ( 8 in/ructions f ! ,massa*usetts committee ( safety4 ,! public bodies !mselves seem$ p]plex$ :at to d ) ! prize1 s bravely seiz$ ^u by ^! bold m54 ,! ,cont95tal ,congress at l5g? legitimat$ ! exploit1 & z x 7 accept$ ! captur$ =tress4 ,! cu/ody ( x 0 committ$ to ,new ,york1 ) ! p[] to call on ! ,new ,engl& colonies = aid4 ,! call 0 made1 & "o ?\s& troops "u ,colonel ,h9man 7 s5t =w>d by ! gov]nor ( ,connecticut4 ,x _h be5 ! idea ( ! ,cont95tal ,congress to h ^? po/s dismantl$1 & ! cannon & /ores remov$ to ! s\? end ( ,lake ,george1 :]e a /rong po/ 0 to be e/abli%$4 ,b bo? ,all5 & ,arnold exclaim$ aga9/ su* a measure2 vaunt+1 & ) reason1 ! importance ( ^? =ts4 ,bo? 7 ambiti\s ( fur!r laurels4 ,bo? 7 anxi\s to lead an exp$ition into ,canada2 & ,ticond]oga & ,cr[n ,po9t w\ld op5 ! way to x4 ,! ,key is ours1 writes ,all5 to ! ,new ,york ,congress4 ,if ! colonies w\ld sudd5ly pu% an army ( two or ?ree ?\s& m5 into ,canada1 !y might make an easy conque/ ( all t w\ld oppose !m 9 ! ext5sive prov9ce ( ,quebec1 except a re9=cem5t f ,engl& %\ld prev5t x4 ,su* a div]sion w\ld weak5 ,gage & insure u ,canada4 ,a lett] to ! same purport 0 writt5 by ,all5 to ,trumbull1 ! gov]nor ( ,connecticut4 ,arnold urg$ ! same project ^u ! att5tion ( ! ,cont95tal ,congress4 ,8 lett] 0 dat$ f ,cr[n ,po9t1 :]e he _h a little squadron1 compos$ ( ! sloop captur$ at ,/4 ,johns1 a s*oon]1 & a flotilla ( bateaux4 ,all ^! he _h equipp$1 arm$1 maim$1 & (fic]$2 & 8 crews 7 devot$ to him4 ,)9 a few days aft] ! date ( ?is lett]1 ,colonel ,h9man ) ! ,connecticut troops arriv$4 ,! great] "p ( ! ,gre5 ,m\nta9 ,boys n[ return$ home1 _! t]m ( enli/m5t hav+ expir$4 ,e?an ,all5 & 8 bro!r 9 arms1 ,se? ,w>n]1 repair$ to ,congress to get pay = _! m51 & au?ority to raise a new regim5t4 ,!y 7 receiv$ ) di/+ui%$ honor by t body4 ,z to ,arnold1 difficulties in/antly took place betwe5 him & ,colonel ,h9man4 ,arnold refus$ to give up to him ! comm& ( ei!r po/1 claim+ on ! /r5g? ( 8 in/ructions f ! committee ( safety ( ,massa*usetts1 a "r to ! comm& ( all ! po/s & =tresses at ! s\? end ( ,lake ,*ampla9 & ,lake ,george4 ,at ?is juncture arriv$ a committee ( ?ree memb]s ( ! ,congress ( ,massa*usetts1 s5t by t body to inquire into ! mann] 9 :i* he _h execut$ 8 in/ructions2 compla9ts hav+ be5 made ( 8 arrogant & undue assumption ( comm&4 ,arnold1 ?und]/ruck at be+ subject$ to inquiry1 :5 he _h expect$ an ovation1 disb&$ 8 m5 & ?rew up 8 commission4 ,q a sc5e ensu$4 ,8 m5 became turbul5t2 "s refus$ to s]ve "u any o!r lead]2 o!rs clamor$ = _! pay1 :i* 0 9 arre>s4 ,! /orm 0 allay$ by ! int]f]5ce ( sev]al ( ! (fic]s1 & ! assurances ( ! committee t e man %\ld be paid4 ,! project ( an invasion ( ,canada _h at fir/ met ) no favor ) ! ,cont95tal ,congress4 ,intellig5ce subsequ5tly receiv$ induc$ x to *ange its plans4 ,sir ,guy ,c>leton 0 said to be /r5g!n+ ! =tifications & g>rison at ,/4 ,johns1 & prep>+ to laun* vessels on ! lake :]e) to rega9 comm& ( x1 & retake ! captur$ po/s4 ,p[]ful re9=cem5ts 7 com+ f ,engl& & else:]e4 ,guy ,johnson 0 hold+ c\ncils ) ! fi]ce ,cayugas & ,s5ecas1 & /irr+ up ! ,six ,nations to ho/ility4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ,canada 0 full ( religi\s & political diss5sions4 ,! late exploits ( ! ,am]icans on ,lake ,*ampla91 _h produc$ a favorable effect on ! ,canadians1 :o w\ld flock to ! patriot /&>d if unfurl$ among !m by an impos+ =ce4 ,n[ 0 ! "t to /rike a bl[ to p>alyze all ho/ility f ?is qu>t]2 n[1 :ile ,c>leton's regul> =ce 0 weak1 & be=e ! arrival ( additional troops4 ,influ5c$ by ^! consid]ations1 ,congress n[ det]m9$ to ext5d ! revolution into ,canada1 b x 0 an ent]prise too important to be entru/$ to any b discreet h&s4 ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 !n 9 ,new ,york1 0 accord+ly ord]$1 on ! #bg? ( ,june1 to proce$ to ,ticond]oga1 & %\ld he f9d x practicable1 & n disagreeable to ! ,canadians1 imm$iately to take possession ( ,/4 ,johns & ,montreal1 & pursue su* o!r measures 9 ,canada z might h a t5d5cy to promote ! peace & security ( ^! prov9ces4 ,s*uyl] arriv$ at ,ticond]oga on ! #ah? ( ,july4 ,colonel ,h9man1 x w be recollect$1 0 9 tempor>y comm& at ,ticond]oga4 ,! g>rison 0 ab\t twelve hundr$ /rong2 ! great] "p ,connecticut m51 br\ght by himself2 "s 7 ,new ,york troops1 & "s few ,gre5 ,m\nta9 ,boys4 ,s*uyl]1 on tak+ comm&1 despat*$ a confid5tial ag5t into ,canada1 ,major ,john ,br[n1 an ,am]ican1 :o resid$ on ! ,sorel ,riv]1 & 0 popul> among ! ,canadians4 ,he 0 to collect in=mation z to ! ,briti% =ces & =tifications1 & to asc]ta9 h[ an invasion & an attack on ,/4 ,johns w\ld be consid]$ by ! p ( ! prov9ce2 9 ! meantime1 ,s*uyl] set dilig5tly to "w to build boats & prep>e = ! ent]prise1 %\ld x ultimately be ord]$ by ,congress4 ,s*uyl] 0 excessively annoy$ by ! confusion & neglig5ce preval5t ar\nd him1 & ! difficulties & delays !reby occasion$4 ,he *af$ 9 _s at ! disreg>d ( discipl9e among 8 yeoman soldi]y1 & _! opposition to all sy/em & regul>ity4 ,?is 0 especially ! case ) ! troops f ,connecticut1 (fic]$ g5]ally by _! own neighbors & famili> companions1 & unwill+ to ackn[l$ge ! au?ority ( a comm&] f a diff]5t prov9ce4 ,he _h calculat$ on be+ jo9$ by ?is "t by ! regim5t ( ,gre5 ,m\nta9 ,boys :i* ,e?an ,all5 & ,se? ,w>n] _h und]tak5 to raise 9 ! ,new ,hamp%ire ,grants4 ,un=tunately a qu>rel _h aris5 betwe5 ^? bro!rs 9 arms1 :i* fill$ ! ,gre5 ,m\nta9s ) discord & p>ty feuds4 ,! election ( (fic]s took place on ! #bg? ( ,july4 ,x 0 made by committees f ! diff]5t t[n%ips4 ,e?an ,all5 0 entirely pass$ by1 & ,se? ,w>n] nom9at$ z ,lieut5ant-colonel ( ! regim5t4 ,all5 0 ?und]/ruck at f9d+ himself ?us sudd5ly dism\nt$4 ,8 patriotism & love ( adv5ture1 h[ev]1 7 n quell$3 & he =?) repair$ to ! army at ,ticond]oga to (f] himself z a volunte]4 ,s*uyl] 0 on ! al]t ) respect to ! exp$ition aga9/ ,canada4 ,f 8 ag5t1 ,major ,br[n1 & f o!r s\rces1 he _h le>nt t !re 7 ab\t sev5 hundr$ k+'s troops 9 t prov9ce2 ?ree hundr$ ( !m at ,/4 ,johns1 ab\t fifty at ,quebec1 ! rema9d] at ,montreal1 ,*amblee1 & ! upp] po/s4 ,colonel ,guy ,johnson 0 at ,montreal ) ?ree hundr$ m51 mo/ly 8 t5ants1 & ) a numb] ( ,indians4 ,two batt]ies _h be5 f9i%$ at ,/4 ,johns1 m\nt+ n9e guns ea*3 o!r works 7 intr5*$ & picket$4 ,two l>ge r[ galleys 7 on ! /ocks1 & w\ld soon be f9i%$4 ,n[ 0 ! "t1 accord+ to 8 in=mants1 to c>ry ,canada4 ,x might be done ) great ease & little co/4 ,! ,canadians 7 disaffect$ to ,briti% rule1 & w\ld jo9 ! ,am]icans1 & s w\ld _m ( ! ,indians4 ,i am prep>$1 writes he to ,wa%+ton1 to move aga9/ ! enemy1 unless y\r ,excell5cy & ,congress %\ld direct o!rwise4 ,:ile await+ ord]s on ?is head1 he repair$ to ,albany1 to hold a conf]5ce & negotiate a treaty ) ! ,caughnawagas1 & ! w>riors ( ! ,six ,nations1 :om1 z "o ( ! commission]s ( ,indian affairs1 he _h invit$ to meet him at t place4 ,g5]al ,ri*>d ,montgom]y 0 to rema9 9 comm& at ,ticond]oga1 dur+ 8 abs5ce1 & to urge =w>d ! milit>y prep>ations4 ,! subsequ5t =tunes ( ?is gallant (fic] are insep>ably connect$ ) ! ,canadian campaign1 & h ende>$ 8 "n to ,am]icans4#a ,footnote #a3 ,ri*>d ,montgom]y 0 born 9 ! nor? ( ,irel& 9 #agcf4 ,he ent]$ ! army at eighte5 ye>s ( age2 s]v$ 9 ! ,fr5* w> ) gallantry2 aft]w>d return$ to ,engl&4 ,ab\t ?ree ye>s be=e ! ,revolution he sold 8 commission & emigrat$ to ,new ,york1 :]e he m>ri$ a daught] ( ,judge ,rob]t ,r4 ,liv+/on4 ,:ile ^! ?+s 7 occurr+ at ,ticond]oga1 sev]al ,indian *iefs made _! appe>ance 9 ! camp at ,cambridge4 ,!y came 9 savage /ate & co/ume1 z ambassadors f _! respective tribes1 to h a talk ab\t ! imp5d+ invasion ( ,canada4 ,"o 0 *ief ( ! ,caughnawaga tribe1 ^: resid5ce 0 on ! banks ( ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce1 six miles above ,montreal4 ,o!rs 7 f ,/4 ,francis1 ab\t =ty-five leagues above ,quebec1 & 7 ( a w>like tribe1 f :i* ho/ilities _h be5 especially appreh5d$4 ,wa%+ton1 accu/om$ to deal ) ! r$ w>riors ( ! wild]ness1 receiv$ !m ) great c]emonial4 ,!y d9$ at head-qu>t]s among 8 (fic]s1 & x is obs]v$ t to "s ( ! latt] !y might h s]v$ z models2 su* 0 _! grave dignity & decorum4 ,a c\ncil fire 0 held4 ,! sa*ems all (f]$1 on behalf ( _! tribes1 to take up ! hat*et = ! ,am]icans1 %\ld ! latt] invade ,canada4 ,! (f] 0 emb>rass+4 ,congress _h publicly resolv$ to seek no?+ b neutrality f ! ,indian nations1 unless ! m9i/]ial ag5ts %\ld make an (f5sive alliance ) !m4 ,! *ief ( ! ,/4 ,francis tribe decl>$ t ,gov]nor ,c>leton _h endeavor$ to p]suade him to take up ! hat*et aga9/ ! ,am]icans1 b 9 va94 ,wa%+ton wi%$ to be c]ta9 ( ! conduct ( ! enemy1 be=e he gave a reply to ^! ,indian ov]tures4 ,he wrote by express1 !re=e1 to ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 reque/+ him to asc]ta9 ! int5tions ( ! ,briti% gov]nor ) respect to ! native tribes4 ,by ! same express1 he communicat$ a plan :i* _h occupi$ 8 ?\ghts = sev]al days4 ,z ! contemplat$ movem5t ( ,s*uyl] w\ld probably cause all ! ,briti% =ce 9 ,canada to be conc5trat$ 9 ! neighborhood ( ,montreal & ,/4 ,johns1 he propos$ to s5d (f an exp$ition ( t5 or twelve hundr$ m51 to p5etrate to ,quebec by ! way ( ! ,k5nebec ,riv]4 ,! express f\nd ,s*uyl] 9 ,albany1 :]e he _h be5 att5d+ ! conf]5ce ) ! ,six ,nations4 ,he _h j receiv$ intellig5ce :i* conv9c$ him ( ! propriety ( an exp$ition into ,canada2 _h s5t ^w to ,g5]al ,montgom]y to get ev]y?+ ready = x1 & 0 on ! po9t ( dep>t+ = ,ticond]oga to c>ry x into effect4 ,9 reply to ,wa%+ton1 he decl>$ 8 conviction1 f v>i\s acc\nts :i* he _h receiv$1 t ,c>leton & 8 ag5ts 7 excit+ ! ,indian tribes to ho/ility4 ,i %\ld1 !re=e1 n hesitate "o mom5t1 adds he1 to employ any savages t might be will+ to jo9 u4 ,he express$ himself delight$ ) ,wa%+ton's project ( s5d+ (f an exp$ition to ,quebec1 regrett+ only t x _h n be5 ?\ght ( e>li]4 ,hav+ s5t (f ^! despat*es1 ,s*uyl] ha/5$ back to ,ticond]oga4 ,be=e he rea*$ !re1 ,montgom]y _h receiv$ intellig5ce t ,c>leton _h complet$ 8 arm$ vessels at ,/4 ,johns1 & 0 ab\t to s5d !m into ,lake ,*ampla9 by ! ,sorel ,riv]4 ,no "t1 !re=e1 0 to be lo/ 9 gett+ possession ( ! ,isle aux ,noix1 :i* comm&$ ! entrance to t riv]4 ,montgom]y ha/5$1 !re=e1 to emb>k ) ab\t a ?\s& m51 :i* 7 z _m z ! boats n[ ready c\ld hold1 tak+ ) him two pieces ( artill]y2 ) ?is =ce he set (f d[n ! lake4 ,a lett] to ,g5]al ,s*uyl] expla9$ ! cause ( 8 sudd5 dep>ture1 & entreat$ him to foll[ on 9 a :ale-boat1 leav+ ! residue ( ! artill]y to come on z soon z conveyances c\ld be procur$4 ,s*uyl] arriv$ at ,ticond]oga on ! night ( ! #cj? ( ,augu/1 b too ill ( a bili\s fev] to pu% on 9 a :ale-boat4 ,he caus$1 h[ev]1 a b$ to be prep>$ = him 9 a cov]$ bateau1 &1 ill z he 01 cont9u$ =w>d on ! foll[+ day4 ,on ! #d? ( ,septemb] he ov]took ,montgom]y at ! ,isle la ,motte1 :]e he _h be5 deta9$ by contr>y wea!r1 & assum+ comm& ( ! little army1 kept on ! same day to ! ,isle aux ,noix1 ab\t twelve miles s\? ( ,/4 ,johns4 ,! siege ( ,bo/on _h be5 kept up = sev]al weeks )\t any rem>kable occurr5ce4 ,! ,briti% rema9$ )9 _! l9es1 dilig5tly /r5g!n+ !m2 ! besieg]s hav+ receiv$ fur!r supplies ( ammunition1 7 gr[+ impati5t ( a /ate ( inactivity4 ,t[>ds ! latt] "p ( ,augu/ !re 7 rumors f ,bo/on t ! enemy 7 prep>+ = a sortie4 ,wa%+ton 0 resolv$ to provoke x by a k9d ( *all5ge4 ,he accord+ly deta*$ f\rte5 hundr$ m5 to seize at night ^u a height )9 musket %ot ( ! enemy's l9e on ,*>le/[n ,neck1 presum+ t ! latt] w\ld sally =? on ! foll[+ day to dispute possession ( x1 & ?us be drawn into a g5]al battle4 ,! task 0 execut$ ) sil5ce & cel]ity1 & by daybreak ! hill pres5t$ to ! a/oni%$ foe ! aspect ( a =tifi$ po/4 ,! *all5ge 0 n accept$4 ,! ,briti% op5$ a heavy cannonade f ,bunk]'s ,hill1 b kept )9 _! works4 ,! ,am]icans1 scant ( ammunition1 c\ld only reply ) a s+le n9e-p\nd]2 ?is h[ev] sank "o ( ! float+ batt]ies :i* gu>d$ ! neck4 ,! evid5t unwill+ness ( ! ,briti% to come =? 0 p]plex+4 ,p]haps !y p]suad$ !mselves t ! ,am]ican army1 compos$ ( crude1 half-discipl9$ levies f diff]5t & di/ant qu>t]s1 w\ld gradually fall asund] & disp]se1 or t its means ( subsi/5ce w\ld be exhau/$4 ,9 ! meantime z x 0 evid5t ! enemy did n int5d to come out1 b 7 only /r5g!n+ _! def5ces & prep>+ = w9t]1 ,wa%+ton 0 enabl$ to turn 8 att5tion to ! exp$ition to be s5t into ,canada by ! way ( ! ,k5nebec ,riv]4 ,a deta*m5t ( ab\t elev5 hundr$ m51 *os5 = ! purpose1 0 soon encamp$ on ,cambridge ,common4 ,! propos$ exp$ition 0 wild & p]il\s1 & requir$ a h>dy1 skilful & intrepid lead]4 ,su* a "o 0 at h&4 ,b5$ict ,arnold 0 at ,cambridge1 occupi$ 9 settl+ 8 acc\nts ) ! ,massa*usetts committee ( safety4 ,:atev] faults may h be5 f\nd ) 8 conduct 9 "s p>ticul>s1 8 exploits on ,lake ,*ampla9 _h aton$ = !m1 = valor 9 "t ( w> cov]s a multitude ( s9s4 ,wa%+ton _h giv5 him an honorable reception at head-qu>t]s1 & n[ consid]$ him ! v man = ! pres5t ent]prise4 ,z he w\ld be intru/$ ) dang]\s p[]s1 ,wa%+ton1 beside a g5]al lett] ( in/ructions1 address$ a special "o to him individually1 full ( cauti\s & consid]ate advice4 ,he 0 furni%$ ) h&bills = di/ribution 9 ,canada1 sett+ =? ! fri5dly objects ( ! pres5t exp$ition1 z well z ( t "u ,g5]al ,s*uyl]2 & call+ on ! ,canadians to furni% necess>ies & accommodations ( e k9d2 = :i* !y 7 assur$ ample comp5sation4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,septemb]1 ,arnold /ruck 8 t5ts & set out 9 high spirits4 ,wa%+ton enjo9$ ^u him to pu% =w>d1 z rapidly z possible1 success dep5d+ ^u cel]ity2 & c\nt$ ! days z !y elaps$ aft] 8 dep>ture1 impati5t to receive tid+s ( 8 progress up ! ,k5nebec1 & expect+ t ! exp$ition w\ld rea* ,quebec ab\t ! middle ( ,octob]4 ,9 ! int]im came lett]s f ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 giv+ p>ticul>s ( ! ma9 exp$ition4 ,9 a prec$+ *apt] we left ! g5]al & 8 little army at ! ,isle aux ,noix1 ne> ! ,sorel ,riv]1 ! outlet ( ! lake4 ,!nce1 on ! #e? ( ,septemb]1 he s5t ,colonel ,e?an ,all5 & ,major ,br[n to reconnoitre ! c\ntry betwe5 t riv] & ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce1 to di/ribute fri5dly addresses among ! p & asc]ta9 _! feel+s4 ,?is done1 & hav+ l&$ 8 baggage & provisions1 ! g5]al proce$$ along ! ,sorel ,riv] ! next day ) 8 boats1 until )9 two miles ( ,/4 ,johns1 :5 a cannonade 0 op5$ f ! =t4 ,9 ! night ! camp 0 visit$ secretly by a p]son :o in=m$ ,g5]al ,s*uyl] ( ! /ate ( ! =t4 ,! works 7 complet$1 & furni%$ ) cannon4 ,a vessel pi]c$ = sixte5 guns 0 laun*$1 & w\ld be ready to sail 9 ?ree or f\r days4 ,x 0 n probable t any ,canadians w\ld jo9 ! army1 be+ dispos$ to rema9 neutral4 ,?is intellig5ce be+ discuss$ 9 a c\ncil ( w> 9 ! morn+1 x 0 det]m9$ t !y _h nei!r m5 nor artill]y suffici5t to und]take a siege4 ,!y return$1 !re=e1 to ! ,isle aux ,noix1 ca/ up =tifications1 & ?rew a boom across ! *annel ( ! riv] to prev5t ! passage ( ! enemy's vessels into ! lake1 & await$ ! arrival ( artill]y & re9=cem5ts f ,ticond]oga4 ,9 ! c\rse ( a few days ! expect$ re9=cem5ts arriv$1 & ) !m a small tra9 ( artill]y4 ,e?an ,all5 also return$ f 8 reconnoitr+ exp$ition1 ( :i* he made a mo/ enc\rag+ report4 ,prep>ations 7 n[ made = ! inve/m5t ( ,/4 ,johns1 by l& & wat]4 ,major ,br[n1 :o _h already act$ z a sc\t1 0 s5t ) "o hundr$ ,am]icans & ab\t ?irty ,canadians t[>ds ,*amblee1 to make fri5ds 9 t qu>t]1 & to jo9 ! army z soon z x %\ld arrive at ,/4 ,johns4 ,to quiet ! re/less activity ( ,e?an ,all51 :o _h no comm& 9 ! army1 he 0 s5t ) an escort ( ?irty m5 to retrace 8 /eps1 p5etrate to ,la ,prairie1 & beat up = recruits among ! p :om he _h rec5tly visit$4 ,= "s "t pa/1 ,g5]al ,s*uyl] _h be5 /ruggl+ ) a complication ( maladies1 b ex]t+ himself to ! utmo/ 9 ! h>ass+ bus9ess ( ! camp4 ,:5 ev]y?+ 0 ne>ly ready1 he 0 attack$ 9 ! night by a sev]e access ( 8 disord]1 :i* conf9$ him to 8 b$1 & compell$ him to surr5d] ! conduct ( ! exp$ition to ,g5]al ,montgom]y4 ,s9ce he c\ld be ( no fur!r use1 !re=e1 9 ?is qu>t]1 he caus$ 8 b$1 z be=e1 to be plac$ on bo>d a cov]$ bateau1 & set (f = ,ticond]oga1 to ha/5 =w>d re9=cem5ts & supplies4 ,on ! #af? ( ,septemb]1 ! day aft] ,s*uyl]'s dep>ture1 ,montgom]y proce$$ to c>ry out ! plans :i* _h be5 conc]t$ betwe5 !m4 ,l&+ on ! #ag? at ! place :]e !y _h =m]ly encamp$1 )9 a mile & a half ( ! =t1 he deta*$ a =ce ( five hundr$ m5 to take a position at ! junction ( two roads lead+ to ,montreal & ,*amblee1 s z to int]cept relief f ^? po9ts4 ,he n[ proce$$ to inve/ ,/4 ,johns1 :i* _h a g>rison ( five or six hundr$ regul>s & two hundr$ ,canadian militia4 ,its comm&]1 ,major ,pre/on1 made a brave resi/ance4 ,montgom]y _h n prop] batt]+ cannon2 8 mort>s 7 defective2 8 artill]i/s unpractis$1 & ! eng9e] ignorant4 ,! siege w5t on sl[ly1 until ! arrival ( an artill]y company "u ,capta9 ,lamb4 ,lamb1 :o 0 an able (fic]1 imm$iately b$d$ a ?irte5-in* mort>1 & comm5c$ a fire ( %ot & %ells ^u ! =t4 ,! di/ance1 h[ev]1 0 too great1 & ! positions ( ! batt]ies 7 ill *os54 ,a fl\ri%+ lett] 0 receiv$ by ! g5]al f ,colonel ,e?an ,all51 giv+ hope ( fur!r re9=cem5t4 ,i am n[1 writes he1 at ! ,p>i% ( ,/4 ,ours1 f\r leagues f ,sorel to ! s\?4 ,i h two hundr$ & fifty ,canadians "u arms4 ,z ,i m>*1 !y ga!r fa/4 ,y may rely on x t ,i %all jo9 y 9 ab\t ?ree days1 ) five hundr$ or m ,canadian volunte]s4 ,b :5 on 8 way t[>ds ,/4 ,johns1 :5 betwe5 ,longueil & ,la ,prairie1 ,all5 met ,colonel ,br[n ) 8 p>ty ( ,am]icans & ,canadians4 ,a conv]sation took place betwe5 !m4 ,br[n assur$ him t ! g>rison at ,montreal did n exce$ ?irty m51 & might easily be surpris$4 ,all5's p>tisan _s 0 in/antly excit$4 ,"h 0 a *ance = ano!r bold /roke equal to t at ,ticond]oga4 ,a plan 0 =?) agre$ ^u4 ,all5 0 to return to ,longueil1 :i* is ne>ly opposite ,montreal1 & cross ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce 9 canoes 9 ! night1 s z to l& a little bel[ ! t[n4 ,br[n1 ) two hundr$ m51 0 to cross above1 & ,montreal 0 to be attack$ simultane\sly at opposite po9ts4 ,all ?is 0 arrang$ & put 9 action )\t ! cons5t or k ( ,g5]al ,montgom]y4 ,all5 0 aga9 ! p>tisan lead]1 act+ f individual impulse4 ,! :ole =ce ) :i* he und]took 8 "p ( ?is inconsid]ate ent]prise 0 ?irty ,am]icans & eighty ,canadians4 ,) ^! he cross$ ! riv] on ! night ( ! #bd? ( ,septemb]4 ,gu>ds 7 /ation$ on ! roads to prev5t any "o pass+ & giv+ ! al>m 9 ,montreal4 ,day dawn$1 b !re 0 no signal ( ,major ,br[n hav+ p]=m$ 8 "p ( ! s*eme4 ,! day advanc$1 b /ill no signal2 x 0 evid5t ,major ,br[n _h n cross$4 ,all5 w\ld gladly h recross$ ! riv]1 b x 0 too late4 ,an al>m _h be5 giv5 to ! t[n1 & he soon f\nd himself enc\nt]$ by ab\t =ty regul> soldi]s & a ha/y levy ( ,canadians & ,indians4 ,a sm>t action ensu$2 mo/ ( ,all5's ,canadian recruits gave way & fl$1 a numb] ( ,am]icans 7 sla91 & he at l5g? surr5d]$4 ,?is reckless da% at ,montreal 0 view$ ) conc]n by ! ,am]ican comm&]4 ,i am appreh5sive ( disagreeable consequ5ces aris+ f ,mr4 ,all5's imprud5ce1 writes ,g5]al ,s*uyl]4 ,! conduct ( ,all5 0 also sev]ely c5sur$ by ,wa%+ton4 ,8 mis=tune1 said he1 w1 ,i hope1 tea* a lesson ( prud5ce & subord9ation to o!rs4 ,wa%+ton1 :o 0 full ( solicitude ab\t ! fate ( ,arnold1 receiv$ a despat* f him1 dat$ ,octob] #ac?1 f ! great portage or c>ry+-place betwe5 ! ,k5nebec & ,dead ,riv]s4 ,! toils ( ! exp$ition up ! ,k5nebec ,riv] _h be5 excessive4 ,"p ( ! m5 ( ea* division manag$ ! boats--"p m>*$ along ! banks4 ,^? on bo>d _h to labor aga9/ swift curr5ts2 to unload at rapids2 transport ! c>goes1 & sometimes ! boats !mselves1 = "s di/ance on _! %\ld]s1 & !n to reload4 ,^? on l& _h to scramble ov] rocks & precipices1 to /ruggle ?r\gh swamps & f5ny /reams2 or cut _! way ?r\gh tangl$ ?ickets1 :i* r$uc$ _! clo!s to rags4 ,) all _! ef=ts1 _! progress 0 b f f\r to t5 miles a day4 ,by ! "t !y arriv$ at ! place :5ce ! lett] 0 writt51 fatigue1 swamp fev]s & des]tion _h r$uc$ _! numb]s to ab\t n9e hundr$ & fifty effective m54 ,arnold1 h[ev]1 wrote 9 good he>t4 ,! la/ division1 said he1 is j arriv$2 ?ree divisions are ov] ! fir/ c>ry+-place1 & z ! m5 are 9 high spirits1 ,i make no d\bt ( rea*+ ! riv] ,*audi]e 9 eight or t5 days1 ! greate/ difficulty be+1 ,i hope1 already pa/4 ,,*apt] ,,xxii4 ,,w> ,,along ,,! ,,coa/4--,,progress ,,( ,,! ,,siege4 ,:ile ! two exp$itions 7 ?reat5+ ,canada f diff]5t qu>t]s1 ! w> 0 go+ on along ! seabo>d4 ,! ,briti% 9 ,bo/on1 cut (f f supplies by l&1 fitt$ out small arm$ vessels to seek !m along ! coa/ ( ,new ,engl&4 ,! inhabitants drove _! cattle into ! int]ior1 or boldly resi/$ ! aggressors4 ,p>ties l&+ to =age 7 (t5 repuls$ by ha/y levies ( ! yeomanry4 ,sc5es ( ravage & viol5ce occurr$4 ,/on+ton 0 cannonad$1 & fur!r measures ( v5geance 7 ?reat5$ by ,capta9 ,wallace ( ! ,rose man-(-w>1 a naval (fic]1 :o _h acquir$ an almo/ piratical reputation along ! coa/1 & _h 8 r5dezv\s 9 ! h>bor ( ,newport3 dom9e]+ ov] ! wat]s ( ,rhode ,isl&4 ,to *eck ^! m>aud+s1 & to capture ! enemy's transports lad5 ) supplies1 ! prov9ces ( ,massa*usetts1 ,rhode ,isl& & ,connecticut fitt$ out two arm$ vessels ea*1 at _! own exp5se1 )\t seek+ ! sanction or aid ( ,congress4 ,wa%+ton1 also1 on 8 own responsibility ord]$ sev]al to be equipp$ = l purpose4 ,among ! /urdy little ,new ,engl& seaports1 :i* _h become obnoxi\s to puni%m5t by resi/ance to nautical exactions1 0 ,falm\? 7n[ ,portl&71 9 ,ma9e4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #aa? ( ,octob]1 ,lieut5ant ,m[at1 ( ! royal navy1 appe>$ be=e x ) sev]al arm$ vessels1 & s5t a lett] on %ore1 appris+ ! inhabitants t he 0 come to execute a j puni%m5t on !m = _! prem$itat$ attacks on ! legal pr]ogatives ( ! be/ ( sov]eigns4 ,two h\rs 7 giv5 !m1 to remove ! human species out ( ! t[n4 ,) mu* difficulty1 & on ! surr5d]+ ( "s arms1 a respite 0 obta9$ until n9e o'clock ! next morn+1 & ! inhabitants employ$ ! int]val 9 remov+ _! families & effects4 ,ab\t half-pa/ n9e o'clock ! signal gun 0 fir$1 & )9 five m9utes sev]al h\ses 7 9 flames4 ,! inhabitants1 /&+ on ! heights1 7 spectators ( ! conflagration4 ,all ! vessels 9 ! h>bor 7 de/roy$ or c>ri$ away z prizes1 & ! t[n left a smok+ ru94 ,! conflagration ( ,falm\? 0 z a bale ( fire ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry4 ,lieut5ant ,m[at _h decl>$ to ! p ( ,falm\? t he _h ord]s f ,admiral ,graves to set fire to all ! seaport t[ns betwe5 ,bo/on & ,halifax4 ,wa%+ton suppos$ su* to be ! case4 ,g5]al ,sullivan 0 s5t to ,portsm\?1 :]e !re 0 a =tification ( "s /r5g?1 to give ! inhabitants 8 advice & assi/ance 9 w>d+ (f ! m5ac$ bl[4 ,newport1 also1 0 put on ! al]t1 & recomm5d$ to =tify itself4 ,"u ! feel+ r\s$ by ^! reports1 ! ,g5]al ,c\rt ( ,massa*usetts1 ex]cis+ a sov]eign p[]1 pass$ an act = enc\rag+ ! fitt+ out ( arm$ vessels to def5d ! sea-coa/ ( ,am]ica1 & = erect+ a c\rt to try & condemn all vessels t %\ld be f\nd infe/+ ! same4 ,?is act1 grant+ lett]s ( m>que & reprisal1 anticipat$ any measure ( ! k9d on ! "p ( ! ,g5]al ,gov]nm5t4 ,! ,briti% m9i/ry h1 9 lat] days1 be5 exculpat$ f ! *>ge ( issu+ su* a desolat+ ord] z t said to h be5 report$ by ,lieut5ant ,m[at4 ,! ord]s "u :i* t (fic] act$1 we are told1 emanat$ f ,g5]al ,gage & ,admiral ,graves4 ,:atev] "p ,g5]al ,gage may h _h 9 ?is mo/ ill-advis$ & discr$itable measure1 x 0 ! la/ ( 8 milit>y gov]nm5t1 & he did n rema9 long en\gh 9 ! c\ntry to see x c>ri$ into effect4 ,he sail$ = ,engl& on ! #aj? ( ,octob]1 n absolutely sup]s$$1 b call$ home1 9 ord]1 z x 0 consid]ately said1 to give 8 maje/y exact in=mation ( ev]y?+1 & sugge/ su* matt]s z 8 k & exp]i5ce ( ! s]vice might enable him to furni%4 ,dur+ 8 abs5ce1 ,major-g5]al ,h[e w\ld act z comm&]-9-*ief4 ,he nev] return$ to ,am]ica4 ,on ! #ae? ( ,octob] a committee f ,congress arriv$ 9 camp1 s5t to hold a conf]5ce ) ,wa%+ton1 & ) delegates f ! gov]nm5ts ( ,connecticut1 ,rhode ,isl&1 ,massa*usetts & ,new ,hamp%ire1 on ! subject ( a new organization ( ! army4 ,! committee consi/$ ( ,b5jam9 ,frankl91 ,?omas ,lyn* ( ,c>ol9a1 & ,colonel ,h>rison ( ,virg9ia4 ,wa%+ton 0 presid5t ( ! bo>d ( conf]5ce1 & ,mr4 ,joseph ,re$ secret>y4 ,! committee br\ght an intimation f ,congress t an attack ^u ,bo/on 0 mu* desir$1 if practicable4 ,wa%+ton call$ a c\ncil ( w> ( 8 g5]als on ! subject2 !y 7 unanim\sly ( ! op9ion t an attack w\ld n be prud5t at pres5t4 ,! bo>d ( conf]5ce 0 repeat$ly 9 session = ?ree or f\r days4 ,! report ( its delib]ations r5d]$ by ! committee1 produc$ a resolution ( ,congress t a new army ( tw5ty-two ?\s& two hundr$ & sev5ty-two m5 & (fic]s %\ld be =m$1 to be recruit$ z mu* z possible f ! troops actually 9 s]vice4 ,un=tunately ! t]m = :i* !y 7 to be enli/$ 0 to be b = "o ye>4 ,x =m$ a prec$5t :i* became a recurr+ cause ( emb>rassm5t ?r\gh\t ! w>4 ,wa%+ton's secret>y1 ,mr4 ,re$1 _h1 aft] ! close ( ! conf]5ce1 signifi$ to him 8 int5tion to return to ,philadelphia1 :]e 8 private conc]ns requir$ 8 pres5ce4 ,8 dep>ture 0 deeply regrett$4 ,on ! dep>ture ( ,mr4 ,re$1 8 place z secret>y 0 tempor>ily suppli$ by ,mr4 ,rob]t ,h>rison ( ,m>yl&1 & subsequ5tly by ,colonel ,miffl92 nei!r1 h[ev]1 atta9$ to ! affectionate confid5ce repos$ 9 _! pr$ecessor4 ,! measures :i* ,g5]al ,h[e _h adopt$ aft] tak+ comm& 9 ,bo/on1 rejoic$ ! royali/s1 seem+ to ju/ify _! anticipations4 ,he proce$$ to /r5g!n ! works on ,bunk]'s ,hill & ,bo/on ,neck1 & to cle> away h\ses & ?r[ up r$\bts on em95ces )9 ! t[n4 ,! patriot inhabitants 7 %ock$ by ! desecration ( ! ,old ,s\? ,*ur*1 :i* 0 conv]t$ into a rid+-s*ool4 ,! ,nor? ,*ur* 0 entirely demoli%$ & us$ = fuel4 ,ab\t ! la/ ( ,octob]1 ,h[e issu$ ?ree proclamations4 ,! fir/ =bade all p]sons to leave ,bo/on )\t 8 p]mission "u pa9 ( milit>y execution2 ! second =bade any "o1 s p]mitt$1 to take ) him m ?an five p\nds /]l+1 "u pa9 ( =feit+ all ! money f\nd ^u 8 p]son & be+ subject to f9e & imprisonm5t2 ! ?ird call$ ^u ! inhabitants to arm !mselves = ! pres]vation ( ord] )9 ! t[n2 !y to be comm&$ by (fic]s ( 8 appo9tm5t4 ,wa%+ton _h rec5tly be5 inc5s$ by ! conflagration ( ,falm\?2 ! conduct ( ,gov]nor ,dunmore :o _h proclaim$ m>tial law 9 ,virg9ia & ?reat5$ ru9 to ! patriots1 _h add$ to 8 provocation2 ! measures ( ,g5]al ,h[e seem$ ( ! same h>% "*1 & he det]m9$ to retaliate4 ,w\ld x n be prud5t1 writes he to ,gov]nor ,trumbull ( ,connecticut1 to seize ^? tories :o h be51 are1 & we "k w be active aga9/ u8 ,:y %\ld p]sons :o are prey+ ^u ! vitals ( _! c\ntry1 be suff]$ to /alk at l>ge1 :il/ we "k !y w d u e mis*ief 9 _! p[]8 ,9 ?is _s he ord]$ ,g5]al ,sullivan1 :o 0 =tify+ ,portsm\?1 to seize ^u su* p]sons z held commissions "u ! cr[n1 & 7 act+ z op5 & av[$ enemies to _! c\ntry1 & hold !m z ho/ages = ! security ( ! t[n4 ,/ill he 0 mod]ate 9 8 retaliation1 & /opp$ %ort ( private individuals4 ,! season 0 fa/ approa*+ :5 ! bay betwe5 ! camp & ,bo/on w\ld be froz5 ov]1 & milit>y op]ations might be conduct$ ^u ! ice4 ,g5]al ,h[e1 if re9=c$1 w\ld !n v probably endeavor to relieve himself f ! disgraceful conf9em5t 9 :i* ! m9i/]ial troops _h be5 all summ]4 ,wa%+ton felt ! necessity1 !re=e1 ( gu>d+ ! camps :]ev] !y 7 mo/ assailable3 & ( ?r[+ up batt]ies = ! purpose4 ,he _h be5 emb>rass$ ?r\gh\t ! siege by ! want ( artill]y & ordnance /ores2 b nev] m s ?an at ! pres5t mom5t4 ,9 ?is juncture1 ,mr4 ,h5ry ,knox /epp$ =w>d1 & (f]$ to proce$ to ! fronti] =ts on ,*ampla9 9 que/ ( a supply4 ,knox 0 "o ( ! patriots :o _h f\ght on ,bunk]'s ,hill1 s9ce :5 he _h aid$ 9 plann+ ! def5ces ( ! camp be=e ,bo/on4 ,! aptness & tal5t "h display$ by him z an artill]i/1 _h rec5tly induc$ ,wa%+ton to recomm5d him to ,congress = ! comm& ( a regim5t ( artill]y4 ,congress _h n yet act$ on t recomm5dation2 9 ! meantime ,wa%+ton avail$ himself ( ! (f]$ s]vices ( ,knox 9 ! pres5t in/ance4 ,he 0 in/ruct$ to take an acc\nt ( ! cannon1 mort>s1 %ells1 lead & ammunition t 7 want+4 ,he 0 to ha/5 to ,new ,york1 procure & =w>d all t c\ld be _h !re2 & !nce proce$ to ! head-qu>t]s ( ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 :o 0 reque/$ by lett] to aid him 9 obta9+ :at fur!r supplies ( ! k9d 7 want+ f ! =ts at ,ticond]oga1 ,cr[n ,po9t1 ,/4 ,johns1 & ev5 ,quebec1 %\ld x be 9 ! h&s ( ! ,am]icans4 ,knox set (f on 8 err& ) promptness & alacrity4 ,! re-enli/m5t ( troops actually 9 s]vice 0 n[ attempt$1 & prov$ a fruitful s\rce ( p]plexity4 ,9 a lett] to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 ,wa%+ton obs]ves t half ( ! (fic]s ( ! rank ( capta9 7 incl9$ to retire2 & x 0 probable _! example w\ld influ5ce _! m54 ,( ^? :o 7 dispos$ to rema91 ! (fic]s ( "o colony 7 unwill+ to mix 9 ! same regim5t ) ^? ( ano!r4 ,_m s5t 9 _! names1 to s]ve 9 expectation ( promotion2 o!rs /ood alo(1 to see :at advantages !y c\ld make = !mselves2 :ile ^? :o _h decl9$ s5t 9 _! names aga9 to s]ve4 ,! difficulties 7 great]1 if possible1 ) ! soldi]s ?an ) ! (fic]s4 ,!y w\ld n enli/ unless !y knew _! colonel1 lieut5ant-colonel & capta92 ,connecticut m5 be+ unwill+ to s]ve "u (fic]s f ,massa*usetts1 & ,massa*usetts m5 "u (fic]s f ,rhode ,isl&3 s t x 0 necess>y to appo9t ! (fic]s fir/4 ,tw5ty days lat] he aga9 writes to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress3 ,i am sorry to be necessitat$ to m5tion to y ! egregi\s want ( public _s :i* prevails "h4 ,in/ead ( press+ to be engag$ 9 ! cause ( _! c\ntry1 :i* ,i va9ly flatt]$ myself w\ld be ! case1 ,i f9d we are likely to be des]t$ 9 a mo/ critical "t4444 ,our situation is truly al>m+1 & ( ?is ,g5]al ,h[e is well appris$4 ,no d\bt :5 he is re9=c$ he w avail himself ( ! in=mation4 ,9 a lett] to ,re$ he disburd5$ 8 he>t m completely4 ,su* de>? ( public _s1 & su* want ( virtue2 su* /ock-jobb+1 & f]tility 9 all ! l[ arts to obta9 advantage ( "o k9d or ano!r 9 ?is great *ange ( milit>y arrangem5t1 ,i nev] saw be=e1 & ,i pray ,god's m]cy t ,i may nev] be witness to aga94 ,,*apt] ,,xxiii4 ,,affairs ,,9 ,,canada4 ,despat*es f ,s*uyl]1 dat$ ,octob] #bf?1 gave ,wa%+ton ano!r *apt] ( ! ,canada exp$ition4 ,*amblee1 an inf]ior =t )9 five miles ( ,/4 ,johns1 _h be5 captur$4 ,montgom]y n[ press$ ! siege ( ,/4 ,johns ) vigor4 ,major ,pre/on1 al?\gh suff]+ = want ( provisions1 /ill held out manfully1 hop+ = relief f ,g5]al ,c>leton4 ,colonel ,maclean1 a brave & vet]an ,scot1 _h enli/$ ?ree hundr$ ( 8 c\ntrym5 at ,quebec1 & 0 to l& at ! m\? ( ! ,sorel1 :]e x empties into ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce1 & proce$+ along ! latt] riv] jo9 ,c>leton at ,/4 ,johns1 :o w\ld repair ?i!r by ! way ( ,longueil4 ,on ,septemb] #ca/1 ,c>leton emb>k$ 8 =ce at ,montreal 9 ?irty-f\r boats1 to cross ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce1 & l& at ,longueil4 ,z ! boats approa*$ ! %ore1 a t]rible fire ( artill]y & musketry op5$ ^u !m f a deta*m5t ( ,gre5 ,m\nta9 ,boys & ,new ,york troops /ation$ !re "u ! comm& ( ,colonel ,se? ,w>n]4 ,! boats 7 ?r[n into confusion2 "s 7 disabl$1 o!rs 7 driv5 on %ore on an isl&1 & ,c>leton retreat$ ) ! re/ to ,montreal4 ,?is disord] l$ to ! surr5d] ( ,/4 ,johns1 ! g>rison ( :i* consi/$ ( five hundr$ regul>s & "o hundr$ ,canadians4 ,colonel ,maclean1 :o 0 to h co-op]at$ ) ,c>leton1 met ) no bett] =tune ?an t comm&]4 ,:ile 9 full m>* = ,/4 ,johns he enc\nt]$ ,majors ,br[n & ,liv+/on1 :o press$ him back to ! m\? ( ! ,sorel1 :]e1 he>+ ( ! repulse ( ,c>leton1 & be+ des]t$ by 8 ,canadian recruits1 he emb>k$ ! residue ( 8 troops1 & set (f d[n ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce to ,quebec4 ,! ,am]icans n[ took po/ at ! m\? ( ! ,sorel1 :]e !y erect$ batt]ies s z to comm& ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce1 & prev5t ! desc5t ( any arm$ vessels f ,montreal4 ,arnold1 mean:ile1 0 advanc+ ) sev]e toil & difficulty4 ,8 troops & effects 7 transport$ across ! c>ry+-po9t betwe5 ! ,k5nebec & ,dead ,riv]s4 ,on ! latt] riv] !y l&$ _! boats1 & navigat$ its sluggi% wat]s to ! foot ( sn[ cr[n$ m\nta9s4 ,"h !y exp]i5c$ heavy ra9s2 "s ( _! boats 7 ov]turn$ by torr5ts f ! m\nta9s1 & _m ( _! provisions lo/4 ,! sick li/ increas$1 & ! spirits ( ! army gave way4 ,b ! en]gy ( ,arnold 0 unabat$4 ,he pu%$ on1 & at ,lake ,megantic1 ! s\rce ( ! ,*audi]e1 he met an emiss>y :om he _h s5t =w>d to s\nd ! feel+s ( ! ,fr5* yeomanry4 ,8 report be+ favorable1 ,arnold divid$ 8 provisions among 8 troops1 & ) a light =ag+ p>ty pu%$ rapidly ahead to procure & s5d back supplies4 ,*audi]e is little bett] ?an a m\nta9 torr5t1 full ( rocks & rapids4 ,arnold emb>k$ ^u x ) 8 little p>ty 9 five bateaux & a bir* canoe4 ,?ree ( ! boats 7 da%$ to pieces1 ! c>goes lo/1 & ! crews sav$ ) difficulty4 ,at l5g? !y rea*$ ,s]tigan1 ! fir/ ,fr5* settlem5t1 :]e !y 7 cordially receiv$4 ,"h ,arnold b\ght provisions1 :i* he s5t back by ! ,canadians & ,indians to 8 troops4 ,! latt] 7 9 a /ate ( />vation4 ,arnold halt$ = a %ort "t 9 ! hospitable valley ( ,*audi]e to give 8 troops repose1 & di/ribut$ among ! inhabitants ! pr9t$ manife/o ) :i* he _h be5 furni%$ by ,wa%+ton4 ,"h he 0 jo9$ by ab\t =ty ,norridgewock ,indians4 ,on ! #i? ( ,novemb]1 ! little army em]g$ f ! woods at ,po9t ,levi1 on ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce1 opposite to ,quebec4 ,leav+ ,arnold 9 full sight ( ,quebec1 we turn to n>rate ! ev5ts ( ! upp] exp$ition into ,canada4 ,montgom]y appe>$ be=e ,montreal on ! #ab? ( ,novemb]4 ,g5]al ,c>leton _h emb>k$ ) 8 little g>rison & sev]al ( ! civil (fic]s ( ! place1 on bo>d ( a flotilla ( t5 or elev5 small vessels1 & made sail 9 ! night4 ,! t[n capitulat$1 ( c\rse2 & ,montgom]y took quiet possession4 ,8 urbanity & k9dness soon won ! good w ( ! inhabitants1 bo? ,engli% & ,fr5*1 & made ! ,canadians s5sible t he really came to secure _! rights1 n to mole/ !m4 ,int]cept$ lett]s acqua9t$ him ) ,arnold's arrival 9 ! neighborhood ( ,quebec4 ,8 great imm$iate object 0 ! capture ( ,c>leton2 :i* w\ld =m a triumphal close to ! ent]prise1 & might decide ! fate ( ,canada4 ,! flotilla 9 :i* ! g5]al 0 emb>k$ _h made repeat$ attempts to escape d[n ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce2 b _h z (t5 be5 driv5 back by ! batt]ies ?r[n up by ! ,am]icans at ! m\? ( ! ,sorel4 ,x n[ lay an*or$ ab\t fifte5 miles above ! riv]2 & ,montgom]y prep>$ to attack x ) bateaux & light artill]y1 s z to =ce x d[n ^u ! batt]ies4 ,c>leton saw 8 imm95t p]il4 ,disguis+ himself z a ,canadian voyag]1 he set (f on a d>k night accompani$ by six peasants1 9 a boat ) muffl$ o>s1 :i* he assi/$ to pull2 slipp$ quietly & sil5tly pa/ all ! batt]ies & gu>d-boats1 & effect$ 8 escape to ,?ree ,riv]s1 :]e he emb>k$ 9 a vessel = ,quebec4 ,aft] 8 dep>ture ! flotilla surr5d]$4 ,montgom]y n[ plac$ g>risons 9 ,montreal1 ,/4 ,johns & ,*amblee1 & made f9al prep>ations = desc5d+ ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce1 & co-op]at+ ) ,arnold aga9/ ,quebec4 ,to 8 disappo9tm5t & deep *agr91 he f\nd b a h&ful ( 8 troops dispos$ to accompany him4 ,"s plead$ ill heal?2 ! t]m ( enli/m5t ( _m _h expir$1 & !y 7 b5t on return+ home2 & o!rs1 :o _h no su* excuses to make became exce$+ly turbul5t1 & mut9\s4 ,no?+ b a s5se ( public duty & gratitude to ,congress = an uns\ght commission1 _h induc$ ,montgom]y to engage 9 ! s]vice2 we>i$ by ! cont9ual vexations :i* beset x1 he av[$1 9 a lett] to ,s*uyl]1 8 det]m9ation to retire z soon z ! int5d$ exp$ition aga9/ ,quebec 0 f9i%$4 ,g5]al ,montgom]y _h be5 ?w>t$ cont9ually 9 8 ef=ts by ! want ( subord9ation & discipl9e among 8 troops1 :o1 said he1 c>ry ! _s ( fre$om into ! camp & ?9k = !mselves4 ,accu/om$ z he _h be51 9 8 =m] milit>y exp]i5ce1 to ! implicit ob$i5ce ( ,european troops1 ! insubord9ation ( ^! yeoman soldi]y 0 intol]able to him4 ,! tid+s ( ! capture ( ,montreal gave ,wa%+ton ! livelie/ satisfaction4 ,he n[ look$ =w>d to equal success 9 ! exp$ition aga9/ ,quebec4 ,c]ta9 passages ( ,s*uyl]'s lett]s1 h[ev]1 gave him deep conc]n1 :]e9 t g5]al compla9$ ( ! emb>rassm5ts & annoyances he _h exp]i5c$ f ! insubord9ation ( ! army4 ,habituat$ to ord]1 said he1 ,i _c )\t pa9 see t disreg>d ( discipl9e1 confusion & inatt5tion :i* reign s g5]ally 9 ?is qu>t]1 & ,i am det]m9$ to retire4 ,( ?is resolution ,i h advis$ ,congress4 ,he _h inde$ done s4 ,9 communicat+ to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress ! compla9ts ( ,g5]al ,montgom]y1 & 8 int5tion to retire1 my s5tim5ts1 said he1 exactly co9cide ) 84 ,i %all1 ) him1 d ev]y?+ 9 my p[] to put a f9i%+ /roke to ! campaign1 & make ! be/ arrangem5t 9 my p[]1 9 ord] to insure success to ! next4 ,?is done1 ,i mu/ beg leave to retire4 ,congress1 h[ev]1 0 too well aw>e ( 8 value1 readily to disp5se ) 8 s]vices4 ,8 lett] produc$ a prompt resolution expressive ( _! high s5se ( 8 att5tion & p]sev]ance1 :i* m]it$ ! ?anks ( ! ,unit$ ,colonies4 ,:at1 h[ev]1 produc$ a great] effect ^u ,s*uyl] ?an any encomium or entreaty on ! "p ( ,congress1 7 ! expo/ulations ( ,wa%+ton1 inspir$ by /rong fri5d%ip & k9dr$ sympa?ies4 ,i am exce$+ly sorry1 writes ! latt]1 t y & ,g5]al ,montgom]y incl9e to quit ! s]vice4 ,let me ask y1 sir1 :5 is ! "t = brave m5 to ex]t !mselves 9 ! cause ( lib]ty & _! c\ntry1 if ?is is n8 ,%\ld any difficulties t !y may h to enc\nt] at ?is important crisis det] !m8 ,god kn[s !re is n a difficulty t y bo? v ju/ly compla9 (1 t ,i h n 9 an em95t degree exp]i5c$1 t ,i am n e day exp]i5c+2 b we mu/ be> up aga9/ !m1 & make ! be/ ( mank9d1 z !y are1 s9ce we _c h !m z we wi%4 ,let me !re=e conjure y1 & ,mr4 ,montgom]y1 to lay aside su* ?\ghts--z ?\ghts injuri\s to y\rselves & extremely s to y\r c\ntry1 :i* calls al\d = g5tlem5 ( y\r ability4 ,?is noble appeal w5t /raight to ! he>t ( ,s*uyl]1 & br\ght out a magnanim\s reply4 ,i d n hesitate1 writes he1 to answ] my de> g5]al's "q 9 ! affirmative1 by decl>+ t n[ or nev] is ! "t = e virtu\s ,am]ican to ex]t himself 9 ! cause ( lib]ty & 8 c\ntry2 & t x is become a duty *e]fully to sacrifice ! sweets ( dome/ic felicity to atta9 ! hone/ & glori\s end ,am]ica has 9 view4 ,! true cause ( ,s*uyl]'s wi% to retire f (ficial /ation 0 ! annoyance he _h suff]$ ?r\gh ! campaign f sectional prejudices4 ,! ea/]n troops p]si/5tly decl>$ t ! g5]al comm&+ 9 t qu>t] ought to be ( ! colony :5ce ! majority ( ! troops came4 ,8 lib]al treatm5t ( ,briti% & ,canadian prison]s 0 also a cause ( (f5ce1 & r5d]$ him unpopul>4 ,,*apt] ,,xxiv4 ,,incid5ts ,,( ,,! ,,camp4--,,arnold ,,be=e ,,quebec4 ,! =m+ ev5 ( ! skeleton ( an army "u ! new regulations1 _h be5 a "w ( inf9ite difficulty2 to fill x up 0 /ill m difficult4 ,! fir/ bur/ ( revolution>y zeal _h pass$ away2 en?usiasm _h be5 *ill$ by ! inaction & monotony ( a long encampm5t2 an encampm5t1 moreov]1 de/itute ( ^? com=ts :i*1 9 exp]i5c$ w>f>e1 are provid$ by a well-regulat$ commiss>iat4 ,! troops _h suff]$ privations ( e k9d1 want ( fuel1 clo?+1 provisions4 ,!y look$ =w>d ) dismay to ! rigors ( w9t]1 & long$ = _! ru/ic homes & _! family firesides4 ,! ,connecticut troops1 ^: "t 0 expir+1 7 urg$ to rema9 until ,decemb] #aj?1 :5 _! place w\ld be suppli$ by new levies4 ,!y refus$1 & )drew on ! #a/1 !reby greatly weak5+ ! l9es4 ,?is conduct excit$ great indignation1 & ! homew>d-b\nd w>riors met ) a reception on _! arrival at home :i* prompt$ _m to return aga9 to camp4 ,on ! v day aft] ! dep>ture homew>d ( ^! troops1 & :ile x 0 fe>$ _! example w\ld be contagi\s1 a long1 lumb]+ tra9 ( wagons1 lad5 ) ordnance & milit>y /ores1 & decorat$ ) flags1 came :eel+ into ! camp escort$ by cont95tal troops & c\ntry militia4 ,!y 7 "p ( ! c>go ( a l>ge brigant9e lad5 ) munitions ( w>1 captur$ & s5t 9 to ,cape ,ann by ! s*oon] ,lee1 ,capta9 ,manly1 "o ( ! cruis]s s5t out by ,wa%+ton4 ,beside ! ordnance captur$1 !re 7 two ?\s& /& ( arms1 "o hundr$ ?\s& fl9ts1 ?irty ?\s& r\nd %ot1 & ?irty-two tons ( musket balls4 ,x 0 a *e]+ incid5t1 & 0 eag]ly turn$ to acc\nt4 ,among ! ordnance 0 a huge brass mort> ( a new con/ruction1 weigh+ ne> ?ree ?\s& p\nds4 ,x 0 consid]$ a glori\s trophy1 & !re 0 a resolve to *ri/5 x4 ,miffl91 ,wa%+ton's secret>y1 sugge/$ ! "n4 ,! mort> 0 fix$ 9 a b$2 old ,putnam m\nt$ x1 da%$ on x a bottle ( rum1 & gave x ! "n ( ,congress4 ,) ,wa%+ton1 ?is transi5t gleam ( nautical success 0 soon ov]%ad[$ by ! conduct ( ! cruis]s he _h s5t to ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce4 ,fail+ to int]cept ! brigant9es1 ! objects ( _! cruise1 !y l&$ on ! ,isl& ( ,/4 ,johns1 plund]$ ! h\se ( ! gov]nor & sev]al private dwell+s1 & br\ght (f ?ree ( ! pr9cipal inhabitants prison]s2 "o ( :om1 ,mr4 ,callbeck1 0 presid5t ( ! c\ncil1 & act$ z gov]nor4 ,^! g5tlem5 made a memorial to ,wa%+ton ( ?is sc&al\s m>aud4 ,he in/antly ord]$ ! re/oration ( ! effects :i* _h be5 pillag$4 ,%ortly aft] ! =ego+ occurr5ce1 in=mation 0 receiv$ ( ! indignities :i* _h be5 heap$ ^u ,colonel ,e?an ,all51 :o 0 load$ ) *a9s & ?r[n into prison1 :5 captur$ at ,montreal by ,g5]al ,prescott1 :o himself 0 n[ a prison] 9 ! h&s ( ! ,am]icans4 ,x t\*$ ,wa%+ton on a po9t on :i* he 0 mo/ s5sitive & t5aci\s1 ! treatm5t ( ,am]ican (fic]s :5 captur$4 ,a correspond5ce ensu$ betwe5 ,wa%+ton & ,g5]al ,h[e1 9 :i* ! =m] ?reat5$ z retaliation to inflict ^u ,g5]al ,prescott ! same treatm5t & fate :i* ,colonel ,all5 %\ld exp]i5ce4 ,9 reply1 ,h[e ass]t$ t 8 comm& did n ext5d to ,canada & t he _h no k ( ,all5 or 8 fate4 ,g5]al ,c>leton1 he assum$1 w\ld n 9 ?is case =feit 8 pa/ pret5sions to dec5cy & humanity4 ,! measure ( retaliation ?reat5$ by ,wa%+ton 0 actually met$ out by ,congress on ! arrival ( ,g5]al ,prescott 9 ,philadelphia4 ,he 0 ord]$ into close conf9em5t 9 jail1 ?\gh n put 9 irons2 b subsequ5tly1 on acc\nt ( 8 heal?1 he 0 releas$4 ,at ! "t ( ?is correspond5ce ) ,h[e1 ,wa%+ton 0 e>ne/ly occupi$ prep>+ works = ! bomb>dm5t ( ,bo/on1 %\ld t measure be resolv$ ^u by ,congress4 ,g5]al ,putnam1 9 ! prec$+ mon?1 _h tak5 possession 9 ! night ( ,cobble ,hill )\t mole/ation f ! enemy1 ?\gh a comm&+ em95ce2 & 9 two days _h con/ruct$ a "w1 :i*1 f its /r5g?1 0 nam$ ,putnam's impregnable =tress4 ,he 0 n[ engag$ on ano!r "w on ,le*m]e ,po9t1 to be connect$ ) ! works at ,cobble ,hill by a bridge ?r[n across ,willis's ,creek1 & a cov]$ way4 ,le*m]e ,po9t is imm$iately opposite ! nor? "p ( ,bo/on2 & ! ,sc>bor\gh %ip-(-w> 0 an*or$ ne> x4 ,putnam avail$ himself ( a d>k & foggy day 7,dec4 #ag71 to comm5ce op]ations1 & broke gr\nd ) f\r hundr$ m51 at t5 o'clock 9 ! morn+1 on a hill at ! ,po9t4 ,! mi/1 says a contempor>y acc\nt1 0 s great z to prev5t ! enemy f discov]+ :at he 0 ab\t until ne> twelve o'clock1 :5 x cle>$ up1 & op5$ to _! view our :ole p>ty at ! ,po9t1 & ano!r at ! causeway ?r[+ a bridge ov] ! creek4 ,! ,sc>bor\gh1 an*or$ (f ! ,po9t1 p\r$ 9 a broadside4 ,! enemy f ,bo/on ?rew %ells4 ,! g>rison at ,cobble ,hill return$ fire4 ,our m5 7 oblig$ to decamp f ! ,po9t1 b ! "w 0 resum$ by ! brave old g5]al at night4 ,on ! next morn+1 ,g5]al ,hea? 0 deta*$ ) a p>ty ( m5 to c>ry on ! "w :i* ,putnam _h comm5c$4 ,x 0 to consi/ ( two r$\bts1 on "o ( :i* 0 to be a mort> batt]y4 ,!re 01 z yet1 a defici5cy ( ordnance2 b ! prize mort> 0 to be m\nt$ :i* ,putnam _h rec5tly *ri/5$1 ,! ,congress4 ,= sev]al days ! labor at ! works 0 cont9u$2 ! r$\bts 7 ?r[n up1 & a cov]$ way 0 con/ruct$ lead+ d[n to ! bridge4 ,all ?is 0 done not)/&+ ! cont9ual fire ( ! enemy4 ,putnam anticipat$ great effects f ?is "w1 & especially f 8 gr& mort>4 ,%ells !re 7 9 abundance = a bomb>dm5t2 ! only ?+ want+ 0 a supply ( p[d]4 ,amid ! v>i\s conc]ns ( ! w>1 & ! multipli$ p]plexities ( ! camp1 ! ?\ghts ( ,wa%+ton cont9ually rev]t$ to 8 home on ! banks ( ! ,potomac4 ,a con/ant correspond5ce 0 kept up betwe5 him & 8 ag5t1 ,mr4 ,lund ,wa%+ton1 :o _h *>ge ( 8 v>i\s e/ates4 ,! g5]al gave cle> & m9ute directions z to _! managem5t1 & ! ag5t r5d]$ z cle> & m9ute returns ( ev]y?+ t _h be5 done 9 consequ5ce4 ,accord+ to rec5t acc\nts1 ,m\nt ,v]non _h be5 consid]$ 9 dang]4 ,"l ,dunmore 0 ex]cis+ m>tial law 9 ! ,anci5t ,dom9ion1 & x 0 fe>$ t ! favorite abode ( ! rebel comm&]-9-*ief w\ld be m>k$ out = ho/ility1 & t ! enemy might l& f _! %ips 9 ! ,potomac & lay x wa/e4 ,wa%+ton's bro!r1 ,john ,augu/9e1 _h entreat$ ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton to leave x4 ,! p ( ,l\d\n _h advis$ h] to seek refuge beyond ! ,blue ,ridge1 & _h (f]$ to s5d a gu>d to escort h]4 ,%e _h decl9$ ! (f]1 n consid]+ h]self 9 dang]4 ,lund ,wa%+ton 0 equally free f appreh5sions on ! subject4 ,?\gh alive to ev]y?+ conc]n+ ,m\nt ,v]non1 ,wa%+ton agre$ ) !m 9 deem+ x 9 no pres5t dang] ( mole/ation by ! enemy4 ,/ill he felt = ! lonel9ess ( ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton's situation1 height5$ z x mu/ be by anxiety on 8 own acc\nt4 ,he wrote to h]1 !re=e1 by express1 9 ,novemb]1 invit+ h] to jo9 him at ! camp4 ,he at ! same "t wrote to ,lund ,wa%+ton1 engag+ 8 cont9u$ s]vices z an ag5t4 ,?is p]son1 ?\gh be>+ ! same "n1 & probably ( ! same /ock1 does n appe> to h be5 9 any ne> degree ( relation%ip4 ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton came on ) h] own c>riage & horses1 accompani$ by h] son1 ,mr4 ,cu/is1 & 8 wife4 ,escorts & gu>ds ( honor att5d$ h] f place to place1 & %e 0 deta9$ "s "t at ,philadelphia by ! devot$ att5tion ( ! inhabitants4 ,h] arrival at ,cambridge 0 a glad ev5t 9 ! army4 ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton presid$ at head-qu>t]s ) dignity & affability4 ,"s que/ions ( c]emony _h aris51 & jeal\sies _h be5 excit$ 9 ref]5ce to invitations to head-qu>t]s4 ,! pres5ce ( ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton reliev$ ! g5]al f num]\s p]plexities ( ?is "*4 ,aft] h] arrival ! camp assum$ a m convivial tone ?an be=e1 & p>ties became common4 ,:ile giv+ ^! famili> sc5es & occurr5ces we are tempt$ to subjo9 "o furni%$ f ! manuscript memoir ( an eye witness4 ,a l>ge p>ty ( ,virg9ia riflem51 :o _h rec5tly arriv$ 9 camp1 7 /roll+ ab\t ,cambridge1 & view+ ! collegiate build+s1 n[ turn$ into b>racks4 ,_! half-,indian equipm5ts1 & fr+$ & ruffl$ hunt+ g>bs1 provok$ ! m]rim5t ( "s troops f ,m>blehead1 *iefly fi%]m5 & sailors1 :o ?\ght no?+ equal to ! r\nd jacket & tr[s]s4 ,a bant]+ ensu$ betwe5 !m4 ,!re 0 sn[ ^u ! gr\nd1 & sn[balls began to fly :5 jokes 7 want+4 ,! p>ties wax$ w>m ) ! conte/4 ,!y clos$1 & came to bl[s2 bo? sides 7 re9=c$1 & 9 a little :ile at lea/ a ?\s& 7 at fi/icuffs1 & !re 0 a tumult 9 ! camp wor?y ( ! days ( ,hom]4 ,at ?is juncture1 writes our in=mant1 ,wa%+ton made 8 appe>ance1 :e!r by accid5t or design1 ,i nev] knew4 ,i saw none ( 8 aides ) him2 8 black s]vant 0 j beh9d him m\nt$4 ,he ?rew ! bridle ( 8 own horse into 8 s]vant's h&s1 sprang f 8 seat1 ru%$ into ! ?icke/ ( ! mele1 seiz$ two tall brawny riflem5 by ! ?roat1 keep+ !m at arm's-l5g?1 talk+ to & %ak+ !m4 ,z !y 7 f 8 own prov9ce1 he may h felt peculi>ly responsible = _! good conduct2 !y 7 engag$1 too1 9 "o ( ^? sectional brawls :i* 7 8 especial abhorr5ce2 8 reprim& mu/1 !re=e1 h be5 a vehem5t "o4 ,he 0 comm&+ 9 8 s]5e/ mom5ts1 b irresi/ible 9 8 bur/s ( indignation4 ,on ! pres5t occasion1 we are told1 8 appe>ance & /rong-h&$ rebuke put an in/ant end to ! tumult4 ,! combatants disp]s$ 9 all directions1 & 9 less ?an ?ree m9utes none rema9$ on ! gr\nd b ! two he _h coll>$4 ,! invasion ( ,canada /ill %>$ ! anxi\s ?\ghts ( ,wa%+ton4 ,8 la/ acc\nts ( ! movem5ts ( ,arnold1 left him at ,po9t ,levi1 opposite to ,quebec4 ,x 0 8 int5tion to cross ! riv] imm$iately4 ,at ,po9t ,levi1 h[ev]1 he 0 br\ght to a /&2 n a boat 0 to be f\nd !re4 ,lett]s to ,g5]als ,s*uyl] & ,montgom]y _h be5 c>ri$ by 8 fai?less mess5g]s1 to ,c>amh1 ! lieut5ant-gov]nor1 :o1 _h caus$ all ! boats ( ,po9t ,levi to be ei!r remov$ or de/roy$4 ,arnold 0 n a man to be di%e>t5$ by difficulties4 ,) great ex]tions he procur$ ab\t =ty bir* canoes1 b /ormy w9ds arose1 & = "s days ! riv] 0 too boi/]\s = su* frail craft4 ,9 ! meantime ! g>rison at ,quebec 0 ga9+ /r5g?4 ,! vet]an ,maclean arriv$ d[n ! riv] ) 8 corps ( ,royal ,highl& ,emigrants1 & ?rew himself into ! place4 ,! ,liz>d frigate1 ! ,hornet sloop-(-w>1 & two arm$ s*oon]s 7 /ation$ 9 ! riv]1 & gu>d-boats patroll$ at night4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,novemb]1 ,arnold receiv$ intellig5ce t ,montgom]y _h captur$ ,/4 ,johns4 ,he 0 in/antly r\s$ to emulation4 ,8 m51 too1 7 inspirit$ by ! news4 ,! w9d _h abat$3 he det]m9$ to cross ! riv] t v night4 ,at a late h\r 9 ! ev5+ he emb>k$ ) ! fir/ division4 ,by f\r o'clock 9 ! morn+ a l>ge "p ( 8 =ce _h cross$ )\t be+ p]ceiv$1 & l&$ ab\t a mile & a half above ,cape ,diamond1 at ,wolfe's ,cove1 s call$ f be+ ! l&+-place ( t gallant comm&]4 ,j !n a gu>d-boat1 belong+ to ! ,liz>d1 came sl[ly along %ore & discov]$ !m4 ,!y hail$ x1 & ord]$ x to l&4 ,n comply+1 x 0 fir$ into & ?ree m5 7 kill$4 ,! boat in/antly pull$ = ! frigate1 giv+ vocif]\s al>m4 ,)\t wait+ ! arrival ( ! residue ( 8 m51 = :om ! canoes _h be5 despat*$1 ,arnold l$ ^? :o _h l&$ to ! foot ( ! cragg$ defile1 once scal$ by ! intrepid ,wolfe1 & scrambl$ up x 9 all ha/e4 ,by daylight he _h plant$ 8 d>+ flag on ! f>-fam$ ,heights ( ,abraham4 ,"h ! ma9 difficulty />$ him 9 ! face4 ,a /rong l9e ( walls & ba/ions trav]s$ ! promontory f "o ( its precipit\s sides to ! o!r2 enclos+ ! upp] & l[] t[ns4 ,on ! "r1 ! great ba/ion ( ,cape ,diamond cr[n$ ! rocky height ( t "n4 ,on ! left 0 ! ba/ion ( ,la ,potasse1 close by ! gate ( ,/4 ,johns1 op5+ ^u ! b>racks4 ,a c\ncil ( w> 0 n[ held4 ,arnold1 :o _h "s k ( ! place1 0 = da%+ =w>d at once & /orm+ ! gate ( ,/4 ,johns4 ,_h !y done s1 !y might h be5 successful4 ,! gate 0 op5 & ungu>d$4 ,?r\gh "s blund] & delay1 a message f ! comm&] ( ! ,liz>d to ! lieut5ant-gov]nor _h n yet be5 deliv]$1 & no al>m _h rea*$ ! =tress4 ,! =midable aspect ( ! place1 h[ev]1 aw$ ,arnold's associates4 ,cauti\s c\nsel is (t5 fatal to a d>+ ent]prise4 ,:ile ! c\nsel ( w> delib]at$1 ! favorable mom5t pass$ away4 ,! lieut5ant-gov]nor receiv$ ! t>dy message4 ,he ha/ily assembl$ ! m]*ants1 (fic]s ( militia1 & capta9s ( m]*ant vessels4 ,all promis$ to /& by him1 & ! walls look+ ^u ! heights 7 soon mann$ by ! milit>y4 ,arnold p>ad$ 8 m5 )9 a hundr$ y>ds ( ! walls1 & caus$ !m to give ?ree he>ty *e]s2 hop+ to excite a revolt 9 ! place1 or to provoke ! scanty g>rison to a sally4 ,!re 0 "s fir+ on ! "p ( ! ,am]icans1 b m]ely z an additional taunt2 !y 7 too f> (f = _! musketry to h effect4 ,a l>ge cannon on ! ramp>ts 0 br\ght to be> on !m1 & a few %ots oblig$ ! ,am]icans to retire & encamp4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,arnold s5t a flag1 dem&+ 9 ! "n ( ! ,unit$ ,colonies ! surr5d] ( ! place4 ,"s ( ! disaffect$ & ! fa9t-he>t$ 7 incl9$ to op5 ! gates1 b 7 held 9 *eck by ! ma/iff loyalty ( ,maclean4 ,! inhabitants gradually recov]$ f _! al>m1 & arm$ !mselves to def5d _! prop]ty4 ,! sailors & m>9es prov$ a valuable addition to ! g>rison1 :i* n[ really m$itat$ a sortie4 ,arnold receiv$ in=mation ( all ?is f fri5ds )9 ! walls2 he he>d ab\t ! same "t ( ! capture ( ,montreal1 & t ,g5]al ,c>leton1 hav+ escap$ f t place1 0 on 8 way d[n to ,quebec4 ,he ?\ght at pres5t1 !re=e1 to draw (f on ! #ai? to ,po9t aux ,trembles 7,asp5-tree ,po9t71 tw5ty miles above ,quebec1 !re to await ! arrival ( ,g5]al ,montgom]y ) troops & artill]y4 ,z 8 little army w5d$ its way along ! high bank ( ! riv] t[>ds its de/9$ encampm5t1 a vessel pass$ bel[1 :i* _h j t\*$ at ,po9t aux ,trembles4 ,on bo>d ( x 0 ,g5]al ,c>leton1 hurry+ on to ,quebec4 ,,*apt] ,,xxv4 ,,wa%+ton',s ,,p]plexities4--,,new ,,york ,,9 ,,dang]4 ,9 ! mon? ( ,decemb] a vessel _h be5 captur$1 be>+ supplies f ,"l ,dunmore to ! army at ,bo/on4 ,a lett] on bo>d1 f 8 lord%ip to ,g5]al ,h[e1 invit$ him to transf] ! w> to ! s\!rn colonies2 or1 at all ev5ts1 to s5d re9=cem5ts ?i!r2 intimat+ at ! same "t 8 plan ( proclaim+ lib]ty to ind5tur$ s]vants1 negroes1 & o!rs app]ta9+ to rebels1 & invit+ !m to jo9 8 maje/y's troops4 ,9 a ^w1 to inflict ^u ,virg9ia ! horrors ( a s]vile w>4 ,if ?is man is n cru%$ be=e spr+1 writes ,wa%+ton1 he w become ! mo/ =midable enemy ,am]ica has4 ,8 /r5g? w increase z a sn[ball4 ,g5]al ,lee took ! occasion to set =? 8 own sy/em ( policy4 ,_h my op9ion be5 ?\ght wor?y ( att5tion1 w\ld he say1 ,"l ,dunmore w\ld h be5 dis>m$ ( 8 tee? & claws4 ,he w\ld seize ,tryon too1 & e gov]nor1 gov]nm5t man1 placeman1 tory & enemy to lib]ty on ! cont95t1 & confiscate _! e/ates1 or at lea/ lay !m "u heavy contributions = ! public4 ,_! p]sons %\ld be secur$1 9 "s ( ! int]ior t[ns1 z ho/ages = ! treatm5t ( ^? ( our p>ty :om ! =tune ( w> %all ?r[ into _! h&s2 !y %\ld be all[$ a reasonable p5sion out ( _! =tunes = _! ma9t5ance4 ,su* 0 ! policy advocat$ by ,lee 9 8 lett]s & conv]sation1 & he soon _h an opportunity ( c>ry+ x p>tly into op]ation4 ,newport be+ ?reat5$ by a naval armam5t f ,bo/on1 ,g5]al ,lee 0 despat*$1 at ! reque/ ( ! gov]nor1 to put ! isl& 9 a /ate ( def5ce4 ,lee set out ) alacrity4 ,hav+ laid out works1 & giv5 directions = =tifications1 he summon$ be=e him a numb] ( p]sons :o _h be5 9 ! habit ( supply+ ! enemy1 & compell$ !m all to take an oa? ( fidelity to ! cont95tal claim4 ,^? :o refus$ 7 put "u gu>d & s5t to ,provid5ce4 ,congress 0 dispos$ to consid] ^! measures too highh&$1 b ,wa%+ton approv$ ( !m4 ,decemb] _h be5 ?r\gh\t a mon? ( sev]e trial to ,wa%+ton2 dur+ :i* he saw 8 army dropp+ away piece-meal be=e 8 eyes4 ,homew>d e face 0 turn$ z soon z ! t]m ( enli/m5t 0 at an end4 ,sc>ce c\ld ! disb&+ troops be kept a few days 9 camp until militia c\ld be procur$ to supply _! place4 ,wa%+ton made repeat$ & animat$ appeals to _! patriotism2 !y 7 almo/ unhe$$4 ,he caus$ popul> & patriotic songs to be sung ab\t ! camp4 ,!y pass$ by l ! idle w9d4 ,home6 home6 home6 ?robb$ 9 e he>t4 ,! desire ( retir+ into a *imney-corn]1 says ,wa%+ton reproa*fully1 seiz$ ! troops z soon z _! t]ms expir$4 ,gre5e1 ?r\gh\t ?is try+ mon?1 0 cont9ually by ,wa%+ton's side4 ,8 lett]s express+ ! same c>es & appreh5sions1 & occasionally 9 ! same language ) ^? ( ! comm&]-9-*ief1 %[ h[ completely he 0 9 8 c\ncils4 ,! #ca/ ( ,decemb] arriv$1 ! crisis ( ! army2 = ) t mon? expir$ ! la/ ( ! old t]ms ( enli/m5t4 ,we nev] h be5 s weak1 writes ,gre5e1 z we %all be to-morr[1 :5 we dismiss ! old troops4 ,on ?is day ,wa%+ton receiv$ *e]+ intellig5ce f ,canada4 ,a junction _h tak5 place1 a mon? previ\sly1 betwe5 ,arnold & ,montgom]y at ,po9t aux ,trembles4 ,!y 7 ab\t two ?\s& /rong1 & 7 mak+ e prep>ation = attack+ ,quebec4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+ 7,janu>y #a/1 #aggf17 8 army did n am\nt to t5 ?\s& m51 & 0 compos$ ( b half-fill$ regim5ts4 ,ev5 9 rais+ ?is inadequate =ce1 x _h be5 necess>y to indulge _m ( ! m5 ) furl\ghs1 t !y might visit _! families & fri5ds4 ,! deta*m5ts ( militia f ! neighbor+ prov9ces :i* replac$ ! disb&+ troops1 rema9$ b = brief p]iods2 s t1 9 despite ( e ef=t1 ! l9es 7 (t5 b feebly mann$1 & might easily h be5 =c$4 ,! anxiety ( ,wa%+ton 9 ?is critical /ate ( ! army1 may be judg$ f 8 correspond5ce ) ,re$4 ,x is easi] to conceive ?an to describe ! situation ( my m9d = "s "t pa/1 & my feel+s "u our pres5t circum/ances1 writes he1 on ! #d? ( ,janu>y4 ,se>* ! volumes ( hi/ory ?r\gh1 & ,i mu* "q :e!r a case simil> to ours is to be f\nd2 namely1 to ma9ta9 a po/ aga9/ ! p[] ( ! ,briti% troops = six mon?s toge!r1 )\t p[d]1 & !n to h "o army disb&$ & ano!r rais$ )9 ! same di/ance 7musket %ot7 ( a re9=c$ enemy4 ,:at may be ! issue ( ! la/ manoeuvre1 "t only c unfold4 ,i wi% ?is mon? 7 well ov] our head4 ,9 ! mid/ ( 8 disc\ragem5ts1 ,wa%+ton receiv$ lett]s f ,knox1 %[+ ! _s & en]gy ) :i* he 0 execut+ 8 mission1 9 que/ ( cannon & ordnance /ores4 ,he _h /ruggl$ manfully & successfully ) all k9ds ( difficulties f ! advanc$ season1 & head w9ds1 9 gett+ !m f ,ticond]oga to ! head ( ,lake ,george4 ,?ree days ago1 writes he1 on ! #ag? ( ,decemb]1 x 0 v unc]ta9 :e!r we c\ld get !m ov] until next spr+2 b n[1 please ,god1 !y %all g4 ,i h made =ty-two exce$+ly /rong sl$s1 & h provid$ eighty yoke ( ox5 to drag !m z f> z ,spr+field1 :]e ,i %all get fre% cattle to take !m to camp4 ,e>ly 9 ! mon? ( ,janu>y1 !re 0 a great /ir ( prep>ation 9 ,bo/on h>bor4 ,a fleet ( transports 7 tak+ 9 supplies1 & mak+ arrangem5ts = ! emb>kation ( troops4 ,bomb-ket*es & flat-bottom$ boats 7 gett+ ready = sea1 z 7 two sloops-(-w>1 :i* 7 to convey ! armam5t4 ,its de/9ation 0 kept secret2 b 0 confid5tly surmis$ by ,wa%+ton4 ,9 ! prec$+ mon? ( ,octob]1 a lett] _h be5 laid be=e ,congress1 writt5 by "s p]son 9 ,london ( high cr$ibility1 & reveal+ a secret plan ( op]ations said to h be5 s5t out by m9i/]s to ! comm&]s 9 ,bo/on4 ,! foll[+ is ! purport3 ,possession 0 to be ga9$ ( ,new ,york & ,albany1 ?r\gh ! assi/ance ( ,gov]nor ,tryon1 on ^: influ5ce ) ! tory "p ( ! population1 mu* reliance 0 plac$4 ,^! cities 7 to be v /rongly g>rison$4 ,all :o did n jo9 ! k+'s =ces 7 to be decl>$ rebels4 ,! ,hudson ,riv]1 & ! ,ea/ ,riv] or ,s\nd1 7 to be comm&$ by a numb] ( small m5-(-w> & cutt]s1 /ation$ 9 diff]5t p>ts1 s z :olly to cut (f all communication by wat] betwe5 ,new ,york & ! prov9ces to ! nor?w>d ( x2 & betwe5 ,new ,york & ,albany1 except = ! k+'s s]vice2 & to prev5t1 also1 all communication betwe5 ! city ( ,new ,york & ! prov9ces ( ,new ,j]sey1 ,p5nsylvania1 & ^? to ! s\?w>d ( !m4 ,by ^! means1 said ! lett]1 ! adm9i/ration & _! fri5ds fancy !y %all soon ei!r />ve out or retake ! g>risons ( ,cr[n ,po9t & ,ticond]oga1 & op5 & ma9ta9 a safe int]c\rse & correspond5ce betwe5 ,quebec1 ,albany1 & ,new ,york2 & !reby (f] ! faire/ opportunity to _! soldi]y & ! ,canadians1 9 conjunction ) ! ,indians to be procur$ by ,guy ,johnson1 to make cont9ual irruptions into ,new ,hamp%ire1 ,massa*usetts & ,connecticut1 & s di/ract & divide ! ,prov9cial =ces1 z to r5d] x easy = ! ,briti% army at ,bo/on to defeat !m1 break ! spirits ( ! ,massa*usetts p1 depopulate _! c\ntry1 & compel an absolute subjection to ,great ,brita94 ,?is in=mation _h already excit$ solicitude respect+ ! ,hudson1 & l$ to measures = its protection4 ,x 0 n[ surmis$ t ! exp$ition prep>+ to sail f ,bo/on1 & :i* 0 to be conduct$ by ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 might be de/9$ to seize ^u ,new ,york4 ,h[ 0 ! appreh5d$ bl[ to be p>ri$8 ,g5]al ,lee1 :o 0 j return$ f 8 en]getic visit to ,rhode ,isl&1 (f]$ 8 advice & s]vices 9 ! matt]4 ,9 a lett] to ,wa%+ton1 he urg$ him to act at once1 & on 8 own responsibility1 )\t await+ ! t>dy & d\btful sanction ( ,congress1 = :i*1 9 milit>y matt]s1 ,lee _h b small reg>d4 ,new ,york mu/ be secur$1 writes he1 b x w nev]1 ,i am afraid1 be secur$ by due ord] ( ! ,congress1 = obvi\s reasons4 ,!y f9d !mselves awkw>dly situat$ on ?is head4 ,y mu/ /ep 9 to _! relief4 ,i am s5sible no man c be sp>$ f ! l9es "u pres5t circum/ances2 b ,i w\ld propose t y %\ld deta* me into ,connecticut1 & l5d y\r "n = collect+ a body ( volunte]s4 ,i am assur$ t ,i %all f9d no difficulty 9 assembl+ a suffici5t numb] = ! purposes want$4 ,?is body 9 conjunction 7if !re %\ld appe> occasion to summon !m7 ) ! ,j]sey regim5t "u ! comm& ( ,"l ,/irl+1 n[ at ,elizabe?t[n1 w effect ! security ( ,new ,york1 & ! expulsion or suppression ( t dang]\s b&itti ( tories :o h appe>$ on ,long ,isl& ) ! pr(ess$ int5tion ( act+ aga9/ ! au?ority ( ,congress4 ,wa%+ton1 :ile he approv$ ( ,lee's milit>y sugge/ions1 0 cauti\s 9 ex]cis+ ! p[]s ve/$ 9 him1 & fe>ful ( transc5d+ !m4 ,john ,adams 0 at t "t 9 ! vic9ity ( ! camp1 & he ask$ 8 op9ion z to ! practicability & exp$i5cy ( ! plan1 & :e!r x might n be reg>d$ z beyond 8 l9e4 ,adams1 resolute ( _s1 ?\ght ! ent]prise might easily be accompli%$ by ! fri5ds ( lib]ty 9 ,new ,york1 9 connection ) ! ,connecticut p1 :o are v ready1 said he1 ^u su* occasions4 ,?us =tifi$1 z x 71 by congressional sanction1 ?r\gh "o ( its mo/ important memb]s1 :o pron\nc$ ,new ,york z mu* )9 8 comm& z ,massa*usetts2 he gave ,lee au?ority to c>ry out 8 plans4 ,he 0 to raise volunte]s 9 ,connecticut2 m>* at _! head to ,new ,york2 call 9 milit>y aid f ,new ,j]sey2 put ! city & ! po/ on ! ,hudson 9 a po/ure ( security aga9/ surprise2 dis>m all p]sons on ,long ,isl& & else:]e1 inimical to ! views ( ,congress1 or secure !m 9 "s o!r mann] if necess>y2 & seize ^u all m$ic9es1 %irts & blankets1 & s5d !m on = ! use ( ! ,am]ican army4 ,lee dep>t$ on 8 mission on ! #h? ( ,janu>y4 ,! p ( ,new ,york 7 ?r[n into a panic on he>+ t ,lee 0 9 ,connecticut1 on 8 way to take milit>y possession ( ! city4 ,!y appreh5d$ 8 appe>ance !re w\ld provoke an attack f ! %ips 9 ! h>bor4 ,"s1 :o ?\ght ! w> ab\t to be br\ght to _! own doors1 pack$ up _! effects1 & made (f into ! c\ntry ) _! wives & *ildr54 ,o!rs beleagu]$ ! committee ( safety ) entreaties aga9/ ! deprecat$ protection ( ,g5]al ,lee4 ,! committee1 ?r\gh ,pi]re ,van ,cortl&t1 _! *airman1 address$ a lett] to ,lee1 inquir+ into ! motives ( 8 com+ ) an army to ,new ,york1 & /at+ ! incapacity ( ! city to act ho/ilely aga9/ ! %ips ( w> 9 port1 f defici5cy ( p[d]1 & a want ( milit>y works4 ,lee1 9 reply1 dat$ ,/am=d1 ,janu>y #bc;d1 disclaim$ all int5tion ( comm5c+ actual ho/ilities aga9/ ! m5-(-w> 9 ! h>bor2 8 in/ructions f ! comm&]-9-*ief be+ solely to prev5t ! enemy f tak+ po/ 9 ! city1 or lodg+ !mselves on ,long ,isl&4 ,"s subord9ate purposes 7 likewise to be execut$1 :i* 7 mu* m prop] to be communicat$ by ^w ( m\? ?an by writ+4 ,9 compliance ) ! wi%es ( ! committee1 he promis$ to c>ry ) him into ! t[n j troops en\gh to secure x aga9/ any pres5t designs ( ! enemy1 leav+ 8 ma9 =ce on ! we/]n bord] ( ,connecticut4 ,h[ he conduct$ himself on 8 arrival 9 ! city1 we %all relate 9 a future *apt]4 ,,*apt] ,,xxvi4 ,,attack ,,on ,,quebec4--,,affairs ,,9 ,,new ,,york4 ,f amid surr\nd+ p]plexities1 ,wa%+ton /ill turn$ a hopeful eye to ,canada4 ,he expect$ daily to receive tid+s t ,montgom]y & ,arnold 7 )9 ! walls ( ,quebec4 ,on ! #ah? ( ,janu>y came dispat*es to him f ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 conta9+ )]+ tid+s4 ,! foll[+ is ! purport4 ,montgom]y1 on ! #b;d ( ,decemb]1 ! day aft] 8 arrival at ,po9t aux ,trembles1 set (f 9 face ( a driv+ sn[-/orm = ,quebec1 & arriv$ be=e x on ! #e?4 ,! works1 f _! great ext5t1 appe>$ to him incapable ( be+ def5d$ by ! actual g>rison2 made up1 z he said1 ( ,maclean's b&itti1 ! sailors f ! frigates & o!r vessels1 toge!r ) ! citiz5s oblig$ to take up arms4 ,on ! day ( 8 arrival1 he s5t a flag ) a summons to surr5d]4 ,x 0 fir$ ^u1 & oblig$ to retire4 ,exasp]at$ at ?is outrage1 ,montgom]y wrote an indignant lett] to ,c>leton1 reit]at+ ! dem&1 magnify+ ! numb] ( 8 troops1 & w>n+ him aga9/ ! consequ5ces ( an assault4 ,f9d+ x 0 reject$ f ! walls1 he prep>$ = an attack4 ,! gr\nd 0 froz5 to a great dep?1 & cov]$ ) sn[4 ,by d9t ( excessive labor a brea/work 0 ?r[n up1 f\r hundr$ y>ds di/ant f ! walls & opposite to ! gate ( ,/4 ,l\is1 :i* is ne>ly 9 ! c5tre4 ,x 0 =m$ ( gabions1 rang$ side by side1 & fill$ ) sn[1 ov] :i* wat] 0 ?r[n until ?or\ghly froz54 ,"h ,capta9 ,lamb m\nt$ five light pieces & a h[itz]4 ,sev]al mort>s 7 plac$ 9 ! suburbs ( ,/4 ,roque1 :i* ext5ds on ! left ( ! promontory1 bel[ ! heights1 & ne>ly on a level ) ! riv]4 ,f ! ,ice ,batt]y ,capta9 ,lamb op5$ a well-su/a9$ & well-direct$ fire ^u ! walls1 b 8 field-pieces 7 too light to be effective4 ,) 8 h[itz] he ?rew %ells into ! t[n & set x on fire 9 sev]al places4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! fif? day1 ,montgom]y paid a visit to ! ice batt]y4 ,! heavy artill]y f ! wall _h repaid its ineffectual fire ) ample usury4 ,! brittle ramp>ts _h be5 %iv]$ l glass2 sev]al ( ! guns _h be5 r5d]$ useless4 ,! g5]al saw ! insuffici5cy ( ! batt]y1 &1 on retir+1 gave ,capta9 ,lamb p]mission to leave x :5ev] he ?\ght prop]4 ,! vet]an wait$ until aft] d>k1 :51 secur+ all ! guns1 he ab&on$ ! ru9$ r$\bt4 ,ne>ly ?ree weeks _h be5 consum$ 9 ^! futile op]ations4 ,! army1 ill-clo!d1 & ill-provid$1 0 becom+ impati5t ( ! rigors ( a ,canadian w9t]2 ! t]m = :i* "p ( ! troops _h enli/$ w\ld expire ) ! ye>1 & !y already talk$ ( return+ home4 ,montgom]y 0 sadly consci\s ( ! insuffici5cy ( 8 means2 /ill he c\ld n endure ! ?\ghts ( retir+ f be=e ! place )\t /rik+ a bl[4 ,he det]m9$1 !re=e1 to attempt to c>ry ! place by escalade4 ,colonel ,liv+/on 0 to make a false attack on ! gate ( ,/4 ,johns & set fire to x2 ,major ,br[n1 ) ano!r deta*m5t1 0 to m5ace ! ba/ion ( ,cape ,diamond4 ,arnold ) ?ree hundr$ & fifty ( ! h>dy fell[s :o _h foll[$ him ?r\gh ! wild]ness1 /r5g!n$ by ,capta9 ,lamb & =ty ( 8 company1 0 to assault ! suburbs & batt]ies ( ,/4 ,roque2 :ile ,montgom]y1 ) ! residue ( 8 =ces1 0 to pass bel[ ! ba/ion at ,cape ,diamond1 defile along ! riv]1 c>ry ! def5ces at ,drummond's ,:>f1 & ?us ent] ! l[] t[n on "o side1 :ile ,arnold =c$ 8 way into x on ! o!r4 ,^! movem5ts 7 all to be made at ! same "t1 on ! dis*>ge ( signal rockets1 ?us di/ract+ ! enemy1 & call+ _! att5tion to f\r sev]al po9ts4 ,on ! #ca/ ( ,decemb]1 at two o'clock 9 ! morn+1 ! troops repair$ to _! sev]al de/9ations1 "u cov] ( a viol5t sn[-/orm4 ,by "s mi/ake ! signal rockets 7 let (f be=e ! l[] divisions _h "t to get to _! fight+ gr\nd4 ,!y 7 descri$ by "o ( ,maclean's ,highl& (fic]s1 :o gave ! al>m4 ,liv+/on also fail$ to make ! false attack on ! gate ( ,/4 ,johns1 :i* 0 to h caus$ a div]sion favorable to ,arnold's attack on ! suburb bel[4 ,! fe9t by ,major ,br[n1 on ! ba/ion ( ,cape ,diamond1 0 successful1 & conceal$ ! m>* ( ,g5]al ,montgom]y4 ,t gallant comm&] desc5d$ f ! heights to ,wolfe's ,cove1 & l$ 8 division along ! %ore ( ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce1 r\nd ! beetl+ promontory ( ,cape ,diamond4 ,! n>r[ approa* to ! l[] t[n 9 t direction 0 trav]s$ by a picket or /ockade1 def5d$ by ,canadian militia2 beyond :i* 0 a second def5ce1 a k9d ( block-h\se4 ,! aim ( ,montgom]y 0 to come ^u ^! b>ri]s by surprise4 ,! pass :i* !y def5d$ is =midable at all times1 hav+ a swift riv] on "o side1 & ov]hang+ precipices on ! o!r2 b at ?is "t 0 r5d]$ peculi>ly difficult by drift+ sn[1 & by great masses ( ice pil$ on ea* o!r at ! foot ( ! cliffs4 ,! troops made _! way pa9fully1 9 ext5d$ & /raggl+ files1 along ! n>r[ footway1 & ov] ! slipp]y piles ( ice4 ,among ! =emo/1 7 "s ( ! fir/ ,new ,york regim5t1 l$ on by ,capta9 ,*eeseman4 ,montgom]y1 9 8 eag]ness1 ?rew himself f> 9 ! advance ) 8 pione]s & a few (fic]s1 & made a da% at ! fir/ b>ri]4 ,! ,canadians /ation$ !re1 tak5 by surprise1 made a few r&om %ots1 !n ?rew d[n _! muskets & fl$4 ,montgom]y sprang =w>d1 aid$ ) 8 own h& to pluck d[n ! pickets1 :i* ! pione]s 7 saw+1 & hav+ made a brea* suffici5tly wide to admit ?ree or f\r m5 abrea/1 ent]$ sword 9 h&4 ,! ,canadians _h fl$ f ! picket to ! batt]y or block-h\se4 ,montgom]y aga9 da%$ =w>d1 b :5 )9 =ty paces ( ! batt]y1 a dis*>ge ( grape-%ot f a s+le cannon made deadly havoc4 ,montgom]y1 & ,mc,pherson1 "o ( 8 aides1 7 kill$ on ! spot4 ,capta9 ,*eeseman receiv$ a cani/] %ot ?r\gh ! body2 ) him fell 8 ord]ly s]geant & sev]al ( 8 m54 ,?is fe>ful slaught]1 & ! dea? ( _! g5]al1 ?rew ev]y?+ 9 confusion4 ,colonel ,campbell1 qu>t]-ma/] g5]al1 took ! comm& & ord]$ a retreat4 ,:ile all ?is 0 occurr+ on ! side ( ,cape ,diamond1 ,arnold l$ 8 division aga9/ ! opposite side ( ! l[] t[n along ! suburb & /reet ( ,/4 ,roque4 ,l ,montgom]y1 he took ! advance at ! head ( a =lorn hope ( tw5ty-five m54 ,capta9 ,lamb & 8 artill]y company came next1 ) a field-piece m\nt$ on a sl$ge4 ,!n came a company ) ladd]s & scal+ implem5ts1 foll[$ by ,morgan & 8 riflem54 ,9 ! re> ( all ^! came ! ma9 body4 ,a batt]y on a :>f comm&$ ! n>r[ pass by :i* !y _h to advance4 ,?is 0 to be attack$ ) ! field-piece1 & !n scal$ ) ladd]s by ! =lorn hope2 :ile ,capta9 ,morgan1 ) 8 riflem51 0 to pass r\nd ! :>f on ! ice4 ,! false attack :i* 0 to h be5 made by ,liv+/on on ! gate ( ,/4 ,johns1 by way ( div]sion1 _h n tak5 place2 !re 0 no?+1 !re=e1 to call (f ! att5tion ( ! enemy 9 ?is qu>t] f ! deta*m5t4 ,! troops1 z !y /raggl$ along 9 l5g!n$ file ?r\gh ! drift+ sn[ 7 sadly gall$ by a flank+ fire on ! "r1 f walls & pickets4 ,! field-piece at l5g? became s deeply emb$d$ 9 a sn[-drift t x c\ld n be mov$4 ,lamb s5t ^w to ,arnold ( ! imp$im5t2 9 ! meantime1 he & 8 artill]y company 7 br\ght to a halt4 ,! company ) ! scal+ ladd]s w\ld h halt$ also1 hav+ be5 told to keep 9 ! re> ( ! artill]y2 b !y 7 urg$ on by ,morgan ) a ?und]+ oa?1 :o pu%$ on aft] !m ) 8 riflem51 ! artill]y company op5+ to ! "r & left to let !m pass4 ,!y arriv$ 9 ! advance1 j z ,arnold 0 lead+ on 8 =lorn hope to attack ! b>ri]4 ,be=e he rea*$ x a sev]e w\nd 9 ! "r leg ) a musket ball completely disabl$ him1 & he _h to be borne f ! field4 ,morgan in/antly took ! comm&4 ,j !n ,lamb came up ) 8 company1 arm$ ) muskets & bayonets1 hav+ receiv$ ord]s to ab&on ! field-piece1 & support ! advance4 ,oswald jo9$ him ) ! =lorn hope4 ,! batt]y :i* comm&$ ! defile m\nt$ two pieces ( cannon4 ,!re 0 a dis*>ge ( grape-%ot :5 ! assailants 7 close "u ! muzzles ( ! guns1 yet b "o man 0 kill$4 ,be=e !re c\ld be a second dis*>ge1 ! batt]y 0 c>ri$ by assault1 "s fir+ 9 to ! embrasures2 o!rs scal+ ! walls4 ,! capta9 & ?irty ( 8 m5 7 tak5 prison]s4 ,! day 0 j dawn+ z ,morgan l$ on to attack ! second b>ri]1 & 8 m5 _h to advance "u a fire f ! t[n walls on _! "r1 :i* incessantly ?9n$ _! ranks4 ,! second b>ri] 0 rea*$2 !y appli$ _! scal+ ladd]s to /orm x4 ,! def5ce 0 brave & ob/9ate1 b ! def5d]s 7 at l5g? driv5 f _! guns1 & ! batt]y 0 ga9$4 ,at ! la/ mom5t "o ( ! gunn]s ran back1 l9/ock 9 h&1 to give "o m %ot4 ,capta9 ,lamb snapp$ a fusee at him4 ,x miss$ fire4 ,! cannon 0 dis*>g$1 & a grape-%ot w\nd$ ,lamb 9 ! head1 c>ry+ away "p ( ! *eek-bone4 ,he 0 borne (f s5seless to a neighbor+ %$4 ,! two b>ri]s be+ n[ tak51 ! way on ?is side into ! l[] t[n seem$ op54 ,morgan prep>$ to ent] x ) ! victori\s vangu>d2 fir/ /ation+ ,capta9 ,de>born & "s prov9cials at ,palace ,gate1 :i* op5$ d[n into ! defile f ! upp] t[n4 ,by ?is "t1 h[ev]1 ! dea? ( ,montgom]y & retreat ( ,campbell _h enabl$ ! enemy to turn all _! att5tion 9 ?is direction4 ,a l>ge deta*m5t s5t by ,g5]al ,c>leton1 salli$ out ( ,palace ,gate aft] ,morgan _h pass$ x1 surpris$ & captur$ ,de>born & ! gu>d1 & completely cut (f ! advanc$ p>ty4 ,! ma9 body1 in=m$ ( ! dea? ( ,montgom]y1 & giv+ up ! game z lo/1 retreat$ to ! camp1 leav+ beh9d ! field-piece :i* ,lamb's company _h ab&on$1 & ! mort>s 9 ! batt]y ( ,/4 ,roque4 ,morgan & 8 m5 7 n[ hemm$ 9 on all sides1 & oblig$ to take refuge 9 a /one h\se f ! invet]ate fire :i* assail$ !m4 ,f ! w9d[s ( ?is h\se !y kept up a desp]ate def5ce1 until cannon 7 br\ght to be> ^u x4 ,!n1 he>+ ( ! dea? ( ,montgom]y1 & see+ t !re 0 no prospect ( relief1 ,morgan & 8 gallant h&ful ( foll[]s 7 compell$ to surr5d] !mselves prison]s ( w>4 ,?us foil$ at e po9t1 ! wrecks ( ! little army ab&on$ _! camp1 & retreat$ ab\t ?ree miles f ! t[n2 :]e !y ha/ily =tifi$ !mselves1 appreh5d+ a pursuit by ! g>rison4 ,g5]al ,c>leton1 h[ev]1 cont5t$ himself ) hav+ secur$ ! safety ( ! place1 & rema9$ cauti\sly passive until he %\ld be prop]ly re9=c$4 ,! rema9s ( ! gallant ,montgom]y receiv$ a soldi]'s grave )9 ! =tifications ( ,quebec1 by ! c>e ( ,cramah1 ! lieut5ant-gov]nor1 :o _h =m]ly kn[n him4 ,arnold took tempor>y comm& ( ! %att]$ army1 until ,g5]al ,woo/] %\ld arrive f ,montreal1 to :om he s5t an express1 urg+ him to br+ on succor4 ,on ?is occasion1 says a contempor>y writ]1 he discov]$ ! utmo/ vigor ( a det]m9$ m9d1 & a g5ius full ( res\rces4 ,defeat$ & w\nd$ z he 01 he put 8 troops into su* a situation z to keep !m /ill =midable4 ,) a m]e h&ful ( m51 at "o "t n exce$+ five hundr$1 he ma9ta9$ a blockade ( ! /rong =tress f :i* he _h j be5 repuls$4 ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 :o 0 n[ 9 ,albany1 urg$ ! necessity ( an imm$iate re9=cem5t ( ?ree ?\s& m5 = ! army 9 ,canada4 ,wa%+ton _h n a man to sp>e f ! army be=e ,bo/on4 ,he appli$1 !re=e1 on 8 own responsibility1 to ,massa*usetts1 ,new ,hamp%ire & ,connecticut1 = ?ree regim5ts :i* 7 grant$4 ,8 prompt measure receiv$ ! approbation ( ,congress1 & fur!r re9=cem5ts 7 ord]$ f ! same qu>t]s4 ,solicitude 0 awak5$ ab\t ! int]ior ( ! prov9ce ( ,new ,york4 ,arms & ammunition 7 said to be conceal$ 9 ,tryon ,c\nty1 & numb]s ( ! tories 9 t neighborhood prep>+ = ho/ilities4 ,sir ,john ,johnson _h =tifi$ ,johnson ,hall1 ga!r$ ab\t him 8 ,scot* ,highl& t5ants & ,indian allies1 & x 0 rumor$ he int5d$ to c>ry fire & sword along ! valley ( ! ,mohawk4 ,s*uyl]1 9 consequ5ce1 receiv$ ord]s f ,congress to take measures = secur+ ! milit>y /ores1 dis>m+ ! disaffect$1 & appreh5d+ _! *iefs4 ,he =?) ha/5$ f ,albany1 at ! head ( a body ( soldi]s2 0 jo9$ by ,colonel ,h]kim]1 ) ! militia ( ,tryon ,c\nty m>%all$ =? on ! froz5 bosom ( ! ,mohawk ,riv]1 & appe>$ be=e ,sir ,john's /ronghold1 ne> ,john/[n1 on ! #ai? ( ,janu>y4 ,?us beleagu]$1 ,sir ,john1 aft] mu* negotiation1 capitulat$4 ,he 0 to surr5d] all weapons ( w> & milit>y /ores 9 8 possession1 & to give 8 p>ole n to take arms aga9/ ,am]ica4 ,! rec5t rev]ses 9 ,canada _h height5$ ! solicitude ( ,wa%+ton ab\t ! prov9ce ( ,new ,york4 ,t prov9ce 0 ! c5tral & all-important l9k 9 ! conf$]acy2 b he fe>$ x might prove a brittle "o4 ,we h already m5tion$ ! adv]se influ5ces 9 op]ation !re4 ,a l>ge numb] ( fri5ds to ! cr[n1 among ! (ficial & comm]cial classes2 rank tories1 7z !y 7 call$17 9 ! city & ab\t ! neighbor+ c\ntry2 p>ticul>ly on ,long & ,/at5 ,isl&s2 k+'s %ips at an*or 9 ! bay & h>bor1 keep+ up a suspici\s int]c\rse ) ! citiz5s2 :ile ,gov]nor ,tryon1 ca/l$1 z x 71 on bo>d "o ( ^! %ips1 c>ri$ on intrigues ) ^? disaffect$ to ! popul> cause1 9 all p>ts ( ! neighborhood4 ,lee arriv$ at ,new ,york on ! #d? ( ,febru>y1 8 cau/ic humors %>p5$ by a sev]e attack ( ! g\t1 :i* _h r5d]$ x necess>y1 :ile on ! m>*1 to c>ry him = a consid]able "p ( ! way 9 a litt]4 ,by a s+ul> co9cid5ce1 on ! v day ( 8 arrival1 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 ) ! squadron :i* _h sail$ s my/]i\sly f ,bo/on1 look$ into ! h>bor4 ,?\gh x 0 ,sabba?1 says a lett]-writ] ( ! day1 x ?rew ! :ole city into su* a convulsion z x nev] knew be=e4 ,_m ( ! inhabitants ha/5$ to move _! effects into ! c\ntry1 expect+ an imm$iate conflict4 ,cl9ton s5t = ! mayor1 & express$ mu* surprise & conc]n at ! di/ress caus$ by 8 arrival2 :i* 0 m]ely1 he said1 on a %ort visit to 8 fri5d ,tryon1 & to see h[ matt]s /ood4 ,he pr(ess$ a juv5ile love = ! place1 & desir$ t ! inhabitants might be in=m$ ( ! purport ( 8 visit1 & t he w\ld g away z soon z possible4 ,= ?is "t1 ! inhabitants ( ,new ,york 7 let (f = _! fe>s4 ,cl9ton1 aft] a brief visit1 cont9u$ 8 my/]i\s cruise1 op5ly av[+ 8 de/9ation to be ,nor? ,c>ol9a--:i* nobody believ$1 simply because he av[$ x4 ,! necessity ( conf]r+ ) committees at e /ep 0 a h>d re/ra9t ^u a man ( ,lee's ard5t & impati5t temp]1 :o _h a soldi]like contempt = ! m5 ( peace ar\nd him2 yet at ! outset he bore x bett] ?an might h be5 expect$4 ,! ,congress committees1 a c]ta9 numb] ( ! committees ( safety1 & y\r humble s]vant1 writes he to ,wa%+ton1 h _h two conf]5ces4 ,! result is su* z w agreeably surprise y4 ,x is 9 ! fir/ place agre$1 & ju/ly1 t to =tify ! t[n aga9/ %ipp+ is impracticable2 b we are to =tify lodgem5ts on "s comm&+ "p ( ! city = two ?\s& m54 ,we are to erect enclos$ batt]ies on bo? sides ( ! wat]1 ne> ,hell ,gate1 :i* w answ] ! d\ble purpose ( secur+ ! t[n aga9/ piracies ?r\gh ! ,s\nd1 & secure our communication ) ,long ,isl&1 n[ become a m important po9t ?an ev]2 z x is det]m9$ to =m a /rong =tifi$ camp ( ?ree ?\s& m51 on ! ,isl&1 imm$iately opposite to ,new ,york4 ,! pass 9 ! ,highl&s is to be made z respectable z possible1 & gu>d$ by a battalion4 ,9 %ort1 ,i ?9k ! plan judici\s & complete4 ,! pass 9 ! ,highl&s above allud$ to1 is t gr& defile ( ! ,hudson :]e1 = upw>ds ( fifte5 miles1 x w5ds its deep *annel betwe5 /]n1 =e/-clad m\nta9s & rocky promontories4 ,two =ts1 ab\t six miles di/ant f ea* o!r1 & comm&+ n>r[ p>ts ( ! riv] at its b5ds ?r\gh ^! ,highl&s1 _h be5 comm5c$ 9 ! prec$+ autumn1 by ord] ( ! ,cont95tal ,congress2 b !y 7 said to be insuffici5t = ! security ( t important pass1 & 7 to be ext5d$ & /r5g!n$4 ,wa%+ton _h *>g$ ,lee1 9 8 in/ructions1 to keep a /]n eye ^u ! tories1 :o 7 active 9 ,new ,york4 ,y c seize ^u ! p]sons ( ! pr9cipals1 said he2 !y mu/ be s notori\sly kn[n1 t !re w be little dang] ( committ+ mi/akes4 ,lee act$ up to ! lett] ( ^! in/ructions1 & we$$ out ) a vigor\s h& "s ( ! ranke/ ( ! gr[?4 ,9 ! ex]cise ( 8 milit>y functions1 ,lee set ,gov]nor ,tryon & ! capta9 ( ! ,asia at defiance4 ,!y _h ?reat5$ p]dition to ! t[n1 writes he to ,wa%+ton1 if ! cannon 7 remov$ f ! batt]ies & :>ves1 b ,i ev] consid]$ _! ?reats z a brutum fulm51 & ev5 p]suad$ ! t[n to be ( ! same way ( ?9k+4 ,we accord+ly convey$ !m to a place ( safety 9 ! middle ( ! day1 & no cannonade ensu$4 ,lee n[ proce$$ ) 8 plan ( def5ces4 ,a /rong r$\bt1 capable ( hold+ ?ree hundr$ m51 0 comm5c$ at ,hor5's ,hook1 comm&+ ! pass at ,hell ,gate1 s z to block up f ! enemy's %ips ! passage betwe5 ! ma9l& & ,long ,isl&4 ,a regim5t 0 /ation$ on ! isl&1 mak+ fasc9es1 & prep>+ o!r mat]ials = con/ruct+ ! works = an intr5*$ camp1 :i* ,lee hop$ w\ld r5d] x impossible = ! enemy to get a foot+ !re4 ,:at to d ) ?is city1 writes he1 ,i own1 puzzles me4 ,x is s encircl$ ) deep navigable wat]1 t :oev] comm&s ! sea mu/ comm& ! t[n4 ,to-morr[ ,i %all beg9 to dismantle t "p ( ! =t next to ! t[n1 to prev5t its be+ conv]t$ into a citadel4 ,i %all b>ri] ! pr9cipal /reets1 &1 at lea/1 if ,i _c make x a cont95tal g>rison1 x %all be a disputable field ( battle4 ,batt]ies 7 to be erect$ on an em95ce beh9d ,tr9ity ,*ur*1 to keep ! enemy's %ips at s great a di/ance z n to injure ! t[n4 ,k+'s ,bridge1 at ! upp] end ( ,manhattan or ,new ,york ,isl&1 l9k+ x ) ! ma9l&1 0 pron\nc$ by ,lee a mo/ important pass1 )\t :i* ! city c\ld h no communication ) ,connecticut4 ,x 01 !re=e1 to be made z /rong z possible4 ,heavy cannon 7 to be s5t up to ! =ts 9 ! ,highl&s2 :i* 7 to be enl>g$ & /r5g!n$4 ,9 ! mid/ ( 8 s*emes1 ,lee receiv$ ord]s f ,congress to ! comm& 9 ,canada1 vacant by ! dea? ( ,montgom]y4 ,he bewail$ ! def5celess condition ( ! city2 ! ,cont95tal ,congress1 z he said1 n hav+1 z yet1 tak5 ! lea/ /ep = its security4 ,! in/ant ,i leave x1 said he1 ,i conclude ! ,prov9cial ,congress1 & inhabitants 9 g5]al1 w relapse into _! =m] hy/]ics4 ,! m5-(-w> & ,mr4 ,tryon w return to _! old /ation at ! :>ves1 & ! fir/ regim5ts :o arrive f ,engl& w take quiet possession ( ! t[n & ,long ,isl&4 ,,*apt] ,,xxvii4 ,,movem5ts ,,be=e ,,bo/on4--,,its ,,evacuation4 ,! siege ( ,bo/on cont9u$ ?r\gh ! w9t] )\t any /rik+ incid5t to enliv5 its monotony4 ,! ,briti% rema9$ )9 _! works1 leav+ ! beleagu]+ army sl[ly to augm5t its =ces4 ,! c\ntry 0 dissatisfi$ ) ! inaction ( ! latt]4 ,ev5 ,congress 0 anxi\s = "s successful bl[ t might revive popul> en?usiasm4 ,wa%+ton %>$ ?is anxiety1 & _h repeat$ly1 9 c\ncils ( w>1 sugge/$ an attack ^u ! t[n1 b _h f\nd a majority ( 8 g5]al (fic]s oppos$ to x4 ,he _h hop$ "s favorable opportunity w\ld pres5t itself1 :51 ! h>bor be+ froz51 ! troops might approa* ! t[n ^u ! ice4 ,! w9t]1 h[ev]1 ?\gh sev]e at fir/1 prov$ a mild "o1 & ! bay cont9u$ op54 ,g5]al ,putnam1 9 ! meantime1 hav+ complet$ ! new works at ,le*m]e ,po9t1 & be+ desir\s ( keep+ up ! _s ( 8 m51 resolv$ to treat !m to an exploit4 ,accord+ly1 f 8 impregnable =tress ( ,cobble ,hill1 he deta*$ a p>ty ( ab\t two hundr$1 "u 8 favorite (fic]1 ,major ,kn[lton1 to surprise & capture a ,briti% gu>d /ation$ at ,*>le/[n4 ,x 0 a d>+ ent]prise1 & execut$ ) _s4 ,z ,*>le/[n ,neck 0 completely protect$1 ,kn[lton l$ 8 m5 across ! mill-dam1 r\nd ! base ( ! hill1 & imm$iately bel[ ! =t2 set fire to ! gu>d-h\se & "s build+s 9 its vic9ity2 made sev]al prison]s1 & retir$ )\t loss2 al?\gh ?und]$ ^u by ! cannon ( ! =t4 ,mean:ile1 ,wa%+ton 0 incessantly goad$ by ! impati5t murmurs ( ! public1 z we may judge by 8 lett]s to ,mr4 ,re$4 ,i "k ! integrity ( my own he>t1 writes he1 on ! #aj? ( ,febru>y1 b to decl>e x1 unless to a fri5d1 may be an argum5t ( vanity4 ,i "k ! unhappy pr$icam5t ,i /& 92 ,i "k t mu* is expect$ ( me2 ,i "k t1 )\t m51 )\t arms1 )\t ammunition1 )\t any?+ fit = ! accommodation ( a soldi]1 little is to be done2 &1 :at is mortify+1 ,i "k t ,i _c /& ju/ifi$ to ! _w )\t expos+ my own weakness1 & injur+ ! cause1 by decl>+ my wants2 :i* ,i am det]m9$ n to d1 fur!r ?an unavoidable necessity br+s e man acqua9t$ ) !m4 ,he /ill adh]$ to 8 op9ion 9 favor ( an attempt ^u ! t[n4 ,he 0 aw>e t x w\ld be att5d$ ) consid]able loss1 b believ$ x w\ld be successful if ! m5 %\ld behave well4 ,)9 a few days aft] ! date ( ?is lett]1 ! bay became suffici5tly froz5 = ! transportation ( troops4 ,?is1 writes he to ,re$1 ,i ?\ght1 kn[+ ! ice w\ld n la/1 a favorable opportunity to make an assault ^u ! troops 9 t[n4 ,i propos$ x 9 c\ncil2 b behold1 ?\gh we _h be5 wait+ all ! ye> = ?is favorable ev5t1 ! ent]prise 0 ?\ght too dang]\s4 ,at l5g? ! camp 0 rejoic$ by ! arrival ( ,colonel ,knox1 ) 8 long tra9 ( sl$ges drawn by ox51 br++ m ?an fifty cannon1 mort>s1 h[itz]s1 beside supplies ( lead & fl9ts4 ,! zeal & p]sev]ance :i* he _h display$ 9 8 w9try exp$ition across froz5 lakes & sn[y wa/es1 & ! intellig5ce ) :i* he _h fulfill$ 8 in/ructions1 won him ! entire confid5ce ( ,wa%+ton4 ,8 conduct 9 ?is ent]prise 0 b an e>ne/ ( t en]gy & ability :i* he display$ ?r\gh\t ! w>4 ,fur!r ammunition be+ receiv$ f ! royal ars5al at ,new ,york1 & o!r qu>t]s1 & a re9=cem5t ( t5 regim5ts ( militia1 ,wa%+ton no long] met ) opposition to 8 w>like measures4 ,le*m]e ,po9t1 :i* ,putnam _h =tifi$1 0 imm$iately to be suppli$ ) mort>s & heavy cannon1 s z to comm& ,bo/on on ! nor?2 & ,dor*e/] ,heights1 on ! s\? ( ! t[n1 7 =?) to be tak5 possession (4 ,_! possession w\ld enable him to pu% 8 works to ,nook's ,hill1 & o!r po9ts opposite ,bo/on1 :5ce a cannonade & bomb>dm5t mu/ drive ! enemy f ! city4 ,! c\ncil ( ,massa*usetts1 at 8 reque/1 ord]$ ! militia ( ! t[ns contigu\s to ,dor*e/] & ,roxbury to hold !mselves 9 read9ess to repair to ! l9es at ^? places ) arms1 ammunition & acc\trem5ts1 on receiv+ a preconc]t$ signal4 ,wa%+ton felt pa9fully aw>e h[ mu* dep5d$ ^u ! success ( ?is attempt4 ,!re 0 a cl\d ( gloom & di/ru/ l[]+ ^u ! public m9d4 ,dang] ?reat5$ on ! nor? & on ! s\?4 ,montgom]y _h fall5 be=e ! walls ( ,quebec4 ,! army 9 ,canada 0 %att]$4 ,tryon & ! tories 7 plott+ mis*ief 9 ,new ,york4 ,dunmore 0 h>ass+ ! l[] "p ( ,virg9ia1 & ,cl9ton & 8 fleet 7 pr[l+ along ! coa/ on a secret err& ( mis*ief4 ,9 ! g5]al plan x 0 conc]t$ t1 %\ld ! enemy deta* a l>ge =ce to dislodge our m5 f ,dor*e/] ,heights1 z _h be5 done 9 ! affair ( ,bunk]'s ,hill1 an attack ^u ! opposite side ( ! t[n %\ld =?) be made by ,g5]al ,putnam4 ,= ?is purpose he 0 to h f\r ?\s& pick$ m5 9 read9ess1 9 two divisions1 "u ,g5]als ,sullivan & ,gre5e4 ,at a conc]t$ signal f ,roxbury1 !y 7 to emb>k 9 boats ne> ! m\? ( ,*>les ,riv]1 cross "u cov] ( ! fire ( ?ree float+ batt]ies1 l& 9 two places 9 ,bo/on1 secure its /rong po/s1 =ce ! gates & works at ! ,neck1 & let 9 ! ,roxbury troops4 ,! ev5+ ( ,monday1 ! #d? ( ,m>*1 0 fix$ ^u = ! occupation ( ,dor*e/] ,heights4 ,! gr\nd 0 froz5 too h>d to be easily intr5*$2 fasc9es1 !re=e1 & gabions1 & bundles ( screw$ hay1 7 collect$ dur+ ! two prec$+ nights1 ) :i* to =m brea/works & r$\bts4 ,dur+ ^! two busy nights ! enemy's batt]ies 7 cannonad$ & bomb>d$ f opposite po9ts1 to occupy _! att5tion1 & prev5t _! notic+ ^! prep>ations4 ,!y repli$ ) _s1 & ! incessant ro> ( artill]y ?us kept up1 cov]$ completely ! rumbl+ ( wagons & ordnance4 ,z soon z ! fir+ comm5c$1 ! deta*m5t "u ,g5]al ,?omas set out on its cauti\s & secret m>* f ! l9es ( ,roxbury & ,dor*e/]4 ,ev]y?+ 0 conduct$ z regul>ly & quietly z possible4 ,a cov]+ p>ty ( eight hundr$ m5 prec$$ ! c>ts ) ! intr5*+ tools2 !n came ,g5]al ,?omas ) ! work+ p>ty1 twelve hundr$ /rong1 foll[$ by a tra9 ( ?ree hundr$ wagons1 lad5 ) fasc9es1 gabions1 & hay screw$ into bundles ( sev5 or eight hundr$ weight4 ,a great numb] ( su* bundles 7 rang$ 9 a l9e along ,dor*e/] ,neck on ! side next ! enemy1 to protect ! troops1 :ile pass+1 f be+ rak$ by ! fire ( ! enemy4 ,=tunately1 al?\gh ! moon1 z ,wa%+ton writes1 0 %9+ 9 its full lu/re1 ! fla% & ro> ( cannonry f opposite po9ts1 & ! bur/+ ( bomb%ells high 9 ! air1 s engag$ & div]t$ ! att5tion ( ! enemy1 t ! deta*m5t rea*$ ! heights ab\t eight o'clock )\t be+ he>d or p]ceiv$4 ,! cov]+ p>ty !n divid$2 "o half proce$$ to ! po9t ne>e/ ,bo/on1 ! o!r to ! "o ne>e/ to ,ca/le ,williams4 ,! work+ p>ty comm5c$ to =tify1 "u ! directions ( ,gridley1 ! vet]an eng9e]1 :o _h plann$ ! works on ,bunk]'s ,hill4 ,x 0 sev]e labor1 = ! e>? 0 froz5 eighte5 in*es deep2 b ! m5 work$ ) m ?an _! usual _s2 = ! eye ( ! comm&]-9-*ief 0 ^u !m4 ,?\gh n call$ !re by 8 duties1 ,wa%+ton c\ld n be abs5t f ?is ev5tful op]ation4 ,! labors ( ! night 7 c>ri$ on ) activity & address4 ,:5 a relief p>ty arriv$ at f\r o'clock 9 ! morn+1 two =ts 7 9 suffici5t =w>dness to furni% protection aga9/ small-arms & grape-%ot2 & su* use 0 made ( ! fasc9es & bundles ( screw$ hay1 t1 at dawn1 a =midable-look+ =tress fr[n$ along ! height4 ,h[e gaz$ at ! mu%room =tress ) a/oni%m5t1 z x loom$ indi/9ctly1 b gr&ly1 ?r\gh a morn+ fog4 ,! rebels1 exclaim$ he1 h done m "w 9 "o night ?an my :ole army w\ld h done 9 "o mon?4 ,wa%+ton _h wat*$ ) int5se anxiety ! effect ( ! revelation at daybreak4 ,an ,am]ican1 :o 0 on ,dor*e/] ,heights1 gives a picture ( ! sc5e4 ,a trem5d\s cannonade 0 comm5c$ f ! =ts 9 ,bo/on & ! %ipp+ 9 ! h>bor4 ,cannon %ot1 writes he1 are cont9ually roll+ & reb\nd+ ov] ! hill1 & x is a/oni%+ to obs]ve h[ little our soldi]s are t]rifi$ by !m4 ,! royal troops are p]ceiv$ to be 9 motion1 z if emb>k+ to pass ! h>bor & l& on ,dor*e/] %ore1 to attack our works4 ,! hills & elevations 9 ?is vic9ity are cov]$ ) spectators1 to witness de$s ( horror 9 ! expect$ conflict4 ,g5]al ,?omas 0 re9=c$ ) two ?\s& m54 ,old ,putnam /ood ready to make a desc5t ^u ! nor? side ( ! t[n1 ) 8 f\r ?\s& pick$ m51 z soon z ! heights on ! s\? %\ld be assail$4 ,z ,wa%+ton rode ab\t ! heights1 he rem9d$ ! troops t x 0 ! #e? ( ,m>*1 ! anniv]s>y ( ! ,bo/on massacre1 & call$ on !m to rev5ge ! slaught] ( _! bre?r54 ,!y answ]$ him ) %\ts4 ,h[e1 9 ! meantime1 0 p]plex$ betwe5 8 pride & ! haz>ds ( 8 position4 ,9 8 lett]s to ! m9i/ry1 he _h sc\t$ ! idea ( be+ 9 dang] f ! rebels4 ,he _h hop$ !y w\ld attack him4 ,app>5tly1 !y 7 ab\t to fulfil 8 hopes1 & ) =midable advantages ( position4 ,he mu/ dislodge !m f ,dor*e/] ,heights1 or evacuate ,bo/on4 ,! latt] 0 an alt]native too mortify+ to be readily adopt$4 ,he resolv$ on an attack1 b x 0 to be a night "o4 ,9 ! ev5+ ! ,briti% began to move4 ,"l ,p]cy 0 to lead ! attack4 ,tw5ty-five hundr$ m5 7 emb>k$ 9 transports1 :i* 7 to convey !m to ! r5dezv\s at ,ca/le ,william4 ,a viol5t /orm set 9 f ! ea/4 ,! transports c\ld n rea* _! place ( de/9ation4 ,! m5-(-w> c\ld n cov] & support !m4 ,a furi\s surf beat on ! %ore :]e ! boats w\ld h to l&4 ,! attack 0 consequ5tly po/pon$ until ! foll[+ day4 ,t day 0 equally unpropiti\s4 ,! /orm cont9u$1 ) torr5ts ( ra94 ,! attack 0 aga9 po/pon$4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! ,am]icans w5t on /r5g!n+ _! works2 by ! "t ! /orm subsid$1 ,g5]al ,h[e deem$ !m too /rong to be easily c>ri$2 ! attempt1 !re=e1 0 rel9qui%$ altoge!r4 ,:at 0 to be done8 ,! %ells ?r[n f ! heights into ! t[n prov$ t x 0 no long] t5able4 ,! fleet 0 equally expos$4 ,admiral ,%uldham1 ! successor to ,graves1 assur$ ,h[e t if ! ,am]icans ma9ta9$ possession ( ! heights1 8 %ips c\ld n rema9 9 ! h>bor4 ,x 0 det]m9$1 !re=e1 9 a c\ncil ( w>1 to evacuate ! place z soon z possible4 ,b n[ came on a humiliat+ p]plexity4 ,! troops1 9 emb>k+1 w\ld be expos$ to a de/ructive fire4 ,h[ 0 ?is to be prev5t$8 ,g5]al ,h[e's pride w\ld n suff] him to make capitulations2 he endeavor$ to "w on ! fe>s ( ! ,bo/onians1 by h9t+ t if 8 troops 7 mole/$ :ile emb>k+1 he might be oblig$ to cov] _! retreat by sett+ fire to ! t[n4 ,! h9t _h its effect4 ,sev]al ( ! pr9cipal inhabitants communicat$ ) him ?r\gh ! m$ium ( ,g5]al ,rob]tson4 ,! result ( ! negotiation 0 t a pap] 0 concoct$ & sign$ by sev]al ( ! select m5 ( ,bo/on1 /at+ ! fe>s !y _h ent]ta9$ ( ! de/ruction ( ! place1 b t ^? fe>s _h be5 quiet$ by ,g5]al ,h[e's decl>ation t x %\ld rema9 un9jur$1 provid$ 8 troops 7 unmole/$ :ile emb>k+2 ! select m51 !re=e1 begg$ "s assurance t s dreadful a calamity might n be br\ght on1 by any measures f )\t4 ,?is pap] 0 s5t out f ,bo/on1 on ! ev5+ ( ! #h?1 ) a flag ( truce1 :i* bore x to ! ,am]ican l9es at ,roxbury4 ,!re x 0 receiv$ by ,colonel ,le>n$1 & c>ri$ by him to head-qu>t]s4 ,wa%+ton consult$ ) su* ( ! g5]al (fic]s z he c\ld imm$iately assemble4 ,! pap] 0 n address$ to him1 nor to any "o else4 ,x 0 n au!nticat$ by ! signature ( ,g5]al ,h[e2 nor 0 !re any o!r act oblig+ t comm&] to fulfil ! promise ass]t$ to h be5 made by him4 ,x 0 deem$ prop]1 !re=e1 t ,wa%+ton %\ld give no answ] to ! pap]2 b t ,colonel ,le>n$ %\ld signify 9 a lett] 8 hav+ laid x be=e ! comm&]-9-*ief1 & ! reasons assign$ = n answ]+ x4 ,) ?is uncompromis+ lett]1 ! flag return$ to ,bo/on4 ,! ,am]icans susp5d$ _! fire1 b cont9u$ to =tify _! positions4 ,daily prep>ations 7 n[ made by ! enemy = dep>ture4 ,by proclamation1 ! inhabitants 7 ord]$ to deliv] up all l95 & wooll5 goods1 & all o!r goods t1 9 possession ( ! rebels1 w\ld aid !m 9 c>ry+ on ! w>4 ,= "s days ! emb>kation ( ! troops 0 delay$ by adv]se w9ds4 ,wa%+ton1 :o 0 imp]fectly in=m$ ( affairs 9 ,bo/on1 fe>$ t ! movem5ts !re might be a fe9t4 ,det]m9$ to br+ ?+s to a crisis1 he deta*$ a =ce to ,nook's ,hill on ,saturday1 ! #af?1 :i* ?rew up a brea/work 9 ! night reg>dless ( ! cannonad+ ( ! enemy4 ,?is comm&$ ,bo/on ,neck1 & ! s\? "p ( ! t[n1 & a des]t] br\ght a false report to ! ,briti% t a g5]al assault 0 int5d$4 ,! emb>kation1 s long delay$1 began ) hurry & confusion at f\r o'clock 9 ! morn+4 ,! h>bor ( ,bo/on soon pres5t$ a /rik+ & tumultu\s sc5e4 ,!re 7 sev5ty-eight %ips & transports ca/+ loose = sea1 & elev5 or twelve ?\s& m51 soldi]s1 sailors1 & refugees1 hurry+ to emb>k2 _m1 especially ( ! latt]1 ) _! families & p]sonal effects4 ,! refugees1 9 fact1 labor$ "u great] disadvantages ?an ! k+'s troops1 be+ oblig$ to man _! own vessels1 z suffici5t seam5 c\ld n be sp>$ f ! k+'s transports4 ,:ile ?is tumultu\s emb>kation 0 go+ on1 ! ,am]icans look$ on 9 sil5ce f _! batt]ies on ,dor*e/] ,heights1 )\t fir+ a %ot4 ,at an e>ly h\r ( ! morn+1 ! troops /ation$ at ,cambridge & ,roxbury _h p>ad$1 & sev]al regim5ts "u ,putnam _h emb>k$ 9 boats1 & dropp$ d[n ,*>les ,riv]1 to ,sewall's ,po9t1 to wat* ! movem5ts ( ! enemy by l& & wat]4 ,ab\t n9e o'clock a l>ge body ( troops 0 se5 m>*+ d[n ,bunk]'s ,hill1 :ile boats full ( soldi]s 7 putt+ (f = ! %ipp+4 ,two sc\ts 7 s5t f ! camp to reconnoitre4 ,! works appe>$ /ill to be occupi$1 = s5tries 7 po/$ ab\t !m ) %\ld]$ muskets4 ,obs]v+ !m to be motionless1 ! sc\ts made ne>] scrut9y1 & discov]$ !m to be m]e effigies1 set up to delay ! advance ( ! ,am]icans4 ,pu%+ on1 !y f\nd ! works des]t$1 & gave signal ( ! fact2 :]eupon1 a deta*m5t 0 s5t f ! camp to take possession4 ,"p ( ,putnam's troops 7 n[ s5t back to ,cambridge2 a "p 7 ord]$ =w>d to occupy ,bo/on4 ,g5]al ,w>d1 too1 ) five hundr$ m51 made 8 way f ,roxbury1 across ! neck1 ab\t :i* ! enemy _h scatt]$ caltrops or cr[s' feet1#a to imp$e invasion4 ,! gates 7 unb>r$ & ?r[n op51 & ! ,am]icans ent]$ 9 triumph1 ) drums beat+ & colors fly+4 ,footnote #a3 ,iron balls1 ) f\r %>p po9ts1 to w\nd ! feet ( m5 or horses4 ,by t5 o'clock ! enemy 7 all emb>k$ & "u way3 ,putnam _h tak5 comm& ( ! city1 & occupi$ ! important po9ts1 & ! flag ( ?irte5 /ripes1 ! /&>d ( ! ,union1 float$ above all ! =ts4 ,on ! foll[+ day1 ,wa%+ton himself ent]$ ! t[n :]e he 0 joyfully welcom$4 ,! em95t s]vices ( ,wa%+ton ?r\gh\t ?is ardu\s siege1 8 admirable managem5t1 by :i*1 9 ! c\rse ( a few mon?s1 an undiscipl9$ b& ( husb&m5 became soldi]s1 & 7 enabl$ to inve/1 = ne>ly a ye>1 & f9ally to expel a brave army ( vet]ans1 comm&$ by ! mo/ exp]i5c$ g5]als1 drew =? ! en?usia/ic applause ( ! nation4 ,on motion ( ,john ,adams1 :o _h fir/ mov$ 8 nom9ation z comm&]-9-*ief1 a unanim\s vote ( ?anks to him 0 pass$ 9 ,congress2 & x 0 ord]$ t a gold m$al be /ruck1 commemorat+ ! evacuation ( ,bo/on1 be>+ ! effigy ( ,wa%+ton z its deliv]]4 ,! ,briti% fleet be>+ ! army f ,bo/on1 _h disappe>$ f ! coa/4 ,:i!r !y are b\nd1 & :]e !y next w pit* _! t5ts1 writes ,wa%+ton1 ,i "k n4 ,he conjectur$ _! de/9ation to be ,new ,york1 & made 8 arrangem5ts accord+ly2 b he 0 mi/ak54 ,g5]al ,h[e _h /e]$ = ,halifax1 !re to await ! arrival ( /rong re9=cem5ts f ,engl&1 & ! fleet ( 8 bro!r1 ,admiral ,"l ,h[e2 :o 0 to be comm&]-9-*ief ( ! naval =ces on ! ,nor? ,am]ican /ation4 ,x 0 presum$ ! enemy1 9 ! ensu+ campaign1 w\ld direct _! op]ations aga9/ ! ,middle & ,s\!rn colonies4 ,congress divid$ ! colonies into two dep>tm5ts2 "o1 compreh5d+ ,new ,york1 ,new ,j]sey1 ,p5nsylvania1 ,delaw>e & ,m>yl&1 0 to be "u ! comm& ( a major-g5]al1 & two brigadi]-g5]als2 ! o!r1 compris+ ,virg9ia1 ! ,c>ol9as & ,georgia1 to be "u ! comm& ( a major-g5]al & f\r brigadi]s4 ,9 ?is new arrangem5t1 ! ord]s de/9+ ,g5]al ,lee to ,canada 7 sup]s$$1 & he 0 appo9t$ to ! comm& ( ! ,s\!rn dep>tm5t1 :]e he 0 to keep wat* ^u ! movem5ts ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton4 ,! comm& 9 ,canada 0 giv5 to ,g5]al ,?omas1 :o _h di/+ui%$ himself at ,roxbury & 0 promot$ to ! rank ( major-g5]al4 ,x w\ld h be5 giv5 to ,s*uyl]1 b = ! infirm /ate ( 8 heal?2 /ill ,congress express$ a reliance on 8 ef=ts to complete ! "w s conspicu\sly begun & well conduct$ "u 8 ord]s1 9 ! la/ campaign2 &1 z n m]ely ! success b ! v exi/5ce ( ! army 9 ,canada w\ld dep5d on supplies s5t f ^! colonies across ! lakes1 he 0 requir$1 until fur!r ord]s1 to fix 8 head-qu>t]s at ,albany1 :]e1 )\t be+ expos$ to ! fatigue ( ! camp until 8 heal? 0 p]fectly re/or$1 he w\ld be 9 a situation to =w>d supplies2 to sup]9t5d ! op]ations necess>y = ! def5ce ( ,new ,york & ! ,hudson ,riv]1 & ! affairs ( ! :ole middle dep>tm5t4 ,lee set out = ! ,s\? on ! #g? ( ,m>*1 c>ry+ ) him 8 bold _s1 8 %rewd sagacity1 & 8 :imsical & spl5etic humors4 ,brigadi]-g5]al ,"l ,/irl+ rema9$ 9 tempor>y comm& at ,new ,york4 ,wa%+ton1 presum+ t ! ,briti% fleet _h /e]$ = t port ) ! =ce :i* _h evacuat$ ,bo/on1 ha/5$ deta*m5ts ?i!r "u ,g5]als ,hea? & ,sullivan1 & wrote = ?ree ?\s& additional m5 to be furni%$ by ,connecticut4 ,! comm& ( ! :ole he gave to ,g5]al ,putnam1 :o 0 ord]$ to =tify ! city & ! passes ( ! ,hudson accord+ to ! plans ( ,g5]al ,lee4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,wa%+ton delay$ to come on himself1 until he %\ld h pu%$ =w>d ! ma9 body ( 8 army by divisions4 ,lee's anticipations t laxity & confusion w\ld prevail aft] 8 dep>ture1 7 n realiz$4 ,! vet]an ,putnam1 on tak+ comm&1 put ! city "u rigor\s milit>y rule4 ,all communication betwe5 ! m9i/]ial fleet & %ore 0 /opp$2 ! %ips 7 no long] to be furni%$ ) provisions4 ,any p]son tak5 9 ! act ( hold+ communication ) !m w\ld be consid]$ an enemy1 & treat$ accord+ly4 ,wa%+ton came on by ! way ( ,provid5ce1 ,norwi* & ,new ,london1 exp$it+ ! emb>kation ( troops f ^! po/s1 & arriv$ at ,new ,york on ! #ac? ( ,april4 ,_m ( ! works :i* ,lee _h comm5c$ 7 by ?is "t f9i%$2 o!rs 7 9 progress4 ,x 0 appreh5d$ ! pr9cipal op]ations ( ! enemy w\ld be on ,long ,isl&1 ! high gr\nds ( :i*1 9 ! neighborhood ( ,brooklyn1 comm&$ ! city4 ,wa%+ton saw t an able & effici5t (fic] 0 ne$$ at t place4 ,gre5e 0 accord+ly /ation$ !re1 ) a division ( ! army4 ,he imm$iately proce$$ to complete ! =tifications ( t important po/1 & to make himself acqua9t$ ) ! topography & ! def5sive po9ts ( ! surr\nd+ c\ntry4 ,! aggregate =ce di/ribut$ at sev]al ext5sive po/s 9 ,new ,york & its environs1 & on ,long ,isl&1 ,/at5 ,isl& & else:]e1 am\nt$ to little m ?an t5 ?\s& m52 "s ( ^? 7 on ! sick li/1 o!rs abs5t on comm&1 or on furl\gh2 !re 7 b ab\t eight ?\s& available & fit = duty4 ,^!1 too1 7 )\t pay2 ^? rec5tly enli/$ )\t arms1 & no "o c\ld say :]e arms 7 to be procur$4 ,wa%+ton saw ! inadequacy ( ! =ce to ! purposes requir$ & 0 full ( solicitude ab\t ! security ( a place1 ! c5tral po9t ( ! ,conf$]acy1 & ! gr& deposit ( ordnance & milit>y /ores4 ,! process ( =tify+ ! place _h induc$ ! %ips ( w> to fall d[n into ! out] bay1 )9 ! ,hook1 upw>ds ( tw5ty miles f ! city2 b ,gov]nor ,tryon 0 /ill on bo>d ( "o ( !m1 keep+ up an active correspond5ce ) ! tories on ,/at5 & ,long ,isl&s1 & 9 o!r p>ts ( ! neighborhood4 ,9 addition to 8 c>es ab\t ! security ( ,new ,york1 ,wa%+ton _h to provide = ! p]il\s exig5cies ( ! army 9 ,canada4 ,s9ce 8 arrival 9 ! city1 f\r regim5ts ( troops1 a company ( riflem5 & ano!r ( artific]s _h be5 deta*$ "u ! comm& ( ,brigadi]-g5]al ,?ompson1 & a fur!r corps ( six regim5ts "u ,brigadi]-g5]al ,sullivan1 ) ord]s to jo9 ,g5]al ,?omas z soon z possible4 ,/ill ,congress inquir$ ( him :e!r fur!r re9=cem5ts to ! army 9 ,canada w\ld n be necess>y1 & :e!r !y c\ld be sp>$ f ! army 9 ,new ,york4 ,8 reply %[s ! peculi> p]plexities ( 8 situation & ! torm5t+ unc]ta9ty 9 :i* he 0 kept1 z to :]e ! next /orm ( w> w\ld break4 ,) respect to s5d+ m troops to t c\ntry1 ,i am really at a loss :at to advise1 z x is impossible1 at pres5t1 to "k ! designs ( ! enemy4 ,%\ld !y s5d ! :ole =ce "u ,g5]al ,h[e up ! riv] ,/4 ,lawr5ce1 to relieve ,quebec & recov] ,canada1 ! troops gone & n[ go+ w be insuffici5t to /op _! progress2 &1 %\ld !y ?9k prop] to s5d t1 or an equal =ce1 ?is way f ,great ,brita91 = ! purpose ( possess+ ?is city & secur+ ! navigation ( ,hudson's ,riv]1 ! troops left "h w n be suffici5t to oppose !m2 & yet1 = any?+ we "k1 ,i ?9k x n improbable !y may attempt bo?2 bo? be+ ( ! greate/ importance to !m1 if !y h m54 ,i c\ld wi%1 inde$1 t ! army 9 ,canada %\ld be m p[]fully re9=c$2 at ! same "t1 ,i am consci\s t ! tru/+ ( ?is important po/1 :i* is n[ become ! gr& magaz9e ( ,am]ica1 to ! h&ful ( m5 rema9+ "h1 is runn+ too great a risk4 ,wa%+ton at t "t 0 n aw>e ( ! extraord9>y exp$i5ts ,engl& _h rec5tly resort$ to aga9/ ! next campaign4 ,! ,duke ( ,brunswick1 ! ,l&grave ( ,hesse ,cassel1 & ! ,h]$it>y ,pr9ce ( ,cassel1 ,c\nt ( ,hanau1 _h be5 subsidiz$ to furni% troops to assi/ 9 ! subjugation ( h] colonies4 ,f\r ?\s& ?ree hundr$ ,brunswick troops1 & ne>ly ?irte5 ?\s& ,hessians1 _h ent]$ ! ,briti% s]vice4 ,beside ! subsidy exact$ by ! ,g]man pr9ces1 !y 7 to be paid sev5 p\nds f\r %ill+s & f\r p5ce /]l+ = e soldi] furni%$ by !m1 & z mu* m = e "o sla94 ,,*apt] ,,xxviii4 ,,rev]ses ,,9 ,,canada4--,,! ,,highl&s4--,,close ,,( ,,! ,,invasion ,,( ,,canada4 ,we left ,arnold be=e ! walls ( ,quebec1 w\nd$1 crippl$1 almo/ disabl$1 yet n di%e>t5$1 blockad+ t pr\d t[n ) a =ce inf]ior1 by half1 9 numb] to t ( ! g>rison4 ,= 8 gallant s]vices1 ,congress promot$ him 9 ,janu>y to ! rank ( brigadi]-g5]al4 ,?r\gh\t ! w9t] he kept up ! blockade ) 8 %att]$ army2 ?\gh _h ,c>leton v5tur$ ^u a sortie1 he might h be5 =c$ to decamp4 ,arnold _h difficulties ( all k9ds to cont5d )4 ,8 milit>y *e/ 0 exhau/$2 8 troops 7 9 want ( necess>ies2 sickness ?9n$ 8 ranks4 ,at "o "t1 8 =ce 0 r$uc$ to five hundr$ m51 & = two mon?s1 ) all 8 recruitm5ts ( raw militia1 did n exce$ sev5 hundr$4 ,! failure ( ! attack on ,quebec _h weak5$ ! cause among ! ,canadians2 ! peasantry _h be5 displeas$ by ! conduct ( ! ,am]ican troops2 !y _h once welcom$ !m z deliv]]s2 !y n[ began to reg>d !m z intrud]s4 ,not)/&+ all ^! disc\ragem5ts1 ,arnold /ill kept up a bold face3 cut (f supplies occasionally1 & h>ass$ ! place ) al>ms4 ,hav+ repair$ 8 batt]ies1 he op5$ a fire ^u ! t[n1 b ) little effect2 ! be/ "p ( ! artill]i/s1 ) ,lamb1 _! capable comm&]1 7 prison]s )9 ! walls4 ,on ! #a/ day ( ,april1 ,g5]al ,woo/] arriv$ f ,montreal1 ) re9=cem5ts1 & took ! comm&4 ,! day aft] 8 arrival1 ,arnold1 by ! fall+ ( 8 horse1 aga9 receiv$ an injury on ! leg rec5tly w\nd$1 & 0 disabl$ = upw>ds ( a week4 ,consid]+ himself slight$ by ,g5]al ,woo/]1 :o did n consult him 9 milit>y affairs1 he obta9$ leave ( abs5ce until he %\ld be recov]$ f 8 lam5ess1 & repair$ to ,montreal1 :]e he took comm&4 ,g5]al ,?omas arriv$ at ! camp 9 ! c\rse ( ,april1 & f\nd ! army 9 a =lorn condition1 scatt]$ at diff]5t po/s1 & on ! isl& ( ,orleans4 ,x 0 num]ically increas$ to upw>ds ( two ?\s& m51 b sev]al hundr$ 7 unfit = s]vice4 ,! small-pox _h made great ravages4 ,!y _h inoculat$ ea* o!r4 ,9 _! sick & debilitat$ /ate !y 7 )\t b>racks1 & almo/ )\t m$ic9e4 ,a portion1 ^: t]m ( enli/m5t _h expir$1 refus$ to d duty1 & clamor$ = _! dis*>ge4 ,! w9t] 0 ov]1 ! riv] 0 break+ up1 re9=cem5ts to ! g>rison might imm$iately be expect$1 & !n ! case w\ld be desp]ate4 ,obs]v+ t ! riv] ab\t ,quebec 0 cle> ( ice1 ,g5]al ,?omas det]m9$ on a bold ef=t4 ,x 0 to s5d up a fire-%ip ) ! flood1 &1 :ile ! %ips 9 ! h>bor 7 9 flames1 & ! t[n 9 confusion1 to scale ! walls4 ,accord+ly1 on ! #c;d ( ,may ! troops turn$ out ) scal+ ladd]s2 ! fire-%ip came up ! riv] "u easy sail1 & arriv$ ne> ! %ipp+ be=e x 0 discov]$4 ,x 0 fir$ into4 ,! crew appli$ a sl[ mat* to ! tra9 & pull$ (f4 ,! %ip 0 soon 9 a blaze1 b ! flames caught & consum$ ! sails2 h] way 0 *eck$1 & %e drift$ (f h>mlessly ) ! ebb+ tide4 ,! re/ ( ! plan 01 ( c\rse1 ab&on$4 ,no?+ n[ rema9$ b to retreat be=e ! enemy %\ld be re9=c$4 ,prep>ations 7 made 9 all ha/e to emb>k ! sick & ! milit>y /ores4 ,:ile ?is 0 tak+ place1 five %ips made _! way into ! h>bor1 on ! #f? ( ,may1 & began to l& troops4 ,?us re9=c$1 ,g5]al ,c>leton salli$ =? ) eight hundr$ or a ?\s& m54 ,! ,am]icans 7 9 no condition to )/& ! attack4 ,!y _h no intr5*m5ts1 & c\ld n mu/] ?ree hundr$ m5 at any po9t4 ,a precipitate retreat 0 ! consequ5ce1 9 :i* baggage1 artill]y1 ev]y?+ 0 ab&on$4 ,ev5 ! sick 7 left beh9d2 _m ( :om crawl$ away f ! camp hospitals1 & took refuge 9 ! woods1 or among ! ,canadian peasantry4 ,g5]al ,?omas came to a halt at po9t ,des*ambault1 ab\t sixty miles above ,quebec1 & call$ a c\ncil ( w> to consid] :at 0 to be done4 ,! enemy's %ips 7 ha/5+ up ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce2 "s 7 already b two or ?ree leagues di/ant4 ,! camp 0 )\t cannon2 p[d]1 =w>d$ by ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 _h fall5 into ! enemy's h&s2 !re 7 n provisions en\gh to subsi/ ! army = m ?an two or ?ree days2 ! m5-(-w>1 too1 might run up ! riv]1 int]cept all _! res\rces1 & r$uce !m to ! same extremity !y _h exp]i5c$ be=e ,quebec4 ,x 0 resolv$1 !re=e1 to asc5d ! riv] /ill fur!r4 ,g5]al ,?omas1 h[ev]1 det]m9$ to s5d =w>d ! invalids1 b to rema9 at ,po9t ,des*ambault1 ) ab\t five hundr$ m51 until he %\ld receive ord]s f ,montreal & le>n :e!r su* supplies c\ld be =w>d$ imm$iately z w\ld enable him to def5d 8 position4 ,! despat*es ( ,g5]al ,?omas1 sett+ =? ! disa/r\s /ate ( affairs1 _h a di%e>t5+ effect on ,s*uyl]1 :o fe>$ ! army w\ld be oblig$ to ab&on ,canada4 ,wa%+ton1 on ! contr>y1 spoke *e]+ly on ! subject4 ,he regrett$ t ! troops _h n be5 able to make a /& at ,po9t ,des*ambault1 b hop$ !y w\ld ma9ta9 a po/ z f> d[n ! riv] z possible4 ,! rev]ses 9 ,canada1 :i* spread con/]nation ?r\gh ! ,new ,engl& fronti]1 n[ laid op5 to invasion1 /r5g!n$ ! ill-w & prejudice t prevail$ 9 ! ,ea/]n ,/ates aga9/ ,g5]al ,s*uyl]4 ,he 0 /igmatiz$ z ! cause ( ! late rev]ses1 & 0 ev5 accus$ ( be+ untrue to 8 c\ntry4 ,committees1 :i* ! al>m+ /ate ( affairs _h caus$ to be organiz$ 9 v>i\s c\nties1 address$ ,wa%+ton on ! subject1 :i*1 revil+ ,s*uyl]1 he at once dem&$ a c\rt ( inquiry4 ,x is prop] to add t ! committees 9 "q1 aft] inve/igat+ ! evid5ce1 ackn[l$g$ to ,wa%+ton t _! suspicions _h be5 :olly gr\ndless4 ,z ! rev]ses 9 ,canada w\ld affect ! =tunes ( ! ,revolution else:]e1 ,wa%+ton s5t ,g5]al ,gates to lay ! despat*es conc]n+ !m be=e ,congress4 ,sc>ce _h ,gates dep>t$ on 8 mission 7,may #ai?71 :5 ,wa%+ton himself receiv$ a summons to ,philadelphia1 to advise ) ,congress conc]n+ ! op5+ campaign4 ,he 0 in=m$ also t ,gates1 on ! #af? ( ,may1 _h be5 promot$ to ! rank ( major-g5]al1 & ,miffl5 to t ( brigadi]-g5]al1 & a wi% 0 intimat$ t !y might take ! comm& ( ,bo/on4 ,wa%+ton prep>$ to proce$ to ,philadelphia4 ,9 8 p>t+ in/ructions to ,putnam1 :o1 z ! olde/ major-g5]al 9 ! city1 w\ld h ! comm& dur+ 8 abs5ce1 ,wa%+ton in=m$ him ( ! int5tion ( ! ,prov9cial ,congress ( ,new ,york to seize ! pr9cipal tories & disaffect$ p]sons 9 ! city & ! surr\nd+ c\ntry1 especially on ,long ,isl&1 & au?oriz$ him to af=d milit>y aid1 if requir$1 to c>ry ! same into execution4 ,he 0 also to s5d ,"l ,/irl+1 ,colonel ,putnam ! eng9e]1 & ,colonel ,knox1 if he c\ld be sp>$1 up to ! ,highl&s1 to exam9e ! /ate ( ! =ts & g>risons1 & report :at 0 necess>y to put !m 9 a po/ure ( def5ce4 ,! g5]al1 accompani$ by ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton1 dep>t$ f ,new ,york on ! #ba/ ( ,may1 & !y 7 invit$ by ,mr4 ,hancock1 ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 to be 8 gue/s dur+ _! soj\rn at ,philadelphia4 ,wa%+ton1 9 8 conf]5ces ) ,congress1 r\ndly express$ 8 conviction t no accommodation c\ld be effect$ ) ,great ,brita9 on acceptable t]ms4 ,m9i/]iali/s _h decl>$ 9 ,p>liam5t t1 ! sword be+ drawn1 ! mo/ co]cive measures w\ld be p]sev]$ 9 until !re 0 complete submission4 ,! rec5t subsidiz+ ( =eign troops 0 a "p ( ?is policy1 & indicat$ unsp>+ ho/ility4 ,a protract$ w>1 !re=e1 0 inevitable2 b x w\ld be impossible to c>ry x on successfully ) ! scanty =ce actually embodi$1 & ) transi5t enli/m5ts ( militia4 ,9 consequ5ce ( 8 repres5tations1 resolutions 7 pass$ 9 ,congress t soldi]s %\ld be enli/$ = ?ree ye>s1 ) a b\nty ( t5 doll>s = ea* recruit2 t ! army at ,new ,york %\ld be re9=c$ until ! #a/ ( ,decemb] ) ?irte5 ?\s& eight hundr$ militia2 t gondolas & fire-rafts %\ld be built to prev5t ! m5-(-w> & enemy's %ips f com+ into ,new ,york ,bay1 or ! ,n>r[s2 & t a fly+ camp ( t5 ?\s& militia1 furni%$ by ,p5nsylvania1 ,delaw>e & ,m>yl&1 & likewise engag$ until ! #a/ ( ,decemb]1 %\ld be /ation$ 9 ! ,j]seys = ! def5ce ( ! ,middle colonies4 ,wa%+ton 01 moreov]1 emp[]$1 9 case ( em]g5cy1 to call on ! neighbor+ colonies = tempor>y aid ) _! militia4 ,ano!r important result ( 8 conf]5ces ) ,congress 0 ! e/abli%m5t ( a w> (fice4 ,milit>y affairs _h hi!rto be5 ref]r$ 9 ,congress to committees casually appo9t$1 & _h consequ5tly be5 subject to great irregul>ity & neglect4 ,h5ce=? a p]man5t committee1 entitl$ ! ,bo>d ( ,w> & ,ordnance1 0 to take cognizance ( !m4 ,! fir/ bo>d 0 compos$ ( five memb]s--,john ,adams1 ,colonel ,b5jam9 ,h>rison1 ,rog] ,%]man1 ,james ,wilson1 & ,edw>d ,rutl$ge2 ) ,ri*>d ,pet]s z secret>y4 ,x w5t into op]ation on ! #ab? ( ,june4 ,:ile at ,philadelphia1 ,wa%+ton _h frequ5t consultations ) ,george ,cl9ton1 "o ( ! delegates f ,new ,york1 conc]n+ ! int]ior def5ces ( t prov9ce1 especially ^? connect$ ) ! security ( ! ,highl&s ( ! ,hudson1 :]e "p ( ! regim5t ( ,colonel ,james ,cl9ton1 ! bro!r ( ! delegate1 0 /ation$4 ,he 0 gratifi$1 also1 by procur+ ! appo9tm5t ( 8 late secret>y1 ,joseph ,re$1 to ! po/ ( adjutant-g5]al1 vacat$ by ! promotion ( ,g5]al ,gates1 ?us plac+ him once m by 8 side4 ,despat*es f ,canada cont9u$ to be disa/r\s4 ,a po/ /ation$ at ! ,c$>s1 =ty miles above ,montreal consi/+ ( ab\t f\r hundr$ m51 _h be5 intimidat$ into a surr5d] by a body ( ,canadians & ,indians4 ,a =ce ( "o hundr$ m51 s5t to ! relief ( ! po/1 0 also captur$4 ,! enemy 0 pursu$ by ,arnold1 & ov]tak5 ne> ,/4 ,anns1 above ! rapids ( ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce4 ,! prison]s captur$ at ! ,c$>s 7 ?reat5$ ) massacre if ,arnold %\ld attack2 & ?is l$ to negotiations :i* result$ 9 _! ex*ange4 ,:ile ^! ev5ts 7 occurr+ mis*ief 0 brew+ 9 ano!r qu>t]4 ,colonel ,guy ,johnson1 ) ,brant & ! ,butl]s1 _h be5 hold+ c\ncils ) ! ,indians1 & 7 ?reat5+ a m>aud on ! ,mohawk c\ntry4 ,a correspond5ce 0 c>ri$ on betwe5 ,guy ,johnson & 8 c\s91 ,sir ,john ,johnson1 :o 0 said to be prep>+ to co-op]ate ) 8 ,scot* dep5d5ts4 ,s*uyl] consid]$ ?is a brea* ( ,sir ,john's p>ole1 & s5t ,colonel ,dayton to appreh5d him4 ,sir ,john1 ) a numb] ( 8 t5ants1 retreat$ = refuge among ! ,indians4 ,%ortly aft] ?is came intellig5ce t ,sir ,john1 ) 8 ,scot* w>riors & ,indian allies1 0 actually com+ d[n ! valley ( ! ,mohawk1 b5t on rev5ge1 & prep>$ to lay ev]y?+ to wa/e4 ,s*uyl] imm$iately collect$ a =ce at ,albany to oppose him2 lett]s f ,wa%+ton direct$ ,s*uyl] to deta* ,colonel ,dayton ) 8 regim5t on t s]vice1 ) in/ructions = him to secure a po/ ^u ! old site ( ,=t ,/anwix4 ,wa%+ton also au?oriz$ ,s*uyl] to hold a conf]5ce ) ! ,six ,nations1 & secure _! active s]vices1 )\t wait+ fur!r directions f ,congress--t body hav+ rec5tly resolv$ to employ ,indian allies4 ,"l ,/irl+1 :o1 by ,wa%+ton's ord]s1 _h visit$ & inspect$ ! def5ces 9 ! ,highl&s1 r5d]$ a report ( _! condition1 ( :i* we give ! purport4 ,=t ,montgom]y1 at ! l[] "p ( ! ,highl&s1 0 on ! we/ bank ( ! riv]1 nor? ( ,dund]b]g 7or ,?und] ,hill74 ,x 0 situat$ on a bank "o hundr$ feet high4 ,! riv] at t place 0 ab\t half a mile wide4 ,opposite ! =t 0 ! promontory ( ,an?ony's ,nose1 _m hundr$ feet high1 accessible only to goats1 or m5 exp]t 9 climb+4 ,a body ( riflem5 /ation$ "h might comm& ! decks ( vessels4 ,=t ,montgom]y appe>$ to ,"l ,/irl+ ! prop] place = a gu>d po/4 ,=t ,con/itution 0 ab\t six miles high] up ! riv]1 on a rocky isl& ( ! same "n1 at a n>r[ /rait :]e ! ,hudson1 %\ld]$ by precipices1 makes a sudd5 b5d r\nd ,we/ ,po9t4 ,a r$\bt1 9 ! op9ion ( ,"l ,/irl+1 w\ld be ne$$ on ! po9t1 n only = ! pres]vation ( ,=t ,con/itution1 b = its own importance4 ,! g>rison ( t =t consi/$ ( two companies ( ,colonel ,james ,cl9ton's regim5t1 & ,capta9 ,wisn]'s company ( m9ute m51 9 all "o hundr$ & sixty rank & file4 ,=t ,montgom]y 0 g>rison$ by ?ree companies ( ! same regim5t1 ab\t two hundr$ rank & file4 ,bo? g>risons 7 mis]ably arm$4 ,! direction ( ! works ( bo? =ts 0 9 ! h&s ( commission]s appo9t$ by ! ,prov9cial ,congress ( ,new ,york4 ,! g5]al comm& ( ! po/s requir$ to be adju/$4 ,9 view ( all ^! circum/ances1 ,wa%+ton1 on ! #ad? ( ,june1 ord]$ ,colonel ,james ,cl9ton to take comm& ( bo? po/s1 & ( all ! troops /ation$ at !m4 ,he seem$ a fit cu/odian = !m1 hav+ be5 a soldi] f 8 y\?2 br\ght up on a fronti] subject to ,indian al>ms & incursions1 & acqua9t$ ) ! /rong po9ts & fa/nesses ( ! ,highl&s4 ,k+'s ,bridge1 & ! heights adjac5t1 consid]$ by ,g5]al ,lee ( ! utmo/ importance to ! communication betwe5 ,new ,york & ! ma9l&1 & to ! security ( ! ,hudson1 7 reconnoitr$ by ,wa%+ton on horseback1 ab\t ! middle ( ! mon?2 ord]+ :]e works %\ld be laid out4 ,brea/works 7 to be ?r[n up = ! def5ce ( ! bridge1 & an advanc$ "w 7subsequ5tly call$ ,=t ,indep5d5ce7 0 to be built beyond x1 on a hill comm&+ ,spyt d5 ,duivel ,creek1 z t inlet ( ! ,hudson is call$1 :i* l9ks x ) ! ,h>lem ,riv]4 ,a /rong "w1 int5d$ z a k9d ( citadel1 0 to cr[n a rocky height betwe5 two & ?ree miles s\? ( ! bridge1 comm&+ ! *annel ( ! ,hudson1 & bel[ x 7 to be r$\bts on ! banks ( ! riv] at ,jeffrey's ,po9t4 ,9 honor ( ! g5]al1 ! citadel receiv$ ! "n ( ,=t ,wa%+ton4 ,:ile ^! prep>ations 7 made = ! protection ( ! ,hudson1 ! works ab\t ,brooklyn on ,long ,isl& 7 c>ri$ on ) great activity1 "u ! sup]9t5d5ce ( ,g5]al ,gre5e4 ,9 a ^w1 ! utmo/ ex]tions 7 made at e po9t1 to put ! city1 its environs1 & ! ,hudson ,riv]1 9 a /ate ( def5ce1 be=e ! arrival ( ano!r ho/ile armam5t4 ,op]ations 9 ,canada 7 n[ draw+ to a disa/r\s close4 ,g5]al ,?omas1 f9d+ x impossible to make a /& at ,po9t ,des*ambault1 _h cont9u$ 8 retreat to ! m\? ( ! ,sorel1 :]e he f\nd ,g5]al ,?ompson ) "p ( ! troops deta*$ by ,wa%+ton1 f ,new ,york1 :o 7 mak+ "s prep>ations = def5ce4 ,%ortly aft] 8 arrival1 he 0 tak5 ill ) ! small-pox1 & remov$ to ,*amblee4 ,he _h prohibit$ inoculation among 8 troops1 because x put too _m ( _! scanty numb] on ! sick li/2 he probably fell a victim to 8 own prohibition1 z he di$ ( t malady on ! #b;d ( ,june4 ,on 8 dea?1 ,g5]al ,sullivan1 :o _h rec5tly arriv$ ) ! ma9 deta*m5t ( troops f ,new ,york1 succe$$ to ! comm&2 ,g5]al ,woo/] hav+ be5 recall$4 ,he advanc$ imm$iately ) 8 brigade to ! m\? ( ! ,sorel1 :]e he f\nd ,g5]al ,?ompson ) b v few troops to def5d t po/1 hav+ deta*$ ,colonel ,/4 ,clair1 ) six or sev5 hundr$ m51 to ,?ree ,riv]s1 ab\t fifty miles d[n ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce1 to give *eck to an advanc$ corps ( ! enemy ( ab\t eight hundr$ regul>s & ,canadians1 "u ! vet]an ,scot1 ,colonel ,maclean4 ,sullivan proce$$ =?) to complete ! works on ! ,sorel2 9 ! meantime he deta*$ ,g5]al ,?ompson ) additional troops to ov]take ,/4 ,clair & assume comm& ( ! :ole p>ty1 :i* w\ld !n am\nt to two ?\s& m54 ,he 0 by no means to attack ! encampm5t at ,?ree ,riv]s1 unless !re 0 great prospect ( success1 z 8 defeat might prove ! total loss ( ,canada4 ,sullivan 0 aim+ at ! comm& 9 ,canada2 & ,wa%+ton sob]ly weigh$ 8 m]its = ! appo9tm5t1 9 a lett] to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress4 ,he is active1 spirit$1 & zeal\sly atta*$ to ! cause4 ,he has 8 wants & he has 8 foibles4444 ,he wants exp]i5ce to move ^u a gr& scale2 = ! limit$ & contract$ k1 :i* any ( u h 9 milit>y matt]s1 /&s 9 v little /ead4 ,sc>ce _h ,wa%+ton despat*$ ?is lett]1 :5 he receiv$ "o f ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 dat$ ! #ah? ( ,june1 in=m+ him t ,major-g5]al ,gates _h be5 appo9t$ to comm& ! =ces 9 ,canada1 & reque/+ him to exp$ite 8 dep>ture z soon z possible4 ,! appo9tm5t ( ,gates has be5 attribut$ to ! influ5ce ( ! ,ea/]n delegates1 ) :om he 0 a favorite2 inde$1 dur+ 8 /ation at ,bo/on1 he _h be5 highly successful 9 cultivat+ ! good graces ( ! ,new ,engl& p4 ,he dep>t$ = 8 comm& on ! #bf? ( ,june1 ve/$ ) extraord9>y p[]s = ! regulation ( affairs 9 t di/ant1 dang]\s1 & %ift+ sc5e4 ,! actual =ce ( ! enemy 9 ,canada _h rec5tly be5 augm5t$ to ab\t #ac1jjj m52 sev]al regim5ts hav+ arriv$ f ,irel&1 "o f ,engl&1 ano!r f ,g5]al ,h[e1 & a body ( ,brunswick troops "u ! ,b>on ,reidesel4 ,( ^!1 ! great] "p 7 on ! way up f ,quebec 9 divisions1 by l& & wat]1 ) ,g5]als ,c>leton1 ,burgoyne1 ,philips & ,reidesel2 :ile a consid]able numb] "u ,g5]al ,fraz] _h arriv$ at ,?ree ,riv]s1 & o!rs1 "u ,g5]al ,nesbit1 lay ne> !m on bo>d ( transports4 ,g5]al ,?ompson coa/$ 9 bateaux along ! "r bank ( ! riv] at t expanse call$ ,lake ,/4 ,pi]re1 & arriv$ at ,nicolete1 :]e he f\nd ,/4 ,clair & 8 deta*m5t4 ,he cross$ ! riv] 9 ! night1 & l&$ a few miles above ,?ree ,riv]s1 int5d+ to surprise ! enemy be=e daylight2 he 0 n aw>e at ! "t t additional troops _h arriv$ "u ,g5]al ,burgoyne4 ,aft] l&+1 he m>*$ ) rapidity t[>d ,?ree ,riv]s1 b 0 l$ by trea*]\s guides into a morass1 & oblig$ to return back ne>ly two miles4 ,day broke1 & he 0 discov]$ f ! %ips4 ,a cannonade 0 op5$ ^u 8 m5 z !y made _! way sl[ly = an h\r & a half ?r\gh a swamp4 ,at l5g? !y arriv$ 9 sight ( ,?ree ,riv]s1 b x 0 to f9d a l>ge =ce drawn up 9 battle array1 "u ,g5]al ,fraz]1 by :om !y 7 w>mly attack$1 & aft] a brief /& ?r[n 9 confusion4 ,?ompson attempt$ to rally 8 troops1 & p>tly succe$$1 until a fire 0 op5$ ^u !m 9 re> by ,nesbit1 :o _h l&$ f 8 %ips4 ,_! r\t n[ 0 complete4 ,g5]al ,?ompson1 ,colonel ,irv9e1 & ab\t two hundr$ m5 7 captur$1 tw5ty-five 7 sla91 & ! re/ pursu$ = sev]al miles ?r\gh a deep swamp4 ,aft] great fatigues & suff]+s1 !y 7 able to get on bo>d ( _! boats1 :i* _h be5 kept f fall+ into ! h&s ( ! enemy4 ,9 ^! !y made _! way back to ! ,sorel1 br++ ,g5]al ,sullivan ! al>m+ intellig5ce ( ! ov]p[]+ =ce t 0 com+ up ! riv]4 ,sullivan made ! desp]ate resolve to def5d ! m\? ( ! ,sorel1 b 0 induc$ to ab&on x by ! unanim\s op9ion ( 8 (fic]s1 & ! evid5t unwill+ness ( 8 troops4 ,dismantl+ 8 batt]ies1 !re=e1 he retreat$ ) 8 artill]y & /ores j be=e ! arrival ( ! enemy1 & 0 foll[$1 /ep by /ep along ! ,sorel1 by a /rong column "u ,g5]al ,burgoyne4 ,on ! #ah? ( ,june he 0 jo9$ by ,g5]al ,arnold ) ?ree hundr$ m51 ! g>rison ( ,montreal1 :o _h cross$ at ,longueil j 9 "t to escape a l>ge deta*m5t ( ! enemy4 ,?us re9=c$1 & ! evacuation ( ,canada be+ det]m9$ on 9 a c\ncil ( w>1 ,sullivan succe$$ 9 de/roy+ ev]y?+ at ,*amblee & ,/4 ,johns t he c\ld n c>ry away1 break+ d[n bridges1 & leav+ =ts & vessels 9 flames1 & cont9u$ 8 retreat to ! ,isle aux ,noix1 :]e he made a halt = "s days1 until he %\ld receive positive ord]s f ,wa%+ton or ,g5]al ,s*uyl]4 ,! l[1 unheal?y situation ( ! ,isle aux ,noix oblig$ him soon to remove 8 camp to ! ,isle la ,motte1 :5ce1 on receiv+ ord]s to t effect f ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 he ultimately emb>k$ ) 8 =ces1 sick & well1 = ,cr[n ,po9t4 ,?us end$ ?is fam\s invasion2 an ent]prise bold 9 its conceptions1 d>+ & h>dy 9 its execution2 full ( +5i\s exp$i5ts1 & haz>d\s exploits2 & :i*1 _h n un=ese5 circum/ances c\nt]act$ its well-devis$ plans1 might h add$ all ,canada to ! ,am]ican conf$]acy4 ,,*apt] ,,xxix4 ,,! ,,army ,,9 ,,new ,,york4 ,! great aim ( ! ,briti%1 at pres5t1 0 to get possession ( ,new ,york & ! ,hudson1 & make !m ! basis ( milit>y op]ations4 ,?is !y hop$ to effect on ! arrival ( a p[]ful armam5t1 h\rly expect$1 & design$ = op]ations on ! seabo>d4 ,at ?is critical juncture !re 0 an al>m ( a conspiracy among ! tories 9 ! city & on ,long ,isl&1 sudd5ly to take up arms & co-op]ate ) ! ,briti% troops on _! arrival4 ,! wilde/ reports 7 9 circulation conc]n+ x4 ,"s ( ! tories 7 to break d[n ,k+'s ,bridge1 o!rs 7 to bl[ up ! magaz9es1 spike ! guns1 & massacre all ! field-(fic]s4 ,wa%+ton 0 to be kill$ or deliv]$ up to ! enemy4 ,"s ( 8 own body-gu>d 7 said to be 9 ! plot4 ,sev]al publicans ( ! city 7 po9t$ out z hav+ aid$ or abett$ x4 ,"o ( ! mo/ not$ 0 ,corbie1 ^: tav]n 0 said to be to ! s\?-ea/ ( ,g5]al ,wa%+ton's h\se1 to ! we/w>d ( ,bay>d's ,woods1 & nor? ( ,lisp5>d's ,mead[s1 f :i* x w\ld appe> t1 at t "t1 ! g5]al 0 qu>t]$ at :at 0 =m]ly call$ ,ri*mond ,hill2 a mansion surr\nd$ by trees1 at a %ort di/ance f ! city1 9 r an isolat$ situation4 ,illu/ration3 ,,wa%+ton',s ,,head-,,qu>t]s4 ,,ri*mond ,,hill ,,h\se1 #aggf4 ,vol4 ,,ii4 ,a committee ( ! ,new ,york ,congress trac$ ! plot up to ,gov]nor ,tryon1 :o1 f 8 safe retreat on %ipbo>d1 act$ ?r\gh ag5ts on %ore4 ,! mo/ important ( ^! 0 ,david ,mat!ws1 ! tory mayor ( ! city4 ,he 0 accus$ ( disburs+ money to enli/ m51 pur*ase arms1 & corrupt ! soldi]y4 ,wa%+ton 0 au?oriz$ & reque/$ by ! committee to cause ! mayor to be appreh5d$1 & all 8 pap]s secur$4 ,mat!ws 0 at t "t resid+ at ,flatbu% on ,long ,isl&1 at no great di/ance f ,g5]al ,gre5e's encampm5t4 ,wa%+ton transmitt$ ! w>rant ( ! committee to ! g5]al on ! #ba/1 ) directions t x %\ld be execut$ ) precision1 & exactly by "o o'clock ( ! ensu+ morn+1 by a c>eful (fic]4 ,precisely at ! h\r ( "o1 a deta*m5t f ,gre5e's brigade surr\nd$ ! h\se ( ! mayor1 & secur$ 8 p]son2 b no pap]s 7 f\nd1 ?\gh dilig5t se>* 0 made4 ,num]\s o!r arre/s took place1 & among ! numb]1 "s ( ,wa%+ton's body-gu>d4 ,a great dismay fell ^u ! tories4 ,"s ( ^? on ,long ,isl& :o _h proce$$ to arm !mselves1 f9d+ ! plot discov]$1 s\ght refuge 9 woods & morasses4 ,wa%+ton direct$ t ^? arre/$1 :o belong$ to ! army1 %\ld be tri$ by a c\rt-m>tial1 & ! re/ h&$ ov] to ! secul> p[]4 ,accord+ to /atem5ts made be=e ! committee1 five gu9eas b\nty 0 (f]$ by ,gov]nor ,tryon to ea* man :o %\ld ent] ! k+'s s]vice2 ) a promise ( two hundr$ acres ( l& = himself1 "o hundr$ = 8 wife1 & fifty = ea* *ild4 ,! m5 ?us recruit$ 7 to act on %ore1 9 co-op]ation ) ! k+'s troops :5 !y came4 ,corbie's tav]n1 ne> ,wa%+ton's qu>t]s1 0 a k9d ( r5dezv\s ( ! conspirators4 ,f ?is h\se a correspond5ce 0 kept up ) ,gov]nor ,tryon on %ipbo>d1 ?r\gh a mulatto4 ,at ?is tav]n x 0 suppos$ ,wa%+ton's body-gu>ds 7 tamp]$ )4 ,?omas ,hickey1 "o ( ! gu>ds1 0 said n only to be enli/$1 b to h aid$ 9 corrupt+ 8 comrades4 ,mu* ( ! evid5ce giv5 0 ( a dubi\s k9d4 ,x 0 c]ta9 t p]sons _h secretly be5 enli/$ & sworn to ho/ile op]ations1 b ,wa%+ton did n ?9k t any regul> plan _h be5 dige/$ by ! conspirators4 ,accord+ to ! mayor's admission be=e ! committee1 he _h be5 cognizant ( attempts to enli/ tories & corrupt ,wa%+ton's gu>ds1 ?\gh he decl>$ t he _h disc\nt5anc$ !m4 ,he1 ) a numb] ( o!rs1 7 deta9$ 9 prison to await a trial4 ,?omas ,hickey1 ! individual ( ,wa%+ton's gu>d1 0 tri$ be=e a c\rt-m>tial4 ,he 0 an ,iri%man1 & _h be5 a des]t] f ! ,briti% army4 ,! c\rt-m>tial f\nd him guilty ( mut9y & s$ition1 & trea*]\s correspond5ce ) ! enemy1 & s5t5c$ him to be hang$4 ,! s5t5ce 0 approv$ by ,wa%+ton1 & 0 c>ri$ promptly into effect ,june #bh?4 ,:ile ! city 0 /ill brood+ ov] ?is ev5t1 f\r %ips-(-w>1 port5t\s visitants1 appe>$ (f ! ,hook1 /ood quietly 9 at ! ,n>r[s1 & dropp$ an*or 9 ! bay4 ,on ! #bi? ( ,june an express f ! look-out on ,/at5 ,isl&1 ann\nc$ t =ty sail 7 9 sight4 ,!y 71 9 fact1 %ips f ,halifax1 br++ betwe5 n9e & t5 ?\s& ( ! troops rec5tly expell$ f ,bo/on2 toge!r ) six transports fill$ ) ,highl& troops1 :i* _h jo9$ ! fleet at sea4 ,at sight ( ?is =midable armam5t /&+ into ! h>bor1 ,wa%+ton in/antly s5t notice ( its arrival to ,colonel ,james ,cl9ton1 :o _h comm& ( ! po/s 9 ! ,highl&s1 & urg$ all possible prep>ations to give ! enemy a w>m reception %\ld !y pu% _! frigates up ! riv]4 ,o!r arrivals swell$ ! numb] ( %ips 9 ! bay ( ,new ,york to "o hundr$ & ?irty m5-(-w> & transports4 ,!y made no movem5t to asc5d ! ,hudson1 b an*or$ (f ,/at5 ,isl&1 :]e !y l&$ _! troops1 & ! hill sides 7 soon :it5$ ) _! t5ts4 ,wa%+ton beheld ! ga!r+ /orm ) an anxi\s eye1 aw>e t ,g5]al ,h[e only await$ ! arrival ( 8 bro!r1 ! admiral1 to comm5ce ho/ile op]ations4 ,he wrote to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 urg+ a call on ! ,massa*usetts gov]nm5t = its quota ( cont95tal troops2 & ! =mation ( a fly+ camp ( t5 ?\s& m51 to be /ation$ 9 ! ,j]seys z a c5tral =ce1 ready to act 9 any direction z circum/ances might require4 ,on ! #b;d ( ,july he issu$ a g5]al ord]1 call+ ^u ! troops to prep>e = a mom5t\s conflict :i* 0 to decide _! lib]ties & =tunes4 ,^? :o %\ld signalize !mselves by acts ( brav]y w\ld be notic$ & rew>d$2 ^? :o prov$ crav5 w\ld be expos$ & puni%$4 ,ab\t ?is "t1 we h ! fir/ appe>ance 9 ! milit>y ranks ( ! ,revolution ( "o de/9$ to take an active & di/+ui%$ "p 9 public affairs2 & to leave ! impress ( 8 g5ius on ! in/itutions ( ! c\ntry4 ,z ,g5]al ,gre5e "o day1 on 8 way to ,wa%+ton's head-qu>t]s1 0 pass+ ?r\gh a field--!n on ! outskirts ( ! city1 n[ 9 ! he>t ( its busie/ qu>t]1 & kn[n z ! ,p>k1--he paus$ to notice a prov9cial company ( artill]y1 & 0 /ruck ) its able p]=mances1 & ) ! tact & tal5t ( its comm&]4 ,he 0 a m]e y\?1 app>5tly ab\t tw5ty ye>s ( age2 small 9 p]son & /ature1 b rem>kable = 8 al]t & manly be>+4 ,x 0 ,alex&] ,hamilton4#a ,footnote #a3 ,hamilton 0 a native ( ! isl& ( ,nevis1 9 ! ,we/ ,indies4 ,at an e>ly age he 0 put 9 a c\nt+ h\se1 b 8 nature 0 aspir+1 & he devot$ 8 leisure h\rs to /udy4 ,"s e>ly a*ievem5ts ( 8 p5 gave su* pro( ( tal5t t x 0 det]m9$ to give him ! advantage ( a regul> education1 & he 0 s5t to ,k+'s 7n[ ,columbia7 ,college at ,new ,york4 ,gre5e 0 an able tactician1 & quick to appreciate any display ( milit>y sci5ce2 a little conv]sation suffic$ to conv9ce him t ! y\? be=e him _h a m9d ( no ord9>y grasp & quickness4 ,he invit$ him to 8 qu>t]s1 & f t "t cultivat$ 8 fri5d%ip4 ,fur!r acqua9tance height5$ ! g5]al's op9ion ( 8 extraord9>y m]its1 & he took an e>ly occasion to introduce him to ! comm&]-9-*ief1 by :om we %all soon f9d him prop]ly appreciat$4 ,a valuable accession to ! army1 at ?is anxi\s "t1 0 ,wa%+ton's neighbor1 & =m] companion 9 arms1 ,hugh ,m]c]4 ,8 milit>y _s 0 al]t z ev]2 ! tal5t he _h %[n 9 organiz+ ! ,virg9ia militia1 & 8 zeal & effici5cy z a memb] ( ! committee ( safety1 _h be5 prop]ly appreciat$ by ,congress1 & on ! #e? ( ,june he _h receiv$ ! commission ( brigadi]-g5]al4 ,he 0 greet$ by ,wa%+ton ) ! "r h& ( fell[%ip4 ,! fly+ camp 0 ab\t =m+4 ,wa%+ton _h ! nom9ation ( "s cont95tal (fic] to ! comm&4 ,he gave x to ,m]c]1 & s5t him ov] to ,paulus ,hook1 9 ! ,j]seys1 to make arrangem5ts = ! militia z !y %\ld come 92 recomm5d+ him to ,brigadi]-g5]al ,william ,liv+/on1 z an (fic] on ^: exp]i5ce & judgm5t great confid5ce might be repos$4 ,liv+/on 0 a man inexp]i5c$ 9 arms1 b ( education1 tal5t1 sagacity & ready wit4 ,m]c] & he 7 to consult toge!r1 & conc]t plans to repel invasions2 ! ,new ,j]sey militia1 h[ev]1 7 di/9ct f ! fly+ camp1 & only call$ out = local def5ce4 ,:ile dang] 0 ga!r+ r\nd ,new ,york1 ! ,g5]al ,congress at ,philadelphia 0 discuss+1 ) clos$ doors1 :at ,john ,adams pron\nc$--,! greate/ "q ev] debat$ 9 ,am]ica1 & z great z ev] 0 or w be debat$ among m54 ,! result 01 a resolution pass$ unanim\sly1 on ! #b;d ( ,july1 t ^! ,unit$ ,colonies are1 & ( "r ought to be1 free & indep5d5t ,/ates4 ,! #b;d ( ,july1 adds ! same patriotic /atesman1 w be ! mo/ memorable epo* 9 ! hi/ory ( ,am]ica4 ,i am apt to believe t x w be celebrat$ by succe$+ g5]ations z ! great anniv]s>y fe/ival4 ,x ought to be commemorat$ z ! day ( deliv]ance1 by solemn acts ( devotion to ,almighty ,god4 ,x ought to be solemniz$ ) pomp & p>ade1 ) %[s1 games1 sports1 guns1 bells1 bonfires & illum9ations1 f "o end ( ?is cont95t to ! o!r1 f ?is "t =? = ev]more4 ,! glori\s ev5t has1 inde$1 giv5 rise to an annual jubilee1 b n on ! day designat$ by ,adams4 ,! #d? ( ,july is ! day ( national rejoic+1 = on t day ! ,decl>ation ( ,indep5d5ce1 t solemn & sublime docum5t1 0 adopt$4 ,wa%+ton hail$ ! decl>ation ) joy4 ,x is true1 x 0 b a =mal recognition ( a /ate ( ?+s :i* _h long exi/$1 b x put an end to all ^? temporiz+ hopes ( reconciliation :i* _h clogg$ ! milit>y action ( ! c\ntry4 ,on ! #i? ( ,july he caus$ x to be read at six o'clock 9 ! ev5+1 at ! head ( ea* brigade ( ! army4 ,! g5]al hopes1 said he 9 8 ord]s1 t ?is important ev5t w s]ve z a fre% inc5tive to e (fic] & soldi] to act ) fidelity & c\rage1 z kn[+ t n[ ! peace & safety ( 8 c\ntry dep5d1 "u ,god1 solely on ! success ( our arms2 & t he is n[ 9 ! s]vice ( a /ate1 possess$ ( suffici5t p[] to rew>d 8 m]it & advance him to ! highe/ honors ( a free c\ntry4 ,! excitable populace ( ,new ,york 7 n cont5t ) ! r++ ( bells to proclaim _! joy4 ,!re 0 a lead5 /atue ( ,george ,,iii4 9 ! ,b[l+ ,gre51 9 front ( ! =t4 ,s9ce k+ly rule is at an end1 :y reta9 its effigy8 ,on ! same ev5+1 !re=e1 ! /atue 0 pull$ d[n amid ! %\ts ( ! multitude1 & brok5 up to be run into bullets to be us$ 9 ! cause ( indep5d5ce4 ,! exultation ( ! patriots ( ,new ,york1 caus$ by ! ,decl>ation ( ,indep5d5ce1 0 soon ov]cl\d$4 ,on ! #ab? ( ,july sev]al %ips /ood 9 f sea1 & jo9$ ! naval =ce bel[4 ,e nautical movem5t 0 n[ a matt] ( speculation & al>m4 ,two %ips-(-w> 7 obs]v$ gett+ "u way1 & /&+ t[>d ! city4 ,"o 0 ! ,pho5ix1 ( =ty guns2 ! o!r ! ,rose1 ( tw5ty guns1 comm&$ by ,capta9 ,wallace4 ,! troops 7 imm$iately at _! al>m po/s4 ,x 0 ab\t half-pa/ ?ree o'clock 9 ! aft]noon z ! %ips & ?ree t5d]s came sweep+ up ! bay ) ! advantage ( w9d & tide1 & %ap$ _! c\rse up ! ,hudson4 ,! batt]ies ( ! city & ( ,paulus ,hook1 on ! opposite ,j]sey %ore1 op5$ a fire ^u !m4 ,!y answ]$ x ) broadsides1 b cont9u$ _! c\rse up ! ,hudson4 ,!y _h m]ely fir$ ^u ! batt]ies z !y pass$2 & on _! own "p _h su/a9$ b little damage1 _! decks hav+ ramp>ts ( s&-bags4 ,! %ips bel[ rema9$ 9 sull5 quiet at _! an*ors1 & %[$ no int5tion ( foll[+ !m4 ,! fir+ ceas$4 ,! fe> ( a g5]al attack ^u ! city di$ away1 & ! agitat$ citiz5s brea!d m freely4 ,wa%+ton1 h[ev]1 appreh5d$ ?is movem5t ( ! %ips might be ) a diff]5t object4 ,!y might be s5t to l& troops & seize ^u ! passes ( ! ,highl&s4 ,=ts ,montgom]y & ,con/itution 7 f> f complete1 & 7 scantily mann$4 ,a small =ce might be suffici5t to surprise !m4 ,?us ?9k+1 he s5t (f an express to put ,g5]al ,miffl9 on ! al]t1 :o 0 /ation$ ) 8 ,philadelphia troops at ,=t ,wa%+ton & ,k+'s ,bridge4 ,! same express c>ri$ a lett] f him to ! ,new ,york ,conv5tion1 at t "t hold+ its sessions at ,:ite ,pla9s 9 ,we/*e/] ,c\nty1 appris+ x ( ! imp5d+ dang]4 ,=tunately ,george ,cl9ton1 ! patriotic legislator1 _h rec5tly be5 appo9t$ brigadi]-g5]al ( ! militia ( ,ul/] & ,orange c\nties4 ,call$ to 8 native ,/ate by 8 milit>y duties 9 ?is "t ( dang]1 he _h only rema9$ 9 ,congress to vote = ! decl>ation ( indep5d5ce1 & !n ha/5$ home4 ,he 0 n[ at ,new ,w9dsor1 9 ,ul/] ,c\nty1 j above ! ,highl&s4 ,wa%+ton wrote to him on ! aft]noon ( ! #ab?1 urg+ him to collect z great a =ce z possible ( ! ,new ,york militia1 = ! protection ( ! ,highl&s aga9/ ?is ho/ile irruption4 ,long be=e ! receipt ( ,wa%+ton's lett]1 ,cl9ton _h be5 put on ! al]t4 ,ab\t n9e o'clock 9 ! morn+ ( ! #ac?1 two riv] sloops came to an*or above ! ,highl&s1 be=e ! g5]al's resid5ce4 ,_! capta9s in=m$ him t ,new ,york _h be5 attack$ on ! prec$+ aft]noon4 ,!y _h se5 ! cannonade f a di/ance1 & judg$ f ! subsequ5t fir+1 t ! enemy's %ips 7 up ! riv] z f> z ,k+'s ,bridge4 ,cl9ton 0 z prompt a soldi] z he _h be5 an intrepid legislator4 ,! neighbor+ militia 7 =?) put 9 motion4 ,?ree regim5ts 7 ord]$ out2 "o 0 to repair to ,=t ,montgom]y2 ano!r to ,=t ,con/itution2 ! ?ird to r5dezv\s at ,newburgh1 j above ! ,highl&s1 ready to ha/5 to ! assi/ance ( ,=t ,con/itution1 %\ld ano!r signal be giv54 ,ano!r ( 8 sagaci\s measures 0 to s5d expresses to all ! own]s ( sloops & boats tw5ty miles up ! we/ side ( ! riv]1 to haul !m (f s z to prev5t _! gr\nd+4 ,"p ( !m 7 to be ready to c>ry ov] ! militia to ! =ts2 ! re/ 7 ord]$ d[n to ,=t ,con/itution1 :]e a *a9 ( !m might be drawn across ! n>r[e/ "p ( ! riv]1 to be set on fire1 %\ld ! enemy's %ips attempt to pass4 ,hav+ made ^! prompt arrangem5ts1 he proce$$ to ,=t ,montgom]y1 :]e he fix$ 8 head-qu>t]s4 ,"h1 on ! foll[+ day 7,july #ad?17 he receiv$ ,wa%+ton's lett]1 writt5 two days previ\sly2 b by ?is "t he _h anticipat$ its ord]s1 & /irr$ up ! :ole c\ntry4 ,:ile ! vigilant ,cl9ton 0 prep>+ to def5d ! passes ( ! ,highl&s1 dang] 0 gr[+ m imm95t at ! m\? ( ! ,hudson4 ,! agitation into :i* ,new ,york 0 ?r[n on ! aft]noon ( ! #ab? ( ,july1 by ! broadsides ( ! ,pho5ix & ! ,rose1 0 almo/ imm$iately foll[$ by ano!r4 ,on ! same ev5+ !re 0 a great boom+ ( cannon1 ) cl\ds ( smoke1 f ! %ipp+ at an*or at ,/at5 ,isl&4 ,e spy-glass 0 aga9 9 requisition4 ,! ,briti% fleet 7 salut+ a %ip ( ! l9e1 j arriv$ f sea4 ,%e advanc$ gr&ly1 e man-(-w> ?und]+ a salute z %e pass$4 ,at h] =etop ma/head %e bore ,/4 ,george's flag4 ,x is ! admiral's %ip6 cri$ ! nautical m5 on ! look-out at ! ,batt]y4 ,x is ! admiral's %ip6 0 e*o$ f m\? to m\?1 & ! ^w soon flew ?r\gh\t ! city1 ,"l ,h[e is come6 ,,*apt] ,,xxx4 ,,proce$+s ,,( ,,"l ,,h[e4--,,gates ,,& ,,s*uyl]4 ,"l ,h[e 0 inde$ come1 & affairs n[ appe>$ to be approa*+ a crisis4 ,9 consequ5ce ( ! rec5t conspiracy1 ! ,conv5tion ( ,new ,york1 seat$ at ,:ite ,pla9s 9 ,we/*e/] ,c\nty1 _h a secret committee /ation$ 9 ,new ,york = ! purpose ( tak+ cognizance ( traitor\s ma*9ations4 ,to ?is committee ,wa%+ton address$ a lett] ! day aft] 8 lord%ip's arrival1 sugge/+ ! policy ( remov+ f ! city & its environs1 all p]sons ( kn[n disaffection & enmity to ! cause ( ,am]ica2 especially ^? conf9$ 9 jail = treasonable (f5ces2 :o might become extremely dang]\s 9 case ( an attack & al>m4 ,he took ?is /ep ) great reluctance2 b felt compell$ to x by circum/ances4 ,9 consequ5ce ( 8 sugge/ion1 ?irte5 p]sons 9 conf9em5t = traitor\s (f5ces1 7 remov$ to ! jail ( ,lit*field 9 ,connecticut4 ,among ! numb] 0 ! late mayor2 b z 8 (f5ce 0 n ( s deep a dye z ^? :]e( ! re/ /ood *>g$1 x 0 recomm5d$ by ! presid5t ( ! ,conv5tion t he %\ld be treat$ ) indulg5ce4 ,! proce$+s ( ,"l ,h[e soon %[$ ! policy ( ^! precautions4 ,8 lord%ip _h prep>$ a decl>ation1 address$ to ! p at l>ge1 in=m+ !m ( ! p[]s ve/$ 9 8 bro!r & himself z commission]s = re/or+ peace4 ,he s5t a flag on %ore1 be>+ a circul> lett]1 writt5 9 8 civil & milit>y capacity1 to ! colonial gov]nor1 reque/+ him to publi% 8 address to ! p z widely z possible4 ,! ,briti% (fic]s1 consid]+ ! ,am]icans 9 arms rebels )\t valid commissions1 7 9 ! habit ( d5y+ !m all milit>y title4 ,wa%+ton's g5]al (fic]s _h urg$ him n to submit to ?is tacit indignity1 b to reject all lett]s direct$ to him )\t a specification ( 8 (ficial rank4 ,an occasion n[ pres5t$ itself = ! adju/m5t ( ?is matt]4 ,)9 a day or two an (fic] ( ! ,briti% navy1 ,lieut5ant ,br[n1 came ) a flag f ,"l ,h[e1 seek+ a conf]5ce ) ,wa%+ton4 ,colonel ,re$1 ! adjutant-g5]al1 emb>k$ 9 a b>ge1 & met him half way betwe5 ,gov]nor's & ,/at5 ,isl&s4 ,! lieut5ant in=m$ him t he 0 ! be>] ( a lett] f ,"l ,h[e to ,mr4 ,wa%+ton4 ,colonel ,re$ repli$ t he knew no su* p]son 9 ! ,am]ican army4 ,! lieut5ant produc$ & (f]$ ! lett]4 ,x 0 address$ to ,george ,wa%+ton1 ,esquire4 ,he 0 in=m$ t x c\ld n be receiv$ ) su* a direction4 ,! lieut5ant express$ mu* conc]n1 :ile ,re$ ma9ta9$ 8 coolness1 politely decl9+ to receive ! lett]1 z inconsi/5t ) 8 duty4 ,on ! #ai? an aide-de-camp ( ,g5]al ,h[e came ) a flag1 & reque/$ to "k1 z !re appe>$ to be an ob/acle to a correspond5ce betwe5 ! two g5]als1 :e!r ,colonel ,patt]son1 ! ,briti% adjutant-g5]al1 c\ld be admitt$ to an int]view ) ,g5]al ,wa%+ton4 ,colonel ,re$1 :o met ! flag1 cons5t$ 9 ! "n ( ! g5]al1 & pl$g$ 8 honor = ! safety ( ! adjutant-g5]al dur+ ! int]view1 :i* 0 fix$ = ! foll[+ morn+4 ,at ! appo9t$ "t1 ,colonel ,re$ & ,colonel ,webb1 "o ( ,wa%+ton's aides1 met ! flag 9 ! h>bor1 took ,colonel ,patt]son into _! b>ge & escort$ him to t[n1 pass+ 9 front ( ! gr& batt]y4 ,wa%+ton receiv$ ! adjutant-g5]al at head-qu>t]s ) mu* =m & c]emony1 9 full milit>y array1 ) 8 (fic]s & gu>ds ab\t him4 ,colonel ,patt]son1 address+ him by ! title ( y\r excell5cy1 produc$1 b did n (f]1 a lett] address$ to ,george ,wa%+ton1 ,esquire1 etc41 etc41 hop+ t ! et cet]as1 :i* impli$ ev]y?+1 w\ld remove all imp$im5ts4 ,wa%+ton repli$ t x 0 true ! et cet]as impli$ ev]y?+1 b !y also impli$ any?+4 ,a lett]1 he add$1 address$ to a p]son act+ 9 a public "* %\ld h "s inscriptions to designate x f a m]e private lett]2 & he %\ld absolutely decl9e any lett] address$ to himself z a private p]son1 :5 x relat$ to 8 public /ation4 ,colonel ,patt]son1 f9d+ ! lett] w\ld n be receiv$1 endeavor$1 z f> z he c\ld recollect1 to communicate ! scope ( x 9 ! c\rse ( a some:at desultory conv]sation4 ,:at he *iefly dwelt ^u 0 t ,"l ,h[e & 8 bro!r _h be5 specially nom9at$ commission]s = ! promotion ( peace1 :i* 0 e/eem$ a m>k ( favor & reg>d to ,am]ica2 t !y _h great p[]s1 & w\ld d]ive ! highe/ pleasure f effect+ an accommodation2 & he conclud$ by add+1 t he wi%$ 8 visit to be consid]$ z mak+ ! fir/ advance t[>d t desirable object4 ,wa%+ton repli$ t1 by :at _h appe>$ 7allud+1 no d\bt1 to ,"l ,h[e's circul>71 _! p[]s1 x w\ld seem1 7 only to grant p>dons4 ,n[ ^? :o _h committ$ no fault ne$$ no p>don2 & su* 0 ! case ) ! ,am]icans1 :o 7 only def5d+ :at !y consid]$ _! indisputable rights4 ,colonel ,patt]son avoid$ a discussion ( ?is matt]1 :i*1 he obs]v$1 w\ld op5 a v wide field2 s "h ! conf]5ce1 :i* _h be5 conduct$ on bo? sides ) great c\rtesy1 t]m9at$4 ,wa%+ton receiv$ ! applause ( ,congress & ( ! public = su/a9+ ! dignity ( 8 /ation4 ,8 conduct 9 ?is p>ticul> 0 recomm5d$ z a model to all ,am]ican (fic]s 9 correspond+ ) ! enemy4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! irruption ( ! ,pho5ix & ! ,rose into ! wat]s ( ! ,hudson _h r\s$ a bellig]5t _s along its bord]s4 ,! l[] "p ( t noble riv] is comm&$ on ! ea/]n side by ! bold woody heights ( ,manhattan ,isl& & ,we/*e/] ,c\nty1 & on ! we/]n side by ! rocky cliffs ( ! ,palisades4 ,beyond ^? cliffs1 ! riv] exp&s into a succession ( :at may almo/ be t]m$ lakes2 fir/ ! ,tappan ,sea1 !n ,hav]/raw ,bay1 !n ! ,bay ( ,peekskill2 sep>at$ f ea* o!r by long /ret*+ po9ts1 or high beetl+ promontories1 b af=d+ ample sea room & safe an*orage4 ,!n come ! r$\btable ,highl&s1 t /rait1 fifte5 miles 9 l5g?1 :]e ! riv] b5ds its c\rse1 n>r[ & deep1 betwe5 rocky1 =e/-clad m\nta9s4 ,! ,new ,york ,conv5tion1 aw>e ( ! imp5d+ dang]1 despat*$ milit>y envoys to /ir up ! yeomanry along ! riv]1 & ord] out militia4 ,p[d] & ball 7 s5t to ,t>ryt[n1 be=e :i* ! ho/ile %ips 7 an*or$1 & yeoman troops 7 /ation$ !re & along ! neighbor+ %ores ( ! ,tappan ,sea4 ,9 a little :ile ! militia ( ,dut*ess ,c\nty & ,cortl&t's ,manor 7 ha/5+1 rudely arm$1 to protect ! public /ores at ,peekskill1 & m\nt gu>d at ! entrance ( ! ,highl&s4 ,! %ips-(-w> :i* caus$ ?is al>m & turmoil1 lay quietly an*or$ 9 ! broad expanses ( ! ,tappan ,sea & ,hav]/raw ,bay2 %ift+ _! gr\nd occasionally1 :ile _! boats 7 out tak+ s\nd+s q up to ! ,highl&s1 evid5tly prep>+ = fur!r op]ations4 ,at night1 too1 _! b>ges 7 he>d r[+ up & d[n ! riv] on my/]i\s err&s4 ,! %ips1 n[ acqua9t$ ) ! *annel1 mov$ up )9 six miles ( ,=t ,montgom]y4 ,g5]al ,cl9ton appreh5d$ !y might mean to take advantage ( a d>k night1 & slip by him 9 ! deep %ad[s ( ! m\nta9s4 ,to prev5t ?is1 he /ation$ a gu>d at night on ! fur!/ po9t 9 view1 ab\t two miles & a half bel[ ! =t1 prep>$ to k9dle a blaz+ fire %\ld ! %ips appe> 9 sight4 ,l>ge piles ( dry bru%wood mix$ ) combu/ibles 7 prep>$ at v>i\s places up & d[n ! %ore opposite to ! =t1 & m5 /ation$ to set fire to !m z soon z a signal %\ld be giv5 f ! l[] po9t4 ,! =t1 !re=e1 :ile x rema9$ 9 d>kness1 w\ld h a fair *ance ) its batt]ies z ! %ips pass$ betwe5 x & ^! conflagrations4 ,a private committee s5t up by ! ,new ,york ,conv5tion1 _h a conf]5ce ) ! g5]al1 to devise fur!r means ( ob/ruct+ ! passage ( %ips up ! riv]4 ,fire rafts 7 to be br\ght f ,p\ghkeepsie & kept at h& ready = action4 ,^! 7 to be la%$ two toge!r1 ) *a9s1 betwe5 old sloops fill$ ) combu/ibles1 & s5t d[n ) a /rong w9d & tide1 to drive ^u ! %ips4 ,an iron *a91 also1 0 to be /ret*$ obliquely across ! riv] f ,=t ,montgom]y to ! foot ( ,an?ony's ,nose1 ?us1 z x 71 *a9+ up ! gate ( ! ,highl&s4 ,= a protection bel[ ! ,highl&s1 x 0 propos$ to /ation :ale-boats ab\t ! coves & promontories ( ,tappan ,sea & ,hav]/raw ,bay2 to reconnoitre ! enemy1 cruise ab\t at night1 c>ry intellig5ce f po/ to po/1 seize any riv] craft t might br+ ! %ips supplies1 & cut (f _! boats :5 attempt+ to l&4 ,galleys1 also1 7 prep>$1 ) n9e-p\nd]s m\nt$ at ! b[s4 ,:ile ! security ( ! ,hudson f invad+ %ips 0 claim+ ! att5tion ( ,wa%+ton1 he 0 equally anxi\s to prev5t an irruption ( ! enemy f ,canada4 ,he 0 griev$1 !re=e1 to f9d !re 0 a cla%+ ( au?orities betwe5 ! g5]als :o _h *>ge ( ! ,nor!rn fronti]4 ,gates1 on 8 way to take comm& ( ! army 9 ,canada1 _h he>d ) surprise 9 ,albany ( its retreat across ! ,new ,york fronti]4 ,he /ill consid]$ x "u 8 ord]s1 & 0 proce$+ to act accord+ly1 :5 ,g5]al ,s*uyl] obs]v$ t ! resolution ( ,congress1 & ! in/ructions ( ,wa%+ton1 appli$ to ! army only :ile 9 ,canada2 ! mom5t x retreat$ )9 ! limits ( ,new ,york1 x came )9 8 7,s*uyl]'s7 comm&4 ,t !re might be no delay 9 ! s]vice at ?is critical juncture ! two g5]als agre$ to ref] ! "q ( comm& to ,congress1 & 9 ! meantime to act 9 conc]t4 ,!y accord+ly dep>t$ toge!r = ,lake ,*ampla91 to prep>e aga9/ an anticipat$ invasion by ,sir ,guy ,c>leton4 ,!y arriv$ at ,cr[n ,po9t on ! #f? ( ,july1 & f\nd !re ! wrecks ( ! army rec5tly driv5 out ( ,canada4 ,!y _h be5 h>ass$ 9 _! retreat by l&2 _! transportation on ! lake _h be5 9 leaky boats1 )\t awn+s1 :]e ! sick1 suff]+ f small-pox1 lay on /raw1 expos$ to a burn+ ,july sun2 no food b salt pork1 (t5 rancid1 h>d biscuit or unbak$ fl\r1 & sc>cely any m$ic9e4 ,n m ?an six ?\s& m5 _h rea*$ ,cr[n ,po9t1 & half ( ^? 7 on ! sick li/2 ! %att]$ rema9s ( twelve or fifte5 v f9e battalions4 ,9 a c\ncil ( w> x 0 det]m9$ t1 "u pres5t circum/ances1 ! po/ ( ,cr[n ,po9t 0 n t5able2 & t1 !re=e1 x 0 exp$i5t to fall back1 & take a /rong position at ,ticond]oga4 ,g5]al ,sullivan _h be5 deeply hurt t ,gates1 8 =m] inf]ior 9 rank1 %\ld h be5 appo9t$ ov] him to ! comm& ( ! army 9 ,canada2 consid]+ x a tacit intimation t ,congress did n e/eem him compet5t to ! tru/ :i* _h devolv$ ^u him4 ,he n[1 !re=e1 reque/$ leave ( abs5ce1 9 ord] to wait on ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,x 0 grant$ ) reluctance4 ,on ! #i? ( ,july1 ,s*uyl] & ,gates return$ to ,ticond]oga1 accompani$ by ,arnold4 ,in/ant arrangem5ts 7 made to encamp ! troops1 & l& ! artill]y & /ores z fa/ z !y %\ld arrive4 ,great ex]tions1 also1 7 made to /r5g!n ! def5ces ( ! place4 ,colonel ,john ,trumbull1 :o 0 to h accompani$ ,gates to ,canada1 z adjutant-g5]al1 _h be5 reconnoitr+ ! neighborhood ( ,ticond]oga1 & _h pit*$ ^u a place = a =tification on ! ea/]n side ( ! lake1 directly opposite ! ea/ po9t ( ,ticond]oga1 :]e ,=t ,indep5d5ce 0 subsequ5tly built4 ,he also advis$ ! erection ( a "w on a l(ty em95ce1 ! t]m9ation ( a m\nta9 ridge1 :i* sep>ates ,lake ,george f ,lake ,*ampla94 ,8 advice 0 un=tunately disreg>d$4 ,prep>ations 7 made1 also1 to augm5t ! naval =ce on ! lakes4 ,%ip c>p5t]s f ! ,ea/]n ,/ates 7 employ$ at ,sk5esbor\gh to build ! hulls ( galleys & boats1 :i*1 :5 laun*$1 7 to be s5t d[n to ,ticond]oga = equipm5t & armam5t1 "u ! sup]9t5d5ce ( ,g5]al ,arnold4 ,s*uyl] soon return$ to ,albany1 to sup]9t5d ! g5]al conc]ns ( ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t4 ,he 0 indefatigable 9 procur+ & =w>d+ ! necess>y mat]ials & artill]y = ! =tification ( ,ticond]oga4 ,! "q ( comm& betwe5 him & ,gates 0 app>5tly at re/4 ,a lett] f ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 dat$ ,july #h?1 in=m$ ,g5]al ,gates t1 accord+ to ! resolution ( t body "u :i* he _h be5 appo9t$1 8 comm& 0 totally indep5d5t ( ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 :ile ! army 0 9 ,canada1 b no long]4 ,gates pr(ess$ himself entirely satisfi$ ) ! explanation he _h receiv$1 & p]fectly dispos$ to obey ! comm&s ( ,s*uyl]4 ,z to ,g5]al ,sullivan1 :o repair$ to ,philadelphia & t5d]$ 8 resignation1 ! "q ( rank :i* _h aggriev$ him 0 expla9$ 9 a mann] t induc$ him to cont9ue 9 s]vice4 ,x 0 univ]sally all[$ t 8 retreat _h be5 ably conduct$ ?r\gh all k9ds ( difficulties & disa/]s4 ,a great] s\rce ( solicitude to ,wa%+ton ?an ?is jeal\sy betwe5 comm&]s1 0 ! sectional jeal\sy spr++ up among ! troops4 ,9 a lett] to ,s*uyl] 7,july #ag?71 he says1 ,i mu/ entreat y\r att5tion to d away ! unhappy & p]nici\s di/9ctions & jeal\sies betwe5 ! troops ( diff]5t gov]nm5ts4 ,enjo9 ?is ^u ! (fic]s1 & let !m inculcate & press home to ! soldi]y1 ! necessity ( ord] & h>mony among ^? :o are emb>k$ 9 "o common cause1 & mutually cont5d+ = all t freem5 hold de>4 ,n[h]e 7 ^! sectional jeal\sies m preval5t ?an 9 ! motley army assembl$ f di/ant qu>t]s "u ,wa%+ton's own comm&4 ,re$1 ! adjutant-g5]al1 speak+ on ?is subject1 obs]ves3 ,! ,s\!rn troops1 compris+ ! regim5ts s\? ( ! ,delaw>e1 look$ ) v unk9d feel+s on ^? ( ,new ,engl&2 especially ^? f ,connecticut1 ^: peculi>ities ( deportm5t made !m ! objects ( ill-disguis$ d]ision among _! fell[ soldi]s4 ,among ! troops ?us designat$ z ,s\!rn1 7 "s f ,virg9ia "u a ,major ,leit*2 o!rs f ,m>yl&1 "u ,colonel ,smallwood2 o!rs f ,delaw>e1 l$ by ,colonel ,haslet4 ,!re 7 f\r ,cont95tal battalions f ,p5nsylvania comm&$ by ,colonels ,%ee1 ,/4 ,clair1 ,wayne1 & ,magaw2 & prov9cial battalions1 two ( :i* 7 sev]ally comm&$ by ,colonels ,miles & ,atlee4 ,! ,cont95tal battalion "u ,colonel ,%ee 0 *iefly f ! city ( ,philadelphia1 especially ! (fic]s2 among :om 7 ,lamb]t ,cadwalad] & ,william ,all51 memb]s ( two ( ! pr9cipal & mo/ ari/ocratic families1 & ,alex&] ,graydon1 to ^: memoirs we are indebt$ = "s graphic pictures ( ! times4 ,^! ,p5nsylvania troops 7 "u ! comm& ( ,brigadi]-g5]al ,miffl91 :o1 9 ! prec$+ ye>1 _h act$ z ,wa%+ton's aide-de-camp1 & aft]w>ds z qu>t]ma/]-g5]al4 ,smallwood's ,m>yl& battalion 0 "o ( ! brighte/ 9 po9t ( equipm5t4 ,! sc>let & buff uni=ms ( ^? ,s\!rn]s contra/$ vividly ) ! ru/ic attire ( ! yeoman battalions f ! ,ea/4 ,_! (fic]s1 too1 look$ d[n ^u _! ,connecticut compe]s1 :o c\ld only be di/+ui%$ f _! m5 by we>+ a cockade4 ,!re 7 none1 says ,graydon1 by :om an un(fic]-l appe>ance & deportm5t c\ld be tol]at$ less ?an by a city-br$ ,m>yl&]2 :o1 at ?is "t1 0 di/+ui%$ by ! mo/ fa%ionable cut coat1 ! mo/ mac>oni cock$-hat1 & hotte/ blood 9 ! ,union4 ,9 ! same sectional _s1 he speaks ( ! ,connecticut light-horse3 ,old-fa%ion$ m51 truly irregul>s2 :e!r _! clo?+1 equipm5ts1 or cap>isons 7 reg>d$1 x w\ld h be5 difficult to h discov]$ any circum/ance ( uni=mity4 ,in/ead ( c>b9es & sabres1 !y g5]ally c>ri$ f[l+-pieces1 "s ( !m v long1 su* z 9 ,p5nsylvania are us$ = %oot+ ducks4 ,"h & !re "o appe>$ 9 a d+y regim5tal ( sc>let1 ) a triangul>1 t>ni%$1 lac$ hat4 ,^! s+ul> dragoons 7 volunte]s1 :o came to make a t5d] ( _! s]vices to ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,! troops ?us satiriz$ 7 a body ( betwe5 f\r & five hundr$ ,connecticut light-horse1 "u ,colonel ,?omas ,seym\r4 ,on an appeal = aid to ! gov]nor ( _! ,/ate1 !y _h volunt>ily ha/5$ on 9 advance ( ! militia1 to r5d] ! mo/ spe$y succor4 ,wa%+ton speaks ( !m z be+ = ! mo/ "p1 if n all1 m5 ( reputation & prop]ty4 ,!y 71 9 fact1 mo/ly f>m]s4 ,! ,connecticut infantry :i* _h be5 furni%$ by ,gov]nor ,trumbull 9 ! pres5t em]g5cy1 likewise 7 sub/antial f>m]s1 ^: bus9ess w\ld require _! return1 :5 ! necessity ( _! fur!r /ay 9 ! army %\ld be ov]4 ,!y 7 all m5 ( simple rural mann]s1 f an agricultural ,/ate1 :]e great equality ( condition prevail$2 ! (fic]s 7 elect$ by ! m5 out ( _! own ranks1 !y 7 _! own neighbors1 & e way _! equals4 ,all ?is1 z yet1 0 b little und]/ood or appreciat$ by ! troops f ! ,s\?1 among :om milit>y rank 0 m def9$ & t5aci\sly obs]v$1 & :]e ! (fic]s 7 m5 ( ! cities1 & ( m ari/ocratic habits4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxi4 ,,! ,,w> ,,9 ,,! ,,s\?4--,,affairs ,,9 ,,! ,,highl&s4 ,lett]s f ,g5]al ,lee gave ,wa%+ton intellig5ce ( ! fate ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton's exp$ition to ! ,s\?2 t exp$ition :i* _h be5 ! subject ( s mu* surmise & p]plexity4 ,)9 a ye> pa/1 ,*>le/on _h be5 =tifi$ at v>i\s po9ts4 ,=t ,johnson1 on ,james ,isl&1 ?ree miles f ! city1 & comm&+ ! bread? ( ! *annel1 0 g>rison$ by a regim5t ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a regul>s "u ,colonel ,gadsd54 ,a /rong =t _h rec5tly be5 con/ruct$ ne>ly opposite1 on ! s\?-we/ po9t ( ,sullivan's ,isl&1 ab\t six miles bel[ ! city4 ,x 0 m\nt$ ) tw5ty-six guns1 & g>rison$ by ?ree hundr$ & sev5ty-five regul>s & a few militia1 & comm&$ by ,colonel ,william ,m\ltrie1 ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 :o _h con/ruct$ x4 ,?is =t1 9 connection ) t on ,james ,isl&1 0 consid]$ ! key ( ! h>bor4 ,cannon _h also be5 m\nt$ on ,haddrell's ,po9t on ! ma9l&1 to ! nor?-we/ ( ,sullivan's ,isl&1 & along ! bay 9 front ( ! t[n4 ,! arrival ( ,g5]al ,lee gave great joy to ! p ( ,*>le/on1 f 8 high reputation = milit>y skill & exp]i5ce4 ,accord+ to 8 own acc\nt 9 a lett] to ,wa%+ton1 ! t[n on 8 arrival 0 utt]ly def5celess4 ,he 0 rejoic$1 !re=e1 :5 ! enemy1 in/ead ( imm$iately attack+ x1 direct$ 8 :ole =ce aga9/ ! =t on ,sullivan's ,isl&4 ,! ,briti% %ips1 9 fact1 hav+ pass$ ! b> ) "s difficulty1 l&$ _! troops on ,long ,isl&1 situat$ to ! ea/ ( ,sullivan's ,isl&1 & sep>at$ f x by a small creek call$ ! ,brea*4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton m$itat$ a comb9$ attack ) 8 l& & naval =ces on ! =t comm&$ by ,m\ltrie2 ! capture ( :i*1 he ?\ght1 w\ld insure ! r$uction ( ,*>le/on4 ,! ,am]icans imm$iately ?rew up works on ! nor?-ea/]n extremity ( ,sullivan's ,isl&1 to prev5t ! passage ( ! enemy ov] ! ,brea*1 /ation+ a =ce ( regul>s & militia !re1 "u ,colonel ,?ompson4 ,g5]al ,lee encamp$ on ,haddrell's ,po9t1 on ! ma9l&1 to ! nor? ( ! isl&1 :5ce he int5d$ to keep up a communication by a bridge ( boats1 s z to be ready at any mom5t to aid ei!r ,m\ltrie or ,?ompson4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 on ! o!r h&1 _h to con/ruct batt]ies on ,long ,isl&1 to oppose ^? ( ,?ompson1 & cov] ! passage ( 8 troops by boats or by ! =d4 ,?us "t 0 consum$1 & ! enemy 71 f ! #a/ to ! #bh? ( ,june1 prep>+ = ! attack4 ,at l5g? on ! #bh? ( ,june1 ! ,?und] ,bomb comm5c$ ! attack1 ?r[+ %ells at ! =t z ! fleet1 "u ,sir ,pet] ,p>k]1 advanc$4 ,ab\t elev5 o'clock ! %ips dropp$ _! an*ors directly be=e ! front batt]y4 ,!y comm5c$1 says ,lee1 ! mo/ furi\s fire ,i ev] saw4 ,! g>rison1 h[ev]1 accord+ to ,briti% au?ority1 /uck ) ! greate/ con/ancy & firmness to _! guns2 fir$ delib]ately & sl[1 & took a cool1 effective aim4 ,! %ips suff]$ accord+ly1 !y 7 torn almo/ to pieces1 & ! slaught] 0 dreadful4 ,! fire f ! %ips did n produce ! expect$ effect4 ,! =tifications 7 l[1 compos$ ( e>? & palmetto wood1 :i* is s(t1 & makes no spl9t]s1 & ! m]lons 7 extremely ?ick4 ,at "o "t !re 0 a consid]able pause 9 ! ,am]ican fire1 & ! enemy ?\ght ! =t 0 ab&on$4 ,x 0 only because ! p[d] 0 exhau/$4 ,z soon z a supply c\ld be =w>d$ f ! ma9l& by ,g5]al ,lee1 ! =t resum$ its fire ) /ill m deadly effect4 ,?r\gh unskilful pilotage1 sev]al ( ! %ips ran agr\nd1 :]e "o1 ! frigate ,acton1 rema9$2 ! re/ 7 extricat$ ) difficulty4 ,^? :i* bore ! brunt ( ! action 7 mu* cut up4 ,"o hundr$ & sev5ty-five m5 7 kill$1 & ne>ly z _m w\nd$4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 ) two ?\s& troops & five or six hundr$ seam51 attempt$ repeat$ly to cross f ,long ,isl&1 & co-op]ate 9 ! attack ^u ! =t1 b 0 z (t5 foil$ by ,colonel ,?ompson1 ) 8 batt]y ( two cannons1 & a body ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a rang]s & ,nor? ,c>ol9a regul>s4 ,! combat slack5$ be=e sunset1 & ceas$ be=e t5 o'clock4 ,sir ,pet] ,p>k]1 :o _h receiv$ a sev]e contusion 9 ! engagem5t1 !n slipp$ 8 cables1 & drew (f 8 %att]$ %ips to ,five ,fa?om ,hole4 ,! ,acton rema9$ agr\nd4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+ ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton made ano!r attempt to cross f ,long ,isl& to ,sullivan's ,isl&2 b 0 aga9 repuls$1 & oblig$ to take %elt] beh9d 8 brea/works4 ,sir ,pet] ,p>k]1 too1 giv+ up all hope ( r$uc+ ! =t 9 ! %att]$ condition ( 8 %ips1 ord]$ t ! ,acton %\ld be set on fire & ab&on$4 ,)9 a few days ! troops 7 re-emb>k$ f ,long ,isl&3 ! attempt ^u ,*>le/on 0 = ! pres5t ab&on$1 & ! fleet once m put to sea4 ,9 ?is action1 "o ( ! sev]e/ 9 ! :ole c\rse ( ! w>1 ! loss ( ! ,am]icans 9 kill$ & w\nd$ 0 b ?irty-five m54 ,colonel ,m\ltrie d]iv$ ! greate/ glory f ! def5ce ( ,sullivan's ,isl&2 ?\gh ! ?anks ( ,congress 7 vot$ z well to ,g5]al ,lee1 ,colonel ,?ompson & ^? "u _! comm&4 ,! tid+s ( ?is signal repulse ( ! enemy came mo/ opportunely to ,wa%+ton1 :5 he 0 appreh5d+ an attack ^u ,new ,york4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,g5]al ,putnam1 beside 8 brav]y 9 ! field1 0 some:at ( a me*anical projector4 ,! batt]ies at ,=t ,wa%+ton _h prov$ ineffectual 9 oppos+ ! passage ( ho/ile %ips up ! ,hudson4 ,he 0 n[ engag$ on a plan = ob/ruct+ ! *annel opposite ! =t1 s z to prev5t ! pass+ ( any m %ips4 ,a lett] f him to ,g5]al ,gales 7,july #bf?7 expla9s 8 project4 ,we are prep>+ *evaux-de-frise1 at :i* we make great despat* by ! help ( %ips1 :i* are to be sunk4 ,! two %ips' /]ns lie t[>ds ea* o!r1 ab\t sev5ty feet ap>t4 ,?ree l>ge logs1 :i* rea* f %ip to %ip1 are fa/5$ to !m4 ,! two %ips & logs /op ! riv] two hundr$ & eighty feet4 ,! %ips are to be sunk1 & :5 haul$ d[n on "o side1 ! pricks w be rais$ to a prop] height1 & !y mu/ inevitably /op ! riv]1 if ! enemy w let u s9k !m4 ,x s happ5$ t "o ,ephraim ,&]son1 adjutant to ! second ,j]sey battalion1 _h rec5tly submitt$ a project to ,congress = de/roy+ ! enemy's fleet 9 ! h>bor ( ,new ,york4 ,he _h attempt$ an ent]prise ( ! k9d aga9/ ! ,briti% %ips 9 ! h>bor ( ,quebec dur+ ! siege1 &1 accord+ to 8 own acc\nt1 w\ld h succe$$1 _h n ! enemy discov]$ 8 int5tions1 & /ret*$ a cable across ! m\? ( ! h>bor1 & _h he n accid5tally be5 mu* burnt4 ,8 s*eme 0 favorably ent]ta9$ by ,congress1 & ,wa%+ton1 by a lett] dat$ ,july #aj?1 0 in/ruct$ to aid him 9 c>ry+ x into effect4 ,&]son1 accord+ly1 0 soon at "w at ,new ,york con/ruct+ fire-%ips1 ) :i* ! fleet 0 to be attack$4 ,simultane\s ) ! attack1 a desc5t 0 to be made on ! ,briti% camp on ,/at5 ,isl&1 f ! ne>e/ po9t ( ! ,j]sey %ore1 by troops f ,m]c]'s fly+ camp1 & by o!rs /ation$ at ,b]g5 "u ,major ,kn[lton1 ,putnam's favorite (fic] = d>+ ent]prises4 ,projectors are subject to disappo9tm5ts4 ,x 0 impossible to con/ruct a suffici5t numb] ( fire-%ips & galleys 9 "t4 ,! fly+ camp1 too1 recruit$ b sl[ly1 & sc>cely exce$$ ?ree ?\s& m52 ! comb9$ attack by fire & sword _h !re=e to be giv5 up4 ,9 ! c\rse ( a few days arriv$ a hundr$ sail1 ) l>ge re9=cem5ts1 among :i* 7 "o ?\s& ,hessians1 & z _m m 7 report$ to be on ! way4 ,! troops 7 disemb>k$ on ,/at5 ,isl&1 & =tifications ?r[n up on "s ( ! mo/ comm&+ hills4 ,all projects ( attack ^u ! enemy 7 n[ out ( ! "q4 ,inde$1 "s ( ,wa%+ton's able/ advis]s que/ion$ ! policy ( rema9+ 9 ,new ,york1 :]e !y might be entrapp$ z ! ,briti% _h be5 9 ,bo/on4 ,dur+ ! latt] "p ( ,july1 & ! e>ly "p ( ,augu/1 %ips ( w> ) _! t5d]s cont9u$ to arrive1 & ,scot* ,highl&]s1 ,hessians1 & o!r troops to be l&$ on ,/at5 ,isl&4 ,at ! beg9n+ ( ,augu/1 ! squadron ) ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 rec5tly repuls$ at ,*>le/on1 an*or$ 9 ! bay4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,putnam's contrivances = ob/ruct+ ! *annel _h rea*$ _! de/9$ place4 ,a lett]1 dat$ ,=t ,wa%+ton1 ,augu/ #c;d1 says3 ,f\r %ips1 *a9$ & boom$1 ) a numb] ( amaz+ l>ge *evaux-de-frise1 7 sunk close by ! =t "u comm& ( ,g5]al ,miffl91 :i* =t m\nts ?irty-two pieces ( heavy cannon4 ,we are ?or\ghly sangu9e t !y 7! %ips up ! riv]7 nev] w be able to jo9 ! ,briti% fleet1 nor assi/ance f ! fleet be af=d$ to !m4 ,ano!r lett]1 writt5 at ! same date f ,t>ryt[n1 on ! bord]s ( ! ,tappan ,sea1 gives an acc\nt ( an attack made by six r[ galleys ^u ! ,pho5ix & ! ,rose4 ,!y f\ght bravely = two h\rs1 hull+ ! %ips repeat$ly1 b su/a9+ great damage 9 return2 until _! commodore1 ,colonel ,tupp]1 gave ! signal to draw (f4 ,! =ce ( ! enemy collect$ 9 ! neighborhood ( ,new ,york 0 ab\t ?irty ?\s& m52 t ( ! ,am]icans a little m ?an sev5te5 ?\s&1 b 0 subsequ5tly increas$ to tw5ty ?\s&1 = ! mo/ "p1 raw & undiscipl9$4 ,"o-f\r? 7 on ! sick li/ ) bili\s & putrid fev]s & dys5t]y2 o!rs 7 abs5t on furl\gh or comm&2 ! re/ _h to be di/ribut$ ov] po/s & /ations fifte5 miles ap>t4 ,wa%+ton kept ! mo/ wat*ful eye ^u ! movem5ts ( ! enemy4 ,beside _! great sup]iority 9 po9t ( numb]s z well z discipl9e1 to 8 own crude & scanty legions1 !y possess$ a va/ advantage 9 _! fleet4 ,!y w\ld n be half ! enemy !y are1 obs]v$ ,colonel ,re$1 if !y 7 once sep>at$ f _! %ips4 ,e arrival & dep>ture ( ^!1 !re=e1 0 a subject ( speculation & conjecture4 ,a>on ,burr1 at t "t 9 ,new ,york1 aide-de-camp to ,g5]al ,putnam1 speaks 9 a lett] to an uncle1 ( ?irty transports1 :i*1 "u convoy ( ?ree frigates1 _h put to sea on ! #g? ( ,augu/1 ) ! int5tion ( sail+ r\nd ,long ,isl& & com+ ?r\gh ! ,s\nd1 & ?us inve/+ ! city by ! ,nor? & ,ea/ ,riv]s4 ,!y are !n to l& on bo? sides ( ! isl&1 writes he1 jo9 _! =ces1 & draw a l9e across1 :i* w hem u 91 & totally cut (f all communication2 aft] :i*1 !y w h _! own fun4 ,9 ?is em]g5cy1 ,wa%+ton wrote to ,g5]al ,m]c] = #b1jjj m5 f ! fly+ camp4 ,colonel ,smallwood's battalion 0 imm$iately furni%$1 z a "p ( !m4 ,! ,conv5tion ( ! ,/ate ord]$ out ha/y levies ( c\ntry militia1 to =m tempor>y camps on ! %ore ( ! ,s\nd1 & on t ( ! ,hudson above ,k+'s ,bridge1 to annoy ! enemy1 %\ld !y attempt to l& f _! %ips on ei!r ( ^! wat]s4 ,o!rs 7 s5t to re9=ce ! po/s on ,long ,isl&4 ,_m ( ! yeom5 ( ! c\ntry1 ?us ha/ily summon$ f ! pl\gh1 7 de/itute ( arms1 9 lieu ( :i* !y 7 ord]$ to br+ ) !m a %ovel1 spade1 or pickaxe1 or a scy! /raight5$ & fa/5$ to a pole4 ,?is ru/ic array may h provok$ ! ?\ghtless sne]s ( city sc(f]s1 su* z ^? cit$ by ,graydon2 b x 0 9 tru? "o ( ! glori\s features ( ! ,revolution1 to be ?us aid$ 9 its em]g5cies by ha/y levies ( husb&m54 ,by ! au?ority ( ! ,new ,york ,conv5tion1 ,wa%+ton _h appo9t$ ,g5]al ,george ,cl9ton to ! comm& ( ! levies on bo? sides ( ! ,hudson4 ,he n[ ord]$ him to ha/5 d[n ) !m to ! =t j erect$ on ! nor? side ( ,k+'s ,bridge2 leav+ two hundr$ m5 "u ! comm& ( a brave & al]t (fic] to ?r[ up works at ! pass ( ,an?ony's ,nose1 :]e ! ma9 road to ,albany crosses t m\nta94 ,troops ( horse also 7 to be po/$ by him along ! riv] to wat* ! motions ( ! enemy4 ,acc\nts ( des]t]s1 & o!r intellig5ce1 in=m$ ,wa%+ton1 on ! #ag?1 t a great _m ( ! enemy's troops _h gone on bo>d ( ! transports2 t ?ree days' provisions _h be5 cook$1 & o!r /eps tak5 indicat+ an int5tion ( leav+ ,/at5 ,isl&4 ,putnam1 also1 came up f bel[ ) ^w t at lea/ "o-f\r? ( ! fleet _h sail$4 ,!re 7 _m conjectures at head-qu>t]s z to :i!r !y 7 b\nd1 or :e!r !y _h n m]ely %ift$ _! /ation4 ,ev]y?+ indicat$1 h[ev]1 t affairs 7 t5d+ to a crisis4 ,a gallant little exploit at ?is juncture1 gave a fillip to ! spirits ( ! community4 ,two ( ! fire-%ips rec5tly con/ruct$1 w5t up ! ,hudson to attempt ! de/ruction ( ! %ips :i* _h s long be5 dom9e]+ ov] its wat]s4 ,"o succe$$ 9 grappl+ ! ,pho5ix1 & w\ld soon h set h] 9 flames1 b 9 ! d>kness got to leew>d1 & 0 ca/ loose )\t effect+ any damage4 ,! o!r1 9 mak+ = ! ,rose1 fell f\l ( "o ( ! t5d]s1 grappl$ & burnt h]4 ,! ent]prise 0 conduct$ ) _s1 & ?\gh x fail$ ( its ma9 object1 _h an important effect4 ,! comm&]s ( ! %ips det]m9$ to ab&on ^? wat]s1 :]e _! boats 7 fir$ ^u by ! v yeomanry :5ev] !y attempt$ to l&2 & :]e _! %ips 7 9 dang] f midnight inc5di>ies1 :ile rid+ at an*or4 ,tak+ advantage ( a brisk w9d & favor+ tide1 !y made all sail e>ly on ! morn+ ( ! #ah? ( ,augu/1 & /ood d[n ! riv]1 keep+ close "u ! ea/]n %ore1 :]e !y suppos$ ! guns f ,m\nt ,wa%+ton c\ld n be br\ght to be> ^u !m4 ,not)/&+ ?is precaution1 ! ,pho5ix 0 ?rice hull$ by %ots f ! =t1 & "o ( ! t5d]s once4 ,! ,rose1 also1 0 hull$ once by a %ot f ,burdett's ,f]ry4 ,! m5 on bo>d 7 kept close1 to avoid be+ pick$ (f by a p>ty ( riflem5 po/$ on ! riv] bank4 ,! %ips fir$ grape-%ot z !y pass$1 b )\t effect+ any injury4 ,un=tunately1 a passage _h be5 left op5 9 ! ob/ructions on :i* ,g5]al ,putnam _h calculat$ s sangu9ely2 x 0 to h be5 clos$ 9 ! c\rse ( a day or two4 ,?r\gh ?is !y made _! way1 guid$ by a des]t]4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxii4 ,,battle ,,( ,,long ,,isl&4--,,retreat4 ,! movem5ts ( ! ,briti% fleet1 & ( ! camp on ,/at5 ,isl&1 gave signs ( a m$itat$ attack2 b z ! nature ( t attack 0 unc]ta91 ,wa%+ton 0 oblig$ to reta9 ! great] "p ( 8 troops 9 ! city = its def5ce1 hold+ !m ready1 h[ev]1 to be transf]r$ to any po9t 9 ! vic9ity4 ,g5]al ,miffl91 ) ab\t five hundr$ ( ! ,p5nsylvania troops1 ( ,colonels ,%ee & ,magaw's regim5ts1 7 at ,k+'s ,bridge1 ready to aid at a mom5t's notice4 ,g5]al ,george ,cl9ton 0 at t po/1 ) ab\t f\rte5 hundr$ ( 8 yeomanry ( ! ,hudson4 ,reports f diff]5t qu>t]s gave ,wa%+ton reason to appreh5d t ! design ( ! enemy might be to l& "p ( _! =ce on ,long ,isl&1 & endeavor to get possession ( ! heights ( ,brooklyn1 :i* ov]look$ ,new ,york2 :ile ano!r "p %\ld l& above ! city4 ,?us1 v>i\s disconnect$ po9ts1 di/ant f ea* o!r1 & a great ext5t ( int]v5+ c\ntry1 _h to be def5d$ by raw troops1 aga9/ a sup]ior =ce well discipl9$1 & possess$ ( e facility = op]at+ by l& & wat]4 ,g5]al ,gre5e1 ) a consid]able =ce1 0 /ation$ at ,brooklyn4 ,he _h acqua9t$ himself ) all ! localities ( ! isl&1 f ,hell ,gate to ! ,n>r[s1 & made 8 plan ( def5ce accord+ly4 ,8 troops 7 dilig5tly occupi$ 9 works :i* he laid out1 ab\t a mile beyond ! village ( ,brooklyn1 & fac+ ! int]ior ( ! isl&1 :5ce a l& attack might be attempt$4 ,brooklyn 0 imm$iately opposite to ,new ,york4 ,! ,s\nd1 commonly call$ ! ,ea/ ,riv]1 9 t place ab\t ?ree qu>t]s ( a mile 9 wid?1 swept its rapid tides betwe5 !m4 ,! village /ood on a k9d ( p59sula1 =m$ by ! deep inlets ( ,wallab\t ,bay on ! nor?1 & ,g[anus ,cove on ! s\?4 ,a l9e ( intr5*m5ts & /rong r$\bts ext5d$ across ! neck ( ! p59sula1 f ! bay to a swamp & creek empty+ into ! cove4 ,to protect ! re> ( ! works f ! enemy's %ips1 a batt]y 0 erect$ at ,r$ ,hook1 ! s\?-we/ corn] ( ! p59sula1 & a =t on ,gov]nor's ,isl&1 ne>ly opposite4 ,ab\t two miles & a half 9 front ( ! l9e ( intr5*m5ts & r$\bts1 a range ( hills1 d5sely wood$1 ext5d$ f s\?-we/ to nor?-ea/1 =m+ a natural b>ri] across ! isl&4 ,x 0 trav]s$ by ?ree roads4 ,"o1 on ! left ( ! works1 /ret*$ ea/w>dly to ,b$=d1 & !n by a pass ?r\gh ! ,b$=d ,hills to ! village ( ,jamaica2 ano!r1 c5tral & direct1 l$ ?r\gh ! woody heights to ,flatbu%2 a ?ird1 on ! "r ( ! l9es1 pass$ by ,g[anus ,cove to ! ,n>r[s & ,graves5d ,bay4 ,! occupation ( ?is range ( hills1 & ! protection ( its passes1 _h be5 design$ by ,g5]al ,gre5e2 b un=tunately1 9 ! mid/ ( 8 ardu\s toils1 he 0 tak5 d[n by a rag+ fev]1 :i* conf9$ him to 8 b$2 & ,g5]al ,sullivan1 j return$ f ,lake ,*ampla91 _h ! tempor>y comm&4 ,on ! #ba/ came a lett]1 writt5 9 all ha/e by ,brigadi]-g5]al ,william ,liv+/on1 ( ,new ,j]sey4 ,movem5ts ( ! enemy on ,/at5 ,isl& _h be5 se5 f 8 camp4 ,he _h s5t ov] a spy at midnight1 :o br\ght back ! foll[+ intellig5ce4 ,tw5ty ?\s& m5 _h emb>k$ to make an attack on ,long ,isl&1 & up ! ,hudson4 ,fifte5 ?\s& rema9$ on ,/at5 ,isl&1 to attack ,b]g5 ,po9t1 ,elizabe?t[n ,po9t1 & ,amboy4 ,wa%+ton s5t a copy ( ! lett] to ! ,new ,york ,conv5tion4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+ 7,augu/ #bb;d7 ! enemy appe>$ to be c>ry+ _! plans into execution4 ,! reports ( cannon & musketry 7 he>d f ,long ,isl&1 & columns ( smoke 7 descri$ ris+ above ! groves & or*>ds at a di/ance4 ,! city1 z usual1 0 al>m$1 & _h reason to be s2 = ^w soon came t sev]al ?\s& m51 ) artill]y & light-horse1 7 l&$ at ,graves5d2 & t ,colonel ,h&1 /ation$ !re ) ! ,p5nsylvania rifle regim5t1 _h retreat$ to ! l9es1 sett+ fire to /acks ( :eat1 & o!r articles1 to keep !m f fall+ into ! enemy's h&s4 ,wa%+ton appreh5d$ an attempt ( ! foe by a =c$ m>*1 to surprise ! l9es at ,brooklyn4 ,he imm$iately s5t ov] a re9=cem5t ( six battalions4 ,x 0 all t he c\ld sp>e1 z ) ! next tide ! %ips might br+ up ! residue ( ! army1 & attack ! city4 ,five battalions m1 h[ev]1 7 ord]$ to be ready z a re9=cem5t1 if requir$4 ,n9e ?\s& ( ! enemy _h l&$1 ) =ty pieces ( cannon4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton _h ! *ief comm&1 & l$ ! fir/ division4 ,8 associate (fic]s 7 ! ,e>ls ( ,cornwallis & ,p]cy1 ,g5]al ,grant1 & ,g5]al ,sir ,william ,ersk9e4 ,z _! boats approa*$ ! %ore1 ,colonel ,h&1 /ation$1 z has be5 said1 9 ! neighborhood ) 8 rifle regim5t1 retreat$ to ! *a9 ( wood$ hills1 & took po/ on a height comm&+ ! c5tral road lead+ f ,flatbu%4 ,! enemy hav+ l&$ )\t opposition1 ,"l ,cornwallis 0 deta*$ ) ! res]ve to ,flatbu%1 :ile ! re/ ( ! army ext5d$ itself f ! f]ry at ! ,n>r[s ?r\gh ,utre*t & ,graves5d1 to ! village ( ,flatl&4 ,cornwallis1 ) two battalions ( light-infantry1 ,colonel ,donop's corps ( ,hessians1 & six field-pieces1 advanc$ rapidly to seize ^u ! c5tral pass ?r\gh ! hills4 ,he f\nd ,h& & 8 riflem5 ready to make a vigor\s def5ce4 ,?is br\ght him to a halt1 hav+ be5 ord]$ n to risk an attack %\ld ! pass be occupi$4 ,he took po/ = ! night1 !re=e1 9 ! village ( ,flatbu%4 ,on ! #bd? ,wa%+ton cross$ ov] to ,brooklyn1 to inspect ! l9es & reconnoitre ! neighborhood4 ,9 ?is visit he felt s5sibly ! want ( ,g5]al ,gre5e's pres5ce1 to expla9 8 plans & po9t out ! localities4 ,! ,am]ican advanc$ po/s 7 9 ! wood$ hills4 ,colonel ,h&1 ) 8 riflem51 kept wat* ov] ! c5tral road1 & a /rong r$\bt _h be5 ?r[n up 9 front ( ! pass1 to *eck any advance ( ! enemy f ,flatbu%4 ,ano!r road lead+ f ,flatbu% to ,b$=d1 by :i* ! enemy might get r\nd to ! left ( ! works at ,brooklyn1 0 gu>d$ by two regim5ts1 "o "u ,colonel ,williams1 po/$ on ! nor? side ( ! ridge1 ! o!r by a ,p5nsylvanian rifle regim5t1 "u ,colonel ,miles1 po/$ on ! s\? side4 ,! enemy 7 /ret*$ along ! c\ntry beyond ! *a9 ( hills4 ,z yet no?+ _h tak5 place b skirmi%+ & irregul> fir+ betwe5 ! outpo/s4 ,x 0 ) deep conc]n ,wa%+ton notic$ a preval5t disord] & confusion 9 ! camp4 ,!re 0 a want ( sy/em among ! (fic]s & co-op]ation among ! troops1 ea* corps seem+ to act indep5d5tly ( ! re/4 ,few ( ! m5 _h any milit>y exp]i5ce1 except1 p]*ance1 9 bu%-fight+ ) ! ,indians4 ,unaccu/om$ to discipl9e & ! re/ra9t ( camps1 !y salli$ =? :5ev] !y pleas$1 s+ly or 9 squads1 pr[l+ ab\t & fir+ ^u ! enemy1 l hunt]s aft] game4 ,mu* ( ?is 0 no d\bt ow+ to ! protract$ illness ( ,g5]al ,gre5e4 ,on return+ to ! city1 !re=e1 ,wa%+ton gave ! comm& on ,long ,isl& to ,g5]al ,putnam1 w>n+ him1 h[ev]1 9 8 lett] ( in/ructions1 to summon ! (fic]s toge!r1 & enjo9 !m to put a /op to ! irregul>ities :i* he _h obs]v$ among ! troops4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! enemy 7 augm5t+ _! =ces on ! isl&4 ,two brigades ( ,hessians1 "u ,lieut5ant-g5]al ,de ,hei/]1 7 transf]r$ f ! camp on ,/at5 ,isl& on ! #be?4 ,?is movem5t did n escape ! vigilant eye ( ,wa%+ton4 ,he n[ conclud$ t ! enemy 7 ab\t to make a pu% ) _! ma9 =ce = ! possession ( ,brooklyn ,heights4 ,he accord+ly s5t ov] additional re9=cem5ts1 & among !m ,colonel ,john ,haslet's well equipp$ & well discipl9$ ,delaw>e regim5t2 :i* 0 jo9$ to ,"l ,/irl+'s brigade1 *iefly compos$ ( ,s\!rn troops1 & /ation$ outside ( ! l9es4 ,on ! #bf? he cross$ ov] to ,brooklyn1 accompani$ by ,re$1 ! adjutant-g5]al4 ,!re 0 mu* movem5t among ! enemy's troops1 & _! numb] 0 evid5tly augm5t$4 ,9 fact4 ,g5]al ,de ,hei/] _h rea*$ ,flatbu% ) 8 ,hessians1 & tak5 comm& ( ! c5tre2 :]eupon ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 ) ! "r w+1 drew (f to ,flatl&s1 9 a diagonal l9e to ! "r ( ,de ,hei/]1 :ile ! left w+1 comm&$ by ,g5]al ,grant1 ext5d$ to ! place ( l&+ on ,graves5d ,bay4 ,wa%+ton rema9$ all day1 aid+ ,g5]al ,putnam ) 8 c\nsels1 :o1 new to ! comm&1 _h n be5 able to make himself well acqua9t$ ) ! =tifi$ po/s beyond ! l9es4 ,9 ! ev5+1 ,wa%+ton return$ to ! city1 full ( anxi\s ?\ght4 ,a g5]al attack 0 evid5tly at h&4 ,:]e w\ld x be made8 ,h[ w\ld 8 inexp]i5c$ troops /& ! enc\nt]8 ,:at w\ld be ! def5ce ( ! city if assail$ by ! %ips8 ,x 0 a night ( int5se solicitude1 & well might x be2 = dur+ t night a plan 0 c>ri$ into effect1 fraught ) disa/] to ! ,am]icans4 ,! plan to :i* we allude 0 conc]t$ by ,g5]al ,h[e1 ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton ) ! vangu>d1 compos$ ( ! *oice/ troops1 01 by a circuit\s m>* 9 ! night to ?r[ himself into ! road lead+ f ,jamaica to ,b$=d1 seize ^u a pass ?r\gh ! ,b$=d ,hills1 )9 ?ree miles ( t village1 & ?us turn ! left ( ! ,am]ican advanc$ po/s4 ,to div]t ! att5tion ( ! ,am]icans f ?is /eal?y m>* on _! left1 ,g5]al ,grant 0 to m5ace _! "r flank t[>d ,graves5d be=e daybreak1 & ,g5]al ,de ,hei/] to cannonade _! c5tre1 :]e ,colonel ,h& 0 /ation$4 ,nei!r1 h[ev]1 0 to press an attack until ! guns ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton %\ld give notice t he _h effect$ 8 purpose1 & turn$ ! left flank ( ! ,am]icans2 !n ! latt] 7 to be assail$ at all po9ts ) ! utmo/ vigor4 ,ab\t n9e o'clock 9 ! ev5+ ( ! #bf?1 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton began 8 m>* f ,flatl&s ) ! vangu>d1 compos$ ( light infantry4 ,"l ,p]cy foll[$ ) ! gr5adi]s1 artill]y1 & light dragoons1 =m+ ! c5tre4 ,"l ,cornwallis br\ght up ! re>-gu>d ) ! heavy ordnance4 ,g5]al ,h[e accompani$ ?is division4 ,x 0 a sil5t m>*1 )\t beat ( drum or s\nd ( trumpet1 "u guidance ( a ,long ,isl& tory1 along by-roads trav]s+ a swamp by a n>r[ causeway1 & s across ! c\ntry to ! ,jamaica road4 ,ab\t two h\rs be=e daybreak1 !y arriv$ )9 half a mile ( ! pass ?r\gh ! ,b$=d ,hills1 & halt$ to prep>e = an attack4 ,at ?is juncture !y captur$ an ,am]ican patrol1 & le>nt1 to _! surprise1 t ! ,b$=d pass 0 unoccupi$4 ,9 fact1 ! :ole road beyond ,b$=d1 lead+ to ,jamaica1 _h be5 left ungu>d$1 except+ by "s light volunte] troops4 ,colonels ,williams & ,miles1 :o 7 /ation$ to ! left ( ,colonel ,h&1 among ! wood$ hills1 _h be5 in/ruct$ to s5d out p>ties occasionally to patrol ! road1 b no troops _h be5 /ation$ at ! ,b$=d pass4 ,! road & pass may n h be5 includ$ 9 ,g5]al ,gre5e's plan ( def5ce1 or may h be5 ?\ght too f> out ( ! way to ne$ special precaution4 ,! neglect ( !m1 h[ev]1 prov$ fatal4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton imm$iately deta*$ a battalion ( light infantry to secure ! pass2 &1 advanc+ ) 8 corps at ! fir/ break ( day1 possess$ himself ( ! heights4 ,he 0 n[ )9 ?ree miles ( ,b$=d1 & 8 m>* _h be5 undiscov]$4 ,hav+ pass$ ! heights1 !re=e1 he halt$ 8 division = ! soldi]s to take "s refre%m5t1 prep>atory to ! morn+'s ho/ilities4 ,!re we w leave !m1 :ile we note h[ ! o!r divisions p]=m$ _! "p ( ! plan4 ,ab\t midnight ,g5]al ,grant mov$ f ,graves5d ,bay1 ) ! left w+1 compos$ ( two brigades & a regim5t ( regul>s1 a battalion ( ,new ,york loyali/s1 & t5 field-pieces4 ,he proce$$ along ! road lead+ pa/ ! ,n>r[s & ,g[anus ,cove1 t[>d ! "r ( ! ,am]ican works4 ,a picket gu>d ( ,p5nsylvanian & ,new ,york militia1 "u ,colonel ,atlee1 retir$ be=e him fight+ to a position on ! skirts ( ! wood$ hills4 ,9 ! meantime1 sc\ts _h br\ght 9 ^w to ! ,am]ican l9es t ! enemy 7 approa*+ 9 =ce ^u ! "r4 ,g5]al ,putnam in/antly ord]$ ,"l ,/irl+ to ha/5 ) ! two regim5ts ne>e/ at h&1 & hold !m 9 *eck4 ,^! 7 ,haslet's ,delaw>e1 & ,smallwood's ,m>yl& regim5ts2 ! latt] ! mac>onis1 9 sc>let & buff1 :o _h out%one1 9 camp1 _! yeoman fell[-soldi]s 9 home-spun4 ,!y turn$ out ) great alacrity1 & ,/irl+ pu%$ =w>d ) !m on ! road to ! ,n>r[s4 ,by ! "t he _h pass$ ,g[anus ,cove1 daylight began to appe>4 ,"h1 on a ris+ gr\nd he met ,colonel ,atlee ) 8 ,p5nsylvania ,prov9cials1 & le>n$ t ! enemy 7 ne>4 ,inde$ _! front began to appe> 9 ! unc]ta9 twilight4 ,/irl+ ord]$ ,atlee to place himself 9 ambu% 9 an or*>d on ! left ( ! road1 & await _! com+ up1 :ile he =m$ ! ,delaw>e & ,m>yl& regim5ts along a ridge f ! road1 up to a piece ( woods on ! top ( ! hill4 ,atlee gave ! enemy two or ?ree volleys z !y approa*$1 & !n retreat$ & =m$ 9 ! wood on ,"l ,/irl+'s left4 ,by ?is "t 8 lord%ip 0 re9=c$ by ,ki*l9e's riflem51 "p ( :om he plac$ along a h$ge at ! foot ( ! hill1 & "p 9 front ( ! wood4 ,g5]al ,grant ?rew 8 light troops 9 ! advance1 & po/$ !m 9 an or*>d & beh9d h$ges1 ext5d+ 9 front ( ! ,am]icans1 & ab\t "o hundr$ & fifty y>ds di/ant4 ,x 0 n[ broad daylight4 ,a rattl+ fire comm5c$ betwe5 ! ,briti% light troops & ! ,am]ican riflem51 :i* cont9u$ = ab\t two h\rs1 :5 ! =m] retir$ to _! ma9 body4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,/irl+'s position _h be5 /r5g!n$ by ! arrival ( ,capta9 ,c>p5t] ) two field-pieces4 ,^! 7 plac$ on ! side ( ! hill1 s z to comm& ! road & ! approa* = "s hundr$ y>ds4 ,g5]al ,grant1 likewise1 br\ght up 8 artill]y )9 ?ree hundr$ y>ds1 & =m$ 8 brigades on opposite hills1 ab\t six hundr$ y>ds di/ant4 ,!re 0 occasional cannonad+ on bo? sides1 b nei!r p>ty s\ght a g5]al action4 ,"l ,/irl+'s object 0 m]ely to hold ! enemy 9 *eck2 & ! in/ructions ( ,g5]al ,grant1 z we h %[n1 7 n to press an attack until aw>e t ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton 0 on ! left flank ( ! ,am]icans4 ,dur+ ?is "t1 ,de ,hei/] _h comm5c$ 8 "p ( ! plan by op5+ a cannonade f 8 camp at ,flatbu% ^u ! r$\bt1 at ! pass ( ! wood$ hills1 :]e ,h& & 8 riflem5 7 /ation$4 ,on he>+ ?is1 ,g5]al ,sullivan1 :o 0 )9 ! l9es1 rode =? to ,colonel ,h&'s po/ to reconnoitre4 ,de ,hei/]1 h[ev]1 accord+ to ! plan ( op]ations1 did n advance f ,flatbu%1 b kept up a brisk fire f 8 artill]y on ! r$\bt 9 front ( ! pass1 :i* repli$ z briskly4 ,at ! same "t1 a cannonade f a ,briti% %ip ^u ! batt]y at ,r$ ,hook1 contribut$ to di/ract ! att5tion ( ! ,am]icans4 ,9 ! meantime t]ror reign$ 9 ,new ,york4 ,! volley+ ( musketry & ! boom+ ( cannon at e>ly dawn1 _h told ( ! fight+ t _h comm5c$4 ,z ! morn+ advanc$1 & platoon fir+ & ! occasional dis*>ge ( a field-piece 7 he>d 9 diff]5t directions1 ! t]ror increas$4 ,wa%+ton 0 /ill 9 d\bt :e!r ?is 0 b a "p ( a g5]al attack1 9 :i* ! city 0 to be includ$4 ,five %ips ( ! l9e 7 endeavor+ to beat up ! bay4 ,7 !y to cannonade ! city1 or to l& troops above x8 ,=tunately1 a /rong head-w9d baffl$ _! ef=ts2 b "o vessel ( inf]ior =ce got up f> en\gh to op5 ! fire already m5tion$ ^u ! =t at ,r$ ,hook4 ,see+ no likelihood ( an imm$iate attack ^u ! city1 ,wa%+ton ha/5$ ov] to ,brooklyn 9 8 b>ge1 & gallop$ up to ! works4 ,he arriv$ !re 9 "t to witness ! cata/rophe = :i* all ! movem5ts ( ! enemy _h be5 conc]t$4 ,! ?und]+ ( artill]y 9 ! direction ( ,b$=d1 _h giv5 notice t ,sir ,h5ry _h turn$ ! left ( ! ,am]icans4 ,de ,hei/] imm$iately ord]$ ,colonel ,c\nt ,donop to advance ) 8 ,hessian regim5t1 & /orm ! r$\bt1 :ile he foll[$ ) 8 :ole division4 ,sullivan did n rema9 to def5d ! r$\bt4 ,sir ,h5ry's cannon _h appris$ him ( ! fatal tru?1 t 8 flank 0 turn$1 & he 9 dang] ( be+ surr\nd$4 ,he ord]$ a retreat to ! l9es1 b x 0 already too late4 ,sc>ce _h he desc5d$ f ! height1 & em]g$ into ! pla91 :5 he 0 met by ! ,briti% light infantry1 & dragoons1 & driv5 back into ! woods4 ,by ?is "t ,de ,hei/] & 8 ,hessians _h come up1 & n[ comm5c$ a sc5e ( confusion1 con/]nation1 & slaught]1 9 :i* ! troops "u ,williams & ,miles 7 involv$4 ,hemm$ 9 & entrapp$ betwe5 ! ,briti% & ,hessians1 & driv5 f "o to ! o!r1 ! ,am]icans f\ght = a "t bravely1 or r desp]ately4 ,"s 7 cut d[n & trampl$ by ! cavalry1 o!rs bayonet$ )\t m]cy by ! ,hessians4 ,"s ralli$ 9 gr\ps1 & made a brief /& ) _! rifles f rocks or beh9d trees4 ,! :ole pass 0 a sc5e ( c>nage1 res\nd+ ) ! cla% ( arms1 ! tramp ( horses1 ! volley+ ( fire-arms & ! cries ( ! combatants1 ) n[ & !n ! dre>y bray+ ( ! trumpet4 ,at l5g? "s ( ! ,am]icans1 by a desp]ate ef=t1 cut _! way ?r\gh ! ho/ ( foes1 & effect$ a retreat to ! l9es1 fight+ z !y w5t4 ,o!rs took refuge among ! woods & fa/nesses ( ! hills1 b a great "p 7 ei!r kill$ or tak5 prison]s4 ,among ! latt] 0 ,g5]al ,sullivan4 ,wa%+ton1 z we h obs]v$1 arriv$ 9 "t to witness ?is cata/rophe1 b 0 unable to prev5t x4 ,he _h he>d ! d9 ( ! battle 9 ! woods1 & se5 ! smoke ris+ f among ! trees2 b a deep column ( ! enemy 0 desc5d+ f ! hills on ! left2 8 *oice/ troops 7 all 9 action1 & he _h none b militia to man ! works4 ,8 solicitude 0 n[ awak5$ = ! safety ( ,"l ,/irl+ & 8 corps1 :o _h be5 all ! morn+ ex*ang+ cannonades ) ,g5]al ,grant4 ,he saw ! dang] to :i* ^! brave fell[s 7 expos$1 ?\gh !y c\ld n4 ,/ation$ on a hill )9 ! l9es1 he comm&$1 ) 8 telescope1 a view ( ! :ole field1 & saw ! enemy's res]ve1 "u ,cornwallis1 m>*+ d[n by a cross-road to get 9 _! re>1 & ?us place !m betwe5 two fires4 ,) brea?less anxiety he wat*$ ! result4 ,! s\nd ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton's cannon appris$ ,/irl+ t ! enemy 0 betwe5 him & ! l9es4 ,g5]al ,grant1 too1 aw>e t ! "t _h come = e>ne/ action1 0 clos+ up1 & _h already tak5 ,colonel ,atlee prison]4 ,8 lord%ip n[ ?\ght to effect a circuit\s retreat to ! l9es1 by cross+ ! creek :i* empties into ,g[anus ,cove1 ne> :at 0 call$ ! ,yell[ ,mills4 ,!re 0 a bridge & mill-dam1 & ! creek might be =d$ at l[ wat]1 b no "t 0 to be lo/1 = ! tide 0 ris+4 ,leav+ "p ( 8 m5 to keep face t[>d ,g5]al ,grant1 he advanc$ ) ! re/ to pass ! creek1 b 0 sudd5ly *eck$ by ! appe>ance ( ,cornwallis & 8 gr5adi]s4 ,wa%+ton1 & "s ( 8 (fic]s on ! hill1 :o wat*$ e movem5t1 _h suppos$ t ,/irl+ & 8 troops1 f9d+ ! case desp]ate1 w\ld surr5d] 9 a body )\t fir+4 ,on ! contr>y1 8 lord%ip boldly attack$ ,cornwallis ) half ( ,smallwood's battalion1 :ile ! re/ ( 8 troops retreat$ across ! creek4 ,wa%+ton wrung 8 h&s 9 agony at ! sight4 ,good ,god6 cri$ he1 :at brave fell[s ,i mu/ ?is day lose6 ,x 01 inde$1 a desp]ate fight2 & n[ ,smallwood's mac>onis %[$ _! game _s4 ,!y 7 repeat$ly brok51 b z (t5 ralli$ & r5ew$ ! fight4 ,we 7 on ! po9t ( driv+ ,"l ,cornwallis f 8 /ation1 writes ,"l ,/irl+1 b l>ge re9=cem5ts arriv+1 r5d]$ x impossible to d m ?an provide = safety4 ,be+ ?us surr\nd$1 & no probability ( a re9=cem5t1 writes a ,m>yl& (fic]1 8 lord%ip ord]$ me to retreat ) ! rema9+ "p ( our m51 & =ce our way to our camp4 ,only five companies ( ,smallwood's battalion 7 n[ 9 action4 ,!re 0 a w>m & close engagem5t = ne>ly t5 m9utes4 ,! /ruggle became desp]ate on ! "p ( ! ,am]icans4 ,brok5 & disord]$1 !y ralli$ 9 a piece ( woods1 & made a second attack4 ,!y 7 aga9 ov]p[]$ ) numb]s4 ,"s 7 surr\nd$ & bayonet$ 9 a field ( ,indian corn2 o!rs jo9$ _! comrades :o 7 retreat+ across ! m>%4 ,"l ,/irl+ _h enc\rag$ & animat$ 8 "y soldi]s by 8 voice & example1 b :5 all 0 lo/ he s\ght out ,g5]al ,de ,hei/]1 & surr5d]$ himself z 8 prison]4 ,m ?an two hundr$ & fifty brave fell[s p]i%$ 9 ?is deadly /ruggle1 )9 sight ( ! l9es ( ,brooklyn4 ,t "p ( ! ,delaw>e troops :o _h fir/ cross$ ! creek & swamp1 made good _! retreat to ! l9es ) a trifl+ loss4 ,! enemy n[ conc5trat$ _! =ces )9 a few hundr$ y>ds ( ! r$\bts4 ,! gr5adi]s 7 )9 musket %ot4 ,wa%+ton expect$ !y w\ld /orm ! works1 & prep>$ = a desp]ate def5ce4 ,! dis*>ge ( a cannon & volleys ( musketry f ! "p ( ! l9es ne>e/ to !m1 seem$ to br+ !m to a pause4 ,x 01 9 tru?1 ! =be>ance ( ! ,briti% comm&] t prev5t$ a bloody conflict4 ,8 troops1 heat$ ) action & flu%$ ) success1 7 eag] to /orm ! works2 b he 0 unwill+ to risk ! loss ( life t mu/ att5d an assault1 :5 ! object might be atta9$ at a *eap] rate1 by regul> approa*es4 ,*eck+ ! ardor ( 8 m51 !re=e1 ?\gh ) "s difficulty1 he drew !m (f to a holl[ way 9 front ( ! l9es1 b out ( rea* ( ! musketry1 & encamp$ !re = ! night4 ,! loss ( ! ,am]icans 9 ?is disa/r\s battle has be5 v>i\sly /at$1 b is ?\ght 9 kill$1 w\nd$ & prison]s1 to h be5 ne>ly two ?\s&2 a l>ge numb]1 consid]+ t n above five ?\s& 7 engag$4 ,! enemy ackn[l$g$ a loss ( #chj kill$ & w\nd$4 ,! success ( ! enemy 0 attribut$1 9 "s measure1 to ! d\bt 9 :i* ,wa%+ton 0 kept z to ! nature ( ! int5d$ attack1 & at :at po9t x w\ld *iefly be made4 ,?is oblig$ him to keep a great "p ( 8 =ces 9 ,new ,york1 & to di/ribute ^? at ,brooklyn ov] a wide ext5t ( c\ntry1 & at widely di/ant places4 ,mu* ( ! day's disa/] has be5 attribut$1 also1 to a confusion 9 ! comm&1 caus$ by ! illness ( ,g5]al ,gre5e4 ,putnam1 :o _h suppli$ 8 place 9 ! em]g5cy aft] ! enemy _h l&$1 _h n "t to make himself acqua9t$ ) ! po/ & ! surr\nd+ c\ntry4 ,! fatal error1 h[ev]1 & "o probably aris+ f all ^! causes1 consi/$ 9 leav+ ! passes ?r\gh ! wood$ hills too weakly =tifi$ & gu>d$2 & especially 9 neglect+ ! ea/]n road1 by :i* ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton got 9 ! re> ( ! advanc$ troops1 cut !m (f f ! l9es1 & subject$ !m to a cross fire ( 8 own m5 & ,de ,hei/]'s ,hessians4 ,! night aft] ! battle 0 a we>y1 yet almo/ sleepless "o to ! ,am]icans4 ,fatigu$1 dispirit$1 _m ( !m sick & w\nd$1 yet !y 7 = ! mo/ "p )\t t5t or o!r %elt]4 ,to ,wa%+ton x 0 a night ( anxi\s vigil4 ,ev]y?+ bod$ a close & deadly conflict4 ,! enemy _h pit*$ a numb] ( t5ts ab\t a mile di/ant4 ,_! s5tries 7 b a qu>t] ( a mile (f1 & close to ! ,am]ican s5tries4 ,! morn+ broke l[]+ & dre>y4 ,l>ge encampm5ts 7 gradually descri$2 to appe>ance1 ! enemy 7 tw5ty ?\s& /rong4 ,z ! day advanc$1 _! ordnance began to play ^u ! works4 ,!y 7 proce$+ to intr5* !mselves1 b 7 driv5 into _! t5ts by a dr5*+ ra94 ,e>ly 9 ! morn+ ,g5]al ,miffl9 arriv$ 9 camp ) "p ( ! troops :i* _h be5 /ation$ at ,=t ,wa%+ton & ,k+'s ,bridge4 ,he br\ght ) him ,%ee's prime ,philadelphia regim5t1 & ,magaw's ,p5nsylvania regim5t1 bo? well discipl9$ & (fic]$1 & accu/om$ to act toge!r4 ,!y 7 s mu* r$uc$ 9 numb]1 h[ev]1 by sickness1 t !y did n am\nt 9 ! :ole to m ?an eight hundr$ m54 ,) ,miffl9 came also ,colonel ,glov]'s ,massa*usetts regim5t1 compos$ *iefly ( ,m>blehead fi%]m5 & sailors1 h>dy1 adroit1 & wea!r-pro(2 trimly clad 9 blue jackets & tr\s]s4 ,! deta*m5t numb]$1 9 ! :ole1 ab\t ?irte5 hundr$ m51 all fre% & full ( spirits4 ,!y 7 po/$ at ! left extremity ( ! intr5*m5ts t[>ds ! ,wallab\t4 ,!re 7 skirmi%es ?r\gh\t ! day betwe5 ! riflem5 on ! advanc$ po/s & ! ,briti% irregul>s1 :i* at times 7 q sev]e2 b no decid$ attack 0 attempt$4 ,! ma9 body ( ! enemy kept )9 _! t5ts until ! latt] "p ( ! day2 :5 !y began to break gr\nd at ab\t five hundr$ y>ds di/ance f ! works1 z if prep>+ to c>ry !m by regul> approa*es4 ,on ! #bi? !re 0 a d5se fog ov] ! isl&1 t wrapp$ ev]y?+ 9 my/]y4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! morn+1 ,g5]al ,miffl91 ) ,adjutant-g5]al ,re$1 & ,colonel ,grayson ( ,virg9ia1 "o ( ,wa%+ton's aides-de-camp1 rode to ! we/]n outpo/s1 9 ! neighborhood ( ,r$ ,hook4 ,:ile !y 7 !re1 a light breeze lift$ ! fog f a "p ( ! ,new ,york ,bay1 & reveal$ ! ,briti% %ips at _! an*orage opposite ,/at5 ,isl&4 ,!re appe>$ to be an unusual bu/le among !m4 ,boats 7 pass+ to & f ! admiral's %ip1 z if seek+ or c>ry+ ord]s4 ,"s movem5t 0 app>5tly 9 agitation4 ,! idea occurr$ to ! reconnoitr+ p>ty t ! fleet 0 prep>+1 %\ld ! w9d hold & ! fog cle> away1 to come up ! bay at ! turn ( ! tide1 sil5ce ! feeble batt]ies at ,r$ ,hook & ! city1 & an*or 9 ! ,ea/ ,riv]4 ,9 t case ! army on ,long ,isl& w\ld be completely surr\nd$ & entrapp$4 ,al>m$ at ?is p]il\s probability1 !y spurr$ back to head-qu>t]s1 to urge ! imm$iate )drawal ( ! army4 ,z ?is might n be acceptable advice1 ,re$1 embold5$ by 8 intimacy ) ! comm&]-9-*ief1 und]took to give x4 ,wa%+ton in/antly summon$ a c\ncil ( w>4 ,! difficulty 0 already app>5t ( gu>d+ su* ext5sive works ) troops fatigu$ & dispirit$1 & expos$ to ! inclem5cies ( ! wea!r4 ,o!r dang]s n[ pres5t$ !mselves4 ,_! communication ) ,new ,york might be cut (f by ! fleet f bel[4 ,o!r %ips _h pass$ r\nd ,long ,isl&1 & 7 at ,flu%+ ,bay on ! ,s\nd4 ,^! might l& troops on ! ea/ side ( ,h>lem ,riv]1 & make !mselves ma/]s ( ,k+'s ,bridge2 t key ( ,manhattan ,isl&4 ,tak+ all ^! ?+s into consid]ation1 x 0 resolv$ to cross ) ! troops to ! city t v night4 ,nev] did retreat require great] secrecy & circumspection4 ,n9e ?\s& m51 ) all ! munitions ( w>1 7 to be )drawn f be=e a victori\s army1 encamp$ s ne> t e /roke ( spade & pickaxe f _! tr5*es c\ld be he>d4 ,! retreat+ troops1 moreov]1 7 to be emb>k$ & convey$ across a /rait ?ree-qu>t]s ( a mile wide1 swept by rapid tides4 ,! lea/ al>m ( _! movem5t w\ld br+ ! enemy ^u !m1 & produce a t]rible sc5e ( confusion & c>nage at ! place ( emb>kation4 ,wa%+ton made ! prep>atory arrangem5ts ) great al]tness1 yet pr(\nd secrecy4 ,v]bal ord]s 7 s5t to ,colonel ,hughes1 :o act$ z qu>t]ma/]-g5]al1 to impress all wat] craft1 l>go & small1 f ,spyt d5 ,duivel on ! ,hudson r\nd to ,hell ,gate on ! ,s\nd1 & h !m on ! ea/ side ( ! city by ev5+4 ,! ord] 0 issu$ at noon1 & s promptly execut$ t1 al?\gh "s ( ! vessels _h to be br\ght a di/ance ( fifte5 miles1 !y 7 all at ,brooklyn at eight o'clock 9 ! ev5+1 & put "u ! managem5t ( ,colonel ,glov]'s amphibi\s ,m>blehead regim5t4 ,to prep>e ! army = a g5]al movem5t )\t betray+ ! object1 ord]s 7 issu$ = ! troops to hold !mselves 9 read9ess = a night attack ^u ! enemy4 ,to keep ! enemy f discov]+ ! )drawal ( ! ,am]icans until _! ma9 body %\ld h emb>k$ 9 ! boats & pu%$ (f f ! %ore1 ,g5]al ,miffl9 0 to rema9 at ! l9es ) 8 ,p5nsylvania troops1 & ! gallant rema9s ( ,haslet1 ,smallwood & ,h&'s regim5ts1 ) gu>ds po/$ & s5t9els al]t1 z if no?+ extraord9>y 0 tak+ place2 :5 ! ma9 emb>kation 0 effect$1 !y 7 !mselves to move (f quietly1 m>* briskly to ! f]ry1 & emb>k4 ,x 0 late 9 ! ev5+ :5 ! troops began to retire f ! brea/works4 ,z "o regim5t quietly )drew f _! /ation on gu>d1 ! troops on ! "r & left mov$ up & fill$ ! vacancy4 ,!re 0 a /ifl$ murmur 9 ! camp1 unavoidable 9 a movem5t ( ! k9d2 b x gradually di$ away 9 ! direction ( ! riv]1 z ! ma9 body mov$ on 9 sil5ce & ord]4 ,! y\?ful ,hamilton1 ^: milit>y m]its _h won ! favor ( ,g5]al ,gre5e1 & :o _h lo/ 8 baggage & a field-piece 9 ! battle1 br\ght up ! re> ( ! retreat+ p>ty4 ,! emb>kation w5t on ) all possible despat*1 "u ! vigilant eye ( ,wa%+ton1 :o /ation$ himself at ! f]ry1 sup]9t5d+ e movem5t4 ,9 8 anxiety = despat*1 he s5t back ,colonel ,scammel1 "o ( 8 aides-de-camp1 to ha/5 =w>d all ! troops t 7 on ! m>*4 ,scammel blund]$ 9 execut+ 8 err&1 & gave ! ord] to ,miffl9 likewise4 ,! g5]al in/antly call$ 9 8 pickets & s5t9els1 & set (f = ! f]ry4 ,by ?is "t ! tide _h turn$2 !re 0 a /rong w9d f ! nor?-ea/2 ! boats ) o>s 7 insuffici5t to convey ! troops2 ^? ) sails c\ld n make headway aga9/ w9d & tide4 ,!re 0 "s confusion at ! f]ry1 & 9 ! mid/ ( x1 ,g5]al ,miffl9 came d[n ) ! :ole cov]+ p>ty2 add+ to ! emb>rassm5t & upro>4 ,good ,god6 ,g5]al ,miffl96 cri$ ,wa%+ton1 ,i am afraid y h ru9$ u by s unseasonably )draw+ ! troops f ! l9es4 ,i did s by y\r ord]1 repli$ ,miffl9 ) "s w>m?4 ,x _c be6 exclaim$ ,wa%+ton4 ,by ,g--1 ,i did6 0 ! blunt rejo9d]4 ,did ,scammel act z aide-de-camp = ! day1 or did he n8 ,he did4 ,!n1 said ,miffl91 ,i _h ord]s ?r\gh him4 ,x is a dreadful mi/ake1 rejo9$ ,wa%+ton1 & unless ! troops c rega9 ! l9es be=e _! abs5ce is discov]$ by ! enemy1 ! mo/ disa/r\s consequ5ces are to be appreh5d$4 ,miffl9 l$ back 8 m5 to ! l9es1 :i* _h be5 completely des]t$ = ?ree-qu>t]s ( an h\r4 ,=tunately1 ! d5se fog _h prev5t$ ! enemy f discov]+ t !y 7 unoccupi$4 ,! m5 resum$ _! =m] po/s1 & rema9$ at !m until call$ (f to cross ! f]ry4 ,! fog :i* prevail$ all ?is "t1 seem$ almo/ provid5tial4 ,:ile x hung ov] ,long ,isl&1 & conceal$ ! movem5ts ( ! ,am]icans1 ! atmosph]e 0 cle> on ! ,new ,york side ( ! riv]4 ,! adv]se w9d1 too1 di$ away1 ! riv] became s smoo? t ! r[-boats c\ld be lad5 almo/ to ! gunwale2 & a favor+ breeze sprang up = ! sail-boats4 ,! :ole emb>kation ( troops1 artill]y1 ammunition1 provisions1 cattle1 horses & c>ts1 0 happily effect$1 & by daybreak ! great] "p _h safely rea*$ ! city1 ?anks to ! aid ( ,glov]'s ,m>blehead m54 ,sc>ce any?+ 0 ab&on$ to ! enemy1 except+ a few heavy pieces ( artill]y4 ,at a prop] "t1 ,miffl9 ) 8 cov]+ p>ty left ! l9es1 & effect$ a sil5t retreat to ! f]ry4 ,wa%+ton1 ?\gh repeat$ly entreat$1 refus$ to ent] a boat until all ! troops 7 emb>k$2 & cross$ ! riv] ) ! la/4 ,?is extraord9>y retreat1 :i*1 9 its sil5ce & cel]ity1 equall$ ! midnight =tify+ ( ,bunk]'s ,hill1 0 "o ( ! mo/ signal a*ievem5ts ( ! w>1 & r$\nd$ greatly to ! reputation ( ,wa%+ton1 :o1 we are told1 = =ty-eight h\rs prec$+ ! safe extricat+ ( 8 army f _! p]il\s situation1 sc>ce clos$ 8 eyes1 & 0 ! great] "p ( ! "t on horseback4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxiii4 ,,retreat ,,f ,,new ,,york ,,isl&4 ,! enemy _h n[ possession ( ,long ,isl&4 ,briti% & ,hessian troops g>rison$ ! works at ,brooklyn1 or 7 di/ribut$ at ,bu%wick1 ,newt[n1 ,hell ,gate & ,flu%+4 ,admiral ,h[e came up ) ! ma9 body ( ! fleet1 & an*or$ close to ,gov]nor's ,isl&1 )9 cannon %ot ( ! city4 ,our situation is truly di/ress+1 writes ,wa%+ton to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 on ! #b;d ( ,septemb]4 ,! *eck our deta*m5t su/a9$ on ! #bg? ultimo1 has dispirit$ too great a proportion ( our troops1 & fill$ _! m9ds ) appreh5sion & despair4 ,! militia1 in/ead ( call+ =? _! utmo/ ef=ts to a brave & manly opposition 9 ord] to repair our losses1 are dismay$1 intractable1 & impati5t to return4 ,great numb]s ( !m h gone (f2 9 "s in/ances1 almo/ by :ole regim5ts1 by half ones1 & by companies1 at a "t4444 ,) ! deepe/ conc]n1 ,i am oblig$ to confess my want ( confid5ce 9 ! g5]ality ( ! troops4444 ,our numb] ( m5 at pres5t fit = duty is "u tw5ty ?\s&4 ,i h ord]$ ,g5]al ,m]c] to s5d ! m5 int5d$ = ! fly+ camp to ?is place1 ab\t a ?\s& 9 numb]1 & to try ) ! militia1 if practicable1 to make a div]sion ^u ,/at5 ,isl&4 ,till ( late1 ,i _h no d\bt 9 my own m9d ( def5d+ ?is place2 nor %\ld ,i h yet1 if ! m5 w\ld d _! duty1 b ?is ,i despair (4 ,if we %\ld be oblig$ to ab&on ! t[n1 ought x to /& z w9t] qu>t]s = ! enemy8 ,!y w\ld d]ive great conv5i5ces f x1 on ! "o h&1 & mu* prop]ty w\ld be de/roy$ on ! o!r4 ,x is an important "q1 b w admit ( b little "t = delib]ation4 ,at pres5t ,i d>esay ! enemy mean to pres]ve x if !y c4 ,if ,congress1 !re=e1 %\ld resolve ^u ! de/ruction ( x1 ! resolution %\ld be a pr(\nd secret1 z ! k w make a capital *ange 9 _! plans4 ,on ! night ( ,monday 7,sept4 #b;d7 a =ty gun %ip1 tak+ advantage ( a favorable w9d & tide1 pass$ betwe5 ,gov]nor's ,isl& & ,long ,isl&1 swept unh>m$ by ! batt]ies :i* op5$ ^u h]1 & an*or$ 9 ,turtle ,bay1 above ! city4 ,9 ! morn+1 ,wa%+ton despat*$ ,major ,crane ( ! artill]y1 ) two twelve p\nd]s & a h[itz] to annoy h] f ! ,new ,york %ore4 ,!y hull$ h] sev]al times1 & oblig$ h] to take %elt] beh9d ,blackwell's ,isl&4 ,sev]al o!r %ips-(-w>1 ) transports & /ore-%ips _h made _! appe>ance 9 ! upp] "p ( ! ,s\nd1 hav+ gone r\nd ,long ,isl&4 ,z ! city might spe$ily be attack$1 ,wa%+ton caus$ all ! sick & w\nd$ to be convey$ to ,oranget[n1 9 ! ,j]seys1 & su* milit>y /ores & baggage z 7 n imm$iately ne$$1 to be remov$1 z fa/ z conveyances c\ld be procur$1 to a po/ p>tially =tifi$ at ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 on ! ea/]n bank ( ! ,hudson1 ab\t tw5ty-two miles above ! city4 ,! ?\s& m5 ord]$ f ! fly+ camp 7 furni%$ by ,g5]al ,m]c]4 ,!y 7 ,m>yl& troops "u ,colonels ,griffi? & ,ri*>dson1 & 7 a seasonable addition to ! effective =ces2 b ! ammunition c>ri$ (f by ! disb&+ militia 0 a s]i\s loss at ?is critical juncture4 ,a "w _h be5 comm5c$ on ! ,j]sey %ore1 opposite ,=t ,wa%+ton1 to aid 9 protect+ ,putnam's *evaux-de-frise :i* _h sunk betwe5 !m4 ,?is "w _h receiv$ ! "n ( ,=t ,con/itution 7a "n already borne by "o ( ! =ts 9 ! ,highl&s74 ,troops 7 drawn f ! fly+ camp to make a /rong encampm5t 9 ! vic9ity ( ! =t1 ) an able (fic] to comm& x & a skilful eng9e] to /r5g!n ! works4 ,x 0 hop$1 by ! co-op]ation ( ^! opposite =ts & ! *evaux-de-frise1 to comm& ! ,hudson1 & prev5t ! pass+ & repass+ ( ho/ile %ips4 ,! ,briti%1 9 ! meantime1 =bore to press fur!r ho/ilities4 ,"l ,h[e 0 really desir\s ( a peaceful adju/m5t ( ! /rife betwe5 ! colonies & ! "m c\ntry1 & suppos$ ?is a propiti\s mom5t = a new attempt at pacification4 ,he accord+ly s5t (f ,g5]al ,sullivan on p>ole1 *>g$ ) an ov]ture to ,congress4 ,9 ?is he decl>$ himself emp[]$ & dispos$ to compromise ! dispute betwe5 ,great ,brita9 & ,am]ica1 on ! mo/ favorable t]ms1 & ?\gh he c\ld n treat ) ,congress z a legally organiz$ body1 he 0 desir\s ( a conf]5ce ) "s ( its memb]s4 ,^!1 = ! "t1 he %\ld consid] only z private g5tlem51 b if 9 ! conf]5ce any probable s*eme ( accommodation %\ld be agre$ ^u1 ! au?ority ( ,congress w\ld aft]w>ds be ackn[l$g$ to r5d] ! compact complete4 ,! message caus$ "s emb>rassm5t 9 ,congress4 ,to acc$e to ! int]view might seem to waive ! "q ( indep5d5ce2 to decl9e x 0 to %ut ! door on all hope ( conciliation1 & might ali5ate ! co-op]ation ( "s wor?y :igs :o /ill clung to t hope4 ,aft] mu* debate1 ,congress1 on ! #e? ,septemb]1 repli$ t1 be+ ! repres5tatives ( ! free & indep5d5t ,/ates ( ,am]ica1 !y c\ld n s5d any memb]s to conf] ) 8 lord%ip 9 _! private *>act]s1 b t1 ev] desir\s ( e/abli%+ peace on reasonable t]ms1 !y w\ld s5d a committee ( _! body to asc]ta9 :at au?ority he _h to treat ) p]sons au?oriz$ by ,congress1 & :at propositions he _h to (f]4 ,a committee 0 *os5 on ! #f? ( ,septemb]1 compos$ ( ,john ,adams1 ,edw>d ,rutl$ge1 & ,doctor ,frankl94 ,! propos$ conf]5ce 0 to take place on ! #aa?1 at a h\se on ,/at5 ,isl&1 opposite to ,amboy2 at :i* latt] place ! vet]an ,m]c] 0 /ation$ ) 8 fly+ camp4 ,at ,amboy1 ! committee f\nd ,"l ,h[e's b>ge wait+ to receive !m4 ,! admiral met !m on _! l&+1 & conduct$ !m ?r\gh 8 gu>ds to 8 h\se4 ,on op5+ ! conf]5ce1 8 lord%ip aga9 intimat$ t he c\ld n treat ) !m z a committee ( ,congress1 b only conf] ) !m z private g5tlem5 ( influ5ce 9 ! colonies1 on ! means ( re/or+ peace betwe5 ! two c\ntries4 ,! commission]s repli$ t z _! bus9ess 0 to he>1 he might consid] !m 9 :at light he pleas$2 b t !y %\ld consid] !mselves 9 no o!r "* ?an t 9 :i* !y 7 plac$ by ord] ( ,congress4 ,"l ,h[e !n ent]$ into a disc\rse ( consid]able l5g?1 b made no explicit proposition ( peace1 nor promise ( r$ress ( grievances1 except+ on condition t ! colonies %\ld return to _! allegiance4 ,?is1 ! commission]s repli$1 0 n n[ to be expect$4 ,_! repeat$ humble petitions to ! k+ & p>liam5t hav+ be5 treat$ ) contempt1 & answ]$ by additional injuries1 & w> hav+ be5 decl>$ aga9/ !m1 ! colonies _h decl>$ _! indep5d5ce1 & x 0 n 9 ! p[] ( ,congress to agree = !m t !y %\ld return to _! =m] dep5d5t /ate4 ,8 lord%ip express$ 8 sorr[ t no accommodation 0 likely to take place2 & ! conf]5ce broke up4 ,! result ( ?is conf]5ce _h a b5eficial effect4 ,x %[$ t 8 lord%ip _h no p[] b :at 0 giv5 by ! act ( ,p>liam5t2 & put an end to ! popul> notion t he 0 ve/$ ) secret p[]s to negotiate an adju/m5t ( grievances4 ,s9ce ! retreat f ,brooklyn1 ,wa%+ton _h n>r[ly wat*$ ! movem5ts ( ! enemy to discov] _! fur!r plans4 ,_! :ole =ce1 except+ ab\t f\r ?\s& m51 _h be5 transf]r$ f ,/at5 to ,long ,isl&4 ,a great "p 0 encamp$ on ! p59sula betwe5 ,newt[n ,inlet & ,flu%+ ,bay4 ,a batt]y _h be5 ?r[n up ne> ! extremity ( ! p59sula1 to *eck an ,am]ican batt]y at ,hor5's ,hook opposite1 & to comm& ! m\? ( ,h>lem ,riv]4 ,troops 7 subsequ5tly /ation$ on ! isl&s ab\t ,hell ,gate4 ,x is evid5t1 writes ,wa%+ton1 ! enemy mean to enclose u on ! isl& ( ,new ,york1 by tak+ po/ 9 our re>1 :ile ! %ipp+ secures ! front1 & ?us1 by cutt+ (f our communication ) ! c\ntry1 oblige u to fight !m on _! own t]ms1 or surr5d] at discretion4 ,! "q 01 h[ c\ld _! plans be mo/ successfully oppos$8 ,on e side1 he saw a *oice ( difficulties2 e measure 0 to be =m$ ) "s appreh5sion t all ! troops w\ld n d _! duty4 ,9 a c\ncil ( w>1 held on ! #g? ( ,septemb]1 ! "q 0 discuss$1 :e!r ! city %\ld be def5d$ or evacuat$4 ,all admitt$ t x w\ld n be t5able1 %\ld x be cannonad$ & bomb>d$4 ,sev]al ( ! c\ncil1 among :om 0 ,g5]al ,putnam1 7 = a total & imm$iate removal f ! city2 urg+ t "o "p ( ! army might be cut (f be=e ! o!r c\ld support x2 ! extremities be+ at lea/ sixte5 miles ap>t1 & ! :ole1 :5 collect$1 be+ inf]ior to ! enemy4 ,by remov+1 !y w\ld deprive ! enemy ( ! advantage ( _! %ips2 !y w\ld keep !m at bay2 put no?+ at haz>d2 keep ! army toge!r to be recruit$ ano!r ye>1 & pres]ve ! unsp5t /ores & ! heavy artill]y4 ,wa%+ton himself incl9$ to ?is op9ion4 ,o!rs1 h[ev]1 7 unwill+ to ab&on a place :i* _h be5 =tifi$ ) great co/ & labor1 & seem$ def5sible1 & :i*1 by "s1 _h be5 consid]$ ! key to ! nor!rn c\ntry4 ,aft] mu* discussion a middle c\rse 0 adopt$4 ,putnam1 ) five ?\s& m51 0 to be /ation$ 9 ! city4 ,hea?1 ) n9e ?\s&1 0 to keep gu>d on ! upp] "p ( ! ,isl&1 & oppose any attempt ( ! enemy to l&4 ,8 troops1 among :om 7 ,magaw's1 ,%ee's1 ,h&'s1 & ,miles's ,p5nsylvanian battalions1 & ,haslet's ,delaw>e regim5t1 7 po/$ ab\t ,k+'s ,bridge & its vic9ity4 ,! ?ird division1 compos$ pr9cipally ( militia1 0 "u ! comm& ( ,g5]als ,gre5e & ,sp5c]1 ! =m] ( :om1 h[ev]1 0 /ill unwell4 ,x 0 /ation$ ab\t ! c5tre ( ! isl&1 *iefly along ,turtle ,bay & ,kip's ,bay1 :]e /rong works _h be5 ?r[n up1 to gu>d aga9/ any l&+ ( troops f ! %ips or f ! encampm5ts on ,long ,isl&4 ,x 0 also to hold itself ready to support ei!r ( ! o!r divisions4 ,wa%+ton himself _h 8 head-qu>t]s at a %ort di/ance f ! city4 ,a resolution ( ,congress1 pass$ ! #aj? ( ,septemb]1 left ! occupation or ab&onm5t ( ! city entirely at ,wa%+ton's discretion4 ,conv9c$ ( ! propriety ( evacuation1 ,wa%+ton prep>$ = x by ord]+ ! removal ( all /ores1 except+ su* z 7 indisp5sable = ! subsi/5ce ( ! troops :ile !y rema9$4 ,a lett] f a ,rhode ,isl& (fic]1 on a visit to ,new ,york1 gives an idea ( its agitations4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,septemb]1 j aft] d9n]1 ?ree frigates & a =ty-gun %ip sail$ up ! ,ea/ ,riv] ) a g5tle breeze1 t[>d ,hell ,gate1 & kept up an incessant fire1 assi/$ by ! cannon at ,gov]nor's ,isl&4 ,on ! #ad?1 ,wa%+ton's baggage 0 remov$ to ,k+'s ,bridge1 :i!r head-qu>t]s 7 to be transf]r$ ! same ev5+2 x be+ cle> t ! enemy 7 prep>+ to encompass him on ! isl&4 ,ab\t sunset ( ! same day1 six m %ips1 two ( !m m5-(-w>1 pass$ up ! ,s\nd & jo9$ ^? above4 ,)9 half an h\r came expresses spurr+ to head-qu>t]s1 "o f ,miffl9 at ,k+'s ,bridge1 ! o!r f ,colonel ,s>g5t at ,hor5's ,hook4 ,?ree or f\r ?\s& ( ! enemy 7 cross+ at ,hell ,gate to ! isl&s at ! m\? ( ,h>lem ,riv]1 :]e numb]s 7 already encamp$4 ,an imm$iate l&+ at ,h>lem1 or ,morrisania1 0 appreh5d$4 ,wa%+ton 0 in/antly 9 ! saddle1 spurr+ to ,h>lem ,heights4 ,! night1 h[ev]1 pass$ away quietly4 ,9 ! morn+ ! enemy comm5c$ op]ations4 ,?ree %ips ( w> /ood up ! ,hudson1 & an*or$ opposite ,bloom+dale1 a few miles above ! city1 & put a /op to ! removal by wat] ( /ores & provisions to ,dobbs' ,f]ry4 ,ab\t elev5 o'clock1 ! %ips 9 ! ,ea/ ,riv] comm5c$ a heavy cannonade ^u ! brea/works betwe5 ,turtle ,bay & ! city4 ,at ! same "t two divisions ( ! troops encamp$ on ,long ,isl&1 "o ,briti%1 "u ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 ! o!r ,hessian1 "u ,colonel ,donop1 em]g$ 9 boats f ! deep1 woody recesses ( ,newt[n ,inlet1 & "u cov] ( ! fire f ! %ips1 began to l& at two po9ts betwe5 ,turtle & ,kip's ,bays4 ,! brea/works 7 mann$ by militia :o _h rec5tly s]v$ at ,brooklyn4 ,di%e>t5$ by _! late defeat1 !y fl$ at ! fir/ advance ( ! enemy4 ,two brigades ( ,putnam's ,connecticut troops1 :i* _h be5 s5t t morn+ to support !m1 caught ! panic1 & reg>dless ( ! comm&s & entreaties ( _! (fic]s1 jo9$ 9 ! g5]al scamp]4 ,at ?is mom5t ,wa%+ton1 :o _h m\nt$ 8 horse at ! fir/ s\nd ( ! cannonade1 came gallop+ to ! sc5e ( confusion2 rid+ 9 among ! fugitives1 he endeavor$ to rally & re/ore !m to ord]4 ,all 9 va94 ,at ! fir/ appe>ance ( sixty or sev5ty r$coats1 !y broke aga9 )\t fir+ a %ot1 & fl$ 9 headlong t]ror4 ,los+ all self-comm& at ! sight ( su* da/>dly conduct1 he da%$ 8 hat ^u ! gr\nd 9 a transport ( rage4 ,are ^! ! m51 exclaim$ he1 ) :om ,i am to def5d ,am]ica6 ,9 a p>oxysm ( passion & despair he snapp$ 8 pi/ols at "s ( !m1 ?reat5$ o!rs ) 8 sword1 & 0 s he$less ( 8 own dang] t he might h fall5 into ! h&s ( ! enemy1 :o 7 n eighty y>ds di/ant1 _h n an aide-de-camp seiz$ ! bridle ( 8 horse1 & absolutely hurri$ him away4 ,x 0 "o ( ! r>e mom5ts ( 8 life1 :5 ! vehem5t elem5t ( 8 nature 0 /irr$ up f its deep recesses4 ,he soon recov]$ 8 self-possession1 & took measures aga9/ ! g5]al p]il4 ,! enemy might l& ano!r =ce ab\t ,hell ,gate1 seize ^u ,h>lem ,heights1 ! /rong c5tral portion ( ! isl&1 cut (f all retreat ( ! l[] divisions1 & effectually sev] 8 army4 ,9 all ha/e1 !re=e1 he s5t (f an express to ! =ces encamp$ above1 direct+ !m to secure t position imm$iately2 :ile ano!r express to ,putnam1 ord]$ an imm$iate retreat f ! city to ^? heights4 ,x 0 inde$ a p]il\s mom5t4 ,_h ! enemy foll[$ up _! advantage1 & seiz$ ^u ! heights1 be=e ?us occupi$1 or _h !y ext5d$ !mselves across ! isl&1 f ! place :]e !y _h effect$ a l&+1 ! result might h be5 mo/ disa/r\s to ! ,am]icans4 ,=tunately1 !y cont5t$ !mselves = ! pres5t ) s5d+ a /rong deta*m5t d[n ! road along ! ,ea/ ,riv]1 lead+ to ! city1 :ile ! ma9 body1 ,briti% & ,hessians1 re/$ on _! arms4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,putnam1 on receiv+ ,wa%+ton's express1 call$ 9 8 pickets & gu>ds1 & ab&on$ ! city 9 all ha/e1 leav+ beh9d him a l>ge quantity ( provisions & milit>y /ores1 & mo/ ( ! heavy cannon4 ,to avoid ! enemy he took ! ,bloom+dale road1 ?\gh ?is expos$ him to be rak$ by ! enemy's %ips an*or$ 9 ! ,hudson4 ,x 0 a =c$ m>*1 on a sultry day1 "u a burn+ sun & amid cl\ds ( du/4 ,8 army 0 encumb]$ ) wom5 & *ildr51 & all k9ds ( baggage4 ,_m 7 ov]come by fatigue & ?ir/1 "s p]i%$ by ha/ily dr9k+ cold wat]2 b ,putnam rode backw>d & =w>d1 hurry+ e "o on4 ,all ! loss su/a9$ by him 9 8 p]il\s retreat1 0 fifte5 kill$1 & ab\t ?ree hundr$ tak5 prison]s4 ,! =tifi$ camp1 :]e ! ma9 body ( ! army 0 n[ assembl$1 0 ^u t neck ( l& sev]al miles long1 & = ! mo/ "p n above a mile wide1 :i* =ms ! upp] "p ( ,manhattan or ,new ,york ,isl&4 ,x =ms a *a9 ( rocky heights1 & is sep>at$ f ! ma9l& by ,h>lem ,riv]1 a n>r[ /rait1 ext5d+ f ,hell ,gate on ! ,s\nd1 to ,spyt d5 ,duivel1 a creek or inlet ( ! ,hudson4 ,=t ,wa%+ton occupi$ ! cre/ ( "o ( ! rocky heights above m5tion$1 ov]look+ ! ,hudson1 & ab\t two miles nor? ( x 0 ,k+'s ,bridge1 cross+ ,spyt d5 ,duivel ,creek1 & =m+ at t "t ! only pass f ,manhattan ,isl& to ! ma9l&4 ,ab\t a mile & a half s\? ( ! =t1 a d\ble r[ ( l9es ext5d$ across ! neck f ,h>lem ,riv] to ! ,hudson4 ,!y fac$ s\? t[>ds ,new ,york1 7 ab\t a qu>t] ( a mile ap>t1 & 7 def5d$ by batt]ies4 ,!re 7 /rong advanc$ po/s ab\t two miles s\? ( ! out] l9e2 "o on ! left ( ,h>lem1 comm&$ by ,g5]al ,sp5c]1 ! o!r on ! "r1 at :at 0 call$ ,mc,gowan's ,pass1 comm&$ by ,g5]al ,putnam4 ,ab\t a mile & a half beyond ^! po/s ! ,briti% l9es ext5d$ across ! isl& f ,hor5's ,hook to ! ,hudson1 be+ a cont9u\s encampm5t1 two miles 9 l5g?1 ) bo? flanks cov]$ by %ipp+4 ,an op5 pla9 int]v5$ betwe5 ! ho/ile camps4 ,:ile ?us po/$1 ,wa%+ton 0 incessantly occupi$ 9 =tify+ ! approa*es to 8 camp by r$\bts1 abatis1 & deep intr5*m5ts4 ,9 ! c\rse ( 8 r\nds ( inspection1 he 0 /ruck ) ! skill & sci5ce display$ 9 ! con/ruction ( "s ( ! works1 :i* 7 ?r[n up "u ! direction ( a y\?ful capta9 ( artill]y4 ,x prov$ to be ! same "y (fic]1 ,alex&] ,hamilton1 :om ,gre5e _h recomm5d$ to 8 notice4 ,aft] "s conv]sation ) him1 ,wa%+ton invit$ him to 8 m>quee1 & ?us comm5c$ t int]c\rse :i* has indissolubly l9k$ _! memories toge!r4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #af?1 ^w 0 br\ght to head-qu>t]s t ! enemy 7 advanc+ 9 ?ree l>ge columns4 ,!re _h be5 s _m false reports1 t ,re$1 ! adjutant-g5]al1 obta9$ leave to sally out & asc]ta9 ! tru?4 ,wa%+ton himself soon m\nt$ 8 horse & rode t[>ds ! advanc$ po/s4 ,on arriv+ !re he he>d a brisk fir+4 ,x 0 kept up = a "t ) great _s4 ,!re 0 evid5tly a %>p conflict4 ,at l5g? ,re$ came gallop+ back ) in=mation4 ,a /rong deta*m5t ( ! enemy _h attack$ ! mo/ advanc$ po/1 :i* 0 situat$ on a hill skirt$ by a wood4 ,x _h be5 bravely def5d$ by ,lieut5ant-colonel ,kn[lton4 ,aft] skirmi%+ = a "t1 ! p>ty _h be5 ov]p[]$ by numb]s & driv5 91 & ! outpo/ 0 tak5 possession ( by ! enemy4 ,re$ urg$ t troops %\ld be s5t to support ! brave fell[s :o _h behav$ s well4 ,:ile he 0 talk+ ) ,wa%+ton1 ! enemy1 he says1 appe>$ 9 op5 view1 & s\nd$ _! bugles 9 ! mo/ insult+ mann]1 z usual aft] a fox-*ase4 ,i nev]1 adds he1 felt su* a s5sation be=e2 x seem$ to cr[n our disgrace4 ,wa%+ton1 too1 0 /ung by ! taunt+ note ( d]ision2 x recall$ ! easy triumph ( ! enemy at ,kip's ,bay4 ,resolv$ t some?+ %\ld be done to wipe out t disgrace1 & r\se ! spirits ( ! army1 he ord]$ out ?ree companies f ,colonel ,we$on's regim5t j arriv$ f ,virg9ia1 & s5t !m "u ,major ,leit*1 to jo9 ,kn[lton's rang]s4 ,! troops ?us unit$ 7 to get 9 ! re> ( ! enemy1 :ile a feign$ attack 0 made ^u !m 9 front4 ,! plan 0 p>tially successful4 ,z ! =ce advanc$ to make ! false attack1 ! enemy ran d[n ! hill1 & took :at !y consid]$ an advantage\s position beh9d "s f5ces & bu%es :i* skirt$ x4 ,a fir+ comm5c$ betwe5 !m & ! advanc+ p>ty1 b at too great di/ance to d mu* h>m on ei!r side4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,kn[lton & ,leit*1 ignorant ( ?is *ange 9 ! enemy's position1 hav+ made a circuit1 came ^u !m 9 flank in/ead ( 9 re>4 ,!y 7 %>ply receiv$4 ,a vivid conte/ took place1 9 :i* ,connecticut vi$ ) ,virg9ia 9 brav]y4 ,9 a little :ile ,major ,leit* receiv$ ?ree bullets 9 8 side1 & 0 borne (f ! field4 ,%ortly aft]w>d1 a w\nd 9 ! head f a musket ball1 br\ght ,kn[lton to ! gr\nd4 ,colonel ,re$ plac$ him on 8 horse1 & convey$ him to a di/ant r$\bt4 ,! m51 undismay$ by ! fall ( _! lead]s1 f\ght ) unfl9*+ resolution "u ! comm& ( _! capta9s4 ,! enemy 7 re9=c$ by a battalion ( ,hessians & a company ( *asseurs4 ,wa%+ton likewise s5t re9=cem5ts ( ,new ,engl& & ,m>yl& troops4 ,! action wax$ hott] & hott]2 ! enemy 7 driv5 f ! wood into ! pla91 & pu%$ = "s di/ance2 ! ,am]icans 7 pursu+ !m ) ardor1 :5 ,wa%+ton1 hav+ effect$ ! object ( ?is casual enc\nt]1 & be+ unwill+ to risk a g5]al action1 ord]$ a retreat to be s\nd$4 ,colonel ,kn[lton did n long survive ! action4 ,:5 gasp+ 9 ! agonies ( dea?1 says ,colonel ,re$1 all 8 inquiry 0 :e!r he _h driv5 9 ! enemy4 ,! brave ,leit* di$ ( 8 w\nds on ! #a/ ( ,octob]4 ,9 ! dead ( ! night1 on ! #bj? ,septemb]1 a great light 0 beheld by ! picket gu>ds1 loom+ up f beh9d ! hills 9 ! direction ( ! city4 ,x cont9u$ ?r\gh\t ! night1 & 0 at times s /rong t ! heav5s 9 t direction appe>$ to !m1 !y said1 z if 9 flames4 ,at daybreak huge columns ( smoke 7 /ill ris+4 ,x 0 evid5t !re _h be5 a great conflagration 9 ,new ,york4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! morn+ ,capta9 ,montresor1 aide-de-camp to ,g5]al ,h[e1 came out ) a flag1 be>+ a lett] to ,wa%+ton on ! subject ( an ex*ange ( prison]s4 ,accord+ to ,montresor's acc\nt a great "p ( ! city _h be5 burnt d[n1 & z ! night 0 extremely w9dy1 ! :ole might h be5 s1 b = ! ex]tions ( ! (fic]s & m5 ( ! ,briti% army4 ,! enemy 7 n[ br++ up _! heavy cannon1 prep>atory to an attack ^u ! ,am]ican camp by ! troops & by ! %ips4 ,:at 0 ! /ate ( ,wa%+ton's army8 ,! t]ms ( engagem5t ( _m ( 8 m5 w\ld soon be at an end1 mo/ ( !m w\ld t]m9ate ) ! ye>1 nor did ,congress hold out (f]s to enc\rage re-enli/m5ts4 ,we are n[1 z x 71 ^u ! eve ( ano!r dissolution ( ! army1 writes he1 & unless "s spe$y & effectual measures are adopt$ by ,congress1 our cause w be lo/4 ,"u ^! gloomy appreh5sions1 he borr[$1 z he said1 a few mom5ts f ! h\rs allott$ to sleep1 & on ! night ( ! #bd? ( ,septemb]1 p5n$ an admirable lett] to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 sett+ =? ! total ineffici5cy ( ! exi/+ milit>y sy/em1 ! total insubord9ation1 wa/e1 confusion1 & discont5t produc$ by x among ! m51 & ! h>ass+ c>es & vexations to :i* x subject$ ! comm&]s4 ,nor did he cont5t himself ) compla9+1 b1 9 8 full1 cle>1 & sagaci\s mann]1 po9t$ out ! rem$ies4 ,to ! a*ievem5ts ( 8 indefatigable p51 we may trace ! mo/ =tunate turns 9 ! curr5t ( our revolution>y affairs4 ,9 ! pres5t in/ance 8 repres5tations1 illu/rat$ by sad exp]i5ce1 produc$ at l5g? a reorganization ( ! army1 & ! e/abli%m5t ( x on a p]man5t foot+4 ,x 0 decre$ t eighty-eight battalions %\ld be furni%$ 9 quotas1 by ! diff]5t ,/ates1 accord+ to _! abilities4 ,! pay ( ! (fic]s 0 rais$4 ,! troops :i* engag$ to s]ve ?r\gh\t ! w> 7 to receive a b\nty ( tw5ty doll>s & "o hundr$ acres ( l&1 besides a ye>ly suit ( clo!s :ile 9 s]vice4 ,^? :o enli/$ b = ?ree ye>s receiv$ no b\nty 9 l&4 ,! b\nty to (fic]s 0 on a high] ratio4 ,! ,/ates 7 to s5d commission]s to ! army1 to arrange ) ! comm&]-9-*ief z to ! appo9tm5t ( (fic]s 9 _! quotas2 b1 z !y might occasionally be sl[ 9 comply+ ) ?is regulation1 ,wa%+ton 0 emp[]$ to fill up all vacancies4 ,all ?is 0 a great relief to 8 m9d4 ,he 0 gratifi$1 also1 by effect+1 aft] a long correspond5ce ) ! ,briti% comm&]1 an ex*ange ( prison]s1 9 :i* ^? captur$ 9 ,canada 7 includ$4 ,among ^? re/or$ to ! s]vice 7 ,"l ,/irl+ & ,capta9 ,daniel ,morgan4 ,! latt]1 9 rew>d ( 8 good conduct 9 ! exp$ition ) ,arnold1 & ( 8 intrepid behavior 9 ! assault ^u ,quebec :]e ! brave ,montgom]y fell1 0 recomm5d$ to ,congress by ,wa%+ton = ! comm& ( a rifle regim5t ab\t to be rais$4 ,we %all see h[ em95tly he prov$ himself wor?y ( ?is recomm5dation4 ,no?+ p]plex$ ,wa%+ton at ?is juncture m ?an ! conduct ( ! enemy4 ,he beheld be=e him a ho/ile army1 arm$ & equipp$ at all po9ts1 sup]ior 9 numb]s1 ?or\ghly discipl9$1 flu%$ ) success1 & ab\nd+ 9 ! means ( pu%+ a vigor\s campaign1 yet suff]+ day aft] day to elapse unimprov$4 ,:at c\ld be ! reason ( ?is sup95ess on ! "p ( ,sir ,william ,h[e8 ,he mu/ "k ! depress$ & disorganiz$ /ate ( ! ,am]ican camp2 ! absolute *aos t reign$ !re4 ,did he m$itate an irruption into ! ,j]seys8 ,a movem5t t[>ds ,philadelphia8 ,did he int5d to deta* a "p ( 8 =ces = a w9t]'s campaign aga9/ ! ,s\?8 ,9 ?is unc]ta9ty1 ,wa%+ton wrote to ,g5]al ,m]c]1 ( ! fly+ camp1 to keep a vigilant wat* f ! ,j]sey %ore on ! movem5ts ( ! enemy1 by sea & l&1 & to /ation videttes on ! ,nev]s9k ,heights1 to give imm$iate intellig5ce %\ld any ( ! ,briti% fleet put to sea4 ,at ! same "t he himself practis$ unceas+ vigilance1 visit+ ! diff]5t p>ts ( 8 camp on horseback4 ,occasionally he cross$ ov] to ,=t ,con/itution1 on ! ,j]sey %ore1 ( :i* ,g5]al ,gre5e _h *>ge1 &1 accompani$ by him1 ext5d$ 8 reconnoitr+s d[n to ,paulus ,hook1 to obs]ve :at 0 go+ on 9 ! city & among ! enemy's %ips4 ,gre5e _h rec5tly be5 promot$ to ! rank ( major-g5]al1 & n[ _h comm& ( all ! troops 9 ! ,j]seys4 ,he _h lib]ty to %ift 8 qu>t]s to ,bask+ridge or ,b]g51 z circum/ances might require2 b 0 enjo9$ to keep up a communication ) ! ma9 army1 ea/ ( ! ,hudson1 s z to secure a retreat 9 case ( necessity4 ,! security ( ! ,hudson 0 at ?is "t an object ( great solicitude ) ,congress1 & mu* reliance 0 plac$ on ,putnam's ob/ructions at ,=t ,wa%+ton4 ,f\r galleys1 m\nt$ ) heavy guns & swivels1 7 /ation$ at ! *evaux-de-frise1 & two new %ips 7 at h&1 :i*1 fill$ ) /ones1 7 to be sunk :]e !y w\ld block up ! *annel4 ,a sloop 0 also at an*or1 hav+ on bo>d a ma*9e1 inv5t$ by a ,mr4 ,bu%nell1 = subm>9e explosion1 ) :i* to bl[ up ! m5-(-w>2 a favorite s*eme ) ,g5]al ,putnam4 ,! ob/ructions 7 s comm&$ by batt]ies on ea* %ore1 t x 0 ?\ght no ho/ile %ip w\ld be able to pass4 ,on ! #i? ( ,octob]1 h[ev]1 ! ,roebuck & ,pho5ix1 ea* ( =ty-f\r guns1 & ! ,t>t> ( tw5ty guns1 :i* _h be5 ly+ = "s "t opposite ,bloom+dale1 got "u way ) _! ?ree t5d]s1 at eight o'clock 9 ! morn+1 & came /&+ up ! riv] ) an easy s\!rn breeze4 ,at _! approa*1 ! galleys & ! two %ips int5d$ to be sunk1 got "u way ) all ha/e1 z did a s*oon] lad5 ) rum1 sug> & o!r supplies = ! ,am]ican army1 & ! sloop ) ,bu%nell's subm>9e ma*9e4 ,! ,roebuck1 ,pho5ix & ,t>t> broke ?r\gh ! vaunt$ b>ri]s z ?r\gh a cobweb4 ,sev5 batt]ies kept up a con/ant fire ^u !m1 yet a g5tleman 0 obs]v$ walk+ ! deck ( ! second %ip z coolly z if no?+ 7 ! matt]4 ,! ho/ile %ips kept on _! c\rse1 ! ,am]ican vessels scudd+ be=e !m4 ,! s*oon] 0 ov]haul$ & captur$2 a well-aim$ %ot s5t ! sloop & ,bu%nell's subm>9e eng9e to ! bottom ( ! riv]4 ,! two new %ips w\ld h tak5 refuge 9 ,spyt d5 ,duivel ,creek1 b fe>+ !re might n be wat] en\gh1 !y kept on & drove a%ore at ,philips' ,mills at ,yonk]s4 ,two ( ! galleys got into a place ( safety1 :]e !y 7 protect$ f ! %ore2 ! o!r two tru/$ to outsail _! pursu]s4 ,! breeze fre%5$1 & ! frigates ga9$ on !m fa/2 at elev5 o'clock began to fire on !m ) _! b[-*as]s1 & at twelve o'clock ov]rea*$ !m1 :i* caus$ !m to be> 9 %ore2 at half-pa/ "o ! galleys ran agr\nd j above ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 & lay expos$ to a %[] ( grape-%ot4 ,! crews1 )\t /opp+ to burn or bilge !m1 swam on %ore1 & ! enemy took possession ( ! two galleys4 ,"o express aft] ano!r br\ght ,wa%+ton ^w ( ^! occurr5ces4 ,fir/1 he s5t (f a p>ty ( rifle & artill]y m51 ) two twelve-p\nd]s1 to secure ! new %ips :i* _h run agr\nd at ,yonk]s4 ,next1 he ord]$ ,colonel ,s>g5t to m>* up along ! ea/]n %ore ) five hundr$ infantry1 a troop ( light-horse1 & a deta*m5t ( artill]y1 to prev5t ! l&+ ( ! enemy4 ,be=e ! troops arriv$ at ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 ! %ips' boats _h plund]$ a /ore !re & set x on fire4 ,to prev5t1 if possible1 ! m5-(-w> already up ! riv] f com+ d[n1 or o!rs f bel[ jo9+ !m1 ,wa%+ton gave ord]s to complete ! ob/ructions4 ,two hulks :i* lay 9 ,spyt d5 ,duivel ,creek1 7 ha/ily balla/$ by m5 f ,g5]al ,hea?'s division1 & m5 7 s5t up to get (f ! %ips :i* _h run agr\nd at ,philips' ,mills1 t !y might be br\ght d[n & sunk imm$iately4 ,?is new irruption ( ho/ile %ips caus$ great excitem5t & al>m4 ,x 0 rumor$ t bodies ( disaffect$ citiz5s 7 organiz+ 9 ord] to assi/ ! enemy1 & x 0 fe>$ t ^! %ips 7 c>ry+ arms & ammunition = ^! bodies ( m51 & also conceal$ troops to co-op]ate ) !m 9 ov]p[]+ ! well-affect$1 & 9 seiz+ ^u su* passes z w\ld cut (f ! communication betwe5 ! army & ! upp] c\nties4 ,fugitive riv] crafts c>ri$ ! news up to ! ,highl&s t ! frigates 7 already be=e ,t>ryt[n 9 ! ,tappan ,sea4 ,^w 0 in/antly despat*$ to ,pet] ,r4 ,liv+/on1 presid5t ( ! ,prov9cial ,congress1 & />tl$ t delib]ative body1 :i* 0 !n seat$ at ,fi%kill1 j above ! ,highl&s4 ,wa%+ton ord]$ up "p ( ! militia f ,massa*usetts1 "u ,g5]al ,l9coln4 ,z a fur!r precaution1 an express 0 s5t (f to ,colonel ,ta%1 :o1 ) a regim5t ( ,new ,hamp%ire militia1 0 on 8 way f ,h>t=d to ! camp1 ord]+ him to repair ) all possible dispat* to ,fi%kill1 & !re hold himself at ! disposition ( ! committee ( safety4 ,james ,cl9ton1 also1 :o _h *>ge ( ! po/s 9 ! ,highl&s1 0 put on ! al]t4 ,t tru/y (fic] 0 n[ a brigadi]-g5]al1 hav+ be5 promot$ by ,congress1 on ! #h? ( ,augu/4 ,he 0 *>g$ to h all boats pass+ up & d[n ! riv] rigidly se>*$1 & ! pass5g]s exam9$4 ,beside ! usual s5tries1 a b>ge1 well mann$1 0 to patrol ! riv] opposite to ea* =t e night2 all b>ges1 r[-boats1 & o!r small craft1 betwe5 ! =ts 9 ! ,highl&s & ! army1 7 to be secur$ 9 a place ( safety1 to prev5t _! fall+ into ! enemy's h&s & giv+ intellig5ce4 ,moreov]1 a ,fr5* eng9e] 0 s5t up to aid 9 /r5g!n+ & secur+ ! passes4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxiv4 ,,retreat ,,?r\gh ,,we/*e/] ,,c\nty4--,,battle ,,( ,,:ite ,,pla9s4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #ab? ( ,octob]1 ,wa%+ton receiv$ intellig5ce by express f ,g5]al ,hea?1 /ation$ above ,k+'s ,bridge1 t ! enemy 7 l&+ ) artill]y on ,?rog's ,neck 9 ! ,s\nd1 ab\t n9e miles f ! camp4 ,wa%+ton surmis$ t ,h[e 0 pursu+ 8 orig9al plan ( gett+ into ! re> ( ! ,am]ican army1 cutt+ (f its supplies1 :i* 7 *iefly d]iv$ f ! ,ea/1 & int]rupt+ its communication ) ! ma9 c\ntry4 ,(fic]s 7 ord]$ to _! al>m po/s1 & ! troops to be ready1 "u arms1 to act z occasion might require4 ,^w1 at ! same "t1 0 s5t to ,g5]al ,hea? to dispose ( ! troops on 8 side ( ,k+'s ,bridge1 & ( two militia regim5ts po/$ on ! banks ( ,h>lem ,riv] opposite ! camp1 9 su* mann] z he %\ld ?9k necess>y4 ,hav+ made all 8 arrangem5ts z promptly z possible1 ,wa%+ton m\nt$ 8 horse1 & rode ov] t[>ds ,?rog's ,neck to reconnoitre4 ,?rog's ,neck is a p59sula 9 ,we/*e/] ,c\nty1 /ret*+ upw>ds ( two miles into ! ,s\nd4 ,x 0 sep>at$ f ! ma9l& by a n>r[ creek & a m>%1 & 0 surr\nd$ by wat] e high tide4 ,a bridge across a creek connect+ ) a ru9$ causeway across ! m>%1 l$ to ! ma9l&1 & ! upp] end ( ! creek 0 =dable at l[ wat]4 ,e>ly 9 ! morn+1 eighty or n9ety boats full ( m5 _h /ood up ! ,s\nd f ,montresor's ,isl&1 & ,long ,isl&1 & _h l&$ troops to ! numb] ( f\r ?\s& on ,?rog's ,po9t1 ! extremity ( ! neck4 ,!nce _! advance pu%$ =w>d t[>d ! causeway & bridge1 to secure t pass to ! ma9l&4 ,g5]al ,hea? _h be5 too rapid = !m4 ,colonel ,h& & 8 ,philadelphia riflem5 _h tak5 up ! planks ( ! bridge1 & po/$ !mselves opposite ! end ( ! causeway1 :5ce !y comm5c$ fir+ ) _! rifles4 ,!y 7 soon re9=c$ by ,colonel ,prescott1 ( ,bunk]'s ,hill r5[n1 ) 8 regim5t1 & ,lieut5ant ,bryant ( ! artill]y1 ) a ?ree-p\nd]4 ,*eck$ at ?is pass1 ! ,briti% mov$ t[>d ! head ( ! creek2 "h !y f\nd ! ,am]icans 9 possession ( ! =d1 :]e !y 7 re9=c$ by ,colonel ,graham ( ! ,new ,york l9e1 ) 8 regim5t1 & ,lieut5ant ,jackson ( ! artill]y1 ) a six-p\nd]4 ,^! skilful dispositions ( 8 troops by ,g5]al ,hea? _h br\ght ! enemy to a /&4 ,hav+ survey$ ! gr\nd1 ,wa%+ton ord]$ works to be ?r[n up at ! passes f ! neck to ! ma9l&4 ,! ,briti% also ?rew up a "w at ! end ( ! causeway4 ,9 ! aft]noon n9e %ips1 ) a great numb] ( s*oon]s1 sloops1 & flat-bottom$ boats full ( m51 pass$ ?r\gh ,hell ,gate1 t[>ds ,?rog's ,po9t2 & in=mation receiv$ f two des]t]s1 gave ,wa%+ton reason to believe t ! great] "p ( ! enemy's =ces 7 ga!r+ 9 t qu>t]4 ,g5]al ,mc,dougall's brigade1 9 :i* 7 ,colonel ,smallwood & ! indep5d5t companies1 0 s5t 9 ! ev5+ to /r5g!n ,hea?'s division at ,k+'s ,bridge1 & to ?r[ up works opposite ! =d ( ,h>lem ,riv]4 ,gre5e1 :o _h he>d ( ! l&+ ( ! enemy at ,?rog's ,neck1 wrote ov] to ,wa%+ton1 f ,=t ,con/itution1 in=m+ him t he _h ?ree brigades ready to jo9 him if requir$4 ,on ! #ad?1 ,g5]al ,lee1 ^: return f ! s\? _h be5 anxi\sly expect$1 arriv$ 9 camp4 ,! success ( ,lee at ! s\? 0 contra/$ by _m ) ! defeat on ,long ,isl& & evacuation ( ,new ,york1 & !y began to consid] him ! ma9 hope ( ! army4 ,8 appe>ance 0 welcom$ z ! h>b+] ( good luck4 ,no "o gave him a s9c]] greet+ ?an ! comm&]-9-*ief2 :o1 diffid5t ( 8 own milit>y k1 _h a high op9ion ( t ( ,lee4 ,he imm$iately gave him comm& ( ! troops above ,k+'s ,bridge1 n[ ! greate/ "p ( ! army1 b desir$ t he w\ld n ex]cise x = a day or two1 until he _h "t to acqua9t himself ) ! localities & arrangem5ts ( ! po/4 ,hea?1 9 ! int]im1 held ! comm&4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,congress1 on ! #aa? ( ,octob]1 hav+ he>d ( ! +ress ( ! ,pho5ix1 ,roebuck & ,t>t>1 pass$ a resolution t ,g5]al ,wa%+ton be desir$1 if x be practicable1 by e art1 & at :atev] exp5sive1 to ob/ruct effectually ! navigation ( ! ,nor? ,riv] betwe5 ,=t ,wa%+ton & ,m\nt ,con/itution1 z well to prev5t ! regress ( ! enemy's vessels lately gone up z to h9d] !m f receiv+ succors4 ,wa%+ton held a c\ncil ( w> on ! #af?1 at ,lee's head-qu>t]s1 at :i* all ! major-g5]als 7 pres5t except+ ,gre5e1 & all ! brigadi]s1 z well z ,colonel ,knox1 :o comm&$ ! artill]y4 ,lett]s f ! ,conv5tion & f individual memb]s ( x 7 read1 conc]n+ ! turbul5ce ( ! disaffect$ 9 ! upp] p>ts ( ! ,/ate2 intellig5ce ga9$ f des]t]s 0 likewise /at$1 %[+ ! int5tion ( ! enemy to surr\nd ! camp4 ,! policy 0 !n discuss$ ( rema9+ 9 _! pres5t position on ,manhattan ,isl&1 & await+ !re ! m5ac$ attack4 ,aft] mu* consid]ation & debate1 says ! record ( ! c\ncil1 ! foll[+ "q 0 /at$3 ,:e!r 7x hav+ appe>$ t ! ob/ructions 9 ! ,nor? ,riv] h prov$ insuffici5t1 & t ! enemy's :ole =ce is n[ 9 our re> on ,frog ,po9t7 x is n[ deem$ possible1 9 our situation1 to prev5t ! enemy f cutt+ (f ! communication ) ! c\ntry1 & compell+ u to fight !m at all disadvantages or surr5d] prison]s at discretion8 ,all agre$1 ) b "o diss5t+ voice1#a t x 0 n possible to prev5t ! communication f be+ cut (f1 & t "o ( ! consequ5ces m5tion$ 9 ! "q mu/ foll[4 ,footnote #a3 ,t ( ,g5]al ,george ,cl9ton4 ,z ! resolve ( ,congress seem$ imp]ative ) reg>d to ,=t ,wa%+ton1 t po/1 x 0 agre$1 %\ld be reta9$ z long z possible4 ,a /rong g>rison 0 accord+ly plac$ 9 x1 compos$ *iefly ( troops f ,magaw's & ,%ee's ,p5nsylvania regim5ts1 ! latt] "u ,lieut5ant-colonel ,lamb]t ,cadwalad]1 ( ,philadelphia4 ,%ee hav+ obta9$ leave ( abs5ce1 ,colonel ,magaw 0 put 9 comm& ( ! po/1 & solemnly *>g$ by ,wa%+ton to def5d x to ! la/ extremity4 ,! "n ( ! opposite po/ on ! ,j]sey %ore1 :]e ,gre5e 0 /ation$1 0 *ang$ f ,=t ,con/itution to ,=t ,lee1 9 honor ( ! g5]al4 ,lee1 9 fact1 0 ! milit>y idol ( ! day4 ,previ\s to decamp+ f ,manhattan ,isl&1 ,wa%+ton =m$ f\r divisions ( ! army1 :i* 7 respectively assign$ to ,g5]als ,lee1 ,hea?1 ,sullivan 7rec5tly obta9$ 9 ex*ange = ,g5]al ,prescott71 & ,l9coln4 ,lee 0 /ation$ on ,val5t9e's ,hill1 on ! ma9l& imm$iately opposite ,k+'s ,bridge1 to cov] ! transportation across x ( ! milit>y /ores & heavy baggage4 ,! o!r divisions 7 to =m a *a9 ( =tifi$ po/s1 ext5d+ ab\t ?irte5 miles along a ridge ( hills on ! we/ side ( ! ,bronx1 f ,lee's camp up to ! village ( ,:ite ,pla9s4 ,wa%+ton's head-qu>t]s cont9u$ to be on ,h>lem ,heights = sev]al days4 ,by 8 skilful disposition ( ! army x 0 protect$ 9 its :ole l5g? by ! ,bronx1 a n>r[ b deep /ream1 fr+$ ) trees1 :i* ran along ! foot ( ! ridge2 at ! same "t 8 troops fac$ & outflank$ ! enemy1 & cov]$ ! roads along :i* ! /ores & baggage _h to be transport$4 ,on ! #ba/1 he %ift$ 8 head-qu>t]s to ,val5t9e's ,hill1 & on ! #bc;d to ,:ite ,pla9s1 :]e he /ation$ himself 9 a =tifi$ camp4 ,:ile he 0 ?us incessantly 9 action1 ,g5]al1 n[ ,sir ,william ,h[e1 rema9$ = six days passive 9 8 camp on ,?rog's ,po9t1 await+ ! arrival ( supplies & re9=cem5ts1 in/ead ( pu%+ across to ! ,hudson1 & ?r[+ himself betwe5 ,wa%+ton's army & ! upp] c\ntry4 ,8 inaction lo/ him a gold5 opportunity4 ,by ! "t 8 supplies arriv$1 ! ,am]icans _h brok5 up ! causeway lead+ to ! ma9l&1 & tak5 positions too /rong to be easily =c$4 ,f9d+ himself head$ 9 ?is direction1 ,sir ,william re-emb>k$ "p ( 8 troops 9 flat boats on ! #ah?1 cross$ ,ea/*e/] ,bay1 & l&$ on ,pell's ,po9t1 at ! m\? ( ,hut*9son's ,riv]4 ,"h he 0 jo9$ 9 a few h\rs by ! ma9 body1 ) ! baggage & artill]y1 & proce$$ ?r\gh ! manor ( ,pelham t[>ds ,new ,ro*elle2 /ill ) a view to get above ,wa%+ton's army4 ,9 _! m>*1 ! ,briti% 7 waylaid & h>ass$ by ,colonel ,glov] ( ,massa*usetts1 ) 8 own1 ,re$'s & ,%ep>d's regim5ts ( infantry4 ,twice ! ,briti% advance gu>d 7 ?r[n into confusion & driv5 back ) sev]e loss1 by a %>p fire f beh9d /one f5ces4 ,a ?ird "t !y advanc$ 9 solid columns4 ,! ,am]icans gave !m repeat$ volleys1 & !n retreat$ ) ! loss ( eight kill$ & ?irte5 w\nd$1 among :om 0 ,colonel ,%ep>d4 ,on ! #ba/1 ,g5]al ,h[e 0 encamp$ ab\t two miles nor? ( ,new ,ro*elle1 ) 8 outpo/s ext5d+ to ,mam>oneck on ! ,s\nd4 ,:ile 9 ?is neighborhood1 he 0 re9=c$ by a second division ( ,hessians "u ,g5]al ,knyphaus51 & a regim5t ( ,waldeck]s1 bo? ( :i* _h rec5tly arriv$ 9 ,new ,york4 ,he 0 jo9$1 also1 by ! :ole ( ! sev5te5? light-dragoons1 & a "p ( ! sixte5?1 :i* _h arriv$ on ! #c;d in/ant f ,irel&1 ) ,lieut5ant-colonel 7aft]w>ds ,e>l7 ,h>c\rt4 ,"s ( _! horses _h be5 br\ght ) !m across ! sea1 o!rs _h be5 procur$ s9ce _! arrival4 ,! ,am]icans at fir/ reg>d$ ^! troop]s ) great dread4 ,wa%+ton1 !re=e1 took pa9s to conv9ce !m1 t 9 a r\gh1 brok5 c\ntry1 l ! pres5t1 full ( /one f5ces1 no troops 7 s ineffici5t z cavalry4 ,!y c\ld be waylaid & pick$ (f by %>p-%oot]s f beh9d walls & ?ickets1 :ile !y c\ld n leave ! road to pursue _! cov]t foe4 ,fur!r to inspirit !m aga9/ ?is new enemy1 he proclaim$1 9 g5]al ord]s1 a rew>d ( "o hundr$ doll>s = e troop] br\ght 9 ) 8 horse & acc\trem5ts1 & s on1 9 proportion to ! complet5ess ( ! capture4 ,on ! #be?1 ab\t two o'clock 9 ! aft]noon1 intellig5ce 0 br\ght to head-qu>t]s t ?ree or f\r deta*m5ts ( ! enemy 7 on ! m>*1 )9 f\r miles ( ! camp1 & ! ma9 army foll[+ 9 columns4 ,! drums beat to arms2 ! m5 7 ord]$ to _! po/s2 an attack 0 expect$4 ,! day pass$ away1 h[ev]1 )\t any demon/ration ( ! enemy4 ,h[e deta*$ none ( 8 =ce on lat]al exp$itions1 evid5tly m$itat+ a g5]al engagem5t4 ,to prep>e = x1 ,wa%+ton drew all 8 troops f ! po/s along ! ,bronx into ! =tifi$ camp at ,:ite ,pla9s4 ,"h ev]y?+ rema9$ quiet b expectant1 ?r\gh\t ! #bf?4 ,9 ! morn+ ( ! #bg?1 :i* 0 ,sunday1 ! heavy boom+ ( cannon 0 he>d f a di/ance seem+ly 9 ! direction ( ,=t ,wa%+ton4 ,sc\ts gallop$ (f to ga9 intellig5ce4 ,we w anticipate _! report4 ,two ( ! ,briti% frigates1 at sev5 o'clock 9 ! morn+1 _h mov$ up ! ,hudson1 & come to an*or ne> ,b\rdett's ,f]ry1 bel[ ! ,morris ,h\se1 ,wa%+ton's old head-qu>t]s1 app>5tly ) ! int5tion ( /opp+ ! f]ry1 & cutt+ (f ! communication betwe5 ,=t ,lee & ,=t ,wa%+ton4 ,at ! same "t1 troops made _! appe>ance on ,h>lem ,pla9s1 :]e ,"l ,p]cy held comm&4 ,colonel ,morgan imm$iately mann$ ! l9es ) troops f ! g>rison ( ,=t ,wa%+ton4 ,! %ips op5$ a fire to enfilade & dislodge !m4 ,a b>bette batt]y on ! cliffs ( ! ,j]sey %ore1 left ( ! f]ry1 fir$ d[n ^u ! frigate1 b ) little effect4 ,colonel ,magaw got d[n an eighte5-p\nd] to ! l9es ne> ! ,morris ,h\se1 & fir$ fifty or sixty r\nds1 two balls at a "t4 ,two eighte5-p\nd]s 7 likewise br\ght d[n f ,=t ,lee1 & plant$ opposite ! %ips4 ,by ! fire f bo? %ores !y 7 hull$ repeat$ly4 ,x 0 ! ?und]+ ( ^! cannonades :i* _h rea*$ ,wa%+ton's camp at ,:ite ,pla9s4 ,! %ips soon hoi/$ all sail4 ,! =emo/ slipp$ h] cable1 & appe>$ to be 9 ! greate/ confusion4 ,%e c\ld make no way1 ?\gh t[$ by two boats4 ,! o!r %ip see+ h] di/ress s5t two b>ges to h] assi/ance1 & by ! f\r boats %e 0 dragg$ out ( rea* ( ! ,am]ican fire1 h] pumps go+ all ! "t4 ,at ! "t t ! fire f ! %ips began1 ,"l ,p]cy br\ght up 8 field-pieces & mort>s1 & made an attack ^u ! l9es4 ,he 0 resolutely answ]$ by ! troops s5t d[n f ,=t ,wa%+ton1 & sev]al ,hessians 7 kill$4 ,an occasional fir+ 0 kept up until ev5+1 :5 ! %ips fell d[n ! riv]1 & ! troops :i* _h advanc$ on ,h>lem ,pla9s drew )9 _! l9es aga94 ,:ile ^! ?+s 7 pass+ at ,=t ,wa%+ton1 ,lee _h /ruck 8 t5ts1 & ) ! re> division1 eight ?\s& /rong1 ! baggage & artill]y1 & a tra9 ( wagons f\r miles long1 lad5 ) /ores & ammunition1 0 lumb]+ along ! r\gh c\ntry roads to jo9 ! ma9 army4 ,x 0 n until ,monday morn+1 aft] be+ on ! road all night1 t he arriv$ at ,:ite ,pla9s4 ,wa%+ton's camp 0 situat$ on high gr\nd1 fac+ ! ea/4 ,! "r w+ /ret*$ t[>ds ! s\? along a rocky hill1 at ! foot ( :i* ! ,bronx1 mak+ an elb[1 protect$ x 9 flank & re>4 ,! left w+ re/$ on a small1 deep lake among ! hills4 ,! camp 0 /rongly intr5*$ 9 front4 ,ab\t a qu>t] ( a mile to ! "r ( ! camp1 & sep>at$ f ! height on :i* x /ood by ! ,bronx & a m>%y int]val1 0 a correspond+ height call$ ,*att]ton's ,hill4 ,z ?is p>tly comm&$ ! "r flank1 & z ! int]v5+ b5d ( ! ,bronx 0 easily passable1 ,wa%+ton _h /ation$ on its summit a militia regim5t4 ,! :ole encampm5t 0 a tempor>y "o1 to be *ang$ z soon z ! milit>y /ores collect$ !re c\ld be remov$2 & n[ t ,g5]al ,lee 0 arriv$1 ,wa%+ton rode out ) him1 & o!r g5]al (fic]s :o 7 (f duty1 to reconnoitre a height :i* appe>$ m eligible4 ,:5 arriv$ at x1 ,lee po9t$ to ano!r on ! nor?1 /ill m comm&+4 ,yond]1 said he is ! gr\nd we ought to occupy4 ,let u g1 !n1 & view x1 repli$ ,wa%+ton4 ,!y 7 g5tly rid+ 9 t direction1 :5 a troop] came spurr+ up 8 pant+ horse4 ,! ,briti% are 9 ! camp1 sir6 cri$ he4 ,!n1 g5tlem51 said ,wa%+ton1 we h o!r bus9ess to att5d to ?an reconnoitr+4 ,putt+ spurs to 8 horse1 he set (f = ! camp at full gallop1 ! o!rs spurr+ aft] him4 ,arriv$ at head-qu>t]s1 he 0 in=m$ by ,adjutant-g5]al ,re$1 t ! picket gu>ds _h all be5 driv5 91 & ! enemy 7 advanc+2 b t ! :ole ,am]ican army 0 po/$ 9 ord] ( battle4 ,appreh5sive t ! enemy might attempt to get possession ( ,*att]ton's ,hill1 he deta*$ ,colonel ,haslet ) 8 ,delaw>e regim5t1 to re9=ce ! militia po/$ !re4 ,to ^! he soon add$ ,g5]al ,mc,dougall's brigade1 compos$ ( ,smallwood's ,m>yl&]s1 ,ritzema's ,new ,york]s1 & two o!r regim5ts4 ,g5]al ,mc,dougall _h comm& ( ! :ole =ce ^u ! hill1 :i* did n exce$ #a1fjj m54 ,^! dispositions 7 sc>cely made1 :5 ! enemy appe>$ gli/5+ on ! high gr\nds beyond ! village ( ,:ite ,pla9s4 ,!y advanc$ 9 two columns1 ! "r comm&$ by ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 ! left by ! ,hessian g5]al1 ,de ,hei/]4 ,!re 0 also a troop ( horse2 s =midable 9 ! inexp]i5c$ eyes ( ! ,am]icans4 ,= a "t !y halt$ 9 a :eat field1 beh9d a ris+ gr\nd1 & ! g5]al (fic]s rode up 9 ! c5tre to hold a consultation4 ,wa%+ton suppos$ !y 7 prep>+ to attack him 9 front1 & su* inde$ 0 _! int5tion2 b ! comm&+ height ( ,*att]ton's ,hill _h caught ,sir ,william's eye1 & he det]m9$ fir/ to get possession ( x4 ,colonel ,rahl 0 accord+ly deta*$ ) a brigade ( ,hessians to make a circuit s\?w>dly r\nd a piece ( wood1 cross ! ,bronx ab\t a qu>t] ( a mile bel[1 & asc5d ! s\? side ( ! hill2 :ile ,g5]al ,leslie1 ) a l>ge =ce1 ,briti% & ,hessian1 %\ld advance directly 9 front1 ?r[ a bridge across ! /ream1 & *>ge up ! hill4 ,a furi\s cannonade 0 n[ op5$ by ! ,briti% f fifte5 or tw5ty pieces ( artill]y1 plac$ on high gr\nd opposite ! hill2 "u cov] ( :i*1 ! troops ( ,g5]al ,leslie ha/5$ to con/ruct ! bridge4 ,9 s do+1 !y 7 sev]ely gall$ by two field-pieces1 plant$ on a l$ge ( rock on ,*att]ton's ,hill1 & 9 *>ge ( ,alex&] ,hamilton4 ,smallwood's ,m>yl& battalion also kept up a %>p fire ( small arms4 ,z soon z ! bridge 0 f9i%$1 ! ,briti% & ,hessians "u ,leslie ru%$ ov] x1 =m$1 & *>g$ up ! hill to take ,hamilton's two field-pieces4 ,?ree times ! two field-pieces 7 dis*>g$1 pl\gh+ ! asc5d+ columns f hill-top to riv]1 :ile ,smallwood's blue & buff ,m>yl&]s kept up _! volleys ( musketry4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,rahl & 8 ,hessian brigade =d$ ! ,bronx l[] d[n1 pu%$ up ! s\? side ( ! hill1 & endeavor$ to turn ,mc,dougall's "r flank4 ,! militia gave ! g5]al b little support4 ,!y _h be5 dismay$ at ! op5+ ( ! engagem5t by a %ot f a ,briti% cannon1 :i* w\nd$ "o ( !m 9 ! ?igh1 & ne>ly put ! :ole to flight4 ,x 0 ) ! utmo/ difficulty ,mc,dougall _h ralli$ !m & po/$ !m beh9d a /one wall4 ,"h !y did "s s]vice1 until a troop ( ,briti% cavalry1 hav+ ga9$ ! cre/ ( ! hill1 came on1 br&i%+ _! sabres4 ,at _! fir/ *>ge ! militia gave a r&om1 scatt]+ fire1 !n broke1 & fl$ 9 complete confusion4 ,a brave /& 0 made on ! summit ( ! hill by ,haslet1 ,ritzema1 & ,smallwood1 ) _! troops4 ,twice !y repuls$ horse & foot1 ,briti% & ,hessians1 until1 cramp$ = room & greatly outnumb]$1 !y sl[ly & sull5ly retreat$ d[n ! nor? side ( ! hill1 :]e !re 0 a bridge across ! ,bronx4 ,! loss on bo? sides1 9 ?is %ort b sev]e action1 0 ne>ly equal4 ,t ( ! ,am]icans 0 betwe5 ?ree & f\r hundr$ m51 kill$1 w\nd$1 & tak5 prison]s4 ,! ,briti% army n[ re/$ ) _! left w+ on ! hill !y _h j tak51 & :i* !y 7 busy intr5*+4 ,!y 7 ext5d+ _! "r w+ to ! left ( ! ,am]ican l9es1 s t _! two w+s & c5tre =m$ ne>ly a semicircle4 ,x 0 evid5tly _! design to outflank ! ,am]ican camp1 & get 9 ! re> ( x4 ,! day1 h[ev]1 be+ f> advanc$1 0 suff]$ to pass )\t any fur!r attack2 b ! morr[ 0 look$ =w>d to = a deadly conflict4 ,dur+ ?is anxi\s night1 ,wa%+ton 0 assidu\sly occupi$ ?r[+ back 8 "r w+ to /rong] gr\nd2 d\bl+ 8 intr5*m5ts & con/ruct+ ?ree r$\bts1 ) a l9e 9 front1 on ! summit ( 8 po/4 ,^! works 7 pr9cipally int5d$ = def5ce aga9/ small arms1 & 7 ?r[n up ) a rapidity t to ! enemy mu/ h savor$ ( magic4 ,!y 71 9 fact1 made ( ! /alks ( ,indian corn or maize tak5 f a neighbor+ corn-field1 & pull$ up ) ! e>? cl++ 9 masses to ! l>ge roots4 ,! roots ( ! /alks1 says ,hea?1 & e>? on !m plac$ 9 ! face ( ! works1 answ]$ ! purpose ( sods & fasc9es4 ,! tops be+ plac$ inw>ds1 z ! loose e>? 0 ?r[n ^u !m1 became z s _m trees to ! "w1 :i* 0 c>ri$ up ) a despat* sc>cely conceivable4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #bi?1 :5 ,h[e beheld h[ greatly ,wa%+ton _h improv$ 8 position & /r5g!n$ x1 by :at appe>$ to be solidly con/ruct$ works1 he po/pon$ 8 m$itat$ assault1 ord]$ up ,"l ,p]cy f ,h>lem ) ! f\r? brigade & two battalions ( ! six?1 & proce$$ to ?r[ up l9es & r$\bts 9 front ( ! ,am]ican camp1 z if prep>+ to cannonade x4 ,z ! enemy 7 endeavor+ to outflank him1 especially on 8 "r w+1 ,wa%+ton appreh5d$ "o ( _! objects might be to advance a "p ( _! =ce & seize on ,p9e's ,bridge ov] ,croton ,riv]1 :i* w\ld cut (f 8 communication ) ! upp] c\ntry4 ,g5]al ,beall1 ) ?ree ,m>yl& regim5ts1 0 s5t (f ) all exp$ition to secure t pass4 ,x 0 ,wa%+ton's idea t1 hav+ possession ( ,croton ,riv] & ! passes 9 ! ,highl&s1 8 army w\ld be safe f fur!r pursuit1 & h "t to repose aft] its late excessive fatigue1 & w\ld be fre% & ready to h>ass ! enemy %\ld !y ?9k fit to w9t] up ! c\ntry4 ,on ! night ( ! #ca/1 ,wa%+ton %ift$ 8 :ole position1 set fire to ! b>ns & out-h\ses conta9+ =age & /ores1 :i* !re 0 no "t to remove1 & leav+ a /rong re>-gu>d on ! heights1 & 9 ! neighbor+ woods1 retir$ ) 8 ma9 army a di/ance ( five miles1 among ! high1 rocky hills ab\t ,nor?ca/le4 ,"h he imm$iately set to "w to intr5* & =tify himself4 ,g5]al ,h[e did n attempt to dislodge him f ?is fa/ness4 ,he at "o "t ord]$ an attack on ! re>-gu>d1 b a viol5t ra9 prev5t$ x1 & = two or ?ree days he rema9$ seem+ly inactive4 ,dur+ ! night ( ! #d?1 ?is quiet 0 int]rupt$4 ,a my/]i\s s\nd 0 he>d 9 ! direction ( ! ,briti% camp1 l ! rumbl+ ( wagons & artill]y4 ,at daybreak ! mean+ ( x 0 discov]$4 ,! enemy 7 decamp+4 ,long tra9s 7 obs]v$ defil+ across ! hilly c\ntry1 along ! roads lead+ to ,dobbs' ,f]ry on ! ,hudson4 ,! movem5t cont9u$ = ?ree successive days1 until _! :ole =ce1 ,briti% & ,hessians1 disappe>$ f ,:ite ,pla9s4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxv4 ,,wa%+ton ,,at ,,peekskill4--,,! ,,nor!rn ,,army4 ,v>i\s 7 ! speculations at head-qu>t]s on ! sudd5 movem5t ( ! enemy4 ,wa%+ton writes to ,g5]al ,william ,liv+/on 7n[ gov]nor ( ! ,j]seys73 ,!y h gone t[>ds ! ,nor? ,riv] & ,k+'s ,bridge4 ,"s suppose !y are go+ into w9t] qu>t]s1 & w sit d[n 9 ,new ,york )\t do+ m ?an inve/+ ,=t ,wa%+ton4 ,i _c subscribe :olly to ?is op9ion myself4 ,t !y w inve/ ,=t ,wa%+ton1 is a matt] ( :i* !re c be no d\bt2 & ,i ?9k !re is a /rong probability t ,g5]al ,h[e w deta* a "p ( 8 =ce to make an incursion into ! ,j]seys1 provid$ he is go+ to ,new ,york4 ,he mu/ attempt some?+ on acc\nt ( 8 reputation1 = :at has he done z yet ) 8 great army8 ,9 ! same lett] he express$ 8 det]m9ation1 z soon z x %\ld appe> t ! pres5t manoeuvre 0 a real retreat1 & n a fe9t1 to ?r[ ov] a body ( troops into ! ,j]seys to assi/ 9 *eck+ ,h[e's progress4 ,9 a lett] ( ! same date1 he *>g$ ,g5]al ,gre5e1 %\ld ,h[e inve/ ,=t ,wa%+ton ) "p ( 8 =ce1 to give ! g>rison all possible assi/ance4 ,on ! foll[+ day 7,nov4 #h71 ,colonel ,tilghman1 writes to ,g5]al ,gre5e f head-qu>t]s3 ,! enemy are at ,dobbs' ,f]ry ) a great numb] ( boats1 ready to g into ,j]sey1 or proce$ up ! riv]4 ,gre5e d\bt$ any int5tion ( ! enemy to cross ! riv]2 x might only be a fe9t to mislead2 /ill1 z a precaution1 he _h ord]$ troops up f ! fly+ camp & 0 po/+ !m opposite ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 & at o!r passes :]e a l&+ might be attempt$2 ! :ole be+ "u ! comm& ( ,g5]al ,m]c]4 ,affairs at ,=t ,wa%+ton soon settl$ ! "q ( ! enemy's int5tion ) reg>d to x4 ,"l ,p]cy took 8 /ation ) a body ( troops be=e ! l9es to ! s\?4 ,knyphaus5 advanc$ on ! nor?4 ,! ,am]icans _h previ\sly ab&on$ ,=t ,indep5d5ce1 burnt its b>racks1 & remov$ ! /ores & cannon4 ,cross+ ,k+'s ,bridge1 ,knyphaus5 took a position betwe5 x & ,=t ,wa%+ton4 ,! approa* to ! =t1 on ?is side1 0 exce$+ly /eep & rocky2 z1 inde$1 7 all its approa*es except+ t on ! s\?1 :]e ! c\ntry 0 m op51 & ! asc5t gradual4 ,! =t c\ld n hold )9 its walls above "o ?\s& m52 ! re/ ( ! troops 7 di/ribut$ ab\t ! l9es & outworks4 ,:ile ! =t 0 ?us m5ac$1 ! *evaux-de-frise _h aga9 prov$ ineffici5t4 ,on ! night ( ! #e?1 a frigate & two transports1 b\nd up to ,dobbs' ,f]ry ) supplies = ,h[e's army1 _h brok5 ?r\gh2 ?\gh1 accord+ to ,gre5e's acc\nt1 n )\t be+ consid]ably %att]$ by ! batt]ies4 ,in=m$ ( ^! facts1 ,wa%+ton wrote to ,gre5e on ! #h?3 ,if we _c prev5t vessels f pass+ up ! riv]1 & ! enemy are possess$ ( all ! surr\nd+ c\ntry1 :at valuable purpose c x answ] to hold a po/ f :i* ! expect$ b5efit _c be _h8 ,i am1 !re=e1 incl9$ to ?9k1 t x w n be prud5t to haz>d ! m5 & /ores at ,m\nt ,wa%+ton2 b1 z y are on ! spot1 ,i leave x to y to give su* ord]s z to evacuat+ ,m\nt ,wa%+ton z y may judge be/1 & s f> revok+ ! ord]s giv5 to ,colonel ,magaw1 to def5d x to ! la/4 ,acc\nts _h be5 receiv$ at head-qu>t]s ( a consid]able movem5t on ! prec$+ ev5+ 7,nov4 #g?7 among ! enemy's boats at ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 ) ! int5tion1 x 0 said1 ( p5etrat+ ! ,j]seys1 & fall+ d[n ^u ,=t ,lee4 ,wa%+ton1 !re=e1 9 ! same lett] direct$ ,gre5e to h all ! /ores n necess>y to ! def5ce remov$ imm$iately4 ,gre5e1 9 reply1 7,nov4 #i?7 adh]$ ) t5acity to ! policy ( ma9ta9+ ,=t ,wa%+ton4 ,! enemy1 said he1 mu/ inve/ x ) d\ble ! numb] ( m5 requir$ = its def5ce4 ,!y mu/ keep troops at ,k+'s ,bridge1 to cut (f all communication ) ! c\ntry1 & 9 consid]able =ce = fe> ( an attack4 ,x is d\btful :5 or :]e ,wa%+ton receiv$ ?is lett]1 z he left ! camp at ,nor?ca/le at elev5 o'clock on ! foll[+ morn+4 ,!re be+ /ill consid]able unc]ta9ty z to ! int5tions ( ! enemy1 all 8 arrangem5ts 7 made accord+ly4 ,all ! troops belong+ to ! ,/ates we/ ( ! ,hudson 7 to be /ation$ 9 ! ,j]seys1 "u comm& ( ,g5]al ,putnam4 ,"l ,/irl+ _h already be5 s5t =w>d ) ! ,m>yl& & ,virg9ia troops to ,peekskill1 to cross ! riv] at ,k+'s ,f]ry4 ,ano!r division1 compos$ ( ,connecticut & ,massa*usetts troops1 "u ,g5]al ,hea?1 0 to co-op]ate ) ! brigade ( ,new ,york militia1 "u ,g5]al ,george ,cl9ton1 9 secur+ ! ,highl& po/s on bo? sides ( ! riv]4 ,! troops :i* w\ld rema9 at ,nor?ca/le aft] ! dep>ture ( ,hea? & 8 division1 7 to be comm&$ by ,lee4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,novemb]1 ,wa%+ton left ! camp at ,nor?ca/le1 at #aa o'clock1 & arriv$ at ,peekskill at sunset1 :i!r ,g5]al ,hea? ) 8 division _h prec$$ him by a few h\rs4 ,"l ,/irl+ 0 !re likewise1 hav+ effect$ ! transportation ( ! ,m>yl& & ,virg9ia troops across ! riv]1 & l&$ !m at ! f]ry s\? ( ,/ony ,po9t2 ?\gh a bett] l&+ 0 subsequ5tly f\nd nor? ( ! po9t4 ,8 lord%ip _h ?r[n out a sc\t+ p>ty 9 ! advance1 & a hundr$ m5 to take possession ( a gap 9 ! m\nta91 ?r\gh :i* a road pass$ t[>d ! ,j]seys4 ,wa%+ton 0 n[ at ! entrance ( ! ,highl&s1 t gr& defile ( ! ,hudson1 ! object ( s mu* precaution & solicitude4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+1 accompani$ by ,g5]als ,hea?1 ,/irl+1 ,james & ,george ,cl9ton1 ,miffl91 & o!rs1 he made a milit>y visit 9 boats to ! ,highl& po/s4 ,=t ,montgom]y 0 9 a consid]able /ate ( =w>dness1 & a "w 9 ! vic9ity 0 project$ to co-op]ate ) x4 ,=t ,con/itution comm&$ a sudd5 b5d ( ! riv]1 b ,"l ,/irl+1 9 8 report ( inspection1 _h intimat$ t ! =t itself 0 comm&$ by ,we/ ,po9t opposite4 ,a glance ( ! eye1 )\t go+ on %ore1 0 suffici5t to conv9ce ,wa%+ton ( ! fact4 ,a =tress subsequ5tly erect$ on t po9t1 has be5 consid]$ ! ,key ( ! ,highl&s4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #ab?1 at an e>ly h\r1 ,wa%+ton rode out ) ,g5]al ,hea? to reconnoitre ! ea/ side ( ! ,hudson1 at ! gorge ( ! ,highl&s4 ,h5ry ,wisn]1 9 a report to ! ,new ,york ,conv5tion1 _h m5tion$ a hill to ! nor? ( ,peekskill1 s situat$1 ) ! road w9d+ along ! side ( x1 t t5 m5 on ! top1 by roll+ d[n /ones1 might prev5t t5 ?\s& f pass+4 ,ne> ,rob9son's ,bridge1 9 ?is vic9ity1 ab\t two miles f ,peekskill1 ,wa%+ton *ose a place :]e troops %\ld be /ation$ to cov] ! s\? entrance into ! m\nta9s2 & "h1 aft]w>ds1 0 e/abli%$ an important milit>y depot call$ ,cont95tal ,village4 ,hav+ made all ^! surveys & arrangem5ts1 he plac$ ,hea? 9 ! g5]al comm& ( ! ,highl&s1 ) writt5 in/ructions to =tify ! passes ) all possible despat*1 & directions h[ ! troops 7 to be di/ribut$ on bo? sides ( ! riv]4 ,dur+ 8 brief & busy soj\rn at ,peekskill1 ,wa%+ton receiv$ important intellig5ce f ! ,nor!rn army2 especially t "p ( x on ,lake ,*ampla91 "u ! comm& ( ,g5]al ,gates4 ,! prep>ations = ! def5ce ( ,ticond]oga1 & ! nautical s]vice on ! lake1 _h met ) difficulties at e /ep4 ,at l5g?1 by ! middle ( ,augu/1 a small flotilla 0 complet$1 & ! comm& giv5 by ,gates to ,arnold1 9 compliance ) ! advice ( ,wa%+ton4 ,sir ,guy ,c>leton1 9 ! meantime1 0 /ra9+ e n]ve = ! approa*+ conflict4 ,vessels 7 br\ght f ,engl& 9 pieces & put toge!r at ,/4 ,johns1 boats ( v>i\s k9ds & sizes 7 transport$ ov] l&1 or dragg$ up ! rapids ( ! ,sorel4 ,9 despite ( e ex]tion1 ?ree mon?s elaps$ be=e 8 armam5t 0 complet$4 ,by ! mon? ( ,octob]1 betwe5 tw5ty & ?irty sail 7 afloat & ready = action4 ,! flag-%ip 7! ,inflexible7 m\nt$ eighte5 twelve-p\nd]s2 ! re/ 7 gunboats1 a gondola & a flat-bottom$ vessel call$ a radeau1 & nam$ ! ,?und]]2 c>ry+ a batt]y ( six tw5ty-f\r & twelve six-p\nd]s1 besides h[itz]s4 ,! gunboats m\nt$ brass field-pieces & h[itz]s4 ,capta9 ,pr+le conduct$ ! armam5t1 b ,sir ,guy ,c>leton 0 too full ( zeal1 & too anxi\s = ! ev5t1 n to head ! ent]prise2 he accord+ly took 8 /ation on ! deck ( ! flag-%ip4 ,!y made sail e>ly 9 ,octob]1 9 que/ ( ! ,am]ican squadron1 :i* 0 said to be abroad ^u ! lake4 ,arnold _h tak5 8 po/ "u cov] ( ,valc\r ,isl&1 9 ! *annel betwe5 t isl& & ! ma9l&4 ,! ,briti% discov]$ ,arnold's flotilla on ! morn+ ( ! #aa?1 & attempt$ to beat up into ! *annel4 ,! w9d did n p]mit ! l>ge/ ( !m to ent]4 ,ab\t twelve o'clock a brisk fire 0 op5$ on ! ,am]ican vessels1 & ! action soon became sev]e & sangu9>y4 ,! enemy l&$ ,indians on ! isl&1 :o kept up a gall+ fire ^u ! ,am]icans4 ,! ,congress1 on bo>d ( :i* 0 ,arnold1 0 hull$ sev]al times1 & _m ( h] crew 7 kill$ or w\nd$4 ,! ardor ( ,arnold increas$ ) ! dang]4 ,he *e]$ on 8 m5 by voice & example1 (t5 po9t+ ! guns ) 8 own h&s4 ,at night ! conte/ 0 /ill undecid$1 & ! enemy drew (f1 an*or+ _! :ole squadron 9 a l9e to prev5t ! escape ( ! ,am]icans4 ,b ,arnold1 aw>e t ) 8 crippl$ & inf]ior =ce fur!r resi/ance c\ld n be ma9ta9$1 took advantage ( a d>k1 cl\dy night & a /rong nor? w9d to slip sil5tly ?r\gh ! enemy's l9e )\t be+ discov]$4 ,! next day ,arnold's galley1 ! ,congress1 ! ,wa%+ton galley & f\r gondolas1 :i* _h suff]$ sev]ely 9 ! fight1 fell a/]n2 & on ! foll[+ morn+1 z a fog1 :i* _h cov]$ ! lake1 lift$1 ! enemy 7 disc]n$ )9 a few miles ( !m 9 full *ase4 ,by noon ! ,wa%+ton 0 ov]tak5 & captur$4 ,arnold mean:ile ma9ta9$ a desp]ate runn+ fight ) ! advanc$ vessels ( ! enemy's fleet1 until f9d+ resi/ance 9 va91 ! crippl$ vessels 7 run on %ore1 fir$1 & ! crews set (f ?r\gh ! woods to ,cr[n ,po9t4 ,two s*oon]s1 two galleys1 "o sloop & "o gondola1 ! remnant :i* _h escap$ ( ?is squadron1 7 at an*or at ! ,po9t1 & ,g5]al ,wat]bury & mo/ ( 8 m5 :o _h be5 captur$ 9 ! ,wa%+ton galley arriv$ !re ! next day on p>ole4 ,see+ t ! place mu/ soon fall into ! h&s ( ! enemy1 !y set fire to ! h\ses1 de/roy$ ev]y?+ !y c\ld n c>ry away1 & emb>k+ 9 ! vessels made sail = ,ticond]oga4 ,! loss ( ! ,am]icans 9 ^! two actions is said to h be5 betwe5 eighty & n9ety m52 t ( ! ,briti% ab\t =ty4 ,! conduct ( ,arnold 9 ^! naval affairs ga9$ him new laurels4 ,sir ,guy ,c>leton took possession ( ! ru9$ works at ,cr[n ,po9t1 :]e he 0 soon jo9$ by ! army4 ,he made sev]al movem5ts by l& & wat]1 z if m$itat+ an attack ^u ,ticond]oga4 ,g5]al ,gates1 9 ! meantime1 /r5g!n$ 8 works ) incessant assiduity1 & made e prep>ation = an ob/9ate def5ce4 ,a /rong ea/]ly w9d prev5t$ ! enemy's %ips f advanc+ to attack ! l9es1 & gave "t = ! arrival ( re9=cem5ts ( militia to ! g>rison4 ,x also af=d$ "t = ,sir ,guy ,c>leton to cool 9 ardor1 & calculate ! *ances & ! value ( success4 ,! po/1 f its /r5g?1 c\ld n be tak5 )\t great loss ( life4 ,if tak51 ! season 0 n[ too f> advanc$ to ?9k ( pass+ ,lake ,george1 & expos+ ! army to ! p]ils ( a w9t] campaign 9 ! inhospitable & impracticable wilds to ! s\?w>d4 ,ticond]oga1 too1 c\ld n be kept dur+ ! w9t]1 s t ! only result ( ! capture w\ld be ! r$uction ( ! works & ! tak+ ( "s cannon2 all :i* damage ! ,am]icans c\ld rem$y be=e ! op5+ ( ! summ] campaign4 ,if1 h[ev]1 ! def5ce %\ld be ob/9ate1 ! ,briti% army1 ev5 if successful1 might su/a9 a loss suffici5t to cripple its op]ations 9 ! com+ ye>4 ,^!1 & o!r prud5tial reasons1 induc$ ,c>leton to give up all attempt ^u ! =tress at pres5t2 :]e=e1 re-emb>k+ 8 troops1 he return$ to ,/4 ,johns1 & canton$ !m 9 ,canada = ! w9t]4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxvi4 ,,capture ,,( ,,=t ,,wa%+ton ,,& ,,g>rison4--,,retreat ,,?r\gh ,,new ,,j]sey4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #ab? ( ,novemb]1 ,wa%+ton cross$ ! ,hudson to ! f]ry bel[ ,/ony ,po9t1 ) ! residue ( ! troops de/9$ = ! ,j]seys4 ,f> bel[ 7 to be descri$ ! ,pho5ix1 ! ,roebuck1 & ! ,t>t>1 at an*or 9 ! broad wat]s ( ,hav]/raw ,bay & ! ,tappan ,sea1 gu>d+ ! l[] f]ries4 ,! army1 ?us %ut out f ! ne>] passes1 0 sl[ly w9d+ its way by a circuit\s r\te ?r\gh ! gap 9 ! m\nta9s1 :i* ,"l ,/irl+ _h secur$4 ,leav+ ! troops :i* _h j l&$ to pursue ! same r\te to ! ,hack5sack1 ,wa%+ton1 accompani$ by ,colonel ,re$1 /ruck a direct c\rse = ,=t ,lee1 be+ anxi\s ab\t affairs at ,=t ,wa%+ton4 ,he arriv$ !re on ! foll[+ day1 & f\nd1 to 8 disappo9tm5t1 t ,g5]al ,gre5e _h tak5 no measures = ! evacuation ( t =tress2 b on ! contr>y _h re9=c$ x ) a "p ( ,colonel ,durkee's regim5t & ! regim5t ( ,colonel ,rawl+s1 s t its g>rison n[ numb]$ upw>ds ( two ?\s& m52 a great "p1 h[ev]1 7 militia4 ,wa%+ton's ord]s = its evacuation _h1 9 fact1 be5 discretion>y1 leav+ ! execution ( !m to ,gre5e's judgm5t1 z be+ on ! spot4 ,! latt] _h diff]$ 9 op9ion z to ! policy ( su* a measure2 & ,colonel ,magaw1 :o _h *>ge ( ! =tress1 0 likewise confid5t x might be ma9ta9$4 ,! =t 0 n[ inve/$ on all sides b "o2 & ! troops "u ,h[e1 :i* _h be5 encamp$ at ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 7 said to be mov+ d[n t[>d x4 ,illu/ration3 ,,view ,,f ,,! ,,site ,,( ,,=t ,,wa%+ton4 ,vol4 ,,ii4 ,wa%+ton 0 mu* p]plex$4 ,! ma9 object ( ,h[e 0 /ill a matt] ( d\bt ) him4 ,he c\ld n ?9k t ,sir ,william 0 mov+ 8 :ole =ce ^u t =tress1 to inve/ :i*1 a "p w\ld be suffici5t4 ,he suspect$ an ult]ior object1 probably a ,s\!rn exp$ition1 z he 0 told a l>ge numb] ( %ips 7 tak+ 9 wood & wat] at ,new ,york4 ,he resolv$1 !re=e1 to cont9ue a few days 9 ?is neighborhood1 dur+ :i* he tru/$ ! designs ( ! enemy w\ld be m app>5t2 9 ! meantime he w\ld di/ribute troops at ,brunswick1 ,amboy1 ,elizabe?t[n & ,=t ,lee1 s z to be ready at ^! v>i\s po9ts to *eck any incursions into ! ,j]seys4 ,wa%+ton 0 mi/ak5 9 8 conjecture z to ,sir ,william ,h[e's design4 ,! capture ( ,=t ,wa%+ton 01 at pres5t1 8 ma9 object2 & he 0 encamp$ on ,=dham ,heights1 n f> f ,k+'s ,bridge1 until prelim9>y /eps %\ld be tak54 ,9 ! night ( ! #ad?1 ?irty flat-bottom$ boats /ole quietly up ! ,hudson1 pass$ ! ,am]ican =ts undiscov]$1 & made _! way ?r\gh ,spyt d5 ,duivel ,creek into ,h>lem ,riv]4 ,! means 7 ?us provid$ = cross+ t riv] & l&+ be=e unprotect$ p>ts ( ! ,am]ican works4 ,appris$ by ,colonel ,magaw ( 8 p]il1 ,g5]al ,gre5e s5t ov] re9=cem5ts1 ) an exhortation to him to p]si/ 9 8 def5ce2 & despat*$ an express to ,wa%+ton1 :o 0 at ,hack5sack1 :]e ! troops :i* _h cross$ f ,peekskill 7 encamp$4 ,x 0 nightfall :5 ,wa%+ton arriv$ at ,=t ,lee4 ,gre5e & ,putnam 7 ov] at ! besieg$ =tress4 ,he ?rew himself into a boat1 & _h p>tly cross$ ! riv]1 :5 he met ^? g5]als return+4 ,!y in=m$ him ( ! g>rison's hav+ be5 re9=c$1 & assur$ him t x 0 9 high spirits & capable ( mak+ a good def5ce4 ,x 0 ) difficulty1 h[ev]1 !y c\ld prevail on him to return ) !m to ! ,j]sey %ore1 = he 0 excessively excit$4 ,e>ly ! next morn+ 7#af?71 ,magaw made 8 dispositions = ! expect$ attack4 ,8 =ces1 ) ! rec5t addition1 am\nt$ to ne>ly ?ree ?\s& m54 ,z ! =t c\ld n conta9 above a ?ird ( t numb]1 mo/ ( !m 7 /ation$ ab\t ! outworks4 ,colonel ,lamb]t ,cadwalad]1 ) eight hundr$ ,p5nsylvanians1 0 po/$ 9 ! out] l9es1 ab\t two miles & a half s\? ( ! =t1 ! side m5ac$ by ,"l ,p]cy ) sixte5 hundr$ m54 ,colonel ,rawl+s1 ( ,m>yl&1 ) a body ( troops1 _m ( !m riflem51 0 /ation$ by a ?ree-gun batt]y1 on a rocky1 precipit\s hill1 nor? ( ! =t1 & betwe5 x & ,spyt d5 ,duivel ,creek4 ,colonel ,baxt]1 ( ,bucks ,c\nty1 ,p5nsylvania1 ) 8 regim5t ( militia1 0 po/$ ea/ ( ! =t1 on r\gh1 woody heights bord]+ ! ,h>lem ,riv]1 to wat* ! motions ( ! enemy1 :o _h ?r[n up r$\bts on high & comm&+ gr\nd on ! opposite side ( ! riv]1 app>5tly to cov] ! cross+ & l&+ ( troops4 ,sir ,william ,h[e _h plann$ f\r simultane\s attacks2 "o on ! nor? by ,knyphaus51 :o 0 encamp$ on ! ,york side ( ,k+'s ,bridge1 )9 cannon %ot ( ,=t ,wa%+ton1 b sep>at$ f x by high & r\gh hills1 cov]$ ) almo/ imp5etrable woods4 ,he 0 to advance 9 two columns1 =m$ by deta*m5ts made f ! ,hessians ( 8 corps1 ! brigade ( ,rahl1 & ! regim5t ( ,waldeck]s4 ,! second attack 0 to be by two battalions ( light infantry & two battalions ( gu>ds1 "u ,brigadi]-g5]al ,ma!w1 :o 0 to cross ,h>lem ,riv] 9 flat-boats1 "u cov] ( ! r$\bts above m5tion$1 & to l& on ! "r ( ! =t4 ,?is attack 0 to be support$ by ! fir/ & second gr5adi]s1 & a regim5t ( light infantry "u comm& ( ,"l ,cornwallis4 ,! ?ird attack1 int5d$ z a fe9t to di/ract ! att5tion ( ! ,am]icans1 0 to be by ,colonel ,/]l+1 ) ! #db;d regim5t1 :o 0 to drop d[n ! ,h>lem ,riv] 9 bateaux to ! left ( ! ,am]ican l9es1 fac+ ,new ,york4 ,! f\r? attack 0 to be on ! s\?1 by ,"l ,p]cy1 ) ! ,engli% & ,hessian troops "u 8 comm&1 on ! "r flank ( ! ,am]ican intr5*m5ts4 ,ab\t noon1 a heavy cannonade ?und]+ along ! rocky hills1 & %>p volleys ( musketry1 proclaim$ t ! action 0 comm5c$4 ,knyphaus5's division 0 pu%+ on f ! nor? 9 two columns1 z _h be5 arrang$4 ,! "r 0 l$ by ,colonel ,rahl1 ! left by himself4 ,rahl essay$ to m\nt a /eep1 brok5 height call$ ,cock ,hill1 :i* rises f ,spyt d5 ,duivel ,creek1 & 0 cov]$ ) woods4 ,knyphaus5 und]took a hill ris+ f ! ,k+'s ,bridge road1 b soon f\nd himself entangl$ 9 a woody defile1 difficult to p5etrate1 & :]e 8 ,hessians 7 expos$ to ! fire ( ! ?ree-gun batt]y1 & ,rawl+s' riflem54 ,:ile ?is 0 go+ on at ! nor? ( ! =t1 ,g5]al ,ma!w1 ) 8 light infantry & gu>ds1 cross$ ! ,h>lem ,riv] 9 ! flat-boats1 "u cov] ( a heavy fire f ! r$\bts4 ,he made good 8 l&+1 aft] be+ sev]ely h&l$ by ,baxt] & 8 m51 f beh9d rocks & trees1 & ! brea/works ?r[n up on ! /eep riv] bank4 ,a %ort conte/ ensu$4 ,baxt]1 :ile bravely enc\rag+ 8 m51 0 kill$ by a ,briti% (fic]4 ,8 troops1 ov]p[]$ by numb]s1 retreat$ to ! =t4 ,g5]al ,ma!w n[ pu%$ on ) 8 gu>ds & light infantry to cut (f ,cadwalad]4 ,t (fic] _h gallantly def5d$ ! l9es aga9/ ! attack ( ,"l ,p]cy1 until in=m$ t ,colonel ,/]l+ 0 dropp+ d[n ,h>lem ,riv] 9 bateaux to flank ! l9es & take him 9 ! re>4 ,he s5t (f a deta*m5t to oppose 8 l&+4 ,!y did x manfully4 ,ab\t n9ety ( ,/]l+'s m5 7 kill$ or w\nd$ 9 _! boats1 b he p]sev]$1 l&$1 & =c$ 8 way up a /eep height1 :i* 0 well def5d$1 ga9$ ! summit1 =c$ a r$\bt1 & took ne>ly two hundr$ prison]s4 ,?us d\bly assail$1 ,cadwalad] 0 oblig$ to retreat to ! =t4 ,he 0 closely pursu$ by ,p]cy ) 8 ,engli% troops & ,hessians1 b turn$ repeat$ly on 8 pursu]s4 ,?us he f\ght 8 way to ! =t1 ) ! loss ( sev]al kill$ & m tak5 prison]s2 b m>k+ 8 track by ! numb] ( ,hessians sla94 ,! def5ce on ! nor? side ( ! =t 0 equally ob/9ate & unsuccessful4 ,rawl+s ) 8 ,m>yl& riflem5 & ! aid ( ! ?ree-gun batt]y1 _h = "s "t kept ! left column ( ,hessians & ,waldeck]s "u ,knyphaus5 at bay4 ,at l5g? ,colonel ,rahl1 ) ! "r column ( ! division1 hav+ =c$ 8 way directly up ! nor? side ( ! /eep hill at ,spyt d5 ,duivel ,creek1 came ^u ,rawl+s' m51 ^: rifles1 f frequ5t dis*>ges1 _h become f\l & almo/ useless1 drove !m f _! /rong po/1 & foll[$ !m until )9 a hundr$ y>ds ( ! =t1 :]e he 0 jo9$ by ,knyphaus51 :o _h sl[ly made 8 way ?r\gh d5se =e/ & ov] fell$ trees4 ,"h !y took po/ beh9d a l>ge /one h\se1 & s5t 9 a flag ) a summons to surr5d]4 ,wa%+ton _h be5 an anxi\s spectator ( ! battle f ! opposite side ( ! ,hudson4 ,! action ab\t ! l9es to ! s\? lay op5 to him4 ,:5 he saw ,cadwalad] assail$ 9 flank1 ! l9e brok51 & 8 troops ov]p[]$ by numb]s1 he gave up ! game z lo/4 ,see+ ! flag f ,knyphaus5's division g into ! =t1 he wrote a note to ,magaw1 tell+ him t if he c\ld hold out until ev5+ & ! place c\ld n be ma9ta9$1 he w\ld endeavor to br+ (f ! g>rison4 ,capta9 ,goo* (f]$ to be ! be>] ( ! note4 ,he cross$ 9 a small boat1 l&$ on ! bank1 ran up to ! =t & deliv]$ ! message4 ,x came too late4 ,! =t 0 s cr[d$ by ! g>rison & ! troops :i* _h retreat$ into x t x 0 difficult to move ab\t4 ,! enemy1 too1 7 9 possession ( ! little r$\bts ar\nd1 & c\ld h p\r$ 9 %[]s ( %ells & rico*et balls t w\ld h made dreadful slaught]4 ,x 0 no long] possible = ,magaw to get 8 troops to man ! l9es3 he 0 compell$1 !re=e1 to yield himself & 8 g>rison prison]s ( w>4 ,! only t]ms grant$ !m 7 t ! m5 %\ld reta9 _! baggage & ! (fic]s _! swords4 ,! sight ( ! ,am]ican flag haul$ d[n1 & ! ,briti% flag wav+ 9 its place1 told ,wa%+ton ( ! surr5d]4 ,8 in/ant c>e 0 = ! safety ( ! upp] c\ntry1 n[ t ! l[] def5ces ( ! ,hudson 7 at an end4 ,be=e he knew any?+ ab\t ! t]ms ( capitulation1 he wrote to ,g5]al ,lee1 in=m+ him ( ! surr5d]1 & call+ 8 att5tion to ! passes ( ! ,highl&s & ^? :i* lay ea/ ( ! riv]2 begg+ him to h su* measures adopt$ = _! def5ce z 8 judgm5t %\ld sugge/ to be necess>y4 ,lee1 9 reply1 object$ to remov+ f 8 actual encampm5t at ,nor?ca/le4 ,x w\ld give u1 said he1 ! air ( be+ fright5$2 x w\ld expose a f9e1 f]tile c\ntry to _! ravages2 & ,i mu/ add1 t we are z secure z we c\ld be 9 any position :atev]4 ,aft] /at+ t he %\ld deposit 8 /ores1 etc41 9 a place fully z safe1 & m c5tral ?an ,peekskill1 he adds3 ,z to ourselves1 light z we are1 sev]al retreats pres5t !mselves4 ,9 %ort1 if we keep a good look-out1 we are 9 no dang]2 b ,i mu/ entreat y\r ,excell5cy to enjo9 ! (fic]s po/$ at ,=t ,lee1 to give u ! quicke/ intellig5ce1 if !y obs]ve any emb>kation on ! ,nor? ,riv]4 ,z to ! affair ( ,=t ,wa%+ton1 all t ,lee obs]v$ on ! subject 03 ,oh1 g5]al1 :y w\ld y be ov]-p]suad$ by m5 ( inf]ior judgm5t to y\r own8 ,x 0 a curs$ affair4#a ,footnote #a3 ,colonel ,re$1 9 a lett] to ,g5]al ,lee1 at ?is juncture _h all[$ himself1 not)/&+ ! devotion he _h hi!rto manife/$ = ! comm&]-9-*ief1 to express himself ) great critical fre$om on ! loss ( ,=t ,lee4 ,aft] allud+ to ! fact t ,wa%+ton's own judgm5t 0 av]se to ! attempt ( hold+ ! =t1 b t ,gre5e's advice to ! contr>y _h kept 8 m9d 9 a /ate ( susp5se1 he exclaims1 ,oh1 g5]al6 an indecisive m9d is "o ( ! greate/ mis=tunes t c befall an army2 h[ (t5 h ,i lam5t$ x ?is campaign4 ,"s days lat] a lett] f ,g5]al ,lee came to head-qu>t]s address$ to ,colonel ,re$1 :o at ! "t 0 abs5t4 ,wa%+ton suppos+ x to be on (ficial bus9ess1 op5$ x1 z he 0 9 ! habit ( do+ on l occasions4 ,to 8 surprise he discov]$ x to be a private note1 ! t5or ( :i* indicat$ t he 0 ! subject ( critical correspond5ce betwe5 a memb] ( 8 milit>y family & "o ( 8 g5]als4 ,he imm$iately enclos$ ! lett] to ,colonel ,re$1 expla9+ h[ x _h be5 op5$1 b )\t fur!r comm5t4 ,re$ endeavor$ to expla9 away ! rem>ks 9 ,lee's lett]2 b ,wa%+ton's affectionate confid5ce 9 him z a sympa?iz+ fri5d _h receiv$ a sev]e w\nd4 ,re$ deeply griev$ ov] ! error he _h committ$1 & 8 e>ne/ appeals to ,wa%+ton at a lat] date1 re/or$1 9 a great measure1 _! relations ( fri5dly confid5ce4 ,) ! capture ( ,=t ,wa%+ton1 ! project ( ob/ruct+ ! navigation ( ! ,hudson1 at t po9t1 0 at an end4 ,=t ,lee1 consequ5tly1 became useless1 & ,wa%+ton ord]$ all ! ammunition & /ores to be remov$1 prep>atory to its ab&onm5t4 ,?is 0 effect$ ) ! :ole ( ! ammunition & a "p ( ! /ores1 & e ex]tion 0 mak+ to hurry (f ! rema9d]1 :51 e>ly 9 ! morn+ ( ! #bj?1 intellig5ce 0 br\ght t ! enemy1 ) two hundr$ boats1 _h cross$ ! riv] & l&$ a few miles above4 ,g5]al ,gre5e imm$iately ord]$ ! g>rison "u arms1 s5t out troops to hold ! enemy 9 *eck1 & s5t (f an express to ,wa%+ton1 at ,hack5sack4 ,! enemy _h cross$ ! ,hudson1 on a v ra9y night1 9 two divisions1 "o diagonally upw>d f ,k+'s ,bridge1 l&+ on ! we/ side1 ab\t eight o'clock2 ! o!r m>*$ up ! ea/ bank1 ?ree or f\r miles1 & !n cross$ to ! opposite %ore4 ,! :ole corps1 six ?\s& /rong1 & "u ! comm& ( ,"l ,cornwallis1 7 l&$1 ) _! cannon1 by t5 o'clock1 at a place call$ ,clo/] ,dock1 five or six miles above ,=t ,lee1 & "u t l9e ( l(ty & p]p5dicul> cliffs kn[n z ! ,palisades4 ,! seam51 says ,sir ,william ,h[e1 di/+ui%$ !mselves rem>kably on ?is occasion1 by _! read9ess to drag ! cannon up a v n>r[ road = ne>ly half a mile to ! top ( a precipice1 :i* b\nds ! %ore = "s miles on ! we/ side4 ,wa%+ton arriv$ at ! =t 9 ?ree qu>t]s ( an h\r4 ,be+ told t ! enemy 7 ext5d+ !mselves across ! c\ntry1 he at once saw t !y int5d$ to =m a l9e f ! ,hudson to ! ,hack5sack1 & hem ! :ole g>rison 9 betwe5 ! two riv]s4 ,no?+ w\ld save x b a prompt retreat to secure ! bridge ov] ! ,hack5sack4 ,no "t 0 to be lo/4 ,! troops s5t out to *eck ! enemy 7 recall$4 ,! retreat comm5c$ 9 all ha/e4 ,!re 0 a want ( horses & wagons2 a great quantity ( baggage1 /ores & provisions1 !re=e1 0 ab&on$4 ,s 0 all ! artill]y except+ two twelve-p\nd]s4 ,ev5 ! t5ts 7 left /&+1 & camp-kettles on ! fire4 ,) all _! spe$ !y did n rea* ! ,hack5sack ,riv] be=e ! vangu>d ( ! enemy 0 close ^u !m4 ,expect+ a bru%1 ! great] "p hurri$ ov] ! bridge1 o!rs cross$ at ! f]ry & "s high] up4 ,! enemy1 h[ev]1 did n dispute ! passage ( ! riv]4 ,f ,hack5sack1 ,colonel ,grayson1 "o ( ,wa%+ton's aides-de-camp1 wrote in/antly1 by 8 ord]s1 to ,g5]al ,lee2 in=m+ him t ! enemy _h cross$ into ! ,j]seys1 &1 z 0 report$1 9 great numb]s4 ,8 ,excell5cy1 adds ,grayson1 ?9ks x w\ld be advisable 9 y to remove ! troops "u y\r comm& on ?is side ( ! ,nor? ,riv]1 & !re wait = fur!r comm&s4 ,at ,hack5sack ! army did n exce$ ?ree ?\s& m51 & !y 7 dispirit$ by ill success1 & ! loss ( t5ts & baggage4 ,!y 7 )\t intr5*+ tools1 9 a flat c\ntry1 :]e !re 7 no natural fa/nesses4 ,wa%+ton resolv$1 !re=e1 to avoid any attack f ! enemy1 ?\gh1 by s do+1 he mu/ leave a f9e & f]tile region op5 to _! ravages2 or a pl5tiful /ore-h\se1 f :i* !y w\ld draw volunt>y supplies4 ,a second move 0 necess>y1 aga9 to avoid ! dang] ( be+ enclos$ betwe5 two riv]s4 ,leav+ ?ree regim5ts1 !re=e1 to gu>d ! passes ( ! ,hack5sack1 & s]ve z cov]+ p>ties1 he aga9 decamp$1 & ?rew himself on ! we/ bank ( ! ,passaic1 9 ! neighborhood ( ,new>k4 ,8 army1 small z x 01 w\ld soon be less4 ,! t]m ( enli/m5t ( ^? "u ,g5]al ,m]c]1 f ! fly+ camp1 0 ne>ly expir$2 & x 0 n probable t1 di%e>t5$ z !y 7 by defeats & losses1 expos$ to inclem5t wea!r1 & unaccu/om$ to milit>y h>d%ips !y w\ld long] =ego ! com=ts ( _! homes1 to drag out ! residue ( a ru9\s campaign4 ,9 addition1 too1 to ! sup]iority ( ! =ce t 0 foll[+ him1 ! riv]s gave ! enemy facilities1 by means ( _! %ipp+1 to ?r[ troops 9 8 re>4 ,9 ?is extremity he ca/ ab\t 9 e direction = assi/ance4 ,colonel ,re$ 0 despat*$ to ,burl+ton ) a lett] to ,gov]nor ,william ,liv+/on1 describ+ 8 haz>d\s situation1 & entreat+ him to call out a portion ( ! ,new ,j]sey militia2 & ,g5]al ,miffl9 0 s5t to ,philadelphia to implore imm$iate aid f ,congress & ! local au?orities4 ,8 ma9 reliance = prompt assi/ance1 h[ev]1 0 ^u ,lee4 ,on ! #bd? came a lett] f t g5]al1 address$ to ,colonel ,re$4 ,wa%+ton op5$ x1 z he 0 accu/om$ to d1 9 ! abs5ce ( t (fic]1 ) lett]s address$ to him on ! bus9ess ( ! army4 ,lee 0 at 8 old encampm5t at ,nor?ca/le4 ,he _h no means1 he said1 ( cross+ at ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 & ! r\nd by ,k+'s ,f]ry w\ld be s great t he c\ld n get !re 9 "t to answ] any purpose4 ,i h !re=e1 add$ he1 ord]$ ,g5]al ,hea?1 :o is close to ! only f]ry :i* c be pass$1 to deta* two ?\s& m5 to apprise 8 ,excell5cy1 & await 8 fur!r ord]s2 a mode :i* ,i flatt] myself w answ] bett] :at ,i conceive to be ! _s ( ! ord]s ?an %\ld ,i move ! corps f h5ce4 ,)draw+ our troops f h5ce w\ld be att5d$ ) "s v s]i\s consequ5ces1 :i* at pres5t w\ld be t$i\s to enum]ate2 z to myself1 adds he1 ,i hope to set out to-morr[4 ,on ! foll[+ day he writes to ,wa%+ton3 ,i h receiv$ y\r ord]s1 & %all endeavor to put !m 9 execution1 b "q :e!r ,i %all be able to c>ry ) me any consid]able numb]2 n s mu* f a want ( zeal 9 ! m5 z f _! wret*$ condition1 ) respect to %oes1 /ock+s1 & blankets1 :i* ! pres5t bad wea!r r5d]s m intol]able4 ,i s5t ,hea? ord]s to transport two ?\s& m5 across ! riv]1 apprise ! g5]al1 & wait = fur!r ord]s2 b t great man 7z ,i might h expect$7 intr5*$ himself )9 ! lett] ( 8 in/ructions1 & refus$ to "p ) a s+le file1 ?\gh ,i und]took to replace !m ) a "p ( my own4 ,sc>ce _h ,lee s5t ?is lett] :5 he receiv$ "o f ,wa%+ton1 in=m+ him t he _h mi/ak5 8 views 9 reg>d to ! troops requir$ to cross ! ,hudson2 x 0 8 7,lee's7 division t he want$ to h ov]4 ,! =ce "u ,hea? mu/ rema9 to gu>d ! po/s & passes ?r\gh ! ,highl&s1 ! importance ( :i* 0 s inf9itely great t !re %\ld n be ! lea/ possible risk ( los+ !m4 ,lee's reply expla9$ t 8 idea ( deta*+ troops f ,hea?'s division 0 m]ely = exp$ition's sake1 int5d+ to replace !m f 8 own4 ,! want ( c>riages & o!r causes _h delay$ him4 ,f ! =ce ( ! enemy rema9+ 9 ,we/*e/] ,c\nty1 he did n conceive ! numb] ( !m 9 ! ,j]seys to be ne> s great z ,wa%+ton 0 taught to believe4 ,he _h be5 mak+ a sweep ( ! c\ntry to cle> x ( ! tories4 ,"p ( 8 army _h n[ mov$ on1 & he w\ld set out on ! foll[+ day4 ,! situation ( ! little army 0 daily becom+ m p]il\s4 ,9 a c\ncil ( w>1 sev]al ( ! memb]s urg$ a move to ,morri/[n1 to =m a junction ) ! troops expect$ f ! ,nor!rn army4 ,wa%+ton1 h[ev]1 /ill *]i%$ ! idea ( mak+ a /& at ,brunswick on ! ,r>itan1 or1 at all ev5ts1 ( disput+ ! passage ( ! ,delaw>e2 & 9 ?is intrepid resolution he 0 w>mly second$ by ,gre5e4 ,break+ up 8 camp once m1 !re=e1 he cont9u$ 8 retreat t[>ds ,new ,brunswick2 b s close 0 ,cornwallis ^u him t 8 advance ent]$ "o end ( ,new>k j z ! ,am]ican re>-gu>d _h left ! o!r4 ,f ,brunswick1 ,wa%+ton wrote on ! #bi? to ,william ,liv+/on1 gov]nor ( ! ,j]seys1 reque/+ him to h all boats & riv] craft1 = sev5ty miles along ! ,delaw>e1 remov$ to ! we/]n bank out ( ! rea* ( ! enemy1 & put "u gu>d4 ,he 0 disappo9t$ 9 8 hope ( mak+ a /& on ! banks ( ! ,r>itan4 ,all ! =ce he c\ld mu/] at ,brunswick1 includ+ ! ,new ,j]sey militia1 did n exce$ f\r ?\s& m54 ,colonel ,re$ _h fail$ 9 procur+ aid f ! ,new ,j]sey legislature4 ,t body1 %ift+ f place to place1 0 on ! eve ( dissolution4 ,! t]m ( ! ,m>yl& & ,new ,j]sey troops 9 ! fly+ camp _h expir$4 ,g5]al ,m]c] endeavor$ to deta9 !m1 repres5t+ ! disgrace ( turn+ _! back ^u ! cause :5 ! enemy 0 at h&2 8 remon/rances 7 fruitless4 ,z to ! ,p5nsylvania levies1 !y des]t$ 9 su* numb]s t gu>ds 7 /ation$ on ! roads & f]ries to int]cept !m4 ,wa%+ton l+]$ at ,brunswick until ! #a/ ( ,decemb] 9 ! va9 hope ( be+ re9=c$4 ,! enemy1 9 ! meantime1 advanc$ ?r\gh ! c\ntry1 impress+ wagons & horses1 & collect+ cattle & %eep1 z if = a di/ant m>*4 ,at l5g? _! vangu>d appe>$ on ! opposite side ( ! ,r>itan4 ,wa%+ton imm$iately broke d[n ! end ( ! bridge next ! village1 & aft] nightfall resum$ 8 retreat4 ,at ,pr9ceton1 ,wa%+ton left twelve hundr$ m5 9 two brigades1 "u ,"l ,/irl+ & ,g5]al ,adam ,/eph51 to cov] ! c\ntry1 & wat* ! motions ( ! enemy4 ,/eph5 0 ! same (fic] t _h s]v$ z a colonel "u ,wa%+ton 9 ! ,fr5* w>1 z second 9 comm& ( ! ,virg9ia troops1 & _h *>ge ( ,=t ,cumb]l&4 ,! h>ass$ army rea*$ ,tr5ton on ! #b;d ( ,decemb]4 ,wa%+ton imm$iately proce$$ to remove 8 baggage & /ores across ! ,delaw>e4 ,9 8 lett]s f ?is place to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 he gives 8 reasons = 8 cont9u$ retreat3 ,no?+ b necessity oblig$ me to retire be=e ! enemy1 & leave s mu* ( ! ,j]seys unprotect$4 ,sorry am ,i to obs]ve t ! frequ5t calls ^u ! militia ( ?is ,/ate1 ! want ( ex]tion 9 ! pr9cipal g5tlem5 ( ! c\ntry1 & a fatal sup95ess & ins5sibility ( dang]1 till x is too late to prev5t an evil t 0 n only =ese5 b =etold1 h be5 ! causes ( our late disgraces4 ,9 excuse = ! p ( ,new ,j]sey1 x may be obs]v$ t !y inhabit$ an op51 agricultural c\ntry1 :]e ! s\nd ( w> _h nev] be5 he>d4 ,_m ( !m look$ ^u ! ,revolution z rebellion2 o!rs ?\ght x a ru9$ ent]prise2 ! armies engag$ 9 x _h be5 defeat$ & brok5 up4 ,!y beheld ! comm&]-9-*ief retreat+ ?r\gh _! c\ntry ) a h&ful ( m51 we>y1 wayworn1 & dispirit$2 )\t t5ts1 )\t clo?+1 _m ( !m b>efoot$1 expos$ to w9try wea!r1 & driv5 f po/ to po/ by a well-clad1 well-f$1 triumphant =ce1 trick$ out 9 all ! glitt]+ brav]y ( w>4 ,c\ld x be wond]$ at t peaceful husb&m51 see+ _! quiet fields ?us sudd5ly ov]run by adv]se ho/s1 & _! v he>?/ones ?reat5$ ) outrage1 %\ld1 in/ead ( fly+ to arms1 seek = ! safety ( _! wives & little ones1 & ! protection ( _! humble means1 f ! desolation :i* too (t5 m>ks ! c\rse ev5 ( fri5dly armies8 ,"l ,h[e & 8 bro!r s\ght to pr(it by ?is dismay & despond5cy4 ,a proclamation1 dat$ #cj? ( ,novemb]1 comm&$ all p]sons 9 arms aga9/ 8 maje/y's gov]nm5t to disb& & return home1 & all ,congresses to desi/ f treasonable acts3 (f]+ a free p>don to all :o %\ld comply )9 fifty days4 ,_m :o _h be5 prom95t 9 ! cause1 ha/5$ to take advantage ( ?is proclamation4 ,^? :o _h mo/ prop]ty to lose 7 ! fir/ to submit4 ,! middle ranks rema9$ g5]ally /eadfa/ 9 ?is "t ( trial4 ,9 ?is d>k day ( p]il to ! cause1 & to himself1 ,wa%+ton rema9$ firm & undaunt$4 ,9 ca/+ ab\t = "s /ronghold :]e he might make a desp]ate /& = ! lib]ties ( 8 c\ntry1 8 ?\ghts rev]t$ to ! m\nta9 regions ( 8 e>ly campaigns4 ,g5]al ,m]c] 0 at h&1 :o _h %>$ 8 p]ils among ^! m\nta9s1 & 8 pres5ce may h contribut$ to br+ !m to 8 m9d4 ,:at ?9k y1 said ,wa%+ton1 if we %\ld retreat to ! back p>ts ( ,p5nsylvania1 w\ld ! ,p5nsylvanians support u8 ,if ! l[] c\nties give up1 ! back c\nties w d ! same1 0 ! disc\rag+ reply4 ,we mu/ !n retire to ,augu/a ,c\nty 9 ,virg9ia1 said ,wa%+ton4 ,numb]s w repair to u = safety1 & we w try a pr$atory w>4 ,if ov]p[]$1 we mu/ cross ! ,alleghanies4 ,su* 0 ! indomitable _s1 ris+ "u difficulties1 & buoyant 9 ! d>ke/ mom5t1 t kept our tempe/-to/ cause f f\nd]+4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxvii4 ,,retreat ,,across ,,! ,,delaw>e4--,,battle ,,( ,,tr5ton4 ,not)/&+ ! repeat$ & press+ ord]s & entreaties ( ! comm&]-9-*ief1 ,lee did n rea* ,peekskill until ! #cj? ( ,novemb]4 ,9 a lett] ( t date to ,wa%+ton1 :o _h compla9$ ( 8 delay1 he simply alleg$ difficulties :i* he w\ld expla9 :5 bo? _h leisure4 ,x 0 n until ! #d? ( ,decemb] t ,lee cross$ ! ,hudson & began a lagg>d m>*1 ?\gh aw>e ( ! imm95t p]il ( ,wa%+ton & 8 army--h[ diff]5t f ! cel]ity ( 8 movem5ts 9 8 exp$ition to ! ,s\?6 ,lee evid5tly consid]$ ,wa%+ton's /> 9 ! decl9e1 & 8 own 9 ! asc5dant4 ,! loss ( ,=t ,wa%+ton _h be5 made a text by him to comm5t 9 8 lett]s ab\t ! indecision ( ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,in/ead n[ ( he>tily co-op]at+ ) ,wa%+ton he 0 devis+ side-plans ( 8 own1 & m$itat+1 no d\bt1 on 8 *ances ( promotion to ! head ( ! ,am]ican armies4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,wa%+ton1 :o 0 at ,tr5ton1 _h pr(it$ by a delay ( ! enemy at ,brunswick1 & remov$ mo/ ( ! /ores & baggage ( ! army across ! ,delaw>e2 &1 be+ re9=c$ by fifte5 hundr$ ( ! ,p5nsylvania militia1 procur$ by ,miffl91 prep>$ to face ab\t1 & m>* back to ,pr9ceton ) su* ( 8 troops z 7 fit = s]vice1 !re to be gov]n$ by circum/ances & ! movem5ts ( ,g5]al ,lee4 ,accord+ly1 on ! #e? ( ,decemb]1 he s5t ab\t twelve hundr$ m5 9 ! advance to re9=ce ,"l ,/irl+1 & ! next day set (f himself ) ! residue4 ,:ile on ! m>*1 ,wa%+ton receiv$ a lett] f ,gre5e1 :o 0 at ,pr9ceton1 in=m+ him ( a report t ,lee 0 at ! heels ( ! enemy4 ,i %\ld ?9k1 adds ,gre5e1 he _h bett] keep on ! flanks ?an ! re>1 unless x 7 possible to conc]t an attack at ! same in/ant ( "t 9 front & re>4444 ,i ?9k ,g5]al ,lee mu/ be conf9$ )9 ! l9es ( "s g5]al plan1 or else 8 op]ations w be indep5d5t ( y\rs4 ,lee _h no idea ( con=m+ to a g5]al plan2 he _h an indep5d5t plan ( 8 own1 & 0 at t mom5t at ,pompton1 indulg+ speculations on milit>y greatness1 & ! lam5table want ( x 9 8 ,am]ican contempor>ies4 ,:ile ,lee 0 ?us loit]+ & speculat+1 ,cornwallis1 kn[+ h[ f> he 0 9 ! re>1 & h[ weak 0 ! situation ( ,wa%+ton's army1 & be+ himself /rongly re9=c$1 made a =c$ m>* f ,brunswick1 & 0 )9 two miles f ,pr9ceton4 ,/irl+1 to avoid be+ surr\nd$1 imm$iately set out ) two brigades = ,tr5ton4 ,wa%+ton1 too1 receiv+ intellig5ce by express ( ^! movem5ts1 ha/5$ back to t place1 & caus$ boats to be collect$ f all qu>t]s1 & ! /ores & troops transport$ across ! ,delaw>e4 ,he himself cross$ ) ! re>-gu>d on ,sunday morn+1 & took up 8 qu>t]s ab\t a mile f ! riv]2 caus+ ! boats to be de/roy$1 & troops to be po/$ opposite ! =ds4 ,! re>-gu>d1 says an ,am]ican acc\nt1 _h b>ely cross$ ! riv]1 :5 ,"l ,cornwallis came m>*+ d[n ) all ! pomp ( w>1 9 great expectation ( gett+ boats1 & imm$iately pursu+4 ,n "o 0 to be _h !re or else:]e2 = ,wa%+ton _h caus$ ! boats1 = an ext5t ( sev5ty miles up & d[n ! riv]1 to be secur$ on ! "r bank4 ,8 lord%ip 0 effectually br\ght to a /&4 ,he made "s moves ) two columns1 z if he w\ld cross ! ,delaw>e above & bel[1 ei!r to pu% on to ,philadelphia1 or to entrap ,wa%+ton 9 ! acute angle made by ! b5d ( ! riv] opposite ,bord5t[n4 ,an able disposition ( ,am]ican troops along ! upp] "p ( ! riv]1 & ( a numb] ( galleys bel[1 disc\rag$ any attempt ( ! k9d4 ,cornwallis1 !re=e1 gave up ! pursuit1 di/ribut$ ! ,g]man troops 9 cantonm5ts along ! left bank ( ! riv]1 & /ation$ 8 ma9 =ce at ,brunswick1 tru/+ to be able be=e long to cross ! ,delaw>e on ! ice4 ,on ! #h?1 ,wa%+ton wrote to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress3 ,!re is n a mom5t's "t to be lo/ 9 assembl+ su* a =ce z c be collect$1 z ! object ( ! enemy _c n[ be d\bt$ 9 ! smalle/ degree4 ,inde$1 ,i %all be out 9 my conjecture1 = x is only conjecture1 if ! late emb>kation at ,new ,york is n = ,delaw>e ,riv]1 to co-op]ate ) ! army "u ,g5]al ,h[e1 :o1 ,i am in=m$ f good au?ority1 is ) ! ,briti% troops1 & 8 :ole =ce ^u ?is r\te4 ,9 fur!r lett]s to ,lee1 ,wa%+ton urg$ ! p]il ( ,philadelphia4 ,d come on1 writes he2 y\r arrival may be =tunate1 &1 if x c be effect$ )\t delay1 x may be ! means ( pres]v+ a city1 ^: loss mu/ prove ( ! mo/ fatal consequ5ce to ! cause ( ,am]ica4 ,putnam 0 n[ deta*$ to take comm& ( ,philadelphia1 & put x 9 a /ate ( def5ce1 & ,g5]al ,miffl9 to h *>ge ( ! munitions ( w> deposit$ !re4 ,by _! advice ,congress ha/ily adj\rn$ on ! #ab? ( ,decemb]1 to meet aga9 on ! #bj? at ,baltimore4 ,wa%+ton's :ole =ce at ?is "t 0 ab\t five ?\s& five hundr$ m54 ,gates1 h[ev]1 he 0 in=m$1 0 com+ on ) sev5 regim5ts deta*$ by ,s*uyl] f ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t2 re9=c$ by ^! & ! troops "u ,lee1 he hop$ to be able to attempt a /roke ^u ! enemy's =ces1 :i* lay a good deal scatt]$1 & to all appe>ances1 9 a /ate ( security4 ,:ile *e]+ himself ) ^! hopes1 & tru/+ to spe$y aid f ,lee1 t wayw>d comm&]1 ?\gh ne>ly ?ree weeks _h elaps$ s9ce he _h receiv$ ,wa%+ton's ord]s & entreaties to jo9 him ) all possible despat*1 0 no f>!r on 8 m>* ?an ,morri/[n1 9 ! ,j]seys2 :]e ) militia recruits1 8 =ce 0 ab\t f\r ?\s& m54 ,lee 0 secretly plann+ an indep5d5t attack on ! enemy4 ,he>+ t ?ree regim5ts deta*$ "u ,gates f ! ,nor!rn army _h arriv$ at ,peekskill1 he s5t ord]s = !m to jo9 him at ,morri/[n4 ,i am 9 hopes1 he writes1 to reconqu] ! ,j]seys4 ,9 ! meantime ,wa%+ton wrote urg+ 8 spe$y junction ) him4 ,boats 7 ga!r$ at ,t9icum to facilitate 8 passage across ! ,delaw>e4 ,i h s frequ5tly1 wrote ,wa%+ton1 m5tion$ our situation & ! necessity ( y\r aid1 t x is pa9ful = me to add a ^w on ! subject4 ,on ! #ab?1 ,lee mov$ f ,morri/[n1 b m>*$ no fur!r ?an ,vealt[n1 eight miles di/ant4 ,!re he left ,sullivan ) 8 troops1 :ile he took up 8 qu>t]s ?ree miles (f1 at a tav]n at ,bask+ridge4 ,intellig5ce ( 8 expos$ & insecure position rea*$ ! enemy1 a body ( dragoons 7 deta*$1 & guid$ by a tory1 came ^u ,lee 9 8 qu>t]s )\t w>n+4 ,! few gu>ds ab\t ! h\se 7 soon disp]s$1 & ,lee1 b>e-head$ & 9 8 slipp]s1 0 compell$ 9 ha/e to m\nt a horse & accompany 8 captors4 ,?is capture gave great exultation to ! enemy2 = !y consid]$ ,lee ! mo/ sci5tific & exp]i5c$ ( ! rebel g5]als4 ,g5]al ,sullivan n[ be+ 9 comm&1 imm$iately press$ =w>d ) ! troops to jo9 ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,! loss ( ,lee 0 a sev]e %ock to ! ,am]icans1 _m ( :om1 z we h %[n1 look$ to him z ! man :o 0 to rescue !m f _! critical & well-nigh desp]ate situation4 ,g5]al ,wilk9son1 9 8 memoirs1 :o 0 at t "t brigade-major "u ,g5]al ,gates1 po9ts out :at he consid]s ! true secret ( ,lee's conduct4 ,8 milit>y reputation1 orig9ally v high1 _h be5 enhanc$ ( late by its be+ g5]ally kn[n t he _h be5 oppos$ to ! occupation ( ,=t ,wa%+ton2 :ile ! fall ( t =tress & o!r mis=tunes ( ! campaign1 ?\gh beyond ! control ( ! comm&]-9-*ief1 _h quick5$ ! discont5t :i*1 accord+ to ,wilk9son1 _h be5 g5]at$ aga9/ him at ,cambridge1 & rais$ a p>ty aga9/ him 9 ,congress4 ,x 0 confid5tly ass]t$ at ! "t1 adds he1 b is n wor?y ( cr$it1 t a motion _h be5 made 9 t body t5d+ to sup]s$e him 9 ! comm& ( ! army4 ,9 ?is temp] ( ! times1 if ,g5]al ,lee _h anticipat$ ,g5]al ,wa%+ton 9 cutt+ ! cordon ( ! enemy betwe5 ,new ,york & ! ,delaw>e1 ! comm&]-9-*ief w\ld probably h be5 sup]s$$4 ,9 ?is case1 ,lee w\ld h succe$$ him4 ,:at an un=tunate *ange w\ld x h be5 = ! c\ntry6 ,lee 0 und\bt$ly a man ( brilliant tal5ts1 %rewd sagacity1 & mu* k & exp]i5ce 9 ! art ( w>2 b he 0 wilful & unc]ta9 9 8 temp]1 self-indulg5t 9 8 habits1 & an egoi/ 9 w>f>e2 boldly da%+ = a soldi]'s glory r ?an w>ily act+ = a c\ntry's good4 ,he want$ ^? great moral qualities :i*1 9 addition to milit>y capacity1 inspir$ su* univ]sal confid5ce 9 ! wisdom1 rectitude & patriotism ( ,wa%+ton1 enabl+ him to direct & control legislative bodies z well z armies2 to h>monize ! j>r+ passions & jeal\sies ( a wide & imp]fect conf$]acy1 & to cope ) ! v>i$ exig5cies ( ! ,revolution4 ,congress1 prior to _! adj\rnm5t1 _h resolv$ t until !y %\ld o!rwise ord]1 ,g5]al ,wa%+ton %\ld be possess$ ( all p[] to ord] & direct all ?+s relative to ! dep>tm5t & to ! op]ations ( w>4 ,?us emp[]$1 he proce$$ imm$iately to recruit ?ree battalions ( artill]y4 ,to ^? ^: t]ms 7 expir+ he promis$ an augm5tation ( tw5ty-five p] c5t4 ^u _! pay1 & a b\nty ( t5 doll>s to ! m5 = six weeks' s]vice4 ,x 0 no "t1 he said1 to /& ^u exp5se2 nor 9 matt]s ( self-evid5t exig5cy to ref] to ,congress at ! di/ance ( a hundr$ & ?irty or =ty miles4 ,if any good (fic]s w (f] to raise m5 ^u cont95tal pay & e/abli%m5t 9 ?is qu>t]1 ,i %all enc\rage !m to d s1 & regim5t !m :5 !y h done x4 ,! promise ( increas$ pay & b\nties _h kept toge!r = a "t ! dissolv+ army4 ,! local militia began to turn out freely4 ,colonel ,john ,cadwalad]1 a g5tleman ( gallant _s1 & cultivat$ m9d & mann]s1 br\ght a l>ge volunte] deta*m5t1 well equipp$1 & compos$ pr9cipally ( ,philadelphia troops4 ,wa%+ton1 :o held ,cadwalad] 9 high e/eem1 assign$ him an important /ation at ,bri/ol1 ) ,colonel ,re$1 :o 0 8 intimate fri5d1 z an associate4 ,!y _h x 9 *>ge to keep a wat*ful eye ^u ,c\nt ,donop's ,hessians1 :o 7 canton$ along ! opposite %ore f ,bord5t[n to ! ,black ,horse4 ,on ! #bj? ( ,decemb] arriv$ ,g5]al ,sullivan 9 camp1 ) ! troops rec5tly comm&$ by ! unlucky ,lee4 ,!y 7 9 a mis]able plight2 de/itute ( almo/ ev]y?+2 _m ( !m fit only = ! hospital1 & ^? ^: t]ms 7 ne>ly out1 ?9k+ ( no?+ b _! dis*>ge4 ,on ! same day arriv$ ,g5]al ,gates1 ) ! remnants ( f\r regim5ts f ! ,nor!rn army4 ,! "t seem$ n[ propiti\s = ! c\p de ma9 :i* ,wa%+ton _h ( late be5 m$itat+4 ,ev]y?+ %[$ c>eless confid5ce on ! "p ( ! enemy4 ,h[e 0 9 w9t] qu>t]s at ,new ,york4 ,8 troops 7 loosely canton$ ab\t ! ,j]seys1 f ! ,delaw>e to ,brunswick1 s t !y c\ld n readily be br\ght to act 9 conc]t on a sudd5 al>m4 ,! ,hessians 7 9 ! advance1 /ation$ along ! ,delaw>e1 fac+ ! ,am]ican l9es1 :i* 7 along ! we/ bank4 ,cornwallis1 ?9k+ 8 "w accompli%$1 _h obta9$ leave ( abs5ce1 & 0 likewise at ,new ,york1 prep>+ to emb>k = ,engl&4 ,wa%+ton _h n[ betwe5 five & six ?\s& m5 fit = s]vice2 ) ^! he m$itat$ to cross ! riv] at night1 at diff]5t po9ts1 & make simultane\s attacks ^u ! ,hessian advance po/s4 ,he calculat$ ^u ! eag] support ( 8 troops1 :o 7 burn+ to rev5ge ! outrages on _! homes & families1 committ$ by ^! =eign m]c5>ies4 ,!y consid]$ ! ,hessians m]e hirel+s2 slaves to a petty despot1 fight+ = sordid pay1 & actuat$ by no s5tim5t ( patriotism or honor4 ,!y _h r5d]$ !mselves ! horror ( ! ,j]seys1 by rap9e1 brutality1 & he>tlessness4 ,at fir/1 _! milit>y discipl9e _h inspir$ awe1 b ( late !y _h become c>eless & ungu>d$1 kn[+ ! brok5 & dispirit$ /ate ( ! ,am]icans1 & consid]+ !m incapable ( any (f5sive ent]prise4 ,a brigade ( ?ree ,hessian regim5ts1 ^? ( ,rahl1 ,lossb]g1 & ,knyphaus51 0 /ation$ at ,tr5ton4 ,colonel ,rahl _h ! comm& ( ! po/ at 8 own solicitation1 & 9 consequ5ce ( ! laurels he _h ga9$ at ,:ite ,pla9s & ,=t ,wa%+ton4 ,we h be=e u j\rnals ( two ,hessian lieut5ants & a corporal1 :i* give graphic p>ticul>s ( ! colonel & 8 po/4 ,accord+ to _! repres5tations1 he1 ) all 8 brav]y1 0 little fitt$ = su* an important comm&4 ,he lack$ ! necess>y vigilance & =eca/4 ,"o ( ! lieut5ants speaks ( him 9 a s>ca/ic ve91 & evid5tly ) "s degree ( prejudice4 ,accord+ to 8 acc\nt1 !re 0 m bu/le ?an bus9ess at ! po/4 ,he 0 a boon companion2 made m]ry until a late h\r 9 ! night1 & !n lay 9 b$ until n9e o'clock 9 ! morn+4 ,& !n he took no precautions aga9/ ! possibility ( be+ attack$4 ,a vet]an (fic]1 ,major ,von ,de*[1 propos$ t "s works %\ld be ?r[n up1 :]e ! cannon might be plac$ ready aga9/ any assault4 ,! colonel made m]ry ) ! v idea4 ,an assault by ! rebels6 ,let !m come6 ,we'll at !m ) ! bayonet4 ,su* 0 ! po/ure ( affairs at ,tr5ton at ! "t ! c\p de ma9 0 m$itat$4 ,:atev] 0 to be done1 h[ev]1 mu/ be done quickly1 be=e ! riv] 0 froz54 ,an int]cept$ lett] _h conv9c$ ,wa%+ton ( :at he _h be=e suspect$1 t ,h[e 0 only wait+ = t ev5t to resume active op]ations1 cross ! riv] on ! ice1 & pu% on triumphantly to ,philadelphia4 ,he communicat$ 8 project to ,gates1 & wi%$ him to g to ,bri/ol1 take comm& !re1 & co-op]ate f t qu>t]4 ,gates1 h[ev]1 plead$ ill heal?1 & reque/$ leave to proce$ to ,philadelphia4 ,! reque/ may h surpris$ ,wa%+ton1 consid]+ ! spirit$ ent]prise t 0 on foot2 b ,gates1 z has be=e be5 obs]v$1 _h a dis9cl9ation to s]ve imm$iately "u ! comm&]-9-*ief2 l ,lee1 he _h a disp>ag+ op9ion ( him1 or r an impati5ce ( 8 supremacy4 ,he _h1 moreov]1 an ult]ior object 9 view4 ,hav+ be5 disappo9t$ & *agr9$ 9 f9d+ himself subord9ate to ,g5]al ,s*uyl] 9 ! ,nor!rn campaign1 he 0 n[ int5t on mak+ int]e/ among ! memb]s ( ,congress = an indep5d5t comm&4 ,wa%+ton urg$ t on 8 way to ,philadelphia he w\ld at lea/ /op = a day or two at ,bri/ol to conc]t a plan ( op]ations ) ,re$ & ,cadwalad]1 & adju/ any little que/ions ( etiquette & comm& t might arise betwe5 ! cont95tal colonels :o _h gone ?i!r ) ,lee's troops & ! volunte] (fic]s /ation$ !re4 ,he does n appe> to h compli$ ev5 ) ?is reque/4 ,accord+ to ,wilk9son's acc\nt1 he took qu>t]s at ,newt[n1 & set out !nce = ,baltimore on ! #bd? ( ,decemb]1 ! v day be=e t ( ! int5d$ c\p de ma94 ,! project$ attack ^u ! ,hessian po/s 0 to be ?reefold3 #a/4 ,wa%+ton 0 to cross ! ,delaw>e ) a consid]able =ce1 at ,mc,konkey's ,f]ry 7n[ ,taylorsville71 ab\t n9e miles above ,tr5ton1 & m>* d[n ^u t place1 :]e ,rahl's cantonm5t compris$ a brigade ( fifte5 hundr$ ,hessians1 a troop ( ,briti% light-horse1 & a numb] ( *asseurs4 #b;d4 ,g5]al ,ew+1 ) a body ( ,p5nsylvania militia1 0 to cross at a f]ry ab\t a mile bel[ ,tr5ton2 secure ! bridge ov] ! ,assunp9k creek1 a /ream fl[+ along ! s\? side ( ! t[n1 & cut (f any retreat ( ! enemy 9 t direction4 #c;d4 ,g5]al ,putnam1 ) ! troops occupi$ 9 =tify+ ,philadelphia1 & ^? "u ,g5]al ,cadwalad]1 0 to cross bel[ ,burl+ton & attack ! l[] po/s "u ,c\nt ,donop4 ,! sev]al divisions 7 to cross ! ,delaw>e at night1 s z to be ready = simultane\s action by five o'clock 9 ! morn+4 ,seldom is a comb9$ plan c>ri$ into full op]ation4 ,symptoms ( an insurrection 9 ,philadelphia oblig$ ,putnam to rema9 ) "s =ce 9 t city2 b he deta*$ five or six hundr$ ( ! ,p5nsylvania militia "u ,colonel ,griff91 8 adjutant-g5]al1 :o ?rew himself into ! ,j]seys1 to be at h& to co-op]ate ) ,cadwalad]4 ,e>ly on ! ev5tful ev5+ 7,dec4 #be?71 ! troops de/9$ = ,wa%+ton's "p ( ! attack1 ab\t two ?\s& f\r hundr$ /rong1 ) a tra9 ( tw5ty small pieces1 7 p>ad$ ne> ,mc,konkey's ,f]ry1 ready to pass z soon z x grew d>k1 9 ! hope ( be+ all on ! o!r side by twelve o'clock4 ,wa%+ton repair$ to ! gr\nd accompani$ by ,g5]als ,gre5e1 ,sullivan1 ,m]c]1 ,/eph51 & ,"l ,/irl+4 ,gre5e 0 full ( ardor = ! ent]prise2 eag]1 no d\bt1 to wipe out ! recollection ( ,=t ,wa%+ton4 ,x 01 inde$1 an anxi\s mom5t = all4 ,boats be+ 9 read9ess1 ! troops began to cross ab\t sunset4 ,! wea!r 0 int5sely cold1 ! w9d 0 high1 ! curr5t /rong1 & ! riv] full ( float+ ice4 ,colonel ,glov]1 ) 8 amphibi\s regim5t ( ,m>blehead fi%]m51 0 9 advance4 ,!y 7 m5 accu/om$ to battle ) ! elem5ts1 yet ) all _! skill & exp]i5ce ! cross+ 0 difficult & p]il\s4 ,! night 0 d>k & tempe/u\s1 ! drift+ ice drove ! boats out ( _! c\rse1 & ?reat5$ !m ) de/ruction4 ,x 0 ?ree o'clock be=e ! artill]y 0 l&$1 & ne>ly f\r be=e ! troops took up _! l9e ( m>*4 ,tr5ton 0 n9e miles di/ant2 & n to be rea*$ be=e daylight4 ,to surprise x1 !re=e1 0 out ( ! "q4 ,!re 0 no mak+ a retreat )\t be+ discov]$ & h>ass$ 9 repass+ ! riv]4 ,beside1 ! troops f ! o!r po9ts might h cross$1 & co-op]ation 0 ess5tial to _! safety4 ,wa%+ton resolv$ to pu% =w>d & tru/ to ,provid5ce4 ,he =m$ ! troops into two columns4 ,! fir/ he l$ himself1 accompani$ by ,gre5e1 ,/irl+1 ,m]c]1 & ,/eph52 x 0 to make a circuit by ! upp] or ,p5n+ton road1 to ! nor? ( ,tr5ton4 ,! o!r1 l$ by ,sullivan1 & includ+ ! brigade ( ,/4 ,clair1 0 to take ! l[] riv] lead+ to ! we/ end ( ! t[n4 ,sullivan's column 0 to halt a few mom5ts at a cross-road lead+ to ,h[l&'s ,f]ry to give ,wa%+ton's column "t to effect its circuit1 s t ! attack might be simultane\s4 ,on arriv+ at ,tr5ton !y 7 to =ce ! out] gu>ds & pu% directly into ! t[n be=e ! enemy _h "t to =m4 ,x began to hail & sn[ z ! troops comm5c$ _! m>*1 & increas$ 9 viol5ce z !y advanc$1 ! /orm driv+ ! sleet 9 _! faces4 ,s bitt] 0 ! cold t two ( ! m5 7 froz5 to dea? t night4 ,! day dawn$ by ! "t ,sullivan halt$ at ! cross-road4 ,x 0 discov]$ t ! /orm _h r5d]$ _m ( ! muskets wet & useless4 ,:at is to be done8 inquir$ ,sullivan ( ,/4 ,clair4 ,y h no?+ = x b to pu% on & use ! bayonet1 0 ! reply4 ,:ile "s ( ! soldi]s 7 endeavor+ to cle> _! muskets1 & squibb+ (f prim+1 ,sullivan despat*$ an (fic] to apprise ! comm&]-9-*ief ( ! condition ( _! arms4 ,he came back half dismay$ by an indignant bur/ ( ,wa%+ton1 :o ord]$ him to return in/antly & tell ,g5]al ,sullivan to advance & *>ge4 ,x 0 ab\t eight o'clock :5 ,wa%+ton's column arriv$ 9 ! vic9ity ( ! village4 ,! /orm :i* _h r5d]$ ! m>* intol]able1 _h kept e "o )9 doors1 & ! sn[ _h dead5$ ! tread ( ! troops & ! rumbl+ ( ! artill]y4 ,z !y approa*$ ! village1 ,wa%+ton1 :o 0 9 front1 came to a man t 0 *opp+ wood by ! roadside1 & inquir$1 ,:i* way is ! ,hessian picket8 ,i don't "k1 0 ! surly reply4 ,y may tell1 said ,capta9 ,=e/ ( ! artill]y1 = t is ,g5]al ,wa%+ton4 ,! aspect ( ! man *ang$ 9 an in/ant4 ,rais+ 8 h&s to heav51 ,god bless & prosp] y6 cri$ he4 ,! picket is 9 t h\se1 & ! s5try /&s ne> t tree4 ,! advance gu>d 0 l$ by a brave "y (fic]1 ,capta9 ,william ,a4 ,wa%+ton1 second$ by ,lieut5ant ,james ,monroe 79 aft] ye>s presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates74 ,!y receiv$ ord]s to dislodge ! picket4 ,"h happ5$ to be /ation$ ! v lieut5ant ^: c5sures ( ! neglig5ce ( ,colonel ,rahl we h ref]r$ to4 ,by 8 own acc\nt1 he 0 v ne> be+ entrapp$ 9 ! gu>d-h\se4 ,8 s5tries1 he says1 7 n al]t en\gh2 & _h he n /epp$ out ( ! picket-h\se himself & discov]$ ! enemy1 !y w\ld h be5 ^u him be=e 8 m5 c\ld scramble to _! arms4 ,d] fe9d6 d] fe9d6 h]aus6 h]aus6 7! enemy6 ! enemy6 turn out6 turn out67 0 n[ ! cry4 ,by ?is "t ! ,am]ican artill]y 0 unlimb]$2 ,wa%+ton kept beside x & ! column proce$$4 ,! report ( fire-arms told t ,sullivan 0 at ! l[] end ( ! t[n4 ,colonel ,/>k l$ 8 advance gu>d1 & did x 9 gallant /yle4 ,! attacks1 z conc]t$1 7 simultane\s4 ,! outpo/s 7 driv5 92 !y retreat$1 fir+ f beh9d h\ses4 ,! ,hessian drums beat to arms2 ! trumpets ( ! light-horse s\nd$ ! al>m2 ! :ole place 0 9 an upro>4 ,"s ( ! enemy made a wild & undirect$ fire f ! w9d[s ( _! qu>t]s2 o!rs ru%$ =? 9 disord] & attempt$ to =m 9 ! ma9 /reet1 :ile dragoons1 ha/ily m\nt$ & gallop+ ab\t1 add$ to ! confusion4 ,wa%+ton advanc$ ) 8 column to ! head ( ,k+ ,/reet1 rid+ beside ,capta9 ,=e/ ( ! artill]y4 ,:5 ,=e/'s batt]y ( six guns 0 op5$ ! g5]al kept on ! left & advanc$ ) x1 giv+ directions to ! fire4 ,8 position 0 an expos$ "o1 & he 0 repeat$ly entreat$ to fall back2 b all su* entreaties 7 useless :5 once he became heat$ 9 action4 ,! enemy 7 tra9+ a c\ple ( cannon 9 ! ma9 /reet to =m a batt]y1 :i* might h giv5 ! ,am]icans a s]i\s *eck2 b ,capta9 ,wa%+ton & ,lieut5ant ,monroe1 ) a "p ( ! advance gu>d ru%$ =w>d1 drove ! artill]i/s f _! guns1 & took ! two pieces :5 on ! po9t ( be+ fir$4 ,bo? ( ^! (fic]s 7 w\nd$2 ! capta9 9 ! wri/1 ! lieut5ant 9 ! %\ld]4 ,:ile ,wa%+ton advanc$ on ! nor? ( ! t[n1 ,sullivan approa*$ on ! we/1 & deta*$ ,/>k to press on ! l[] or s\? end ( ! t[n4 ,! ,briti% light-horse1 & ab\t five hundr$ ,hessians & *asseurs1 _h be5 qu>t]$ 9 ! l[] "p ( ! t[n4 ,see+ ,wa%+ton's column press+ 9 front1 & he>+ ,/>k ?und]+ 9 _! re>1 !y took headlong flight by ! bridge across ! ,assunp9k1 & s along ! banks ( ! ,delaw>e t[>ds ,c\nt ,donop's encampm5t at ,bord5t[n4 ,_h ,wa%+ton's plan be5 c>ri$ into full effect1 _! retreat w\ld h be5 cut (f by ,g5]al ,ew+2 b t (fic] _h be5 prev5t$ f cross+ ! riv] by ! ice4 ,colonel ,rahl1 accord+ to ! acc\nt ( ! lieut5ant :o _h comm&$ ! picket1 completely lo/ 8 head 9 ! confusion ( ! surprise4 ,! latt]1 :5 driv5 9 by ! ,am]ican advance1 f\nd ! colonel on horseback1 endeavor+ to rally 8 panic-/rick5 & disord]$ m51 b himself sorely bewild]$4 ,) "s difficulty he succe$$ 9 extricat+ 8 troops f ! t[n1 & lead+ !m into an adjac5t or*>d4 ,a rapid retreat by ! ,pr9ceton road 0 app>5tly 9 8 ?\ghts2 b he lack$ decision4 ,! idea ( fly+ be=e ! rebels 0 intol]able4 ,"s "o1 too1 exclaim$ at ! ru9\s loss ( leav+ all _! baggage to be plund]$ by ! enemy4 ,*ang+ 8 m9d he made a ra% resolve4 ,all :o are my gr5adi]s1 =w>d6 cri$ he1 & l$ 8 gr5adi]s bravely b ra%ly on1 :51 9 ! mid/ ( 8 c>e]1 he receiv$ a fatal w\nd f a musket ball & fell f 8 horse4 ,8 m51 left )\t _! *ief1 7 /ruck ) dismay2 he$less ( ! ord]s ( ! second 9 comm&1 !y retreat$ by ! "r up ! banks ( ! ,assunp9k1 int5d+ to escape to ,pr9ceton4 ,wa%+ton saw _! design1 & ?rew ,colonel ,h&'s corps ( ,p5nsylvania riflem5 9 _! way2 :ile a body ( ,virg9ia troops ga9$ _! left4 ,br\ght to a /&1 & p]fectly bewild]$1 !y gr\nd$ _! arms & surr5d]$ at discretion4 ,! numb] ( prison]s tak5 9 ?is affair 0 ne>ly "o ?\s&1 ( :i* ?irty-two 7 (fic]s4 ,wa%+ton's triumph1 h[ev]1 0 impair$ by ! failure ( ! two simultane\s attacks4 ,g5]al ,ew+1 :o 0 to h cross$ be=e day at ,tr5ton ,f]ry1 & tak5 possession ( ! bridge lead+ out ( ! t[n1 ov] :i* ! light-horse & ,hessians retreat$1 0 prev5t$ by ! quantity ( ice 9 ! riv]4 ,cadwalad] 0 h9d]$ by ! same ob/acle4 ,he got "p ( 8 troops ov]1 b f\nd x impossible to emb>k 8 cannon1 & 0 oblig$1 !re=e1 to return to ! ,p5nsylvania side ( ! riv]4 ,_h he & ,ew+ cross$1 ,donop's qu>t]s w\ld h be5 beat5 up1 & ! fugitives f ,tr5ton int]cept$4 ,by ! failure ( ?is "p ( 8 plan1 ,wa%+ton _h be5 expos$ to ! mo/ imm95t haz>d4 ,! =ce ) :i* he _h cross$1 tw5ty-f\r hundr$ m51 raw troops1 0 n en\gh to cope ) ! vet]an g>rison1 _h x be5 prop]ly on its gu>d2 & !n !re 7 ! troops "u ,donop at h& to co-op]ate ) x4 ,no?+ sav$ him b ! utt] panic ( ! enemy1 _! want ( prop] al>m places1 & _! exagg]at$ idea ( 8 =ces4 ,ev5 n[ t ! place 0 9 8 possession he d>$ n l+] 9 x4 ,!re 0 a sup]ior =ce "u ,donop bel[ him1 & a /rong battalion ( infantry at ,pr9ceton4 ,8 own troops 7 exhau/$ by ! op]ations ( ! night & morn+ 9 cold1 ra91 sn[ & /orm4 ,!y _h to gu>d ab\t a ?\s& prison]s1 tak5 9 action or f\nd conceal$ 9 h\ses2 !re 0 little prospect ( succor1 ow+ to ! season & ! /ate ( ! riv]4 ,wa%+ton gave up1 !re=e1 all idea ( imm$iately pursu+ ! enemy or keep+ possession ( ,tr5ton1 & det]m9$ to recross ! ,delaw>e ) 8 prison]s & captur$ artill]y4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxviii4 ,,wa%+ton ,,recrosses ,,! ,,delaw>e4--,,battle ,,( ,,pr9ceton4 ,!re 0 a k9d ( episode 9 ! affair at ,tr5ton4 ,colonel ,griff91 :o _h ?r[n himself previ\sly into ! ,j]seys ) 8 deta*m5t ( ,p5nsylvania militia1 f\nd himself1 ?r\gh indisposition & ! scanty numb] ( 8 troops1 unable to r5d] effici5t s]vice 9 ! propos$ attack4 ,he s5t ^w to ,cadwalad]1 !re=e1 t he %\ld probably r5d] him m real aid by mak+ a demon/ration 9 front ( ,donop1 & draw+ him (f s f> into ! int]ior z to be out ( ! way ( r5d]+ support to ,colonel ,rahl4 ,he accord+ly pres5t$ himself 9 sight ( ,donop's cantonm5t on ! #be? ( ,decemb]1 & succe$$ 9 draw+ him out ) ne>ly 8 :ole =ce ( two ?\s& m54 ,he !n retir$ sl[ly be=e him1 skirmi%+1 b avoid+ any?+ l an action1 until he _h lur$ him z f> z ,m\nt ,holly1 :5 he left him to f9d 8 way back to 8 po/ at 8 leisure4 ,! cannonade ( ,wa%+ton's attack 9 ,tr5ton on ! morn+ ( ! #bf? 0 di/9ctly he>d at ,cadwalad]'s camp at ,bri/ol4 ,imp]fect tid+s ( ! result rea*$ !re ab\t elev5 o'clock1 & produc$ ! highe/ exultation & excitem5t4 ,cadwalad] made ano!r attempt to cross ! riv] & jo9 ,wa%+ton1 :om he suppos$ to be /ill 9 ! ,j]seys1 foll[+ up ! bl[ he _h /ruck4 ,he c\ld n effect ! passage ( ! riv] ) ! mo/ ( ! troops1 until mid-day ( ! #bg?1 :5 he receiv$ f ,wa%+ton a detail$ acc\nt ( 8 success1 & ( 8 hav+ recross$ into ,p5nsylvania4 ,cadwalad] 0 n[ 9 a dilemma4 ,donop1 he presum$1 0 /ill at ,m\nt ,holly1 :i!r ,griff9 _h decoy$ him2 b he might soon m>* back4 ,8 =ces 7 equal if n sup]ior 9 numb] to 8 own1 & vet]ans in/ead ( raw militia4 ,b !n !re 0 ! glory ( rivall+ ! exploit at ,tr5ton1 & ! importance ( foll[+ out ! ef=t = ! relief ( ! ,j]seys & ! salvation ( ,philadelphia4 ,beside1 ,wa%+ton1 9 all probability1 aft] dispos+ ( 8 prison]s1 _h aga9 cross$ into ! ,j]seys & might be act+ (f5sively4 ,re$ reliev$ ,cadwalad] f 8 dilemma by propos+ t !y %\ld pu% on to ,burl+ton1 & !re det]m9e1 accord+ to intellig5ce1 :e!r to proce$ to ,bord5t[n or ,m\nt ,holly4 ,! plan 0 adopt$1 & ,cadwalad] took up 8 l9e ( m>*4 ,re$ & two companions spurr$ on to reconnoitre ! enemy's outpo/s1 ab\t f\r miles f ,burl+ton1 b pull$ up at ! place :]e ! picket 0 usually /ation$4 ,!re 0 no smoke1 nor any sign ( a human be+4 ,!y rode up & f\nd ! place des]t$4 ,f ! c\ntry p 9 ! neighborhood !y receiv$ an explanation4 ,c\nt ,donop _h return$ to 8 po/ f ! pursuit ( ,griff91 only 9 "t to he> ( ! disa/] at ,tr5ton4 ,he imm$iately began a retreat 9 ! utmo/ panic & confusion1 call+ 9 8 gu>ds & p>ties z he hurri$ =w>d4 ,! troops 9 ! neighborhood ( ,burl+ton _h decamp$ precipitately ! prec$+ ev5+4 ,colonel ,re$ s5t back intellig5ce ( ?is to ,cadwalad]1 & /ill pu%$ on ) 8 companions4 ,arriv$ at ,bord5t[n n an enemy 0 to be se52 ! fugitives f ,tr5ton _h spread a panic on ! #bf?1 & ! ,hessians & _! refugee adh]5ts _h fl$ 9 confusion1 leav+ _! sick beh9d !m4 ,"o ( ,re$'s companions return$ to ,cadwalad]1 :o _h halt$ at ,burl+ton1 & advis$ him to proce$4 ,cadwalad] wrote 9 ! night to ,wa%+ton1 in=m+ him ( 8 :]eab\ts1 & t he %\ld m>* = ,bord5t[n 9 ! morn+4 ,if y %\ld ?9k prop] to cross ov]1 add$ he1 x may easily be effect$ at ! place :]e we pass$2 a pursuit w\ld keep up ! panic4 ,!y w5t (f ) great precipitation1 & press$ all ! wagons 9 _! rea*2 ,i am told _m ( !m are gone to ,s\? ,amboy4 ,wa%+ton ne$$ no prompt+ ( ! k9d4 ,b5t ^u foll[+ up 8 bl[1 he _h b>ely all[$ 8 troops a day or two to recov] f rec5t exposure & fatigue1 t !y might h /r5g? & _s to pursue ! retreat+ enemy1 beat up o!r ( _! qu>t]s1 & entirely rev]se affairs 9 ! ,j]seys4 ,9 ?is _s he _h writt5 to ,g5]als ,mc,dougall & ,maxwell at ,morri/[n1 to collect z l>ge a body ( militia z possible1 & h>ass ! enemy 9 flank & re>4 ,m5 ( influ5ce also 7 despat*$ by him into diff]5t p>ts ( ! ,j]seys1 to _s up ! militia to rev5ge ! oppression1 ! ravage1 & insults !y _h exp]i5c$ f ! enemy1 especially f ! ,hessians4 ,on ! #bi?1 8 troops began to cross ! riv]4 ,x w\ld be a sl[ & difficult op]ation1 ow+ to ! ice2 two p>ties ( light troops !re=e 7 deta*$ 9 advance1 :om ,colonel ,re$ 0 to s5d 9 pursuit ( ! enemy4 ,!y m>*$ into ,tr5ton ab\t two o'clock1 & 7 imm$iately put on ! traces ( ,donop1 to hang on 8 re> & h>ass him until o!r troops %\ld come up4 ,cadwalad] also deta*$ a p>ty ( riflem5 f ,bord5t[n ) l ord]s4 ,donop1 9 retreat+1 _h divid$ 8 =ce1 s5d+ "o "p by a cross road to ,pr9ceton1 & hurry+ on ) ! rema9d] to ,brunswick4 ,:ile ?is 0 go+ on1 ,wa%+ton 0 effect+ ! passage ( 8 ma9 =ce to ,tr5ton4 ,he himself _h cross$ on ! #bi? ( ,decemb]1 b x took two days m to get ! troops & artill]y ov] ! icy riv]1 & t ) great labor & difficulty4 ,at ?is critical mom5t1 ,wa%+ton receiv$ a lett] f a committee ( ,congress1 transmitt+ him resolves ( t body dat$ ! #bg? ( ,decemb]1 inve/+ him ) milit>y p[]s q dictatorial4 ,happy is x = ?is c\ntry1 write ! committee1 t ! g5]al ( _! =ces c safely be intru/$ ) ! mo/ unlimit$ p[]1 & nei!r p]sonal security1 lib]ty or prop]ty1 be 9 ! lea/ degree endang]$ !reby4 ,wa%+ton's ackn[l$gem5t ( ?is great m>k ( confid5ce 0 noble & *>act]i/ic4 ,i f9d ,congress h done me ! honor to intru/ me ) p[]s1 9 my milit>y capacity1 ( ! highe/ nature & almo/ unlimit$ ext5t4 ,in/ead ( ?9k+ myself fre$ f all civil obligations by ?is m>k ( _! confid5ce1 ,i %all con/antly be> 9 m9d t1 z ! sword 0 ! la/ resort = ! pres]vation ( our lib]ties1 s x ought to be ! fir/ ?+ laid aside :5 ^? lib]ties are firmly e/abli%$4 ,g5]al ,h[e 0 tak+ 8 ease 9 w9t] qu>t]s at ,new ,york1 wait+ = ! freez+ ( ! ,delaw>e to pursue 8 triumphant m>* to ,philadelphia1 :5 tid+s 7 br\ght him ( ! surprise & capture ( ! ,hessians at ,tr5ton4 ,he in/antly /opp$ ,"l ,cornwallis1 :o 0 on ! po9t ( emb>k+ = ,engl&1 & s5t him back 9 all ha/e to resume ! comm& 9 ! ,j]seys4 ,! ice 9 ! ,delaw>e imp$$ ! cross+ ( ! ,am]ican troops1 & gave ! ,briti% "t to draw 9 _! scatt]$ cantonm5ts & assemble _! :ole =ce at ,pr9ceton4 ,in=mation 0 obta9$ t ,"l ,cornwallis _h jo9$ ,g5]al ,grant ) a re9=cem5t ( *os5 troops4 ,!y _h n[ sev5 or eight ?\s& m51 & 7 press+ wagons = a m>* ^u ,tr5ton4 ,^w1 too1 0 br\ght t ,g5]al ,h[e 0 on ! m>* ) a ?\s& light troops1 ) :i* he _h l&$ at ,amboy4 ,! situation ( ,wa%+ton 0 gr[+ critical4 ,! enemy 7 beg9n+ to advance _! l>ge pickets t[>ds ,tr5ton4 ,ev]y?+ indicat$ an approa*+ attack4 ,! =ce ) him 0 small2 to retreat across ! riv] w\ld de/roy ! dawn ( hope awak5$ 9 ! bosoms ( ! ,j]sey militia by ! late exploit1 b to make a /& )\t re9=cem5ts 0 impossible4 ,9 ?is em]g5cy he call$ to 8 aid ,g5]al ,cadwalad] f ,crosswicks1 & ,g5]al ,miffl9 f ,bord5t[n1 ) _! collective =ces am\nt+ to ab\t ?ree ?\s& six hundr$ m54 ,!y promptly answ]$ to 8 call1 & m>*+ 9 ! night1 jo9$ him on ! #a/ ( ,janu>y4 ,wa%+ton *ose a position = 8 ma9 body on ! ea/ side ( ! ,assunp9k4 ,!re 0 a n>r[ /one bridge across x1 :]e ! wat] 0 v deep2 ! same bridge ov] :i* "p ( ,rahl's brigade _h escap$ 9 ! rec5t affair4 ,he plant$ 8 artill]y s z to comm& ! bridge & ! =ds4 ,8 advance gu>d 0 /ation$ ab\t ?ree miles (f 9 a wood1 hav+ 9 front a /ream call$ ,%abbakong ,creek4 ,e>ly on ! morn+ ( ! #b;d1 came c]ta9 ^w t ,cornwallis 0 approa*+ ) all 8 =ce4 ,/rong p>ties 7 s5t out "u ,g5]al ,gre5e1 :o skirmi%$ ) ! enemy & h>ass$ !m 9 _! advance4 ,by twelve o'clock !y rea*$ ,%abbakong1 & halt$ = a "t on its nor!rn bank4 ,!n cross+ x1 & mov+ =w>d ) rapidity1 !y drove ! advance gu>d out ( ! woods1 & pu%$ on until !y rea*$ a high gr\nd ne> ! t[n4 ,"h ,h&'s corps ( sev]al battalions 0 drawn up & held !m = a "t 9 *eck4 ,all ! p>ties 9 advance ultimately retreat$ to ! ma9 body1 on ! ea/ side ( ! ,assunp9k4 ,f all ^! *ecks & delays x 0 ne>ly sunset be=e ,cornwallis1 ) ! head ( 8 army1 ent]$ ,tr5ton4 ,8 re>-gu>d "u ,g5]al ,leslie re/$ at ,maid5 ,head1 ab\t six miles di/ant1 & ne>ly half way betwe5 ,tr5ton & ,pr9ceton4 ,=m+ 8 troops into columns1 he n[ made repeat$ attempts to cross ! ,assunp9k at ! bridge & ! =ds1 b 0 z (t5 repuls$ by ! artill]y4 ,= a "p ( ! "t ,wa%+ton1 m\nt$ on a :ite horse1 /ation$ himself at ! s\? end ( ! bridge1 issu+ 8 ord]s4 ,ea* "t ! enemy 0 repuls$ !re 0 a %\t along ! ,am]ican l9es4 ,at l5g? !y drew (f1 came to a halt1 & light$ _! camp fires4 ,! ,am]icans did ! same1 us+ ! neighbor+ f5ces = ! purpose4 ,a cannonade 0 kept up on bo? sides until d>k2 b ) little damage to ! ,am]icans4 ,:5 night clos$ 91 ! two camps lay 9 sight ( ea* o!r's fires1 rum9at+ ! bloody action ( ! foll[+ day4 ,x 0 ! mo/ gloomy & anxi\s night t _h yet clos$ 9 on ! ,am]ican army ?r\gh\t its s]ies ( p]ils & disa/]s2 = !re 0 no conceal+ ! imp5d+ dang]4 ,b :at mu/ h be5 ! feel+s ( ! comm&]-9-*ief z he anxi\sly patroll$ 8 camp & consid]$ 8 desp]ate position8 ,a small /ream1 =dable 9 sev]al places1 0 all t sep>at$ 8 raw1 inexp]i5c$ army f an enemy va/ly sup]ior 9 numb]s & discipl9e1 & /ung to action by ! mortification ( a late defeat4 ,9 ?is d>ke/ ( mom5ts a gleam ( hope fla%$ ^u 8 m9d3 a bold exp$i5t sugge/$ itself4 ,almo/ ! :ole ( ! enemy's =ce mu/ by ?is "t be drawn out ( ,pr9ceton & advanc+ by deta*m5ts t[>d ,tr5ton1 :ile _! baggage & pr9cipal /ores mu/ rema9 weakly gu>d$ at ,brunswick4 ,0 x n possible by a rapid night-m>* along ! ,quak] road1 a diff]5t road f t on :i* ,g5]al ,leslie ) ! re>-gu>d 0 re/+1 to get pa/ t =ce undiscov]$1 come by surprise ^u ^? left at ,pr9ceton1 capture or de/roy :at /ores 7 left !re1 & !n pu% on to ,brunswick8 ,?is w\ld save ! army f be+ cut (f2 w\ld avoid ! appe>ance ( a defeat2 & might draw ! enemy away f ,tr5ton1 :ile "s =tunate /roke might give additional reputation to ! ,am]ican arms4 ,su* 0 ! plan :i* ,wa%+ton revolv$ 9 8 m9d on ! gloomy banks ( ! ,assunp9k1 & :i* he laid be=e 8 (fic]s 9 a c\ncil ( w>1 held aft] nightfall1 at ! qu>t]s ( ,g5]al ,m]c]4 ,x met ) in/ant concurr5ce4 ,"o =midable difficulty pres5t$ itself4 ,! wea!r 0 unusually mild2 !re 0 a ?aw1 by :i* ! roads might be r5d]$ deep & miry1 & almo/ impassable4 ,=tunately1 ! w9d ve]$ to ! nor? 9 ! c\rse ( ! ev5+2 ! wea!r became int5sely cold1 & 9 two h\rs ! roads 7 once m h>d & fro/-b\nd4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! baggage ( ! army 0 sil5tly remov$ to ,burl+ton1 & e o!r prep>ation 0 made = a rapid m>*4 ,to deceive ! enemy1 m5 7 employ$ to dig tr5*es ne> ! bridge )9 he>+ ( ! ,briti% s5tries1 ) ord]s to cont9ue noisily at "w until daybreak2 o!rs 7 to g ! r\nds1 relieve gu>ds at ! bridge & =ds1 keep up ! camp fires1 & ma9ta9 all ! appe>ance ( a regul> encampm5t4 ,at daybreak !y 7 to ha/5 aft] ! army4 ,9 ! dead ( ! night ! army drew quietly out ( ! encampm5t & began its m>*4 ,g5]al ,m]c] 0 9 ! advance ) ! remnant ( 8 fly+ camp1 n[ b ab\t ?ree hundr$ & fifty m54 ,! ,quak] road 0 a complete r\ndab\t1 jo9+ ! ma9 road ab\t two miles f ,pr9ceton1 :]e ,wa%+ton expect$ to arrive be=e daybreak4 ,! road1 h[ev]1 0 new & rugg$2 cut ?r\gh woods1 :]e ! /umps ( trees broke ! :eels ( "s ( ! baggage tra9s & ret>d$ ! m>* ( ! troops2 s t x 0 ne> sunrise ( a bright1 fro/y morn+ :5 ,wa%+ton rea*$ ! bridge ov] ,/ony ,brook1 ab\t ?ree miles f ,pr9ceton4 ,aft] cross+ ! bridge he l$ 8 troops along ! bank ( ! brook to ! edge ( a wood1 :]e a by-road l$ (f on ! "r ?r\gh l[ gr\nds1 & 0 said by ! guides to be a %ort cut to ,pr9ceton & less expos$ to view4 ,by ?is road ,wa%+ton defil$ ) ! ma9 body1 ord]+ ,m]c] to cont9ue along ! brook ) 8 brigade until he %\ld arrive at ! ma9 road1 :]e he 0 to secure1 & if possible de/roy a bridge ov] :i* x passes1 s z to int]cept any fugitives f ,pr9ceton1 & *eck any retrograde movem5ts ( ! ,briti% troops :i* might h advanc$ t[>ds ,tr5ton4 ,hi!rto ! movem5ts ( ! ,am]icans _h be5 undiscov]$ by ! enemy4 ,?ree regim5ts ( ! latt]1 ! #ag?1 #dj?1 & #ee?1 ) ?ree troops ( dragoons1 _h be5 qu>t]$ all night 9 ,pr9ceton1 "u m>*+ ord]s to jo9 ,"l ,cornwallis 9 ! morn+4 ,! #ag? regim5t1 "u ,colonel ,ma:ood1 0 already on ! m>*2 ! #ee? regim5t 0 prep>+ to foll[4 ,ma:ood _h cross$ ! bridge by :i* ! old or ma9 road to ,tr5ton passes ov] ,/ony ,brook1 & 0 proce$+ ?r\gh a wood beyond :51 z he atta9$ ! summit ( a hill ab\t sunrise1 ! glitt]+ ( arms betray$ to him ! movem5t ( ,m]c]'s troops to ! left1 :o 7 fil+ along ! ,quak] road to secure ! bridge1 z !y _h be5 ord]$4 ,! woods prev5t$ him f see+ _! numb]4 ,he suppos$ !m to be "s brok5 portion ( ! ,am]ican army fly+ be=e ,"l ,cornwallis4 ,) ?is idea1 he fac$ ab\t & made a retrograde movem5t to int]cept !m or hold !m 9 *eck2 :ile mess5g]s spurr$ (f at all spe$ to ha/5 =w>d ! regim5ts /ill l+]+ at ,pr9ceton1 s z completely to surr\nd !m4 ,! woods conceal$ him until he _h recross$ ! bridge ( ,/ony ,brook1 :5 he came 9 full sight ( ! van ( ,m]c]'s brigade4 ,bo? p>ties pu%$ to get possession ( a ris+ gr\nd on ! "r ne> ! h\se ( a ,mr4 ,cl>k4 ,! ,am]icans be+ ne>e/1 rea*$ x fir/1 & =m$ beh9d a h$ge f5ce :i* ext5d$ along a slope 9 front ( ! h\se2 :5ce1 be+ *iefly arm$ ) rifles1 !y op5$ a de/ructive fire4 ,x 0 return$ ) great _s by ! enemy4 ,at ! fir/ dis*>ge ,m]c] 0 dism\nt$4 ,"o ( 8 colonels1 also1 0 mortally w\nd$ & c>ri$ to ! re>4 ,avail+ !mselves ( ! confusion ?us occasion$1 ! ,briti% *>g$ ) ! bayonet2 ! ,am]ican riflem5 hav+ no weapon ( ! k9d 7 ?r[n into disord] & retreat$4 ,m]c]1 :o 0 on foot1 endeavor$ to rally !m1 :5 a bl[ f ! butt end ( a musket fell$ him to ! gr\nd4 ,he rose & def5d$ himself ) 8 sword1 b 0 surr\nd$1 bayonet$ repeat$ly1 & left = dead4 ,ma:ood pursu$ ! brok5 & retreat+ troops to ! br[ ( ! ris+ gr\nd1 on :i* ,cl>k's h\se 0 situat$1 :5 he beheld a l>ge =ce em]g+ f a wood & advanc+ to ! rescue4 ,x 0 a body ( ,p5nsylvania militia1 :i* ,wa%+ton1 on he>+ ! fir+1 _h deta*$ to ! support ( ,m]c]4 ,ma:ood in/antly ceas$ pursuit1 drew up 8 artill]y1 & by a heavy dis*>ge br\ght ! militia to a /&4 ,at ?is mom5t ,wa%+ton himself arriv$ at ! sc5e ( action1 hav+ gallop$ f ! by-road 9 advance ( 8 troops4 ,f a ris+ gr\nd he beheld ,m]c]'s troops retreat+ 9 confusion1 & ! deta*m5t ( militia *eck$ by ,ma:ood's artill]y4 ,ev]y?+ 0 at p]il4 ,putt+ spurs to 8 horse he da%$ pa/ ! hesitat+ militia1 wav+ 8 hat & *e]+ !m on4 ,8 comm&+ figure & :ite horse made him a conspicu\s object = ! enemy's m>ksm52 b he he$$ x n4 ,gallop+ =w>d "u ! fire ( ,ma:ood's batt]y1 he call$ ^u ,m]c]'s brok5 brigade4 ,! ,p5nsylvanians ralli$ at ! s\nd ( 8 voice1 & caught fire f 8 example4 ,at ! same "t ! #g? ,virg9ia regim5t em]g$ f ! wood1 & mov$ =w>d ) l\d *e]s1 :ile a fire ( grape%ot 0 op5$ by ,capta9 ,m\ld] ( ! ,am]ican artill]y f ! br[ ( a ridge to ! s\?4 ,colonel ,ma:ood1 :o a mom5t be=e _h ?\ght 8 triumph secure1 f\nd himself assail$ on e side & sep>at$ f ! o!r ,briti% regim5ts4 ,he f\ght1 h[ev]1 ) great brav]y1 & = a %ort "t ! action 0 desp]ate4 ,wa%+ton 0 9 ! mid/ ( x2 equally endang]$ by ! r&om fire ( 8 own m5 & ! artill]y & musketry ( ! enemy4 ,ma:ood by ?is "t _h =c$ 8 way at ! po9t ( ! bayonet ?r\gh ga!r+ foes1 ?\gh ) heavy loss1 back to ! ma9 road1 & 0 9 full retreat t[>ds ,tr5ton to jo9 ,cornwallis4 ,wa%+ton deta*$ ,major ,kelly ) a p>ty ( ,p5nsylvania troops to de/roy ! bridge at ,/ony ,brook1 ov] :i* ,ma:ood _h retreat$1 s z to imp$e ! advance ( ,g5]al ,leslie f ,maid5 ,head4 ,9 ! meantime ! #ee? regim5t1 :i* _h be5 on ! left & ne>] ,pr9ceton1 _h be5 enc\nt]$ by ! ,am]ican advance-gu>d "u ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair1 & aft] "s %>p fight+ 9 a rav9e _h giv5 way & 0 retreat+ across fields & along a by-road to ,brunswick4 ,! rema9+ regim5t1 ! #dj?1 _h n be5 able to come up 9 "t = ! action2 a "p ( x fl$ t[>d ,brunswick2 ! residue took refuge 9 ! college at ,pr9ceton1 rec5tly occupi$ by !m z b>racks4 ,artill]y 0 n[ br\ght to be> on ! college1 & a few %ot compell$ ^? )9 to surr5d]4 ,9 ?is brief b brilliant action ab\t "o hundr$ ( ! ,briti% 7 left dead on ! field1 & ne>ly ?ree hundr$ tak5 prison]s1 f\rte5 ( :om 7 (fic]s4 ,! loss ( ! ,am]icans 0 ab\t tw5ty-five or ?irty m5 & sev]al (fic]s4 ,among ! latt] 0 ,colonel ,haslet1 :o _h di/+ui%$ himself ?r\gh\t ! campaign by be+ among ! =emo/ 9 s]vices ( dang]4 ,a great] loss 0 t ( ,g5]al ,m]c]4 ,he 0 said to be ei!r dead or dy+ 9 ! h\se ( ,mr4 ,cl>k1 :i!r he _h be5 convey$ by 8 aide-de-camp1 ,major ,arm/rong4 ,wa%+ton w\ld h ridd5 back f ,pr9ceton to visit him & h him convey$ to a place ( great] security1 b 0 assur$ t1 if alive1 he 0 too desp]ately w\nd$ to be> removal4 ,"u ^! circum/ances ,wa%+ton felt compell$ to leave 8 old companion 9 arms to 8 fate4 ,inde$1 he 0 call$ away by ! exig5cies ( 8 comm&1 hav+ to pursue ! r\t$ regim5ts :i* 7 mak+ a headlong retreat to ,brunswick4 ,9 ?is pursuit he took ! lead at ! head ( a deta*m5t ( cavalry4 ,at ,k+/on1 h[ev]1 ?ree miles to ! nor!a/ ( ,pr9ceton1 he pull$ up1 re/ra9$ 8 ardor1 & held a c\ncil ( w> on horseback4 ,%\ld he keep on to ,brunswick or n8 ,! capture ( ! ,briti% /ores & baggage w\ld make 8 triumph complete2 b1 on ! o!r h&1 8 troops 7 excessively fatigu$ by _! rapid m>* all night & h>d fight 9 ! morn+4 ,all ( !m _h be5 "o night )\t sleep1 & "s ( !m two1 & _m 7 half-/>v$4 ,!y 7 )\t blankets1 ?9ly clad1 "s ( !m b>efoot$1 & ?is 9 freez+ wea!r4 ,cornwallis w\ld be ^u !m be=e !y c\ld rea* ,brunswick4 ,8 re>-gu>d1 "u ,g5]al ,leslie1 _h be5 qu>t]$ b six miles f ,pr9ceton1 & ! retreat+ troops mu/ h r\s$ !m4 ,"u ^! consid]ations1 x 0 det]m9$ to discont9ue ! pursuit & pu% = ,morri/[n4 ,!re !y w\ld be 9 a m\nta9\s c\ntry1 heavily wood$1 9 an abundant neighborhood1 & on ! flank ( ! enemy1 ) v>i\s defiles by :i* !y might *ange _! position accord+ to 8 movem5ts4 ,fil+ (f to ! left1 !re=e1 f ,k+/on1 & break+ d[n ! bridges beh9d him1 ,wa%+ton took ! n>r[ road by ,rocky ,hill to ,pluckam94 ,8 lord%ip _h retir$ to re/ at ,tr5ton ) ! sportsman's vaunt t he w\ld bag ! fox 9 ! morn+4 ,no?+ c\ld surpass 8 surprise & *agr9 :5 at daybreak ! expir+ wat*fires & des]t$ camp ( ! ,am]icans told him t ! prize _h once m evad$ 8 grasp2 t ! g5]al ^: milit>y skill he _h decri$ _h outg5]all$ him4 ,= a "t he c\ld n le>n :i!r ! army1 :i* _h /ol5 away s sil5tly1 _h direct$ its /eal?y m>*4 ,by sunrise1 h[ev]1 !re 0 ! boom+ ( cannon1 l ! rumbl+ ( di/ant ?und]1 9 ! direction ( ,pr9ceton4 ,! idea fla%$ ^u him t ,wa%+ton _h n m]ely escap$ b 0 ab\t to make a da% at ! ,briti% magaz9es at ,brunswick4 ,al>m$ = ! safety ( 8 milit>y /ores1 8 lord%ip =?) broke up 8 camp & made a rapid m>* t[>ds ,pr9ceton4 ,z he arriv$ 9 sight ( ! bridge ov] ,/ony ,brook1 he beheld ,major ,kelly & 8 p>ty busy 9 its de/ruction4 ,a di/ant dis*>ge ( r\nd %ot f 8 field-pieces drove !m away1 b ! bridge 0 already brok54 ,x w\ld take "t to repair x = ! passage ( ! artill]y1 s ,cornwallis 9 8 impati5ce urg$ 8 troops brea/-high ?r\gh ! turbul5t & icy /ream1 & aga9 pu%$ =w>d4 ,)\t fur!r delay he hurri$ =w>d1 eag] to save 8 magaz9es4 ,cross+ ! bridge at ,k+/on1 he kept on along ! ,brunswick road1 suppos+ ,wa%+ton /ill be=e him4 ,! latt] _h got f> 9 ! advance dur+ ! delays caus$ by ! brok5 bridge at ,/ony ,brook1 & ! alt]ation ( 8 c\rse at ,k+/on _h c>ri$ him completely out ( ! way ( ,cornwallis4 ,8 lord%ip rea*$ ,brunswick t[>ds ev5+1 & endeavor$ to console himself by ! safety ( ! milit>y /ores = be+ s completely foil$ & out-manoeuvr$4 ,wa%+ton 9 ! meantime 0 all on ! al]t2 ! lion "p ( 8 nature 0 ar\s$2 & :ile 8 we>y troops 7 re/+ at ,pluckam91 he 0 despat*+ missives & call+ out aid to enable him to foll[ up 8 successes4 ,9 a lett] to ,putnam1 he says3 ,! enemy appe> to be panic-/ruck4 ,i am 9 hopes ( driv+ !m out ( ! ,j]seys4 ,m>* ! troops "u y\r comm& to ,crosswicks1 & keep a /rict wat* ^u ! enemy 9 ?is qu>t]4 ,to ,g5]al ,hea?1 also1 :o 0 /ation$ 9 ! ,highl&s ( ! ,hudson1 he wrote at ! same h>ri$ mom5t3 ,! enemy are 9 great con/]nation2 & z ! panic af=ds u a favorable opportunity to drive !m out ( ! ,j]seys1 x has be5 det]m9$ 9 c\ncil t y %\ld move d[n t[>ds ,new ,york ) a consid]able =ce1 z if y _h a design ^u ! city4 ,t be+ an object ( great importance1 ! enemy w be r$uc$ to ! necessity ( )draw+ a consid]able "p ( _! =ce f ! ,j]seys1 if n ! :ole1 to secure ! city4 ,^! lett]s despat*$1 he cont9u$ =w>d to ,morri/[n1 :]e at l5g? he came to a halt f 8 incessant & h>ass+ m>*+s4 ,!re he le>nt t ,g5]al ,m]c] 0 /ill alive4 ,he imm$iately s5t 8 nephew1 ,major ,george ,lewis1 "u ! protection ( a flag to att5d ^u him4 ,lewis f\nd him langui%+ 9 great pa92 he _h be5 treat$ ) respect by ! enemy & great t5d]ness by ! b5evol5t family :o _h %elt]$ him4 ,he expir$ on ! #ab? ( ,janu>y1 9 ! fifty-six? ye> ( 8 age4 ,f ,morri/[n1 ,wa%+ton aga9 wrote to ,g5]al ,hea?1 repeat+ 8 =m] ord]s4 ,to ,major-g5]al ,l9coln1 also1 :o 0 j arriv$ at ,peekskill1 & _h comm& ( ! ,massa*usetts militia1 he writes on ! #g?3 ,g5]al ,hea? w communicate m9e ( ?is date to y1 by :i* y w f9d t ! great] "p ( y\r troops are to move d[n t[>ds ,new ,york to draw ! att5tion ( ! enemy to t qu>t]4 ,colonel ,re$ 0 ord]$ to s5d out rang]s & bodies ( militia to sc\r ! c\ntry1 waylay =ag+ p>ties1 cut (f supplies & keep ! cantonm5ts ( ! enemy 9 a /ate ( siege4 ,! exp$ition "u ,g5]al ,hea? t[>ds ,new ,york1 f :i* mu* _h be5 anticipat$ by ,wa%+ton1 prov$ a failure4 ,x mov$ 9 ?ree divisions1 by diff]5t r\tes1 b all arriv+ ne>ly at ! same "t at ! enemy's outpo/s at ,k+'s ,bridge4 ,!re 0 "s skirmi%+1 b ! great feature ( ! exp$ition 0 a pomp\s & p]emptory summons ( ,=t ,indep5d5ce to surr5d]4 ,tw5ty m9utes only c be all[$1 said ,hea?1 = ! g>rison to give _! answ]1 &1 %\ld x be 9 ! negative1 !y mu/ abide ! consequ5ces4 ,! g>rison made no answ] b an occasional cannonade4 ,hea? fail$ to foll[ up 8 summons by correspond+ de$s4 ,he hov]$ & skirmi%$ = "s days ab\t ! outpo/s & ,spyt d5 ,duivel ,creek1 & !n retir$ be=e a ?reat5$ sn[-/orm & ! report ( an enemy's fleet f ,rhode ,isl&1 ) troops "u ,"l ,p]cy1 :o might l& 9 ,we/*e/] & take ! besieg+ =ce 9 re>4 ,b ?\gh disappo9t$ 9 ?is "p ( 8 plan1 ,wa%+ton1 hav+ receiv$ re9=cem5ts ( militia1 cont9u$ ) 8 scanty army to c>ry on 8 sy/em ( annoyance4 ,! situation ( ,cornwallis :o b a %ort "t be=e trav]s$ ! ,j]seys s triumphantly1 became daily m & m irksome4 ,spies 7 9 8 camp to give notice ( e movem5t1 & foes )\t to take advantage ( x2 s t n a =ag+ p>ty c\ld sally =? )\t be+ waylaid4 ,by degrees he drew 9 8 troops :i* 7 po/$ ab\t ! c\ntry1 & collect$ !m at ,new ,brunswick & ,amboy1 s z to h a communication by wat] ) ,new ,york1 :5ce he 0 n[ compell$ to draw ne>ly all 8 supplies4 ,9 fact ! rec5t op]ations 9 ! ,j]seys _h sudd5ly *ang$ ! :ole aspect ( ! w>1 & giv5 a triumphant close to :at _h be5 a disa/r\s campaign4 ,! troops1 :i* = mon?s _h be5 driv5 f po/ to po/1 app>5tly an undiscipl9$ rabble1 _h all at once turn$ ^u _! pursu]s & a/\nd$ !m by brilliant /ratagems & d>+ exploits4 ,! comm&]1 ^: cauti\s policy _h be5 sne]$ at by enemies & reg>d$ ) impati5ce by misjudg+ fri5ds1 _h all at once %[n t he possess$ ent]prise z well z circumspection1 en]gy z well z endurance1 & t b5ea? 8 w>y coldness lurk$ a fire to break =? at ! prop] mom5t4 ,?is ye>'s campaign1 ! mo/ critical "o ( ! w>1 & especially ! "p ( x :i* occurr$ 9 ! ,j]seys1 0 ! ordeal t made 8 great qualities fully appreciat$ by 8 c\ntrym51 & ga9$ = him f ! /atesm5 & g5]als ( ,europe ! appellation ( ! ,,am]ican ,,fabius4 ,,*apt] ,,xxxix4 ,,! ,,army ,,at ,,morri/[n4--,,attack ,,on ,,peekskill4 ,! ,h[es le>n$ to _! mortification t ! m]e runn+ ?r\gh a prov9ce is n subdu+ x4 ,! ,briti% comm&]s _h be5 outg5]all$1 attack$ & defeat$4 ,!y _h ne>ly be5 driv5 out ( ! ,j]seys1 & 7 n[ hemm$ 9 & held 9 *eck by ,wa%+ton & 8 h&ful ( m5 ca/l$ among ! heights ( ,morri/[n4 ,s f> f hold+ possession ( ! t]ritory !y _h s rec5tly ov]run1 !y 7 fa9 to ask safe conduct across x = a convoy to _! soldi]s captur$ 9 battle4 ,x mu/ h be5 a sev]e trial to ! pride ( ,cornwallis :5 he _h to inquire by lett] ( ,wa%+ton :e!r money & /ores c\ld be s5t to ! ,hessians captur$ at ,tr5ton & a surgeon & m$ic9es to ! w\nd$ at ,pr9ceton2 & ,wa%+ton's reply mu/ h convey$ a repro( /ill m mortify+4 ,no mole/ation1 he assur$ 8 lord%ip1 w\ld be (f]$ to ! convoy by any "p ( ! regul> army "u 8 comm&2 b he c\ld n answ] = ! militia1 :o 7 resort+ to arms 9 mo/ p>ts ( ! ,/ate1 & 7 excessively exasp]at$ at ! treatm5t !y _h met ) f bo? ,hessian & ,briti% troops4 ,9 fact1 ! conduct ( ! enemy _h r\s$ ! :ole c\ntry aga9/ !m4 ,! proclamations & pr9t$ protections ( ! ,briti% comm&]s1 on ! fai? ( :i* ! inhabitants 9 g5]al _h /ay$ at home & =bore to take up arms1 _h prov$ ( no avail4 ,! ,hessians c\ld n or w\ld n und]/& !m1 b plund]$ fri5d & foe alike4 ,! ,briti% soldi]y (t5 foll[$ _! example1 & ! plund]+s ( bo? 7 at times att5d$ by ^? brutal outrages on ! weak] sex :i* inflame ! dulle/ spirits to rev5ge4 ,! :ole ,/ate 0 ?us r\s$ aga9/ its invad]s4 ,9 ,wa%+ton's retreat ( m ?an a hundr$ miles ?r\gh ! ,j]seys1 he _h nev] be5 jo9$ by m ?an "o hundr$ ( its inhabitants2 n[ suff]]s ( bo? p>ties rose z "o man to av5ge _! p]sonal injuries4 ,! late quiet yeomanry arm$ !mselves & sc\r$ ! c\ntry 9 small p>ties to seize on /raggl]s1 & ! militia began to signalize !mselves 9 volunt>y skirmi%es ) regul> troops4 ,morri/[n1 :]e ! ma9 army 0 encamp$1 _h n be5 *os5 by ,wa%+ton z a p]man5t po/1 b m]ely z a halt+-place :]e 8 troops might repose aft] _! excessive fatigues & _! suff]+s f ! inclem5t season4 ,fur!r consid]ations p]suad$ him t x 0 well situat$ = ! sy/em ( petty w>f>e :i* he m$itat$1 & induc$ him to rema9 !re4 ,x 0 protect$ by =e/s & rugg$ heights4 ,x 0 ne>ly equidi/ant f ,amboy1 ,new>k1 & ,brunswick1 ! pr9cipal po/s ( ! enemy2 s t any movem5t made f !m c\ld be met by a c\nt] movem5t on 8 "p1 :ile ! =ays & skirmi%es by :i* he might h>ass !m w\ld s*ool & season 8 own troops4 ,he _h ?ree fai?ful g5]als ) him3 ,gre5e1 ,sullivan1 & ,knox4 ,wa%+ton's milit>y family at ?is "t 0 compos$ ( 8 aides-de-camp1 ,colonels ,meade & ,t5* ,tilghman ( ,philadelphia2 & 8 secret>y1 ,colonel ,rob]t ,h4 ,h>rison ( ,m>yl&4 ,8 head-qu>t]s at fir/ 7 9 :at 0 call$ ! ,freemason's ,tav]n1 on ! nor? side ( ! village gre54 ,8 troops 7 encamp$ ab\t ! vic9ity ( ! village1 at fir/ 9 t5ts1 until !y c\ld build log huts = %elt] aga9/ ! w9t]'s cold4 ,! ma9 encampm5t 0 ne> ,bottle ,hill1 9 a %elt]$ valley :i* 0 ?ickly wood$ & _h abundant spr+s4 ,! enemy be+ n[ conc5trat$ at ,new ,brunswick & ,amboy1 ,g5]al ,putnam 0 ord]$ by ,wa%+ton to move f ,crosswicks to ,pr9ceton1 ) ! troops "u 8 comm&4 ,he 0 in/ruct$ to draw 8 =age z mu* z possible f ! neighborhood ( ,brunswick1 ab\t eighte5 miles (f1 !reby contribut+ to di/ress ! enemy2 to h good sc\t+ p>ties cont9ually on ! look-out2 to keep no?+ ) him b :at c\ld be mov$ (f at a mom5t's w>n+1 &1 if compell$ to leave ,pr9ceton1 to retreat t[>ds ! m\nta9s s z to =m a junction ) ! =ces at ,morri/[n4 ,putnam _h ) him b a few hundr$ m54 ,y w give out y\r /r5g? to be twice z great z x is1 writes ,wa%+ton2 a common exp$i5t ) him 9 ^? times ( scanty means4 ,cantonm5ts 7 gradually =m$ betwe5 ,pr9ceton & ! ,highl&s ( ! ,hudson1 :i* made ! left flank ( ,wa%+ton's position1 & :]e ,g5]al ,hea? _h comm&4 ,g5]al ,philemon ,dick9son1 :o comm&$ ! ,new ,j]sey militia1 0 /ation$ on ! we/ side ( ,mill/one ,riv]1 ne> ,som]set c\rt-h\se1 "o ( ! ne>e/ po/s to ! enemy's camp at ,brunswick4 ,a ,briti% =ag+ p>ty ( five or six hundr$ /rong1 s5t out by ,cornwallis1 ) =ty wagons & upw>d ( a hundr$ draught horses1 mo/ly ( ! ,engli% bre$1 hav+ collect$ %eep & cattle ab\t ! c\ntry1 7 sack+ a mill on ! opposite side ( ! riv] :]e a l>ge quantity ( fl\r 0 deposit$4 ,:ile ?us employ$1 ,dick9son set ^u !m ) a =ce equal 9 numb] b compos$ ( raw militia & fifty ,philadelphia riflem54 ,he da%$ ?r\gh ! riv]1 wai/ deep1 ) 8 m51 & *>g$ ! enemy s sudd5ly & vigor\sly t1 ?\gh support$ by ?ree field-pieces1 !y gave way1 left _! convoy1 & retreat$ s precipitately t he made only n9e prison]s4 ,a numb] ( kill$ & w\nd$ 7 c>ri$ (f by ! fugitives on light wagons4 ,illu/ration3 ,,col4 ,,morris' ,,h\se4 ,vol4 ,,ii4 ,to c\nt]act ! proclamation ( ! ,briti% commission]s1 promis+ amne/y to all 9 rebellion :o %\ld1 9 a giv5 "t1 return to _! allegiance1 ,wa%+ton n[ issu$ a c\nt] proclamation 7,jan4 #be?71 comm&+ e p]son :o _h subscrib$ a decl>ation ( fidelity to ,great ,brita91 or tak5 an oa? ( allegiance1 to repair )9 ?irty days to head-qu>t]s1 or ! qu>t]s ( ! ne>e/ g5]al (fic] ( ! ,cont95tal army or ( ! militia1 & !re take ! oa? ( allegiance to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( ,am]ica1 & give up any protection1 c]tificate or passport he might h receiv$ f ! enemy2 at ! same "t grant+ full lib]ty to all su* z pref]r$ ! int]e/ & protection ( ,great ,brita9 to ! fre$om & happ9ess ( _! c\ntry1 =?) to )draw !mselves & families )9 ! enemy's l9es4 ,all :o %\ld neglect or refuse to comply ) ?is ord] 7 to be consid]$ adh]5ts to ! cr[n & treat$ z common enemies4 ,a c>tel = ! ex*ange ( prison]s _h be5 a subject ( negotiation previ\s to ! affair ( ,tr5ton1 )\t be+ adju/$4 ,! ,briti% comm&]s 7 sl[ to recognize ! claims to equality ( ^? !y consid]$ rebels2 ,wa%+ton 0 t5aci\s 9 hold+ !m up z patriots ennobl$ by _! cause4 ,among ! cases :i* came up = att5tion 0 t ( ,e?an ,all51 ! brave b ecc5tric captor ( ,ticond]oga4 ,8 d>+ attempts 9 ! pa? ( r5[n _h co/ him a _w ( h>d%ips2--?r[n into irons z a felon2 ?reat5$ ) a halt]2 c>ri$ to ,engl& to be tri$ = treason2 conf9$ 9 ,p5d5nis ,ca/le2 retransport$ to ,halifax1 & n[ a prison] 9 ,new ,york4 ,wa%+ton _h be5 in/ruct$1 consid]+ 8 long imprisonm5t1 to urge 8 ex*ange4 ,?is _h sc>ce be5 urg$1 :5 tid+s ( ! capture ( ,g5]al ,lee pres5t$ a case ( /ill great] importance to be provid$ =4 ,lee 0 report$ to be 9 rigor\s conf9em5t 9 ,new ,york1 & treat$ ) h>%ness & indignity4 ,! ,briti% pr(ess$ to consid] him a des]t]1 he hav+ be5 a lieut5ant-colonel 9 _! s]vice1 al?\gh he alleg$ t he _h resign$ 8 commission be=e jo9+ ! ,am]ican army4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,janu>y1 ,wa%+ton address$ ! foll[+ lett] to ,sir ,william ,h[e3 ,i am direct$ by ,congress to propose an ex*ange ( five ( ! ,hessian field-(fic]s tak5 at ,tr5ton = ,major-g5]al ,lee2 or1 if ?is proposal %\ld n be accept$1 to dem& 8 lib]ty ^u p>ole1 )9 c]ta9 b\nds1 z has ev] be5 grant$ to y\r (fic]s 9 our cu/ody4 ,i am in=m$1 ^u good au?ority1 t y\r reason = keep+ him hi!rto 9 /rict] conf9em5t ?an usual is t y d n look ^u him 9 ! light ( a common prison] ( w> b z a des]t] f ! ,briti% s]vice1 z 8 resignation has nev] be5 accept$1 & t y int5d to try him z su* by a c\rt-m>tial4 ,i w n und]take to det]m9e h[ f> ?is doctr9e may be ju/ifiable among y\rselves1 b ,i mu/ give y w>n+ t ,major-g5]al ,lee is look$ ^u z an (fic] belong+ to1 & "u ! protection ( ! ,unit$ ,indep5d5t ,/ates ( ,am]ica1 & t any viol5ce y may commit ^u 8 life & lib]ty w be sev]ely retaliat$ ^u ! lives or lib]ties ( ! ,briti% (fic]s1 or ^? ( _! =eign allies 9 our h&s4 ,9 ?is lett] he likewise adv]t$ to ! treatm5t ( ,am]ican prison]s 9 ,new ,york2 sev]al :o _h rec5tly be5 releas$ hav+ giv5 ! mo/ %ock+ acc\nt ( ! b>b>ities !y _h exp]i5c$4 ,sir ,william1 9 reply1 propos$ to s5d an (fic] ( rank to ,wa%+ton to conf] ^u a mode ( ex*ange & subsi/5ce ( prison]s4 ,?is proposal l$ to ! appo9tm5t ( two (fic]s = ! purpose1 ,colonel ,walcott by ,g5]al ,h[e1 & ,colonel ,h>rison1 ! old secret>y1 by ,wa%+ton4 ,lee's actual treatm5t 0 n s h>% z _h be5 repres5t$4 ,he 0 9 close conf9em5t x is true1 b ?ree rooms _h be5 fitt$ up = 8 reception 9 ! ,old ,city ,hall ( ,new ,york1 hav+ no?+ ( ! look ( a prison except+ t !y 7 secur$ by bolts & b>s4 ,congress1 9 ! meantime1 _h resort$ to _! ?reat5$ measure ( retaliation4 ,on ! #bj? ( ,febru>y !y _h resolv$ t ! ,bo>d ( ,w> be direct$ imm$iately to ord] ! five ,hessian field-(fic]s & ,lieut5ant-colonel ,campbell into safe & close cu/ody1 x be+ ! unalt]able resolution ( ,congress to retaliate on !m ! same puni%m5t z may be inflict$ on ! p]son ( ,g5]al ,lee4 ,9 a lett] to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 ,wa%+ton gives 8 mod]at+ c\nsels on ! :ole subject ( retaliation4 ,?\gh ,i s9c]ely commis]ate1 writes he1 ! mis=tunes ( ,g5]al ,lee1 & feel mu* = 8 pres5t unhappy situation1 yet ) all possible def]5ce to ! op9ion ( ,congress1 ,i fe> t ^! resolutions w n h ! desir$ effect1 are f\nd$ on impolicy1 & w1 if adh]$ to1 produce consequ5ces ( an ext5sive & melan*oly nature4444 ,! balance ( prison]s is greatly aga9/ u1 & a g5]al reg>d to ! happ9ess ( ! :ole %\ld m>k our conduct4 ,c we imag9e t our enemies w n mete ! same puni%m5ts1 ! same indignities1 ! same cruelties1 to ^? belong+ to u 9 _! possession t we impose on !irs 9 our p[]8 ,:y %\ld we suppose !m to possess m humanity ?an we h ourselves8 ,or :y %\ld an ineffectual attempt to relieve ! di/resses ( "o brave1 un=tunate man1 involve _m m 9 ! same calamities8 ,wa%+ton 0 n always successful 9 in/ill+ 8 wise mod]ation into public c\ncils4 ,congress adh]$ to _! v9dictive policy1 m]ely direct+ t no o!r h>d%ips %\ld be inflict$ on ! captive (fic]s ?an su* conf9em5t z 0 necess>y to c>ry _! resolve into effect4 ,!re 7 o!r circum/ances besides ! treatm5t ( ,g5]al ,lee to produce ?is indignant s5sibility on ! "p ( ,congress4 ,acc\nts 7 rife at ?is juncture ( ! cruelties & indignities almo/ inv>iably exp]i5c$ by ,am]ican prison]s at ,new ,york2 & an active correspond5ce on ! subject 0 go+ on betwe5 ,wa%+ton & ! ,briti% comm&]s1 at ! same "t ) t reg>d+ ,g5]al ,lee4 ,! captive ,am]icans :o _h be5 9 ! naval s]vice 7 said to be conf9$1 (fic]s & m51 9 prison-%ips :i*1 f _! loa?some condition & ! horrors & suff]+s ( all k9ds exp]i5c$ on bo>d ( !m1 _h acquir$ ! appellation ( float+ hells4 ,^? :o _h be5 9 ! l& s]vice 7 cr[d$ into jails & dungeons l ! vile/ malefactors2 & 7 repres5t$ z p9+ 9 cold1 9 fil?1 9 hung] & nak$ness4 ,9 ! correspond5ce betwe5 ,"l ,h[e & ,wa%+ton on ?is subject1 ! ,briti% comm&] d5i$ ! *>ges ( undue sev]ity 9 ! treatm5t ( prison]s1 & pron\nc$ ! tales curr5t on ! subject z idle & unnatural reports4 ,b ! evid5ce ( ! tru? ( t /atem5t is too complete to admit ( d\bt4 ,! ,j]sey ,prison-%ip is prov]bial 9 our revolution>y hi/ory2 & ! bones ( ! un=tunate patriots :o p]i%$ on bo>d1 =m a monum5t on ! ,long ,isl& %ore4 ,! horrors ( ! ,sug> ,h\se1 conv]t$ into a prison1 are traditional 9 ,new ,york2 & ! brutal tyranny ( ,cunn+ham1 ! provo/ m>%al1 ov] m5 ( wor? conf9$ 9 ! common jail = ! s9 ( patriotism1 has be5 h&$ d[n f g5]ation to g5]ation4 ,t ,"l ,h[e & ,sir ,william 7 ignorant ( ! ext5t ( ^! atrocities we really believe1 b x 0 _! duty to be well in=m$4 ,! difficulties aris+ out ( ! case ( ,g5]al ,lee int]rupt$ ! op]ations ) reg>d to ! ex*ange ( prison]s2 & gallant m51 on bo? sides1 suff]$ prolong$ det5tion 9 consequ5ce2 & among ! numb] ! brave1 b ill-/>r$ ,e?an ,all54 ,! e>ly "p ( ! ye> br\ght ! annual emb>rassm5ts caus$ by %ort enli/m5ts4 ,! brief t]ms ( s]vice = :i* ! ,cont95tal soldi]y _h enli/$1 a few mon?s p]haps1 at mo/ a ye>1 7 expir+1 & ! m51 glad to be releas$ f camp duty1 7 ha/5+ to _! ru/ic homes4 ,militia _h to be ! dep5d5ce until a new army c\ld be rais$ & organiz$1 & ,wa%+ton call$ on ! c\ncil ( safety ( ,p5nsylvania spe$ily to furni% tempor>y re9=cem5ts ( ! k9d4 ,all 8 (fic]s t c\ld be sp>$ 7 ord]$ away1 "s to recruit1 "s to collect ! scatt]$ m5 ( ! diff]5t regim5ts1 :o 7 disp]s$1 he said1 almo/ ov] ! cont95t4 ,g5]al ,knox 0 s5t (f to ,massa*usetts to exp$ite ! rais+ ( a battalion ( artill]y4 ,diff]5t ,/ates 7 urg$ to levy & equip _! quotas = ! ,cont95tal army4 ,:ile anxi\sly ex]t+ himself to /r5g!n 8 own prec>i\s army1 ! security ( ! nor!rn dep>tm5t 0 urg$ ^u 8 att5tion4 ,s*uyl] repres5t$ x z 9 ne$ ( re9=cem5ts & supplies ( all k9ds4 ,he appreh5d$ t ,c>leton might make an attack ^u ,ticond]oga z soon z he c\ld cross ,lake ,*ampla9 on ! ice4 ,t important =tress 0 "u ! comm& ( a brave (fic]1 ,colonel ,an?ony ,wayne1 b its g>rison _h dw9dl$ d[n to six or sev5 hundr$ m51 *iefly ,new ,engl& militia4 ,9 ! pres5t de/itute situation ( 8 dep>tm5t z to troops1 ,s*uyl] fe>$ t ,c>leton might n only succe$ 9 an attempt on ,ticond]oga1 b might pu% 8 way to ,albany4 ,al?\gh ,wa%+ton consid]$ a w9t] attack ( ! k9d specifi$ by ,s*uyl] too difficult & dang]\s to be v probable1 he urg$ re9=cem5ts f ,massa*usetts & ,new ,hamp%ire1 :5ce !y c\ld be furni%$ mo/ spe$ily4 ,massa*usetts1 9 fact1 _h already det]m9$ to s5d f\r regim5ts to ,s*uyl]'s aid z soon z possible4 ,not)/&+ all ,wa%+ton's ex]tions 9 behalf ( ! army "u 8 imm$iate comm&1 x cont9u$ to be deplorably 9 want ( re9=cem5ts1 & x 0 necess>y to ma9ta9 ! utmo/ vigilance at all 8 po/s to prev5t 8 camp f be+ surpris$4 ,! op]ations ( ! enemy might be delay$ by ! bad condition ( ! roads1 & ! want ( horses to move _! artill]y1 b he anticipat$ an attack z soon z ! roads 7 passable1 & appreh5d$ a disa/r\s result unless spe$ily re9=c$4 ,! designs ( ! enemy be+ m]e matt] ( conjecture1 measures v>i$ accord+ly4 ,z ! season advanc$1 ,wa%+ton 0 l$ to believe t ,philadelphia w\ld be _! fir/ object at ! op5+ ( ! campaign1 & t !y w\ld br+ r\nd all _! troops f ,canada by wat] to aid 9 ! ent]prise4 ,"u ?is p]suasion he wrote to ,g5]al ,hea?1 ord]+ him to s5d eight ,massa*usetts battalions to ,peekskill4 ,at ,peekskill1 he obs]v$1 !y w\ld be well plac$ to give support to any ( ! ,ea/]n or ,middle ,/ates2 or to oppose ! enemy1 %\ld !y design to p5etrate ! c\ntry up ! ,hudson2 or to cov] ,new ,engl&1 %\ld !y invade x4 ,on ! #ah? ( ,m>* he despat*$ ,g5]al ,gre5e to ,philadelphia1 to lay be=e ,congress su* matt]s z he c\ld n v5ture to communicate by lett]4 ,gre5e _h sc>ce dep>t$ :5 ! enemy began to give signs ( life4 ,! delay 9 ! arrival ( artill]y1 m ?an 8 natural indol5ce1 _h kept ,g5]al ,h[e f =mally tak+ ! field2 he n[ made prep>ations = ! next campaign by deta*+ troops to de/roy ! ,am]ican deposits ( milit>y /ores4 ,"o ( ! *ief ( ^! 0 at ,peekskill1 ! v place :i!r ,wa%+ton _h direct$ ,hea? to s5d troops f ,massa*usetts1 & :i* he ?\ght ( mak+ a c5tral po9t ( assemblage4 ,brigadi]-g5]al ,mc,dougall _h ! comm& ( x 9 ! abs5ce ( ,g5]al ,hea?1 b 8 =ce did n exce$ two hundr$ & fifty m54 ,z soon z ! ,hudson 0 cle> ( ice1 a squadron ( vessels ( w> & transports1 ) five hundr$ troops "u ,colonel ,bird asc5d$ ! riv]4 ,mc,dougall _h intellig5ce ( ! int5d$ attack1 & :ile ! %ips 7 mak+ _! way across ! ,tappan ,sea & ,hav]/raw ,bay1 ex]t$ himself to remove z mu* z possible ( ! provisions & /ores to ,=ts ,montgom]y & ,con/itution 9 ! ,highl&s4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #bc;d ! :ole squadron came to an*or 9 ,peekskill ,bay1 & five hundr$ m5 l&$ 9 ,l5t's ,cove1 on ! s\? side ( ! bay1 :5ce !y pu%$ =w>d ) f\r light field-pieces drawn by sailors4 ,on _! approa*1 ,mc,dougall set fire to ! b>racks & pr9cipal /oreh\ses1 & retreat$ ab\t two miles to a /rong po/1 comm&+ ! entrance to ! ,highl&s & ! road to ,cont95tal ,village1 ! place ( ! deposits4 ,x 0 ! po/ :i* _h be5 not$ by ,wa%+ton 9 ! prec$+ ye> :]e a small =ce c\ld make a /& & hurl d[n masses ( rock on _! assailants4 ,h5ce1 ,mc,dougall s5t an express to ,lieut5ant-colonel ,m>9us ,willet1 :o _h *>ge ( ,=t ,con/itution1 to ha/5 to 8 assi/ance4 ,! ,briti%1 f9d+ ! :>f 9 flames :]e !y _h int5d$ to emb>k _! spoils1 complet$ ! conflagration1 besides de/roy+ sev]al small craft lad5 ) provisions4 ,!y kept possession ( ! place until ! foll[+ day1 :5 a sc\t+ p>ty1 :i* _h advanc$ t[>ds ! entrance ( ! ,highl&s1 0 enc\nt]$ by ,colonel ,m>9us ,willet ) a deta*m5t f ,=t ,con/itution1 & driv5 back to ! ma9 body aft] a %>p skirmi% 9 :i* n9e ( ! m>aud]s 7 kill$4 ,f\r m 7 sla9 on ! banks ( ,canopas ,creek z !y 7 sett+ fire to "s boats4 ,! enemy 7 disappo9t$ 9 ! hope ( c>ry+ (f a great deal ( booty1 & f9d+ ! c\ntry ar\nd 0 gett+ "u arms !y cont5t$ !mselves ) ! mis*ief !y _h done & re-emb>k$ 9 ! ev5+ by moonlight1 :5 ! :ole squadron swept d[n ! ,hudson4 ,,*apt] ,,xl4 ,,! ,,nor!rn ,,army4--,,briti% ,,exp$ition ,,to ,,connecticut4 ,we h n[ to ent] ^u a tissue ( circum/ances connect$ ) ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t :i* w be f\nd mat]ially to influ5ce ! c\rse ( affairs 9 t qu>t] ?r\gh\t ! curr5t ye>1 & ultimately to be fruitful ( annoyance to ,wa%+ton himself4 ,to make ^! m cle> to ! read]1 x is necess>y to rev]t to ev5ts 9 ! prec$+ ye>4 ,! "q ( comm& betwe5 ,s*uyl] & ,gates1 :5 settl$ z we h %[n by ,congress1 _h caus$ no int]ruption to ! h>mony ( int]c\rse betwe5 ^! g5]als4 ,s*uyl] direct$ ! affairs ( ! dep>tm5t ) en]gy & activity f 8 head-qu>t]s at ,albany1 :]e !y _h be5 fix$ by ,congress1 :ile ,gates1 subord9ate to him1 comm&$ ! po/ ( ,ticond]oga4 ,! disappo9tm5t ( an indep5d5t comm&1 h[ev]1 /ill rankl$ 9 ! m9d ( ! latt]1 & 0 kept alive by ! (fici\s sugge/ions ( m$dl+ fri5ds4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! autumn1 8 hopes 9 ?is respect reviv$4 ,s*uyl] 0 aga9 disgu/$ ) ! s]vice4 ,9 ! dis*>ge ( 8 v>i\s & h>ass+ duties he _h be5 annoy$ by sectional jeal\sies & ill w4 ,8 motives & measures _h be5 malign$4 ,! failures 9 ,canada _h be5 attribut$ to him1 & he _h repeat$ly entreat$ ,congress to ord] an inquiry into ! _m *>ges made aga9/ him1 t he might n any long] be insult$4 ,on ! #ad? ( ,septemb] he actually (f]$ 8 resignation ( 8 commission z major-g5]al1 & ( e o!r (fice & appo9tm5t2 /ill claim+ a c\rt ( inquiry on 8 conduct1 & express+ 8 det]m9ation to fulfil ! duties ( a good citiz5 & promote ! weal ( 8 native c\ntry1 b 9 "s o!r capacity4 ,! hopes ( ,gates1 inspir$ by ?is pr(f]$ resignation1 7 doom$ to be ov]cl\d$4 ,s*uyl] 0 in=m$ by ,presid5t ,hancock t ,congress1 dur+ ! pres5t /ate ( affairs1 c\ld n cons5t to accept ( 8 resignation2 444 t !y w\ld at an e>ly day appo9t a committee to inquire fully into 8 conduct1 :i* !y tru/$ w\ld e/abli% 8 reputation 9 ! op9ion ( all good m54 ,s*uyl] receiv$ ! resolve ( ,congress ) grim acquiesc5ce1 b %[$ 9 8 reply t he 0 b half soo!d4 ,at ?is v critical juncture1 writes he1 ,octob] #af1 ,i %all cont9ue to act "s "t long]1 b ,congress mu/ prep>e to put ! c>e ( ?is dep>tm5t into o!r h&s4 ,he _h rema9$ at 8 po/1 !re=e1 dis*>g+ ! v>i\s duties ( 8 dep>tm5t ) 8 usual zeal & activity2 & ,gates1 at ! end ( ! campaign1 _h repair$1 z we h %[n1 to ! vic9ity ( ,congress to att5d ! fluctuation ( ev5ts4 ,circum/ances 9 ! c\rse ( ! w9t] _h put ! wor?y ,s*uyl] aga9 on po9ts ( punctilio ) ,congress4 ,among "s lett]s int]cept$ by ! enemy & retak5 by ! ,am]icans 0 "o f ,colonel ,joseph ,trumbull1 ! commiss>y-g5]al1 ins9uat+ t ,g5]al ,s*uyl] _h secret$ or suppress$ a commission s5t = 8 bro!r1 ,colonel ,john ,trumbull1 z deputy adjutant-g5]al4 ,! purport ( ! lett] 0 report$ to ,s*uyl]4 ,he spurn$ at ! ins9uation4 ,if x be true t he has ass]t$ su* a ?+1 writes he to ! presid5t1 ,i %all expect f ,congress t ju/ice :i* is due to me4444 ,until ,mr4 ,trumbull & ,i are ^u a foot+1 ,i _c d :at ! laws ( honor & a reg>d to my own reputation r5d] indisp5sably necess>y4 ,congress c put u on a p> by dismiss+ "o or ! o!r f ! s]vice4 ,congress fail$ to comply ) ! g5]al's reque/4 ,!y add$ also to 8 *agr9 by dismiss+ f ! s]vice an army physician 9 ^: appo9tm5t he _h p>ticul>ly int]e/$ himself4 ,s*uyl] 0 a pr\d-spirit$ man1 & at times some:at irascible4 ,9 a lett] to ,congress1 on ! #h? ( ,febru>y1 he obs]v$3 ,z ,dr4 ,/r+] _h my recomm5dation to ! (fice he has su/a9$1 p]haps x 0 a complim5t due to me t ,i %\ld h be5 advis$ ( ! reason ( 8 dismission4 ,& aga93 ,i 0 9 hopes "s notice w\ld h be5 tak5 ( ! odi\s suspicion conta9$ 9 ,mr4 ,commiss>y ,trumbull's int]cept$ lett]4 ,i really feel myself deeply *agr9$ on ! occasion4 ,i am incapable ( ! meanness he suspects me (1 & ,i confid5tly expect$ t ,congress w\ld h done me t ju/ice :i* x 0 9 _! p[] to give1 & :i* ,i humbly conceive !y ought to h done4 ,?is lett] gave great umbrage to ,congress1 b no imm$iate answ] 0 made to x4 ,ab\t ?is "t ! (fice ( adjutant-g5]al1 :i* _h rema9$ vacant ev] s9ce ! resignation ( ,colonel ,re$1 to ! great detrim5t ( ! s]vice1 especially n[ :5 a new army 0 to be =m$1 0 (f]$ to ,g5]al ,gates1 :o _h =m]ly fill$ x ) ability2 & ,presid5t ,hancock in=m$ him1 by lett]1 ( ! e>ne/ desire ( ,congress t he %\ld resume x1 reta9+ 8 pres5t rank & pay4 ,gates almo/ res5t$ ! proposal4 ,he _h a high] object 9 view4 ,a lett] f ,s*uyl] to ,congress _h in=m$ t body t he %\ld set out = ,philadelphia ab\t ! #ba/ ( ,m>*1 & %\ld imm$iately on 8 arrival require ! promis$ inquiry into 8 conduct4 ,gates1 ( c\rse1 0 acqua9t$ ) ?is circum/ance4 ,he knew ,s*uyl] _h giv5 (f5ce to ,congress2 he knew t he _h be5 (f5d$ on 8 own "p1 & _h repeat$ly talk$ ( resign+4 ,he _h active fri5ds 9 ,congress ready to pu% 8 int]e/s4 ,on ! #ae? ( ,m>* ! lett] ( ,g5]al ,s*uyl] ( ! #c;d ( ,febru>y1 :i* _h giv5 su* (f5ce1 0 br\ght be=e ! ,h\se1 & x 0 resolv$ t 8 sugge/ion conc]n+ ! dismission ( ,dr4 ,/r+] 0 highly d]ogatory to ! honor ( ,congress1 & t x 0 expect$ 8 lett]s 9 future w\ld be writt5 9 a /yle suitable to ! dignity ( ! repres5tative body ( ^! free & indep5d5t ,/ates & to 8 own "* z _! (fic]4 ,8 expressions1 too1 respect+ ! int]cept$ lett]1 t he _h expect$ ,congress w\ld h done him all ! ju/ice 9 _! p[]1 7 pron\nc$1 to say ! lea/1 ill-advis$ & highly indec5t4 ,:ile ,s*uyl] 0 ?us 9 p>tial eclipse1 ! ,h\se proce$$ to appo9t a g5]al (fic] = ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t1 ( :i* he _h /at$ x to be 9 ne$4 ,on ! #be? ( ,m>*1 ,gates receiv$ ! foll[+ note f ,presid5t ,hancock3 ,i h x 9 *>ge to direct t y repair to ,ticond]oga imm$iately & take comm& ( ! army /ation$ 9 t dep>tm5t4 ,gates obey$ ) alacrity4 ,aga9 ! vision ( an indep5d5t comm& float$ be=e 8 m9d1 & he 0 on 8 way to ,albany at ! "t t ,s*uyl]1 ignorant ( ?is new arrangem5t1 0 j\rney+ to ,philadelphia4 ,he arriv$ 9 ! second week 9 ,april1 & f\nd himself sup]s$$ 9 effect by ,g5]al ,gates 9 ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t4 ,he enclos$ to ! committee ( ,albany ! rec5t resolutions ( ,congress1 pass$ be=e 8 arrival4 ,by ^!1 writes he1 y w readily p]ceive t ,i %all n return a g5]al4 ,"u :at influ5ce x has be5 br\ght ab\t ,i am n at lib]ty n[ to m5tion4 ,on my return to ,albany ,i %all give ! committee ! fulle/ in=mation4 ,tak+ 8 seat 9 ,congress z a delegate f ,new ,york1 he dem&$ ! promis$ inve/igation ( 8 conduct dur+ ! "t he _h held a comm& 9 ! army4 ,x 0 8 int5tion1 :5 ! scrut9y _h tak5 place1 to resign 8 commission & retire f ! s]vice4 ,on ! #ah? a committee ( inquiry 0 appo9t$1 z at 8 reque/1 compos$ ( a memb] f ea* ,/ate4 ,9 ! meantime1 z second major-g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7,lee be+ ! fir/71 he held active comm& at ,philadelphia1 =m+ a camp on ! we/]n side ( ! ,delaw>e1 complet+ ! works on ,=t ,isl&1 ?r[+ up works on ,r$ ,bank1 & accel]at+ ! despat* ( troops & provisions to ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,dur+ 8 soj\rn at ,philadelphia1 also1 he contribut$ ess5tially to re-organize ! commiss>y dep>tm5t2 dige/+ rules = its regulation1 :i* 7 ma9ly adopt$ by ,congress4 ,! fame ( ! ,am]ican /ruggle = indep5d5ce 0 br++ =eign (fic]s z c&idates = admission into ! patriot army1 & caus+ great emb>rassm5t to ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,congress det]m9$ t no =eign (fic]s %\ld receive commissions :o 7 n well acqua9t$ ) ! ,engli% language & did n br+ /rong te/imonials ( _! abilities4 ,/ill !re 0 emb>rassm5t4 ,"s came ) brevet commissions f ! ,fr5* gov]nm5t1 & _h be5 assur$ by ,mr4 ,deane1 ,am]ican commission] at ,p>is1 t !y w\ld h ! same rank 9 ! ,am]ican army4 ,?is w\ld put !m above ,am]ican (fic]s ( m]it & h>d s]vice1 ^: commissions 7 ( m rec5t date4 ,"o ,monsieur ,duc\dray1 on ! /r5g? ( an agreem5t ) ,mr4 ,deane1 expect$ to h ! rank ( major-g5]al & to be put at ! head ( ! artill]y4 ,wa%+ton deprecat$ ! idea ( intru/+ a dep>tm5t on :i* ! v salvation ( ! army might dep5d to a =eign]1 :o _h no o!r tie to b9d him to ! int]e/s ( ! c\ntry ?an honor4 ,among ! =eign c&idates = appo9tm5ts 0 "o ,colonel ,conway1 a native ( ,irel&1 b :o1 accord+ to 8 own acc\nt1 _h be5 ?irty ye>s 9 ! s]vice ( ,france1 & claim$ to be a *evali] ( ! ord] ( ,/4 ,l\is1 ( :i* he wore ! decoration4 ,mr4 ,deane _h recomm5d$ him to ,wa%+ton z an (fic] ( m]it1 & _h writt5 to ,congress t he consid]$ him well qualifi$ = ! (fice ( adjutant or brigadi]-g5]al4 ,colonel ,conway pu%$ = t ( brigadi]-g5]al4 ,x _h be5 conf]r$ "s "t be=e by ,congress on two ,fr5* (fic]s1 ,de ,f]mois & ,deborre1 :o1 he _h obs]v$1 _h be5 inf]ior to him 9 ! ,fr5* s]vice1 & x w\ld be mortify+ n[ to hold rank bel[ !m4 ,conway accord+ly receiv$ ! rank ( brigadi]-g5]al1 ( :i* he subsequ5tly prov$ himself unwor?y4 ,he 0 boa/ful & presumptu\s1 & became not$ = 8 intrigues & = a despicable cabal aga9/ ! comm&]-9-*ief1 :i* w5t by 8 "n1 & ( :i* we %all h to speak h]eaft]4 ,a c&idate ( a diff]5t /amp _h pres5t$ himself 9 ! prec$+ ye>1 ! gallant1 g5]\s-spirit$1 ,?addeus ,kosciuszko4 ,he 0 a ,pole1 ( an anci5t & noble family ( ,li?uania1 & _h be5 educat$ = ! pr(ession ( arms at ! milit>y s*ool at ,w>saw1 & subsequ5tly 9 ,france4 ,disappo9t$ 9 a love affair ) a beautiful lady ( rank ) :om he _h attempt$ to elope1 he _h emigrat$ to ?is c\ntry1 & came provid$ ) a lett] ( introduction f ,dr4 ,frankl9 to ,wa%+ton4 ,:at d y seek "h8 inquir$ ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,to fight = ,am]ican indep5d5ce4 ,:at c y d8 ,try me4 ,wa%+ton 0 pleas$ ) ! curt yet compreh5sive reply & ) 8 *ivalr\s air & _s1 & at once receiv$ him into 8 family z an aide-de-camp4 ,congress %ortly aft]w>ds appo9t$ him an eng9e]1 ) ! rank ( colonel4 ,he prov$ a valuable (fic] ?r\gh\t ! ,revolution1 & won an honorable & la/+ "n 9 our c\ntry4 ,que/ions ( rank among 8 g5]als 71 z we h repeat$ly %[n1 p]petual s\rces ( p]plexity to ,wa%+ton1 & too (t5 caus$ by :at ! s>ca/ic ,lee t]m$ ! /umbl+s ( ,congress2 su* 0 ! case at pres5t4 ,9 rec5t army promotions1 ,congress _h advanc$ ,/irl+1 ,miffl91 ,/4 ,clair1 ,/eph5 & ,l9coln to ! rank ( major-g5]al1 :ile ,arnold1 _! s5ior 9 s]vice1 & di/+ui%$ by s _m brilliant exploits1 0 pass$ ov] & left to rema9 a brigadi]4 ,wa%+ton 0 surpris$ at n see+ 8 "n on ! li/1 b suppos+ x might h be5 omitt$ ?r\gh mi/ake1 he wrote to ,arnold1 :o 0 at ,provid5ce 9 ,rhode ,isl&1 advis+ him n to take any ha/y /ep 9 consequ5ce1 b to all[ "t = recollection1 promis+ 8 own endeavors to rem$y any error t might h be5 made4 ,he wrote also to ,h5ry ,lee 9 ,congress1 inquir+ :e!r ! omission 0 ow+ to accid5t or design4 ,arnold 01 9 tru?1 deeply w\nd$ by ! omission1 b intimat$ t he %\ld avoid any ha/y /ep & %\ld rema9 at 8 po/ until he c\ld leave x )\t any damage to ! public int]e/4 ,! pr9ciple ^u :i* ,congress _h proce$$ 9 _! rec5t promotions 0 expla9$ to ,wa%+ton4 ,! numb] ( g5]al (fic]s promot$ f ea* ,/ate 0 proportion$ to ! numb] ( m5 furni%$ by x4 ,connecticut 7,arnold's ,/ate7 _h already two major-g5]als1 :i* 0 its full %>e4 ,an opportunity occurr$ be=e long = ,arnold aga9 to signalize himself4 ,! am\nt ( /ores de/roy$ at ,peekskill _h fall5 f> %ort ( ,g5]al ,h[e's expectations4 ,some?+ m mu/ be done to cripple ! ,am]icans be=e ! op5+ ( ! campaign4 ,accord+ly ano!r exp$ition 0 set on foot aga9/ a /ill l>g] deposit at ,danbury1 )9 ! bord]s ( ,connecticut1 & betwe5 tw5ty & ?irty miles f ,peekskill4 ,ex-gov]nor ,tryon1 rec5tly commission$ major-g5]al ( prov9cials1 conduct$ x1 accompani$ by ,brigadi]-g5]al ,agnew & ,sir ,william ,ersk9e4 ,he _h a =ce two ?\s& /rong1 & made 8 appe>ance on ! ,s\nd 9 ! latt] "p ( ,april ) a fleet ( tw5ty-six sail4 ,on ! #be?1 t[>ds ev5+1 he l&$ 8 troops on ! bea* at ! foot ( ,canepo ,hill1 ne> ! m\? ( ! ,saugatuck ,riv]1 & set (f = ,danbury1 ab\t tw5ty-?ree miles di/ant4 ,!y 7 9 a patriotic neighborhood4 ,g5]al ,silliman1 ( ! ,connecticut militia1 :o resid$ at ,fairfield1 a few miles di/ant1 s5t out expresses to r\se ! c\ntry4 ,x s happ5$ t ,g5]al ,arnold 0 at ,new ,hav51 betwe5 tw5ty & ?irty miles (f1 on 8 way to ,philadelphia = ! purpose ( settl+ 8 acc\nts4 ,at ! al>m ( a ,briti% inroad he =got 8 injuries & irritation1 m\nt$ 8 horse1 & accompani$ by ,g5]al ,woo/] ha/5$ to jo9 ,g5]al ,silliman4 ,z !y spurr$ =w>d e f>m h\se s5t out its w>rior1 until upw>ds ( a hundr$ 7 press+ on ) !m1 full ( ! fight+ _s4 ,lieut5ant ,oswald1 ,arnold's secret>y 9 ! ,canada campaign1 0 at ?is "t at ,new ,hav5 enli/+ m5 = ,lamb's regim5t ( artill]y4 ,he1 too1 he>d ! note ( al>m1 & mu/]+ 8 recruits m>*$ (f ) ?ree field-pieces = ! sc5e ( action4 ,9 ! mean:ile ! ,briti%1 m>*+ all night ) %ort halt+s1 rea*$ ,danbury ab\t two o'clock 9 ! aft]noon ( ! #bf?4 ,!re 7 b fifty ,cont95tal soldi]s & "o hundr$ militia 9 ! place4 ,^! retreat$1 z did mo/ ( ! inhabitants1 except+ su* z rema9$ to take c>e ( ! sick & ag$4 ,f\r m51 intoxicat$1 z x 0 said1 fir$ ^u ! troops f ! w9d[s ( a l>ge h\se4 ,! soldi]s ru%$ 91 drove !m into ! cell>1 set fire to ! h\se1 & left !m to p]i% 9 ! flames4 ,!re 0 a great quantity ( /ores ( all k9ds 9 ! village1 & no vehicles to convey !m to ! %ips4 ,! "w ( de/ruction comm5c$4 ,! soldi]s made free ) ! liquors f\nd 9 abundance2 & ?r\gh\t ! great] "p ( ! night !re 0 revel1 drunk5ness1 blasphemy1 & deva/ation4 ,tryon1 full ( anxiety1 & aw>e t ! c\ntry 0 ris+1 ord]$ a retreat be=e daylight1 sett+ fire to ! magaz9es to complete ! de/ruction ( ! /ores4 ,! flames spread to ! o!r edifices1 & almo/ ! :ole village 0 soon 9 a blaze4 ,:ile ^! sc5es _h be5 transact$ at ,danbury1 ! ,connecticut yeomanry _h be5 ga!r+4 ,fairfield & ! adjac5t c\nties _h p\r$ out _! m9ute m54 ,g5]al ,silliman _h advanc$ at ! head ( five hundr$4 ,g5]als ,woo/] & ,arnold jo9$ him ) _! *ance foll[]s1 z did a few m militia4 ,a heavy ra9 ret>d$ _! m>*2 x 0 ne> midnight :5 !y rea*$ ,be!l1 )9 f\r miles ( ,danbury4 ,"h !y halt$ to take a little repose & put _! arms 9 ord]1 r5d]$ almo/ uns]viceable by ! ra94 ,!y 7 n[ ab\t six hundr$ /rong4 ,woo/] took ! comm&1 z fir/ major-g5]al ( ! militia ( ! ,/ate4 ,?\gh 9 ! sixty-eigh? ye> ( 8 age he 0 full ( ardor1 ) almo/ y\?ful fire & d>+4 ,at dawn ( day ,woo/] deta*$ ,arnold ) f\r hundr$ m5 to pu% across ! c\ntry & take po/ at ,ridgefield1 by :i* ! ,briti% mu/ pass2 :ile he ) two hundr$ rema9$ to hang on & h>ass !m 9 flank & re>4 ,! ,briti% began _! retreat e>ly 9 ! morn+1 conduct+ x 9 regul> /yle ) flank+ p>ties & a re>-gu>d well furni%$ ) artill]y4 ,z soon z !y _h pass$ 8 position1 ,woo/] attack$ ! re>-gu>d ) great _s & effect2 !re 0 %>p skirmi%+ until )9 two miles ( ,ridgefield1 :51 z ! vet]an 0 *e]+ on 8 m5 :o began to wav]1 a musket ball br\ght him d[n f 8 horse & f9i%$ 8 gallant c>e]4 ,on 8 fall 8 m5 retreat$ 9 disord]4 ,! delay :i* 8 attack _h occasion$ to ! enemy _h giv5 ,arnold "t to ?r[ up a k9d ( brea/work or b>ricade across ! road at ! nor? end ( ,ridgefield1 :]e he took 8 /& ) 8 little =ce n[ increas$ to ab\t five hundr$ m54 ,ab\t elev5 o'clock ! enemy advanc$ 9 column1 ) artill]y & flank+ p>ties4 ,!y 7 kept at bay = a "t1 & receiv$ sev]al volleys f ! b>ricade1 until x 0 outflank$ & c>ri$4 ,arnold ord]$ a retreat1 & 0 br++ (f ! re> gu>d :5 8 horse 0 %ot "u him & came d[n ^u 8 knees4 ,arnold rema9$ seat$ 9 ! saddle1 ) "o foot entangl$ 9 ! /irrups4 ,a tory soldi] see+ 8 plight1 ru%$ t[>ds him ) fix$ bayonet4 ,he _h j "t to draw a pi/ol f ! hol/]4 ,y're my prison]1 cri$ ! tory4 ,n yet6 exclaim$ ,arnold1 & %ot him dead4 ,!n extricat+ 8 foot f ! /irrup1 he ?rew himself into ! ?ickets ( a neighbor+ swamp1 & escap$ unh>m$ by ! bullets t :i/l$ aft] him & jo9$ 8 retreat+ troops4 ,g5]al ,tryon intr5*$ = ! night 9 ,ridgefield1 8 troops hav+ suff]$ greatly 9 _! h>ass$ retreat4 ,! next morn+1 aft] hav+ set fire to f\r h\ses he cont9u$ 8 m>* = ! %ips4 ,! militia hung on ! re> ( ! enemy z soon z !y 7 9 motion4 ,arnold 0 aga9 9 ! field ) 8 ralli$ =ces1 /r5g!n$ by ,lieut5ant-colonel ,oswald ) two companies ( ,lamb's artill]y regim5t & ?ree field-pieces4 ,) ^! he aga9 po/$ himself on ! enemy's r\te4 ,difficulties & annoyances _h multipli$ ^u ! latt] at e /ep4 ,:5 !y came 9 sight ( ! position :]e ,arnold 0 wait+ = !m1 !y *ang$ _! r\te1 :eel$ to ! left1 & made = a =d ( ,saugatuck ,riv]4 ,arnold ha/5$ to cross ! bridge & take !m 9 flank1 b !y 7 too quick = him4 ,colonel ,lamb _h n[ rea*$ ! sc5e ( action1 z _h ab\t two hundr$ volunte]s4 ,leav+ to ,oswald ! *>ge ( ! artill]y1 he put himself at ! head ( ! volunte]s & l$ !m up to ,arnold's assi/ance4 ,! enemy f9d+ !mselves h>d press$1 pu%$ = ,canepo ,hill4 ,!y rea*$ x 9 ! ev5+ )\t a r\nd ( ammunition 9 _! c>tridge-boxes4 ,z !y 7 n[ )9 cannon %ot ( _! %ips1 ! ,am]icans ceas$ ! pursuit4 ,9 ?is inroad ! enemy de/roy$ a consid]able am\nt ( milit>y /ores1 & sev5te5 hundr$ t5ts prep>$ = ! use ( ,wa%+ton's army 9 ! ensu+ campaign4 ,! loss ( ,g5]al ,woo/] 0 deeply deplor$4 ,z to ,arnold1 8 gallantry 9 ?is affair ga9$ him fre% laurels1 & ,congress1 to rem$y _! late error1 promot$ him to ! rank ( major-g5]al4 ,/ill ?is promotion did n re/ore him to 8 prop] position4 ,he 0 at ! bottom ( ! li/ ( major-g5]als1 ) f\r (fic]s above him1 8 juniors 9 s]vice4 ,z an additional balm to 8 w\nd$ pride1 ,congress a few days aft]w>ds vot$ t a horse1 prop]ly cap>ison$1 %\ld be pres5t$ to him 9 _! "n z a tok5 ( _! approbation ( 8 gallant conduct 9 ! late action4 ,! de/ructive exp$itions aga9/ ! ,am]ican depots ( milit>y /ores1 7 retaliat$ 9 k9d by ,colonel ,meigs1 a spirit$ (fic] :o _h accompani$ ,arnold 9 8 exp$ition ?r\gh ! wild]ness aga9/ ,quebec4 ,hav+ receiv$ intellig5ce t ! ,briti% commiss>ies _h collect$ a great am\nt ( gra91 =age1 & o!r supplies at ,sag ,h>bor1 a small port 9 ! deep bay :i* =ks ! ea/ end ( ,long ,isl&1 he cross$ ! ,s\nd on ! #bc;d ( ,may f ,guil=d 9 ,connecticut1 ) ab\t "o hundr$ & sev5ty m5 9 :ale-boats convoy$ by two arm$ sloops2 l&$ on ! isl& ne> ,s\?old2 c>ri$ ! boats a di/ance ( fifte5 miles across ! nor? =k ( ! bay1 laun*$ !m into ! latt]1 cross$ x1 l&$ )9 f\r miles ( ,sag ,h>bor1 & be=e daybreak c>ri$ ! place1 :i* 0 gu>d$ by a company ( foot4 ,a furi\s fire ( r\nd & grape %ot 0 op5$ ^u ! ,am]icans f an arm$ s*oon]1 an*or$ ab\t "o hundr$ & fifty y>ds f %ore1 & /\t def5ce 0 made by ! crews ( a doz5 brigs & sloops ly+ at ! :>f to take 9 freight2 b ,meigs succe$$ 9 burn+ ^! vessels1 de/roy+ ev]y?+ on %ore1 & c>ry+ (f n9ety prison]s2 among :om 7 ! (fic]s ( ! company ( foot1 ! commiss>ies1 & ! capta9s ( mo/ ( ! small vessels4 ,wa%+ton 0 s highly pleas$ ) ! _s & success ( ?is ent]prise1 t he publicly return$ ?anks to ,colonel ,meigs & ! (fic]s & m5 engag$ 9 x4 ,! committee ( inquiry on ,g5]al ,s*uyl]'s conduct _h n[ made _! report to ,congress1 9 :i* !y plac$ ! "* ( t (fic] high] ?an ev] z an able & active comm&] & a zeal\s & dis9t]e/$ patriot4 ,s*uyl] made a memorial to ,congress expla9+ away or apologiz+ = ! expressions 9 8 lett] ( ! #d? ( ,febru>y :i* _h giv5 (f5ce to ! ,h\se1 :i* 0 s f> satisfactory t ,congress in=m$ him t _! s5tim5ts conc]n+ him 7 n[ ! same z ^? ent]ta9$ be=e ! reception ( 8 objectionable lett]4 ,"s w>m discussions n[ ensu$ 9 ,congress relative to ! nor!rn comm&1 9 :i* x 0 /at$ t ,g5]al ,gates misappreh5d$ 8 position1 & t 9 s5d+ him to ,ticond]oga x 0 n ! int5tion ( ,congress to give him ! same comm& =m]ly held by ,s*uyl]4 ,! fri5ds ( ,gates1 on ! o!r h&1 pron\nc$ x an absurdity t an (fic] hold+ s important a po/ z ,ticond]oga %\ld be "u ! ord] ( ano!r a hundr$ miles di/ant4 ,! discussion t]m9at$ by decl>+ ,ticond]oga1 ,=t ,/anwix1 & _! def5d]s to be ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t1 ov] :i* ,s*uyl] 0 to h supreme comm&4 ,s*uyl] 0 receiv$ ) op5 arms at ,albany on ! #c;d ( ,june4 ,i _h ! satisfaction1 writes he1 to exp]i5ce ! f9e/ feel+s :i* my c\ntry express$ on my arrival & re-appo9tm5t4 ,! day aft] my arrival1 ! :ole c\nty committee did me ! honor1 9 =m1 to congratulate me4 ,gates 0 /ill 9 ,albany1 delay+ to proce$ ) ,g5]al ,f]mois to ,ticond]oga until ! g>rison %\ld be suffici5tly /r5g!n$4 ,al?\gh ! resolve ( ,congress did b def9e 8 position1 :i* _h be5 misund]/ood1 he p]si/$ 9 consid]+ himself degrad$1 decl9$ s]v+ "u ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 :o w\ld h giv5 him ! po/ at ,ticond]oga 9 8 abs5ce1 & obta9+ p]mission to leave ! dep>tm5t1 set out on ! #i? = ,philadelphia to dem& r$ress ( ,congress4 ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair 0 s5t to take comm& ( ! troops at ,ticond]oga1 accompani$ by ,g5]al ,de ,f]mois4 ,z ! :ole =ce 9 ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t w\ld n be suffici5t to comm& ! ext5sive works !re on bo? sides ( ! lake1 ,/4 ,clair 0 in/ruct$ to be/[ 8 fir/ att5tion 9 =tify+ ,m\nt ,indep5d5ce on ! ea/ side1 ,s*uyl] consid]+ x mu* ! mo/ def5sible1 & t x might be made capable ( su/a9+ a long & vigor\s siege4 ,x w\ld be imprud5t1 he ?\ght1 to /ation ! great] "p ( ! =ces at ,=t ,ticond]oga1 z1 %\ld ! enemy be able to inve/ x1 & cut (f ! communication ) ! c\ntry on ! ea/ side1 x might exp]i5ce a disa/] simil> to t at ,=t ,wa%+ton4 ,:ile ,s*uyl] 0 ?us provid+ = ! security ( ,ticond]oga1 ,gates 0 w5d+ 8 way to ,philadelphia1 8 bosom swell+ ) imag9>y wrongs4 ,he arriv$ !re on ! #ah?4 ,! next day at noon1 ,mr4 ,rog] ,%]man1 an ,ea/]n delegate1 in=m$ ,congress t ,g5]al ,gates 0 wait+ at ! door & wi%$ admittance4 ,gates 0 accord+ly u%]$ 91 took 8 seat1 & proce$$ to give "s news conc]n+ ! ,indians2 he !n op5$ ^u ! real object ( 8 visit1 /at+ 9 a flurri$ & disjo9t$ mann] h[ t "s "t 9 ,m>* he _h be5 appo9t$ to a comm& 9 ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t1 b t a few days ago1 )\t hav+ giv5 any cause ( (f5ce1 )\t accusation1 )\t trial1 )\t he>+1 )\t notice1 he _h receiv$ a resolution by :i* he 01 9 a mo/ disgraceful mann]1 sup]s$$ 9 8 comm&4 ,"h 8 irritat$ feel+s got ! bett] ( 8 judgm5t1 & he indulg$ 9 angry reproa*es ( ,congress4 ,8 conduct 0 pron\nc$ disrespectful1 & x 0 mov$ & second$ t he be reque/$ to )draw4 ,x 0 !n det]m9$ t he %\ld n aga9 be admitt$ on ! floor2 b %\ld be in=m$ t ,congress 7 ready & will+ to he>1 by way ( memorial1 any grievances ( :i* he might h to compla94 ,,*apt] ,,xli4 ,,! ,,highl&s4--,,movem5ts ,,( ,,! ,,army4 ,! ,highl& passes ( ! ,hudson1 always objects ( anxi\s ?\ght to ,wa%+ton1 7 especially s at ?is juncture4 ,g5]al ,mc,dougall /ill comm&$ at ,peekskill1 & ,g5]al ,george ,cl9ton1 :o resid$ at ,new ,w9dsor1 _h comm& ( ! ,highl& =ts4 ,! latt]1 at ! e>ne/ reque/ ( ! ,new ,york ,conv5tion1 _h receiv$ f ,congress ! comm& ( brigadi]-g5]al 9 ! ,cont95tal army4 ,:5 ! unhappy affair ( ,peekskill _h al>m$ ! ,conv5tion ( ,new ,york = ! safety ( ! =ts on ! ,highl&s1 ,cl9ton1 au?oriz$ by t body1 _h ord]$ out "p ( ! militia ( ,orange1 ,dut*ess1 & ,we/*e/] c\nties1 )\t wait+ = ,wa%+ton's approbation ( ! measure4 ,he _h /r5g!n$1 also1 ) an*ors & cables1 ! *a9 drawn across ! riv] at ,=t ,montgom]y4 ,a few days lat] came ^w t sev]al transports 7 an*or$ at ,dobbs' ,f]ry 9 ! ,tappan ,sea4 ,x might be int5d$ to div]t att5tion f a movem5t t[>ds ! ,delaw>e1 or to make incursions into ! c\ntry back ( ,morri/[n1 seize on ! passes ?r\gh ! m\nta9s1 & cut (f ! communication betwe5 ! army & ! ,hudson4 ,to fru/rate su* a design1 ,wa%+ton ord]$ ,cl9ton to po/ z good a numb] ( troops f 8 g>rison z he c\ld sp>e on ! m\nta9s we/ ( ! riv]4 ,on ! #ab? ( ,may1 ,g5]al ,gre5e receiv$ in/ructions f ,wa%+ton to proce$ to ! ,highl&s & exam9e ! /ate & condition ( ! =ts1 especially ,=t ,montgom]y2 ! probability ( an attack by wat]1 ! practicability ( an approa* by l&2 :]e & h[ ?is c\ld be effect$1 & ! em95ces :5ce ! =ts c\ld be annoy$4 ,?is done1 & ! op9ions ( ! g5]al (fic]s pres5t hav+ be5 consult$1 he 0 to give su* ord]s & make su* disposition ( ! troops z might appe> necess>y = ! great] security ( ! passes by l& & wat]4 ,:5 reconnoitr+ ! ,highl&s 9 ! prec$+ ye>1 ,wa%+ton _h rem>k$ a wild & rugg$ pass on ! we/]n side ( ! ,hudson r\nd ,bull ,hill1 a rocky1 =e/-clad m\nta91 =m+ an advance ramp>t at ! entrance to ,peekskill ,bay4 ,?is pass1 he obs]v$1 %\ld also be att5d$ to1 le/ ! enemy by a c\p de ma9 %\ld possess !mselves ( x be=e a suffici5t =ce c\ld be assembl$ to oppose !m4 ,subsequ5t ev5ts w illu/rate1 ?\gh un=tunately1 ! sagacity & =esight ( ?is p>ticul> in/ruction4 ,g5]al ,knox 0 associat$ ) ,g5]al ,gre5e 9 ?is visit ( inspection4 ,!y exam9$ ! riv] & ! passes ( ! ,highl&s 9 company ) ,g5]als ,mc,dougall1 ,george ,cl9ton1 & ,an?ony ,wayne4 ,! latt]1 rec5tly promot$ to ! rank ( brigadi]1 _h j return$ f ,ticond]oga4 ,! five g5]als made a jo9t report to ,wa%+ton1 9 :i* !y recomm5d$ ! completion ( ! ob/ructions 9 ! riv] already comm5c$4 ,^! consi/$ ( a boom1 or heavy iron *a91 across ! riv] f ,=t ,montgom]y to ,an?ony's ,nose1 ) cables /ret*$ 9 front to break ! =ce ( any %ip "u way1 be=e %e c\ld /rike x4 ,! boom 0 to be protect$ by ! guns ( two %ips & two r[ galleys /ation$ j above x1 & by batt]ies on %ore4 ,?is1 x 0 deem$1 w\ld be suffici5t to prev5t ! enemy's %ips f asc5d+ ! riv]4 ,if ^! ob/ructions c\ld be r5d]$ effective1 !y did n ?9k ! enemy w\ld attempt to op]ate by l&2 ! passes ?r\gh ! ,highl&s be+ s exce$+ly difficult4 ,illu/ration3 ,,view ,,f ,,=t ,,montgom]y4 ,vol4 ,i4 ,! g5]al comm& ( ! ,hudson 0 (f]$ by ,wa%+ton to ,arnold2 int5d+ ?us publicly to manife/ 8 op9ion ( 8 des]ts1 & hop+1 by giv+ him s important a po/1 to appease 8 irritat$ feel+s4 ,arnold1 h[ev]1 decl9$ to accept x4 ,9 an int]view ) ,wa%+ton at ,morri/[n he alleg$ 8 anxiety to proce$ to ,philadelphia & settle 8 public acc\nts1 :i* 7 ( consid]able am\nt2 especially z reports _h be5 circulat$ injuri\s to 8 "* z a man ( integrity4 ,he int5d$1 !re=e1 to wait on ,congress & reque/ a committee ( inquiry into 8 conduct4 ,beside1 he did n consid] ! promotion conf]r$ on him by ,congress suffici5t to obviate _! previ\s neglect4 ,) ^! consid]ations he proce$$ to ,philadelphia1 be>+ a lett] f ,wa%+ton to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress c\nt5anc+ 8 compla9ts & te/ify+ to ! excell5ce ( 8 milit>y "*4 ,we may "h add t ! accusations aga9/ him 7 pron\nc$ false & sl&]\s by ! ,bo>d ( ,w>4 ,! important comm& ( ! ,hudson be+ decl9$ by ,arnold 0 n[ giv5 to ,putnam1 :o repair$ =?) to ,peekskill4 ,he set ab\t promptly to c>ry into effect ! measures ( security :i* ,gre5e & ,knox _h recomm5d$2 especially ! boom & *a9 at ,=t ,montgom]y1 ab\t :i* ,g5]al ,george ,cl9ton _h busi$ himself4 ,a l>ge "p ( ! ,new ,york & ,new ,engl& troops 7 /ation$ at ?is po/1 n m]ely to gu>d ! ,hudson1 b to r5d] aid ei!r to ! ,ea/]n or ,middle ,/ates 9 case ( exig5cy4 ,ab\t ?is "t1 ,wa%+ton _h ! satisfaction ( draw+ ne> to him 8 old fri5d & travell+ companion1 ,dr4 ,james ,craik1 ! same :o _h s]v$ ) him 9 ,braddock's campaign & _h voyag$ ) him d[n ! ,ohio2 = :om he n[ procur$ ! appo9tm5t ( assi/ant director-g5]al ( ! ,hospital dep>tm5t ( ! middle di/rict1 :i* includ$ ! ,/ates betwe5 ! ,hudson & ! ,potomac4 ,t[>ds ! end ( ,may1 ,wa%+ton broke up 8 cantonm5ts at ,morri/[n1 & %ift$ 8 camp to ,middlebrook1 )9 t5 miles ( ,brunswick4 ,8 :ole =ce fit = duty 0 n[ ab\t sev5 ?\s& ?ree hundr$ m51 all f ! ,/ates s\? ( ! ,hudson4 ,!re 7 =ty-?ree regim5ts1 =m+ t5 brigades1 comm&$ by ,brigadi]s ,muhl5b]g1 ,we$on1 ,wood=d1 ,scott1 ,smallwood1 ,deborre1 ,wayne1 ,dehaas1 ,conway1 & ,maxwell4 ,^! 7 apportion$ into five divisions ( two brigades ea*1 "u ,major-g5]als ,gre5e1 ,/eph51 ,sullivan1 ,l9coln & ,/irl+4 ,! artill]y 0 comm&$ by ,knox4 ,sullivan1 ) 8 division1 0 /ation$ on ! "r at ,pr9ceton4 ,) ! re/ ( 8 =ce1 ,wa%+ton =tifi$ himself 9 a position naturally /rong1 among hills1 9 ! re> ( ! village ( ,middlebrook4 ,8 camp 01 on all sides1 difficult ( approa*1 & he r5d]$ x /ill m s by intr5*m5ts4 ,! high gr\nds ab\t x comm&$ a wide view ( ! c\ntry ar\nd ,brunswick1 ! road to ,philadelphia1 & ! c\rse ( ! ,r>itan1 s t ! enemy c\ld make no important movem5t on l& )\t 8 p]ceiv+ x4 ,on ! #ca/ ( ,may1 reports 7 br\ght to camp t a fleet ( a hundr$ sail _h left ,new ,york & /ood out to sea4 ,:i!r b\nd & h[ freight$ 0 unkn[n4 ,if !y c>ri$ troops1 _! de/9ation might be ,delaw>e ,bay4 ,eighte5 transports also _h arriv$ at ,new ,york1 ) troops 9 =eign uni=ms1 :i* prov$ to be ,anspa*]s1 & o!r ,g]man m]c5>ies2 !re 7 ,briti% re9=cem5ts also2 &1 :at 0 p>ticul>ly ne$$1 a supply ( t5ts & camp equipage4 ,sir ,william ,h[e _h be5 wait+ = ! latt]1 & likewise until ! gr\nd %\ld be cov]$ ) grass4 ,! c\ntry 0 n[ 9 full v]dure1 af=d+ gre5 =age 9 abundance1 & all ?+s seem$ to ,sir ,william propiti\s = ! op5+ ( ! campaign4 ,e>ly 9 ,june1 !re=e1 he gave up ease & gayety & luxuri\s life at ,new ,york1 & cross+ into ! ,j]seys set up 8 head-qu>t]s at ,brunswick4 ,z soon z ,wa%+ton asc]ta9$ t ,sir ,william's att5tion 0 completely turn$ to ?is qu>t]1 he det]m9$ to /r5g!n 8 position ) all ! =ce t c\ld be sp>$ f o!r p>ts1 s z to be able1 9 case a favorable opportunity pres5t$1 to make an attack ^u ! enemy2 9 ! meantime1 he w\ld h>ass !m ) 8 light militia troops1 aid$ by a few ,cont95tals1 s z to weak5 _! numb]s by cont9ual skirmi%es4 ,) ?is view he ord]$ ,g5]al ,putnam to s5d d[n mo/ ( ! ,cont95tal troops f ,peekskill1 leav+ only a numb] suffici5t1 9 conjunction ) ! militia1 to gu>d t po/ aga9/ surprise4 ,arnold1 9 ?is critical juncture1 _h be5 put 9 comm& ( ,philadelphia1 a po/ :i* he _h be5 induc$ to accept1 al?\gh ! "q ( rank _h n be5 adju/$ to 8 satisfaction4 ,8 comm& embrac$ ! we/]n bank ( ! ,delaw>e ) all its =ds & passes1 & he took up 8 /ation !re ) a /rong body ( militia1 support$ by a few ,cont95tals1 to oppose any attempt ( ! enemy to cross ! riv]4 ,he 0 in/ruct$ by ,wa%+ton to give him notice by expresses1 po/$ on ! road1 if any fleet %\ld appe> 9 ,delaw>e ,bay2 & to endeavor to conc]t signals ) ! camp ( ,sullivan at ,pr9ceton1 by al>m fires ^u ! hills4 ,on ! night ( ! #ac? ( ,june1 ,g5]al ,h[e salli$ =? 9 great =ce f ,brunswick1 z if pu%+ directly = ! ,delaw>e1 b 8 advanc$ gu>d halt$ at ,som]set c\rt-h\se1 ab\t eight or n9e miles di/ant4 ,appris$ ( ?is movem5t1 ,wa%+ton at daybreak reconnoitr$ ! enemy f ! heights be=e ! camp4 ,he obs]v$ _! front halt+ at ! c\rt-h\se1 b a few miles di/ant1 :ile troops & artill]y 7 gr\p$ "h & !re along ! road & ! re>-gu>d 0 /ill at ,brunswick4 ,x 0 a "q ) ,wa%+ton & 8 g5]als1 z !y reconnoitr$ ! enemy ) _! glasses1 :e!r ?is 0 a real move t[>d ,philadelphia1 or m]ely a lure to tempt !m d[n f _! /rong position4 ,9 ?is unc]ta9ty1 ,wa%+ton drew out 8 army 9 battle array along ! heights1 b kept quiet4 ,9 ! pres5t /ate ( 8 =ces x 0 8 plan n to risk a g5]al action1 b %\ld ! enemy really m>* t[>d ! ,delaw>e1 to hang heavily ^u _! re>4 ,! ,briti% took up a /rong position1 hav+ ,mill/one ,creek on _! left1 ! ,r>itan all along _! front1 & _! "r re/+ on ,brunswick1 & proce$$ to =tify !mselves ) ba/ions4 ,! ,am]ican & ,briti% armies1 /rongly po/$1 rema9$ f\r days grimly reg>d+ ea* o!r2 bo? wait+ to be attack$4 ,! ,j]sey militia :i* n[ turn$ out ) alacrity1 repair$1 "s to ,wa%+ton's camp1 o!rs to t ( ,sullivan4 ,! latt] _h fall5 back f ,pr9ceton1 & tak5 a position beh9d ! ,s\rl& ,hills4 ,h[e pu%$ out deta*m5ts & made sev]al fe9ts1 z if to pass by ! ,am]ican camp & m>* to ! ,delaw>e1 b ,wa%+ton 0 n to be deceiv$4 ,baffl$ 9 ^! attempts to draw 8 cauti\s adv]s>y into a g5]al action1 ,h[e1 on ! #ai?1 sudd5ly broke up 8 camp1 & pret5d$ to return ) "s precipitation to ,brunswick1 burn+ z he w5t sev]al valuable dwell+ h\ses4 ,wa%+ton's light troops hov]$ r\nd ! enemy z f> z ! ,r>itan & ,mill/one1 :i* secur$ _! flanks1 w\ld p]mit2 b ! ma9 army kept to its /ronghold on ! heights4 ,on ! next day came w>like news f ! ,nor?4 ,amesbury1 a ,briti% spy1 _h be5 seiz$ & exam9$ by ,s*uyl]4 ,burgoyne 0 /at$ z be+ arriv$ at ,quebec to comm& ! =ces 9 an invasion f ,canada4 ,:ile he advanc$ ) 8 ma9 =ce by ,lake ,*ampla91 a deta*m5t ( ,briti% troops1 ,canadians & ,indians1 l$ by ,sir ,john ,johnson1 0 to p5etrate by ,oswego to ! ,mohawk ,riv]1 & place itself betwe5 ,=t ,/anwix & ,=t ,edw>d4 ,if ?is in=mation 0 correct1 ,ticond]oga w\ld soon be attack$4 ,! =ce !re might be suffici5t = its def5ce1 b ,s*uyl] w\ld h no troops to oppose ! inroad ( ,sir ,john ,johnson1 & he urg$ a re9=cem5t4 ,wa%+ton =?) s5t ord]s to ,putnam to procure sloops1 & hold f\r ,massa*usetts regim5ts 9 read9ess to g up ! riv] at a mom5t's w>n+4 ,on ! #bb;d1 ,sir ,william aga9 m>*$ out ( ,brunswick1 b ?is "t proce$$ t[>ds ,amboy1 aga9 burn+ sev]al h\ses on ! way2 hop+1 p]haps1 t ! sight ( columns ( smoke ris+ f a ravag$ c\ntry w\ld irritate ! ,am]icans & provoke an attack4 ,wa%+ton s5t out ?ree brigades "u ,g5]al ,gre5e to fall ^u ! re> ( ! enemy1 :ile ,morgan hung ^u _! skirts ) 8 riflem54 ,at ! same "t ! army rema9$ p>ad$ on ! heights ready to yield support if necess>y4 ,f9d+ t ,h[e _h actually s5t 8 heavy baggage & "p ( 8 troops ov] to ,/at5 ,isl&1 ,wa%+ton1 on ! #bd?1 left ! heights & desc5d$ to ,quibblet[n 7n[ ,new ,m>ket71 six or sev5 miles on ! road to ,amboy1 to be ne>] at h& = ! protection ( 8 advanc$ p>ties4 ,g5]al ,h[e n[ ?\ght he _h ga9$ 8 po9t4 ,recall+ ^? :o _h cross$1 he =m$ 8 troops into two columns1 ! "r l$ by ,cornwallis1 ! left by himself1 & m>*$ back rapidly by diff]5t r\tes f ,amboy4 ,he _h ?ree objects 9 view3 to cut (f ! pr9cipal advanc$ p>ties ( ! ,am]icans2 to come up ) & br+ ! ma9 body into an engagem5t ne> ,quibblet[n2 or t ,"l ,cornwallis1 mak+ a consid]able circuit to ! "r1 %\ld turn ! left ( ,wa%+ton's position1 get to ! heights1 take possession ( ! passes1 & oblige him to ab&on t /ronghold :]e he _h hi!rto be5 s secure4 ,wa%+ton1 h[ev]1 _h timely notice ( 8 movem5ts1 & p5etrat+ 8 design1 rega9$ 8 =tifi$ camp at ,middlebrook1 & secur$ ! passes ( ! m\nta9s4 ,he !n deta*$ a body ( light troops "u ,brigadi]-g5]al ,scott1 toge!r ) ,morgan's riflem51 to hang on ! flank ( ! enemy & wat* _! motions4 ,cornwallis1 9 8 circuit\s m>*1 disp]s$ ! light p>ties ( ! advance1 b fell 9 ) ,"l ,/irl+'s division1 /rongly po/$ 9 a woody c\ntry1 & well cov]$ by artill]y judici\sly dispos$4 ,a %>p skirmi% ensu$1 :5 ! ,am]icans gave way & retreat$ to ! hills ) ! loss ( a few m5 & ?ree field-pieces2 :ile ! ,briti% halt$ at ,we/field1 disappo9t$ 9 ! ma9 objects ( _! ent]prise4 ,p]ceiv+ t e s*eme ( br++ ! ,am]icans to a g5]al action1 or at lea/ ( )draw+ !m f _! /rongholds1 0 r5d]$ abortive by ! caution & prud5ce ( ,wa%+ton1 & aw>e ( ! madness ( attempt+ to m>* to ! ,delaw>e1 ?r\gh a ho/ile c\ntry1 ) su* a =ce 9 8 re>1 ,sir ,william ,h[e broke up 8 head-qu>t]s at ,amboy on ! la/ ( ,june & cross$ ov] to ,/at5 ,isl& on ! float+ bridge1 & x 0 soon app>5t t at l5g? ! enemy _h really evacuat$ ! ,j]seys4 ,! "q n[ 01 :at w\ld be _! next move8 ,a great /ir among ! %ipp+ seem$ to indicate an exp$ition by wat]4 ,b :i!r8 ,circum/ances occurr$ to p]plex ! "q4 ,sc>ce _h ! la/ t5t be5 /ruck1 & ! la/ transport disappe>$ f be=e ,amboy1 :5 intellig5ce arriv$ f ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair ann\nc+ ! appe>ance ( a ho/ile fleet on ,lake ,*ampla91 & t ,g5]al ,burgoyne ) ! :ole ,canada army 0 approa*+ ,ticond]oga4 ,! judgm5t & circumspection ( ,wa%+ton 7 nev] m sev]ely put to ! pro(4 ,0 ?is m]ely a div]sion ) a small =ce ( light troops & ,indians1 int5d$ to occupy ! att5tion ( ! ,am]ican =ces 9 t qu>t]1 :ile ! ma9 body ( ! army 9 ,canada %\ld come r\nd by sea & =m a junction ) ! army "u ,h[e8 ,b ,g5]al ,burgoyne1 9 ,wa%+ton's op9ion1 0 a man ( too mu* _s & ent]prise to return f ,engl& m]ely to execute a plan f :i* no honor 0 to be d]iv$4 ,did he really int5d to break ?r\gh by ! way ( ,ticond]oga8 ,9 t case x mu/ be ,h[e's plan to co-op]ate ) him4 ,8 next move1 9 su* case1 w\ld be to asc5d ! ,hudson1 seize on ! ,highl& passes be=e ,wa%+ton c\ld =m a union ) ! troops /ation$ !re1 & ?us op5 ! way = ! junction ) ,burgoyne4 ,%\ld ,wa%+ton1 h[ev]1 on su* a presumption1 ha/5 ) 8 troops to ,peekskill1 leav+ ,g5]al ,h[e on ,/at5 ,isl&1 :at w\ld prev5t ! latt] f pu%+ to ,philadelphia by ,s\? ,amboy or any o!r r\te8 ,su* 7 ! p]plexities & difficulties pres5t+ !mselves "u e aspect ( ! case4 ,9 ?is dilemma ,wa%+ton s5t ,g5]als ,p>sons & ,v>num ) a c\ple ( brigades 9 all ha/e to ,peekskill1 & wrote to ,g5]als ,george ,cl9ton & ,putnam--! =m] to call out ! ,new ,york militia f ,orange & ,ul/] c\nties1 ! latt] to summon ! militia f ,connecticut2 & z soon z su* re9=cem5ts %\ld be at h&1 to despat* f\r ( ! /ronge/ ,massa*usetts regim5ts to ! aid ( ,ticond]oga4 ,g5]al ,sullivan1 moreov]1 0 ord]$ to advance ) 8 division t[>ds ! ,highl&s z f> z ,pompton1 :ile ,wa%+ton mov$ 8 own camp back to ,morri/[n1 to be ready ei!r to pu% on to ! ,highl&s or fall back ^u 8 rec5t position at ,middlebrook1 accord+ to ! movem5ts ( ! enemy4 ,des]t]s f ,/at5 ,isl& & ,new ,york soon br\ght ^w to ! camp t transports 7 be+ fitt$ up ) b]?s = horses1 & tak+ 9 ?ree weeks' supply ( wat] & prov5d]4 ,all ?is indicat$ "s o!r de/9ation ?an t ( ! ,hudson4 ,le/ an attempt on ! ,ea/]n ,/ates %\ld be int5d$1 ,wa%+ton s5t a circul> to _! gov]nors to put !m on _! gu>d4 ,9 ! mid/ ( 8 v>i\s c>es1 8 yeoman soldi]y1 ! ,j]sey militia1 7 n =gott54 ,x 0 _! h>ve/ "t1 & ! ,/ate be+ evacuat$ !re 0 no imm$iate call = _! s]vices2 he dismiss$1 !re=e1 almo/ ! :ole ( !m to _! homes4 ,,*apt] ,,xlii4 ,,invasion ,,f ,,canada4 ,! armam5t advanc+ aga9/ ,ticond]oga1 ( :i* ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair _h giv5 intellig5ce1 0 n a m]e div]sion b a regul> invasion2 ! plan ( :i* _h be5 devis$ by ! k+1 ,"l ,george ,g]ma91 & ,g5]al ,burgoyne1 ! latt] hav+ return$ to ,engl& f ,canada 9 ! prec$+ ye>4 ,! junction ( ! two armies1--t 9 ,canada & t "u ,g5]al ,h[e 9 ,new ,york1--0 consid]$ ! spe$ie/ mode ( quell+ ! rebellion2 & z ! security & good gov]nm5t ( ,canada requir$ ! pres5ce ( ,gov]nor ,sir ,guy ,c>leton1 ?ree ?\s& m5 7 to rema9 !re ) him2 ! residue ( ! army 0 to be employ$ ^u two exp$itions--! "o "u ,g5]al ,burgoyne1 :o 0 to =ce 8 way to ,albany1 ! o!r "u ,lieut5ant-colonel ,/4 ,leg]1 :o 0 to make a div]sion on ! ,mohawk ,riv]4 ,! invad+ army 0 compos$ ( ?ree ?\s& sev5 hundr$ & tw5ty-f\r ,briti% rank & file1 ?ree ?\s& sixte5 ,g]mans1 mo/ly ,brunswick]s1 two hundr$ & fifty ,canadians1 & f\r hundr$ ,indians2 beside ^! !re 7 f\r hundr$ & sev5ty-?ree artill]y m51 9 all ne>ly eight ?\s& m54 ,! army 0 admirably appo9t$4 ,its brass tra9 ( artill]y 0 extoll$ z p]haps ! f9e/ ev] allott$ to an army ( ! size4 ,g5]al ,phillips1 :o comm&$ ! artill]y1 _h ga9$ great reputation 9 ! w>s 9 ,g]many4 ,brigadi]s-g5]al ,fras]1 ,p[el1 & ,hamilton 7 also (fic]s ( di/+ui%$ m]it4 ,s 0 ,major-g5]al ! ,b>on ,ri$esel1 a ,brunswick]1 :o comm&$ ! ,g]man troops4 ,:ile ,burgoyne ) ! ma9 =ce proce$$ f ,/4 ,johns1 ,colonel ,/4 ,leg]1 ) a deta*m5t ( regul>s & ,canadians ab\t sev5 hundr$ /rong1 0 to l& at ,oswego1 &1 guid$ by ,sir ,john ,johnson at ! head ( 8 loyali/ volunte]s1 tory refugees f 8 =m] neighborhood1 & a body ( ,indians1 0 to ent] ! ,mohawk c\ntry1 draw ! att5tion ( ,g5]al ,s*uyl] 9 t direction1 attack ,=t ,/anwix1 &1 hav+ ravag$ ! valley ( ! ,mohawk1 rejo9 ,burgoyne at ,albany1 :]e x 0 expect$ !y w\ld make a triumphant junction ) ! army ( ,sir ,william ,h[e4 ,s*uyl] 0 unc]ta9 z to ! plans & =ce ( ! enemy4 ,if in=mation ga!r$ f sc\ts & a captur$ spy might be reli$ on1 ,ticond]oga w\ld soon be attack$4 ,?is in=mation he transmitt$ to ,wa%+ton f ,=t ,edw>d on ! #af?1 ! v day t ,burgoyne emb>k$ at ,/4 ,johns4 ,on ! foll[+ day ,s*uyl] 0 at ,ticond]oga4 ,! works 7 n 9 su* a /ate ( =w>dness z he _h anticipat$1 ow+ to ! t>dy arrival ( troops & ! want ( a suffici5t numb] ( artific]s4 ,! works 9 "q relat$ *iefly to ,m\nt ,indep5d5ce1 a high circul> hill on ! ea/ side ( ! lake1 imm$iately opposite to ! old =t1 & consid]$ ! mo/ def5sible4 ,a /> =t ) pickets cr[n$ ! summit ( ! hill1 :i* 0 table l&2 half way d[n ! side ( a hill 0 a batt]y1 & at its foot 7 /rongly intr5*$ works well m\nt$ ) cannon4 ,"h ! ,fr5* g5]al1 ,de ,f]mois1 :o _h *>ge ( ?is =t1 0 po/$4 ,z ?is "p ( ,lake ,*ampla9 is n>r[1 a connection 0 kept up betwe5 ! two =ts by a float+ bridge1 support$ on tw5ty-two sunk5 pi]s 9 caissons1 =m$ ( v /rong timb]4 ,betwe5 ! pi]s 7 sep>ate floats1 fifty feet long & twelve feet wide1 /rongly connect$ by iron *a9s & rivets4 ,on ! nor? side ( ! bridge 0 a boom1 compos$ ( l>ge pieces ( timb]1 secur$ by rivet$ bolts1 & beside ?is 0 a d\ble iron *a9 ) l9ks an in* & a half squ>e4 ,! bridge1 boom1 & *a9 7 f\r hundr$ y>ds 9 l5g?4 ,?is imm5se "w1 ! labor ( mon?s1 on :i* no exp5se _h be5 sp>$1 0 int5d$1 :ile x af=d$ a communication betwe5 ! two =ts1 to protect ! upp] "p ( ! lake1 pres5t+1 "u cov] ( _! guns1 a b>ri] :i* x 0 presum$ no ho/ile %ip w\ld be able to break ?r\gh4 ,illu/ration3 ,,ru9s ,,( ,,=t ,,ticond]oga4 ,vol4 ,i4 ,hav+ not$ ! /ate ( affairs & ! wants ( ! g>rison1 ,s*uyl] ha/5$ to ,=t ,george1 :5ce he s5t on provisions = upw>ds ( sixty days2 & f ! banks ( ! ,hudson1 additional c>p5t]s & work+ cattle4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,burgoyne1 ) 8 amphibi\s & semi-b>b>\s armam5t1 0 advanc+ up ! lake4 ,by ! #bd?1 sc\ts began to br+ 9 ^w ( ! approa*+ foe4 ,b>k canoes _h be5 se5 fill$ ) :ite m5 & savages4 ,!n ?ree vessels "u sail1 & "o at an*or above ,split ,rock1 & beh9d x ! radeau1 ,?und]]4 ,anon came ^w ( encampm5ts suffici5t = a l>ge body ( troops on bo? sides ( ,gillil&'s ,creek1 ) bateaux ply+ ab\t its wat]s & pa9t$ w>riors glid+ ab\t 9 canoes4 ,/4 ,clair wrote ^w ( all ?is to ,s*uyl]1 & t x 0 suppos$ ! enemy 7 wait+ ! arrival ( m =ce4 ,s*uyl] urg$ ,wa%+ton = re9=cem5ts z soon z possible1 & ha/5$ to ,albany to br+ up ! militia4 ,:ile !re he receiv$ ^w f ,/4 ,clair t ! enemy's fleet & army 7 arriv$ at ,cr[n ,po9t1 & _h s5t (f deta*m5ts1 "o up ,ott] ,creek to cut (f ! communication by ,sk5esbor\gh1 & ano!r on ! we/ side ( ! lake to cut (f ,=t ,george4 ,claims = assi/ance came hurry+ on f o!r qu>t]s4 ,a l>ge =ce 7,/4 ,leg]'s7 0 said to be arriv$ at ,oswego1 & ,sir ,john ,johnson ) 8 myrmidons on 8 way to attack ,=t ,s*uyl]1 ! g>rison ( :i* 0 weak & poorly suppli$ ) cannon4 ,s*uyl] be/irs himself ) 8 usual zeal amid ! ?ick5+ al>ms4 ,he writes urg5t lett]s to ! committee ( safety ( ,new ,york1 to ,g5]al ,putnam at ,peekskill1 to ! ,gov]nor ( ,connecticut1 to ! ,presid5t ( ,massa*usetts1 to ! committee ( ,b]k%ire1 & la/ly to ,wa%+ton1 /at+ ! imp5d+ dang]s & implor+ re9=cem5ts4 ,he exhorts ,g5]al ,h]kim] to keep ! militia ( ,tryon ,c\nty 9 read9ess to protect ! we/]n fronti] & to *eck ! inroad ( ,sir ,john ,johnson1 & he assures ,/4 ,clair t he w move to 8 aid ) ! militia ( ,new ,york z soon z he c collect !m4 ,dang]s accumulate at ,ticond]oga accord+ to advices f ,/4 ,clair 7#bh?74 ,sev5 ( ! enemy's vessels are ly+ at ,cr[n ,po9t2 ! re/ ( _! fleet is probably b a little l[] d[n4 ,morn+ guns are he>d di/9ctly at v>i\s places4 ,"s troops h deb>k$ & encamp$ at ,*imney ,po9t4 ,!re is no prospect1 he says1 ( be+ able to def5d ,ticond]oga unless militia come 91 & he has ?\ght ( call+ 9 ^? f ,b]k%ire4 ,%\ld ! enemy inve/ & blockade u1 writes he1 we are infallibly ru9$2 we %all be oblig$ to ab&on ?is side 7( ! lake71 & !n !y w soon =ce ! o!r f u1 nor d ,i see t a retreat w 9 any %ape be practicable4 ,! enemy came advanc+ up ! lake on ! #cj?1 _! ma9 body "u ,burgoyne on ! we/ side1 ! ,g]man res]ve "u ,b>on ,ri$esel on ! ea/2 communication be+ ma9ta9$ by frigates & gunboats1 :i*1 9 a mann]1 kept pace betwe5 !m4 ,on ! #a/ ( ,july1 ,burgoyne encamp$ f\r miles nor? ( ,ticond]oga1 & began to intr5* & to ?r[ a boom across ! lake4 ,8 advanc$ gu>d "u ,g5]al ,fras] took po/ at ,?ree ,mile ,po9t1 & ! %ips an*or$ j out ( gun%ot ( ! =t4 ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair 0 a gallant ,scot*man :o _h se5 s]vice 9 ! old ,fr5* w> z well z 9 ?is1 & beheld ! =ce array$ aga9/ him )\t dismay4 ,x is true 8 g>rison 0 n num]\s1 n exce$+ ?ree ?\s& five hundr$ m51 ( :om n9e hundr$ 7 militia4 ,!y 7 badly equipp$ also1 & few _h bayonets2 yet !y 7 9 good he>t4 ,s*uyl] at ?is "t 0 at ,albany1 s5d+ up re9=cem5ts ( ,cont95tal troops & militia1 & await+ ! arrival ( fur!r re9=cem5ts1 = :i* sloops _h be5 s5t d[n to ,peekskill4 ,he 0 endeavor+ also to provide = ! security ( ! dep>tm5t 9 o!r qu>t]s4 ,! savages _h be5 scalp+ 9 ! neighborhood ( ,=t ,s*uyl]2 a set ( r5egade ,indians 7 h>ass+ ! settlem5ts on ! ,susquehanna2 & ! ?reat5+s ( ,brant1 ! fam\s ,indian *ief1 & ! prospect ( a ,briti% inroad by ! way ( ,oswego1 _h spread t]ror ?r\gh ,tryon ,c\nty1 ! inhabitants ( :i* call$ ^u him = support4 ,su* 0 ! /ate ( affairs 9 ! nor?1 ( :i* ,wa%+ton f "t to "t _h be5 in=m$4 ,an attack on ,ticond]oga appe>$ to be imp5d+2 b z ! g>rison 0 9 good he>t1 ! comm&] resolute1 & troops 7 on ! way to re9=ce him a spirit$ & p]haps successful resi/ance 0 anticipat$ by ,wa%+ton4 ,8 surprise may !re=e be imag9$ on receiv+ a lett] f ,s*uyl]1 dat$ ,july #g?1 convey+ ! a/\nd+ intellig5ce t ,ticond]oga 0 evacuat$6 ,s*uyl] _h j receiv$ ! news at ,/illwat] on ! ,hudson :5 on 8 way ) re9=cem5ts = ! =tress4 ,! fir/ acc\nt 0 s vague t ,wa%+ton hop$ x might prove incorrect4 ,x 0 confirm$ by ano!r lett] f ,s*uyl]1 dat$ on ! #i? at ,=t ,edw>d4 ,a "p ( ! g>rison _h be5 pursu$ by a deta*m5t ( ! enemy z f> z ,=t ,anne 9 t neighborhood1 :]e ! latt] _h be5 repuls$2 z to ,/4 ,clair himself & ! ma9 "p ( 8 =ces1 !y _h ?r[n !mselves into ! =e/1 & no?+ 0 kn[n :at _h become ( !m6 ,i am "h1 writes ,s*uyl]1 at ! head ( a h&ful ( m51 n above fifte5 hundr$1 ) little ammunition1 n above five r\nds to a man1 hav+ nei!r balls nor lead to make any4 ,! c\ntry is 9 ! deepe/ con/]nation2 no c>riages to remove ! /ores f ,=t ,george1 :i* ,i expect e mom5t to he> is attack$2 & :at adds to my di/ress is t a report prevails t ,i _h giv5 ord]s = ! evacuation ( ,ticond]oga4 ,wa%+ton's fir/ att5tion 0 to supply ! wants ( ,g5]al ,s*uyl]4 ,an express 0 s5t to ,spr+field = musket c>tridges1 gunp[d]1 lead1 & c>tridge pap]s4 ,t5 pieces ( artill]y ) h>ness & prop] (fic]s 7 to be =w>d$ f ,peekskill1 z well z intr5*+ tools4 ,( t5ts he _h none to furni%1 nei!r c\ld heavy cannon be sp>$ f ! def5ce ( ! ,highl&s4 ,six hundr$ recruits1 on _! m>* f ,massa*usetts to ,peekskill1 7 ord]$ to repair to 8 aid--?is 0 all ! =ce t ,wa%+ton c\ld v5ture at ?is mom5t to s5d2 b ?is addition to 8 troops1 suppos+ ^? "u ,/4 ,clair %\ld h come 91 & any numb] ( militia h turn$ out1 w\ld probably =m an army equal1 if n sup]ior1 to t said to be "u ,burgoyne4 ,beside1 x 0 ,wa%+ton's idea t ! latt] w\ld susp5d 8 op]ations until ,g5]al ,h[e %\ld make a movem5t 9 conc]t4 ,suppos+ t movem5t w\ld be an imm$iate attempt aga9/ ! ,highl&s1 he ord]$ ,sullivan ) 8 division to ,peekskill to re9=ce ,g5]al ,putnam4 ,at ! same "t he advanc$ ) 8 ma9 army to ,pompton1 & !nce to ! ,clove1 a rugg$ defile ?r\gh ! ,highl&s on ! we/ side ( ! ,hudson4 ,we w leave ,wa%+ton at 8 encampm5t 9 ! ,clove1 anxi\sly wat*+ ! movem5ts ( ! fleet & ! l[] army1 :ile we turn to ! nor? to expla9 ! my/]i\s retreat ( ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair4 ,9 ! acc\nts giv5 ( ! approa* ( ,burgoyne to ,ticond]oga1 x 0 /at$ t he _h encamp$ f\r miles nor? ( ! =tress & intr5*$ himself4 ,on ! #b;d ( ,july1 ,indian sc\ts made _! appe>ance 9 ! vic9ity ( a blockh\se & "s outworks ab\t ! /rait or *annel lead+ to ,lake ,george4 ,z ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair did n ?9k ! g>rison suffici5t to def5d all ! outpo/s1 ^! works ) "s adjac5t saw-mills 7 set on fire & ab&on$4 ,! extreme left ( ,ticond]oga 0 weak1 & might easily be turn$2 a po/ _h !re=e be5 e/abli%$ 9 ! prec$+ ye>1 ne>ly half a mile 9 advance ( ! old ,fr5* l9es1 on an em95ce to ! nor? ( !m4 ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair1 ?r\gh s+ul> remissness1 _h neglect$ to secure x4 ,burgoyne soon discov]$ ?is neglect1 & ha/5$ to deta* ,g5]al ,phillips & ,fras] ) a body ( infantry & light artill]y to take possession ( ?is po/4 ,!y did s )\t opposition4 ,heavy guns 7 m\nt$ ^u x2 ,fras]'s :ole corps 0 /ation$ !re2 ! po/ comm&$ ! communication by l& & wat] ) ,lake ,george1 s z to cut (f all supplies f t qu>t]4 ,9 fact1 su* 7 ! advantages expect$ f ?is po/1 ?us neglect$ by ,/4 ,clair1 t ! ,briti% gave x ! significant "n ( ,m\nt ,hope4 ,! enemy n[ proce$$ gradually to inve/ ,ticond]oga4 ,a l9e ( troops 0 drawn f ! we/]n "p ( ,m\nt ,hope r\nd to ,?ree ,mile ,po9t1 :]e ,g5]al ,fras] 0 po/$ ) ! advance gu>d1 :ile ,g5]al ,ri$esel encamp$ ) ! ,g]man res]ve 9 a p>allel l9e on ! opposite side ( ,lake ,*ampla91 at ! foot ( ,m\nt ,indep5d5ce4 ,= two days ! enemy occupi$ !mselves 9 mak+ _! advances & secur+ ^! positions1 reg>dless ( a cannonade kept up by ! ,am]ican batt]ies4 ,) all ! pa9s & exp5se lavi%$ by ! ,am]icans to r5d] ^! works impregnable1 !y _h /rangely neglect$ ! ma/] key by :i* !y 7 all comm&$4 ,?is 0 ,sug> ,hill1 a rugg$ height1 ! t]m9ation ( a m\nta9 ridge :i* sep>ates ,lake ,*ampla9 f ,lake ,george4 ,x /ood to ! s\? ( ,ticond]oga1 beyond ! n>r[ *annel :i* connect$ ! two lakes1 & rose precipit\sly f ! wat]s ( ,*ampla9 to ! height ( six hundr$ feet4 ,x _h be5 pron\nc$ by ! ,am]icans too di/ant to be dang]\s4 ,colonel ,trumbull1 "s "t an aide-de-camp to ,wa%+ton1 _h prov$ ! contr>y 9 ! prec$+ ye> by ?r[+ a %ot f a six-p\nd] 9 ! =t ne>ly to ! summit4 ,x 0 !n pron\nc$ inaccessible to an enemy4 ,?is ,trumbull _h likewise prov$ to be an error1 by clamb]+ ) ,arnold & ,wayne to ! top1 :5ce !y p]ceiv$ t a practicable road = artill]y might easily & readily be made4 ,trumbull _h insi/$ t ?is 0 ! true po9t = ! =t1 comm&+ ! neighbor+ heights1 ! n>r[ p>ts ( bo? lakes1 & ! communication betwe54 ,8 sugge/ions 7 disreg>d$2 _! wisdom 0 n[ to be prov$4 ,! ,briti% g5]al1 ,phillips1 on tak+ 8 position1 _h reg>d$ ! hill ) a practis$ eye4 ,he caus$ x to be reconnoitr$ by a skilful eng9e]4 ,! report 0 t x ov]look$ & _h ! entire comm& ( ,=t ,ticond]oga & ,=t ,indep5d5ce--be+ ab\t f\rte5 hundr$ y>ds f ! =m]1 & fifte5 hundr$ f ! latt]2 t ! gr\nd c\ld be levell$ = cannon1 & a road cut up ! defiles ( ! m\nta9 9 f\r & tw5ty h\rs4 ,measures 7 in/antly tak5 to plant a batt]y on t height4 ,:ile ! ,am]ican g>risons 7 entirely engag$ 9 a diff]5t direction1 cannonad+ ,m\nt ,hope & ! ,briti% l9es )\t mat]ial effect1 & )\t provok+ a reply1 ! ,briti% troops 7 busy ?r\gh\t ! day & night cutt+ a road ?r\gh rocks & trees & up rugg$ defiles4 ,guns1 ammunition & /ores1 all 7 c>ri$ up ! hill 9 ! night2 ! cannon 7 haul$ up f tree to tree1 & be=e morn+ ! gr\nd 0 levell$ = ! batt]y on :i* !y 7 to be m\nt$4 ,to ?is "w1 ?us a*iev$ by a c\p de ma91 !y gave ! "n ( ,=t ,defiance4 ,on ! #e? ( ,july1 to _! a/oni%m5t & con/]nation1 ! g>rison beheld a legion ( r$-coats on ! summit ( ?is hill1 con/ruct+ works :i* mu/ soon lay ! =tress at _! m]cy4 ,9 ?is appall+ em]g5cy1 ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair call$ a c\ncil ( w>4 ,:at 0 to be done8 ,! batt]ies f ?is new =t w\ld probably be op5 ! next day3 by t "t ,ticond]oga might be completely inve/$1 & ! :ole g>rison expos$ to capture4 ,!y _h n =ce suffici5t = "o half ! works1 & ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 suppos$ to be at ,albany1 c\ld af=d !m no relief4 ,! dang] 0 imm95t2 delay might prove fatal4 ,x 0 unanim\sly det]m9$ to evacuate bo? ,ticond]oga & ,m\nt ,indep5d5ce t v night1 & to retreat to ,sk5esbor\gh 7n[ ,:itehall71 at ! upp] "p ( ! lake1 ab\t ?irty miles di/ant1 :]e !re 0 a /ockad$ =t4 ,! ma9 body ( ! army1 l$ by ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair1 7 to cross to ,m\nt ,indep5d5ce & pu% = ,sk5esbor\gh by l&1 tak+ a circuit\s r\te ?r\gh ! woods on ! ea/ side ( ! lake1 by ! way ( ,ca/leton4 ,! cannon1 /ores & provisions1 toge!r ) ! w\nd$ & ! wom51 7 to be emb>k$ on bo>d ( two hundr$ bateaux & conduct$ to ! upp] extremity ( ! lake by ,colonel ,long ) six hundr$ m51 two hundr$ ( :om1 9 five arm$ galleys1 7 to =m a re>-gu>d4 ,x 0 n[ ?ree o'clock 9 ! aft]noon2 yet all ! prep>ations 7 to be made = ! com+ night1 & t ) z little bu/le & movem5t z possible1 = !y 7 ov]look$ by ,=t ,defiance1 & _! int5tions might be suspect$4 ,ev]y?+1 !re=e1 0 done quietly1 b al]tly2 9 ! meantime1 to amuse ! enemy a cannonade 0 kept up e half h\r t[>d ! new batt]y on ! hill4 ,z soon z ! ev5+ clos$1 & _! movem5ts c\ld n be discov]$1 !y began 9 all ha/e to load ! boats4 ,su* ( ! cannon z c\ld n be tak5 7 ord]$ to be spik$4 ,ev]y?+ 0 conduct$ ) su* sil5ce & address t1 al?\gh x 0 a moonlight night1 ! flotilla dep>t$ undiscov]$1 & 0 soon "u ! %ad[s ( m\nta9s & ov]hang+ =e/s4 ,! retreat by l& 0 n conduct$ ) equal discretion & my/]y4 ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair _h cross$ ov] ! bridge to ! ,v]mont side ( ! lake by ?ree o'clock 9 ! morn+1 & set =w>d ) 8 advance ?r\gh ! woods t[>d ,hubb>dton2 b1 be=e ! re>-gu>d "u ,colonel ,francis got 9 motion1 ! h\se at ,=t ,indep5d5ce1 :i* _h be5 occupi$ by ! ,fr5* g5]al1 ,de ,f]mois1 0 set on fire--by 8 ord]s1 x is said1 ?\gh we are lo? to *>ge him ) su* indiscretion1 su* gross & wanton violation ( ! plan ( retreat4 ,! consequ5ces 7 disa/r\s4 ,! ,briti% s5tries at ,m\nt ,hope 7 a/oni%$ by a conflagration sudd5ly light+ up ,m\nt ,indep5d5ce & reveal+ ! ,am]ican troops 9 full retreat2 = ! re>-gu>d1 disconc]t$ by ?is sudd5 exposure1 press$ =w>d = ! woods 9 ! utmo/ ha/e & confusion4 ,! drums beat to arms 9 ! ,briti% camp4 ,al>m guns 7 fir$ f ,m\nt ,hope2 ,g5]al ,fras] da%$ into ,ticond]oga ) 8 pickets1 giv+ ord]s = 8 brigade to arm 9 all ha/e & foll[4 ,by daybreak he _h hoi/$ ! ,briti% flag ov] ! des]t$ =tress2 be=e sunrise he _h pass$ ! bridge & 0 9 full pursuit ( ! ,am]ican re>-gu>d4 ,burgoyne's measures 7 prompt4 ,g5]al ,ri$esel 0 ord]$ to foll[ & support ,fras] ) a "p ( ! ,g]man troops2 g>risons 7 ?r[n into ,ticond]oga & ,m\nt ,indep5d5ce2 ! ma9 "p ( ! army 0 emb>k$ on bo>d ( ! frigates & gunboats2 ! float+ bridge ) its boom & *a91 :i* _h co/ mon?s to con/ruct1 0 brok5 ?r\gh by n9e o'clock2 :5 ,burgoyne set out ) 8 squadron 9 pursuit ( ! flotilla4 ,we left ! latt] mak+ its retreat on ! prec$+ ev5+ t[>ds ,sk5esbor\gh4 ,! lake above ,ticond]oga becomes s n>r[ t1 9 ^? times1 x 0 frequ5tly call$ ,s\? ,riv]4 ,! bateaux1 deeply lad51 made _! way sl[ly 9 a l5g!n$ l9e4 ,! re>-gu>d ( arm$ galleys foll[$ at w>y di/ance4 ,no imm$iate pursuit1 h[ev]1 0 appreh5d$4 ,! float+ bridge 0 consid]$ an effectual imp$im5t to ! enemy's fleet4 ,ab\t ?ree o'clock 9 ! aft]noon ( ! succe$+ day1 ! heavily lad5 bateaux arriv$ at ,sk5esbor\gh4 ,! disemb>kation _h sc>cely comm5c$ :5 ! ?und]+ ( artill]y 0 he>d f bel[4 ,c\ld ! enemy be at h&8 ,x 0 ev5 s4 ,! ,briti% gunboats1 hav+ pu%$ on 9 advance ( ! frigates1 _h ov]tak5 & 7 fir+ ^u ! galleys4 ,! latt] def5d$ !mselves = a :ile1 b at l5g? two /ruck & ?ree 7 bl[n up4 ,! fugitives f !m br\ght ^w t ! ,briti% %ips n be+ able to come up1 troops & ,indians 7 l&+ f !m & scrambl+ up ! hills1 int5d+ to get 9 ! re> ( ! =t & cut (f all retreat4 ,all n[ 0 con/]nation & confusion4 ,! bateaux1 ! /oreh\ses1 ! =t1 ! mill 7 all set on fire1 & a g5]al flight took place t[>d ,=t ,anne1 ab\t twelve miles di/ant4 ,"s made _! way 9 boats up ,wood ,creek1 a w9d+ /ream4 ,! ma9 body "u ,colonel ,long retreat$ by a n>r[ defile cut ?r\gh ! woods1 h>ass$ all night by al>ms t ! ,indians 7 close 9 pursuit4 ,bo? p>ties rea*$ ,=t ,anne by daybreak4 ,x 0 a small picket$ =t1 ne> ! junction ( ,wood ,creek & ,ea/ ,creek1 ab\t sixte5 miles f ,=t ,edw>d4 ,g5]al ,s*uyl] arriv$ at ! latt] place on ! foll[+ day4 ,! numb] ( troops ) him 0 inconsid]able1 b he>+ ( ,colonel ,long's situation1 he imm$iately s5t him a small re9=cem5t1 ) provisions & ammunition1 & urg$ him to ma9ta9 8 po/ resolutely4 ,on ! same day ,colonel ,long's sc\ts br\ght 9 ^w t !re 7 ,briti% r$-coats approa*+4 ,!y 7 9 fact a regim5t "u ,lieut5ant-colonel ,hill1 deta*$ f ,sk5esbor\gh by ,burgoyne 9 pursuit ( ! fugitives4 ,long salli$ =? to meet !m1 po/+ himself at a rocky defile4 ,z ! enemy advanc$ he op5$ a heavy fire ^u !m 9 front2 ! ,briti% took po/ ^u a high hill to _! "r1 :]e !y 7 w>mly besieg$ = ne>ly two h\rs1 & w\ld c]ta9ly h be5 =c$ _h n "s ( _! ,indian allies arriv$4 ,?is *ang$ ! =tune ( ! day4 ,! ,am]icans _h ne>ly exp5d$ _! ammunition1 & _h n en\gh left to cope ) ?is new enemy4 ,!y retreat$1 !re=e1 to ,=t ,anne1 c>ry+ ) !m a numb] ( prison]s4 ,suppos+ ! troops "u ,colonel ,hill an advance gu>d ( ,burgoyne's army1 !y set fire to ! =t & pu%$ on to ,=t ,edw>d4 ,/4 ,clair's retreat ?r\gh ! woods f ,m\nt ,indep5d5ce cont9u$ ! fir/ day until night1 :5 he arriv$ at ,ca/leton1 ?irty miles f ,ticond]oga4 ,8 re>-gu>d halt$ ab\t six miles %ort1 at ,hubb>dton1 to await ! arrival ( /raggl]s4 ,x 0 compos$ ( ?ree regim5ts1 "u ,colonels ,se? ,w>n]1 ,francis & ,hale2 9 all ab\t ?irte5 hundr$ m54 ,e>ly ! next morn+1 a sultry morn+ ( ,july1 :ile !y 7 tak+ _! breakfa/1 !y 7 />tl$ by ! report ( fire-arms4 ,_! s5tries _h dis*>g$ _! muskets1 & came runn+ 9 ) ^w t ! enemy 7 at h&4 ,x 0 ,g5]al ,fras]1 ) 8 advance ( eight hundr$ & fifty m51 :o _h press$ =w>d 9 ! latt] "p ( ! night1 & n[ attack$ ! ,am]icans ) great _s1 not)/&+ _! sup]iority 9 numb]s2 9 fact he expect$ to be promptly re9=c$ by ,ri$esel & 8 ,g]mans4 ,! ,am]icans met ! ,briti% ) great _s2 b at ! v comm5cem5t ( ! action1 ,colonel ,hale1 ) a deta*m5t plac$ "u 8 comm& to protect ! re>1 gave way1 leav+ ,w>n] & ,francis ) b sev5 hundr$ m5 to be> ! brunt ( ! battle4 ,^! po/$ !mselves beh9d logs & trees 9 'backwood' /yle1 :5ce !y kept up a de/ructive fire1 & 7 evid5tly ga9+ ! advantage1 :5 ,g5]al ,ri$esel came press+ into ! action ) 8 ,g]man troops2 drums beat+ & colors fly+4 ,!re 0 n[ an impetu\s *>ge ) ! bayonet4 ,colonel ,francis 0 among ! fir/ :o fell1 gallantly fight+ at ! head ( 8 m54 ,! ,am]icans1 ?9k+ ! :ole ,g]man =ce ^u !m1 gave way & fl$1 leav+ ! gr\nd cov]$ ) _! dead & w\nd$4 ,_m o!rs :o _h be5 w\nd$ p]i%$ 9 ! woods1 :]e !y _h tak5 refuge4 ,_! :ole loss 9 kill$1 w\nd$ & tak51 0 upw>ds ( ?ree hundr$2 t ( ! enemy "o hundr$ & eighty-?ree4 ,! noise ( ! fir+ :5 ! action comm5c$ _h rea*$ ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair at ,ca/leton4 ,he imm$iately s5t ord]s to two militia regim5ts :i* 7 9 8 re>1 & )9 two miles ( ! battle-gr\nd to ha/5 to ! assi/ance ( 8 re>-gu>d4 ,!y refus$ to obey & hurri$ =w>d to ,ca/leton4 ,at ?is juncture ,/4 ,clair receiv$ in=mation ( ,burgoyne's arrival at ,sk5esbor\gh1 & ! de/ruction ( ! ,am]ican works !re3 fe>+ to be int]cept$ at ,=t ,anne1 he imm$iately *ang$ 8 r\te1 /ruck into ! woods on 8 left1 & direct$ 8 m>* to ,rutl&1 leav+ ^w = ,w>n] to foll[ him4 ,! latt] ov]took him two days aft]w>ds1 ) 8 %att]$ =ce r$uc$ to n9ety m54 ,z to ,colonel ,hale1 :o _h press$ t[>ds ,ca/leton at ! beg9n+ ( ! action1 he & 8 m5 7 ov]tak5 ! same day by ! enemy1 & ! :ole p>ty captur$ )\t mak+ any fight4 ,x has be5 alleg$ 9 8 excuse1 ) app>5t ju/ice1 t he & a l>ge portion ( 8 m5 7 9 feeble heal? & unfit = action2 = 8 own "p he di$ :ile yet a prison]1 & nev] _h ! opportunity :i* he s\ght to v9dicate himself be=e a c\rt-m>tial4 ,on ! #ab? ,/4 ,clair rea*$ ,=t ,edw>d1 8 troops hagg>d & exhau/$ by _! long retreat ?r\gh ! woods4 ,su* is ! /ory ( ! cata/rophe at ,=t ,ticond]oga :i* caus$ s mu* surprise & conc]n to ,wa%+ton1 & ( ! sev5 days' my/]i\s disappe>ance ( ,/4 ,clair :i* kept e "o 9 ! mo/ pa9ful susp5se4 ,! loss ( artill]y1 ammunition1 provisions & /ores1 9 consequ5ce ( ! evacuation ( ^! nor!rn po/s 0 prodigi\s1 b ! wor/ effect 0 ! con/]nation spread ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry4 ,a panic prevail$ at ,albany1 ! p runn+ ab\t z if di/ract$1 s5d+ (f _! goods & furniture4 ,! great b>ri]s ( ! ,nor? x 0 said 7 brok5 ?r\gh1 & !re 0 no?+ to *eck ! triumphant c>e] ( ! enemy4 ,,*apt] ,,xliii4 ,,exploits ,,& ,,movem5ts4--,,h[e ,,9 ,,! ,,*esapeake4 ,a spirit$ exploit to ! ea/w>d 0 p]=m$ dur+ ! preval5ce ( adv]se news f ! ,nor?4 ,g5]al ,prescott _h comm& ( ! ,briti% =ces 9 ,rhode ,isl&4 ,8 h>% treatm5t ( ,colonel ,e?an ,all51 & 8 haughty & arrogant conduct on v>i\s occasions _h r5d]$ him peculi>ly odi\s to ! ,am]icans4 ,lieut5ant-colonel ,b>ton1 :o 0 /ation$ ) a =ce ( ,rhode ,isl& militia on ! ma9l&1 receiv$ ^w t ,prescott 0 qu>t]$ at a c\ntry h\se ne> ! we/]n %ore ( ! isl&1 ab\t f\r miles f ,newport1 totally unconsci\s ( dang] ?\gh 9 a v expos$ situation4 ,he det]m9$1 if possible1 to surprise & capture him4 ,=ty resolute m5 jo9$ him 9 ! ent]prise4 ,emb>k+ at night 9 two boats at ,w>wick ,neck1 !y pull$ quietly across ! bay ) muffl$ o>s1 undiscov]$ by ! %ips ( w> & gu>d-boats2 l&$ 9 sil5ce2 elud$ ! vigilance ( ! gu>d /ation$ ne> ! h\se2 captur$ ! s5try at ! door1 & surpris$ ! g5]al 9 8 b$4 ,8 aide-de-camp leap$ f ! w9d[1 b 0 likewise tak54 ,colonel ,b>ton return$ ) equal sil5ce & address1 & arriv$ safe at ,w>wick ) 8 prison]s4 ,a sword 0 vot$ to him by ,congress & he receiv$ a colonel's commission 9 ! regul> army4 ,wa%+ton hail$ ! capture ( ,prescott z a peculi>ly =tunate circum/ance1 furni%+ him ) an equival5t = ,g5]al ,lee4 ,he accord+ly wrote to ,sir ,william ,h[e1 propos+ ! ex*ange4 ,no imm$iate reply 0 receiv$ to ?is lett]1 ,sir ,william ,h[e be+ at sea2 9 ! meantime ,prescott rema9$ 9 durance4 ,wa%+ton cont9u$ 8 anxi\s ex]tions to c\nt]act ! op]ations ( ! enemy2 =w>d+ artill]y & ammunition to ,s*uyl]1 ) all ! camp furniture t c\ld be sp>$ f 8 own encampm5t & f ,peekskill4 ,a "p ( ,nixon's brigade 0 all ! re9=cem5t he c\ld af=d 9 8 pres5t situation4 ,s*uyl] _h e>ne/ly desir$ ! assi/ance ( an active (fic] well acqua9t$ ) ! c\ntry4 ,wa%+ton s5t him ,arnold4 ,! "q ( rank ab\t :i* ,arnold 0 s t5aci\s 0 yet unsettl$1 & ?\gh1 _h 8 promotion be5 regul>1 he w\ld h be5 sup]ior 9 comm& to ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair1 he assur$ ,wa%+ton t on ! pres5t occasion 8 claim %\ld create no dispute4 ,s*uyl] 9 ! meantime1 aid$ by ,kosciuszko ! ,pole1 :o 0 eng9e] 9 8 dep>tm5t1 _h select$ two positions on ,moses ,creek1 f\r miles bel[ ,=t ,edw>d1 :]e ! troops :i* _h retreat$ f ,ticond]oga1 & "p ( ! militia 7 ?r[+ up works4 ,to imp$e ! advance ( ! enemy he _h caus$ trees to be fell$ into ,wood ,creek1 s z to r5d] x unnavigable1 & ! roads betwe5 ,=t ,edw>d & ,=t ,anne to be brok5 up2 ! cattle 9 t direction to be br\ght away1 & ! =age de/roy$4 ,he _h drawn (f ! g>rison f ,=t ,george1 & left ! build+s 9 flames4 ,wa%+ton *e]$ on 8 fai?ful coadjutor4 ,8 lett]s to ,s*uyl] 7 full ( t confid5t hope1 f\nd$ on sagaci\s =eca/1 ) :i* he 0 prone to animate 8 g5]als 9 times ( d\bt & difficulty4 ,?\gh our affairs = "s days pa/ h worn a d>k & gloomy aspect1 ,i yet look =w>d to a =tunate & happy *ange4 ,i tru/ ,g5]al ,burgoyne's army w meet soon] or lat] an effectual *eck1 &1 z ,i sugge/$ be=e1 t ! success he has _h w precipitate 8 ru94 ,he po9t$ out t ,burgoyne 9 act+ 9 deta*m5t 0 pursu+ ! plan mo/ favorable to ! ,am]ican cause4 ,if "s ( 8 deta*m5ts c\ld be cut (f1 x w\ld h1 he said1 a mo/ inspirit+ effect4 ,he also address$ circul>s to ! brigadi]-g5]als ( militia 9 ! we/]n portions ( ! ,ea/]n ,/ates1 urg+ re9=cem5ts = ,s*uyl]4 ,! evacuation ( ,ticond]oga1 he %[$ !m1 _h op5$ ! door = ! invasion ( _! di/rict1 & t ,burgoyne1 if n vigor\sly oppos$1 w\ld be enabl$ to =m a junction ) ,g5]al ,h[e1 & !reby sev] ! communication betwe5 ! ,ea/]n & ,nor!rn ,/ates4 ,wa%+ton n[ ord]$ t all ! vessels & riv] craft1 n requir$ at ,albany1 %\ld be s5t d[n to ,new ,w9dsor & ,fi%kill1 & kept 9 read9ess2 = he knew n h[ soon ! movem5ts ( ,g5]al ,h[e might r5d] x sudd5ly necess>y to transport "p ( 8 =ces up ! ,hudson4 ,fur!r lett]s f ,s*uyl] urg$ ! increas+ exig5cies ( 8 situation4 ,x 0 h>ve/ "t4 ,! militia1 impati5t at be+ deta9$ f _! rural labors1 7 leav+ him 9 great numb]s4 ,9 a c\ncil ( g5]al (fic]s x _h be5 ?\ght advisable to give leave ( abs5ce to half1 le/ ! :ole %\ld dep>t4 ,he fe>$ ^? :o rema9$ w\ld d s b a few days4 ,! enemy 7 /eadily employ$ cutt+ a road t[>d him f ,sk5esbor\gh4 ,9 ?is position ( affairs1 he urg$ to be re9=c$ z spe$ily z possible4 ,wa%+ton1 9 reply1 in=m$ him t he _h ord]$ a fur!r re9=cem5t ( ,g5]al ,glov]'s brigade1 :i* 0 all he c\ld possibly furni% 9 8 own exig5cies4 ,he tru/$ affairs ) ,s*uyl] w\ld soon we> a m smil+ aspect1 t ! ,ea/]n ,/ates1 :o 7 s deeply conc]n$ 9 ! matt]1 w\ld ex]t !mselves by effectual succors to enable him to *eck ! progress ( ! enemy & repel a dang] by :i* !y 7 imm$iately ?reat5$4 ,i h direct$ ,g5]al ,l9coln to repair to y z spe$ily z ! /ate ( 8 heal?1 :i* is n v p]fect1 w p]mit2 ?is g5tleman has always support$ ! "* ( a judici\s1 brave1 active (fic]1 & he is exce$+ly popul> 9 ! ,/ate ( ,massa*usetts1 to :i* he belongs2 he w h a degree ( influ5ce ov] ! militia :i* _c fail ( be+ highly advantage\s4 ,wa%+ton highly approv$ ( a measure sugge/$ by ,s*uyl]1 ( /ation+ a body ( troops some:]e ab\t ! ,hamp%ire ,grants 7,v]mont17 s z to be 9 ! re> or on ! flank ( ,burgoyne1 %\ld he advance4 ,x w\ld make ! latt]1 he said1 v circumspect 9 8 advances1 if x did n entirely prev5t !m4 ,x w\ld keep him 9 cont9ual anxiety = 8 re>1 & oblige him to leave ! po/s beh9d him mu* /rong] ?an he w\ld o!rwise d4 ,he advis$ t ,g5]al ,l9coln %\ld h ! comm& ( ! corps ?us po/$1 z no p]son c\ld be m prop] = x4 ,b n[ ! att5tion ( ! comm&]-9-*ief is call$ to ! sea-bo>d4 ,on ! #bc;d ( ,july ! fleet1 s long ! object ( wat*ful solicitude1 actually put to sea4 ,its de/9ation 0 /ill a matt] ( conjecture4 ,j aft] x _h sail$ a "y man pres5t$ himself at "o ( ,g5]al ,putnam's outpo/s4 ,he _h be5 a prison] 9 ,new ,york1 he said1 b _h receiv$ 8 lib]ty & a l>ge rew>d on und]tak+ to be ! be>] ( a lett] f ,g5]al ,h[e to ,burgoyne4 ,?is lett] 8 feel+s ( patriotism prompt$ him to deliv] up to ,g5]al ,putnam4 ,! lett] 0 imm$iately transmitt$ by ! g5]al to ,wa%+ton4 ,x 0 9 ! h&writ+ ( ,h[e & bore 8 signature4 ,9 x he in=m$ ,burgoyne t1 in/ead ( any designs up ! ,hudson1 he 0 b\nd to ! ea/ aga9/ ,bo/on4 ,wa%+ton at once pron\nc$ ! lett] a fe9t4 ,no /rong] pro( c\ld be giv51 said he1 t ,h[e is n go+ to ! ea/w>d4 ,! lett] 0 evid5tly int5d$ to fall into our h&s4444 ,i am p]suad$ m ?an ev] t ,philadelphia is ! place ( de/9ation4 ,he n[ set out ) 8 army = ! ,delaw>e1 ord]+ ,sullivan & ,/irl+ ) _! divisions to cross ! ,hudson f ,peekskill & proce$ t[>ds ,philadelphia4 ,on ! #cj? he writes f ,coryell's ,f]ry1 ab\t ?irty miles f ,philadelphia1 to ,g5]al ,gates1 :o 0 9 t city3 ,z we are yet unc]ta9 z to ! real de/9ation ( ! enemy1 ?\gh ! ,delaw>e seems ! mo/ probable1 ,i h ?\ght x prud5t to halt ! army at ?is place1 ,h[ell's ,f]ry1 & ,tr5ton1 at lea/ till ! fleet actually ent]s ! bay & puts ! matt] beyond a d\bt4 ,f h5ce we c be on ! prop] gr\nd to oppose !m be=e !y c possibly make _! arrangem5ts & dispositions = an attack4444 ,z ,i %all pay no reg>d to any fly+ reports ( ! appe>ance ( ! fleet1 ,i %all expect an acc\nt ( x f y ! mom5t y h asc]ta9$ x to y\r satisfaction4 ,on ! #ca/ he 0 in=m$ t ! enemy's fleet ( two hundr$ & tw5ty-eight sail _h arriv$ ! day previ\s at ! ,capes ( ,delaw>e4 ,he in/antly wrote to ,putnam to hurry on two brigades :i* _h cross$ ! riv]1 & to let ,s*uyl] & ! comm&]s 9 ! ,ea/]n ,/ates "k t !y _h no?+ to fe> f ,h[e1 & might b5d all _! =ces1 cont95tal & militia1 aga9/ ,burgoyne4 ,9 ! meantime he mov$ 8 camp to ,g]mant[n1 ab\t six miles f ,philadelphia1 to be at h& = ! def5ce ( t city4 ,! v next day came ^w by express t ! fleet _h aga9 sail$ out ( ! ,capes & app>5tly %ap$ its c\rse ea/w>d4 ,?is surpris+ ev5t gives me ! greate/ anxiety1 writes he to ,putnam 7,aug4 #a74 ,! probability ( 8 7,h[e7 go+ to ! ea/w>d is exce$+ly small1 & ! ill effects t might att5d su* a /ep inconsid]able 9 comp>ison ) ^? t w\ld inevitably att5d a successful /roke on ! ,highl&s4 ,"u ?is impression ,wa%+ton s5t ord]s to ,sullivan to ha/5 back ) 8 division & ! two brigades :i* _h rec5tly left ,peekskill & to recross ! ,hudson to t po/ z spe$ily z possible1 int5d+ to =w>d ! re/ ( ! army ) all ! exp$ition 9 8 p[]4 ,he wrote also to ,g5]al ,george ,cl9ton1 to re9=ce ,putnam ) z _m ( ! ,new ,york militia z c\ld be collect$4 ,cl9ton1 be x obs]v$1 _h j be5 in/all$ gov]nor ( ! ,/ate ( ,new ,york2 ! fir/ p]son elevat$ to t (fice "u ! ,con/itution4 ,he /ill cont9u$ 9 actual comm& ( ! militia ( ! ,/ate4 ,wa%+ton1 moreov]1 reque/$ ,putnam to s5d an express to ,gov]nor ,trumbull1 urg+ assi/ance f ! militia ( 8 ,/ate )\t a mom5t's loss ( "t4 ,we h cit$ 9 a prec$+ page a lett] f ,wa%+ton to ,gates at ,philadelphia1 requir+ 8 vigilant att5tion to ! movem5ts ( ! enemy's fleet2 t ambiti\s (fic]1 h[ev]1 0 engross$ at ! "t by matt]s m important to 8 individual int]e/s4 ,! comm& ( ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t seem$ aga9 )9 8 rea*4 ,! evacuation ( ,ticond]oga _h be5 imput$ by _m ei!r to c[>dice or trea*]y on ! "p ( ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair1 & ! enemies ( ,s*uyl] _h = "s "t pa/ be5 endeavor+ to involve him 9 ! disgrace ( ! transaction4 ,9 ! eag]ness to excite popul> feel+ aga9/ him1 old sl&]s 7 reviv$1 & ! failure ( ! invasion ( ,canada1 & all ! subsequ5t disa/]s 9 t qu>t]1 7 aga9 laid to 8 *>ge z comm&+-g5]al ( ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t4 ,^! *>ges1 :i* = "s "t exi/$ m]ely 9 popul> clamor1 _h rec5tly be5 tak5 up 9 ,congress1 & a /rong demon/ration _h be5 made aga9/ him by "s ( ! ,new ,engl& delegates4 ,y\r enemies 9 ?is qu>t]1 writes 8 fri5d1 ! ,hon4 ,william ,du] 7,july #bi?71 are leav+ no means unessay$ to bla/ y\r "*4444 ,be n surpris$ if y %\ld be desir$ to att5d ,congress to give an acc\nt ( ! loss ( ,ticond]oga4 ,) respect to ! result ( ! inquiry ,i am "u no appreh5sions4 ,l gold tri$ 9 ! fire1 ,i tru/ t y1 my de> fri5d1 w be f\nd m pure & bright ?an ev]4 ,s*uyl]1 9 reply1 express$ 8 eag]ness to h 8 conduct subject$ to (ficial inve/igation1 b hop$ ! scrut9y w\ld be po/pon$ until aft] ! engagem5t ) ! enemy :i* 0 n[ imm95t4 ,s*uyl]'s enemies 7 det]m9$1 h[ev]1 t he %\ld be depriv$ ( ?is *ance ( di/+ui%+ himself1 & pu%$ ! bus9ess s urg5tly 9 ,congress t a resolution 0 pass$ summon+ bo? ,s*uyl] & ,/4 ,clair to head-qu>t]s to acc\nt = ! mis=tunes 9 ! nor?4 ,s*uyl]'s unpopul>ity ) ! ,ea/]n troops 0 us$ z a p[]ful argum5t = ?is /ep1 x be+ ass]t$ t ! ,ea/]n militia 7 refus+ to s]ve "u him4 ,! nom9ation ( 8 successor 0 left to ,wa%+ton1 :o excus$ himself f ! duty4 ,! appo9tm5t1 !re=e1 0 made by ,congress1 ! ,ea/]n influ5ce prevail$1 & ,gates receiv$ ! comm&4 ,ab\t ?is "t took effect a measure ( ,congress1 mak+ a complete *ange 9 ! commiss>iat4 ,?is important & complicat$ dep>tm5t _h hi!rto be5 "u ! managem5t ( "o commiss>y-g5]al1 ,colonel ,joseph ,trumbull ( ,connecticut4 ,by ! new arrangem5t !re 7 to be two commiss>ies-g5]al1 "o ( pur*ases1 ! o!r ( issues2 ea* to be appo9t$ by ,congress4 ,!y 7 to h sev]al deputy commiss>ies "u !m1 b acc\ntable to ,congress1 & to be appo9t$ & remov$ by t body4 ,^! & _m subord9ate arrangem5ts _h be5 adopt$ 9 opposition to ! op9ion ( ,wa%+ton1 &1 mo/ un=tunately1 7 br\ght into op]ation 9 ! mid/ ( ?is p]plex$ & critical campaign4 ,_! fir/ effect 0 to cause ! resignation ( ,colonel ,trumbull1 :o _h be5 nom9at$ commiss>y ( pur*ases2 & ! entrance into (fice ( a numb] ( inexp]i5c$ m54 ,! ultimate effect 0 to p>alyze ! organization ( ?is vital dep>tm5t2 to cause delay & confusion 9 furni%+ & =w>d+ supplies1 & to ret>d & emb>rass ! op]ations ( ! diff]5t armies ?r\gh\t ! ye>4 ,wa%+ton _h _m dang]s & difficulties to h>ass & p]plex him ?r\gh\t ?is complicat$ campaign1 & n among ! lea/ may be class$ ! /umbl+s ( ,congress4 ,= sev]al days ,wa%+ton rema9$ at ,g]mant[n 9 pa9ful unc]ta9ty ab\t ! ,briti% fleet2 :e!r gone to ! s\? or to ! ea/4 ,! int5se heat ( ! wea!r made him unwill+ aga9 to move 8 army1 already excessively h>ass$ by m>*+s & c\nt]m>*+s4 ,conclud+1 at l5g?1 t ! fleet _h actually gone to ! ea/1 he 0 once m on ! way to recross ! ,delaw>e1 :5 an express ov]took him on ! #aj? ( ,augu/1 ) tid+s t ?ree days be=e x _h be5 se5 (f ,s9epux5t ,inlet1 ab\t sixte5 leagues s\? ( ! ,capes ( ,delaw>e4 ,aga9 he came to a halt1 & wait$ = fur!r intellig5ce4 ,dang] sugge/$ itself f a diff]5t qu>t]4 ,might x n be ,h[e's plan1 by ?us appe>+ ) 8 %ips at diff]5t places1 to lure ! army aft] him1 & !reby leave ! c\ntry op5 = ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton ) ! troops at ,new ,york to =m a junction ) ,burgoyne8 ,) ?is idea ,wa%+ton wrote =?) to ! vet]an ,putnam to be on ! al]t2 collect all ! =ce he c\ld to /r5g!n 8 po/ at ,peekskill1 & s5d d[n spies to asc]ta9 :e!r ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton 0 actually at ,new ,york1 & :at troops he _h !re4 ,! old g5]al1 ^: boa/ x 0 t he nev] slept b ) "o eye1 0 already on ! al]t4 ,a circum/ance _h giv5 him pro( positive t ,sir ,h5ry 0 9 ,new ,york1 & _h r\s$ 8 milit>y ire4 ,a spy1 s5t by t comm&]1 _h be5 detect$ furtively collect+ in=mation ( ! =ce & condition ( ! po/ at ,peekskill1 & _h und]gone a milit>y trial4 ,a vessel ( w> came up ! ,hudson 9 all ha/e1 & l&$ a flag ( truce at ,v]planck's ,po9t1 by :i* a message 0 transmitt$ to ,putnam f ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 claim+ ,edmund ,palm] z a lieut5ant 9 ! ,briti% s]vice4 ,! reply ( ! old g5]al 0 brief b emphatic3 ,,head-,,qu>t]s1 #g? ,aug41 #aggg4 ,edmund ,palm]1 an (fic] 9 ! enemy's s]vice1 0 tak5 z a spy lurk+ )9 our l9es2 he has be5 tri$ z a spy1 condemn$ z a spy1 & %all be execut$ z a spy2 & ! flag is ord]$ to dep>t imm$iately4 ,,israel ,,putnam4 ,p4 ,s4--,he has1 accord+ly1 be5 execut$4 ,gov]nor ,cl9ton1 ! o!r gu>dian ( ! ,highl&s1 & actually at 8 po/ at ,=t ,montgom]y1 0 equally on ! al]t4 ,he _h fai?fully foll[$ ,wa%+ton's directions 9 ord]+ out militia f diff]5t c\nties to re9=ce 8 own g>rison & ! army "u ,s*uyl]4 ,"o measure m 0 tak5 by ,wa%+ton1 dur+ ?is int]val1 9 aid ( ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t4 ,! ,indians :o accompani$ ,burgoyne 7 objects ( great dread to ! ,am]ican troops1 especially ! militia4 ,z a c\nt]poise to !m1 he n[ s5t up ,colonel ,morgan ) five hundr$ riflem51 to fight !m 9 _! own way4 ,!y are all *os5 m51 said he1 select$ f ! army at l>ge1 & well acqua9t$ ) ! use ( rifles & ) t mode ( fight+4 ,i expect ! mo/ em95t s]vices f !m1 & ,i %all be mi/ak5 if _! pres5ce does n g f> t[>ds produc+ a g5]al des]tion among ! savages4 ,dur+ 8 encampm5t 9 ! neighborhood ( ,philadelphia1 ,wa%+ton 0 repeat$ly at t city1 mak+ himself acqua9t$ ) ! milit>y capabilities ( ! place & its surr\nd+ c\ntry1 & direct+ ! con/ruction ( =tifications on ! riv]4 ,9 "o ( ^! visits he became acqua9t$ ) ! "y ,m>quis de ,lafayette1 :o _h rec5tly arriv$ f ,france1 9 company ) a numb] ( ,fr5*1 ,poli%1 & ,g]man (fic]s1 among :om 0 ! ,b>on de ,kalb4 ,! m>quis 0 n q tw5ty ye>s ( age1 yet _h already be5 m>ri$ ne>ly ?ree ye>s to a lady ( rank & =tune4 ,full ( ! romance ( lib]ty1 he _h torn himself f 8 y\?ful bride1 turn$ 8 back ^u ! gayeties & spl5dors ( a c\rt1 & 9 defiance ( imp$im5ts & difficulties multipli$ 9 8 pa?1 _h made 8 way to ,am]ica to jo9 its haz>d\s =tunes4 ,x 0 at a public d9n]1 :]e a numb] ( memb]s ( ,congress 7 pres5t1 t ,lafayette fir/ saw ,wa%+ton4 ,he imm$iately knew him1 he said1 f ! (fic]s :o surr\nd$ him1 by 8 comm&+ air & p]son4 ,:5 ! p>ty 0 break+ up1 ,wa%+ton took him aside1 complim5t$ him 9 a graci\s mann] on 8 dis9t]e/$ zeal & ! g5]osity ( 8 conduct1 & invit$ him to make head-qu>t]s 8 home4 ,_m days _h n[ elaps$ )\t fur!r tid+s ( ! fleet1 :5 ! torm5t+ unc]ta9ties conc]n+ x 7 br\ght to an end by intellig5ce t x _h actually ent]$ ! ,*esapeake & an*or$ at ,swan ,po9t1 at lea/ two hundr$ miles )9 ! capes4 ,by ,g5]al ,h[e's com+ s f> up ! ,*esapeake1 writes ,wa%+ton1 he mu/ mean to rea* ,philadelphia by t r\te1 ?\gh to be sure x is a /range "o4 ,! my/]y ( ^! v>i\s appe>ances & vani%+s :i* _h caus$ s mu* wond] & p]plexity is easily expla9$4 ,%ortly be=e putt+ to sea ) ! %ips ( w>1 ,h[e _h s5t a numb] ( transports & a %ip cut d[n z a float+ batt]y up ! ,hudson1 :i* _h induc$ ,wa%+ton to despat* troops to ! ,highl&s4 ,aft] putt+ to sea1 ! fleet 0 a week 9 rea*+ ! ,capes ( ,delaw>e4 ,:5 !re1 ! comm&]s 7 det]r$ f ent]+ ! riv] by reports ( measures tak5 to ob/ruct its navigation4 ,x 0 !n det]m9$ to make = ,*esapeake ,bay1 & approa* 9 t way z ne> z possible to ,philadelphia4 ,contr>y w9ds1 h[ev]1 kept !m = a long "t f gett+ into ! bay4 ,lafayette 9 8 memoirs describes a review ( ,wa%+ton's army :i* he witness$ ab\t ?is "t4 ,elev5 ?\s& m51 b tol]ably arm$ & /ill worse clad1 pres5t$1 he said1 a s+ul> spectacle2 9 ?is p>ti-color$ & (t5 nak$ /ate1 ! be/ dresses 7 hunt+ %irts ( br[n l954 ,_! tactics 7 equally irregul>4 ,!y 7 arrang$ )\t reg>d to size1 except+ t ! smalle/ m5 7 ! front rank3 ) all ?is !re 7 good-look+ soldi]s conduct$ by zeal\s (fic]s4 ,! sev]al divisions ( ! army _h be5 summon$ to ! imm$iate neighborhood ( ,philadelphia1 & ! militia ( ,p5nsylvania1 ,delaw>e1 & ! nor!rn p>ts ( ,virg9ia 7 call$ out4 ,_m ( ! militia1 ) ,colonel ,proctor's corps ( artill]y1 _h be5 ord]$ to r5dezv\s at ,*e/] on ! ,delaw>e1 ab\t twelve miles bel[ ,philadelphia2 & by ,wa%+ton's ord]s ,g5]al ,wayne left 8 brigade "u ! next 9 comm& & repair$ to ,*e/] to arrange ! troops assembl+ !re4 ,z !re _h be5 mu* disaffection to ! cause ev9c$ 9 ,philadelphia1 ,wa%+ton1 9 ord] to enc\rage its fri5ds & di%e>t5 its enemies1 m>*$ ) ! :ole army ?r\gh ! city1 d[n ,front & up ,*e/nut ,/reet4 ,great pa9s 7 tak5 to make ! display z impos+ z possible4 ,all 7 *>g$ to keep to _! ranks1 c>ry _! arms well1 & /ep 9 "t to ! music ( ! drums & fifes1 collect$ 9 ! c5tre ( ea* brigade4 ,wa%+ton rode at ! head ( ! troops att5d$ by 8 num]\s /aff1 ) ! ,m>quis ,lafayette by 8 side4 ,! long column ( ! army1 brok5 into divisions & brigades1 ! pione]s ) _! axes1 ! squadrons ( horse1 ! ext5d$ tra9s ( artill]y1 ! tramp ( /e$1 ! bray ( trumpet1 & ! _s-/irr+ s\nd ( drum & fife1 all _h an impos+ effect on a peaceful city unus$ to ! sight ( m>%all$ armies4 ,hav+ m>*$ ?r\gh ,philadelphia1 ! army cont9u$ on to ,wilm+ton at ! conflu5ce ( ,*ri/iana ,creek & ! ,br&yw9e1 :]e ,wa%+ton set up 8 head-qu>t]s1 8 troops be+ encamp$ on ! neighbor+ heights4 ,,*apt] ,,xliv4 ,,advance ,,( ,,burgoyne4--,,battle ,,( ,,oriskany4--,,battle ,,( ,,b5n+ton4 ,9 a prec$+ *apt] we left ,burgoyne1 e>ly 9 ,july1 at ,sk5esbor\gh1 ( :i* he _h j ga9$ possession4 ,he rema9$ !re ne>ly ?ree weeks1 await+ ! arrival ( ! residue ( 8 troops1 ) t5ts1 baggage & provisions1 & prep>+ = 8 gr& move t[>ds ! ,hudson ,riv]4 ,! progress ( ! army t[>ds ! ,hudson 0 sl[ & difficult1 9 consequ5ce ( ! imp$im5ts :i* ,s*uyl] _h multipli$ 9 8 way dur+ 8 long halt at ,sk5esbor\gh4 ,bridges brok5 d[n _h to be rebuilt2 great trees to be remov$ :i* _h be5 fell$ across ! roads & into ,wood ,creek1 :i* /ream 0 completely *ok$4 ,x 0 n until ! latt] "p ( ,july t ,burgoyne rea*$ ,=t ,anne4 ,at 8 approa*1 ,g5]al ,s*uyl] retir$ f ,=t ,edw>d & took po/ at ,=t ,mill]1 a few miles l[] d[n ! ,hudson4 ,! ,indian allies :o _h hi!rto accompani$ ! ,briti% army1 _h be5 m tr\blesome ?an useful4 ,!y 7 ( ! tribes ( ,l[] ,canada1 corrupt$ & debas$ by int]c\rse ) :ite m54 ,x _h be5 f\nd difficult to draw !m f ! plund] ( ,ticond]oga1 or to re/ra9 _! murd]\s prop5sities4 ,a p>ty _h rec5tly arriv$ ( a diff]5t /amp--braves ( ! ,ottawa & o!r tribes f ! upp] c\ntry1 pa9t$ & decorat$ ) savage magnific5ce1 & be>+ trophies ( =m] triumphs4 ,!y 7 "u ! conduct ( two ,fr5* lead]s2 "o nam$ ,langlade1 ! o!r nam$ ,/4 ,luc1 is describ$ by ,burgoyne z a ,canadian g5tleman ( honor & abilities1 & "o ( ! be/ p>tisans ( ! ,fr5* 9 ! w> ( #agef4 ,burgoyne tru/$ to 8 newly-arriv$ ,indians to give a *eck to ! op]ations ( ,s*uyl]1 kn[+ ! t]ror !y inspir$ ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry4 ,he 0 naturally a humane man1 & dislik$ ,indian allies1 b ^! _h hi!rto s]v$ 9 company ) civiliz$ troops1 & he tru/$ to ! influ5ce possess$ ov] !m by ,/4 ,luc & ,langlade to keep !m )9 ! usages ( w>4 ,a circum/ance occurr$1 h[ev]1 :i* %[$ h[ little ! wild honor ( ^! w>riors ( ! tomahawk is to be dep5d$ ^u4 ,9 ,g5]al ,fras]'s division 0 a "y (fic]1 ,lieut5ant ,david ,jones1 an ,am]ican loyali/4 ,8 family _h _! home 9 ! vic9ity ( ,=t ,edw>d be=e ! ,revolution4 ,a mutual atta*m5t _h tak5 place betwe5 ! y\? & a beautiful girl nam$ ,jane ,mc,crea1 :o resid$ ) h] bro!r on ! banks ( ! ,hudson1 a few miles bel[ ,=t ,edw>d4 ,! lov]s 7 engag$ to be m>ri$1 :5 ! break+ out ( ! w> sev]$ families & di/urb$ all ! relations ( life4 ,! ,joneses 7 royali/s2 ! bro!r ( ,miss ,mc,crea 0 a /an* :ig4 ,! =m] remov$ to ,canada1 :]e he jo9$ ! royal /&>d1 & receiv$ a lieut5ant's commission4 ,! atta*m5t betwe5 ! lov]s cont9u$1 & x is probable t a correspond5ce 0 kept up betwe5 !m4 ,lieut5ant ,jones 0 n[ 9 ,fras]'s camp2 9 8 old neighborhood4 ,miss ,mc,crea 0 on a visit to a wid[ lady1 ,mrs4 ,o',niel1 resid+ at ,=t ,edw>d4 ,! approa* ( ,burgoyne's army _h spread an al>m ?r\gh ! c\ntry2 ! inhabitants 7 fly+ f _! homes4 ,! bro!r ( ,miss ,mc,crea det]m9$ to remove to ,albany1 & s5t = 8 si/] to return home & make ready to accompany him4 ,%e prep>$1 reluctantly1 to obey1 & 0 to emb>k 9 a l>ge bateaux :i* 0 to convey sev]al families d[n ! riv]4 ,! v morn+ :5 ! emb>kation 0 to take place ! neighborhood 0 a sc5e ( t]ror4 ,a m>aud+ p>ty ( ,indians1 s5t out by ,burgoyne to annoy ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 7 h>ass+ ! c\ntry4 ,sev]al ( !m bur/ into ! h\se ( ,mrs4 ,o',niel1 sack$ & plund]$ x1 & c>ri$ (f h] & ,miss ,mc,crea prison]s4 ,9 h] fright ! latt] promis$ ! savages a l>ge rew>d if !y w\ld sp>e h] life & take h] 9 safety to ! ,briti% camp4 ,x 0 a fatal promise4 ,halt+ at a spr+1 a qu>rel arose among ! savages1 inflam$ mo/ probably ) dr9k1 z to ^: prize %e 01 & :o 0 entitl$ to ! rew>d4 ,! dispute became furi\s1 & "o1 9 a p>oxysm ( rage1 kill$ h] on ! spot4 ,he complet$ ! savage act by be>+ (f h] scalp z a trophy4 ,g5]al ,burgoyne 0 /ruck ) horror :5 he he>d ( ?is bloody de$4 ,he summon$ a c\ncil ( ! ,indian *iefs1 9 :i* he insi/$ t ! murd]] ( ,miss ,mc,crea %\ld be giv5 up to receive ! rew>d ( 8 crime4 ,! dem& produc$ a viol5t agitation4 ,! culprit 0 a great w>rior1 a *ief1 & ! wild honor ( 8 bro!r sa*ems 0 r\s$ 9 8 behalf4 ,/4 ,luc took ,burgoyne aside & entreat$ him n to pu% ! matt] to extremities1 assur+ him t f :at 0 pass+ among ! *iefs1 he 0 sure !y & _! w>riors w\ld all ab&on ! army %\ld ! del9qu5t be execut$4 ,burgoyne 0 ?us reluctantly br\ght to sp>e ! (f5d]1 b !nce=? made x a rule t no p>ty ( ,indians %\ld be p]mitt$ to g =? on a =ay unless "u ! conduct ( a ,briti% (fic]1 or "s o!r compet5t p]son :o %\ld be responsible = _! behavior4#a ,footnote #a3 ,^! re/rictions l$ to ill-humor among ! ,indians :o soon ann\nc$ _! int5tion ( return+ home1 unless ! re/ra9ts impos$ by ,burgoyne 7 )drawn4 ,burgoyne 0 greatly emb>rass$4 ,! ,indian =ce 0 valuable & obta9$ at an imm5se exp5se4 ,b to 8 great cr$it he refus$ _! dem&s1 & ! result 0 t ! great] "p ( 8 ,indian allies des]t$ him4 ,! mis*ief to ! ,briti% cause1 h[ev]1 _h be5 effect$4 ,! murd] ( ,miss ,mc,crea res\nd$ ?r\gh\t ! l&1 c\nt]act+ all ! b5efit anticipat$ f ! t]ror ( ,indian ho/ilities4 ,^? p ( ! fronti]s :o _h hi!rto rema9$ quiet1 n[ flew to arms to def5d _! families & firesides4 ,9 _! exasp]ation !y look$ beyond ! savages to _! employ]s4 ,!y abhorr$ an army :i*1 pr(ess+ to be civiliz$1 c\ld league itself ) su* b>b>ians2 & !y execrat$ a gov]nm5t :i*1 pret5d+ to reclaim !m z subjects1 c\ld let loose su* fi5ds to desolate _! homes4 ,! blood ( ?is un=tunate girl1 !re=e1 0 n %$ 9 va94 ,armies sprang up f x4 ,h] "n pass$ z a note ( al>m along ! banks ( ! ,hudson2 x 0 a rally+ ^w among ! ,gre5 ,m\nta9s ( ,v]mont & br\ght d[n all _! h>dy yeomanry4 ,z ,burgoyne advanc$ to ,=t ,edw>d1 ,s*uyl] fell /ill fur!r back & took po/ at ,s>atoga1 or r ,/illwat]1 ab\t ?irty miles f ,albany4 ,he _h be5 jo9$ by ,major-g5]al ,l9coln1 :o1 accord+ to ,wa%+ton's directions1 _h ha/5$ to 8 assi/ance4 ,9 pursuance ( ,wa%+ton's plans1 ,l9coln proce$$ to ,man*e/] 9 ,v]mont to take comm& ( ! militia =ces collect+ at t po9t4 ,8 pres5ce inspir$ new confid5ce 9 ! c\ntry p1 :o 7 ab&on+ _! homes1 leav+ _! crops unga!r$1 & tak+ refuge ) _! families 9 ! l[] t[ns4 ,he f\nd ab\t five hundr$ militia assembl$ at ,man*e/]1 "u ,colonel ,se? ,w>n]2 o!rs 7 com+ on f ,new ,hamp%ire & ,massa*usetts to protect _! uncov]$ fronti]4 ,burgoyne 0 n[ at ,=t ,edw>d :]e new difficulties beset him4 ,! horses :i* _h be5 contract$ = 9 ,canada1 = draught1 bur!n & saddle1 arriv$ sl[ly & scantily4 ,artill]y & munitions1 too1 ( all k9ds1 _h to be br\ght f ,ticond]oga by ! way ( ,lake ,george4 ,^!1 ) a va/ numb] ( boats = freight1 or to =m bridges1 x 0 necess>y to transport ov] ! c>ry+ places betwe5 ! lakes1 & by l& f ,=t ,george to ,=t ,edw>d4 ,un=tunately1 ! army _h n ! requisite supply ( horses & ox54 ,s f> f be+ able to br+ =w>d provisions = a m>*1 x 0 ) difficulty en\gh c\ld be furni%$ to fe$ ! army f day to day4 ,:ile ?us situat$1 ,burgoyne receiv$ intellig5ce t ! "p ( 8 army :i* he _h deta*$ f ,canada "u ,colonel ,/4 ,leg]1 to proce$ by ,lake ,ont>io & ,oswego & make a div]sion on ! ,mohawk1 _h p5etrat$ to t riv]1 & 7 actually inve/+ ,=t ,/anwix1 ! /ronghold ( t "p ( ! c\ntry4 ,to c>ry out ! orig9al plan ( 8 campaign1 x n[ behoov$ him to make a rapid move d[n ! ,hudson1 s z to be at h& to co-op]ate ) ,/4 ,leg] on 8 approa* to ,albany4 ,b h[ 0 he to d ?is1 defici5t z he 0 9 horses & vehicles = transportation8 ,9 ?is dilemma he 0 in=m$ t at ,b5n+ton1 ab\t tw5ty-f\r miles ea/ ( ! ,hudson1 ! ,am]icans _h a great depot ( horses1 c>riages1 & supplies ( all k9d1 int5d$ = _! ,nor!rn army1 :i* might easily be surpris$1 be+ gu>d$ by only a small militia =ce4 ,an exp$ition 0 imm$iately set on foot1 n only to surprise ?is place1 b to sc\r ! c\ntry1 & br+ (f all horses fit = ! dragoons1 or = battalion s]vice1 ) z _m saddles & bridles z c\ld be f\nd4 ,be=e relat+ ! ev5ts ( ?is exp$ition1 we w turn to notice ^? ( ! deta*m5t "u ,/4 ,leg]1 ) :i* x 0 int5d$ to co-op]ate1 & :i* 0 inve/+ ,=t ,s*uyl]4 ,?is =t1 built 9 #agef1 on ! site ( an old ,fr5* =tification1 & =m]ly call$ ,=t ,/anwix1 f a ,briti% g5]al ( t "n1 0 situat$ on ! "r bank ( ! ,mohawk ,riv]1 at ! head ( its navigation1 & comm&$ ! c>ry+-place betwe5 x & ,wood ,creek1 :5ce ! boats pass$ to ! ,oneida ,lake1 ! ,oswego ,riv]1 & ,lake ,ont>io4 ,x 0 ?us a key to ! int]c\rse betwe5 ,upp] ,canada & ! valley ( ! ,mohawk4 ,! =t 0 squ>e1 ) f\r ba/ions1 & 0 orig9ally a place ( /r5g?--hav+ bombpro( magaz9es1 a deep moat & drawbridge1 a sally port & cov]$ way4 ,9 ! long int]val ( peace subsequ5t to ! ,fr5* w>1 x _h fall5 to decay4 ,rec5tly x _h be5 repair$ by ord] ( ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 & _h receiv$ 8 "n4 ,x 0 g>rison$ by sev5 hundr$ & fifty ,cont95tal troops f ,new ,york & ,massa*usetts1 & 0 "u ! comm& ( ,colonel ,gansevoort ( ! ,new ,york l9e4 ,x 0 a motley =ce :i* appe>$ be=e x2 ,briti%1 ,hessian1 ,royali/1 ,canadian & ,indian1 ab\t sev5te5 hundr$ 9 all4 ,among !m 7 ,/4 ,leg]'s rang]s & ,sir ,john ,johnson's royali/ corps1 call$ 8 gre5s4 ,! ,indians 7 l$ by ! fam\s ,brant4 ,on ! #c;d ( ,augu/1 ,/4 ,leg] s5t 9 a flag ) a summons to surr5d]4 ,x 0 disreg>d$4 ,he n[ set 8 troops to "w to =tify 8 camp & cle> ob/ructions f ,wood ,creek & ! roads = ! transportation ( artill]y & provisions1 & s5t out sc\t+ p>ties ( ,indians 9 all directions1 to cut (f all communication ( ! g>rison ) ! surr\nd+ c\ntry4 ,on ! #f? ( ,augu/1 ?ree m5 made _! way into ! =t ?r\gh a swamp :i* ! enemy _h deem$ impassable4 ,!y br\ght ! *e]+ intellig5ce t ,g5]al ,h]kim]1 ! vet]an comm&] ( ! militia ( ,tryon ,c\nty1 0 at ,oriskany1 ab\t eight miles di/ant1 ) upw>ds ( eight hundr$ m54 ,h]kim] reque/$ ,colonel ,gansevoort1 ?r\gh 8 two mess5g]s1 to fire ?ree signal-guns on receiv+ ^w ( 8 vic9age1 ^u he>+ :i*1 he w\ld endeavor to =ce 8 way to ! =t1 dep5d+ ^u ! co-op]ation ( ! g>rison4 ,! mess5g]s _h be5 despat*$ by ,h]kim] on ! ev5+ ( ! #e?1 & he _h calculat$ t !y w\ld rea* ! =t at a v e>ly h\r 9 ! morn+4 ,?r\gh "s delay1 !y did n rea* x until betwe5 t5 & elev5 o'clock4 ,gansevoort in/antly compli$ ) ! message4 ,?ree signal-guns 7 fir$1 & ,colonel ,willet1 ( ! ,new ,york ,cont95tals1 ) two hundr$ & fifty m5 & an iron ?ree-p\nd] 0 deta*$ to make a div]sion by attack+ t "p ( ! enemy's camp occupi$ by ,johnson & 8 royali/s4 ,! delay ( ! mess5g]s 9 ! night1 h[ev]1 disconc]t$ ! plan ( ,h]kim]4 ,he m>%all$ 8 troops by daybreak & wait$ = ! signal-guns4 ,h\r aft] h\r elaps$1 b no gun 0 he>d4 ,8 (fic]s became impati5t ( delay1 & urg$ an imm$iate m>*4 ,colonels ,cox & ,p>is 7 p>ticul>ly urg5t = an advance4 ,p>is 0 a prom95t man 9 ,tryon ,c\nty1 & memb] ( ! committee ( safety1 & 9 compliance ) ! wi%es ( t committee1 accompani$ ,h]kim] z 8 volunte] aide4 ,los+ 8 temp] 9 ! dispute1 he accus$ ! latt] ( be+ ei!r a tory or a c[>d4 ,no1 repli$ ! brave old man1 ,i feel t[>d y all z a fa!r1 & w n lead y into a scrape f :i* ,i _c extricate y4 ,8 discretion1 h[ev]1 0 ov]p[]$ by repeat$ taunts1 & he at l5g?1 ab\t n9e o'clock1 gave ! ^w to m>*4 ,! m>* 0 r dogg$ & irregul>4 ,!re 0 ill-humor betwe5 ! g5]al & 8 (fic]s4 ,ab\t t5 o'clock !y came to a place :]e ! road 0 c>ri$ on a causeway ( logs across a deep m>%y rav9e1 betwe5 high level banks4 ,! ma9 division desc5d$ into ! rav9e1 foll[$ by ! baggage-wagons4 ,!y _h sc>cely cross$ x1 :5 ! enemies sudd5ly sprang up 9 front & on ea* side ) deadly volleys ( musketry & deaf5+ yells & w>-:oops4 ,9 fact1 ,/4 ,leg]1 appris$ by 8 sc\ts ( _! int5d$ approa*1 _h s5t a =ce ( ,johnson's gre5s1 rang]s1 & ,indians to waylay !m4 ,! re>-gu>d1 :i* _h n ent]$ ! rav9e1 retreat$4 ,! ma9 body1 ?\gh ?r[n into confusion1 def5d$ !mselves bravely4 ,"o ( ^? sev]e conflicts ensu$1 common 9 ,indian w>f>e1 :]e ! combatants take po/ ) _! rifles beh9d rock & tree1 or come to deadly /ruggle ) knife & tomahawk4 ,! vet]an ,h]kim] 0 w\nd$ e>ly 9 ! action4 ,a musket ball %att]$ 8 leg j bel[ ! knee1 kill+ 8 horse at ! same "t4 ,he made 8 m5 place him on 8 saddle at ! foot ( a l>ge bee* tree1 aga9/ ! trunk ( :i* he lean$1 cont9u+ to give 8 ord]s4 ,! regul>s attempt$ to *>ge ) ! bayonet1 b ! ,am]icans =m$ !mselves 9 circles back to back1 & repell$ !m4 ,a heavy /orm ( ?und] & ra9 caus$ a tempor>y lull to ! fight1 dur+ :i* ! patriots *ang$ _! gr\nd4 ,"s ( !m /ation$ !mselves 9 pairs beh9d trees1 s t :5 "o _h fir$ ! o!r c\ld cov] him until he _h reload$1 = ! savages 7 apt to ru% up ) knife & tomahawk ! mom5t a man _h dis*>g$ 8 piece4 ,a confusion reigns ov] ! acc\nts ( ?is fight1 9 :i* e "o saw little b :at occurr$ 9 8 imm$iate vic9ity4 ,! ,indians at l5g?1 hav+ lo/ _m ( _! brave/ w>riors1 gave ! retreat+ cry1 ,oonah6 ,oonah6 & fl$ to ! woods4 ,! gre5s & rang]s1 he>+ a fir+ 9 ! direction ( ! =t1 fe>$ an attack ^u _! camp1 & ha/5$ to its def5ce1 c>ry+ (f ) !m _m prison]s4 ,! ,am]icans did n pursue !m1 b plac+ _! w\nd$ on litt]s made ( bran*es ( trees1 return$ to ,oriskany4 ,bo? p>ties h claim$ ! victory1 b x does n appe> t ei!r 0 entitl$ to x4 ,! ,am]icans _h two hundr$ kill$1 & a numb] w\nd$4 ,sev]al ( ^! 7 (fic]s4 ,! loss ( ! enemy is ?\ght to h be5 equally great z to numb]s4 ,we may add t ^? :o _h be5 mo/ urg5t ) ,g5]al ,h]kim] = ?is movem5t1 7 among ! fir/ to suff] f x4 ,colonel ,cox 0 %ot d[n at ! fir/ fire1 s 0 a son ( ,colonel ,p>is2 ! colonel himself 0 tak5 prison]1 & fell b5ea? ! tomahawk ( ! fam\s ,r$ ,jacket4 ,z to ,g5]al ,h]kim]1 he 0 convey$ to 8 resid5ce on ! ,mohawk ,riv]1 & di$ n9e days aft] ! battle1 n s mu* f 8 w\nd z f bad surg]y1 s9k+ gradually ?r\gh loss ( blood f an unskilful amputation4 ,! sortie ( ,colonel ,willett _h be5 spirit$ & successful4 ,he attack$ ! encampm5ts ( ,sir ,john ,johnson & ! ,indians :i* 7 contigu\s1 & /rong deta*m5ts ( :i* 7 abs5t on ! ambuscade4 ,sir ,john & 8 m5 7 driv5 to ! riv]2 ! ,indians fl$ to ! woods4 ,willett sack$ _! camps2 load$ wagons ) camp equipage1 clo?+1 blankets1 & /ores ( all k9ds1 seiz$ ! baggage & pap]s ( ,sir ,john & ( sev]al ( 8 (fic]s1 & retreat$ safely to ! =t1 j z ,/4 ,leg] 0 up ) a p[]ful re9=cem5t4 ,five colors1 :i* he _h br\ght away ) him z trophies1 7 display$ "u ! flag ( ! =t1 :ile 8 m5 gave ?ree *e]s f ! ramp>ts4 ,/4 ,leg] n[ endeavor$ to op]ate on ! fe>s ( ! g>rison4 ,8 prison]s1 x is said1 7 compell$ to write a lett]1 giv+ dismal acc\nts ( ! affair ( ,oriskany1 & ( ! impossibility ( gett+ any succor to ! g>rison2 ( ! probability t ,burgoyne & 8 army 7 !n be=e ,albany1 & advis+ surr5d] to prev5t inevitable de/ruction4 ,/4 ,leg] accompani$ ! lett] ) w>n+s t1 %\ld ! g>rison p]si/ 9 resi/ance1 he w\ld n be able to re/ra9 ! fury ( ! savages1 :o ?reat5$1 if fur!r provok$1 to rev5ge ! dea?s ( _! w>riors & *iefs by slaught]+ ! g>rison1 & lay+ wa/e ! :ole valley ( ! ,mohawk4 ,all ?is fail+ to %ake ! resolution ( ,gansevoort1 ,/4 ,leg] began to lose he>t4 ,! =t prov$ m capable ( def5ce ?an he _h anticipat$4 ,8 artill]y 0 too light1 & ! ramp>ts1 be+ ( sod1 7 n easily batt]$4 ,he 0 oblig$1 reluctantly1 to resort to ! sl[ process ( sapp+ & m9+1 & began to make regul> approa*es4 ,gansevoort1 see+ ! siege 0 likely to be protract$1 resolv$ to s5d to ,g5]al ,s*uyl] = succor4 ,colonel ,willett volunte]$ to und]take ! p]il\s err&4 ,he 0 accompani$ by ,lieut5ant ,/ockwell1 an excell5t woodsman1 :o s]v$ z a guide4 ,!y left ! =t on ! #aj? aft] d>k1 by a sally port1 pass$ by ! ,briti% s5t9els & close by ! ,indian camp )\t be+ discov]$1 & made _! way ?r\gh bog & morass & pa?less =e/s & all k9ds ( risks & h>d%ips until !y rea*$ ! ,g]man ,flats on ! ,mohawk4 ,"h ,willett procur$ a c\ple ( horses1 & by d9t ( ho( arriv$ at ! camp ( ,g5]al ,s*uyl] at ,/illwat]4 ,s*uyl] 0 9 ,albany 9 ! e>ly "p ( ,augu/1 mak+ /irr+ appeals 9 e direction = re9=cem5ts4 ,burgoyne 0 advanc+ ^u him2 he _h receiv$ news ( ! disa/r\s affair ( ,oriskany1 & ! dea? ( ,g5]al ,h]kim]1 & ,tryon ,c\nty 0 cry+ to him = assi/ance4 ,"o ( 8 appeals 0 to ! vet]an ,john ,/>k4 ,he _h 8 f>m 9 ! ,hamp%ire ,grants1 & 8 "n 0 a t[] ( /r5g? among ! ,gre5 ,m\nta9 ,boys4 ,b ,/>k 0 s\r$ ) gov]nm5t & _h retir$ f s]vice1 8 "n hav+ be5 omitt$ 9 ! li/ ( promotions4 ,he>+ t he 0 on a visit to ,l9coln's camp at ,man*e/]1 ,s*uyl] wrote to t g5]al3 ,assure ,g5]al ,/>k t ,i h acqua9t$ ,congress ( 8 situation1 & t ,i tru/ & entreat he w 9 ! pres5t al>m+ crisis waive 8 "r2 ! great] ! sacrifice he makes to 8 feel+s1 ! great] w be ! honor due to him = n hav+ suff]$ any consid]ation :atev] to come 9 competition ) ! weal ( 8 c\ntry4 ,s*uyl] _h in/ant call to practise ! v virtue he 0 inculcat+4 ,he 0 ab\t to m\nt 8 horse on ! #aj? to return to ! camp at ,/illwat]1 :5 a despat* f ,congress 0 put into 8 h& conta9+ ! resolves :i* recall$ him to att5d a c\rt ( inquiry ab\t ! affair ( ,ticond]oga4 ,s*uyl] felt deeply ! indignity ( be+ ?us recall$ at a "t :5 an engagem5t 0 app>5tly at h&1 b endeavor$ to console himself ) ! c]ta9ty t a ?or\gh inve/igation ( 8 conduct w\ld prove h[ mu* he 0 entitl$ to ! ?anks ( 8 c\ntry4 ,he intimat$ ! same 9 8 reply to ,congress2 9 ! meantime he consid]$ x 8 duty to rema9 at 8 po/ until 8 successor %\ld arrive1 or "s (fic] 9 ! dep>tm5t be nom9at$ to ! comm&4 ,8 fir/ c>e 0 to s5d relief to ,gansevoort & 8 beleagu]$ g>rison4 ,eight hundr$ m5 7 all t he c\ld sp>e f 8 army 9 its pres5t ?reat5$ /ate4 ,a spirit$ & effective (fic] 0 want$ to lead !m4 ,arnold 0 9 camp2 rec5tly s5t on z an effici5t coadjutor by ,wa%+ton4 ,he /epp$ promptly =w>d1 & volunte]$ to lead ! ent]prise4 ,aft] ! dep>ture ( ?is deta*m5t1 x 0 unanim\sly det]m9$ 9 a c\ncil ( w> ( ,s*uyl] & 8 g5]al (fic]s1 t ! po/ at ,/illwat] 0 altoge!r unt5able ) _! actual =ce2 "p ( ! army1 !re=e1 retir$ to ! isl&s at ! =ds on ! m\? ( ! ,mohawk ,riv]1 :]e x empties into ! ,hudson1 & a brigade 0 po/$ above ! ,falls ( ! ,mohawk1 call$ ! ,cohoes1 to prev5t ! enemy f cross+ !re4 ,x 0 consid]$ a /rong position1 :]e !y c\ld n be attack$ )\t great disadvantage to ! assailant4 ,we w n[ take a view ( occurr5ces on ! "r & left ( ,burgoyne1 & %[ ! effect ( ,s*uyl]'s measures1 poorly second$ z !y 7 9 crippl+ & /rait5+ ! invad+ army4 ,& fir/ we w treat ( ! exp$ition aga9/ ,b5n+ton4 ,g5]als ,phillips & ,ri$esel demurr$ /rongly to ! exp$ition1 b _! c\nsels 7 outweigh$ by ^? ( ,colonel ,sk5e an influ5tial & wor?y royali/1 ! f\nd] ( ,sk5esbor\gh4 ,he knew1 he said1 all ! c\ntry !reab\t4 ,! inhabitants 7 z five to "o 9 favor ( ! royal cause1 & w\ld be prompt to turn out on ! fir/ appe>ance ( a protect+ army4 ,he 0 to accompany ! exp$ition1 & mu* 0 expect$ f 8 p]sonal influ5ce & au?ority4 ,lieut5ant-colonel ,baum 0 to comm& ! deta*m5t4 ,he _h "u him1 accord+ to ,burgoyne1 two hundr$ dism\nt$ dragoons ( ! regim5t ( ,ri$esel1 ,capta9 ,fras]'s m>ksm51 :i* 7 ! only ,briti%1 all ! ,canadian volunte]s1 a p>ty ( ! prov9cials :o p]fectly knew ! c\ntry1 "o hundr$ ,indians1 & two light pieces ( cannon4 ,! :ole deta*m5t am\nt$ to ab\t five hundr$ m54 ,to be ne>] at h& 9 case assi/ance %\ld be requir$1 ,burgoyne encamp$ on ! ea/ side ( ! ,hudson1 ne>ly opposite ,s>atoga1 ?r[+ ov] a bridge ( boats by :i* ,g5]al ,fras]1 ) ! advanc$ gu>d1 cross$ to t place4 ,colonel ,baum set out f camp at break ( day on ! #ac? ( ,augu/4 ,he 0 too sl[ a man to take a place by surprise4 ,! p ( ,b5n+ton he>d ( 8 approa* & 7 on ! al]t4 ,! vet]an ,/>k 0 !re ) eight or n9e hundr$ troops4 ,dur+ ! late al>ms ! militia ( ! ,/ate _h be5 =m$ into two brigades1 "o to be comm&$ by ,g5]al ,william ,:ipple2 ,/>k _h ) difficulty be5 prevail$ ^u to accept ! comm& ( ! o!r1 ^u ! express condition t he %\ld n be oblig$ to jo9 ! ma9 army b %\ld be left to 8 own discretion to make w> 9 8 own p>tisan /yle1 hov]+ ab\t ! enemy 9 _! m>* ?r\gh ! c\ntry1 & acc\ntable to none b ! au?orities ( ,new ,hamp%ire4 ,hav+ he>d t ,indians _h appe>$ at ,cambridge1 twelve miles to ! nor? ( ,b5n+ton1 on ! #ac?1 he s5t out two hundr$ m5 "u ,colonel ,gregg 9 que/ ( !m4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! night he le>nt t !y 7 m]e sc\ts 9 advance ( a =ce m>*+ ^u ,b5n+ton4 ,he imm$iately ralli$ 8 brigade1 call$ out ! militia ( ! neighborhood1 & s5t (f = ,colonel ,se? ,w>n] & 8 regim5t ( militia :o 7 ) ,g5]al ,l9coln at ,man*e/]4 ,l9coln in/antly deta*$ !m1 & ,w>n] & 8 m5 m>*$ all night ?r\gh dr5*+ ra91 arriv+ at ,/>k's camp 9 ! morn+1 dripp+ wet4 ,/>k left !m at ,b5n+ton to dry & re/ !mselves & !n to foll[ on2 9 ! meantime he pu%$ =w>d ) 8 m5 to support ! p>ty s5t out ! prec$+ day "u ,gregg1 9 que/ ( ! ,indians4 ,he met !m ab\t five miles (f 9 full retreat1 ,baum & 8 =ce a mile 9 _! re>4 ,he halt$ & prep>$ = action4 ,baum also halt$1 po/$ himself on a high gr\nd at a b5d ( ! little riv] ,walloomscoick & began to intr5* himself4 ,/>k fell back a mile to wait = re9=cem5ts & draw d[n ,baum f 8 /rong position4 ,a skirmi% took place betwe5 ! advance gu>ds2 ?irty ( ,baum's m5 7 kill$ & two ,indian *iefs4 ,an incessant ra9 on ! #ae? prev5t$ an attack on ,baum's camp1 b !re 0 cont9ual skirmi%+4 ,! colonel /r5g!n$ 8 intr5*m5ts1 & f9d+ he _h a l>g] =ce to cont5d ) ?an he _h anticipat$1 s5t (f 9 all ha/e to ,burgoyne = re9=cem5ts4 ,colonel ,breyman m>*$ (f imm$iately ) five hundr$ ,hessian gr5adi]s & infantry & two six-p\nd]s1 leav+ beh9d him 8 t5ts1 baggage1 & /&>ds4 ,9 ! meantime ! ,am]icans _h be5 mu/]+ f all qu>t]s to ,/>k's assi/ance1 ) su* weapons z !y _h at h&4 ,dur+ ! night ( ! #ae?1 ,colonel ,symonds arriv$ ) a body ( ,b]k%ire militia4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+ ! sun %one bright1 & ,/>k prep>$ to attack ,baum 9 8 intr5*m5ts2 ?\gh he _h no artill]y1 & 8 m51 = ! mo/ "p1 _h only _! ord9>y br[n firelocks )\t bayonets4 ,two hundr$ ( 8 m51 "u ,colonel ,ni*ols1 7 deta*$ to ! re> ( ! enemy's left2 ?ree hundr$ "u ,colonel ,h]rick1 to ! re> ( 8 "r2 !y 7 to jo9 _! =ces & attack him 9 ! re>1 :ile ,colonels ,hubb>d & ,/ickney1 ) two hundr$ m51 div]t$ 8 att5tion 9 front4 ,at ! fir/ s\nd ( fire-arms1 ,/>k1 :o _h rema9$ ) ! ma9 body 9 camp1 m\nt$ 8 horse & gave ! ^w1 =w>d6 ,he _h promis$ 8 m5 ! plund] ( ! ,briti% camp4 ,! homely spee* made by him :5 9 sight ( ! enemy1 has (t5 be5 cit$4 ,n[1 my m56 ,!re are ! r$ coats6 ,be=e night !y mu/ be ours1 or ,molly ,/>k w be a wid[6 ,baum soon f\nd himself assail$ on e side1 b he def5d$ 8 works bravely4 ,8 two pieces ( artill]y1 advantage\sly plant$1 7 v effective1 & 8 troops1 if sl[ 9 m>*1 7 /eady 9 action4 ,/>k inspir$ 8 m5 ) 8 own impetuosity4 ,!y drove ! royali/ troops ^u ! ,hessians1 & press+ aft] !m /orm$ ! works ) irresi/ible fury4 ,a ,hessian eye-witness decl>es t ?is "t ! rebels f\ght ) desp]ation1 press+ )9 eight paces ( ! load$ cannon to take sur] aim at ! artill]i/s4 ,! latt] 7 sla92 ! cannon captur$4 ,! royali/s & ,canadians took to flight1 & escap$ to ! woods4 ,! ,g]mans /ill kept _! gr\nd & f\ght bravely1 until !re 0 n a c>tridge left4 ,baum & 8 dragoons !n took to _! broadswords1 & ! infantry to _! bayonets1 & endeavor$ to cut _! way to a road 9 ! woods1 b 9 va92 _m 7 kill$1 m w\nd$1 ,baum among ! numb]1 & all :o surviv$ 7 tak5 prison]s4 ,! victors n[ disp]s$1 "s to collect booty1 "s to att5d to ! w\nd$1 "s to gu>d ! prison]s1 & "s to seek refre%m5t1 be+ exhau/$ by hung] & fatigue4 ,at ?is critical juncture1 ,breyman's t>dy re9=cem5t came1 mak+ its way heavily & sl[ly to ! sc5e ( action1 jo9$ by _m ( ! enemy :o _h fl$4 ,attempts 7 made to rally ! militia2 b !y 7 9 complete confusion4 ,no?+ w\ld h sav$ !m f defeat1 _h n ,colonel ,se? ,w>n]'s corps =tunately arriv$ f ,b5n+ton1 fre% f repose1 & advanc$ to meet ! enemy1 :ile ! o!rs rega9$ _! ranks4 ,x 0 f\r o'clock 9 ! aft]noon :5 ?is second action comm5c$4 ,x 0 f\ght f wood to wood & hill to hill1 = sev]al miles1 until sunset4 ,! la/ /& ( ! enemy 0 at ,van ,s*aick's mill1 :]e1 hav+ exp5d$ all _! ammunition1 ( :i* ea* man _h =ty r\nds1 !y gave way1 & retreat$1 "u favor ( ! night1 leav+ two field-pieces & all _! baggage 9 ! h&s ( ! ,am]icans4 ,f\r brass field-pieces1 n9e hundr$ dragoon swords1 a ?\s& /& ( arms1 & f\r ammunition wagons 7 ! spoils ( ?is victory4 ,?irty-two (fic]s1 five hundr$ & sixty-f\r privates1 includ+ ,canadians & loyali/s1 7 tak5 prison]s4 ,! numb] ( sla9 0 v consid]able1 b c\ld n be asc]ta9$2 _m hav+ fall5 9 ! woods4 ,! brave b un=tunate ,baum did n long survive4 ,! ,am]icans _h "o hundr$ kill$ & w\nd$4 ,arnold's m>* to ! relief ( ,=t ,/anwix 0 sl[] ?an suit$ 8 ard5t & impati5t _s4 ,he 0 deta9$ 9 ! valley ( ! ,mohawk by bad roads1 by ! necessity ( wait+ = baggage & ammunition wagons1 & = militia recruits :o turn$ out reluctantly4 ,consci\s ( ! smallness ( 8 =ce1 he _h resort$ to /ratagem1 s5d+ emiss>ies ahead to spread exagg]at$ reports ( ! numb] ( 8 troops1 s z to "w on ! fe>s ( ! enemy's ,indian allies & induce !m to des]t4 ,! mo/ important ( ^! emiss>ies 0 "o ,yan ,yo/ ,cuyl]1 an ecc5tric1 half-witt$ fell[1 kn[n ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry z a rank tory4 ,he _h be5 convict$ z a spy1 & only sp>$ f ! halt] on ! condition t he w\ld g into ,/4 ,leg]'s camp1 & spread al>m+ reports among ! ,indians1 by :om he 0 well kn[n4 ,to insure a fai?ful dis*>ge ( 8 mission1 ,arnold deta9$ 8 bro!r z a ho/age4 ,on 8 way up ! ,mohawk ,valley1 ,arnold 0 jo9$ by a ,new ,york regim5t1 "u ,colonel ,james ,liv+/on1 s5t by ,gates to re9=ce him4 ,on arriv+ at ! ,g]man ,flats he receiv$ an express f ,colonel ,gansevoort1 in=m+ him t he 0 /ill besieg$1 b 9 high spirits & "u no appreh5sions4 ,all ?is :ile ,/4 ,leg] 0 advanc+ 8 p>allels & press+ ! siege2 :ile provisions & ammunition 7 rapidly decreas+ )9 ! =t4 ,/ ,leg]'s ,indian allies1 h[ev]1 7 gr[+ sull5 & intractable4 ,?is sl[ k9d ( w>f>e1 ?is w> ) ! spade1 !y 7 unaccu/om$ to1 & !y by no means reli%$ x4 ,at ?is juncture1 sc\ts br\ght ^w t a =ce "o ?\s& /rong 0 m>*+ to ! relief ( ! =t4 ,eag] to put 8 savages 9 action1 ,/4 ,leg]1 9 a c\ncil ( w>1 (f]$ to _! *iefs to place himself at _! head1 ) ?ree hundr$ ( 8 be/ troops1 & meet ! enemy z !y advanc$4 ,x 0 agre$1 & !y salli$ =? toge!r to *oose a fight+ gr\nd4 ,by ?is "t rumors /ole into ! camp d\bl+ ! numb] ( ! approa*+ enemy4 ,burgoyne's :ole army 7 said to h be5 defeat$4 ,la/ly came ,yan ,yo/ ,cuyl]1 ) 8 coat full ( bullet-holes1 giv+ out t he _h escap$ f ! h&s ( ! ,am]icans1 & _h be5 fir$ ^u by !m4 ,8 /ory 0 believ$1 = he 0 kn[n to be a royali/4 ,m+l+ among 8 old acqua9tances1 ! ,indians1 he assur$ !m t ! ,am]icans 7 close at h&1 & num]\s z ! leaves on ! trees4 ,arnold's /ratagem succe$$4 ,! ,indians1 fickle z ! w9ds1 began to des]t4 ,sir ,john ,johnson & ,colonels ,claus & ,butl] endeavor$ 9 va9 to reassure & reta9 !m4 ,9 a little :ile two hundr$ _h decamp$1 & ! re/ ?reat5$ to d s likewise1 unless ,/4 ,leg] retreat$4 ,! un=tunate colonel f\nd too late :at little reliance 0 to be plac$ ^u ,indian allies4 ,he det]m9$1 on ! #bb;d1 to s5d (f 8 sick1 8 w\nd$1 & 8 artill]y by ,wood ,creek t v night1 & to protect !m by ! l9e ( m>*4 ,! ,indians1 h[ev]1 goad$ on by ,arnold's emiss>ies1 insi/$ on in/ant retreat4 ,/4 ,leg] /ill refus$ to dep>t be=e nightfall4 ,! savages n[ became ungov]nable4 ,!y seiz$ ^u liquor ( ! (fic]s ab\t to be emb>k$1 & gett+ intoxicat$ behav$ l v fi5ds4 ,9 a ^w ,/4 ,leg] 0 oblig$ to decamp ab\t noon 9 su* hurry & confusion t he left 8 t5ts /&+1 & 8 artill]y1 ) mo/ ( 8 baggage1 ammunition & /ores1 fell into ! h&s ( ! ,am]icans4 ,a deta*m5t f ! g>rison pursu$ & h>ass$ him = a "t2 b 8 greate/ annoyance 0 f 8 ,indian allies1 :o plund]$ ! boats :i* convey$ su* baggage z _h be5 br\ght (f2 murd]$ all /raggl]s :o lagg$ 9 ! re>1 & amus$ !mselves by giv+ false al>ms to keep up ! panic ( ! soldi]y1 :o w\ld ?r[ away muskets1 knapsacks1 & ev]y?+ t imp$$ _! flight4 ,x 0 n until he rea*$ ,onondaga ,falls1 t ,/4 ,leg] discov]$ by a lett] f ,burgoyne1 & float+ reports br\ght by ! be>]1 t he _h be5 ! dupe ( a ruse de gu]re1 & t at ! "t ! advanc+ foe 7 report$ to be close ^u 8 haun*es1 !y 7 n )9 =ty miles ( him4 ,su* 0 ! second bl[ to ,burgoyne's invad+ army2 b be=e ! news ( x rea*$ t doom$ comm&]1 he _h already be5 half p>alyz$ by ! disa/] at ,b5n+ton4 ,means 7 n[ augm5t+ 9 ,s*uyl]'s h&s4 ,colonels ,liv+/on & ,pi]re van ,cortl&t1 =w>d$ by ,putnam1 7 arriv$4 ,gov]nor ,cl9ton 0 daily expect$ ) ,new ,york militia f ! ,highl&s4 ,! arrival ( ,arnold 0 anticipat$ ) troops & artill]y1 & ,l9coln ) ! ,new ,engl& militia4 ,at ?is propiti\s mom5t1 :5 ev]y?+ 0 ready = ! sickle to be put into ! h>ve/1 ,g5]al ,gates arriv$ 9 ! camp4 ,s*uyl] receiv$ him ) ! noble c\rtesy to :i* he pl$g$ himself4 ,aft] acqua9t+ him ) all ! affairs ( ! dep>tm5t1 ! measures he _h tak5 & ^? he _h project$1 he in=m$ him ( 8 hav+ signifi$ to ,congress 8 int5tion to rema9 9 t qu>t] = ! pres5t & r5d] e s]vice 9 8 p[]1 & he entreat$ ,gates to call ^u him = c\ncil & assi/ance :5ev] he ?\ght prop]4 ,gates 0 9 high spirits4 ,8 lett]s to ,wa%+ton %[ h[ completely he 0 aw>e t an easy pa? ( victory _h be5 op5$ to him4 ,b s f> 0 he f respond+ to ,s*uyl]'s magnanimity1 & pr(it+ by 8 nobly (f]$ c\nsel & assi/ance1 t he did n ev5 ask him to be pres5t at 8 fir/ c\ncil ( w>1 al?\gh he invit$ up ,g5]al ,t5 ,broeck ( ! militia f ,albany to att5d x4 ,,*apt] ,,xlv4 ,,battle ,,( ,,! ,,br&yw9e4--,,fall ,,( ,,philadelphia4 ,on ! #be? ( ,augu/ ! ,briti% army "u ,g5]al ,h[e began to l& f ! fleet 9 ,elk ,riv]1 at ! bottom ( ,*esapeake ,bay4 ,! place :]e !y l&$ 0 ab\t six miles bel[ ! ,head ( ,elk 7n[ ,elkton71 a small t[n1 ! capital ( ,cecil ,c\nty4 ,?is 0 sev5ty miles f ,philadelphia4 ,e>ly 9 ! ev5+ ,wa%+ton receiv$ intellig5ce t ! enemy 7 l&+4 ,!re 0 a quantity ( public & private /ores at ! ,head ( ,elk :i* he fe>$ w\ld fall into _! h&s if !y mov$ quickly4 ,e attempt 0 to be made to *eck !m4 ,! divisions ( ,g5]als ,gre5e & ,/eph5 7 )9 a few miles ( ,wilm+ton2 ord]s 7 s5t = !m to m>* ?i!r imm$iately4 ,! two o!r divisions :i* _h halt$ at ,*e/] to refre% 7 to hurry =w>d4 ,major-g5]al ,arm/rong1 :o n[ comm&$ ! ,p5nsylvania militia1 0 urg$ to s5d d[n 9 ! cool ( ! night all ! m5 he c\ld mu/]1 prop]ly arm$4 ,g5]al ,rodney1 :o comm&$ ! ,delaw>e militia1 0 ord]$ to ?r[ out sc\ts & patrols t[>d ! enemy to wat* _! motions2 & to move ne> !m ) 8 troops z soon z he %\ld be re9=c$ by ! ,m>yl& militia4 ,light troops 7 s5t out e>ly 9 ! morn+ to hov] ab\t & h>ass ! invad]s4 ,! c\ntry 0 9 a great /ate ( al>m4 ,! inhabitants 7 hurry+ (f _! mo/ valuable effects1 s t x 0 difficult to procure cattle & vehicles to remove ! public /ores4 ,! want ( horses1 & ! annoyances giv5 by ! ,am]ican light troops1 h[ev]1 kept ,h[e f advanc+ promptly1 & gave "t = ! great] "p ( ! /ores to be sav$4 ,to allay ! public al>m1 ,h[e issu$ a proclamation on ! #bg?1 promis+ ! /ricte/ regul>ity & ord] on ! "p ( 8 army2 ) security ( p]son & prop]ty to all :o rema9$ quietly at home1 & p>don to ^? "u arms1 :o %\ld promptly return to _! ob$i5ce4 ,! divisions ( ,g5]als ,gre5e & ,/eph5 7 n[ /ation$ sev]al miles 9 advance ( ,wilm+ton1 beh9d ,:ite ,clay ,creek1 ab\t t5 miles f ! ,head ( ,elk4 ,g5]al ,smallwood & ,colonel ,gi/ _h be5 direct$ by ,congress to take comm& ( ! militia ( ,m>yl&1 :o 7 ga!r+ on ! we/]n %ore1 & ,wa%+ton s5t !m ord]s to co-op]ate ) ,g5]al ,rodney & get 9 ! re> ( ! enemy4 ,wa%+ton n[ felt ! want ( ,morgan & 8 riflem51 :om he _h s5t to assi/ ! ,nor!rn army2 to supply _! place1 he =m$ a corps ( light troops1 by draft+ a hundr$ m5 f ea* brigade4 ,! comm& 0 giv5 to ,major-g5]al ,maxwell1 :o 0 to hov] ab\t ! enemy & give !m cont9ual annoyance4 ,! army ab\t ?is "t 0 increas$ by ! arrival ( ,g5]al ,sullivan & 8 division ( ?ree ?\s& m54 ,he _h rec5tly1 :ile encamp$ at ,hanov] 9 ,j]sey1 made a gallant attempt to surprise & capture a corps ( "o ?\s& prov9cials /ation$ on ,/at5 ,isl&1 at a di/ance f ! =tifi$ camp1 & opposite ! ,j]sey %ore4 ,! attempt 0 p>tially successful2 a numb] ( ! prov9cials 7 captur$2 b ! regul>s came to ! rescue4 ,sullivan _h n br\ght suffici5t boats to secure a retreat4 ,8 re>-gu>d 0 captur$ :ile wait+ = ! return ( ! boats1 yet n )\t a %>p resi/ance4 ,!re 0 loss on bo? sides1 b ! ,am]icans suff]$ mo/4 ,congress _h direct$ ,wa%+ton to appo9t a c\rt ( inquiry to inve/igate ! matt]2 9 ! meantime1 ,sullivan1 ^: gallantry rema9$ und\bt$1 cont9u$ 9 comm&4 ,!re 7 n[ 9 camp sev]al ( ^? (fic]s & g5tlem5 f v>i\s p>ts ( ,europe :o _h rec5tly press$ into ! s]vice1 & ! suitable employm5t ( :om _h be5 a s\rce ( mu* p]plexity to ,wa%+ton4 ,g5]al ,deborre1 ! ,fr5* vet]an ( ?irty ye>s' s]vice1 comm&$ a brigade 9 ,sullivan's division4 ,brigadi]-g5]al ,conway1 ! ,galliciz$ ,hib]nian1 0 9 ! division ( ,"l ,/irl+4 ,beside ^!1 !re 0 ,l\is ,fleury1 a ,fr5* g5tleman ( noble desc5t1 :o _h be5 educat$ z an eng9e]1 & _h come out at ! op5+ ( ! ,revolution to (f] 8 s]vices4 ,wa%+ton _h obta9$ = him a capta9's commission4 ,ano!r (fic] ( di/+ui%$ m]it1 0 ! ,c\nt ,pulaski1 a ,pole1 recomm5d$ by ,dr4 ,frankl9 z an (fic] fam\s ?r\gh\t ,europe = 8 brav]y & conduct 9 def5ce ( ! lib]ties ( 8 c\ntry aga9/ ,russia1 ,au/ria & ,prussia4 ,at ?is "t ,h5ry ,lee ( ,virg9ia1 ( milit>y r5[n1 makes 8 fir/ appe>ance4 ,he 0 9 ! tw5ty-second ye> ( 8 age1 & 9 ! prec$+ ye> _h comm&$ a company ( ,virg9ia volunte]s4 ,he _h rec5tly signaliz$ himself 9 sc\t+ p>ties1 h>ass+ ! enemy's pickets4 ,8 adv5tur\s exploits soon won him notoriety & ! popul> appellation ( ,light-horse ,h>ry4 ,he 0 favorably notic$ by ,wa%+ton ?r\gh\t ! w>4 ,sev]al days 7 n[ pass$ by ! comm&]-9-*ief almo/ cont9ually 9 ! saddle1 reconnoitr+ ! roads & passes1 & mak+ himself acqua9t$ ) ! surr\nd+ c\ntry1 :i* 0 v mu* int]sect$ by riv]s & small /reams1 runn+ *iefly f nor?we/ to s\!a/4 ,he _h n[ made up 8 m9d to risk a battle 9 ! op5 field4 ,x is true 8 troops 7 inf]ior to ^? ( ! enemy 9 numb]1 equipm5ts & discipl9e4 ,_m ( !m 7 militia or raw recruits1 yet ! divisions ( ! army _h acquir$ a facility at mov+ 9 l>ge masses1 & 7 consid]ably improv$ 9 milit>y tactics4 ,at any rate1 x w\ld nev] d to let ,philadelphia1 at t "t ! capital ( ! ,/ates1 fall )\t a bl[4 ,public impati5ce call$ = a battle2 x 0 expect$ ev5 by ,europe2 8 own valiant _s requir$ x1 ?\gh hi!rto he _h be5 held 9 *eck by sup]ior consid]ations ( exp$i5cy & by ! controll+ int]f]5ce ( ,congress4 ,! ,briti% army hav+ effect$ a l&+1 x 0 =m$ into two divisions4 ,"o1 "u ,sir ,william ,h[e1 0 /ation$ at ,elkton1 ) its advanc$ gu>d at ,gray's ,hill1 ab\t two miles (f4 ,! o!r division1 "u ,g5]al ,knyphaus51 0 on ! opposite side ( ! f]ry at ,cecil ,c\rt ,h\se4 ,on ! #c;d ( ,septemb] ! enemy advanc$ 9 consid]able =ce1 ) ?ree field-pieces1 mov+ ) great caution1 z ! c\ntry 0 difficult1 woody & n well kn[n to !m4 ,ab\t ?ree miles 9 front ( ,:ite ,clay ,creek1 _! vangu>d 0 enc\nt]$ by ,g5]al ,maxwell & 8 light troops1 & a sev]e skirmi% took place4 ,! fire ( ! ,am]ican %>p%oot]s & riflem5 z usual1 0 v effective2 b be+ inf]ior 9 numb] & hav+ no artill]y1 ,maxwell 0 compell$ to retreat across ,:ite ,clay ,creek1 ) ! loss ( ab\t =ty kill$ & w\nd$4 ,! loss ( ! enemy 0 suppos$ to be mu* great]4 ,! ma9 body ( ! ,am]ican army 0 n[ encamp$ on ! ea/ side ( ,r$ ,clay ,creek1 on ! road lead+ f ,elkton to ,philadelphia4 ,! light-infantry 7 9 ! advance1 at ,:ite ,clay ,creek4 ,! armies 7 f eight to t5 miles ap>t4 ,9 ?is position1 ,wa%+ton det]m9$ to await ! ?reat5$ attack4 ,8 num]ical =ce at ?is "t 0 ab\t fifte5 ?\s& m51 b f sickness & o!r causes ! effective =ce1 militia includ$1 did n exce$ elev5 ?\s&1 & mo/ ( ^! indiff]5tly arm$ & equipp$4 ,! /r5g? ( ! ,briti% 0 comput$ at eighte5 ?\s& m51 b1 x is ?\ght1 n m ?an fifte5 ?\s& 7 br\ght into action4 ,on ! #h?1 ! enemy advanc$ 9 two columns--"o appe>$ prep>+ to attack ! ,am]icans 9 front1 :ile ! o!r ext5d$ its left up ! we/ side ( ! creek1 halt+ at ,millt[n1 some:at to ! "r ( ! ,am]ican position4 ,wa%+ton n[ suspect$ an int5tion on ! "p ( ,sir ,william ,h[e to m>* by 8 "r1 sudd5ly pass ! ,br&yw9e1 ga9 ! heights nor? ( t /ream & cut him (f f ,philadelphia4 ,he summon$ a c\ncil ( w>1 !re=e1 t ev5+1 9 :i* x 0 det]m9$ imm$iately to *ange _! position1 & move to ! riv] 9 "q4 ,by two o'clock 9 ! morn+1 ! army 0 "u m>*1 & by ! next ev5+ 0 encamp$ on ! high gr\nds 9 ! re> ( ! ,br&yw9e4 ,! enemy on ! same ev5+ mov$ to ,k5net ,squ>e1 ab\t sev5 miles f ! ,am]ican position4 ,illu/ration3 ,,head-,,qu>t]s ,,at ,,br&yw9e4 ,vol4 ,,iii4 ,! ,br&yw9e ,creek1 z x is call$1 comm5ces ) two bran*es1 call$ ! ,ea/ & ,we/ bran*es1 :i* unite 9 "o /ream1 fl[+ f we/ to ea/ ab\t tw5ty-two miles1 & empty+ itself into ! ,delaw>e ab\t tw5ty-five miles bel[ ,philadelphia4 ,x has sev]al =ds2 "o call$ ,*add's ,=d1 0 at t "t ! mo/ practicable1 & 9 ! direct r\te f ! enemy's camp to ,philadelphia4 ,z ! pr9cipal attack 0 expect$ "h1 ,wa%+ton made x ! c5tre ( 8 position1 :]e he /ation$ ! ma9 body ( 8 army1 compos$ ( ,wayne's1 ,we$on's1 & ,muhl5b]g's brigades1 ) ! light-infantry "u ,maxwell4 ,an em95ce imm$iately above ! =d _h be5 intr5*$ 9 ! night1 & 0 occupi$ by ,wayne & ,proctor's artill]y4 ,we$on's & ,muhl5b]g's brigades1 :i* 7 ,virg9ian troops1 & =m$ ,g5]al ,gre5e's division1 7 po/$ 9 ! re> on ! heights z a res]ve to aid ei!r w+ ( ! army4 ,) ^! ,wa%+ton took 8 /&4 ,maxwell's light-infantry 7 ?r[n 9 ! advance1 s\? ( ! ,br&yw9e1 & po/$ on high gr\nd ea* side ( ! road lead+ to ! =d4 ,! "r w+ ( ! army comm&$ by ,sullivan1 & compos$ ( 8 division & ^? ( ,/eph5 & ,/irl+1 ext5d$ up ! ,br&yw9e two miles beyond ,wa%+ton's position4 ,its light troops & videttes 7 di/ribut$ q up to ! =ks4 ,! left w+1 compos$ ( ! ,p5nsylvania militia1 "u ,major-g5]al ,arm/rong1 0 /ation$ ab\t a mile & a half bel[ ! ma9 body1 to protect ! l[] =ds1 :]e ! lea/ dang] 0 appreh5d$4 ,e>ly on ! morn+ ( ! #aa?1 a great column ( troops 0 descri$ advanc+ on ! road lead+ to ,*add's ,=d4 ,a skirt ( ! woods conceal$ its =ce1 b x 0 suppos$ to be ! ma9 body ( ! enemy2 if s1 a g5]al conflict 0 at h&4 ,! ,am]icans 7 imm$iately drawn out 9 ord] ( battle4 ,wa%+ton rode along ! front ( ! ranks1 & 0 ev]y:]e receiv$ ) acclamations4 ,a %>p fir+ ( small arms soon told t ,maxwell's light-infantry 7 engag$ ) ! vangu>d ( ! enemy4 ,! skirmi%+ 0 kept up = "s "t ) _s1 :5 ,maxwell 0 driv5 across ! ,br&yw9e bel[ ! =d4 ,! enemy1 :o _h advanc$ b sl[ly1 did n attempt to foll[1 b halt$ on comm&+ gr\nd1 & appe>$ to reconnoitre ! ,am]ican position ) a view to an attack4 ,a heavy cannonad+ comm5c$ on bo? sides1 ab\t t5 o'clock4 ,! enemy made repeat$ dispositions to =ce ! =d1 :i* br\ght on z frequ5t skirmi%es on bo? sides ( ! riv]1 = deta*m5ts ( ! light troops occasionally cross$ ov]4 ,t[>ds noon came an express f ,sullivan1 ) a note receiv$ f a sc\t+ p>ty1 report+ t ,g5]al ,h[e1 ) a l>ge body ( troops & a p>k ( artill]y1 0 pu%+ up ! ,lanca/] road1 d\btless to cross at ! upp] =ds & turn ! "r flank ( ! ,am]ican position4 ,/>tl$ by ! in=mation1 ,wa%+ton in/antly s5t (f ,colonel ,!odoric ,bl&1 ) a p>ty ( horse1 to reconnoitre above ! =ks & asc]ta9 ! tru? ( ! report4 ,9 ! meantime he resolv$ to cross ! =d1 attack ! division 9 front ( him ) 8 :ole =ce1 & r\t x be=e ! o!r c\ld arrive4 ,he gave ord]s = bo? w+s to co-op]ate1 :51 z ,sullivan 0 prep>+ to cross1 ,major ,spic] ( ! militia rode up1 j f ! =ks1 & assur$ him !re 0 no enemy 9 t qu>t]4 ,sullivan in/antly transmitt$ ! intellig5ce to ,wa%+ton1 :]eupon ! movem5t 0 susp5d$ until positive in=mation c\ld be obta9$4 ,aft] a "t came a man ( ! neighborhood1 ,?omas ,*eyney by "n1 spurr+ 9 all ha/e1 ! m>e he rode 9 foam1 & himself out ( brea?4 ,da%+ up to ! comm&]-9-*ief1 he in=m$ him t he mu/ in/antly move1 or he w\ld be surr\nd$4 ,he _h come ^u ! enemy unaw>es2 _h be5 pursu$ & fir$ ^u1 b ! fleetness ( 8 m>e _h sav$ him4 ,! ma9 body ( ! ,briti% 0 com+ d[n on ! ea/ side ( ! /ream1 & 0 ne> at h&4 ,ano!r despat* f ,sullivan corroborat$ ! /ory4 ,colonel ,bl&1 :om ,wa%+ton _h s5t to reconnoitre above ! =ks1 _h se5 ! enemy two miles 9 ! re> ( ,sullivan's "r1 m>*+ d[n at a rapid rate1 :ile a cl\d ( du/ %[$ t !re 7 m troops beh9d !m4 ,9 fact1 ,knyphaus5 ) a small division _h engross$ ! att5tion ( ! ,am]icans by a feign$ attack at ,*add's ,=d1 kept up ) great noise & prolong$ by skirmi%es2 :ile ! ma9 body ( ! army "u ,cornwallis1 l$ by exp]i5c$ guides1 _h made a circuit ( sev5te5 miles1 cross$ ! two =ks ( ! ,br&yw9e1 & arriv$ 9 ! neighborhood ( ,birm+ham meet+-h\se1 two miles to ! "r ( ,sullivan4 ,x 0 a capital /ratagem1 secretly & successfully conduct$4 ,f9d+ t ,cornwallis _h ?us ga9$ ! re> ( ! army1 ,wa%+ton s5t ord]s to ,sullivan to oppose him ) ! :ole "r w+1 ea* brigade attack+ z soon z x arriv$ ^u ! gr\nd4 ,wayne1 9 ! meantime1 0 to keep ,knyphaus5 at bay at ! =d1 & ,gre5e1 ) ! res]ve1 to hold himself ready to give aid :]ev] requir$4 ,lafayette1 z a volunte]1 _h hi!rto accompani$ ! comm&]-9-*ief1 b n[1 see+ !re 0 likely to be w>m "w ) ! "r w+1 he obta9$ p]mission to jo9 ,sullivan1 & spurr$ (f ) 8 aide-de-camp to ! sc5e ( action4 ,illu/ration3 ,,maps ,,( ,,! ,,battle ,,( ,,br&yw9e4 ,sullivan on receiv+ ,wa%+ton's ord]s1 advanc$ ) 8 own1 ,/eph5's & ,/irl+'s divisions1 & began to =m a l9e 9 front ( an op5 piece ( wood4 ,! "t :i* _h be5 exp5d$ 9 transmitt+ intellig5ce1 receiv+ ord]s1 & m>*+1 _h enabl$ ,cornwallis to *oose 8 gr\nd & prep>e = action4 ,/ill m "t 0 giv5 him f ! appreh5sion ( ! ?ree g5]als1 ^u consultation1 ( be+ out-flank$ ^u ! "r1 & t ! gap betwe5 ,sullivan's & ,/eph5's divisions 0 too wide1 & %\ld be clos$ up4 ,ord]s 7 accord+ly giv5 = ! :ole l9e to move to ! "r2 & :ile 9 execution1 ,cornwallis advanc$ rapidly ) 8 troops 9 ! f9e/ ord]1 & op5$ a brisk fire ( musketry & artill]y4 ,! ,am]icans made an ob/9ate resi/ance1 b be+ tak5 at a disadvantage1 ! "r & left w+s 7 brok5 & driv5 into ! woods4 ,! c5tre /ood firm = a :ile1 b be+ expos$ to ! :ole fire ( ! enemy1 gave way at l5g? also4 ,! ,briti%1 9 foll[+ up _! advantage1 got entangl$ 9 ! wood4 ,lafayette _h ?r[n himself f 8 horse & 0 endeavor+ to rally ! troops1 :5 he 0 %ot ?r\gh ! leg ) a musket ball1 & _h to be assi/$ into ! saddle by 8 aide-de-camp4 ,! ,am]icans ralli$ on a height to ! nor? ( ,dilwor?1 & made a /ill m spirit$ resi/ance ?an at fir/1 b 7 aga9 dislodg$ & oblig$ to retreat ) a heavy loss4 ,:ile ?is 0 occurr+ ) ! "r w+1 ,knyphaus51 z soon z he le>nt f ! heavy fir+ t ,cornwallis 0 engag$1 made a pu% to =ce 8 way across ,*add's ,=d 9 e>ne/4 ,he 0 vigor\sly oppos$ by ,wayne ) ,proctor's artill]y1 aid$ by ,maxwell & 8 infantry4 ,gre5e 0 prep>+ to second him ) ! res]ve1 :5 he 0 summon$ by ,wa%+ton to ! support ( ! "r w+2 :i* ! comm&]-9-*ief _h f\nd 9 imm95t p]il4 ,gre5e advanc$ to ! relief ) su* cel]ity1 t x is said1 on good au?ority1 8 division accompli%$ ! m>*1 or r run1 ( five miles 9 less ?an fifty m9utes4 ,he arriv$ too late to save ! battle1 b 9 "t to protect ! brok5 masses ( ! left w+ :i* he met 9 full flight4 ,op5+ 8 ranks f "t to "t = ! fugitives & clos+ !m ! mom5t !y _h pass$1 he cov]$ _! retreat by a %>p & well-direct$ fire f 8 field-pieces4 ,8 gr& /& 0 made at a place ab\t a mile beyond ,dilwor?1 :i* 9 reconnoitr+ ! neighborhood ,wa%+ton _h po9t$ out to him1 z well calculat$ = a second position1 %\ld ! army be driv5 out ( ! fir/4 ,we$on's brigade 0 drawn up 9 a n>r[ defile1 flank$ on bo? sides by woods1 & p]fectly comm&+ ! road2 :ile ,gre5e1 ) ,muhl5b]g's brigade1 pass+ to ! "r took 8 /ation on ! road4 ,! ,briti% came on impetu\sly1 expect+ b fa9t opposition4 ,!y met ) a desp]ate resi/ance & 7 repeat$ly driv5 back4 ,we$on's brigade on ! left ma9ta9$ its /& also ) great ob/9acy1 & ! *eck giv5 to ! enemy by ^! two brigades all[$ "t = ! brok5 troops to retreat4 ,we$on 0 at l5g? compell$ by sup]ior numb]s to seek ! protection ( ! o!r brigade1 :i* he did 9 good ord]1 & ,gre5e gradually drew (f ! :ole division 9 face ( ! enemy1 :o1 *eck$ by ?is vigor\s resi/ance1 & see+ ! day f> sp5t1 gave up all fur!r pursuit4 ,! brave /& made by ^! brigades _h likewise be5 a great protection to ,wayne4 ,he _h = a long "t )/ood ! attacks ( ! enemy at ,*add's ,=d1 until ! approa* on ! "r ( "s ( ! enemy's troops1 :o _h be5 entangl$ 9 ! woods1 %[$ him t ! "r w+ _h be5 r\t$4 ,he n[ gave up ! def5ce ( 8 po/ & retreat$ by ! ,*e/] road4 ,knyphaus5's troops 7 too fatigu$ to pursue him1 & ! o!rs _h be5 kept back1 z we h %[n1 by ,gre5e's division4 ,s end$ ! v>i$ conflict ( ! day4 ,lafayette gives an animat$ picture ( ! g5]al retreat 9 :i* he became entangl$4 ,all ar\nd him 0 headlong t]ror & confusion4 ,*e/] road1 ! common retreat ( ! brok5 fragm5ts ( ! army f e qu>t]1 0 cr[d$ ) fugitives1 ) cannon1 ) baggage c>s1 all hurry+ =w>d pell-mell1 & ob/ruct+ ea* o!r4 ,at ,*e/]1 twelve miles f ! field ( battle1 !re 0 a deep /ream ) a bridge1 ov] :i* ! fugitives w\ld h to pass4 ,"h ,lafayette set a gu>d to prev5t _! fur!r flight4 ,! comm&]-9-*ief arriv+ soon aft] ) ,gre5e & 8 gallant division1 "s degree ( ord] 0 re/or$1 & ! :ole army took its po/ beh9d ,*e/] = ! night4 ,! sc5e ( ?is battle1 :i* decid$ ! fate ( ,philadelphia1 0 )9 six & tw5ty miles ( t city1 & ea* dis*>ge ( cannon c\ld be he>d !re4 ,! two p>ties ( ! inhabitants1 :ig & tory1 7 to be se5 9 sep>ate gr\ps 9 ! squ>es & public places1 wait+ ! ev5t 9 anxi\s sil5ce4 ,at l5g? a c\ri] arriv$4 ,8 tid+s spread con/]nation among ! fri5ds ( lib]ty4 ,_m left _! homes2 entire families ab&on$ ev]y?+ 9 t]ror & despair1 & took refuge 9 ! m\nta9s4 ,congress1 t same ev5+ det]m9$ to quit ! city & repair to ,lanca/]1 :5ce !y subsequ5tly remov$ to ,yorkt[n4 ,not)/&+ ! r\t & precipitate retreat ( ! ,am]ican army1 ,sir ,william ,h[e did n press ! pursuit1 b pass$ ! night on ! field ( battle1 & rema9$ ! two foll[+ days at ,dilwor?1 s5d+ out deta*m5ts to take po/ at ,concord & ,*e/]1 & seize on ,wilm+ton1 :i!r ! sick & w\nd$ 7 convey$4 ,wa%+ton1 z usual1 pr(it$ by ! inactivity ( ,h[e2 quietly retreat+ ?r\gh ,d]by 7on ! #ab?7 across ! ,s*uylkill to ,g]mant[n1 )9 a %ort di/ance ( ,philadelphia1 :]e he gave 8 troops a day's repose4 ,f9d+ !m 9 good spirits & 9 n[ise di%e>t5$ by ! rec5t affair1 :i* !y seem$ to consid] a *eck r ?an a defeat1 he resolv$ to seek ! enemy aga9 & give him battle4 ,z prelim9>y measures1 he left "s ( ! ,p5nsylvania militia 9 ,philadelphia to gu>d ! city2 o!rs1 "u ,g5]al ,arm/rong1 7 po/$ at ! v>i\s passes ( ! ,s*uylkill1 ) ord]s to ?r[ up works2 ! float+ bridge on ! l[] road 0 to be unmoor$1 & ! boats collect$ & tak5 across ! riv]4 ,hav+ tak5 ^! precautions aga9/ any ho/ile movem5t by ! l[] road1 ,wa%+ton recross$ ! ,s*uylkill on ! #ad?1 & advanc$ along ! ,lanca/] road1 ) ! int5tion ( turn+ ! left flank ( ! enemy4 ,h[e1 appris$ ( 8 int5tion1 made a simil> disposition to outflank him4 ,! two armies came 9 sight ( ea* o!r ne> ! ,w>r5 ,tav]n1 tw5ty-?ree miles f ,philadelphia1 & 7 on ! po9t ( engag+1 b 7 prev5t$ by a viol5t /orm ( ra9 :i* la/$ = f\r & tw5ty h\rs4 ,?is inclem5t wea!r 0 p>ticul>ly di/ress+ to ! ,am]icans1 :o 7 scantily clo!d1 mo/ ( !m de/itute ( blankets1 & sep>at$ f _! t5ts & baggage4 ,! ra9 p5etrat$ _! c>tridge-boxes & ! ill-fitt$ locks ( _! muskets1 r5d]+ ! latt] useless1 be+ defici5t 9 bayonets4 ,9 ?is plight1 ,wa%+ton gave up = ! pres5t all ?\ght ( attack+ ! enemy1 z _! discipl9e 9 ! use ( ! bayonet1 ) :i* !y 7 univ]sally furni%$1 w\ld give !m a great sup]iority 9 action4 ,! only aim at pres5t 0 to get to "s dry & secure place :]e ! army might repose & refit4 ,all day & = a great "p ( ! night !y m>*$ "u a cold & pelt+ ra91 & ?r\gh deep & miry roads to ! ,yell[ ,spr+s1 !nce to ,w>wick1 on ,fr5* ,creek4 ,at ,w>wick furnace1 ammunition & a few muskets 7 obta9$1 to aid 9 disput+ ! passage ( ! ,s*uylkill1 & ! advance ( ! enemy on ,philadelphia4 ,f ,fr5* ,creek1 ,wayne 0 deta*$ ) 8 division to get 9 ! re> ( ! enemy1 =m a junction ) ,g5]al ,smallwood & ! ,m>yl& militia1 &1 keep+ !mselves conceal$1 wat* = an opportunity to cut (f ,h[e's baggage & hospital tra92 9 ! meantime ,wa%+ton cross$ ! ,s*uylkill at ,p>k]'s ,=d & took a position to def5d t pass ( ! riv]4 ,wayne set (f 9 ! night1 & by a circuit\s m>* got )9 ?ree miles ( ! left w+ ( ! ,briti% encamp$ at ,trydraff91 & conceal+ himself 9 a wood1 wait$ ! arrival ( ,smallwood & 8 militia4 ,at daybreak he reconnoitr$ ! camp :]e ,h[e1 *eck$ by ! sev]ity ( ! wea!r1 _h cont5t$ himself ) unit+ 8 columns1 & rema9$ "u %elt]4 ,all day ,wayne hov]$ ab\t ! camp2 !re 7 no signs ( m>*+2 all kept quiet b lay too compact to be attack$ ) prud5ce4 ,he s5t repeat$ messages to ,wa%+ton describ+ ! situation ( ! enemy4 ,i believe he kn[s no?+ ( my situation1 z ,i h tak5 e precaution to prev5t any intellig5ce gett+ to him4 ,8 motions1 h[ev]1 _h n be5 s secret z he imag9$4 ,he 0 9 a "p ( ! c\ntry full ( ! disaffect$1 & ,sir ,william _h receiv$ accurate in=mation ( 8 =ce & :]e he 0 encamp$4 ,g5]al ,gray1 ) a /rong deta*m5t1 0 s5t to surprise him at night 9 8 lair4 ,late 9 ! ev5+1 :5 ,wayne _h set 8 pickets & s5t9els & ?r[n out 8 patrols1 a c\ntryman br\ght him ^w ( ! m$itat$ attack4 ,he d\bt$ ! intellig5ce1 b /r5g!n$ 8 pickets & patrols1 & ord]$ 8 troops to sleep ^u _! arms4 ,at elev5 o'clock ! pickets 7 driv5 9 at ! po9t ( ! bayonet--! enemy 7 advanc+ 9 column4 ,wayne in/antly took po/ on ! "r ( 8 position1 to cov] ! retreat ( ! left1 l$ by ,colonel ,hampton1 ! second 9 comm&4 ,! latt] 0 t>dy1 & incauti\sly p>ad$ 8 troops 9 front ( _! fires s z to be 9 full relief4 ,! enemy ru%$ on )\t fir+ a gun2 all 0 ! sil5t b deadly "w ( ! bayonet & cutlass4 ,ne>ly ?ree hundr$ ( ,hampton's m5 7 kill$ or w\nd$1 & ! re/ put to flight4 ,wayne gave ! enemy "s well-direct$ volleys1 & !n retreat+ to a small di/ance1 ralli$ 8 troops & prep>$ = fur!r def5ce4 ,! ,briti%1 h[ev]1 cont5t$ !mselves ) ! bl[ !y _h giv5 & retir$ ) v little loss1 tak+ ) !m betwe5 sev5ty & eighty prison]s1 sev]al ( !m (fic]s1 & eight baggage wagons1 heavily lad54 ,g5]al ,smallwood1 :o 0 to h co-op]at$ ) ,wayne1 0 )9 a mile ( him at ! "t ( 8 attack1 & w\ld h ha/5$ to 8 assi/ance ) 8 well-kn[n intrepidity1 b he _h n ! corps "u 8 comm& ) :i* he _h =m]ly di/+ui%$ himself1 & 8 raw militia fl$ 9 a panic at ! fir/ sight ( a return p>ty ( ! enemy4 ,wayne 0 deeply mortifi$ by ! result ( ?is affair1 & f9d+ x sev]ely criticis$ 9 ! army1 dem&$ a c\rt-m>tial1 :i* pron\nc$ 8 conduct ev]y?+ t 0 to be expect$ f an active1 brave1 & vigilant (fic]2 :atev] blame !re 0 9 ! matt] fell ^u 8 second 9 comm&4 ,on ! #ba/1 ,sir ,william ,h[e made a rapid m>* high up ! ,s*uylkill1 on ! road lead+ to ,read+1 z if he int5d$ ei!r to capture ! milit>y /ores deposit$ !re1 or to turn ! "r ( ! ,am]ican army4 ,wa%+ton kept pace ) him on ! opposite side ( ! riv] up to ,pott's ,grove1 ab\t ?irty miles f ,philadelphia4 ,! movem5t on ! "p ( ,h[e 0 a m]e fe9t4 ,no soon] _h he drawn ,wa%+ton s f> up ! riv]1 ?an by a rapid c\nt]m>* on ! night ( ! #bb;d1 he got to ! =d bel[1 ?rew 8 troops across on ! next morn+ & pu%$ =w>d = ,philadelphia4 ,by ! "t ,wa%+ton 0 appris$ ( ?is c\nt]-movem5t1 ,h[e 0 too f> on 8 way to be ov]tak5 by h>ass$1 b>efoot$ troops1 worn out by con/ant m>*+4 ,feel+ ! necessity ( imm$iate re9=cem5ts1 he wrote on ! same day to ,putnam1 at ,peekskill3 ,i desire t )\t a mom5t's loss ( "t1 y w deta* z _m effective rank & file1 "u prop] g5]als & (fic]s1 z w make ! :ole numb]1 includ+ ^? ) ,g5]al ,mc,dougall1 am\nt to tw5ty-five hundr$ privates & non-commission$ fit = duty4 ,i mu/ urge y1 by e motive1 to s5d ?is deta*m5t )\t ! lea/ possible delay4 ,on ! next day 7#bd?7 he wrote also to ,g5]al ,gates3 ,i reque/1 if circum/ances w admit1 t y w ord] ,colonel ,morgan to jo9 me aga9 ) 8 corps4 ,i s5t him up :5 ,i ?\ght y mat]ially want$ him2 & if 8 s]vices c be disp5s$ ) n[1 y w direct 8 imm$iate return4 ,hav+ call$ a c\ncil ( (fic]s & tak5 _! op9ions1 :i* concurr$ ) 8 own1 ,wa%+ton det]m9$ to rema9 "s days at ,pott's ,grove1 to give repose to 8 troops & await ! arrival ( re9=cem5ts4 ,sir ,william ,h[e halt$ at ,g]mant[n1 )9 a %ort di/ance ( ,philadelphia1 & encamp$ ! ma9 body ( 8 army 9 & ab\t t village2 deta*+ ,"l ,cornwallis ) a l>ge =ce & a numb] ( (fic]s ( di/9ction1 to take =mal possession ( ! city4 ,t g5]al m>*$ into ,philadelphia on ! #bf? ) a brilliant /aff & escort1 & foll[$ by spl5did legions ( ,briti% & ,hessian gr5adi]s1 long tra9s ( artill]y & squadrons ( light-dragoons1 ! f9e/ troops 9 ! army all 9 _! be/ array4 ,,*apt] ,,xlvi4 ,,! ,,nor!rn ,,invasion4--,,fall ,,( ,,! ,,highl& ,,=ts4--,,defeat ,,& ,,surr5d] ,,( ,,burgoyne4 ,! *ecks :i* ,burgoyne _h receiv$ on "r & left1 &1 9 a great measure1 ?r\gh ! spontane\s ris+ ( ! c\ntry1 _h op5$ 8 eyes to ! difficulties ( 8 situation1 & ! errors z to public feel+ into :i* he _h be5 l$ by 8 tory c\nsellors4 ,he decl>$ t _h he any latitude 9 8 ord]s1 he w\ld rema9 :]e he 01 or p]haps fall back to ,=t ,edw>d1 :]e 8 communication ) ,lake ,george w\ld be secure1 & wait = "s ev5t t might assi/ 8 movem5t =w>d2 8 ord]s1 h[ev]1 7 positive to =ce a junction ) ,sir ,william ,h[e4 ,he did n feel at lib]ty1 !re=e1 to rema9 inactive long] ?an w\ld be necess>y to receive ! re9=cem5ts ( ! additional companies1 ! ,g]man drafts & recruits actually on ,lake ,*ampla91 & to collect provisions en\gh = tw5ty-five days4 ,^! re9=cem5ts 7 indisp5sable1 because1 f ! h\r he %\ld pass ! ,hudson ,riv] & proce$ t[>ds ,albany1 all safety ( communication w\ld cease4 ,a feature ( peculi> int]e/ is giv5 to ?is wild & rugg$ exp$ition1 by ! pres5ce ( two ladies ( rank & ref9em5t1 involv$ 9 its p]ils & h>d%ips4 ,"o 0 ,lady ,h>riet ,ackl&1 daught] ( ! ,e>l ( ,il*e/]1 & wife ( ,major ,ackl& ( ! gr5adi]s2 ! o!r 0 ! ,b>oness ,de ,ri$esel1 wife ( ! ,hessian major-g5]al4 ,bo? ( ^! ladies _h be5 left beh9d 9 ,canada4 ,lady ,h>riet1 h[ev]1 on he>+ t h] husb& 0 w\nd$ 9 ! affair at ,hubb>dton1 in/antly set out to rejo9 him1 reg>dless ( dang]1 & ( h] be+ 9 a condition be=e long to become a "m4 ,cross+ ! :ole l5g? ( ,lake ,*ampla91 %e f\nd him 9 a sick b$ at ,sk5esbor\gh4 ,aft] 8 recov]y %e refus$ to leave him1 b _h cont9u$ ) ! army ev] s9ce4 ,h] example _h be5 imitat$ by ! ,b>oness ,de ,ri$esel1 :o _h jo9$ ! army at ,=t ,edw>d1 br++ ) h] h] ?ree small *ildr54 ,! fri5d%ip & sympa?y ( ^! two ladies 9 all sc5es ( trial & suff]+1 & _! devot$ atta*m5t to _! husb&s1 af=d t\*+ episodes 9 ! /ory ( ! campaign4 ,! ,am]ican army _h receiv$ v>i\s re9=cem5ts4 ,x 0 n[ ab\t t5 ?\s& /rong4 ,s*uyl]1 f9d+ himself & 8 pr(f]$ s]vices slight$ by ,gates1 _h return$ to ,albany4 ,8 patriotism 0 sup]ior to p]sonal res5tm5ts4 ,he /ill cont9u$ to promote ! success ( ! campaign1 ex]t+ 8 influ5ce ov] ! ,indian tribes to w9 !m f ! enemy4 ,at ,albany he held talks & w> fea/s ) deputations ( ,oneida1 ,tusc>ora1 & ,onondaga w>riors2 & procur$ sc\t+ p>ties ( !m1 :i* he s5t to ! camp1 & :i* prov$ ( great s]vice4 ,! d5se =e/s :i* cov]$ ! c\ntry betwe5 ! ho/ile armies conceal$ _! movem5ts1 & z ,gates ?rew out no h>ass+ p>ties1 8 in=mation conc]n+ ! enemy 0 vague4 ,burgoyne1 h[ev]1 0 dilig5tly collect+ all 8 =ces f ,sk5esbor\gh1 ,=t ,anne & ,=t ,george1 & collect+ provisions4 ,s /ood matt]s on ! #aa? ( ,septemb]1 :5 a report 0 circulat$ 9 ! ,am]ican camp t ,burgoyne 0 9 motion1 & t he _h made a spee* to 8 soldi]s1 tell+ !m t ! fleet _h return$ to ,canada1 & _! only safety 0 to fight _! way to ,new ,york4 ,z ,g5]al ,gates 0 to receive an attack1 x 0 ?\ght he ought to *oose ! gr\nd :]e to receive x4 ,arnold1 !re=e1 9 company ) ,kosciuszko1 ! ,poli% eng9e]1 reconnoitr$ ! neighborhood 9 que/ ( a good camp+-gr\nd1 & at l5g? fix$ ^u a ridge ( hills call$ ,bemis's ,heights1 :i* ,kosciuszko proce$$ to =tify4 ,9 ! meantime ,colonel ,colburn 0 s5t (f ) a small p>ty to asc5d ! high hills on ! ea/ side ( ! ,hudson1 & wat* ! movem5ts ( ! enemy ) glasses f _! summits1 or f ! tops ( ! trees4 ,= ?ree days he kept ?us on ! look-out1 s5d+ ^w f "t to "t to camp ( all t he espi$4 ,on ! #aa? !re 7 ! fir/ signs ( movem5t among ,burgoyne's troops4 ,on ! #ac? & #ad? !y sl[ly pass$ ov] a bridge ( boats1 :i* !y _h ?r[n across ! ,hudson1 & encamp$ ne> ,fi% ,creek4 ,on ! #ae?1 bo? ,engli% & ,hessian camps /ruck _! t5ts1 & load$ _! baggage wagons4 ,by twelve o'clock bo? began to m>*4 ,colburn neglect$ to notice ! r\te tak5 by ! ,hessians2 8 att5tion 0 absorb$ by ! ,briti%1 :o made _! way sl[ly & labori\sly d[n ! we/]n side ( ! riv]1 along a wret*$ road int]sect$ by brooks & rivulets1 ! bridges ov] :i* ,s*uyl] _h brok5 d[n4 ,! division _h ) x eighty-five baggage wagons & a great tra9 ( artill]y2 ) two unwieldy tw5ty-f\r-p\nd]s1 act+ l drag an*ors4 ,hav+ se5 ! army advance two miles on its m>*1 ,colburn desc5d$ f ! heights1 & ha/5$ to ! ,am]ican camp to make 8 report4 ,a ,briti% prison]1 br\ght 9 soon aft]w>ds1 /at$ t ,burgoyne _h come to a halt ab\t f\r miles di/ant4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+ ! army 0 "u arms at daylight2 ! enemy1 h[ev]1 rema9$ encamp$1 repair+ bridges 9 front1 & s5d+ d[n gu>d-boats to reconnoitre4 ,! ,am]icans1 !re=e1 w5t on to =tify _! position4 ,! ridge ( hills call$ ,bemis's ,heights1 rises abruptly f ! n>r[ flat bord]+ ! we/ side ( ! riv]4 ,kosciuszko _h =tifi$ ! camp ) intr5*m5ts ?ree-qu>t]s ( a mile 9 ext5t1 hav+ r$\bts & batt]ies1 :i* comm&$ ! valley & ev5 ! hills on ! opposite side ( ! riv]1 = ! ,hudson1 9 ?is upp] "p1 is comp>atively a n>r[ /ream4 ,f ! foot ( ! height an intr5*m5t ext5d$ to ! riv]1 end+ ) a batt]y at ! wat] edge1 comm&+ a float+ bridge4 ,! "r w+ ( ! army1 "u ! imm$iate comm& ( ,gates1 & compos$ ( ,glov]'s1 ,nixon's1 & ,patt]son's brigades1 occupi$ ! br[ ( ! hill ne>e/ to ! riv]1 ) ! flats bel[4 ,! left w+1 comm&$ by ,arnold1 0 on ! side ( ! camp f>!/ f ! riv]1 & di/ant f ! latt] ab\t ?ree-qu>t]s ( a mile4 ,x 0 compos$ ( ! ,new ,hamp%ire brigade ( ,g5]al ,poor1 ,pi]re ,van ,c\rtl&t's & ,james ,liv+/on's regim5ts ( ,new ,york militia1 ! ,connecticut militia1 ,morgan's riflem51 & ,de>born's infantry4 ,! c5tre 0 compos$ ( ,massa*usetts & ,new ,york troops4 ,burgoyne gradually drew ne>] to ! camp1 ?r[+ out l>ge p>ties ( pione]s & workm54 ,! ,am]icans disput$ e /ep4 ,a ,hessian (fic] obs]ves3 ,! enemy bri/l$ up 8 hair1 z we attempt$ to repair m bridges4 ,at la/ we _h to d him ! honor ( s5d+ out :ole regim5ts to protect our workm54 ,burgoyne n[ encamp$ ab\t two miles f ,g5]al ,gates1 dispos+ 8 army 9 two l9es2 ! left on ! riv]1 ! "r ext5d+ at "r angles to x1 ab\t six hundr$ y>ds across ! l[ gr\nds to a range ( /eep & rocky hills1 occupi$ by ! lite2 a rav9e =m$ by a rivulet f ! hills pass$ 9 front ( ! camp4 ,! l[ gr\nd betwe5 ! armies 0 cultivat$2 ! hills 7 cov]$ ) woods1 except+ ?ree or f\r small op5+s & des]t$ f>ms4 ,beside ! rav9es :i* front$ ea* camp1 !re 0 a ?ird "o1 midway betwe5 !m1 also at "r angles to ! riv]4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #ai?1 ,g5]al ,gates receiv$ intellig5ce t ! enemy 7 advanc+ 9 great =ce on 8 left4 ,x 0 9 fact _! "r w+1 compos$ ( ! ,briti% l9e & l$ by ,burgoyne 9 p]son4 ,x 0 cov]$ by ! gr5adi]s & light-infantry "u ,g5]al ,fras] & ,colonel ,breyman1 :o kept along ! high gr\nds on ! "r2 :ile !y1 9 turn1 7 cov]$ 9 front & on ! flanks by ,indians1 prov9cial royali/s & ,canadians4 ,! left w+ & artill]y 7 advanc+ at ! same "t1 "u ,major-g5]al ,phillips & ,ri$esel1 along ! great road & mead[s by ! riv] side1 b !y 7 ret>d$ by ! necessity ( repair+ brok5 bridges4 ,x 0 ! plan ( ,burgoyne t ! ,canadians & ,indians %\ld attack ! c5tral outpo/s ( ! ,am]icans1 & draw _! att5tion 9 t direction1 :ile he & ,fras]1 mak+ a circuit ?r\gh ! woods1 %\ld jo9 =ces & fall ^u ! re> ( ! ,am]ican camp4 ,z ! d5se =e/s hid !m f ea* o!r1 signal guns 7 to regulate _! movem5ts4 ,?ree1 fir$ 9 succession1 7 to d5ote t all 0 ready1 & be ! signal = an attack 9 front1 flank & re>4 ,! ,am]ican pickets1 /ation$ along ! rav9e ( ,mill ,creek1 s5t repeat$ acc\nts to ,g5]al ,gates ( ! movem5ts ( ! enemy2 b he rema9$ quiet 9 8 camp z if det]m9$ to await an attack4 ,! ,am]ican (fic]s grew impati5t4 ,arnold especially1 impetu\s by nature1 urg$ repeat$ly t a deta*m5t %\ld be s5t =? to *eck ! enemy 9 _! advance1 & drive ! ,indians out ( ! woods4 ,at l5g? he succe$$ 9 gett+ p]mission1 ab\t noon1 to deta* ,morgan ) 8 riflem5 & ,de>born ) 8 infantry f 8 division4 ,!y soon fell 9 ) ! ,canadians & ,indians1 :i* =m$ ! advance gu>d ( ! enemy's "r1 & attack+ !m ) _s1 drove !m 91 or r disp]s$ !m4 ,morgan's riflem51 foll[+ up _! advantage ) too mu* eag]ness1 became likewise scatt]$1 & a /rong re9=cem5t ( royali/s arriv+ on ! sc5e ( action1 ! ,am]icans1 9 _! turn1 7 oblig$ to give way4 ,o!r deta*m5ts n[ arriv$ f ! ,am]ican camp1 l$ by ,arnold1 :o attack$ ,fras] on 8 "r1 to *eck 8 attempt to get 9 ! re> ( ! camp4 ,f9d+ ! position ( ,fras] too /rong to be =c$1 he s5t to head-qu>t]s = re9=cem5ts1 b !y 7 refus$ by ,gates1 :o decl>$ t no m %\ld g4 ,! reason he gave 0 t x might be attack$ by ! enemy's left w+4 ,arnold n[ made a rapid c\nt]m>*1 & 8 movem5t be+ mask$ by ! woods1 sudd5ly attempt$ to turn ,fras]'s left4 ,"h he came 9 full conflict ) ! ,briti% l9e1 & ?rew himself ^u x ) a boldness & impetuosity t = a "t ?reat5$ to break x1 & cut ! w+s ( ! army asund]4 ,! gr5adi]s & ,breyman's riflem5 ha/5$ to its support4 ,g5]al ,phillips broke 8 way ?r\gh ! woods ) f\r pieces ( artill]y1 & ,ri$esel came on ) 8 heavy dragoons4 ,re9=cem5ts came likewise to ,arnold's assi/ance2 8 =ce1 h[ev]1 nev] exce$$ ?ree ?\s& m51 & ) ^!1 = ne>ly f\r h\rs1 he kept up a conflict almo/ h& to h&1 ) ! :ole "r w+ ( ! ,briti% army4 ,night alone put an end to ! conflict4 ,bo? p>ties claim$ ! victory4 ,b1 ?\gh ! ,briti% rema9$ on ! field ( battle1 :]e !y lay all night ^u _! arms1 !y _h fail$ 9 _! object2 !y _h be5 assail$ in/ead ( be+ ! assailants1 :ile ! ,am]ican troops _h accompli%$ ! purpose = :i* !y _h salli$ =?1 _h *eck$ ! advance ( ! enemy1 fru/rat$ _! plan ( attack1 & return$ exult+ to _! camp4 ,_! loss1 9 kill$ & w\nd$1 0 betwe5 ?ree & f\r hundr$1 includ+ sev]al (fic]s2 t ( ! enemy upw>ds ( five hundr$4 ,burgoyne n[ /r5g!n$ 8 position ) intr5*m5ts & batt]ies1 "p ( !m across ! mead[s :i* bord]$ ! riv]1 "p on ! br[ ( ! heights :i* comm&$ !m4 ,! ,am]icans likewise ext5d$ & /r5g!n$ _! l9e ( brea/works on ! left ( ! camp2 ! "r 0 already unassailable4 ,! camps 7 )9 gun%ot1 b ) rav9es & woods betwe5 !m4 ,! situation ( ,burgoyne 0 gr[+ m & m critical4 ,on ! #ba/ he he>d %\ts 9 ! ,am]ican camp1 & 9 a little :ile _! cannon ?und]$ a feu de joie4 ,news _h be5 receiv$ f ,g5]al ,l9coln1 t a deta*m5t ( ,new ,engl& troops "u ,colonel ,br[n _h surpris$ ! c>ry+-place1 mills1 & ,fr5* l9es at ,ticond]oga1 captur$ an arm$ sloop1 gunboats & bateaux1 made ?ree hundr$ prison]s1 beside releas+ "o hundr$ ,am]ican captives1 & 7 lay+ siege to ,=t ,indep5d5ce4 ,=tunately = ,burgoyne1 :ile affairs 7 d>k5+ 9 ! ,nor?1 a ray ( hope dawn$ f ! ,s\?4 ,:ile ! %\ts f ! ,am]ican camp 7 yet r++ 9 8 e>s1 came a lett] 9 ciph] f ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 dat$ ! #ab? ( ,septemb]1 ann\nc+ 8 int5tion 9 ab\t t5 days to attack ! =ts 9 ! ,highl&s ( ! ,hudson4 ,burgoyne s5t back ! mess5g] ! same night1 & despat*$1 moreov]1 two (fic]s 9 disguise1 by diff]5t r\tes1 all be>+ messages in=m+ ,sir ,h5ry ( 8 p]il\s situation4 ,arnold _h be5 excessively indignant at ,gates )hold+ ! re9=cem5ts he _h ask$ = 9 ! rec5t action1 :i* he attribut$ to pique or jeal\sy4 ,gates1 inde$1 9 ! report to ,congress made no m5tion ( ,arnold4 ,he also )drew f ,arnold's division ,morgan's rifle corps & ,de>born's light-infantry1 its ma9 reliance4 ,arnold call$ on ,gates to remon/rate4 ,high words pass$ betwe5 !m4 ,gates 9 8 heat told ,arnold t ,g5]al ,l9coln w\ld arrive 9 a day or two1 & !n he w\ld h no fur!r occasion = him4 ,arnold return$ to 8 qu>t]s 9 a rage1 b he det]m9$ to rema9 9 camp & abide ! anticipat$ battle4 ,l9coln1 9 ! meantime1 arriv$ 9 advance ( 8 troops1 :i* soon foll[$ to ! am\nt ( two ?\s&4 ,"p ( ! troops1 deta*$ by him "u ,colonel ,br[n1 7 besieg+ ,ticond]oga & ,=t ,indep5d5ce4 ,colonel ,br[n himself1 ) "p ( 8 deta*m5t1 _h emb>k$ on ,lake ,george 9 an arm$ s*oon] & a squadron ( captur$ gunboats & bateaux1 & 0 ?reat5+ ! enemy's deposit ( baggage & heavy artill]y at ,diamond ,isl&4 ,! toils s skilfully spread 7 encompass+ ,burgoyne m & m2 ! gates ( ,canada 7 clos+ beh9d him4 ,we w n[ ca/ a look t[>d ,new ,york1 & asc]ta9 ! cause ( ,sir ,h5ry's delay 9 ! anxi\sly expect$ op]ations on ! ,hudson4 ,! exp$ition ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton _h await$ ! arrival ( re9=cem5ts f ,europe1 :i* 7 sl[ly cross+ ! ocean 9 ,dut* bottoms4 ,at l5g? !y arriv$1 aft] a ?ree mon?s' voyage1 & n[ !re 0 a /ir ( w>like prep>ation at ,new ,york4 ,! def5ces ( ! ,highl&s1 on :i* ! security ( ! ,hudson dep5d$1 7 at ?is "t weakly g>rison$2 "s ( ! troops hav+ be5 s5t (f to re9=ce ! armies on ! ,delaw>e & 9 ! ,nor?4 ,putnam1 :o _h ! g5]al comm& ( ! ,highl&s1 _h b elev5 hundr$ cont95tal & f\r hundr$ militia troops ) him at ,peekskill1 8 head-qu>t]s4 ,!re 0 a feeble g>rison at ,=t ,indep5d5ce1 9 ! vic9ity ( ,peekskill1 to gu>d ! public /ores & work%ops at ,cont95tal ,village4 ,! ,highl& =ts1 ,cl9ton1 ,montgom]y & ,con/itution1 situat$ among ! m\nta9s & =m+ _! ma9 def5ce1 7 no bett] g>rison$1 & ,george ,cl9ton1 :o _h ! comm& ( !m1 & :o 0 9 a mann] ! *ampion ( ! ,highl&s1 0 abs5t f 8 po/1 att5d+ ! ,/ate ,legislature at ,k+/on 7,esopus71 9 ,ul/] ,c\nty1 9 8 capacity ( gov]nor4 ,!re 7 patriot eyes 9 ,new ,york to wat* ! c\rse ( ev5ts1 & patriot boats on ! riv] to act z swift mess5g]s4 ,g5]al ,putnam 9 ,septemb] receiv$ intellig5ce on :i* he c\ld dep5d ( ! arrival ( re9=cem5ts 9 ,new ,york1 & ( prep>ations by ! enemy = a movem5t4 ,surmis+ 8 object to be ! =ts ( ! ,highl&s1 he wrote at once to ,gov]nor ,cl9ton1 convey+ 8 intellig5ce & ask+ = re9=cem5ts ( militia4 ,! gov]nor =?) ha/5$ to 8 po/ 9 ! ,highl&s ) su* militia =ce z he c\ld collect4 ,we h h]et(ore spok5 ( 8 ,highl& citadel1 ,=t ,montgom]y1 & ( ! ob/ructions ( *a91 boom1 & *evaux-de-frise betwe5 x & ! opposite promontory ( ,an?ony's ,nose1 ) :i* x _h be5 hop$ to b>ricade ! ,hudson4 ,=t ,cl9ton _h subsequ5tly be5 erect$ )9 rifle %ot ( ,=t ,montgom]y to occupy gr\nd :i* comm&$ x4 ,a deep rav9e & /ream call$ ,peploep's ,kill int]v5$ betwe5 ! two =ts1 across :i* !re 0 a bridge4 ,! gov]nor _h 8 head-qu>t]s 9 ,=t ,montgom]y1 :i* 0 ! nor!rn & l>ge/ =t1 b its works 7 unf9i%$4 ,8 bro!r ,james _h *>ge ( ,=t ,cl9ton1 :i* 0 complete4 ,! :ole =ce to g>rison ! associate =ts did n exce$ six hundr$ m51 *iefly militia1 b !y _h ! vet]an1 ,colonel ,lamb ( ! artill]y1 ) !m1 & a company ( 8 artill]i/s 0 di/ribut$ 9 ! two =ts4 ,! armam5t ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 :i* _h be5 wait+ = a w9d1 set sail 9 ! c\rse ( a day or two & /ood up ! ,hudson1 dogg$ by ,am]ican swift-r[+ :ale-boats4 ,late at night ( ! #d? ( ,octob] came a b>ge across ! riv]1 f ,peekskill to ,=t ,montgom]y1 be>+ a lett] f ,putnam to ! gov]nor4 ,?is morn+1 writes he1 we _h in=mation f our gu>d-boats t !re 7 two %ips ( w>1 ?ree t5d]s1 & a l>ge numb] ( flatbottom$ boats com+ up ! riv]4 ,!y proce$$ up z f> z ,t>ryt[n :]e !y l&$ _! m54 ,?is ev5+ !y 7 foll[$ by "o l>ge man-(-w>1 five topsail vessels1 & a l>ge numb] ( small craft4 ,! l&+ ( troops at ,t>ryt[n 0 a m]e fe9t on ! "p ( ,sir ,h5ry to di/ract ! att5tion ( ! ,am]icans2 aft] m>*+ a few miles into ! c\ntry1 !y return$ & re-emb>k$2 ! armam5t cont9u$ across ! ,tappan ,sea & ,hav]/raw ,bay to ,v]planck's ,po9t1 :]e1 on ! #e?1 ,sir ,h5ry l&$ ) ?ree ?\s& m51 ab\t eight miles bel[ ,peekskill4 ,putnam drew back to ! hills 9 ! re> ( ! village to prep>e = ! expect$ attack1 & s5t (f to ,gov]nor ,cl9ton = all ! troops he c\ld sp>e4 ,s f> ! manoeuvres ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton _h be5 successful4 ,x 0 8 plan to ?reat5 an attack on ,peekskill & ,=t ,indep5d5ce1 &1 :5 he _h drawn ! att5tion ( ! ,am]ican comm&]s to t qu>t]1 to l& troops on ! we/]n %ore ( ! ,hudson1 bel[ ! ,dund]b]g 7,?und] ,hill71 make a rapid m>* ?r\gh ! defiles beh9d t m\nta9 to ! re> ( ,=ts ,montgom]y & ,cl9ton1 come d[n on !m by surprise & c>ry !m by a c\p de ma94 ,accord+ly at an e>ly h\r ( ! foll[+ morn+ tak+ advantage ( a ?ick fog1 he cross$ ) two ?\s& m5 to ,/ony ,po9t on ! we/ %ore ( ! riv]1 leav+ ab\t a ?\s& m51 *iefly royali/s1 at ,v]planck's ,po9t to keep up a ?reat5+ aspect t[>ds ,peekskill4 ,?ree frigates1 also1 7 to /& up :at is call$ ! ,devil's ,horse ,race into ,peekskill ,bay1 & /ation !mselves )9 cannon %ot ( ,=t ,indep5d5ce4 ,hav+ accompli%$ 8 l&+1 ,sir ,h5ry1 conduct$ by a tory guide1 set out on a =c$ & circuit\s m>* ( sev]al miles by rugg$ defiles1 r\nd ! we/]n base ( ! ,dund]b]g4 ,at ! entrance ( ! pass he left a small =ce to gu>d x & keep up 8 communication ) ! %ips4 ,by eight o'clock 9 ! morn+ he _h effect$ 8 m>* r\nd ! ,dund]b]g1 & halt$ on ! nor!rn side 9 a rav9e1 betwe5 x & a conical m\nt call$ ,be> ,hill4 ,! possibility ( an enemy's approa* by ?is pass _h be5 notic$ by ,wa%+ton 9 reconnoitr+ ! ,highl&s1 & he _h m5tion$ x 9 8 in/ructions to ,g5]als ,gre5e & ,knox1 :5 !y 7 s5t to make _! milit>y survey1 b !y consid]$ x impracticable f ! extreme difficulty ( ! m\nta9 passes4 ,9 ?is rav9e ,sir ,h5ry divid$ 8 =ces4 ,"o division1 n9e hundr$ /rong1 l$ by ,lieut5ant-colonel ,campbell1 0 to make a circuit ?r\gh ! =e/ r\nd ! we/]n side ( ,be> ,hill1 s z to ga9 ! re> ( ,=t ,montgom]y4 ,aft] ,sir ,h5ry _h all[$ suffici5t "t = !m to make ! circuit1 he 0 to proce$ ) ! o!r division d[n ! rav9e1 t[>ds ! riv]1 turn to ! left along a n>r[ /rip ( l& betwe5 ! ,hudson & a small lake call$ ,s9ip9k ,pond1 :i* lay at ! foot ( ,be> ,hill1 & advance ^u ,=t ,cl9ton4 ,bo? =ts 7 to be attack$ at ! same "t4 ,! deta*m5t "u ,campbell set (f 9 high spirits2 x 0 compos$ p>tly ( royali/s1 l$ by ,colonel ,bev]ly ,rob9son ( ,new ,york1 p>tly ( ,em]ick's *asseurs1 & p>tly ( gr5adi]s1 "u ,"l ,rawdon4 ,) him w5t ,c\nt ,gabr\ski1 a ,poli% nobleman1 aide-de-camp to ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton4 ,ev]y?+ ?us f> _h be5 conduct$ ) cel]ity & app>5t secrecy1 & complete surprise ( bo? =ts 0 anticipat$4 ,sir ,h5ry _h inde$ outwitt$ "o ( ! gu>dians ( ! ,highl&s1 b ! o!r 0 aw>e ( 8 designs4 ,gov]nor ,cl9ton1 on receiv+ intellig5ce ( %ips ( w> com+ up ! ,hudson1 _h s5t sc\ts beyond ! ,dund]b]g to wat* _! movem5ts4 ,e>ly on ! pres5t morn+1 ^w _h be5 br\ght him t =ty boats 7 l&+ a l>ge =ce at ,/ony ,po9t4 ,he n[1 9 8 turn1 appreh5d$ an attack1 & s5t to ,putnam = re9=cem5ts1 prep>+1 9 ! meantime1 to make su* def5ce z 8 scanty means af=d$4 ,a lieut5ant 0 s5t out ) ?irty m5 f ,=t ,cl9ton1 to proce$ along ! riv]-road & reconnoitre4 ,he fell 9 ) ! advance gu>d ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton's division1 & retreat$ skirmi%+ to ! =t4 ,a l>g] deta*m5t 0 s5t out to *eck ! approa* ( ! enemy on ?is side2 :ile sixty m51 aft]w>ds increas$ to a hundr$1 took po/ ) a brass field-piece 9 ! ,be> ,hill defile1 a n>r[ & rugg$ pass1 bord]$ by %agg$ =e/s4 ,z ,campbell & 8 division came press+ =w>d1 !y 7 *eck$ by ! dis*>ge ( fire-arms & ( ! brass field-piece1 :i* swept ! /eep defile4 ,! ,briti% troops !n fil$ (f on ea* side into ! woods1 to surr\nd ! ,am]icans4 ,! latt]1 f9d+ x impossible to extricate _! field-piece 9 ! rugg$ pass1 spik$ x1 & retreat$ into ! =t4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton _h met ) equally ob/9ate opposition 9 8 approa* to ,=t ,cl9ton2 ! n>r[ /rip ( l& betwe5 ,lake ,s9ip9k & ! ,hudson1 along :i* he advanc$1 be+ =tifi$ by an abatis4 ,by f\r o'clock ! ,am]icans 7 driv5 )9 _! works1 & bo? =ts 7 assail$4 ,! def5ce 0 desp]ate2 = ,gov]nor ,cl9ton 0 a h>d fight]1 & he 0 /ill 9 hopes ( re9=cem5ts f ,putnam2 n kn[+ t ! mess5g] he s5t to him _h turn$ traitor1 & des]t$ to ! enemy4 ,ab\t five o'clock1 he 0 summon$ to surr5d] 9 five m9utes1 to prev5t ! effusion ( blood3 ! reply 0 a refusal4 ,ab\t t5 m9utes aft]w>ds1 !re 0 a g5]al attack ^u bo? =ts4 ,x 0 resi/$ ) ob/9ate _s4 ,! action cont9u$ until dusk4 ,! %ips "u ,commodore ,ho?am approa*$ ne> en\gh to op5 an irregul> fire ^u ! =ts1 & ^u ! vessels an*or$ above ! *evaux-de-frise4 ,! latt] return$ ! fire1 & ! fla% & ro> ( _! cannonry 9 ! ga!r+ d>kness & among ! e*oes ( ! m\nta9s increas$ ! t]rors ( ! /rife4 ,! works1 h[ev]1 7 too ext5sive to be mann$ by ! scanty g>risons2 !y 7 ent]$ by diff]5t places & c>ri$ at ! po9t ( ! bayonet2 ! ,am]icans f\ght desp]ately f "o r$\bt to ano!r--"s 7 sla91 "s tak5 prison]s1 & "s escap$ "u cov] ( ! night to ! riv] or ! m\nta9s4 ,! g>rison1 writes ,cl9ton1 significantly1 _h to fight _! way out z _m z c\ld1 z we det]m9$ n to surr5d]4 ,8 bro!r ,james 0 sav$ f a deadly ?ru/ ( a bayonet by a g>rison ord]ly-book 9 8 pocket2 b he receiv$ a fle% w\nd 9 ! ?igh4 ,he slid d[n a precipice1 "o hundr$ feet high1 into ! rav9e betwe5 ! =ts1 & escap$ to ! woods4 ,! gov]nor leap$ d[n ! rocks to ! riv] side1 :]e a boat 0 putt+ (f ) a numb] ( ! fugitives4 ,! boat cross$ ! ,hudson 9 safety1 & be=e midnight ! gov]nor 0 ) ,putnam1 at ,cont95tal ,village1 conc]t+ fur!r measures4 ,putnam _h be5 completely outmanoeuvr$ by ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton4 ,he _h cont9u$ until late 9 ! morn+ 9 ! belief t ,peekskill & ,=t ,indep5d5ce 7 to be ! objects ( attack4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! morn+ he salli$ =? ) ,brigadi]-g5]al ,p>sons1 to reconnoitre ! gr\nd ne> ! enemy4 ,aft] _! return !y 7 al>m$1 he says1 by a v heavy & hot fir+ bo? ( small arms & cannon1 at ,=t ,montgom]y4 ,aw>e ( ! real po9t ( dang]1 he imm$iately deta*$ five hundr$ m5 to re9=ce ! g>rison4 ,!y _h six miles to m>* along ! ea/]n %ore1 & !n to cross ! riv]2 be=e !y c\ld d s ! fate ( ! =ts 0 decid$4 ,briti% hi/orians ackn[l$ge t ! valor & resolution display$ by ! ,am]icans 9 ! def5ce ( ^! =ts 7 9 no in/ance exce$$ dur+ ! w>2 _! loss 9 kill$1 w\nd$ & miss+1 0 /at$ at two hundr$ & fifty1 a l>ge proportion ( ! numb] engag$4 ,colonel ,campbell1 :o comm&$ ! enemy's deta*m5t1 ,major ,grant ( ! ,new ,york volunte]s1 & ,c\nt ,gabr\ski1 ,sir ,h5ry's ,poli% aide-de-camp1 7 sla9 9 ! assault2 _! fall exasp]at$ ! assailants1 :o rev5g$ _! loss ) consid]able slaught]4 ,on ! capture ( ! =ts1 ! ,am]ican frigates & galleys /ation$ = ! protection ( ! *evaux-de-frise slipp$ _! cables1 made all sail1 & endeavor$ to escape up ! riv]4 ,! w9d1 h[ev]1 prov$ adv]se2 !re 0 dang] ( _! fall+ into ! h&s ( ! enemy2 ! crews1 !re=e1 set !m on fire & ab&on$ !m4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+1 ! *evaux-de-frise & o!r ob/ructions betwe5 ,=t ,montgom]y & ,an?ony's ,nose 7 cle>$ away3 ! ,am]icans evacuat$ ,=ts ,indep5d5ce & ,con/itution1 & a free passage up ! ,hudson 0 op5 = ! ,briti% %ips4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton proce$$ no fur!r 9 p]son1 b left ! re/ ( ! ent]prise to be accompli%$ by ,sir ,james ,wallace & ,g5]al ,vaughan1 ) a fly+ squadron ( light frigates1 & a consid]able deta*m5t ( troops4 ,putnam _h retreat$ to a pass 9 ! m\nta9s1 on ! ea/ side ( ! riv]1 ne> ,fi%kill1 hav+ remov$ z mu* ( ! /ores & baggage z possible f ! po/ he _h ab&on$4 ,9 a lett] to ,wa%+ton 7,oct4 #h?71 he writes3 ,gov]nor ,cl9ton is ex]t+ himself 9 collect+ ! militia ( ?is ,/ate4 ,brigadi]-g5]al ,p>sons ,i h s5t (f to =w>d 9 ! ,connecticut militia1 :i* are n[ arriv+ 9 great numb]s4 ,i !re=e hope & tru/1 t 9 ! c\rse ( a few days1 ,i %all be able to oppose ! progress ( ! enemy4 ,he _h conc]t$ ) ,gov]nor ,cl9ton t !y %\ld move to ! nor?w>d ) _! =ces along ! opposite %ores ( ! ,hudson1 endeavor+ to keep pace ) ! enemy's %ips & cov] ! c\ntry f _! attacks4 ,! enemy's light-arm$ vessels 7 n[ mak+ _! way up ! riv]2 l&+ m>aud+ p>ties occasionally to make depr$ations4 ,z soon z ! gov]nor c\ld collect a little =ce1 he press$ =w>d to protect ,k+/on 7,esopus71 ! seat ( ! ,/ate ,legislature4 ,! enemy 9 ! meantime l&$ f _! %ips1 r\t$ ab\t "o hundr$ & fifty militia collect$ to oppose !m1 m>*$ to ! village1 set fire to x 9 e "p1 consum+ great quantities ( /ores collect$ !re1 & !n retreat$ to _! %ips4 ,hav+ laid ,k+/on 9 a%es1 ! enemy proce$$ 9 _! ravages1 de/roy+ ! resid5ces ( conspicu\s patriots at ,rh9ebeck1 ,liv+/on1 ,manor1 & else:]e1 & among o!rs ! mansion ( ! wid[ ( ! brave ,g5]al ,montgom]y--tru/+ to close _! desolat+ c>e] by a triumphant junction ) ,burgoyne at ,albany4 ,:ile ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton _h be5 ?und]+ 9 ! ,highl&s1 ,burgoyne & 8 army _h be5 we>+ out hope )9 _! intr5*m5ts1 vigilantly wat*$ b unassail$ by ! ,am]icans4 ,on ! #g? ( ,octob] ,burgoyne det]m9$ to make a gr& movem5t on ! left ( ! ,am]ican camp1 to discov] :e!r he c\ld =ce a passage %\ld x be necess>y to advance1 or dislodge x f its position %\ld he h to retreat4 ,ano!r object 0 to cov] a =age ( ! army :i* 0 suff]+ f ! great sc>city4 ,= ?is purpose fifte5 hundr$ ( 8 be/ troops1 ) two twelve-p\nd]s1 two h[itz]s & six six-p\nd]s1 7 to be l$ by himself1 second$ by ,major-g5]als ,phillips & ,ri$esel & ,brigadi]-g5]al ,fras]4 ,on leav+ 8 camp he committ$ ! gu>d ( x on ! high gr\nds to ,brigadi]-g5]als ,hamilton & ,spe*t1 & ( ! r$\bts on ! l[ gr\nds ne> ! riv]1 to ,brigadi]-g5]al ,gall4 ,=m+ 8 troops )9 ?ree-qu>t]s ( a mile ( ! left ( ! ,am]icans1 ?\gh cov]$ f _! sight by ! =e/1 he s5t out a corps ( rang]s1 prov9cials & ,indians to skulk ?r\gh ! woods1 get 9 _! re>1 & give !m an al>m at ! "t ! attack took place 9 front4 ,! movem5t1 ?\gh c>ri$ on beh9d ! scre5 ( =e/s1 0 discov]$4 ,9 ! aft]noon ! advanc$ gu>d ( ! ,am]ican c5tre beat to arms2 ! al>m 0 repeat$ ?r\gh\t ! l9e4 ,gates ord]$ 8 (fic]s to _! al>m po/s1 & s5t =? ,wilk9son1 ! adjutant-g5]al1 to inquire ! cause4 ,f a ris+ gr\nd 9 an op5 place he descri$ ! enemy 9 =ce4 ,return+ to ! camp he report$ ! position & movem5ts ( ! enemy2 t _! front 0 op51 _! flanks re/$ on woods1 "u cov] ( :i* !y might be attack$1 & _! "r 0 skirt$ by a height2 t !y 7 reconnoitr+ ! left1 & he ?\ght (f]$ battle4 ,a plan ( attack 0 soon arrang$4 ,morgan ) 8 riflem5 & a body ( infantry 0 s5t to make a circuit ?r\gh ! woods & get possession ( ! heights on ! "r ( ! enemy1 :ile ,g5]al ,poor ) 8 brigade ( ,new ,york & ,new ,hamp%ire troops1 & a "p ( ,leon>d's brigade1 7 to advance aga9/ ! enemy's left4 ,morgan 0 to make an attack on ! heights z soon z he %\ld he> ! fire op5$ bel[4 ,burgoyne n[ drew out 8 troops 9 battle array4 ,! gr5adi]s1 "u ,major ,ackl&1 ) ! artill]y1 "u ,major ,williams1 =m$ 8 left1 & 7 /ation$ on a ris+ gr\nd1 ) a rivulet call$ ,mill ,creek 9 front4 ,next to !m 7 ! ,hessians1 "u ,ri$esel1 & ,briti%1 "u ,phillips1 =m+ ! c5tre4 ,! light-infantry1 "u ,"l ,balc>ras1 =m$ ! extreme "r2 hav+ 9 ! advance a deta*m5t ( five hundr$ pick$ m51 "u ,g5]al ,fras]1 ready to flank ! ,am]icans z soon z !y %\ld be attack$ 9 front4 ,he _h sc>ce made ^! arrangem5ts1 :5 he 0 a/oni%$ & conf\nd$ by a ?und]+ ( artill]y on 8 left1 & a rattl+ fire ( rifles on ! woody heights on 8 "r4 ,! troops "u ,poor advanc$ /eadily up ! asc5t :]e ,ackl&'s gr5adi]s & ,williams' artill]y 7 /ation$2 receiv$ _! fire & !n ru%$ =w>d4 ,ackl&'s gr5adi]s receiv$ ! fir/ brunt1 b x ext5d$ along ! l9e z deta*m5t aft] deta*m5t arriv$1 & 0 c>ri$ on ) inconceivable fury4 ,! artill]y 0 repeat$ly tak5 & retak51 & at l5g? rema9$ 9 possession ( ! ,am]icans1 :o turn$ x ^u its =m] own]s4 ,major ,ackl& 0 w\nd$ 9 bo? legs1 & tak5 prison]4 ,major ,williams ( ! artill]y 0 also captur$4 ,! headlong impetuosity ( ! attack conf\nd$ ! regul> tacticians4 ,mu* ( ?is has be5 ascrib$ to ! pres5ce & example ( ,arnold4 ,t d>+ (fic]1 :o _h l+]$ 9 ! camp 9 expectation ( a fight1 0 exasp]at$ at hav+ no comm& assign$ him4 ,on he>+ ! d9 ( battle1 he c\ld re/ra9 no long] 8 w>like impulse1 b ?rew himself on 8 horse & salli$ =?4 ,putt+ spurs to 8 horse1 he da%$ into ! sc5e ( action1 & 0 receiv$ ) acclamation4 ,be+ ! sup]ior (fic] 9 ! field 8 ord]s 7 obey$ ( c\rse4 ,putt+ himself at ! head ( ! troops ( ,le>n$'s brigade1 he attack$ ! ,hessians 9 ! enemy's c5tre1 & broke !m ) repeat$ *>ges4 ,inde$1 = a "t 8 actions seem$ to p>take ( fr5zy2 rid+ hi!r & ?i!r1 br&i%+ 8 sword1 & *e]+ on ! m5 to acts ( desp]ation4 ,morgan1 9 ! meantime1 0 h>ass+ ! enemy's "r w+ ) an incessant fire ( small-arms1 & prev5t+ x f s5d+ any assi/ance to ! c5tre4 ,g5]al ,fras] ) 8 *os5 corps1 = "s "t r5d]$ great protection to ?is w+4 ,m\nt$ on an iron-gray *>g]1 8 uni=m ( a field (fic] made him a conspicu\s object = ,morgan's %>p%oot]s4 ,"o bullet cut ! crupp] ( 8 horse1 ano!r graz$ 8 mane4 ,a mom5t aft]w>ds he 0 %ot d[n by a m>ksman po/$ 9 a tree4 ,two gr5adi]s bore him to ! camp4 ,8 fall 0 z a dea?bl[ to 8 corps4 ,! arrival on ! field ( a l>ge re9=cem5t ( ,new ,york troops "u ,g5]al ,t5 ,broeck1 complet$ ! confusion4 ,burgoyne saw t ! field 0 lo/1 & n[ only ?\ght ( sav+ 8 camp4 ,! troops ne>e/ to ! l9es 7 ord]$ to ?r[ !mselves )9 !m1 :ile ,g5]als ,phillips & ,ri$esel cov]$ ! retreat ( ! ma9 body1 :i* 0 9 dang] ( be+ cut (f4 ,! artill]y 0 ab&on$1 all ! horses1 & mo/ ( ! m5 :o _h s bravely def5d$ x hav+ be5 kill$4 ,! troops1 ?\gh h>d press$1 retir$ 9 good ord]4 ,sc>cely _h !y ent]$ ! camp :5 x 0 /orm$ ) great fury2 ! ,am]icans1 ) ,arnold at _! head1 ru%+ to ! l9es "u a sev]e dis*>ge ( grape-%ot & small-arms4 ,"l ,balc>ras def5d$ ! intr5*m5ts bravely2 ! action 0 fi]ce1 & well su/a9$ on bo? sides4 ,aft] an ineffectual attempt to make 8 way into ! camp 9 ?is qu>t] at ! po9t ( ! bayonet1 ,arnold spurr$ 8 horse t[>d ! "r flank ( ! camp occupi$ by ! ,g]man res]ve1 :]e ,lieut5ant-colonel ,brooks 0 mak+ a g5]al attack ) a ,massa*usetts regim5t4 ,"h1 ) a "p ( a platoon1 he =c$ 8 way into a sallyport1 b a %ot f ! retreat+ ,hessians kill$ 8 horse1 & w\nd$ him 9 ! same leg :i* _h receiv$ a w\nd be=e ,quebec4 ,he 0 borne (f f ! field1 b n until ! victory 0 complete2 = ! ,g]mans retreat$ f ! works1 leav+ on ! field _! brave def5d]1 ,lieut5ant-colonel ,breyman1 mortally w\nd$4 ,! night 0 n[ clos+ 94 ,! victory ( ! ,am]icans 0 decisive4 ,!y _h r\t$ ! enemy1 kill$ & w\nd$ a great numb]1 made _m prison]s1 tak5 _! field-artill]y & ga9$ possession ( a "p ( _! works :i* laid op5 ! "r & ! re> ( _! camp4 ,!y lay all night on _! arms1 )9 half a mile ( ! sc5e ( action1 prep>$ to r5ew ! assault ^u ! camp 9 ! morn+4 ,affect+ sc5es _h occurr$ 9 ! enemy's camp dur+ ?is deadly conflict4 ,9 ! morn+ previ\s to ! battle1 ! ,b>oness ,de ,ri$esel _h breakfa/$ ) h] husb& 9 ! camp4 ,g5]als ,burgoyne1 ,phillips1 & ,fras] 7 to d9e ) h] husb& & h]self 9 a h\se 9 ! neighborhood1 :]e %e & h] *ildr5 7 qu>t]$4 ,%e obs]v$ mu* movem5t 9 ! camp1 b 0 quiet$ by ! assurance t x 0 to be a m]e reconnaissance4 ,on h] way home %e met a numb] ( ,indians1 pa9t$ & decorat$ & arm$ ) guns1 & %\t+ w>6 w>6 ,h] fe>s 7 awak5$1 & sc>ce _h %e rea*$ home :5 %e he>d ! rattl+ ( fire-arms & ! ?und]+ ( artill]y4 ,ab\t "o o'clock came "o ( ! g5]als :o 7 to h d9$ ) h]--poor ,g5]al ,fras]--br\ght ^u a h&b>r[1 mortally w\nd$4 ,! g5]al said to ! surgeon3 ',tell me ! tru?1 is !re no hope8' ,!re 0 none4 ,pray]s 7 read1 aft] :i* he desir$ t ,g5]al ,burgoyne %\ld be reque/$ to h him buri$ on ! next day at six o'clock 9 ! ev5+ on a hill :]e a brea/work _h be5 con/ruct$4 ,lady ,h>riet ,ackl& 0 9 a t5t ne> by4 ,news came to h] t h] husb& 0 mortally w\nd$ & tak5 prison]4 ,%e 0 9 an agony ( di/ress4#a ,! b>oness divid$ ! night betwe5 soo?+ att5tions to ,lady ,h>riet1 & wat*ful c>e ( h] *ildr5 :o 7 asleep1 b :o %e fe>$ might di/urb ! poor dy+ g5]al4 ,t[>ds morn+1 ?9k+ 8 agony approa*+1 %e wrapp$ !m 9 blankets & retir$ ) !m into ! entrance hall4 ,c\rte\s ev5 9 dea?1 ! g5]al s5t h] sev]al messages to beg h] p>don = ! tr\ble he ?\ght he 0 giv+ h]4 ,at eight o'clock 9 ! morn+ he expir$4 ,footnote #a3 ,lady ,ackl& aft]w>d appli$ to ,g5]al ,burgoyne = p]mission to pass to ! ,am]ican camp1 & obta9 ,g5]al ,gates' cons5t to jo9 h] husb&4 ,x 0 grant$1 & ! ,am]ican g5]al1 accord+ to ,burgoyne1 receiv$ h] ) all ! humanity & respect t h] rank1 h] m]its1 & h] =tune des]v$4 ,burgoyne _h %ift$ 8 position dur+ ! night to heights ab\t a mile to ! nor?1 close to ! riv]1 & cov]$ 9 front by a rav9e4 ,e>ly 9 ! morn+ ! ,am]icans took possession ( ! camp :i* he _h ab&on$4 ,a r&om fire ( artill]y & small-arms 0 kept up on bo? sides dur+ ! day4 ,! ,briti% %>p%oot]s /ation$ 9 ! rav9e did "s execution1 & ,g5]al ,l9coln 0 w\nd$ 9 ! leg :ile reconnoitr+4 ,gates1 h[ev]1 did n ?9k x advisable to =ce a desp]ate enemy :5 9 a /rong position1 at ! exp5se ( a prodigal wa/e ( blood4 ,he took all measures to cut (f 8 retreat & insure a surr5d]4 ,g5]al ,fell[s1 ) #a1djj m51 _h already be5 s5t to occupy ! high gr\nd ea/ ( ! ,hudson opposite ,s>atoga ,=d4 ,o!r deta*m5ts 7 s5t high] up ! riv] 9 ! direction ( ,lake ,george4 ,burgoyne saw t no?+ 0 left = him b a prompt & rapid retreat to ,s>atoga1 yet 9 ?is he 0 delay$ by a melan*oly duty ( fri5d%ip2 x 0 to att5d ! obsequies ( ! gallant ,fras]1 :o1 accord+ to 8 dy+ reque/1 0 to be int]r$ at six o'clock 9 ! ev5+1 )9 a r$\bt :i* _h be5 con/ruct$ on a hill4 ,betwe5 sunset & d>k1 8 body 0 borne to ! appo9t$ place by gr5adi]s ( 8 division1 foll[$ by ! g5]als & _! /affs4 ,! ,am]icans see+ indi/9ctly :at1 9 ! twilight1 appe>$ to be a movem5t ( troops up ! hill & 9 ! r$\bt1 po9t$ _! artill]y 9 t direction4 ,g5]al ,gates prote/$ aft]w>ds t _h he kn[n :at 0 go+ on1 he w\ld h /opp$ ! fire imm$iately4 ,prep>ations _h be5 made to decamp imm$iately aft] ! fun]al1 & at n9e o'clock at night ! retreat comm5c$4 ,l>ge fires _h be5 light$1 & _m t5ts 7 left /&+ to conceal ! movem5t4 ,x 0 a dismal retreat4 ,! ra9 fell 9 torr5ts2 ! roads 7 deep & brok51 & ! horses weak & half-/>v$ f want ( =age4 ,at daybreak !re 0 a halt to refre% ! troops & give "t = ! bateaux lad5 ) provisions to come abrea/4 ,9 ?ree h\rs ! m>* 0 resum$1 b be=e long !re 0 ano!r halt1 to gu>d aga9/ an ,am]ican reconnoitr+ p>ty :i* appe>$ 9 sight4 ,x ra9$ t]ribly ?r\gh ! residue ( ! #i?1 & 9 consequ5ce ( repeat$ halts1 !y did n rea* ,s>atoga until ev5+4 ,a deta*m5t ( ,am]icans _h arriv$ !re be=e !m1 & 7 ?r[+ up intr5*m5ts on a comm&+ height at ,fi%kill4 ,!y ab&on$ _! "w1 =d$ ! ,hudson1 & jo9$ a =ce "u ,g5]al ,fell[s1 po/$ on ! hills ea/ ( ! riv]4 ,! bridge ov] ! ,fi%kill _h be5 de/roy$2 ! artill]y c\ld n cross until ! =d 0 exam9$4 ,exhau/$ by fatigue1 ! m5 = ! mo/ "p _h n /r5g? nor incl9ation to cut wood nor make fire1 b ?rew !mselves ^u ! wet gr\nd 9 _! wet clo!s1 & slept "u ! cont9u+ ra94 ,at daylight on ! #aj?1 ! artill]y & ! la/ ( ! troops pass$ ! =ds ( ! ,fi%kill1 & took a position ^u ! heights1 & 9 ! r$\bts =m]ly con/ruct$ !re4 ,to protect ! troops f be+ attack$ 9 pass+ ! =d by ! ,am]icans1 :o 7 approa*+1 ,burgoyne ord]$ fire to be set to ! f>m-h\ses & o!r build+s on ! s\? side ( ! ,fi%kill4 ,among/ ! re/1 ! noble mansion ( ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 ) /ore-h\ses1 gran>ies1 mills & ! o!r appurt5ances ( a great rural e/abli%m5t1 0 entirely consum$4 ,! measure 0 condemn$ by fri5d z well z foe1 b he ju/ifi$ x on ! pr9ciples ( self-pres]vation4 ,! =ce "u ,g5]al ,fell[s1 po/$ on ! opposite hills ( ! ,hudson1 n[ op5$ a fire f a batt]y comm&+ ! =d ( t riv]4 ,?us prev5t$ f cross+1 ,burgoyne ?\ght to retreat along ! we/ side z f> z ,=t ,george1 on ! way to ,canada1 & s5t out workm5 "u a /rong escort to repair ! bridges1 & op5 ! road t[>d ,=t ,edw>d4 ,! escort 0 soon recall$ & ! "w ab&on$1 = ! ,am]icans "u ,gates appe>$ 9 great =ce on ! heights s\? ( ! ,fi%kill1 & seem$ prep>+ to cross & br+ on an engagem5t4 ,! opposite %ores ( ! ,hudson 7 n[ l9$ ) deta*m5ts ( ,am]icans4 ,bateaux lad5 ) provisions1 :i* _h att5d$ ! movem5ts ( ! army1 7 fir$ ^u1 _m tak51 "s retak5 ) loss ( life4 ,x 0 necess>y to l& ! provisions f su* z rema9$1 & br+ !m up ! hill into ! camp1 :i* 0 done "u a heavy fire f ! ,am]ican artill]y4 ,burgoyne call$ n[ a g5]al c\ncil ( w>1 9 :i* x 0 resolv$1 s9ce ! bridges c\ld n be repair$1 to ab&on ! artill]y & baggage1 let ! troops c>ry a supply ( provisions ^u _! backs1 pu% =w>d 9 ! night1 & =ce _! way across ! =ds at or ne> ,=t ,edw>d4 ,be=e ! plan c\ld be put into execution1 sc\ts br\ght ^w t ! ,am]icans 7 intr5*$ opposite ^? =ds1 & encamp$ 9 =ce ) cannon on ! high gr\nd betwe5 ,=t ,edw>d & ,=t ,george4 ,9 fact by ?is "t ! ,am]ican army1 augm5t$ by militia & volunte]s f all qu>t]s1 _h po/$ itself 9 /rong positions on bo? sides ( ! ,hudson1 s z to ext5d ?ree-f\r?s ( a circle r\nd ! enemy4 ,giv+ up all fur!r attempt at retreat1 ,burgoyne n[ =tifi$ 8 camp on ! heights to ! nor? ( ,fi%kill1 /ill hop+ t succor might arrive f ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 or t an attack ^u 8 tr5*es might give him "s *ance ( cutt+ 8 way ?r\gh4 ,9 ?is situation 8 troops lay cont9ually on _! arms4 ,8 camp 0 subject$ to cannonad+ f ,fell[s' batt]ies on ! opposite side ( ! ,hudson1 ,gates' batt]ies on ! s\? ( ,fi%kill1 & a gall+ fire f ,morgan's riflem51 /ation$ on heights 9 ! re>4 ,! ,b>oness ,de ,ri$esel & h] helpless little ones 7 expos$ to ! dang]s & horrors ( ?is long turmoil4 ,on ! morn+ :5 ! attack 0 op5$1 ,g5]al ,de ,ri$esel s5t !m to take refuge 9 a h\se 9 ! vic9ity4 ,! b>oness succe$$ 9 gett+ to ! h\se4 ,"s wom5 & crippl$ soldi]s _h already tak5 refuge !re4 ,x 0 mi/ak5 = head-qu>t]s & cannonad$4 ,! b>oness retreat$ into ! cell>1 laid h]self 9 a corn] ne> ! door ) h] *ildr5's heads ^u h] knees1 & pass$ a sleepless night ( m5tal angui%4 ,9 ! morn+ ! cannonade began anew4 ,cannon balls pass$ ?r\gh ! h\se repeat$ly ) a trem5d\s noise4 ,a poor soldi] :o 0 ab\t to h a leg amputat$1 lo/ ! o!r by "o ( ^! balls4 ,! day 0 pass$ among su* horrors4 ,= six days1 %e & h] *ildr5 rema9$ 9 ?is dismal place ( refuge4 ,burgoyne 0 n[ r$uc$ to despair4 ,8 =ces 7 dim9i%$ by losses1 by ! des]tion ( ,canadians & royali/s1 & ! total defection ( ! ,indians2 & on inspection x 0 f\nd t ! provisions on h&1 ev5 ^u %ort all[ance1 w\ld n suffice = m ?an ?ree days4 ,a c\ncil ( w>1 !re=e1 0 call$ ( all ! g5]als1 field-(fic]s & capta9s comm&+ troops4 ,! delib]ations 7 brief4 ,all concurr$ 9 ! necessity ( op5+ a treaty ) ,g5]al ,gates1 = a surr5d] on honorable t]ms4 ,negotiations 7 accord+ly op5$ on ! #ac?1 "u sanction ( a flag4 ,lieut5ant ,k+/on1 ,burgoyne's adjutant-g5]al1 0 ! be>] ( a note1 propos+ a cessation ( ho/ilities until t]ms c\ld be adju/$4 ,! fir/ t]ms (f]$ by ,gates 7 t ! enemy %\ld lay d[n _! arms )9 _! intr5*m5ts1 & surr5d] !mselves prison]s ( w>4 ,^! 7 indignantly reject$1 ) an intimation t1 if p]si/$ 91 ho/ilities mu/ recomm5ce4 ,c\nt] proposals 7 !n made by ,g5]al ,burgoyne1 & f9ally accept$ by ,g5]al ,gates4 ,accord+ to ^! ! ,briti% troops 7 to m>* out ( ! camp ) artill]y & all ! honors ( w>1 to a fix$ place1 :]e !y 7 to pile _! arms at a ^w ( comm& f _! own (fic]s4 ,!y 7 to be all[$ a free passage to ,europe ^u condition ( n s]v+ aga9 9 ,am]ica1 dur+ ! pres5t w>4 ,! (fic]s 7 to be on p>ole1 & to we> _! side-arms4 ,all private prop]ty to be sacr$2 no baggage to be se>*$ or mole/$4 ,! capitulation 0 sign$ on ! #ag? ( ,octob]4 ,! ,briti% army1 at ! "t ( ! surr5d]1 0 r$uc$ by capture1 dea? & des]tion1 f n9e ?\s& to five ?\s& sev5 hundr$ & fifty-two m54 ,t ( ,gates1 regul>s & militia1 am\nt$ to t5 ?\s& five hundr$ & fifty-f\r m5 on duty2 betwe5 two & ?ree ?\s& be+ on ! sick li/ or abs5t on furl\gh4 ,by ?is capitulation1 ! ,am]icans ga9$ a f9e tra9 ( artill]y1 sev5 ?\s& /& ( arms1 & a great quantity ( clo?+1 t5ts1 & milit>y /ores ( all k9ds4 ,:5 ! ,briti% troops m>*$ =? to deposit _! arms at ! appo9t$ place1 ,colonel ,wilk9son1 ! adjutant-g5]al1 0 ! only ,am]ican soldi] to be se54 ,gates _h ord]$ 8 troops to keep rigidly )9 _! l9es1 t !y might n add by _! pres5ce to ! humiliation ( a brave enemy4 ,9 fact1 ?r\gh\t all 8 conduct dur+ ! campaign1 ,briti% writ]s & ,burgoyne himself give him cr$it = act+ ) great humanity & =be>ance4 ,! surr5d] ( ,burgoyne 0 soon foll[$ by ! evacuation ( ,ticond]oga & ,=t ,indep5d5ce1 ! g>risons retir+ to ! ,isle aux ,noix & ,/4 ,johns4 ,z to ! armam5t on ! ,hudson1 ! comm&]s :om ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton _h left 9 *>ge ( x1 receiv$1 9 ! mid/ ( _! desolat+ c>e] ! a/\nd+ intellig5ce ( ! capture ( ! army ) :i* !y _h come to co-op]ate4 ,no?+ rema9$ = !m1 !re=e1 b to drop d[n ! riv] & return to ,new ,york4 ,! =tresses 9 ! ,highl&s c\ld n be ma9ta9$1 & 7 evacuat$ & de/roy$4 ,,*apt] ,,xlvii4 ,,battle ,,( ,,g]mant[n4--,,ho/ilities ,,on ,,! ,,delaw>e4 ,hav+ giv5 ! cata/rophe ( ! ,briti% invasion f ! ,nor?1 we w rev]t to t "p ( ! ye>'s campaign :i* 0 pass+ "u ! imm$iate eye ( ,wa%+ton4 ,we left him encamp$ at ,pott's ,grove t[>ds ! end ( ,septemb]1 giv+ 8 troops a few days' repose aft] _! sev]e fatigues4 ,be+ rejo9$ by ,wayne & ,smallwood ) _! brigades1 & o!r troops be+ arriv$ f ! ,j]seys1 8 =ce am\nt$ to ab\t eight ?\s& ,cont95tals & ?ree ?\s& militia3 ) ^! he advanc$ on ! #cj? ( ,septemb] to ,skippack ,creek1 ab\t f\rte5 miles f ,g]mant[n1 :]e ! ma9 body ( ! ,briti% army lay encamp$2 a deta*m5t "u ,cornwallis occupy+ ,philadelphia4 ,imm$iately aft] ! battle ( ,br&yw9e1 ,admiral ,"l ,h[e ) great ex]tions _h succe$$ 9 gett+ 8 %ips ( w> & transports r\nd f ! ,*esapeake into ! ,delaw>e1 & _h an*or$ !m along ! we/]n %ore f ,re$y ,isl& to ,newca/le4 ,!y 7 prev5t$ f approa*+ ne>] by ob/ructions :i* ! ,am]icans _h plac$ 9 ! riv]4 ,! l[e/ ( ^! 7 at ,bill+sport 7,byll+'s ,po9t71 :]e *evaux-de-frise 9 ! *annel ( ! riv] 7 protect$ by a /rong r$\bt on ! ,j]sey %ore4 ,high] up 7 ,=t ,miffl9 on ,mud 7or ,=t7 ,isl&1 & ,=t ,m]c] on ! ,j]sey %ore2 ) *evaux-de-frise betwe5 !m4 ,wa%+ton _h ex]t$ himself to ?r[ a g>rison into ,=t ,miffl91 & keep up ! ob/ructions ( ! riv]4 ,sir ,william ,h[e _h conc]t$ op]ations ) 8 bro!r by l& & wat]1 to r$uce ! =ts & cle> away ! ob/ructions ( ! riv]4 ,) ?is view he deta*$ a "p ( 8 =ce into ! ,j]seys to proce$1 9 ! fir/ in/ance1 aga9/ ! =tifications at ,bill+sport4 ,wa%+ton _h be5 = "s days anxi\sly on ! look\t = "s opportunity to /rike a bl[ ( consequ5ce1 :5 two int]cept$ lett]s gave him intellig5ce ( ?is movem5t4 ,he imm$iately det]m9$ to make an attack ^u ! ,briti% camp at ,g]mant[n1 :ile weak5$ by ! abs5ce ( ?is deta*m5t4 ,to und]/& ! plan ( ! attack1 "s description ( ! ,briti% place ( encampm5t is necess>y4 ,g]mant[n1 at t "t1 0 little m ?an "o cont9u$ /reet1 ext5d+ two miles nor? & s\?4 ,beyond ! village1 & ab\t a hundr$ y>ds ea/ ( ! road1 /ood a spaci\s /one edifice1 ! c\ntry-seat ( ,b5jam9 ,*ew1 *ief ju/ice ( ,p5nsylvania previ\s to ! ,revolution4 ,f\r roads approa*$ ! village f above2 t is1 f ! nor?4 ,! ,skippack1 :i* 0 ! ma9 road1 l$ ov] ,*e/nut ,hill & ,m\nt ,airy d[n to & ?r\gh ! village t[>ds ,philadelphia1 =m+ ! /reet ( :i* we h j spok54 ,on its "r & ne>ly p>allel 0 ! ,monatawny or ,ridge road1 pass+ ne> ! ,s*uylkill1 & ent]+ ! ma9 road bel[ ! village4 ,on ! left ( ! ,skippack or ma9 road 0 ! ,limekiln road1 runn+ ne>ly p>allel to x = a "t1 & !n turn+ t[>ds x1 almo/ at "r angles1 s z to ent] ! village at ! m>ket-place4 ,/ill fur!r to ! left or ea/1 & outside ( all1 0 ! ,old ,york road1 fall+ into ! ma9 road "s di/ance bel[ ! village4 ,! ma9 body ( ! ,briti% =ces lay encamp$ across ! l[] "p ( ! village1 divid$ into almo/ equal p>ts by ! ma9 /reet or ,skippack road4 ,! "r w+ comm&$ by ,g5]al ,grant1 0 to ! ea/ ( ! road1 ! left w+ to ! we/4 ,ea* w+ 0 cov]$ by /rong deta*m5ts & gu>d$ by cavalry4 ,g5]al ,h[e _h 8 head-qu>t]s 9 ! re>4 ,! advance ( ! army1 compos$ ( ! #b;d battalion ( ,briti% light-infantry1 ) a tra9 ( artill]y1 0 m ?an two miles f ! ma9 body1 on ! we/ ( ! road1 ) an outly+ picket /ation$ ) two six-p\nd]s at ,all5's h\se on ,m\nt ,airy4 ,ab\t ?ree-qu>t]s ( a mile 9 ! re> ( ! light-infantry1 lay encamp$ 9 a field opposite ,*ew's ,h\se1 ! #dj? regim5t ( infantry1 "u ,colonel ,musgrave4 ,accord+ to ,wa%+ton's plan = ! attack1 ,sullivan 0 to comm& ! "r w+1 compos$ ( 8 own division1 pr9cipally ,m>yl& troops1 & ! division ( ,g5]al ,wayne4 ,he 0 to be su/a9$ by a corps de res]ve1 "u ,"l ,/irl+1 compos$ ( ,na%'s ,nor? ,c>ol9a & ,maxwell's ,virg9ia brigades1 & to be flank$ by ! brigade ( ,g5]al ,conway4 ,he 0 to m>* d[n ! ,skippack road & attack ! left w+2 at ! same "t ,g5]al ,arm/rong1 ) ! ,p5nsylvania militia1 0 to pass d[n ! ,monatawny or ,ridge road1 & get ^u ! enemy's left & re>4 ,gre5e ) ! left w+1 compos$ ( 8 own division & ! division ( ,g5]al ,/eph51 & flank$ by ,mc,dougall's brigade1 0 to m>* d[n ! ,limekiln road1 s z to ent] ! village at ! m>ket-h\se4 ,! two divisions 7 to attack ! enemy's "r w+ 9 front1 ,mc,dougall ) 8 brigade to attack x 9 flank1 :ile ,smallwood's division ( ,m>yl& militia & ,=man's ,j]sey brigade1 mak+ a circuit by ! ,old ,york road1 7 to attack x 9 ! re>4 ,two-?irds ( ! =ces 7 ?us direct$ aga9/ ! enemy's "r w+1 "u ! idea t1 if x c\ld be =c$1 ! :ole army mu/ be pu%$ into ! ,s*uylkill1 or compell$ to surr5d]4 ,! attack 0 to beg9 on all qu>t]s at daybreak4 ,ab\t dusk1 on ! #c;d ( ,octob]1 ! army left its encampm5t at ,matu*5 ,hills1 by its diff]5t r\tes4 ,wa%+ton accompani$ ! "r w+4 ,x _h fifte5 miles ( we>y m>* to make ov] r\gh roads1 s t x 0 aft] daybreak :5 ! troops em]g$ f ! woods on ,*e/nut ,hill4 ,! morn+ 0 d>k ) a heavy fog4 ,a deta*m5t advanc$ to attack ! enemy's out-picket1 /ation$ at ,all5's ,h\se4 ,! patrol 0 l$ by ,capta9 ,all5 ,mc,lane4 ,he fell 9 ) d\ble s5tries1 :om he kill$ ) ! loss ( "o man4 ,! al>m1 h[ev]1 0 giv52 ! di/ant roll ( a drum & ! call to arms res\nd$ ?r\gh ! murky air4 ,! picket gu>d1 aft] dis*>g+ _! two six-p\nd]s1 7 r\t$1 & retreat$ d[n ! s\? side ( ,m\nt ,airy to ! battalion ( light-infantry :o 7 =m+ 9 ord] ( battle4 ,z _! pursu]s desc5d$ into ! valley1 ! sun rose1 b 0 soon obscur$4 ,wayne l$ ! attack ^u ! light-infantry4 ,!y broke at fir/ b soon =m$ aga91 :5 a heavy & well-direct$ fire took place on bo? sides4 ,!y aga9 gave way1 b be+ support$ by ! gr5adi]s1 return$ to ! *>ge4 ,sullivan's division & ,conway's brigade =m$ on ! we/ ( ! road1 & jo9$ 9 ! attack2 ! re/ ( ! troops 7 too f> to ! nor? to r5d] any assi/ance4 ,! infantry1 aft] fight+ bravely = a "t1 broke & ran1 leav+ _! artill]y beh9d4 ,!y 7 hotly pursu$ by ,wayne4 ,8 troops rememb]$ ! bloody #bj? ( ,septemb]1 & ! ru?less slaught] ( _! comrades4 ,x 0 a t]rible mele4 ,! fog1 toge!r ) ! smoke ( ! cannonry & musketry1 made x almo/ z d>k z night2 our p mi/ak+ "o ano!r = ! enemy1 frequ5tly ex*ang$ %ots be=e !y discov]$ _! error4 ,! :ole ( ! enemy's advance 7 driv5 f _! camp+ gr\nd1 leav+ _! t5ts /&+1 ) all _! baggage4 ,colonel ,musgrave1 ) six companies ( ! #dj? regim5t1 ?rew himself into ,*ew's ,h\se1 b>ricad$ ! doors & l[] w9d[s1 & took po/ above /airs2 ! ma9 torr5t ( ! retreat pass$ by pursu$ by ,wayne into ! village4 ,z ! residue ( ?is division ( ! army came up to jo9 9 ! pursuit1 ,musgrave & 8 m5 op5$ a fire ( musketry ^u !m f ! upp] w9d[s ( 8 citadel4 ,?is br\ght !m to a halt4 ,"s ( ! (fic]s 7 = pu%+ on2 b ,g5]al ,knox /\tly object$1 insi/+ on ! old milit>y maxim1 nev] to leave a g>rison$ ca/le 9 ! re>4 ,8 objection unluckily prevail$4 ,a flag s5t ) a summons to surr5d] 0 fir$ ^u4 ,! h\se 0 n[ cannonad$1 b ! artill]y 0 too light to h ! desir$ effect4 ,an attempt 0 made to set fire to ! basem5t4 ,he :o attempt$ x 0 %ot dead f a grat$ cell> w9d[4 ,at l5g? a regim5t 0 left to keep gu>d ^u ! mansion & hold its g>rison 9 *eck1 & ! re> division aga9 press$ =w>d4 ,?is half h\r's delay1 h[ev]1 ( ne>ly "o-half ( ! army1 disconc]t$ ! action4 ,! divisions & brigades ?us sep>at$ f ea* o!r by ! skirmi%+ attack ^u ,*ew's ,h\se1 c\ld n be re-unit$4 ,! fog & smoke r5d]$ all objects indi/9ct at ?irty y>ds' di/ance2 ! diff]5t p>ts ( ! army knew no?+ ( ! position or movem5ts ( ea* o!r1 & ! comm&]-9-*ief c\ld take no view nor ga9 any in=mation ( ! situation ( ! :ole4 ,! orig9al plan ( attack 0 only effectively c>ri$ into op]ation 9 ! c5tre4 ,/ill ! action1 ?\gh disconnect$1 irregul> & p>tial1 0 animat$ 9 v>i\s qu>t]s4 ,sullivan1 be+ re9=c$ by ,na%'s ,nor? ,c>ol9a troops & ,conway's brigade1 pu%$ on a mile beyond ,*ew's ,h\se1 :]e ! left w+ ( ! enemy gave way be=e him4 ,gre5e & ,/eph51 ) _! divisions1 hav+ _h to make a circuit1 7 late 9 com+ into action1 & became sep>at$ f ea* o!r1 "p ( ,/eph5's division be+ arre/$ by a heavy fire f ,*ew's ,h\se & paus+ to return x4 ,gre5e1 h[ev]1 ) 8 division1 press$ rapidly =w>d1 drove an advance regim5t ( light-infantry be=e him1 took a numb] ( prison]s1 & made 8 way q to ! m>ket-h\se 9 ! c5tre ( ! village1 :]e he enc\nt]$ ! "r w+ ( ! ,briti% drawn up to receive him4 ,! impetuosity ( 8 attack _h an evid5t effect ^u ! enemy1 :o began to wav]4 ,=man & ,smallwood1 ) ! ,j]sey & ,m>yl& militia1 7 j %[+ !mselves on ! "r flank ( ! enemy1 & our troops seem$ on ! po9t ( c>ry+ ! :ole encampm5t4 ,at ?is mom5t a s+ul> panic seiz$ our army4 ,v>i\s causes are assign$ = x4 ,sullivan alleges t 8 troops _h exp5d$ all _! c>tridges1 & 7 al>m$ by see+ ! enemy ga!r+ on _! left1 & by ! cry ( a light-horseman1 t ! enemy 7 gett+ r\nd !m4 ,wayne's division1 :i* _h pu%$ ! enemy ne>ly ?ree miles1 0 al>m$ by ! approa* ( a l>ge body ( ,am]ican troops on its left flank1 :i* x mi/ook = foes1 & fell back 9 defiance ( e ef=t ( its (fic]s to rally x4 ,9 its retreat x came ^u ,/eph5's division & ?rew x into a panic1 be+1 9 its turn1 mi/ak5 = ! enemy2 ?us all fell into confusion1 & our army fl$ f _! own victory4 ,9 ! meantime ! enemy1 hav+ recov]$ f ! fir/ effects ( ! surprise1 advanc$ 9 _! turn4 ,g5]al ,grey br\ght up ! left w+1 & press$ ^u ! ,am]ican troops z !y rec$$4 ,"l ,cornwallis1 ) a squadron ( light-horse f ,philadelphia1 arriv$ j 9 "t to jo9 9 ! pursuit4 ,! retreat ( ! ,am]icans 0 att5d$ ) less loss ?an might h be5 expect$1 & !y c>ri$ (f all _! cannon & w\nd$4 ,! retreat cont9u$ ?r\gh ! day to ,p]kiom5 ,creek1 a di/ance ( tw5ty miles4 ,! loss ( ! enemy 9 ?is action is /at$ by !m to be sev5ty-"o kill$1 f\r hundr$ & fifte5 w\nd$1 & f\rte5 miss+3 among ! kill$ 0 ,brigadi]-g5]al ,agnew4 ,! ,am]ican loss 0 "o hundr$ & fifty kill$1 five hundr$ & tw5ty-"o w\nd$1 & ab\t f\r hundr$ tak5 prison]s4 ,among ! kill$ 0 ,g5]al ,na% ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 ,among ! prison]s 0 ,colonel ,ma!ws ( ,virg9ia4 ,! sudd5 retreat ( ! army gave ,wa%+ton surprise1 *agr9 & mortification4 ,e acc\nt1 said he subsequ5tly1 9 a lett] to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 confirms ! op9ion ,i at fir/ ent]ta9$1 t our troops retreat$ at ! in/ant :5 victory 0 decl>+ h]self 9 our favor4 ,! tumult1 disord]1 & ev5 despair :i* x seems _h tak5 place 9 ! ,briti% army1 7 sc>cely to be p>allel$2 & x is said1 s /rongly did ! ideas ( a retreat prevail1 t ,*e/] 0 fix$ on = _! r5dezv\s4 ,i c discov] no o!r cause = n improv+ ?is happy opportunity1 ?an ! extreme haz9ess ( ! wea!r4 ,! plan ( attack 0 too widely ext5d$ = /rict conc]t1 & too complicat$ = precise co-op]ation1 z x _h to be conduct$ 9 ! night1 & ) a l>ge proportion ( undiscipl9$ militia4 ,b al?\gh ! ,am]icans 7 balk$ ( ! victory1 :i* seem$ )9 _! grasp1 ! impression made by ! audacity ( ?is attempt ^u ,g]mant[n 0 great] we are told ?an t caus$ by any s+le incid5t ( ! w> aft] ,lex+ton & ,bunk]'s ,hill4 ,wa%+ton rema9$ a few days at ,p]kiom5 ,creek1 to give 8 army "t to re/ & recov] f ! disord] incid5t to a retreat4 ,hav+ be5 re9=c$ by ! arrival ( twelve hundr$ ,rhode ,isl& troops f ,peekskill1 "u ,g5]al ,v>num1 & ne>ly a ?\s& ,virg9ia1 ,m>yl& & ,p5nsylvania troops1 he gradually drew ne>] to ,philadelphia1 & took a /rong position at ,:ite ,m>%1 )9 f\rte5 miles ( t city4 ,by a resolution ( ,congress1 all p]sons tak5 )9 ?irty miles ( any place occupi$ by ,briti% troops1 9 ! act ( convey+ supplies to !m1 7 subject$ to m>tial law4 ,act+ "u ! resolution1 ,wa%+ton deta*$ l>ge bodies ( militia to sc\r ! roads above ! city1 & betwe5 ! ,s*uylkill & ,*e/]1 to int]cept all supplies go+ to ! enemy4 ,on ! =ts & ob/ructions 9 ! riv]1 ,wa%+ton ma9ly c\nt$ to complete ! h>assm5t ( ,philadelphia4 ,^! def5ces _h be5 mat]ially impair$4 ,! works at ,bill+sport _h be5 attack$ & de/roy$1 & "s ( ! enemy's %ips _h =c$ _! way ?r\gh ! *evaux-de-frise plac$ !re4 ,! ,am]ican frigate ,delaw>e1 /ation$ 9 ! riv] betwe5 ! upp] =ts & ,philadelphia1 _h run agr\nd be=e a ,briti% batt]y & be5 captur$4 ,x 0 n[ ! great object ( ! ,h[es to r$uce & de/roy1 & ( ,wa%+ton to def5d & ma9ta9 ! rema9+ =ts & ob/ructions4 ,=t ,miffl91 :i* we h already m5tion$1 0 erect$ on a l[1 gre51 re$y isl& 9 ! ,delaw>e1 a few miles bel[ ,philadelphia1 & bel[ ! m\? ( ! ,s*uylkill4 ,x consi/$ ( a /rong r$\bt ) ext5sive outworks & batt]ies4 ,!re 0 b a n>r[ *annel betwe5 ! isl& & ! ,p5nsylvania %ore4 ,! ma9 *annel1 practicable = %ips1 0 on ! o!r side4 ,9 ?is 7 sunk /rong *evaux-de-frise1 difficult ei!r to be weigh$ or cut ?r\gh1 & dang]\s to any %ips t might run aga9/ !m2 subject$ z !y w\ld be to ! batt]ies ( ,=t ,miffl9 on "o side1 & on ! o!r to ^? ( ,=t ,m]c]1 a /rong "w at ,r$ ,bank on ! ,j]sey %ore4 ,=t ,miffl9 0 g>rison$ by troops ( ! ,m>yl& l9e1 "u ,lieut5ant-colonel ,samuel ,smi? ( ,baltimore2 & _h kept up a brave def5ce aga9/ batt]ies erect$ by ! enemy on ! ,p5nsylvania %ore4 ,a re9=cem5t ( ,virg9ia troops made ! g>rison betwe5 ?ree & f\r hundr$ /rong4 ,float+ batt]ies1 galleys1 & fire-%ips1 comm&$ by ,commodore ,hazelwood1 7 /ation$ "u ! =ts & ab\t ! riv]4 ,=t ,m]c] _h hi!rto be5 g>rison$ by militia1 b ,wa%+ton n[ replac$ !m by f\r hundr$ ( ,g5]al ,v>num's ,rhode ,isl& ,cont95tals4 ,colonel ,*ri/oph] ,gre5e 0 put 9 comm&2 a brave (fic] :o _h accompani$ ,arnold 9 8 r\gh exp$ition to ,canada1 & f\ght valiantly "u ! walls ( ,quebec4 ,colonel ,gre5e 0 accompani$ by ,capta9 ,mauduit ,duplessis1 :o 0 to h ! direction ( ! artill]y4 ,he 0 a "y ,fr5* eng9e] ( great m]it1 :o _h volunte]$ 9 ! ,am]ican cause1 & receiv$ a commission f ,congress4 ,! *evaux-de-frise 9 ! riv] _h be5 con/ruct$ "u 8 sup]9t5d5ce4 ,gre5e1 aid$ by ,duplessis1 made all ha/e to put ,=t ,m]c] 9 a /ate ( def5ce2 b be=e ! outworks 7 complet$1 he 0 surpris$ 7,octob] #bb7 by ! appe>ance ( a l>ge =ce em]g+ f a wood )9 cannon %ot ( ! =t4 ,_! uni=ms %[$ !m to be ,hessians4 ,!y 71 9 fact1 f\r battalions twelve hundr$ /rong ( gr5adi]s1 pick$ m51 beside light-infantry & *asseurs1 all comm&$ by ,c\nt ,donop1 :o _h figur$ 9 ! la/ ye>'s campaign4 ,colonel ,gre5e1 9 n[ise dismay$ by ! sup]iority ( ! enemy =m+ 9 gli/5+ array be=e ! wood1 prep>$ = a /\t resi/ance4 ,9 a little :ile an (fic] 0 descri$1 rid+ sl[ly up ) a flag1 accompani$ by a drumm]4 ,gre5e ord]$ 8 m5 to keep out ( sight1 t ! =t might appe> b slightly g>rison$4 ,:5 )9 prop] di/ance ! drumm] s\nd$ a p>ley1 & ! (fic] summon$ ! g>rison to surr5d]2 ) a ?reat ( no qu>t] 9 case ( resi/ance4 ,gre5e's reply 0 t ! po/ w\ld be def5d$ to ! la/ extremity4 ,! flag rode back & made a report4 ,=?) ! ,hessians 7 se5 at "w ?r[+ up a batt]y )9 half a mile ( ! outworks4 ,x 0 f9i%$ by f\r o'clock1 & op5$ a heavy cannonade1 "u cov] ( :i* ! enemy 7 prep>+ to approa*4 ,z ! ,am]ican outworks 7 b half f9i%$ & 7 too ext5sive to be mann$ by ! g>rison1 x 0 det]m9$ by ,gre5e & ,duplessis t ! troops %\ld make b a %ort /& !re1 to gall ! enemy 9 _! approa*1 & !n retire )9 ! r$\bt1 :i* 0 def5d$ by a deep intr5*m5t1 bo>d$ & frais$4 ,donop l$ on 8 troops 9 gallant /yle "u cov] ( a heavy fire f 8 batt]y4 ,!y advanc$ 9 two columns to attack ! outworks 9 two places4 ,z !y advanc$ !y 7 excessively gall$ by a flank+ fire f ! ,am]ican galleys & batt]ies1 & by %>p volleys f ! outworks4 ,! latt]1 h[ev]1 z _h be5 conc]t$1 7 quickly ab&on$ by ! g>rison4 ,! enemy ent]$ at two places1 & imag9+ ! day _! own1 ! two columns pu%$ on ) %\ts to /orm diff]5t p>ts ( ! r$\bt4 ,z yet no troops 7 to be se52 b z "o ( ! columns approa*$ ! r$\bt on ! nor? side1 a trem5d\s dis*>ge ( grape-%ot & musketry bur/ =? f ! embrasures 9 front1 & a half-mask$ batt]y on ! left4 ,! slaught] 0 prodigi\s2 ! column 0 driv5 back 9 confusion4 ,c\nt ,donop1 ) ! o!r column1 9 attempt+ ! s\? side ( ! r$\bt1 _h pass$ ! abatis :5 a simil> tempe/ ( artill]y & musketry bur/ ^u !m4 ,"s 7 kill$ on ! spot1 _m 7 w\nd$1 & ! re/ 7 driv5 out4 ,donop himself receiv$ a mortal w\nd2 ,lieut5ant-colonel ,m+]ode1 ! second 9 comm&1 0 also dang]\sly w\nd$4 ,sev]al o!r ( ! be/ (fic]s 7 sla9 or disabl$4 ,! troops retreat$ 9 confusion1 hotly pursu$1 & 7 aga9 cut up 9 _! retreat by ! flank+ fire f ! galleys & float+ batt]ies4 ,! loss ( ! enemy 9 kill$ & w\nd$1 9 ?is brief b sev]e action1 0 ab\t f\r hundr$ m52 t ( ! ,am]icans1 eight kill$ & tw5ty-n9e w\nd$4 ,accord+ to ! plan ( ! enemy1 ,=t ,miffl91 opposite to ,=t ,m]c]1 0 to h be5 attack$ at ! same "t by wat]4 ,! =ce employ$ 0 ! ,augu/a ( sixty-f\r guns1 ! ,roebuck ( =ty-f\r1 two frigates1 ! ,m]l9 sloop ( eighte5 guns1 & a galley4 ,!y =c$ _! way ?r\gh ! l[] l9e ( *evaux-de-frise2 b ! ,augu/a & ,m]l9 ran agr\nd bel[ ! second l9e1 & e ef=t to get !m (f prov$ fruitless4 ,to div]t att5tion f _! situation1 ! o!r vessels drew z ne> to ,=t ,miffl9 z !y c\ld1 & op5$ a cannonade4 ,!y kept up a fire ^u ! =t ?r\gh\t ! ev5+1 & recomm5c$ x e>ly 9 ! morn+1 z did likewise ! ,briti% batt]ies on ! ,p5nsylvania %ore2 hop+ t "u cov] ( x ! %ips might be got (f4 ,a /rong adv]se w9d1 h[ev]1 kept ! tide f ris+ suffici5tly to float !m4 ,! ,am]icans discov]$ _! situation1 & s5t d[n f\r fire-%ips to de/roy !m1 b )\t effect4 ,a heavy fire 0 n[ op5$ ^u !m1 f ! galleys & float+ batt]ies4 ,x 0 w>mly return$4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! action1 a r$-hot %ot set ! ,augu/a on fire4 ,x 0 impossible to *eck ! flames4 ,%e blew up :ile ! second lieut5ant1 ! *apla91 ! gunn]1 & sev]al ( ! crew 7 yet on bo>d1 mo/ ( :om p]i%$4 ,! ,m]l9 0 n[ set on fire & ab&on$2 ! ,roebuck & ! o!r vessels dropp$ d[n ! riv]1 & ! attack on ,=t ,miffl9 0 giv5 up4 ,^! signal repulses ( ! enemy _h an animat+ effect on ! public m9d1 & 7 promptly notic$ by ,congress4 ,colonel ,gre5e1 :o comm&$ at ,=t ,m]c]1 ,lieut5ant-colonel ,smi? ( ,m>yl&1 :o comm&$ at ,=t ,miffl91 & ,commodore ,hazelwood1 :o comm&$ ! galleys1 receiv$ ! ?anks ( t body2 & subsequ5tly1 a sword 0 vot$ to ea*1 z a te/imonial ( di/+ui%$ m]it4 ,we h h]et(ore _h occasion to adv]t to ! annoyances & p]plexities occasion$ to ,wa%+ton by ! claims & pret5sions ( =eign (fic]s :o _h ent]$ into ! s]vice4 ,among ! (fic]s :o came out ) ,lafayette1 0 ! ,b>on ,de ,kalb1 a ,g]man by bir?1 b :o _h long be5 employ$ 9 ! ,fr5* s]vice1 & ?\gh a silv]-hair$ vet]an1 sixty ye>s ( age1 0 yet fre% & active & vigor\s4 ,9 ! mon? ( ,septemb]1 ,congress _h giv5 him ! commission ( major-g5]al1 to date ) t ( ,lafayette4 ,?is in/antly produc$ a remon/rance f ,brigadi]-g5]al ,conway1 :o consid]$ himself slight$ & =got1 9 _! giv+ a sup]ior rank to 8 own to a p]son :o _h n r5d]$ ! cause ! lea/ s]vice1 & :o _h be5 8 inf]ior 9 ,france4 ,he claim$1 !re=e1 = himself ! rank ( major-g5]al1 & 0 support$ 9 8 pret5sions by p]sons bo? 9 & out ( ,congress2 especially by ,miffl91 ! qu>t]ma/]-g5]al4 ,wa%+ton _h already be5 disgu/$ by ! ov]we5+ presumption ( ,conway1 & 0 surpris$ to he> t 8 application 0 likely to be successful4 ,he wrote on ! #ag? ( ,octob] to ,ri*>d ,h5ry ,lee1 !n 9 ,congress1 w>n+ him t su* an appo9tm5t w\ld be z un=tunate a measure z ev] 0 adopt$4 ,i w\ld ask1 writes he1 :y ! y\nge/ brigadi] 9 ! s]vice %\ld be put ov] ! heads ( ! olde/1 & !reby take rank & comm& ( g5tlem5 :o b ye/]day 7 8 s5iors8444 ,?is tru? ,i am well assur$ ( t !y w n s]ve "u him4 ,i leave y to guess1 !re=e1 at ! situation ?is army w\ld be 9 at s important a crisis1 if ?is ev5t %\ld take place4 ,?is opposition to 8 presumptu\s aspirations at once ?rew ,conway into a faction =m+ "u ! auspices ( ,g5]al ,miffl94 ,?is g5tleman _h rec5tly t5d]$ 8 resignation ( ! commission ( major-g5]al & qu>t]ma/]-g5]al on ! plea ( ill heal?1 b 0 busily engag$ 9 intrigues aga9/ ! comm&]-9-*ief1 t[>ds :om he _h long *]i%$ a secret ho/ility4 ,conway n[ jo9$ ) him he>t & h&1 & soon became s active & prom95t a memb] ( ! faction t x acquir$ ! "n ( ,conway's ,cabal4 ,! object 0 to depreciate ! milit>y "* ( ,wa%+ton1 9 comp>ison ) t ( ,gates1 to :om 0 attribut$ ! :ole success ( ! ,nor!rn campaign4 ,gates 0 p]fectly ready = su* an elevation4 ,9 fact1 9 ! excitem5t ( 8 vanity1 he appe>s to h =gott5 t !re 0 a comm&]-9-*ief1 to :om he 0 acc\ntable4 ,he neglect$ to s5d him any despat* on ! subject ( ! surr5d] ( ,burgoyne1 cont5t+ himself ) s5d+ "o to ,congress1 !n sitt+ at ,yorkt[n4 ,wa%+ton 0 left to he> ( ! important ev5t by casual rumor1 until he receiv$ a copy ( ! capitulation 9 a lett] f ,g5]al ,putnam4 ,gates 0 equally neglectful to in=m him ( ! disposition he int5d$ to make ( ! army "u 8 comm&4 ,he delay$ ev5 to =w>d ,morgan's rifle corps1 ?\gh _! s]vices 7 no long] ne$$ 9 8 camp1 & 7 s mu* requir$ 9 ! ,s\?4 ,x 0 det]m9$1 !re=e1 9 a c\ncil ( w>1 t "o ( ,wa%+ton's /aff %\ld be s5t to ,gates to repres5t ! critical /ate ( affairs4 ,colonel ,alex&] ,hamilton1 8 y\?ful b intellig5t aide-de-camp1 0 *>g$ ) ?is mission4 ,he bore a lett] f ,wa%+ton to ,gates1 dat$ ,octob] #cj?1 ( :i* ! foll[+ is an extract3 ,by ?is opportunity ,i d myself ! pleasure to congratulate y on ! signal success ( ! army "u y\r comm&4444 ,at ! same "t1 ,i _c b regret t a matt] ( su* magnitude1 & s int]e/+ to our g5]al op]ations1 %\ld h rea*$ me by report only2 or ?r\gh ! *annel ( lett]s n be>+ t au!nticity :i* ! importance ( x requir$1 & :i* x w\ld h receiv$ by a l9e "u y\r signature /at+ ! simple fact4 ,su* 0 ! calm & dignifi$ notice ( an in/ance ( (ficial disrespect1 almo/ am\nt+ to insubord9ation4 ,x is d\btful :e!r ,gates1 9 8 /ate ( m5tal eff]vesc5ce1 felt ! noble sev]ity ( ! rebuke4 ,a =tuit\s circum/ance1 :i* we %all expla9 h]eaft]1 appris$ ,wa%+ton ab\t ?is "t t a correspond5ce1 d]ogatory to 8 milit>y "* & conduct 0 go+ on betwe5 ,g5]al ,conway & ,g5]al ,gates4 ,wa%+ton conduct$ himself ) dignifi$ =be>ance1 cont5t+ himself ) lett+ ,conway "k1 by ! foll[+ brief note1 dat$ ,novemb] #i?1 t 8 correspond5ce 0 detect$3 ,,sir--,a lett] :i* ,i receiv$ la/ night conta9$ ! foll[+ p>agraph--',9 a lett] f ,g5]al ,conway to ,g5]al ,gates1 he says3 ,heav5 has det]m9$ to save y\r c\ntry1 or a weak g5]al & bad c\nsellors w\ld h ru9$ x4' ,i am1 sir1 y\r humble s]vant1 ,,george ,,wa%+ton4 ,! brevity ( ?is note r5d]$ x ! m a/\nd+4 ,x 0 a h&-gr5ade ?r[n into ! mid/ ( ! cabal4 ,! effect ^u o!r memb]s we %all %[ h]eaft]3 x seems1 at fir/1 to h pro/rat$ ,conway4 ,he imm$iately s5t 9 8 resignation4 ,x 0 n1 h[ev]1 accept$ by ,congress2 on ! contr>y he 0 support$ by ! cabal1 & 0 advanc$ to fur!r honors1 :i* we %all specify h]eaft]4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! cabal w5t on to make invidi\s comp>isons betwe5 ! a*ievem5ts ( ! two armies1 deeply d]ogatory to t "u ,wa%+ton4 ,publicly1 he took no notice ( !m4 ,! non-arrival ( re9=cem5ts f ! ,nor!rn army cont9u$ to emb>rass ,wa%+ton's op]ations4 ,! enemy 7 mak+ prep>ations = fur!r attempts ^u ,=ts ,m]c] & ,miffl94 ,g5]al ,h[e 0 con/ruct+ r$\bts & batt]ies on ,prov9ce ,isl&1 on ! we/ side ( ! ,delaw>e1 )9 five hundr$ y>ds ( ,=t ,miffl91 & m\nt+ !m ) heavy cannon4 ,wa%+ton consult$ ) 8 g5]al (fic]s :at 0 to be done4 ,_h ! army receiv$ ! expect$ re9=cem5ts f ! ,nor?1 x might h deta*$ suffici5t =ce to ! we/ side ( ! ,s*uylkill to dislodge ! enemy f ,prov9ce ,isl&2 b at pres5t x w\ld require almo/ ! :ole ( ! army = ! purpose4 ,?is w\ld leave ! public /ores at ,ea/on1 ,be?lehem & ,all5t[n1 uncov]$1 z well z sev]al ( ! hospitals4 ,x w\ld also leave ! po/ at ,r$ ,bank unsupport$1 ?r\gh :i* ,=t ,miffl9 0 re9=c$ & suppli$4 ,x 0 det]m9$1 !re=e1 to await ! arrival ( ! expect$ re9=cem5ts f ! ,nor?1 be=e mak+ any alt]ation 9 ! disposition ( ! army4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! g>risons ( ,=ts ,m]c] & ,miffl9 7 increas$1 & ,g5]al ,v>num 0 /ation$ at ,r$ ,bank ) 8 brigade1 to be at h& to r5d] re9=cem5ts to ei!r ( !m z occasion might require4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,novemb]1 ,g5]al ,h[e comm5c$ a heavy fire ^u ,=t ,miffl9 f 8 batt]ies1 :i* m\nt$ eighte51 tw5ty-f\r1 & ?irty-two p\nd]s4 ,major ,fleury acquitt$ himself ) intellig5ce & _s z eng9e]2 b an incessant cannonade & bomb>dm5t = sev]al days1 defi$ all repairs4 ,! block-h\ses 7 demoli%$1 ! palisades beat5 d[n1 ! guns dism\nt$1 ! b>racks r$uc$ to ru9s4 ,capta9 ,treat1 a "y (fic] ( great m]it1 :o comm&$ ! artill]y1 0 kill$1 z 7 sev]al non-commission$ (fic]s & privates2 & a numb] 7 w\nd$4 ,! survivors1 :o 7 n w\nd$1 7 exhau/$ by want ( sleep1 h>d duty1 & con/ant exposure to ! ra94 ,colonel ,smi? himself 0 disabl$ by sev]e contusions1 & oblig$ to retire to ,r$ ,bank4 ,! =t 0 9 ru9s2 !re 0 dang] ( its be+ c>ri$ by /orm1 b ! gallant ,fleury ?\ght x might yet be def5d$ ) ! aid ( fre% troops4 ,su* 7 furni%$ f ,v>num's brigade3 ,lieut5ant-colonel ,russell1 ( ! ,connecticut l9e1 replac$ ,colonel ,smi?4 ,he 9 8 turn 0 oblig$ to rel9qui% ! comm& ?r\gh fatigue & ill heal?1 & 0 succe$$ by ,major ,?ay] ( ,rhode ,isl&1 aid$ by ,capta9 7aft]w>ds commodore7 ,talbot4 ,on ! f\r? day ! enemy br\ght a l>ge ,indiaman1 cut d[n to a float+ batt]y1 to be> ^u ! works2 b ?\gh x op5$ a t]rible fire1 x 0 sil5c$ be=e night4 ,! next day sev]al %ips-(-w> got )9 gun%ot4 ,two prep>$ to attack x 9 front2 o!rs br\ght _! guns to be> on ,=t ,m]c]2 :ile two made _! way into ! n>r[ *annel betwe5 ,mud ,isl& & ! ,p5nsylvania %ore1 to op]ate ) ! ,briti% batt]ies erect$ !re4 ,at a conc]t$ signal a cannonade 0 op5$ f all qu>t]s4 ,! h]oic little g>rison /ood ! fire )\t fl9*+2 ! dang]1 h[ev]1 0 gr[+ imm95t4 ,! batt]ies on ,prov9ce ,isl& enfilad$ ! works4 ,! %ips 9 ! inn] *annel approa*$ s ne> z to ?r[ h&-gr5ades into ! =t1 :ile m>9es /ation$ 9 ! r\nd-tops /ood ready to pick (f any ( ! g>rison t came 9 sight4 ,! sc5e n[ became awful2 incessant fir+ f %ips1 =ts1 gondolas & float+ batt]ies1 ) cl\ds ( sulphur\s smoke1 & ! deaf5+ ?und] ( cannon4 ,be=e night !re 0 h>dly a =tification to def5d2 palisades 7 %iv]$1 guns dism\nt$1 ! :ole p>apet levell$4 ,!re 0 t]rible slaught]2 mo/ ( ! company ( artill]y 7 de/roy$2 ,fleury himself 0 w\nd$4 ,capta9 ,talbot receiv$ a w\nd 9 ! wri/1 b cont9u$ bravely fight+ until disabl$ by ano!r w\nd 9 ! hip4 ,to hold out long] 0 impossible4 ,colonel ,?ay] made prep>ations to evacuate ! =t 9 ! night4 ,ev]y?+ 0 remov$ 9 ! ev5+ t c\ld be convey$ away )\t too mu* exposure to ! murd]\s fire f ! r\nd-tops4 ,! w\nd$ 7 tak5 ov] to ,r$ ,bank1 accompani$ by "p ( ! g>rison4 ,?ay] rema9$ ) =ty m5 until elev5 o'clock1 :5 !y set fire to :at 0 combu/ible ( ! =t !y _h s nobly def5d$1 & cross$ to ,r$ ,bank by ! light ( its flames4 ,! loss ( ?is =t 0 deeply regrett$ by ,wa%+ton1 ?\gh he gave high praise to ! (fic]s & m5 ( ! g>rison4 ,colonel ,smi? 0 vot$ a sword by ,congress1 & ,fleury receiv$ ! commission ( lieut5ant-colonel4 ,wa%+ton /ill hop$ to keep possession ( ,r$ ,bank1 & !reby prev5t ! enemy f weigh+ ! *evaux-de-frise be=e ! fro/ oblig$ _! %ips to quit ! riv]4 ,i am anxi\sly wait+ ! arrival ( ! troops f ! nor?w>d1 writes he1 :o ought1 f ! "t !y h _h my ord]s to h be5 "h be=e ?is4 ,colonel ,hamilton1 "o ( my aides1 is up ! ,nor? ,riv]1 do+ all he c to pu% !m =w>d1 b he writes me ^w t he f9ds _m unacc\ntable delays ?r[n 9 8 way4 ,! want ( ^! troops has emb>rass$ all my measures exce$+ly4 ,! delays 9 "q w be/ be expla9$ by a few p>ticul>s conc]n+ ! mission ( ,colonel ,hamilton4 ,hamilton _h expect$ to f9d matt]s 9 su* a tra9 t he w\ld h little to d b hurry on ample re9=cem5ts already on ! m>*2 b he soon discov]$ t x 0 design$ to reta9 ! great] "p ( ! ,nor!rn army at ,albany & 9 ! ,highl&s1 sp>+ only ab\t f\r ?\s& m5 to ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,morgan & 8 riflem5 _h be5 t>dily deta*$1 he hav+ met !m on ! m>* ne> ,new ,w9dsor on ! morn+ ( ,novemb] #b;d4 ,putnam1 he f\nd1 0 busy ) ! project ( an attack on ,new ,york2 & ,gates 0 full ( reasons :y m troops %\ld n be despat*$ s\?w>d1 claim+ t !re 0 no c]ta9ty t ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton _h gone to jo9 ,h[e1 & t !re 0 a possibility ( 8 return+ up ! riv]4 ,if 8 army 7 deplet$1 ,albany w\ld be expos$1 ,new ,engl& left op5 to ! ravages ( ! enemy1 & 8 own contemplat$ movem5t aga9/ ,ticond]oga ab&on$4 ,x 0 ) ! greate/ difficulty t ,hamilton induc$ ,gates to deta* ! brigades ( ,poor & ,patt]son to ! aid ( ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,wa%+ton w\ld n h receiv$ a man1 he decl>$1 if ! :ole c\ld h be5 kept at ,albany ) any dec5cy4 ,gov]nor ,cl9ton1 ,hamilton f\nd1 0 ! only g5]al (fic] :o appreciat$ ,wa%+ton's position1 & dispos$ to promote ! g5]al good1 indep5d5t ( p]sonal consid]ations4 ,putnam :o1 unlike ,gates1 0 innoc5t ( intrigues aga9/ ! comm&]-9-*ief1 0 /ill s b5t ^u 8 favorite s*eme ( an attack on ,new ,york1 t only ,hamilton's positive ord]s1 z f ,wa%+ton1 to s5d ! ,cont95tal troops "u him s\?w>d1 reta9+ ! militia1 br\ght ! bellicose vet]an to a reluctant compliance4 ,wa%+ton1 9 a lett] to ,putnam1 reprim&$ 8 t>d9ess1 conclud+ )1 ,i c\ld wi% t 9 future my ord]s may be imm$iately compli$ )1 )\t argu+ ^u ! propriety ( !m4 ,! intrigues 9 progress ar\nd him made x necess>y = ,wa%+ton at ?is mom5t to ass]t 8 sup]ior comm&1 al?\gh he acquitt$ ,putnam ( any "p 9 !m4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,sir ,william ,h[e 0 foll[+ up ! r$uction ( ,=t ,miffl9 by an exp$ition aga9/ ,=t ,m]c]1 :i* /ill imp$$ ! navigation ( ! ,delaw>e4 ,on ! #ag? ( ,novemb]1 ,"l ,cornwallis 0 deta*$ ) two ?\s& m5 to cross f ,*e/] into ! ,j]seys1 :]e he w\ld be jo9$ by a =ce advanc+ f ,new ,york4 ,appris$ ( ?is movem5t1 ,wa%+ton deta*$ ,g5]al ,hunt+ton ) a brigade1 to jo9 ,v>num at ,r$ ,bank4 ,g5]al ,gre5e 0 also ord]$ to repair ?i!r ) 8 division1 & an express 0 s5t (f to ,g5]al ,glov] :o 0 on 8 way ?r\gh ! ,j]seys ) 8 brigade1 direct+ him to file (f to ! left t[>ds ! same po9t4 ,^! troops1 ) su* militia z c\ld be collect$1 ,wa%+ton hop$ w\ld be suffici5t to save ! =t4 ,be=e !y c\ld =m a junction1 h[ev]1 & rea* _! de/9ation1 ,cornwallis appe>$ be=e x4 ,a def5ce aga9/ su* sup]ior =ce 0 hopeless4 ,! works 7 ab&on$2 !y 7 tak5 possession ( by ! enemy :o proce$$ to de/roy !m4 ,aft] ! de/ruction _h be5 accompli%$1 ! re9=cem5ts f ! ,nor?1 s long & s anxi\sly expect$1 & s %amefully delay$1 made _! appe>ance4 ,_h !y arriv$ b t5 days soon]1 writes ,wa%+ton to 8 bro!r1 x w\ld1 ,i ?9k1 h put x 9 my p[] to save ,=t ,miffl91 :i* def5d$ ! *evaux-de-frise1 & consequ5tly h r5d]$ ,philadelphia a v ineligible situation = ! enemy ?is w9t]4 ,! evil :i* ,wa%+ton _h s anxi\sly /riv5 to prev5t _h n[ be5 effect$4 ,! ,am]ican vessels /ation$ 9 ! riv] _h lo/ all protection4 ,"s ( ! galleys escap$ pa/ ! batt]ies ( ,philadelphia 9 a fog1 & took refuge 9 ! upp] "p ( ! ,delaw>e2 ! re/ 7 set on fire by _! crews & ab&on$4 ,wa%+ton advis$ ! navy bo>d1 n[ t ! enemy _h ! comm& ( ! riv]1 to h all ! ,am]ican frigates scuttl$ & sunk imm$iately4 ,! bo>d object$ to s9k+ !m1 b said !y %\ld be balla/$ & plugg$1 ready to be sunk 9 case ( attack4 ,wa%+ton w>n$ !m t an attack w\ld be sudd51 s z to get possession ( !m be=e !y c\ld be sunk or de/roy$2--8 advice & w>n+ 7 unhe$$2 ! consequ5ce w h]eaft] be %[n4 ,,*apt] ,,xlviii4 ,,! ,,army ,,on ,,! ,,s*uylkill4--,,at ,,valley ,,=ge4--,,! ,,conway ,,cabal4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #bd? ( ,novemb] ,wa%+ton reconnoitr$1 c>efully & ?\ghtfully1 ! l9es & def5ces ab\t ,philadelphia1 f ! opposite side ( ! ,s*uylkill4 ,8 army 0 n[ consid]ably re9=c$2 ! g>rison 0 weak5$ by ! abs5ce ( a l>ge body ( troops "u ,"l ,cornwallis 9 ! ,j]seys4 ,"s ( ! g5]al (fic]s ?\ght ?is an advantage\s mom5t = an attack ^u ! city4 ,su* 0 ! op9ion ( ,"l ,/irl+1 & especially ( ,g5]al ,wayne1 ,mad ,an?ony1 z he 0 famili>ly call$1 always eag] = "s d>+ ent]prise4 ,! rec5t victory at ,s>atoga _h dazzl$ ! public m9d & produc$ a g5]al impati5ce = some?+ equally /rik+ & effective 9 ?is qu>t]4 ,) an anxi\s eye ,wa%+ton scrut9iz$ ! enemy's works4 ,!y appe>$ to be exce$+ /rong4 ,a *a9 ( r$\bts ext5d$ along ! mo/ comm&+ gr\nd f ! ,s*uylkill to ! ,delaw>e4 ,!y 7 fram$1 plank$1 & ( great ?ickness1 & 7 surr\nd$ by a deep dit*1 enclos$ & frais$4 ,! int]vals 7 fill$ ) an abatis1 9 con/ruct+ :i* all ! apple trees ( ! neighborhood1 beside =e/ trees1 _h be5 sacrific$4 ,! idea ( ,"l ,/irl+ & ^? 9 favor ( an attack 01 t x %\ld be at diff]5t po9ts at daylight2 ! ma9 body to attack ! l9es to ! nor? ( ! city1 :ile ,gre5e1 emb>k+ 8 m5 9 boats at ,dunk's ,f]ry1 & pass+ d[n ! ,delaw>e1 & ,pott]1 ) a body ( ,cont95tals & militia1 mov+ d[n ! we/ side ( ! ,s*uylkill1 %\ld attack ! ea/]n & we/]n fronts4 ,wa%+ton saw t !re 0 an opportunity = a brilliant bl[1 t might satisfy ! impati5ce ( ! public1 b he saw t x mu/ be /ruck at ! exp5se ( a fe>ful loss ( life4 ,return+ to camp1 he held a c\ncil ( w> ( 8 pr9cipal (fic]s1 9 :i* ! matt] 0 debat$ at great l5g? & ) "s w>m?1 b )\t com+ to a decision4 ,at break+ up1 ,wa%+ton reque/$ t ea* memb] ( ! c\ncil w\ld give 8 op9ion ! next morn+ 9 writ+1 & he s5t (f a mess5g] 9 ! night = ! writt5 op9ion ( ,g5]al ,gre5e4 ,only f\r memb]s ( ! c\ncil1 ,/irl+1 ,wayne1 ,scott & ,wood=d1 7 9 favor ( an attack2 ( :i* ,"l ,/irl+ drew up ! plan4 ,elev5 7includ+ ,gre5e7 7 aga9/ x1 object+1 among o!r ?+s1 t ! enemy's l9es 7 too /rong & too well support$1 & _! =ce too num]\s1 well discipl9$ & exp]i5c$1 to be assail$ )\t great loss & ! haz>d ( a failure4 ,_h ,wa%+ton be5 actuat$ by m]e p]sonal ambition & a passion = milit>y fame1 he might h disreg>d$ ! loss & haz>d$ ! failure2 b 8 patriotism 0 sup]ior to 8 ambition2 he %rank f a glory t mu/ be a*iev$ at su* a co/1 & ! idea ( an attack 0 ab&on$4 ,a lett] f ,g5]al ,gre5e receiv$ ab\t ?is "t1 gave ,wa%+ton "s gratify+ intellig5ce ab\t 8 y\?ful fri5d1 ! ,m>quis de ,lafayette4 ,?\gh n q recov]$ f ! w\nd receiv$ at ! battle ( ,br&yw9e1 he _h accompani$ ,g5]al ,gre5e z a volunte] 9 8 exp$ition into ! ,j]seys1 & _h be5 indulg$ by him ) an opportunity ( gratify+ 8 bellig]5t humor1 9 a bru% ) ,cornwallis' outpo/s4 ,! m>quis1 writes ,gre5e1 ) ab\t f\r hundr$ militia & ! rifle corps1 attack$ ! enemy's picket la/ ev5+ kill$ ab\t tw5ty1 w\nd$ _m m1 & took ab\t tw5ty prison]s4 ,! m>quis is *>m$ ) ! spirit$ behavior ( ! militia & rifle corps4444 ,! m>quis is det]m9$ to be 9 ! way ( dang]4 ,wa%+ton _h repeat$ly writt5 to ,congress 9 favor ( giv+ ! m>quis a comm& equal to 8 nom9al rank4 ,he avail$ himself ( ! pres5t occasion to support 8 =m] recomm5dations1 by transmitt+ to ,congress an acc\nt ( ,lafayette's y\?ful exploit4 ,he receiv$1 9 return1 an intimation f t body1 t x 0 _! pleasure he %\ld appo9t ! m>quis to ! comm& ( a division 9 ! ,cont95tal army4 ,! division ( ,g5]al ,/eph5 at ?is "t 0 vacant2 t vet]an (fic]1 :o _h =m]ly won honor = himself 9 ! ,fr5* w>1 hav+ be5 dismiss$ = misconduct at ! battle ( ,g]mant[n1 ! result ( intemp]ate habits1 into :i* he un=tunately _h fall54 ,lafayette 0 =?) appo9t$ to ! comm& ( t division4 ,at ?is juncture 7,novemb] #bg?71 a modification took place 9 ! ,bo>d ( ,w>1 indicative ( ! influ5ce :i* 0 op]at+ 9 ,congress4 ,x 0 increas$ f ?ree to five memb]s3 ,g5]al ,miffl91 ,joseph ,trumbull1 ,ri*>d ,pet]s1 ,colonel ,pick]+1 & la/1 ?\gh c]ta9ly n lea/1 ,g5]al ,gates4 ,miffl9's resignation ( ! commission ( qu>t]ma/]-g5]al _h rec5tly be5 accept$2 b t ( major-g5]al 0 cont9u$ to him1 ?\gh )\t pay4 ,g5]al ,gates 0 appo9t$ presid5t ( ! bo>d1 & ! ,presid5t ( ,congress 0 in/ruct$ to express to him1 9 communicat+ ! intellig5ce1 ! high s5se :i* t body ent]ta9$ ( 8 abilities & peculi> fitness to dis*>ge ! duties ( t important (fice1 ^u ! "r execution ( :i* ! success ( ! ,am]ican cause s em95tly dep5d$2 & to in=m him x 0 _! int5tion to cont9ue 8 rank z major-g5]al1 & t he might (ficiate at ! bo>d or 9 ! field1 z occasion might require2 fur!rmore1 t he %\ld repair to ,congress ) all conv5i5t despat* to ent] ^u ! duties ( 8 appo9tm5t4 ,x 0 evid5tly ! idea ( ! cabal t ,gates 0 h5ce=? to be ! ma/]-_s ( ! w>4 ,:ile busy faction 0 at "w1 bo? 9 & out ( ,congress1 to und]m9e ! fame & au?ority ( ,wa%+ton1 ,g5]al ,h[e1 accord+ to 8 own ?reat1 0 prep>+ to drive him beyond ! m\nta9s4 ,on ! #d? ( ,decemb]1 ,capta9 ,all5 ,mc,lane1 a vigilant (fic] already m5tion$1 ( ! ,m>yl& l9e1 br\ght ^w to head-qu>t]s t an attack 0 to be made t v night on ! camp at ,:ite ,m>%4 ,wa%+ton made 8 dispositions to receive ! m$itat$ assault1 &1 9 ! meantime1 deta*$ ,mc,lane ) "o hundr$ m5 to reconnoitre4 ,! latt] met ! van ( ! enemy ab\t elev5 o'clock at night1 on ! ,g]mant[n ,road2 attack$ x at ! ,?ree ,mile ,run1 =c$ x to *ange its l9e ( m>*1 & hov]$ ab\t & imp$$ x ?r\gh\t ! night4 ,ab\t ?ree o'clock 9 ! morn+ ! al>m-gun ann\nc$ ! approa* ( ! enemy4 ,!y appe>$ at daybreak1 & encamp$ on ,*e/nut ,hill1 )9 ?ree miles ( ,wa%+ton's "r w+4 ,brigadi]-g5]al ,james ,irv9e1 ) six hundr$ ( ! ,p5nsylvania militia1 0 s5t out to skirmi% ) _! light advanc$ p>ties4 ,he enc\nt]$ !m at ! foot ( ! hill1 b aft] a %ort conflict1 9 :i* sev]al 7 kill$ & w\nd$1 8 troops gave way & fl$ 9 all directions1 leav+ him & f\r or five ( 8 m5 w\nd$ on ! field1 :o 7 tak5 prison]s4 ,g5]al ,h[e pass$ ! day 9 reconnoitr+1 & at night *ang$ 8 gr\nd1 & mov$ to a hill on ! left1 & )9 a mile ( ! ,am]ican l9e4 ,x 0 8 wi% to h a g5]al action2 b to h x on advantage\s t]ms4 ,he _h scrut9iz$ ,wa%+ton's position & pron\nc$ x inaccessible4 ,= ?ree days he manoeuvr$ to draw him f x1 %ift+ 8 own position occasionally1 b /ill keep+ on advantage\s gr\nd4 ,wa%+ton 0 n to be decoy$4 ,he knew ! va/ advantages :i* sup]ior sci5ce1 discipl9e & exp]i5ce gave ! enemy 9 op5 field fight1 & rema9$ )9 8 l9es4 ,all 8 be/ (fic]s approv$ ( 8 policy4 ,sev]al %>p skirmi%es occurr$ at ,edge ,hill & else:]e1 9 :i* ,morgan's riflem5 & ! ,m>yl& militia 7 conc]n$4 ,!re 0 loss on bo? sides1 b ! ,am]icans gave way be=e a great sup]iority ( numb]s4 ,on ! #g? !re 0 e appe>ance t ,h[e m$itat$ an attack on ! left w+4 ,wa%+ton's he>t n[ beat high1 & he prep>$ = a w>m & decisive action4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! day he rode ?r\gh e brigade1 giv+ directions h[ ! attack 0 to be met1 & exhort+ 8 troops to dep5d ma9ly on ! bayonet4 ,! day wore away ) no?+ b skirmi%es1 9 :i* ,morgan's riflem51 & ! ,m>yl& militia "u ,colonel ,gi/1 r5d]$ good s]vice4 ,an attack 0 expect$ 9 ! night1 or e>ly 9 ! morn+2 b no attack took place4 ,! _s manife/$ by ! ,am]icans 9 _! rec5t conte/s _h r5d]$ ! ,briti% comm&]s cauti\s4 ,! next day 9 ! aft]noon1 ! enemy 7 aga9 9 motion2 b in/ead ( advanc+1 fil$ (f to ! left1 halt$ & lit up a long /r+ ( fires on ! heights2 beh9d :i* !y retreat$1 sil5tly & precipitately1 9 ! night4 ,by ! "t ,wa%+ton receiv$ intellig5ce ( _! movem5t !y 7 9 full m>* by two or ?ree r\tes = ,philadelphia4 ,he imm$iately deta*$ light p>ties to fall ^u _! re>1 b !y 7 too f> on ! way = any b light-horse to ov]take !m4 ,"h !n 0 ano!r occasion ( :i* ! enemies ( ,wa%+ton avail$ !mselves to d]ide 8 cauti\s policy4 ,yet x 0 cle>ly dictat$ by true wisdom4 ,8 he>t ye>n$ = a g5]al enc\nt] ) ! enemy4 ,9 8 despat* to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 he writes1 ,i s9c]ely wi% t !y _h made an attack2 z ! issue1 9 all probability1 f ! disposition ( our troops & ! /rong situation ( our camp1 w\ld h be5 =tunate & happy4 ,at ! same "t ,i mu/ add1 t reason1 prud5ce1 & e pr9ciple ( policy =bade u f quitt+ our po/ to attack !m4 ,no?+ b success w\ld h ju/ifi$ ! measure1 & ?is c\ld n be expect$ f _! position4 ,at ?is "t1 "o ( ! e>lie/ measures recomm5d$ by ! ,bo>d ( ,w>1 & adopt$ by ,congress1 %[$ ! increas+ influ5ce ( ! cabal2 two inspectors-g5]al 7 to be appo9t$ = ! promotion ( discipl9e & re=mation ( abuses 9 ! army2 & "o ( ! p]sons *os5 = ?is important (fice 0 ,conway1 ) ! rank1 too1 ( major-g5]al6 ,?is 0 tacitly 9 defiance ( ! op9ion s fully express$ by ,wa%+ton ( ! dem]its ( ! man1 & ! ru9\s effects to be appreh5d$ f 8 promotion ov] ! heads ( brigadi]s ( sup]ior claims4 ,conway1 h[ev]1 0 ! secret colleague ( ,gates1 & ,gates 0 n[ ! ris+ sun4 ,w9t] _h n[ set 9 ) all its sev]ity4 ,! troops1 worn d[n by long & h>d s]vice1 _h ne$ ( repose4 ,poorly clad1 also1 & almo/ de/itute ( blankets1 !y requir$ a w>m] %elt] ?an m]e t5ts aga9/ ! inclem5cies ( ! season4 ,! ne>e/ t[ns :i* w\ld af=d w9t]-qu>t]s1 7 ,lanca/]1 ,york & ,c>lisle2 b %\ld ! army retire to ei!r ( ^!1 a l>ge & f]tile di/rict w\ld be expos$ to be =ag$ by ! foe1 & its inhabitants1 p]haps1 to be dragoon$ into submission4 ,! plan adopt$ by ,wa%+ton1 aft] hold+ a c\ncil ( w>1 & weigh+ ! discordant op9ions ( 8 (fic]s1 0 to hut ! army = ! w9t] at ,valley ,=ge1 9 ,*e/] ,c\nty1 on ! we/ side ( ! ,s*uylkill1 ab\t tw5ty miles f ,philadelphia4 ,"h he w\ld be able to keep a vigilant eye on t city1 & at ! same "t protect a great ext5t ( c\ntry4 ,sad & dre>y 0 ! m>* to ,valley ,=ge1 un*e]$ by ! recollection ( any rec5t triumph1 z 0 ! m>* to w9t]-qu>t]s 9 ! prec$+ ye>4 ,hungry & cold 7 ! poor fell[s :o _h s long be5 keep+ ! field1 = provisions 7 scant1 clo?+ worn out1 & s badly (f 7 !y = %oes1 t ! foot/eps ( _m might be track$ 9 blood4 ,yet at ?is v "t we are told1 hog%eads ( %oes1 /ock+s & clo?+1 7 ly+ at diff]5t places on ! roads & 9 ! woods1 p]i%+ = want ( teams1 or ( money to pay ! team/]s4 ,su* 7 ! consequ5ces ( ! d]angem5t ( ! commiss>iat4 ,wa%+ton wrote to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress on ! subject3 ,i d n "k f :at cause ?is al>m+ defici5cy1 or r total failure ( supplies arises2 b unless m vigor\s ex]tions & bett] regulations take place 9 t l9e 7! commiss>ies' dep>tm5t7 imm$iately1 ! army mu/ dissolve4 ,i h done all 9 my p[] by remon/rat+1 by writ+1 by ord]+ ! commiss>ies on ?is head1 f "t to "t1 b )\t any good effect1 or obta9+ m ?an a pres5t scanty relief4 ,sc>ce _h ,wa%+ton despat*$ ?is lett]1 :5 he le>nt t ! ,legislature ( ,p5nsylvania _h address$ a remon/rance to ,congress aga9/ 8 go+ into w9t]-qu>t]s1 in/ead ( keep+ 9 ! op5 field4 ,?is lett]1 receiv$ 9 8 =lorn situation1 surr\nd$ by an unh\s$1 scantily clad1 half-/>v$ army1 %iv]+ 9 ! mid/ ( ,decemb]'s sn[ & cold1 put an end to 8 =be>ance1 & drew f him ano!r lett] to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 dat$ on ! #bc;d1 :i* we %all l>gely quote1 n only = its manly & tru?ful eloqu5ce1 b = ! exposition x gives ( ! difficulties ( 8 situation1 ma9ly caus$ by unwise & int]m$dl+ legislation4 ,& fir/ z to ! commiss>iat3-- ,?\gh ,i h be5 t5d]1 h]et(ore1 writes he1 ( giv+ any op9ion1 or lodg+ compla9ts1 z ! *ange 9 t dep>tm5t took place contr>y to my judgm5t1 & ! consequ5ces !re( 7 pr$ict$1 yet f9d+ t ! inactivity ( ! army1 :e!r = want ( provisions1 clo!s1 or o!r ess5tials1 is *>g$ to my acc\nt1 n only by ! common vulg>1 b by ^? 9 p[]1 x is "t to speak pla9 9 exculpation ( myself4 ,) tru? !n1 ,i c decl>e1 t no man1 9 my op9ion1 ev] _h 8 measures m imp$$ ?an ,i h by e dep>tm5t ( ! army4 ,s9ce ! mon? ( ,july we h _h no assi/ance f ! qu>t]ma/]-g5]al2 & to want ( assi/ance f ?is dep>tm5t1 ! commiss>y-g5]al *>ges great "p ( 8 defici5cy4444 ,z a pro( ( ! little b5efit receiv$ f a clo?i]-g5]al1 & z a fur!r pro( ( ! inability ( an army1 "u ! circum/ances ( ?is1 to p]=m ! common duties ( soldi]s 7besides a numb] ( m5 conf9$ to hospitals = want ( %oes1 & o!rs 9 f>m]s' h\ses on ! same acc\nt71 we h1 by a field return ?is day made1 no less ?an two ?\s& eight hundr$ & n9ety-eight m5 n[ 9 camp unfit = duty1 because !y are b>efoot1 & o!rwise nak$4 ,by ! same return1 x appe>s t our :ole /r5g? 9 ,cont95tal troops1 includ+ ! ea/]n brigades1 :i* h jo9$ u s9ce ! surr5d] ( ,g5]al ,burgoyne1 exclusive ( ! ,m>yl& troops s5t to ,wilm+ton1 am\nts to no m ?an eight ?\s& two hundr$ 9 camp fit = duty2 not)/&+ :i*1 & t s9ce ! #d? in/ant1 our numb]s fit = duty1 f ! h>d%ips & exposures !y h und]gone1 p>ticul>ly on acc\nt ( blankets1 h decreas$ ne> two ?\s& m54 ,we f9d g5tlem51 )\t kn[+ :e!r ! army 0 really go+ into w9t]-qu>t]s or n 7= ,i am sure no resolution ( m9e c\ld w>rant ! remon/rance71 reprobat+ ! measure z mu* z if !y ?\ght ! soldi]s 7 made ( /ocks or /ones1 & equally ins5sible ( fro/ & sn[2 & moreov]1 z if !y conceiv$ x easily practicable = an inf]ior army1 "u ! disadvantages ,i h describ$ ours to be--:i* are by no means exagg]at$--to conf9e a sup]ior "o1 9 all respects well appo9t$ & provid$ = a w9t]'s campaign1 )9 ! city ( ,philadelphia1 & to cov] f depr$ation & wa/e ! ,/ates ( ,p5nsylvania & ,j]sey4444 ,i c assure ^? g5tlem5 t x is a mu* easi] & less di/ress+ ?+ to draw remon/rances 9 a com=table room by a good fireside1 ?an to occupy a cold1 bleak hill1 & sleep "u fro/ & sn[1 )\t clo!s or blankets4 ,h[ev]1 al?\gh !y seem to h little feel+ = ! nak$ & di/ress$ soldi]s1 ,i feel abundantly = !m1 &1 f my s\l1 ,i pity ^? mis]ies1 :i* x is nei!r 9 my p[] to relieve nor prev5t4 ,9 ! pres5t exig5cy to save 8 camp f desolation & to relieve 8 />v+ soldi]y1 he 0 compell$ to ex]cise ! au?ority rec5tly giv5 him by ,congress1 to =age ! c\ntry r\nd1 seize supplies :]ev] he c\ld f9d !m1 & pay = !m 9 money or 9 c]tificates r$eemable by ,congress4 ,he ex]cis$ ^! p[]s ) great reluctance4 ,he 0 appreh5sive ( irritat+ ! jeal\sy ( milit>y sway1 preval5t ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry1 & ( corrupt+ ! morals ( ! army4 ,we "h close ,wa%+ton's op]ations = #aggg2 "o ( ! mo/ ardu\s & ev5tful ye>s ( 8 milit>y life1 & "o ( ! mo/ try+ to 8 "* & =tunes4 ,he began x ) an empty army *e/1 & a =ce dw9dl$ d[n to f\r ?\s& half-discipl9$ m54 ,?r\gh\t ! ye> he _h _h to cont5d1 n m]ely ) ! enemy1 b ) ! p>simony & m$dlesome int]f]5ce ( ,congress4 ,9 8 mo/ critical times t body _h left him )\t funds & )\t re9=cem5ts4 ,x _h made promotions contr>y to 8 advice & contr>y to milit>y usage2 !reby wrong+ & disgu/+ "s ( 8 brave/ (fic]s4 ,x _h *ang$ ! commiss>iat 9 ! v mid/ ( a campaign1 & !reby ?r[n ! :ole s]vice into confusion4 ,among s _m cross-purposes & disc\ragem5ts1 x 0 a difficult task = ,wa%+ton to keep ! life & s\l ( ! army toge!r4 ,yet he _h done s4 ,m>vell\s inde$ 0 ! mann] 9 :i* he _h soo!d ! discont5ts ( 8 aggriev$ (fic]s1 & reconcil$ !m to an ill-requit+ s]vice2 & /ill m m>vell\s ! mann] 9 :i* he _h brea!d 8 own _s ( pati5ce & p]sev]ance 9 8 yeoman soldi]y1 dur+ _! sultry m>*+s & c\nt]m>*+s ?r\gh ! ,j]seys1 "u all k9ds ( privations1 ) no visible object ( pursuit to /imulate _! ardor1 hunt+1 z x 71 ! rumor$ app>itions ( an unse5 fleet4 ,! same ma*9ations :i* 7 s successful 9 displac+ ! noble-he>t$ ,s*uyl] f ! head ( ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t1 7 n[ at "w to und]m9e ! comm&]-9-*ief1 & elevate ! putative h]o ( ,s>atoga on 8 ru9s4 ,he 0 pa9fully aw>e ( !m2 yet 9 no "p ( ! w> did he m ?or\ghly ev9ce t magnanimity :i* 0 8 gr& *>act]i/ic1 ?an 9 ! la/ sc5es ( ?is campaign1 :]e he rose above ! taunt+s ( ! press1 ! sne]+s ( ! cabal1 ! murmurs ( ! public1 ! sugge/ions ( "s ( 8 fri5ds1 & ! ?robb+ impulses ( 8 own c\rage\s he>t1 & adh]$ to t ,fabian policy :i* he consid]$ ess5tial to ! safety ( ! cause4 ,to d>e is (t5 ! impulse ( selfi% ambition or h>ebra9$ valor3 to =be> is at times ! pro( ( real greatness4 ,:ile c5sure & detraction _h dogg$ ,wa%+ton ?r\gh\t 8 h>ass+ campaign1 ,gates 0 ! con/ant !me ( popul> eulogium1 & 0 held up by ! cabal z ! only "o capable ( retriev+ ! desp]ate =tunes ( ! ,s\?4 ,lett]s f 8 fri5ds 9 ,congress urg$ him to ha/5 on1 take 8 seat at ! head ( ! ,bo>d ( ,w>1 assume ! managem5t ( milit>y affairs1 & save ! c\ntry6 ,gates 0 n a /rong-m9d$ man4 ,is x a wond]1 !n1 t 8 bra9 %\ld be bewild]$ by ! fumes ( inc5se (f]$ up on e side4 ,9 ! mid/ ( 8 triumph1 h[ev]1 :ile fea/+ on ! sweets ( adulation1 came ! )]+ h&writ+ on ! wall6 ,x is an epi/le f 8 fri5d ,miffl94 ,my de> ,g5]al1 writes he1 an extract f ,conway's lett] to y has be5 procur$ & s5t to head-qu>t]s4444 ,g5]al ,wa%+ton enclos$ x to ,conway )\t rem>ks4 ,no?+ c\ld surpass ! tr\ble & confusion ( m9d ( ,gates on ! p]usal ( ?is lett]4 ,"p ( 8 correspond5ce ) ,conway _h be5 s5t to head-qu>t]s4 ,b :at "p8 ,:at 0 ! purport & ext5t ( ! alleg$ extracts4 ,h[ _h !y be5 obta9$8 ,:o _h s5t !m8 ,miffl9's lett] specifi$ no?+2 & ?is sil5ce z to p>ticul>s left an unb\nd$ field = torm5t+ conjecture4 ,9 fact1 ,miffl9 knew no?+ 9 p>ticul> :5 he wrote2 nor did any ( ! cabal4 ,! laconic nature ( ,wa%+ton's note to ,conway _h ?r[n !m all 9 confusion4 ,none knew ! ext5t ( ! correspond5ce discov]$1 nor h[ f> !y might be individually compromis$4 ,gates1 9 8 p]plexity1 suspect$ t 8 portfolio _h be5 /eal?ily op5$ & 8 lett]s copi$4 ,b :i* ( !m8--& by :om8 ,he wrote to ,conway & ,miffl91 anxi\sly inquir+ :at "p ( _! correspond5ce _h be5 ?us surreptiti\sly obta9$1 & made rigid inquiries among ! g5tlem5 ( 8 /aff4 ,all disav[$ any k ( ! matt]4 ,9 ?is /ate ( m5tal trepidation1 ,gates wrote1 on ! #h? ( ,decemb]1 a lett] to ,wa%+ton1 9 :i*1 aft] speak+ ( 8 disagreeable situation 9 discov]+ 8 confid5tial lett]s expos$ to public inspection1 he urg$ ,wa%+ton to give him 8 aid 9 trac+ ! au?or ( ! infidelity1 & ass]t+ t x 0 9 ,wa%+ton's p[] to d him & ! ,unit$ ,/ates an important s]vice by detect+ a wret* :o may betray me1 & capitally injure ! v op]ations "u y\r imm$iate directions4 ,he conclud$ by ann\nc+ 8 int5tion ( =w>d+ a copy ( 8 lett] to ! presid5t1 t ! ,congress may1 9 conc]t ) y\r ,excell5cy1 obta9 z soon z possible a discov]y :i* s deeply affects ! safety ( ! ,/ates4 ,wa%+ton's reply 0 *>act]iz$ ) 8 usual dignity & c&or4 ,aft] express+ 8 surprise t a copy ( ,gates' lett] %\ld h be5 s5t to ,congress1 & ass]t+ t he 0 !reby laid "u ! necessity ( return+ 8 answ] ?r\gh ! same body1 he proce$s to /ate t ,colonel ,wilk9son1 9 ! mon? ( ,octob] la/1 fell 9 ) ,major ,mc,williams1 aide-de-camp to ,"l ,/irl+1 & in=m$ him1 n 9 confid5ce1 t ,g5]al ,conway _h writt5 to ,gates z foll[s3 ,heav5 has be5 det]m9$ to save y\r c\ntry1 or a weak g5]al & bad c\nsellors w\ld h ru9$ x4 ,wa%+ton !n adds t ?is circum/ance _h n be5 communicat$ to any (fic] 9 ! army except ,lafayette1 to :om x 0 %[n "u injunctions ( secrecy1 s desir\s 0 he ( conceal+ e matt] t c\ld int]rupt ! tranquillity ( ! army1 or af=d a gleam ( hope to ! enemy by diss5sions !re94 ,he concludes by decl>+ t he consid]$ ! in=mation z com+ f ,gates1 giv5 ) a view to =ew>n & =e>m him aga9/ a dang]\s inc5di>y1 9 :i* "* soon] or lat] ?is c\ntry w "k ,g5]al ,conway4 ,gates 0 dispos$ to m>k 8 adv5t to p[] by a /rik+ op]ation4 ,a notable project _h be5 conc]t$ by him & ! ,bo>d ( ,w> = a w9t] irruption into ,canada4 ,an exp$ition 0 to proce$ f ,albany1 cross ,lake ,*ampla9 on ! ice1 burn ! ,briti% %ipp+ at ,/4 ,johns1 & press =w>d to ,montreal4 ,wa%+ton 0 n consult$ 9 ! matt]3 ! project 0 submitt$ to ,congress1 & sanction$ by !m )\t 8 privity4 ,"o object ( ! s*eme 0 to deta* ! ,m>quis de ,lafayette f ,wa%+ton1 to :om he 0 devot$ly atta*$1 & br+ him into ! int]e/s ( ! cabal4 ,= ?is purpose he 0 to h ! comm& ( ! exp$ition2 an appo9tm5t :i* x 0 ?\ght w\ld tempt 8 milit>y ambition4 ,conway 0 to be second 9 comm&1 & x 0 tru/$ t 8 address & sup]ior intellig5ce w\ld virtually make him ! lead]4 ,! fir/ notice t ,wa%+ton receiv$ ( ! project 0 9 a lett] f ,gates1 enclos+ "o to ,lafayette1 in=m+ ! latt] ( 8 appo9tm5t1 & requir+ 8 att5dance at ,yorkt[n to receive 8 in/ructions4 ,gates1 9 8 lett] to ,wa%+ton1 ask$ 8 op9ion & advice2 evid5tly z a matt] ( =m4 ,! latt] express$ himself oblig$ by ! polite reque/1 b obs]v$ t1 z he nei!r knew ! ext5t ( ! objects 9 view1 nor ! means to be employ$ to effect !m1 x 0 n 9 8 p[] to pass any judgm5t ^u ! subject4 ,! cabal ov]%ot _! m>k4 ,lafayette1 :o 0 aw>e ( _! intrigues1 0 s disgu/$ by ! want ( def]5ce & respect to ! comm&]-9-*ief ev9c$ 9 ! :ole proce$+1 t he w\ld at once h decl9$ ! appo9tm5t _h n ,wa%+ton himself advis$ him /rongly to accept x4 ,! project 0 nev] c>ri$ out4 ,lafayette1 /ill hav+ a favorable op9ion ( ,conway's milit>y tal5ts1 0 aw>e ( ! game he 0 play+1 & succe$$ 9 gett+ ,de ,kalb appo9t$ to ! exp$ition1 ^: commission be+ ( old] date1 w\ld give him ! prec$5ce ( t (fic]4 ,:5 ,lafayette arriv$ at ,albany x 0 soon f\nd t ! contemplat$ irruption 0 n practicable4 ,s*uyl]1 ,l9coln1 & ,arnold all oppos$ x4 ,in/ead ( tw5ty-five hundr$ m5 :i* _h be5 promis$ ,lafayette1 n twelve hundr$ 9 all 7 f\nd to be fit = duty1 & ^! %r9k+ f a w9t] incursion into s cold a c\ntry4 ,/>k1 :o 0 to h jo9$ ! exp$ition1 0 dis9cl9$4 ,enli/m5ts c\ld n be made = want ( money1 or ! means ( (f]+ o!r inducem5ts4 ,! project1 9 view ( ! num]\s disc\ragem5ts & difficulties1 0 at l5g? =mally susp5d$ by a resolve ( ,congress4 ,wa%+ton's lett] ( ! #d? ( ,janu>y1 on ! subject ( ! ,conway correspond5ce1 _h n rea*$ ,g5]al ,gates until ! #bb;d ( ,janu>y1 aft] 8 arrival at ,yorkt[n4 ,no soon] did ,gates le>n f its context t all ,wa%+ton's k ( t correspond5ce 0 conf9$ to a s+le p>agraph ( a lett]1 & t m]ely z quot$ 9 conv]sation by ,wilk9son1 ?an ! :ole matt] appe>$ easily to be expla9$ or %uffl$ (f4 ,he accord+ly took p5 9 h&1 & address$ ,wa%+ton z foll[s1 on ! #bb;d ( ,janu>y3 ,! lett] :i* ,i _h ! honor to receive ye/]day f y\r ,excell5cy1 has reliev$ me f unspeakable uneas9ess4 ,i n[ anticipate ! pleasure x w give y :5 y discov] t :at has be5 convey$ to y = an extract ( ,g5]al ,conway's lett] to me1 0 n an in=mation :i* fri5dly motives induc$ a man ( honor to give1 t injur$ virtue might be =e>m$ aga9/ secret enemies4 ,! p>agraph :i* y\r ,excell5cy has condesc5d$ to transcribe1 is spuri\s4 ,x 0 c]ta9ly fabricat$ to answ] ! mo/ selfi% & wick$ purposes4 ,he !n goes on to decl>e t ! g5u9e lett] ( ,conway 0 p]fectly h>mless1 conta9+ judici\s rem>ks ^u ! want ( discipl9e 9 ! army1 b mak+ no m5tion ( weak g5]als or bad c\nsellors4 ,g5]al ,conway1 also1 9 a lett] to ,wa%+ton 7dat$ ,janu>y #bg?71 in=ms him t ! lett] _h be5 return$ to him by ,gates1 & t he f\nd ) great satisfaction t ! p>agraph s mu* spok5 ( did n exi/ 9 ! said lett]1 nor any?+ l x4 ,he _h int5d$1 he adds1 to publi% ! lett]1 b _h be5 dissuad$ by ,presid5t ,laur5s & two or ?ree memb]s ( ,congress1 to :om he _h %[n x1 le/ x %\ld in=m ! enemy ( a misund]/&+ among ! ,am]ican g5]als4 ,he !re=e dep5d$ ^u ! ju/ice1 c&or1 & g5]osity ( ,g5]al ,wa%+ton to put a /op to ! =g]y4 ,on ! #i? ( ,febru>y1 ,wa%+ton wrote ,gates a long & se>*+ reply to 8 lett]s ( ! #h? & #bc;d ( ,janu>y1 analyz+ !m1 & %[+ h[1 9 _s & import1 !y contradict$ ea* o!r2 & h[ sometimes ! same lett] contradict$ itself4 ,h[1 9 ! fir/ lett]1 ! reality ( ! extracts 0 by implication all[$1 & ! only solicitude %[n 0 to f9d out ! p]son :o br\ght !m to light2 :ile1 9 ! second lett]1 ! :ole 0 pron\nc$1 9 ^w z well z 9 sub/ance1 a wick$ =g]y4 ,x is n my int5tion1 obs]ves ,wa%+ton1 to contradict ?is ass]tion1 b only to intimate "s consid]ations :i* t5d to induce a supposition t1 ?\gh none ( ,g5]al ,conway's lett]s to y conta9$ ! (f5sive passage m5tion$1 !re might h be5 some?+ 9 !m too ne>ly relat$ to x1 t c\ld give su* an extraord9>y al>m4 ,if ?is 7 n ! case1 h[ easy 9 ! fir/ in/ance to h decl>$ !re 0 no?+ exceptionable 9 !m1 & to h produc$ ! lett]s !mselves 9 support ( x8#a ,footnote #a3 ,! ,conway lett] prov$ a fur!r s\rce ( tr\ble to ! cabal4 ,wilk9son le>n+ t ,gates _h d5\nc$ him z ! betray] ( ! lett]1 & spok5 ( him 9 ! grosse/ language1 wrote to ,gates dem&+ honorable rep>ation4 ,!y met1 h[ev]1 & ! explanations ( ,gates appeas$ ,wilk9son = ! "t1 :o n[ turn$ to ,"l ,/irl+ z ! betray] ( 8 confid5ce1 ass]t+ t he %\ld ble$ = 8 conduct4 ,b 9 ?is case1 z 9 ! o!r1 ,wilk9son's irritable honor 0 easily pacifi$4 ,"l ,/irl+ hav+ admitt$1 accord+ to ,wilk9son's reque/1 t ! disclosure 9 "q occurr$ 9 a private company dur+ a convivial h\r4 ,subsequ5tly ,wilk9son 0 %[n1 by ,wa%+ton1 ,gates' lett]1 9 :i* ! extract f ,conway's lett] 0 pron\nc$ a =g]y4 ,wilk9son1 :o 0 secret>y ( ! ,bo>d ( ,w>1 ( :i* ,gates 0 presid5t1 n[ resign$ 8 (fice1 compell$ to x1 z he said1 by ! acts ( trea*]y & falsehood 9 :i* he _h detect$ ,major-g5]al ,gates4 ,wilk9son1 z be>] ( ! news ( ! capture ( ,burgoyne to ,congress1 _h be5 rew>d$ by promotion to ! rank ( brigadi]-g5]al4 ,?is 0 prote/$ aga9/ by a l>ge numb] ( colonels1 :]eupon ,wilk9son resign$1 & )drew f ! army4 ,,*apt] ,,xlix4 ,,exploits ,,( ,,lee ,,& ,,lafayette4--,,briti% ,,commission]s4 ,dur+ ! w9t]'s encampm5t at ,valley ,=ge1 ,wa%+ton s$ul\sly appli$ himself to ! =mation ( a new sy/em = ! army4 ,at 8 e>ne/ solicitation1 ,congress appo9t$ a committee ( five1 call$ ! ,committee ( ,arrangem5t1 to repair to ! camp & assi/ him 9 ! task4#a ,be=e _! arrival he _h collect$ ! writt5 op9ions & sugge/ions ( 8 (fic]s on ! subject1 & f ^!1 & 8 own obs]vations & exp]i5ce1 _h prep>$ a docum5t exhibit+ ! actual /ate ( ! army1 ! defects ( previ\s sy/ems1 & ! alt]ations & re=ms t 7 necess>y4 ,! committee rema9$ ?ree mon?s ) him 9 camp1 & !n made a report to ,congress f\nd$ on 8 /atem5t4 ,! re=ms !re9 recomm5d$ 7 g5]ally adopt$4 ,footnote #a3 ,names ( ! committee--,g5]al ,re$1 ,na?aniel ,folsom1 ,francis ,dana1 ,*>les ,c>roll1 & ,g\v]neur ,morris4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! di/resses ( ! army cont9u$ to increase4 ,! surr\nd+ c\ntry = a great di/ance 0 exhau/$1 & _h ! appe>ance ( hav+ be5 pillag$4 ,! p>ties s5t out to =age too (t5 return$ empty-h&$4 ,= "s days pa/ !re has be5 little less ?an a fam9e 9 ! camp1 writes ,wa%+ton1 on "o occasion4 ,a "p ( ! army has be5 a week )\t any k9d ( fle%1 & ! re/ ?ree or f\r days4 ,nak$ & />v+ z !y are1 we _c en\gh admire ! incomp>able pati5ce & fidelity ( ! soldi]y1 t !y h n be51 ere ?is1 excit$ by _! suff]+ to a g5]al mut9y & des]tion4 ,a ,briti% hi/orian gives a /rik+ picture ( ! indol5ce & luxury :i* reign$ at ! same "t 9 ! ,briti% army 9 ,philadelphia4 ,x is true ! inve/m5t ( ! city by ! ,am]icans r5d]$ provisions de> & fuel scanty1 b ! consequ5t privations 7 felt by ! inhabitants1 n by _! invad]s4 ,! latt] revell$ z if 9 a conqu]$ place4 ,private h\ses 7 occupi$ )\t r5d]+ comp5sation2 ! (fic]s 7 qu>t]$ on ! pr9cipal inhabitants1 _m ( :om 7 ( ! ,society ( ,fri5ds4 ,! quiet habits ( ! city 7 outrag$ by ! dissolute habits ( a camp4 ,gam+ prevail$ to a %ameless degree4 ,a =eign (fic] kept a f>o bank1 at :i* he made a =tune1 & "s ( ! "y (fic]s ru9$ !mselves4 ,dur+ ! :ole ( ?is long w9t] ( riot & dissipation1 cont9ues ! same writ]1 ,wa%+ton 0 suff]$ to rema9 undi/urb$ at ,valley ,=ge1 ) an army n exce$+ five ?\s& effective m52 & 8 cannon froz5 up & immovable4 ,a nocturnal attack might h =c$ him to a disadvantage\s action or compell$ him to a disa/r\s retreat4 ,on "o occasion !re 0 a flurry at ! mo/ advanc$ po/1 :]e ,capta9 ,h5ry ,lee 7,light-horse ,h>ry7 ) a few ( 8 troops 0 /ation$4 ,he _h made himself =midable to ! enemy by h>ass+ _! =ag+ p>ties4 ,an attempt 0 made to surprise him4 ,a p>ty ( ab\t two hundr$ dragoons1 tak+ a circuit\s r\te 9 ! night1 came ^u him by daybreak4 ,he _h b a few m5 ) him at ! "t1 & took po/ 9 a l>ge /ore-h\se4 ,8 scanty =ce did n all[ a soldi] = ea* w9d[4 ,! dragoons attempt$ to =ce _! way into ! h\se4 ,!re 0 a w>m conte/4 ,! dragoons 7 bravely repuls$1 & %e]$ (f1 leav+ two kill$ & f\r w\nd$4 ,wa%+ton1 ^: he>t evid5tly w>m$ to ?is "y ,virg9ian (fic]1 n cont5t ) notic+ 8 exploit 9 g5]al ord]s1 n long aft]w>ds /rongly recomm5d$ him = ! comm& ( two troops ( horse1 ) ! rank ( major1 to act z an indep5d5t p>tisan corps4 ,8 g5ius1 obs]ves he1 p>ticul>ly adapts him to a comm& ( ?is nature2 & x w be ! mo/ agreeable to him ( any /ation 9 :i* he c\ld be plac$4 ,x 0 a high gratification to ,wa%+ton :5 ,congress made ?is appo9tm5t2 accompany+ x ) encomiums on ,lee z a brave & prud5t (fic]4 ,9 ! mon? ( ,febru>y1 ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton rejo9$ ! g5]al at ,valley ,=ge1 & took up h] resid5ce at head-qu>t]s4 ,! arrangem5ts consequ5t on h] arrival bespeak ! simplicity ( /yle 9 ?is rude encampm5t4 ,! g5]al's ap>tm5t is v small1 writes %e to a fri5d2 he has _h a log cab9 built to d9e 91 :i* has made our qu>t]s mu* m tol]able ?an !y 7 at fir/4 ,lady ,/irl+1 ,mrs4 ,knox1 ! wife ( ! g5]al1 & ! wives ( o!r ( ! (fic]s 7 also 9 ! camp4 ,! re=ms 9 ! commiss>iat _h begun to op]ate4 ,provisions arriv$ 9 consid]able quantities2 supplies1 on _! way to ! ,philadelphia m>ket to load ! ,briti% tables 7 int]cept$ & div]t$ into ! hungry camp ( ! patriots2 magaz9es 7 =m$ 9 ,valley ,=ge2 ! ?reat5$ fam9e 0 av]t$2 grim-visag$ w> gradually relax$ 8 features1 & affairs 9 ! encampm5t began to assume a m *e]+ aspect4 ,an important arrival 9 ! camp 0 t ( ! ,b>on ,/eub51 t[>ds ! latt] "p ( ,febru>y4 ,he 0 a season$ soldi] f ! old battle fields ( ,europe2 hav+ s]v$ 9 ! sev5 ye>s' w>1 be5 aide-de-camp to ! great ,fr$]ick1 & connect$ ) ! qu>t]ma/]-g5]al's dep>tm5t4 ,honors _h be5 heap$ ^u him 9 ,g]many4 ,aft] leav+ ! ,prussian army he _h be5 gr& m>%al ( ! c\rt ( ! ,pr9ce ( ,hoh5zoll]n-,he*+51 colonel 9 ! circle ( ,suabia1 lieut5ant-g5]al "u ! ,pr9ce ,m>grave ( ,bad51 & knight ( ! ,ord] ( ,fidelity2 & he _h decl9$ lib]al (f]s f ! ,k+ ( ,s>d9ia & ! ,emp]or ( ,au/ria4 ,) an income ( ab\t ?ree ?\s& doll>s1 *iefly aris+ f v>i\s appo9tm5ts1 he 0 liv+ pleasantly 9 di/+ui%$ society at ! ,g]man c\rts1 & mak+ occasional visits to ,p>is1 :5 he 0 p]suad$ by ! ,c\nt de ,/4 ,g]ma91 ,fr5* ,m9i/] ( ,w>1 & o!rs ( ! ,fr5* cab9et1 to come out to ,am]ica1 & engage 9 ! cause !y 7 prep>+ to befri5d4 ,_! object 0 to secure = ! ,am]ican armies ! s]vices ( an (fic] ( exp]i5ce & a ?or\gh discipl9>ian4 ,?r\gh _! p]suasions he resign$ 8 sev]al (fices1 & came out at =ty-eight ye>s ( age1 a soldi] ( =tune1 to ! rude fight+ gr\nds ( ,am]ica1 to aid a half discipl9$ p 9 _! /ruggle = lib]ty4 ,! b>on _h br\ght /rong lett]s f ,dr4 ,frankl9 & ,mr4 ,deane1 our envoys at ,p>is1 & f ! ,c\nt ,/4 ,g]ma94 ,l&+ 9 ,portsm\? 9 ,new ,hamp%ire1 ,dec4 #a/1 he _h =w>d$ copies ( 8 lett]s to ,wa%+ton4 ,by ,wa%+ton's direction he _h proce$$ direct to ,congress4 ,8 lett]s procur$ him a di/+ui%$ reception f ! presid5t4 ,a committee 0 appo9t$ to conf] ) him4 ,he (f]$ 8 s]vices z a volunte]3 mak+ no condition = rank or pay1 b tru/+1 %\ld he prove himself wor?y & ! cause be cr[n$ ) success1 he w\ld be indemnifi$ = ! sacrifices he _h made1 & receive su* fur!r comp5sation z he might be ?\ght to m]it4 ,! committee hav+ made _! report1 ! b>on's pr(f]$ s]vices 7 accept$ ) a vote ( ?anks = 8 dis9t]e/$ness1 & he 0 ord]$ to jo9 ! army at ,valley ,=ge4 ,t army1 9 its ragg$ condition & squalid qu>t]s1 pres5t$ a sorry aspect to a /rict discipl9>ian f ,g]many1 accu/om$ to ! ord] & appo9tm5ts ( ,european camps2 & ! b>on (t5 decl>$1 t "u su* circum/ances no army 9 ,europe c\ld be kept toge!r = a s+le mon?4 ,! lib]al m9d ( ,/eub51 h[ev]1 made e all[ance2 & ,wa%+ton soon f\nd 9 him a consummate soldi]1 free f p$antry or pret5sion4 ,! evils aris+ f a want ( uni=mity 9 discipl9e & manoeuvres ?r\gh\t ! army1 _h long caus$ ,wa%+ton to desire a well organiz$ inspector%ip4 ,he knew t ! same desire 0 felt by ,congress4 ,conway _h be5 appo9t$ to t (fice1 b _h nev] ent]$ ^u its duties4 ,! b>on appe>$ to be peculi>ly well qualifi$ = su* a dep>tm5t2 ,wa%+ton det]m9$1 !re=e1 to set on foot a tempor>y in/itution ( ! k9d4 ,accord+ly he propos$ to ! b>on to und]take ! (fice ( inspector-g5]al4 ,! latt] *e]fully agre$4 ,two ranks ( inspectors 7 appo9t$ "u him2 ! l[e/ to inspect brigades1 ! highe/ to sup]9t5d sev]al ( ^!4 ,9 a little :ile ! :ole army 0 "u drill2 = a great "p1 made up ( raw militia1 sc>cely knew ! manual ex]cise4 ,_m ( ! (fic]s1 too1 knew little ( manoeuvr+1 & ! be/ ( !m _h mu* to le>n4 ,! b>on furni%$ 8 sub-inspectors ) writt5 in/ructions relative to _! sev]al functions4 ,he took a company ( soldi]s "u 8 imm$iate tra9+1 & aft] he _h suffici5tly s*ool$ x1 made x a model = ! o!rs1 exhibit+ ! manoeuvres !y _h to practise4 ,8 discipl9e ext5d$ to _! com=ts4 ,he inquir$ into _! treatm5t by ! (fic]s4 ,he exam9$ ! doctors' reports1 visit$ ! sick1 & saw t !y 7 well lodg$ & att5d$4 ,! /rong good s5se ( ! b>on 0 ev9c$ 9 ! mann] 9 :i* he adapt$ 8 tactics to ! nature ( ! army & ! situation ( ! c\ntry1 in/ead ( adh]+ ) bigotry to ! sy/ems ( ,europe4 ,8 in/ructions 7 appreciat$ by all4 ,! (fic]s receiv$ !m gladly & con=m$ to !m4 ,! m5 soon became active & adroit4 ,! army gradually acquir$ a prop] organization1 & began to op]ate l a great ma*9e2 & ,wa%+ton f\nd 9 ! b>on an intellig5t1 dis9t]e/$1 tru?ful coadjutor1 well wor?y ( ! badge he wore z a knight ( ! ,ord] ( ,fidelity4 ,ano!r great satisfaction to ,wa%+ton 0 ! appo9tm5t by ,congress 7,m>* #c;d7 ( ,gre5e to ! (fice ( qu>t]ma/]-g5]al2 /ill reta9+ 8 rank ( major-g5]al 9 ! army4 ,! confusion & d]angem5t ( ?is dep>tm5t dur+ ! late campaign1 :ile fill$ by ,g5]al ,miffl91 _h be5 a s\rce ( p]petual emb>rassm5t4 ,t (fic]1 h[ev] capable ( do+ 8 duty1 0 h>dly ev] at h&4 ,! l9e & ! /aff 7 consequ5tly at v>iance2 & ! c\ntry 0 plund]$ 9 a way suffici5t to bre$ a civil w> betwe5 ! /aff & ! inhabitants4 ,gre5e und]took ! (fice ) reluctance1 & agre$ to p]=m ! milit>y duties ( x )\t comp5sation = ! space ( a ye>4 ,! spr+ op5$ )\t any mat]ial alt]ation 9 ! dispositions ( ! armies4 ,wa%+ton at "o "t expect$ an attack ^u 8 camp2 b ,sir ,william 0 defici5t 9 ! necess>y ent]prise2 he cont5t$ himself ) s5d+ out p>ties :i* =ag$ ! surr\nd+ c\ntry = _m miles1 & sc\r$ "p ( ! ,j]seys1 br++ 9 consid]able supplies4 ,^! =ays 7 9 "s in/ances accompani$ by wanton excesses & ne$less blood%$4 ,a ravag+ p>ty asc5d$ ! ,delaw>e 9 flat-bottom$ boats & galleys2 set fire to public /oreh\ses 9 ,bord5t[n conta9+ provisions & munitions ( w>2 burnt two frigates1 sev]al private]s1 & a numb] ( vessels ( v>i\s classes1 "s ( !m lad5 ) milit>y /ores4 ,_h ! arm$ vessels be5 sunk accord+ to ! e>ne/ advice ( ,wa%+ton1 ! great] "p ( !m might h be5 sav$4 ,a circul> lett] 0 s5t by ,wa%+ton on ! #bj? to all ! g5]al (fic]s 9 camp1 reque/+ _! op9ions 9 writ+1 :i* ( ?ree plans to adopt = ! next campaign3 to attempt ! recov]y ( ,philadelphia2 to transf] ! w> to ! nor? & make an attempt on ,new ,york2 or to rema9 quiet 9 a secure & =tifi$ camp1 discipl9+ & arrang+ ! army until ! enemy %\ld beg9 _! op]ations2 !n to be gov]n$ by circum/ances4 ,j aft] ! issue ( ?is circul>1 intellig5ce receiv$ f ,congress %[$ t ! asc5d5cy ( ! cabal 0 at an end4 ,by a resolution ( t body on ! #ae?1 ,gates 0 direct$ to resume ! comm& ( ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t1 & to proce$ =?) to ,fi%kill = t purpose4 ,he 0 inve/$ ) p[]s = complet+ ! works on ! ,hudson1#b & au?oriz$ to c>ry on op]ations aga9/ ! enemy %\ld any favorable opportunity (f]1 = :i* purposes he might call = ! artific]s & militia ( ,new ,york & ! ,ea/]n ,/ates3 b he 0 n to und]take any exp$ition aga9/ ,new ,york )\t previ\sly consult+ ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,wa%+ton 0 reque/$ to assemble a c\ncil ( major-g5]als to det]m9e ^u a plan ( op]ations1 & ,gates & ,miffl91 by a subsequ5t resolution1 7 ord]$ to att5d t c\ncil4 ,?is arrangem5t1 putt+ ,gates "u ,wa%+ton's ord]1 ev9c$ ! det]m9ation ( ,congress to su/a9 ! latt] 9 8 prop] au?ority4 ,footnote #b3 ,! ,highl&s _h be5 c>efully reconnoitr$ 9 ! c\rse ( ! w9t] by ,putnam1 ,gov4 ,cl9ton1 ,james ,cl9ton1 & sev]al o!rs1 & ,we/ ,po9t select$ z ! mo/ eligible place to be =tifi$4 ,& "h we may note ! d[nfall ( ! intrigu+ individual :o _h giv5 8 "n to ! n[ ext+ui%$ cabal4 ,conway1 aft] ! dep>ture ( ,lafayette & ,de ,kalb f ,albany1 _h rema9$ b a %ort "t 9 ! comm& !re1 be+ ord]$ to jo9 ! army "u ,g5]al ,mc,dougall1 /ation$ at ,fi%kill4 ,!nce he 0 soon ord]$ back to ,albany1 :]eupon he wrote an imp]t95t lett] to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 compla9+ t he 0 box$ ab\t 9 a mo/ indec5t mann]1 & intimat$ a wi% t ! presid5t w\ld make 8 resignation acceptable to ,congress4 ,to 8 surprise & con/]nation1 8 resignation 0 imm$iately accept$4 ,he in/antly wrote to ! presid5t1 decl>+ t 8 mean+ _h be5 misappreh5d$1 & acc\nt+ = x by "s or?ographical or grammatical faults 9 8 lett]1 be+ an ,iri%man1 :o _h le>nt 8 ,engli% 9 ,france4 ,all 8 ef=ts to get re9/at$ 7 unavail+1 ?\gh he w5t to ,yorkt[n to make !m 9 p]son4#c ,footnote #c3 ,conway "h disappe>s f ?is hi/ory4 ,he became involv$ 9 a duel ) ,g54 ,john ,cadwalad]1 9 :i* he 0 sev]ely w\nd$4 ,^u 8 recov]y f 8 w\nds he emb>k$ = ,france4 ,! capture ( ,burgoyne & 8 army 0 n[ op]at+ ) p[]ful effect on ! cab9ets ( bo? ,engl& & ,france4 ,) ! =m] x 0 c\pl$ ) ! appreh5sion t ,france 0 ab\t to esp\se ! ,am]ican cause4 ,! consequ5ce 0 ,"l ,nor?'s ,conciliatory ,bills1 z !y 7 call$1 submitt$ by him to ,p>liam5t1 & pass$ ) b slight opposition4 ,"o ( ^! bills regulat$ taxation 9 ! ,am]ican colonies1 9 a mann] :i*1 x 0 tru/$1 w\ld obviate e objection4 ,! o!r au?oriz$ ! appo9tm5t ( commission]s clo!d ) p[]s to negotiate ) ! exi/+ gov]nm5ts2 to proclaim a cessation ( ho/ilities2 to grant p>dons1 & to adopt o!r measures ( a conciliatory nature4 ,intellig5ce t a treaty betwe5 ,france & ! ,unit$ ,/ates _h actually be5 conclud$ at ,p>is1 induc$ ! ,briti% m9i/] to hurry (f a draft ( ! bills to ,am]ica1 to =e/all ! effects ( ! treaty ^u ! public m9d4 ,g5]al ,tryon caus$ copies ( x to be pr9t$ 9 ,new ,york & circulat$ ?r\gh ! c\ntry4 ,he s5t sev]al ( !m to ,g5]al ,wa%+ton1 #ae? ,april1 ) a reque/ t !y %\ld be communicat$ to ! (fic]s & privates ( 8 army4 ,wa%+ton felt ! s+ul> imp]t95ce ( ! reque/4 ,he transmitt$ !m to ,congress1 obs]v+ t ! "t to ent]ta9 su* ov]tures 0 pa/4 ,no?+ %ort ( indep5d5ce1 x appe>s to me1 c possibly d4 ,a peace on o!r t]ms w\ld1 if ,i may be all[$ ! expression1 be a peace ( w>4 ,! injuries we h receiv$ f ! ,briti% nation 7 s unprovok$1 & h be5 s great & s _m1 t !y c nev] be =gott54 ,^! & o!r objections advanc$ by him met ) ! concurr5ce ( ,congress1 & x 0 unanim\sly resolv$ t no conf]5ce c\ld be held1 no treaty made ) any commission]s on ! "p ( ,great ,brita91 until t p[] %\ld h )drawn its fleets & armies1 or ackn[l$g$ 9 positive & express t]ms ! indep5d5ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,on ! foll[+ day1 ,april #bc;d1 a resolution 0 pass$ recomm5d+ to ! diff]5t ,/ates to p>don1 "u su* re/rictions z might be deem$ exp$i5t1 su* ( _! citiz5s z1 hav+ levi$ w> aga9/ ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 %\ld return to _! allegiance be=e ! #af? ( ,june4 ,! tid+s ( ! capitulation ( ,burgoyne _h be5 equally efficaci\s 9 quick5+ ! action ( ! ,fr5* cab9et4 ,! negotiations1 :i* _h gone on s sl[ly z almo/ to r$uce our commission]s to despair1 7 br\ght to a happy t]m9ation1 & on ! #b;d ( ,may1 t5 days aft] ! pass+ by ,congress ( ! resolves j cit$1 a mess5g] arriv$ express f ,france ) two treaties1 "o ( amity & comm]ce1 ! o!r ( def5sive alliance1 sign$ 9 ,p>is on ! #f? ( ,febru>y by ,m4 ,gir>d on ! "p ( ,france1 & by ,b5jam9 ,frankl91 ,silas ,deane1 & ,ar?ur ,lee on ! "p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,?is la/ treaty /ipulat$ t1 %\ld w> ensue betwe5 ,france & ,engl&1 x %\ld be made a common cause by ! contract+ p>ties1 9 :i* nei!r %\ld make truce or peace ) ,great ,brita9 )\t ! cons5t ( ! o!r1 nor ei!r lay d[n _! arms until ! indep5d5ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 0 e/abli%$4 ,^! treaties 7 unanim\sly ratifi$ by ,congress1 & _! promulgation 0 celebrat$ by public rejoic+s ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry4 ,! #f? ( ,may 0 set ap>t = a milit>y fte at ! camp at ,valley ,=ge4 ,! army 0 assembl$ 9 be/ array2 !re 0 solemn ?anksgiv+ by ! *apla9s at ! head ( ea* brigade2 aft] :i* a gr& p>ade1 a national dis*>ge ( ?irte5 guns1 a g5]al feu de joie1 & %\ts ( ! :ole army1 ,long live ! ,k+ ( ,france--,long live ! fri5dly ,european ,p[]s--,huzza = ! ,am]ican ,/ates4 ,a banquet succe$$1 at :i* ,wa%+ton d9$ 9 public ) all ! (fic]s ( 8 army1 att5d$ by a b& ( music4 ,on ! #h?1 ! c\ncil ( w>1 ord]$ by ,congress1 0 conv5$2 at :i* 7 pres5t ,major-g5]als ,gates1 ,gre5e1 ,/irl+1 ,miffl91 ,lafayette1 ,de ,kalb1 ,arm/rong & ,/eub51 & ,brigadi]-g5]als ,knox & ,duportail4 ,aft] ! /ate ( ! =ces1 ,briti% & ,am]ican1 _! numb] & di/ribution1 _h be5 laid be=e ! c\ncil by ! comm&]-9-*ief1 & a full discussion _h be5 held1 x 0 unanim\sly det]m9$ to rema9 on ! def5sive1 & n attempt any (f5sive op]ation until "s opportunity %\ld occur to /rike a successful bl[4 ,! milit>y c>e] ( ,sir ,william ,h[e 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 0 n[ draw+ to a close4 ,8 conduct ( ! w> _h giv5 mu* dissatisfaction 9 ,engl&4 ,8 enemies obs]v$ t ev]y?+ ga9$ by ! troops 0 lo/ by ! g5]al2 t he _h suff]$ an enemy ) less ?an f\r ?\s& m5 to reconqu] a prov9ce :i* he _h rec5tly r$uc$1 & lay a k9d ( siege to 8 army 9 _! w9t] qu>t]s2 & t he _h br\ght a sad rev]se ^u ! ,briti% arms by fail+ to co-op]ate vigor\sly & effici5tly ) ,burgoyne4 ,sir ,william1 on 8 "p1 _h consid]$ himself slight$ by ! m9i/ry2 8 sugge/ions1 he said1 7 disreg>d$1 & ! re9=cem5ts )held :i* he consid]$ indisp5sable = ! successful conduct ( ! w>4 ,he _h !re=e t5d]$ 8 resignation1 :i* _h be5 promptly accept$1 & ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton ord]$ to relieve him4 ,cl9ton arriv$ 9 ,philadelphia on ! #h? ( ,may1 & took comm& ( ! army on ! #aa?4 ,soon aft] he _h tak5 ! comm&1 !re 7 symptoms ( an int5tion to evacuate ,philadelphia4 ,:i!r ! enemy w\ld !nce direct _! c\rse 0 a matt] ( m]e conjecture4 ,lafayette 0 !re=e deta*$ by ,wa%+ton1 ) tw5ty-"o hundr$ *os5 m5 & five pieces ( cannon1 to take a position ne>] ! city1 :]e he might be at h& to ga9 in=mation1 wat* ! movem5ts ( ! enemy1 *eck _! pr$atory excursions1 & fall on _! re> :5 9 ! act ( )draw+4 ,! m>quis cross$ ! ,s*uylkill on ! #ah? ( ,may1 & proce$$ to ,b>r5 ,hill1 ab\t half way betwe5 ,wa%+ton's camp & ,philadelphia1 & ab\t elev5 miles f bo?4 ,"h he plant$ 8 cannon fac+ ! s\?1 ) rocky ridges bord]+ ! ,s*uylkill on 8 "r2 woods & /one h\ses on 8 left4 ,beh9d him ! roads =k$1 "o bran* lead+ to ,matson's ,=d ( ! ,s*uylkill1 ! o!r by ,sw$es' ,=d to ,valley ,=ge4 ,9 advance ( 8 left w+ 0 ,mc,lane's company & ab\t fifty ,indians4 ,pickets & videttes 7 plac$ 9 ! woods to ! s\?1 ?r\gh :i* ! roads l$ to ,philadelphia1 & a body ( six hundr$ ,p5nsylvania militia 7 /ation$ to keep wat* on ! roads lead+ to ,:ite ,m>%4 ,9 ! meantime ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton hav+ receiv$ intellig5ce ?r\gh 8 spies ( ?is movem5t ( ,lafayette1 conc]t$ a plan to entrap ! "y ,fr5* nobleman4 ,five ?\s& m5 7 s5t out at night "u ,g5]al ,grant to make a circuit\s m>* by ,:ite ,m>%1 & get 9 ! re> ( ! ,am]icans2 ano!r =ce "u ,g5]al ,grey 0 to cross to ! we/ side ( ! ,s*uylkill1 & take po/ bel[ ,b>r5 ,hill1 :ile ,sir ,h5ry 9 p]son 0 to lead a ?ird division along ! ,philadelphia road4 ,! plan came ne> be+ completely successful1 ?r\gh ! remissness ( ! ,p5nsylvania militia1 :o _h left _! po/ ( obs]vation4 ,e>ly 9 ! morn+ ^w 0 br\ght t r$ coats _h be5 descri$ 9 ! woods ne> ,:ite ,m>%4 ,lafayette 0 expect+ a troop ( ,am]ican dragoons 9 t qu>t] :o wore sc>let uni=ms1 & suppos$ ^! to be !m2 to be c]ta91 h[ev]1 he s5t out an (fic] to reconnoitre4 ,! latt] soon came spurr+ back at full spe$4 ,a column ( ! enemy _h pu%$ =w>d on ! road f ,:ite ,m>%1 7 )9 a mile ( ! camp1 & _h possession ( ! road lead+ to ,valley ,=ge4 ,ano!r column 0 advanc+ on ! ,philadelphia road4 ,9 fact1 ! "y ,fr5* g5]al 0 on ! po9t ( be+ surr\nd$ by a greatly sup]ior =ce4 ,lafayette saw 8 dang]1 b ma9ta9$ 8 pres5ce ( m9d4 ,?r[+ out small p>ties ( troops to %[ !mselves at v>i\s po9ts ( ! int]v5+ wood1 z if an attack on ,grant 0 m$itat$1 he br\ght t g5]al to a halt to prep>e = action1 :ile he ) 8 ma9 body pu%$ =w>d = ,matson's =d on ! ,s*uylkill4 ,! al>m-guns at sunrise _h appris$ ,wa%+ton t ! deta*m5t "u ,lafayette 0 9 dang]4 ,! troops at ,valley ,=ge 7 in/antly "u arms4 ,wa%+ton1 ) 8 aides-de-camp & "s ( 8 g5]al (fic]s1 gallop$ to ! summit ( a hill1 & anxi\sly reconnoitr$ ! sc5e ( action ) a glass4 ,8 solicitude = ! m>quis 0 soon reliev$4 ,! /ratagem ( ! y\?ful w>rior _h be5 cr[n$ ) success4 ,he completely ga9$ ! m>* ^u ,g5]al ,grant1 rea*$ ,matson's ,=d 9 safety1 cross$ x 9 great ord]1 & took a /rong position on high gr\nds :i* comm&$ x4 ,! enemy arriv$ at ! riv] j 9 "t = a skirmi% z ! artill]y 0 cross+4 ,see+ t ,lafayette _h extricat$ himself f _! h&s1 & 0 s /rongly po/$1 !y gave ov] all attack1 & return$ some:at disconc]t$ to ,philadelphia2 :ile ! y\?ful m>quis rejo9$ ! army at ,valley ,=ge1 :]e he 0 receiv$ ) acclamations4 ,! ex*ange ( ,g5]al ,lee = ,g5]al ,prescott1 s long delay$ by v>i\s imp$im5ts1 _h rec5tly be5 effect$2 & ,lee 0 re9/at$ 9 8 position ( second 9 comm&4 ,colonel ,e?an ,all51 also1 _h be5 releas$ f 8 long captivity 9 ex*ange = ,colonel ,campbell4 ,all5 paid a visit to ! camp at ,valley ,=ge1 :]e he _h mu* to tell ( 8 v>i\s vicissitudes & h>d%ips4 ,9 a few days1 a brevet commission ( colonel arriv$ = him2 b he _h already left camp = 8 home 9 ,v]mont1 :]e he appe>s to h hung up 8 sword1 = we meet ) no fur!r a*ievem5ts by him on record4 ,indications cont9u$ to increase ( ! dep>ture ( troops f ,philadelphia4 ,new ,york1 x 0 conclud$1 w\ld be ! place ( de/9ation2 ei!r z a r5dezv\s1 or a po/ :5ce to attempt ! occupation ( ! ,hudson4 ,w\ld !y proce$ ?i!r by l& or wat]8 ,suppos+ ! =m]1 ,wa%+ton w\ld gladly h tak5 po/ 9 ,j]sey to oppose or h>ass !m on _! m>* ?r\gh t ,/ate4 ,8 camp1 h[ev]1 0 encumb]$ by upw>ds ( ?ree ?\s& sick2 & cov]$ a great am\nt ( milit>y /ores4 ,he d>$ n weak5 x by deta*+ a suffici5t =ce2 especially z x 0 said ! enemy int5d$ to attack him be=e _! dep>ture4 ,= ?ree weeks affairs rema9$ 9 ?is /ate4 ,wa%+ton held 8 army ready to m>* t[>d ! ,hudson at a mom5t's w>n+1 & s5t ,g5]al ,maxwell ) a brigade ( ,j]sey troops to co-op]ate ) ,major-g5]al ,dick9son & ! militia ( t ,/ate 9 break+ d[n ! bridges & h>ass+ ! enemy1 %\ld !y actually attempt to m>* ?r\gh x4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! commission]s emp[]$ "u ! new ,conciliatory ,bills to negotiate ! re/oration ( peace betwe5 ,great ,brita9 & h] =m] colonies1 arriv$ 9 ! ,delaw>e 9 ! ,trid5t %ip-(-w>4 ,^! 7 ,fr$]ick ,h[>d1 ,e>l ( ,c>lisle2 ,william ,ed5 7aft]w>ds ,"l ,auckl&71 bro!r ( ! la/ colonial gov]nor ( ,m>yl&2 & ,george ,john/one1 commonly kn[n z ,gov]nor ,john/one1 hav+ held t (fice 9 ,florida4 ,! commission]s l&$ at ,philadelphia on ! #f? ( ,june1 & discov]$ to _! a/oni%m5t t !y _h come out1 z x 71 9 ! d>k1 on a mission 9 :i* b a half confid5ce _h be5 repos$ 9 !m by gov]nm5t4 ,?ree weeks be=e _! dep>ture f ,engl&1 ord]s _h be5 s5t out to ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton to evacuate ,philadelphia & conc5trate 8 =ces at ,new ,york2 yet ^! ord]s 7 nev] imp>t$ to !m4 ,_! lett]s & spee*es te/ify _! surprise & indignation at f9d+ _! plan ( op]ations s completely disconc]t$ by _! own cab9et4 ,! ord]s = evacuation1 h[ev]1 7 too p]emptory to be evad$1 b ,john/one decl>$ t if he _h kn[n ( !m1 he nev] w\ld h gone on ! mission4 ,! commission]s _h prep>$ a lett] = ,congress1 m]ely in=m+ t body ( _! arrival & p[]s1 & _! disposition to promote a reconciliation1 int5d+ quietly to await an answ]2 b ! unexpect$ situation ( affairs occasion$ by ! ord] = evacuation1 oblig$ !m to alt] _! resolution1 & to write "o ( a diff]5t "* br++ =w>d at once all ! p[]s delegat$ to !m4 ,on ! #i? ( ,june1 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton in=m$ ,wa%+ton ( ! arrival ( ! commission]s1 & reque/$ a passport = _! secret>y1 ,dr4 ,f]guson1 ! hi/orian1 to proce$ to ,yorkt[n be>+ a lett] to ,congress4 ,wa%+ton s5t to ,congress a copy ( ,sir ,h5ry's lett]1 b did n consid] himself at lib]ty to grant ! passport until au?oriz$ by !m4 ,)\t wait+ ! result1 ! commission]s =w>d$1 by ! ord9>y milit>y po/1 _! lett]1 accompani$ by ! ,conciliatory ,acts & o!r docum5ts4 ,!y 7 receiv$ by ,congress on ! #ac?4 ,! read+ ( ! lett] 0 int]rupt$1 & x came ne> be+ indignantly reject$1 on acc\nt ( expressions disrespectful to ,france1 *>g+ x ) be+ ! insidi\s enemy ( bo? ,engl& & h] colonies1 & int]pos+ its pret5d$ fri5d%ip to ! latt] only to prev5t reconciliation & prolong ?is de/ructive w>4 ,9 _! reply1 sign$ by ! presid5t 7,june #ag?71 !y obs]v$ t no?+ b an e>ne/ desire to sp>e fur!r effusion ( blood c\ld h induc$ !m to read a pap] conta9+ expressions s disrespectful to 8 mo/ ,*ri/ian ,maje/y1 or to consid] propositions s d]ogatory to ! honor ( an indep5d5t nation2 & 9 conclusion1 !y express$ a read9ess to treat z soon z ! ,k+ ( ,great ,brita9 %\ld demon/rate a s9c]e disposition = peace1 ei!r by an explicit ackn[l$gm5t ( ! indep5d5ce ( ! ,/ates1 or by ! )drawal ( 8 fleets & armies4 ,we w n foll[ ! commission]s ?r\gh _! v>i\s attempts1 ov]tly & cov]tly1 to =w>d ! object ( _! mission4 ,we _c1 h[ev]1 pass unnotic$ an intimation convey$ f ,gov]nor ,john/one to ,g5]al ,joseph ,re$1 at ?is "t an influ5tial memb] ( ,congress1 t effectual s]vices on 8 "p to re/ore ! union ( ! two c\ntries might be rew>d$ by t5 ?\s& p\nds /]l+1 & any (fice 9 ! colonies 9 ,8 ,maje/y's gift4 ,to ?is ,re$ made 8 brief & memorable reply3 ,i am n wor? pur*as+2 b su* z ,i am1 ! ,k+ ( ,great ,brita9 is n ri* en\gh to d x4 ,! commission]s1 disappo9t$ 9 _! hopes ( influ5c+ ,congress1 attempt$ to op]ate on ! feel+s ( ! public1 at "o "t by conciliatory appeals1 at ano!r by ?reats & d5unciations4 ,_! la/ measure 0 to publi% a manife/o recapitulat+ _! (ficial proce$+s2 /at+ ! refusal ( ,congress to treat ) !m1 & (f]+ to treat )9 =ty days ) deputies f all or any ( ! colonies or prov9cial ,assemblies2 hold+ =?1 at ! same "t1 ! usual (f]s ( conditional amne/y4 ,?is measure1 l all :i* _h prec$$ x1 prov$ ineffectual2 ! commission]s emb>k$ = ,engl&1 & s t]m9at$ ?is t>dy & blund]+ attempt ( ! ,briti% ,gov]nm5t & its ag5ts to effect a reconciliation--! la/ attempt t 0 made4 ,,*apt] ,l4 ,,evacuation ,,( ,,philadelphia4--,,battle ,,( ,,monm\? ,,c\rt ,,h\se4 ,! delay ( ! ,briti% to evacuate ,philadelphia task$ ! sagacity ( ,wa%+ton1 b he suppos$ x to h be5 caus$ by ! arrival ( ! commission]s f ,great ,brita94 ,! =ce 9 ! city 9 ! meantime _h be5 mu* r$uc$4 ,five ?\s& m5 _h be5 deta*$ to aid 9 a sudd5 desc5t on ! ,fr5* possessions 9 ! ,we/ ,indies2 ?ree ?\s& m to ,florida4 ,mo/ ( ! cavalry ) o!r troops _h be5 %ipp$ ) ! provision tra9 & heavy baggage to ,new ,york4 ,! effective =ce rema9+ ) ,sir ,h5ry 0 n[ ab\t n9e or t5 ?\s& m52 t "u ,wa%+ton 0 a little m ?an twelve ?\s& ,cont95tals1 & ab\t ?irte5 hundr$ militia4 ,x _h already acquir$ consid]able pr(ici5cy 9 tactics & field manoeuvr+ "u ! dilig5t in/ructions ( ,/eub54 ,e>ly 9 ,june x 0 evid5t t a total evacuation ( ! city 0 on ! po9t ( tak+ place2 & circum/ances conv9c$ ,wa%+ton t ! m>* ( ! ma9 body w\ld be ?r\gh ! ,j]seys4 ,"s ( 8 (fic]s ?\ght diff]5tly1 especially ,g5]al ,lee1 :o _h n[ ! comm& ( a division compos$ ( ,poor1 ,v>num1 & ,hunt+ton's brigades4 ,9 consequ5ce1 ,wa%+ton call$ a g5]al c\ncil ( w> on ! #ag?1 to consid] :at measures to adopt2 :e!r to und]take any ent]prise aga9/ ! enemy 9 _! pres5t circum/ances--:e!r ! army %\ld rema9 9 its actual position1 until ! f9al evacuation _h tak5 place1 or move imm$iately t[>d ! ,delaw>e--:e!r1 %\ld ! enemy m>* ?r\gh ! ,j]seys1 x w\ld be advisable to attack !m :ile on ! way1 or to pu% on directly to ! ,hudson1 & secure t important communication betwe5 ! ,ea/]n & ,s\!rn ,/ates8 ,9 case an attack :ile on ! m>* 7 det]m9$ on1 %\ld x be a p>tial or a g5]al "o8 ,lee 0 oppos$ to an attack ( any k9d4 ,he w\ld make a bridge ( gold = ! enemy4 ,!y 7 ne>ly equal 9 numb] to ! ,am]icans1 & f> sup]ior 9 discipl9e4 ,an attack w\ld endang] ! safety ( ! cause4 ,he advis$ m]ely to foll[ ! enemy1 obs]ve _! motions1 & prev5t !m f committ+ any excesses4 ,lee's op9ions _h /ill great weight ) ! army2 mo/ ( ! (fic]s1 bo? =eign & ,am]ican1 concurr$ ) him4 ,gre5e1 ,lafayette1 ,wayne1 & ,cadwalad]1 ?\ght diff]5tly4 ,!y c\ld n brook t ! enemy %\ld evacuate ! city1 & make a long m>* ?r\gh ! c\ntry unmole/$4 ,wa%+ton see+ su* want ( unanimity among 8 g5]als1 reque/$ _! op9ions 9 writ+4 ,be=e ^! 7 giv5 91 ^w 0 br\ght t ! enemy _h actually evacuat$ ! city4 ,sir ,h5ry _h tak5 8 measures ) great secrecy & despat*4 ,! army comm5c$ mov+ at ?ree o'clock on ! morn+ ( ! #ah?1 retir+ to a po9t ( l& bel[ ! t[n =m$ by ! conflu5ce ( ! ,delaw>e & ,s*uylkill1 & cross+ ! =m] riv] 9 boats4 ,by t5 o'clock 9 ! morn+ ! re>-gu>d l&$ on ! ,j]sey %ore4 ,on ! fir/ intellig5ce ( ?is movem5t1 ,wa%+ton deta*$ ,g5]al ,maxwell ) 8 brigade1 to co-op]ate ) ,g5]al ,dick9son & ! ,new ,j]sey militia 9 h>ass+ ! enemy on _! m>*4 ,he s5t ,g5]al ,arnold1 also1 ) a =ce to take comm& ( ,philadelphia1 t (fic] be+ n yet suffici5tly recov]$ f 8 w\nd = field s]vice2 !n1 break+ up 8 camp at ,valley ,=ge1 he pu%$ =w>d ) 8 ma9 =ce 9 pursuit ( ! enemy4 ,z ! r\te ( ! latt] lay along ! ea/]n bank ( ! ,delaw>e z high z ,tr5ton1 ,wa%+ton 0 oblig$ to make a consid]able circuit1 s z to cross ! riv] high] up at ,coryell's ,f]ry1 ne> ! place :]e1 eighte5 mon?s previ\sly1 he _h cross$ to attack ! ,hessians4 ,heavy ra9s & sultry summ] heat ret>d$ 8 movem5ts2 b ! army cross$ on ! #bd?4 ,! ,briti% 7 n[ at ,moore/[n & ,m\nt ,holly4 ,!nce !y might take ! road on ! left = ,brunswick1 & s on to ,/at5 ,isl& & ,new ,york2 or ! road to ! "r ?r\gh ,monm\?1 by ! ,heights ( ,middlet[n to ,s&y ,hook4 ,unc]ta9 :i* !y might adopt1 ,wa%+ton deta*$ ,colonel ,morgan ) six hundr$ pick$ m5 to re9=ce ,maxwell1 & hang on _! re>2 :ile he himself pu%$ =w>d ) ! ma9 body t[>d ,pr9ceton1 cauti\sly keep+ along ! m\nta9\s c\ntry to ! left ( ! mo/ nor!rn road4 ,! m>* ( ,sir ,h5ry 0 v sl[4 ,f 8 dilatory movem5ts1 ,wa%+ton suspect$ ,sir ,h5ry ( a design to draw him d[n into ! level c\ntry1 & !n1 by a rapid movem5t on 8 "r1 to ga9 possession ( ! /rong gr\nd above him1 & br+ him to a g5]al action on disadvantage\s t]ms4 ,he himself 0 incl9$ = a g5]al action :5ev] x c\ld be made on suitable gr\nd3 he halt$1 !re=e1 at ,hopewell1 ab\t five miles f ,pr9ceton1 & held ano!r c\ncil ( w>4 ,! result ( x1 writes 8 aide-de-camp1 ,colonel ,hamilton1 w\ld h done honor to ! mo/ honorable society ( midwives1 & to !m only4 ,! purport 0 to keep at a di/ance f ! enemy1 & annoy !m by deta*m5ts4 ,lee1 accord+ to ,hamilton1 0 ! prime mov] ( ?is plan1 9 pursuance ( :i* a deta*m5t ( fifte5 hundr$ m5 0 s5t (f "u ,brigadi]-g5]al ,scott1 to jo9 ! o!r troops ne> ! enemy's l9e4 ,g5]als ,gre5e1 ,wayne1 & ,lafayette 7 9 ! m9ority 9 ! c\ncil1 & subsequ5tly gave sep>ately ! same op9ion 9 writ+1 t ! re> ( ! enemy %\ld be attack$ by a /rong deta*m5t1 :ile ! ma9 army %\ld be s dispos$ z to give a g5]al battle1 %\ld circum/ances r5d] x advisable4 ,z ?is op9ion co9cid$ ) 8 own1 ,wa%+ton det]m9$ to act ^u x4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton 9 ! meantime _h advanc$ to ,all5t[n1 on 8 way to ,brunswick1 to emb>k on ! ,r>itan4 ,f9d+ ! passage ( t riv] likely to be /rongly disput$ by ! =ces "u ,wa%+ton1 & o!rs advanc+ f ! nor? "u ,gates1 he *ang$ 8 plan1 & turn$ to ! "r by a road lead+ ?r\gh ,freehold to ,naves9k & ,s&y ,hook2 to emb>k at ! latt] place4 ,wa%+ton1 no long] 9 d\bt z to ! r\te ( ! enemy's m>*1 deta*$ ,wayne ) "o ?\s& m5 to jo9 ! advanc$ corps1 :i*1 ?us augm5t$1 0 upw>ds ( f\r ?\s& /rong4 ,! comm& ( ! advance prop]ly belong$ to ,lee z s5ior major-g5]al2 b x 0 eag]ly solicit$ by ,lafayette1 z an attack by x 0 int5d$1 & ,lee 0 /r5u\sly oppos$ to ev]y?+ ( ! k9d4 ,wa%+ton will+ly gave 8 cons5t1 provid$ ,g5]al ,lee 7 satisfi$ ) ! arrangem5t4 ,! latt] c$$ ! comm& )\t hesitation4 ,sc>ce1 h[ev]1 _h he rel9qui%$ ! comm&1 :5 he *ang$ 8 m9d4 ,9 a note to ,wa%+ton he decl>$ t1 9 ass5t+ to ! arrangem5t1 he _h consid]$ ! comm& ( ! deta*m5t "o m fitt+ a "y volunte]+ g5]al ?an a vet]an l himself1 second 9 comm& 9 ! army4 ,he n[ view$ x 9 a diff]5t light4 ,lafayette w\ld be at ! head ( all ! ,cont95tal p>ties already 9 ! l9e2 six ?\s& m5 at lea/2 a comm& next to t ( ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,%\ld ! deta*m5t m>*1 !re=e1 he entreat$ to h ! comm& ( x4 ,wa%+ton 0 p]plex$ h[ to satisfy ,lee's punctili\s claims )\t w\nd+ ! feel+s ( ,lafayette4 ,a *ange 9 ! disposition ( ! enemy's l9e ( m>* furni%$ an exp$i5t4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 f9d+ himself h>ass$ by light troops on ! flanks1 & 9 dang] ( an attack 9 ! re>1 plac$ all 8 baggage 9 front "u ! convoy ( ,knyphaus51 :ile he ?rew ! ma9 /r5g? ( 8 army 9 ! re> "u ,"l ,cornwallis4 ,?is made x necess>y = ,wa%+ton to /r5g!n 8 advanc$ corps2 & he took ?is occasion to deta* ,lee1 ) ,scott's & ,v>num's brigades1 to support ! =ce "u ,lafayette4 ,z ,lee 0 ! s5ior major-g5]al1 ?is gave him ! comm& ( ! :ole advance4 ,wa%+ton expla9$ ! matt] 9 a lett] to ! m>quis1 :o resign$ ! comm& to ,lee :5 ! latt] jo9$ him on ! #bg?4 ,t ev5+ ! enemy encamp$ on high gr\nd ne> ,monm\? ,c\rt ,h\se4 ,lee encamp$ ) ! advance at ,engli%t[n1 ab\t five miles di/ant4 ,! ma9 body 0 ?ree miles 9 8 re>4 ,ab\t sunset ,wa%+ton rode =w>d to ! advance1 & anxi\sly reconnoitr$ ,sir ,h5ry's position4 ,x 0 protect$ by woods & morasses1 & too /rong to be attack$ ) a prospect ( success4 ,%\ld ! enemy1 h[ev]1 proce$ t5 or twelve miles fur!r unmole/$1 !y w\ld ga9 ! heights ( ,middlet[n1 & be on gr\nd /ill m difficult4 ,to prev5t ?is1 he resolv$ t an attack %\ld be made on _! re> e>ly 9 ! morn+1 z soon z _! front %\ld be 9 motion4 ,?is plan he communicat$ to ,g5]al ,lee1 9 pres5ce ( 8 (fic]s1 ord]+ him to make dispositions = ! attack keep+ 8 troops ly+ on _! arms1 ready = action on ! %orte/ notice2 a disposition he int5d$ to obs]ve ) 8 own troops4 ,?is done1 he rode back to ! ma9 body4 ,e>ly 9 ! morn+1 ,wa%+ton receiv$ an express in=m+ him t ! enemy 7 9 motion4 ,he in/antly s5t ord]s to ,lee to pu% =w>d & attack !m1 unless !re %\ld be p[]ful reasons to ! contr>y1 add+ t he 0 com+ on to support him4 ,= t purpose he imm$iately set =w>d ) 8 own troops1 ord]+ !m to ?r[ by _! knapsacks & blankets4 ,knyphaus51 ) ! ,briti% vangu>d1 _h begun ab\t daybreak to desc5d into ! valley betwe5 ,monm\? ,c\rt ,h\se & ,middlet[n4 ,to give ! long tra9 ( wagons & pack horses "t to get well on ! way1 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton ) 8 *oice troops rema9$ 9 camp on ! heights ( ,freehold1 until eight o'clock1 :5 he likewise resum$ ! l9e ( m>* t[>d ,middlet[n4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,lee _h advanc$ ) ! brigades ( ,wayne & ,maxwell1 to support ! light troops engag$ 9 skirmi%+4 ,! difficulty ( reconnoitr+ a c\ntry cut up by woods & morasses1 & ! p]plexity occasion$ by contradictory reports1 emb>rass$ 8 movem5ts4 ,be+ jo9$ by ,lafayette ) ! ma9 body ( ! advance1 he _h n[ ab\t f\r ?\s& m5 at 8 comm&1 indep5d5t ( ^? "u ,morgan & ,g5]al ,dick9son4 ,arriv+ on ! heights ( ,freehold1 & rid+ =w>d ) ,g5]al ,wayne to an op5 place to reconnoitre1 ,lee caught sight ( a =ce "u m>*1 b p>tly hidd5 f view by int]v5+ woods4 ,suppos+ x to be a m]e cov]+ p>ty ( ab\t two ?\s& m51 he deta*$ ,wayne ) sev5 hundr$ m5 & two pieces ( artill]y1 to skirmi% 9 its re> & hold x 9 *eck2 :ile he1 ) ! re/ ( 8 =ce1 tak+ a %ort] road ?r\gh ! woods1 w\ld get 9 front ( x1 & cut x (f f ! ma9 body4 ,he at ! same "t s5t a message to ,wa%+ton1 appris+ him ( ?is movem5t & ( 8 c]ta9ty ( success4 ,wa%+ton 9 ! meantime 0 on 8 m>* ) ! ma9 body1 to support ! advance1 z he _h promis$4 ,! boom+ ( cannon at a di/ance indicat$ t ! attack s mu* desir$ _h comm5c$1 & caus$ him to quick5 8 m>*4 ,arriv$ ne> ,freehold *ur*1 :]e ! road =k$1 he deta*$ ,gre5e ) "p ( 8 =ces to ! "r1 to flank ! enemy 9 ! re> ( ,monm\? ,c\rt ,h\se1 :ile he1 ) ! re/ ( ! column1 w\ld press =w>d by ! o!r road4 ,wa%+ton _h alight$ :ile giv+ ^! directions1 & 0 /&+ ) 8 arm ?r[n ov] 8 horse1 :5 a c\ntryman rode up & said ! ,cont95tal troops 7 retreat+4 ,wa%+ton 0 provok$ at :at he consid]$ a false al>m4 ,! man po9t$1 z 8 au?ority1 to an ,am]ican fif] :o j !n came up 9 brea?less affright4 ,! fif] 0 ord]$ into cu/ody to prev5t 8 spread+ an al>m among ! troops :o 7 advanc+1 & 0 ?reat5$ ) a flogg+ %\ld he repeat ! /ory4 ,spr++ on 8 horse1 ,wa%+ton _h mov$ =w>d b a %ort di/ance :5 he met o!r fugitives1 "o 9 ! g>b ( a soldi]1 :o all concurr$ 9 ! report4 ,he n[ s5t =w>d ,colonels ,fitzg]ald & ,h>rison to le>n ! tru?1 :ile he himself spurr$ pa/ ,freehold meet+ h\se4 ,betwe5 t edifice & ! morass beyond x1 he met ,grayson's & ,patton's regim5ts 9 mo/ disord]ly retreat1 jad$ ) heat & fatigue4 ,rid+ up to ! (fic] at _! head1 ,wa%+ton dem&$ :e!r ! :ole advanc$ corps 7 retreat+4 ,! (fic] believ$ !y 74 ,x seem$ incr$ible4 ,!re _h be5 sc>ce any fir+--,wa%+ton _h receiv$ no notice ( ! retreat f ,lee4 ,he 0 /ill almo/ incl9$ to d\bt1 :5 ! heads ( sev]al columns ( ! advance began to appe>4 ,x 0 too evid5t--! :ole advance 0 fall+ back on ! ma9 body1 & no notice _h be5 giv5 to him4 ,"o ( ! fir/ (fic]s t came up 0 ,colonel ,%reve1 at ! head ( 8 regim5t4 ,wa%+ton1 greatly surpris$ & al>m$1 ask$ ! mean+ ( ?is retreat4 ,! colonel smil$ significantly--he did n "k--he _h retreat$ by ord]4 ,!re _h be5 no fight+ except+ a slight skirmi% ) ! enemy's cavalry1 :i* _h be5 repuls$4 ,a suspicion fla%$ across ,wa%+ton's m9d ( wronghead$ conduct on ! "p ( ,lee1 to m> ! plan ( attack adopt$ contr>y to 8 c\nsels4 ,ord]+ ,colonel ,%reve to m>* 8 m5 ov] ! morass1 halt !m on ! hill beyond & refre% !m1 he gallop$ =w>d to /op ! retreat ( ! re/ ( ! advance1 8 indignation k9dl+ z he rode4 ,at ! re> ( ! regim5t he met ,major ,h[>d2 he1 too1 c\ld give no reason = ! retreat1 b seem$ provok$ at x--decl>+ t he _h nev] se5 ! l4 ,ano!r (fic] exclaim$ ) an oa? t !y 7 fly+ f a %ad[4 ,arriv+ at a ris+ gr\nd1 ,wa%+ton beheld ,lee approa*+ ) ! residue ( 8 comm& 9 full retreat4 ,by ?is "t he 0 ?or\ghly exasp]at$4 ,:at is ! mean+ ( all ?is1 sir8 dem&$ he1 9 ! /]ne/ & ev5 fi]ce/ tone1 z ,lee rode up to him4 ,lee = a mom5t 0 disconc]t$1 & hesitat$ 9 mak+ a reply1 = ,wa%+ton's aspect1 accord+ to ,lafayette1 0 t]rible4 ,i desire to "k ! mean+ ( ?is disord] & confusion1 0 aga9 dem&$ /ill m vehem5tly4 ,lee1 /ung by ! mann] m ?an ! words ( ! dem&1 made an angry reply1 & provok$ /ill %>p] expressions1 :i* h be5 v>i\sly report$4 ,i am v sorry1 said ,wa%+ton1 t y und]took ! comm&1 unless y meant to fight ! enemy4 ,i did n ?9k x prud5t to br+ on a g5]al engagem5t4 ,:atev] y\r op9ion may h be51 repli$ ,wa%+ton1 disda9fully1 ,i expect$ my ord]s w\ld h be5 obey$4 ,?is all pass$ rapidly1 &1 z x 71 9 fla%es1 = !re 0 no "t = p>ley4 ,! enemy 7 )9 a qu>t] ( an h\r's m>*4 ,wa%+ton's appe>ance _h /opp$ ! retreat4 ,! =tunes ( ! day 7 to be retriev$1 if possible1 by in/ant arrangem5ts4 ,^! he proce$$ to make ) great cel]ity4 ,! place 0 favorable = a /&2 x 0 a ris+ gr\nd1 to :i* ! enemy c\ld approa* only ov] a n>r[ causeway4 ,! ralli$ troops 7 ha/ily =m$ ^u ?is em95ce4 ,colonels ,/ew>t & ,ramsey1 ) two batt]ies1 7 /ation$ 9 a cov]t ( woods on _! left1 to protect !m & keep ! enemy at bay4 ,colonel ,oswald 0 po/$ = ! same purpose on a height1 ) two field-pieces4 ,! promptness ) :i* ev]y?+ 0 done %[$ ! effects ( ! ,b>on ,/eub5's discipl9e4 ,wa%+ton1 hav+ made all 8 arrangem5ts ) great dispat* b admirable cle>ness & precision1 rode back to ,lee 9 calm] mood1 & inquir$1 ,w y reta9 ! comm& on ?is height or n8 if y w1 ,i w return to ! ma9 body1 & h x =m$ on ! next height4 ,x is equal to me :]e ,i comm&1 repli$ ,lee4 ,i expect y w take prop] means = *eck+ ! enemy1 rejo9$ ,wa%+ton4 ,y\r ord]s %all be obey$2 & ,i %all n be ! fir/ to leave ! gr\nd1 0 ! reply4 ,a w>m cannonade by ,oswald1 ,/ew>t & ,ramsey _h ! desir$ effect4 ,! enemy 7 br\ght to a /&1 & ,wa%+ton _h "t to gallop back & br+ on ! ma9 body4 ,?is he =m$ on an em95ce1 ) a wood 9 ! re> & ! morass 9 front4 ,! left w+ 0 comm&$ by ,"l ,/irl+1 :o _h ) him a deta*m5t ( artill]y & sev]al field-pieces4 ,g5]al ,gre5e 0 on 8 "r4 ,lee _h ma9ta9$ 8 advanc$ position ) great _s1 b 0 at l5g? oblig$ to retire4 ,he br\ght (f 8 troops 9 good ord] across a causeway :i* trav]s$ ! morass 9 front ( ,"l ,/irl+4 ,hav+ =m$ 8 m5 9 a l9e1 beyond ! morass1 he rode up to ,wa%+ton4 ,"h1 sir1 are my troops1 said he1 h[ is x y\r pleasure ,i %\ld dispose ( !m8 ,wa%+ton saw t ! poor fell[s 7 exhau/$ by m>*+1 c\nt]m>*+1 h>d fight+ & ! intol]able heat ( ! wea!r3 he ord]$ ,lee1 !re=e1 to repair ) !m to ! re> ( ,engli%t[n1 & assemble !re all ! scatt]$ fugitives he might meet )4 ,! batt]ies "u ! direction ( ,"l ,/irl+ op5$ a brisk & well-su/a9$ fire ^u ! enemy2 :o1 f9d+ !mselves w>mly oppos$ 9 front1 attempt$ to turn ! left flank ( ! ,am]icans1 b 7 driv5 back by deta*$ p>ties ( infantry /ation$ !re4 ,!y !n attempt$ ! "r2 b "h 7 met by ,g5]al ,gre5e1 :o _h plant$ 8 artill]y1 "u ,knox1 on a comm&+ gr\nd1 & n only *eck$ !m b enfilad$ ^? :o 7 9 front ( ! left w+4 ,wayne too1 ) an advanc$ p>ty po/$ 9 an or*>d1 & p>tly %elt]$ by a b>n1 kept up a sev]e & well-direct$ fire ^u ! enemy's c5tre4 ,repeat$ attempts 7 made to dislodge him1 b 9 va94 ,colonel ,monckton n[ und]took to drive ,wayne f 8 po/ at ! po9t ( ! bayonet4 ,hav+ made a brief h>angue to 8 m51 he l$ !m on 9 column4 ,wayne's m5 res]v$ _! fire1 until ,colonel ,monckton1 wav+ 8 sword1 call$ out to 8 gr5adi]s to *>ge4 ,at t in/ant a %eet$ volley laid him l[1 & made great slaught] 9 8 column1 :i* 0 aga9 repuls$4 ,! enemy at l5g? gave way1 & fell back to ! gr\nd :i* ,lee _h occupi$ 9 ! morn+4 ,"h _! flanks 7 secur$ by woods & morasses1 & _! front c\ld only be approa*$ across a n>r[ causeway4 ,not)/&+ ! difficulties ( ! position1 ,wa%+ton prep>$ to attack x2 ord]+ ,g5]al ,poor ) 8 own & ! ,c>ol9a brigade1 to move r\nd ^u _! "r1 & ,g5]al ,wood=d on _! left2 :ile ! artill]y %\ld gall !m 9 front4 ,be=e ^! ord]s c\ld be c>ri$ into effect ! day 0 at an end4 ,_m ( ! soldi]s _h sunk ^u ! gr\nd1 ov]come by fatigue & ! heat ( ! wea!r2 all ne$$ repose4 ,! troops1 !re=e1 :i* _h be5 9 ! advance1 7 ord]$ to lie on _! arms on ! gr\nd !y occupi$1 s z to be ready to make ! attack by daybreak4 ,! ma9 army did ! same1 on ! field ( action1 to be at h& to support !m4 ,wa%+ton lay on 8 cloak at ! foot ( a tree1 ) ,lafayette beside him1 talk+ ov] ! /range conduct ( ,lee2 ^: disord]ly retreat _h come s ne> be+ fatal to ! army4 ,x 0 inde$ a matt] ( g5]al p]plexity1 to :i* ! wayw>d "* ( ,lee greatly contribut$4 ,"s :o recollect$ 8 previ\s opposition to all plan ( attack1 almo/ suspect$ him ( wilfully aim+ to procure a defeat4 ,x w\ld appe>1 h[ev]1 t he _h be5 really surpris$ & ?r[n into confusion by a move ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 :o1 see+ ! =ce "u ,lee desc5d+ on 8 re> f ,freehold heights1 _h sudd5ly turn$ ^u x1 aid$ by troops f ,knyphaus5's division1 to oblige x to call to its assi/ance ! flank+ p>ties "u ,morgan & ,dick9son1 :i* 7 ?reat5+ 8 baggage tra94 ,s t ,lee1 in/ead ( a m]e cov]+ p>ty :i* he _h expect$ to cut (f1 _h f\nd himself front to front ) ! :ole re> division ( ! ,briti% army2 & t too1 on unfavorable gr\nd1 ) a deep rav9e & a morass 9 8 re>4 ,at daybreak ! drums beat ! reveill4 ,! troops r\s$ !mselves f _! heavy sleep1 & prep>$ = action4 ,to _! surprise1 ! enemy _h disappe>$3 !re 0 a des]t$ camp1 9 :i* 7 f\nd f\r (fic]s & ab\t =ty privates1 too sev]ely w\nd$ to be convey$ away by ! retreat+ army4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 x appe>$1 _h all[$ 8 we>i$ troops b %ort repose on ! prec$+ night4 ,at t5 o'clock1 :5 ! ,am]ican =ces 7 buri$ 9 _! fir/ sleep1 he _h set =w>d to jo9 ! division "u ,knyphaus51 :i*1 ) ! baggage tra91 hav+ pu%$ on dur+ ! action1 0 f> on ! road to ,middlet[n4 ,s sil5t _h be5 8 retreat1 t x 0 unhe>d by ,g5]al ,poor's advance p>ty1 :i* lay ne> by4 ,! di/ance to :i* ! enemy mu/ by ?is "t h atta9$1 ! extreme heat ( ! wea!r1 & ! fatigu$ condition ( ! troops1 det]r$ ,wa%+ton f cont9u+ a pursuit ?r\gh a c\ntry :]e ! roads 7 deep & s&y1 & !re 0 great sc>city ( wat]4 ,besides1 p]sons well acqua9t$ ) ! c\ntry assur$ him t x w\ld be impossible to annoy ! enemy 9 _! emb>kation1 z he mu/ approa* ! place by a n>r[ passage1 capable ( be+ def5d$ by a few m5 aga9/ 8 :ole =ce4 ,deta*+ ,g5]al ,maxwell's brigade & ,morgan's rifle corps1 !re=e1 to hang on ! re> ( ! enemy1 prev5t depr$ation & enc\rage des]tions1 he det]m9$ to %ape 8 c\rse ) 8 ma9 body by ,brunswick t[>d ! ,hudson1 le/ ,sir ,h5ry %\ld h any design ^u ! po/s !re4 ,! ,am]ican loss 9 ! rec5t battle 0 eight (fic]s & sixty-"o privates kill$1 & ab\t "o hundr$ & sixty w\nd$4 ,! (fic]s :o _h *>ge ( ! bury+ p>ties report$ t !y f\nd two hundr$ & =ty-five non-commission$ (fic]s & privates1 & f\r (fic]s1 left dead by ! enemy on ! field ( battle4 ,aft] giv+ 8 troops a day's repose1 ,wa%+ton decamp$ on ! #cj?4 ,8 m>* lay ?r\gh a c\ntry de/itute ( wat]1 ) deep1 s&y roads we>y+ to ! feet1 & reflect+ ! intol]able heat & gl>e ( a ,july sun4 ,_m ( ! troops1 h>ass$ by previ\s fatigue1 gave out by ! way4 ,"s few di$1 & a numb] ( horses 7 likewise lo/4 ,wa%+ton1 ev] consid]ate ( ! heal? & com=t ( 8 m51 encamp$ ne> ,brunswick on op51 airy gr\nds1 & gave !m "t to repose2 :ile ,lieut5ant-colonel ,a>on ,burr1 at t "t a "y & ent]pris+ (fic]1 0 s5t on a reconnoitr+ exp$ition1 to le>n ! movem5ts & int5tions ( ! enemy4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton ) ! royal army _h arriv$ at ! ,highl&s ( ,naves9k1 9 ! neighborhood ( ,s&y ,hook1 on ! #cj? ( ,june4 ,he _h lo/ _m m5 by des]tion1 ,hessians especially1 dur+ 8 m>* ?r\gh ! ,j]seys1 :i*1 ) 8 losses by kill$1 w\nd$ & captur$1 _h dim9i%$ 8 army m ?an two ?\s& m54 ,! /orms ( ! prec$+ w9t] _h cut (f ! p59sula ( ,s&y ,hook f ! ma9l&1 & =m$ a deep *annel betwe5 !m4 ,=tunately ! squadron ( ,"l ,h[e _h arriv$ ! day be=e1 & 0 at an*or )9 ! ,hook4 ,a bridge 0 imm$iately made across ! *annel ) ! boats ( ! %ips1 ov] :i* ! army pass$ to ! ,hook on ! #e? ( ,july1 & !nce 0 di/ribut$4 ,hav+ br\ght ! army to a halt1 we h "t to notice a correspond5ce betwe5 ,g5]al ,lee & ,wa%+ton1 imm$iately subsequ5t to ! affair ( ,monm\?4 ,! pride ( ! g5]al _h be5 deeply w\nd$ by ! rebuke he _h receiv$ on ! field ( battle4 ,on ! foll[+ day 7,june #bi?7 he address$ a note to ,wa%+ton on ! subject4 ,by mi/ake x 0 dat$ ,july #a/4 ,f ! k ,i h ( y\r ,excell5cy's "*1 writes he1 ,i mu/ conclude t no?+ b ! mis9=mation ( "s v /upid1 or misrepres5tation ( "s v wick$ p]son1 c\ld h occasion$ y\r mak+ use ( s v s+ul> expressions z y did on my com+ up to ! gr\nd :]e y _h tak5 po/4 ,!y impli$ t ,i 0 guilty ei!r ( disob$i5ce ( ord]s1 want ( conduct1 or want ( c\rage4 ,y\r ,excell5cy w !re=e inf9itely oblige me by lett+ me "k on :i* ( ^! ?ree articles y gr\nd y\r *>ge4 ,wa%+ton1 9 reply1 wrote3 ,i receiv$ y\r lett] 7dat$ ?r\gh mi/ake ! #a/ ( ,july71 express$ z ,i conceive 9 t]ms highly improp]4 ,i am n consci\s ( mak+ use ( any v s+ul> expressions at ! "t ( meet+ y1 z y intimate4 ,:at ,i recollect to h said 0 dictat$ by duty & w>rant$ by ! occasion4 ,z soon z circum/ances w p]mit1 y %all h an opportunity ( ju/ify+ y\rself to ! army1 to ,congress1 to ,am]ica1 & to ! _w 9 g5]al4 ,to ?is ,lee rejo9$1 9 a note1 misdat$ #bh? ,june3 ,sir1 y _c af=d me great] pleasure ?an 9 giv+ me ! opportunity ( %[+ to ,am]ica ! suffici5cy ( h] respective s]vants4 ,i tru/ t tempor>y p[] ( (fice1 & ! t9sel dignity att5d+ x1 w n be able1 by all ! mi/s !y c raise1 to obfuscate ! bright rays ( tru?4 ,9 ! meantime1 y\r ,excell5cy c h no objection to my retir+ f ! army1 etc4 ,%ortly aft] despat*+ ?is note1 ,lee address$ ano!r to ,wa%+ton4 ,i h reflect$ on bo? y\r situation & m9e1 writes he1 & beg leave to obs]ve1 t x w be = our mutual conv5i5ce t a c\rt ( inquiry %\ld be imm$iately ord]$4444 ,i mu/ entreat1 !re=e1 f y\r love ( ju/ice1 t y w imm$iately exhibit y\r *>ge1 & t on ! fir/ halt ,i may be br\ght to a trial4 ,wa%+ton 9 reply ackn[l$g$ ! receipt ( ! two la/ notes1 & add$1 ,i h s5t ,colonel ,scammel & ! adjutant-g5]al to put y "u arre/1 :o w deliv] y a copy ( ! *>ges on :i* y w be tri$4 ,a c\rt-m>tial 0 accord+ly =m$ on ! #d? ( ,july1 at ,brunswick1 ! fir/ halt+ place4 ,x 0 compos$ ( "o major-g5]al1 f\r brigadi]s1 & eight colonels1 ) ,"l ,/irl+ z presid5t4 ,x mov$ ) ! army1 & conv5$ subsequ5tly at ,p>amus1 ,peekskill1 & ,nor?ca/le1 ! trial la/+ until ! #ab? ( ,augu/4 ,! result ( ! prolong$ & t$i\s inve/igation 0 t he 0 f\nd guilty ( all ! *>ges exhibit$ aga9/ him4 #a/4 ,disob$i5ce ( ord]s4 #b;d4 ,misbehavior be=e ! enemy1 by mak+ an unnecess>y & disord]ly retreat4 #c;d4 ,disrespect to ! comm&]-9-*ief 9 lett]s dat$ ,july #a/ & ,june #bh?4 ,he 0 s5t5c$ to be susp5d$ f all comm& = "o ye>2 ! s5t5ce to be approv$ or set aside by ,congress4 ,we mu/ anticipate dates to dispose briefly ( ! c>e] ( ,g5]al ,lee1 :o is n connect$ ) subsequ5t ev5ts ( ! ,revolution4 ,congress 7 m ?an ?ree mon?s 9 com+ to a decision on ! proce$+s ( ! c\rt-m>tial4 ,at l5g?1 on ! #e? ( ,decemb]1 ! s5t5ce 0 approv$ 9 a v ?9 session ( ,congress1 fifte5 memb]s vot+ 9 ! affirmative & sev5 9 ! negative4 ,f t "t ,lee 0 unmeasur$ 9 8 abuse ( ,wa%+ton1 & 8 reprobation ( ! c\rt-m>tial1 :i* he t]m$ a c\rt ( inquisition4 ,8 aggressive tongue at l5g? involv$ him 9 a qu>rel ) ,colonel ,laur5s1 "o ( ,wa%+ton's aides1 a high-spirit$ "y g5tleman :o felt himself b\nd to v9dicate ! honor ( 8 *ief4 ,a duel took place1 & ,lee 0 w\nd$ 9 ! side4 ,t[>ds spr+ he retir$ to 8 e/ate 9 ,b]kley ,c\nty 9 ,virg9ia1 :]e he l$ a k9d ( h]mit life4 ,dogs & horses 7 8 favorite companions4 ,8 h\se is describ$ z be+ a m]e %ell1 de/itute ( com=ts & conv5i5ces4 ,= want ( p>titions ! diff]5t p>ts 7 designat$ by l9es *alk$ on ! floor4 ,9 "o corn] 0 8 b$2 9 ano!r 7 8 books2 8 saddles & h>ness 9 a ?ird2 a f\r? s]v$ z a kit*54 ,! t]m ( 8 susp5sion _h expir$ :5 a rumor rea*$ him t ,congress int5d$ to take away 8 commission4 ,! intellig5ce ruffl$ 8 temp] beyond all b\nds4 ,9 8 hurry & heat1 )\t attempt+ to asc]ta9 ! tru? ( ! report1 he scrawl$ ! foll[+ note to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress3 ,sir1 ,i und]/& t x is 9 contemplation ( ,congress1 on ! pr9ciple ( economy1 to /rike me out ( _! s]vice4 ,congress mu/ "k v little ( me if !y suppose t ,i w\ld accept ( _! money1 s9ce ! confirmation ( ! wick$ & infam\s s5t5ce :i* 0 pass$ ^u me4 ,i am1 sir1 etc4 ,?is insol5t note occasion$ 8 prompt dismissal f ! s]vice4 ,?\gh bitt] 9 8 enmities1 ,lee _h 8 fri5d%ips1 & 0 w>m & con/ant 9 !m z f> z 8 caprici\s humors w\ld all[4 ,!re 0 no?+ crafty or mean 9 8 "*1 nor d we ?9k he ev] engag$ 9 ! l[ intrigues ( ! cabal2 b he 0 a disappo9t$ & embitt]$ man1 & ! gall ( bitt]ness ov]fl[$ 8 g5]\s qualities4 ,9 su* a discordant /ate ( feel+1 he 0 n a man = ! sweet solitude ( ! c\ntry4 ,he became we>y ( 8 ,virg9ia e/ate2 ?\gh 9 "o ( ! mo/ f]tile regions ( ! ,%5&oah ,valley4 ,8 f>m 0 mismanag$2 8 ag5ts 7 unfai?ful2 he ent]$ into negotiations to dispose ( 8 prop]ty1 9 ! c\rse ( :i* he visit$ ,philadelphia4 ,on arriv+ !re he 0 tak5 ) *ills1 foll[$ by a fev]1 :i* w5t on increas+ 9 viol5ce1 & t]m9at$ fatally4 ,a soldi] ev5 unto ! end1 w>like sc5es m+l$ ) ! delirium ( 8 malady4 ,9 8 dy+ mom5ts he fanci$ himself on ! field ( battle4 ,! la/ words he 0 he>d to utt] 71 ,/& by me1 my brave gr5adi]s6 ,,*apt] ,,li4 ,,arrival ,,( ,a ,,fr5* ,,fleet4--,,massacre ,,at ,,wyom+ ,,valley4--,,capture ,,( ,,savannah4 ,:ile encamp$ at ,p>amus1 ,wa%+ton1 9 ! night ( ! #ac? ( ,july1 receiv$ a lett] f ,congress in=m+ him ( ! arrival ( a ,fr5* fleet on ! coa/2 in/ruct+ him to conc]t measures ) ! comm&]1 ! ,c\nt ,d',e/a+1 = (f5sive op]ations by sea & l&1 & emp[]+ him to call on ! ,/ates f ,new ,hamp%ire to ,new ,j]sey inclusive1 to aid ) _! militia4 ,! fleet 9 "q 0 compos$ ( twelve %ips ( ! l9e & six frigates1 ) a l& =ce ( f\r ?\s& m54 ,on bo>d ( x came ,mons4 ,g]>d1 m9i/] f ,france to ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ! ,hon4 ,silas ,deane1 "o ( ! ,am]ican m9i/]s :o _h effect$ ! late treaty ( alliance4 ,! fleet _h sail$ f ,t\lon on ! #ac? ( ,april4 ,aft] /ruggl+ aga9/ adv]se w9ds = eighty-sev5 or eighty-eight days1 x _h made its appe>ance (f ! nor!rn extremity ( ! ,virg9ia coa/1 & an*or$ at ! m\? ( ! ,delaw>e on ! #h? ( ,july4 ,f9d+ ! enemy _h evacuat$ bo? city & riv]1 ! c\nt s5t up ! ,fr5* m9i/] & ,mr4 ,deane to ,philadelphia 9 a frigate1 & !n1 putt+ to sea1 cont9u$ along ! coa/4 ,a little e>li]1 & he might h int]cept$ ! squadron ( ,"l ,h[e on its way to ,new ,york4 ,x _h _h b a v few days ! advantage ( him1 & :5 he arriv$ ) 8 fleet 9 ! road outside ( ,s&y ,hook1 he descri$ ! ,briti% %ips quietly an*or$ inside ( x4 ,a frank & cordial correspond5ce took place =?) betwe5 ! c\nt & ,wa%+ton1 & a plan ( action 0 conc]t$ betwe5 !m by ! int]v5tion ( confid5tial (fic]s2 ,wa%+ton's aides-de-camp1 ,laur5s & ,hamilton1 bo>d+ ! fleet :ile (f ! ,hook1 & ,major ,*\91 a ,fr5* (fic] ( m]it1 repair+ to ! ,am]ican head-qu>t]s4 ,! fir/ idea ( ! c\nt 0 to ent] at ,s&y ,hook1 & capture or de/roy ! ,briti% fleet1 compos$ ( six %ips ( ! l9e1 f\r fifty-gun %ips1 & a numb] ( frigates & small] vessels2 %\ld he succe$ 9 ?is1 :i* 8 greatly sup]ior =ce r5d]$ probable1 he 0 to proce$ aga9/ ! city1 ) ! co-op]ation ( ! ,am]ican =ces4 ,to be at h& = su* purpose1 ,wa%+ton cross$ ! ,hudson1 ) 8 army1 at ,k+'s ,f]ry1 & encamp$ at ,:ite ,pla9s ab\t ! #bj? ( ,july4 ,sev]al exp]i5c$ ,am]ican pilots & ma/]s ( vessels1 h[ev]1 :o _h accompani$ ,colonels ,laur5s & ,hamilton on bo>d ( ! fleet1 decl>$ t !re 0 n suffici5t dep? ( wat] on ! b> to admit ! safe passage ( ! l>ge/ %ips1 "o ( :i* c>ri$ #hj & ano!r #ij guns2 ! attempt1 !re=e1 0 reluctantly ab&on$1 & ! %ips an*or$ ab\t f\r miles (f1 ne> ,%rewsbury on ! ,j]sey coa/1 tak+ 9 provisions & wat]4 ,! ent]prise :i* ! ,am]ican & ,fr5* comm&]s deem$ next wor?y ( a comb9$ op]ation1 0 ! recapture ( ,rhode ,isl& prop]1 t is to say1 ! isl& :i* gives its "n to ! ,/ate1 & :i* ! enemy _h made "o ( _! milit>y depots & /rongholds4 ,9 anticipation ( su* an ent]prise1 ,wa%+ton1 on ! #ag? ( ,july wrote to ,g5]al ,sullivan1 :o comm&$ at ,provid5ce1 ord]+ him to make ! necess>y prep>ations = a desc5t f ! ma9l& ^u ! isl&1 & au?oriz+ him to call 9 re9=cem5ts ( ,new ,engl& militia4 ,he subsequ5tly s5t to 8 aid ! ,m>quis ,lafayette ) two brigades 7,v>num's & ,glov]'s74 ,qu>t]ma/]-g5]al ,gre5e also 0 deta*$ = ! s]vice1 be+ a native ( ! isl&1 well acqua9t$ ) its localities1 & hav+ great influ5ce among its inhabitants4 ,sullivan 0 in/ruct$ to =m 8 :ole =ce1 ,cont95tal1 ,/ate & militia1 into two equal divisions1 "o to be comm&$ by ,gre5e1 ! o!r by ,lafayette4 ,on ! #bb;d ( ,july1 ! ,fr5* fleet1 hav+ f9i%$ tak+ 9 its supplies1 /ood away to ! ea/w>d1 & on ! #bi? arriv$ (f ,po9t ,judi?1 com+ to an*or )9 five miles ( ,newport4 ,rhode ,isl& 7prop]71 ! object ( ?is exp$ition1 is ab\t sixte5 miles long1 runn+ deep into ! great ,n>raganset ,bay4 ,seaconnet ,*annel sep>ates x on ! ea/ f ! ma9l&1 & on ! we/ ! ma9 *annel passes betwe5 x & ,conanicut ,isl&4 ,! t[n ( ,newport is situat$ ne> ! s\? end ( ! isl&1 fac+ ! we/1 ) ,conanicut ,isl& 9 front ( x4 ,x 0 protect$ by batt]ies & a small naval =ce4 ,"h ,g5]al ,sir ,rob]t ,pigott1 :o comm&$ 9 ! isl&1 _h 8 head-qu>t]s4 ,! =ce "u him 0 ab\t six ?\s& /rong1 v>i\sly po/$ ab\t ! isl&1 "s 9 works at ! nor? end1 b ! great] "p )9 /rongly intr5*$ l9es ext5d+ across ! isl&1 ab\t ?ree miles f ! t[n4 ,g5]al ,gre5e ha/5$ f ,provid5ce on he>+ ( ! arrival ( ! fleet ( ,c\nt ,d',e/a+1 & w5t on bo>d ( x at ! an*orage to conc]t a plan ( op]ations4 ,x 0 agre$ t ! fleet %\ld =ce its way into ! h>bor at ! same "t t ! ,am]icans approa*$ by l&1 & t ! l&+ ( ! troops f ! %ips on ! we/ side ( ! isl& %\ld take place at ! same "t t ! ,am]icans %\ld cross ,seaconnet ,*annel1 & l& on ! ea/ side ne> ! nor? end4 ,?is comb9$ op]ation 0 to h be5 c>ri$ promptly into effect1 b 0 po/pon$ until ! #aj? ( ,augu/1 to give "t = ! re9=cem5ts s5t by ,wa%+ton to arrive4 ,! delay 0 fatal to ! ent]prise4 ,on ! #h?1 ! ,c\nt ,d',e/a+ ent]$ ! h>bor & pass$ up ! ma9 *annel1 ex*ang+ a cannonade ) ! batt]ies z he pass$1 & an*or$ a little above ! t[n1 betwe5 ,goat & ,conanicut ,isl&s4 ,! ,engli%1 on 8 approa*1 burnt or scuttl$ ?ree frigates & "s small] vessels1 :i* w\ld o!rwise h be5 captur$4 ,g5]al ,sullivan1 to be ready = ! conc]t$ attack1 _h mov$ d[n f ,provid5ce to ! neighborhood ( ,h[l&'s ,f]ry1 on ! ea/ side ( ,seaconnet passage4 ,! ,briti% troops /ation$ opposite on ! nor? end ( ! isl&1 fe>ful ( be+ cut (f1 evacuat$ _! works 9 ! night ( ! #h?1 & drew into ! l9es at ,newport4 ,sullivan1 see+ ! works ?us ab&on$1 c\ld n resi/ ! temptation to cross ! *annel 9 flat-bottom$ boats on ! morn+ ( ! #i?1 & take possession ( !m4 ,?is sudd5 movem5t1 a day 9 advance ( ! conc]t$ "t1 & )\t due notice giv5 to ! c\nt1 surpris$ & (f5d$ him1 cla%+ ) 8 notions ( etiquette & punctilio4 ,he1 h[ev]1 prep>$ to co-op]ate1 & 0 ord]+ out 8 boats = ! purpose1 :51 ab\t two o'clock 9 ! day1 8 att5tion 0 call$ to a great fleet ( %ips /&+ t[>d ,newport4 ,x 01 9 fact1 ! fleet ( ,"l ,h[e4 ,t gallant nobleman _h he>d ( ! dang] ( ,newport1 & be+ re9=c$ by f\r /\t %ips1 "p ( a squadron com+ out "u ,admiral ,byron1 _h ha/5$ to its relief2 ?\gh /ill inf]ior 9 =ce to ! ,fr5* admiral4 ,! delay ( ! conc]t$ attack _h enabl$ him to arrive 9 "t4 ,! w9d set directly into ! h>bor4 ,_h he ent]$ promptly ! ,fr5* w\ld h be5 plac$ betwe5 two fires1 f 8 %ips & ! batt]ies1 & cramp$ up 9 a conf9$ *annel :]e _! l>ge/ %ips _h no room to op]ate4 ,8 lord%ip1 h[ev]1 came to an*or at ,po9t ,judi?1 "s di/ance f ! s\?-we/ entrance ( ! bay4 ,9 ! night ! w9d *ang$ to ! nor?-ea/4 ,! c\nt ha/5$ to avail himself ( ! error ( ! ,briti% admiral4 ,favor$ by ! w9d1 he /ood out ( ! h>bor at eight o'clock 9 ! morn+ to give ! enemy battle :]e he %\ld h good sea room2 previ\sly s5d+ ^w to ,g5]al ,sullivan t he w\ld l& 8 promis$ troops & m>9es1 & co-op]ate ) him on 8 return4 ,! ,fr5* %ips 7 sev]ely cannonad$ z !y pass$ ! batt]ies1 b )\t mat]ial damage4 ,=m+ 9 ord] ( battle1 !y bore d[n ^u ! fleet ( ,"l ,h[e1 confid5tly anticipat+ a victory f _! sup]iority ( =ce4 ,! ,briti% %ips slipt _! cables at _! approa*1 & likewise =m$ 9 l9e ( battle1 b 8 lord%ip avoid$ an enc\nt] :ile ! enemy _h ! wea!rgage4 ,to ga9 ?is on ! "o "p1 & reta9 x on ! o!r1 ! two fleets manoeuvr$ ?r\gh\t ! day /&+ to ! s\?w>d1 & gradually disappe>+ f ! anxi\s eyes ( ! bellig]5t =ces on ,rhode ,isl&4 ,! army ( ,sullivan1 n[ left to itself be=e ,newport1 am\nt$ to t5 ?\s& m51 hav+ receiv$ ! militia re9=cem5ts4 ,lafayette advis$ ! delay ( ho/ile op]ations until ! return ( ,d',e/a+1 b ! ,am]ican comm&]1 piqu$ & *agr9$ at ! dep>ture ( 8 allies1 det]m9$ to comm5ce ! siege imm$iately )\t wait+ = 8 t>dy aid4 ,on ! #ab?1 h[ev]1 came on a tempe/ ( w9d & ra9 :i* rag$ = two days & nights ) unexampl$ viol5ce4 ,on ! #ad? ! wea!r cle>$ up & ! sun %one brightly1 b ! army 0 worn d[n & dispirit$4 ,! day 0 pass$ 9 dry+ _! clo!s1 clean+ _! arms1 & putt+ !mselves 9 ord] = action4 ,by ! next morn+ !y 7 aga9 on ! al]t4 ,expect+ ! prompt return ( ! ,fr5*1 !y n[ took po/ on ,honeyman's ,hill1 ab\t two miles f ! ,briti% l9es1 & began to con/ruct batt]ies1 =m l9es ( communication1 & make regul> approa*es4 ,! ,briti% 7 equally active 9 /r5g!n+ _! def5ces4 ,!re 0 casual cannonad+ on ea* side1 b no?+ ( consequ5ce4 ,sev]al days elaps$ )\t ! re-appe>ance ( ! ,fr5*4 ,! situation ( ! besieg]s 0 gr[+ critical1 :51 on ! ev5+ ( ! #ai?1 !y descri$ ! expect$ fleet /&+ t[>d ! h>bor4 ,all n[ 0 exultation 9 ! camp4 ,%\ld ! ,fr5* ) _! %ips & troops attack ! t[n by sea & l& on ! "o side :ile ! ,am]icans assail$ x on ! o!r1 ! surr5d] ( ! place 0 inevitable4 ,^! sangu9e anticipations1 h[ev]1 7 %ortliv$4 ,! ,fr5* fleet 0 9 a %att]$ & =lorn condition4 ,aft] sail+ f be=e ,newport on ! #bj?1 x _h manoeuvr$ = two days ) ! ,briti% fleet1 ea* unwill+ to ent] into action )\t hav+ ! wea!rgage4 ,:ile ?us manoeuvr+1 ! same furi\s /orm :i* _h rag$ on %ore sep>at$ & disp]s$ !m ) fe>ful ravage4 ,"s s+le enc\nt]s ( scatt]$ %ips subsequ5tly took place1 b )\t def9ite result4 ,all 7 too mu* tempe/-toss$ & disabl$ to make good fight4 ,"l ,h[e ) su* ( 8 %ips z he c\ld collect bore away to ,new ,york to refit1 & ! ,fr5* admiral 0 n[ be=e ,newport1 b 9 no plight or mood = fight+4 ,9 a lett] to ,g5]al ,sullivan1 he in=m$ him t pursuant to ! ord]s ( 8 sov]eign & ! advice ( 8 (fic]s1 he 0 b\nd = ,bo/on1 be+ in/ruct$ to repair to t port %\ld he meet ) mis=tune1 or a sup]ior ,briti% =ce appe> ^u ! coa/4 ,dismay$ at ?is intellig5ce :i* ?reat5$ ru9 & disgrace to ! ent]prise1 ,sullivan wrote a lett] ( remon/rance to ! c\nt1 & ,g5]al ,gre5e & ! ,m>quis ,lafayette repair$ ) x on bo>d ( ! admiral's %ip1 to en=ce x by _! p]sonal ex]tions4 ,!y repres5t$ to ! c\nt ! c]ta9ty ( c>ry+ ! place 9 two days by a comb9$ attack2 & ! disc\ragem5t & reproa* t w\ld foll[ a failure on ?is _! fir/ attempt at co-op]ation2 an attempt1 too1 = :i* ! ,am]icans _h made su* great & exp5sive prep>ations1 & on :i* !y _h indulg$ su* sangu9e hopes4 ,^! & o!r consid]ations equally urg5t _h _! weight ) ! c\nt1 & he 0 incl9$ to rema9 & pursue ! ent]prise1 b 0 ov]rul$ by ! pr9cipal (fic]s ( 8 fleet4 ,! fact is1 t he 0 prop]ly a l& (fic]1 & !y _h be5 indignant at 8 hav+ a nautical comm& ov] _! heads4 ,!y 7 glad1 !re=e1 ( any opportunity to ?w>t & mortify him2 & n[ insi/$ on 8 comply+ ) 8 lett] ( in/ructions & sail+ = ,bo/on4 ,at ! sail+ ( ! %ips !re 0 a feel+ ( exasp]ation ?r\gh\t ! camp4 ,sullivan gave v5t to 8 vexation 9 a g5]al ord] on ! #bd?1 :]e9 he obs]v$3 ,! g5]al _c help lam5t+ ! sudd5 & unexpect$ dep>ture ( ! ,fr5* fleet1 z he f9ds x has a t5d5cy to disc\rage "s :o plac$ great dep5d5ce ^u ! assi/ance ( x2 ?\gh he c by no means suppose ! army or any "p ( x1 endang]$ by ?is movem5t4 ,he yet hopes ! ev5t w prove ,am]ica able to procure t by h] own arms :i* h] allies refuse to assi/ 9 obta9+4 ,on cool] reflection he ?\ght prop] 9 subsequ5t ord]s1 to expla9 away ?is ra% imputation on ,fr5* loyalty1 b a g5]al feel+ ( irritation aga9/ ! ,fr5* cont9u$ to prevail 9 ! army4 ,! dep>ture ( ! fleet 0 a dea?-bl[ to ! ent]prise4 ,betwe5 two & ?ree ?\s& volunte]s ab&on$ ! camp 9 ! c\rse ( f\r & tw5ty h\rs2 o!rs cont9u$ to g (f2 & 9 a few days ! numb] ( besieg]s did n exce$ t ( ! besieg$4 ,all ?\ghts ( (f5sive op]ations 7 n[ at an end4 ,! "q 0 h[ be/ to extricate ! army f its p]il\s position4 ,on ! #bh? x 0 det]m9$1 9 a c\ncil ( w>1 to fall back to ! milit>y works at ! nor? end ( ! isl&1 & =tify !re1 until x %\ld be kn[n :e!r ! ,fr5* fleet w\ld soon return to _! assi/ance1 ! ,m>quis ,lafayette sett+ (f ) all spe$ to h an int]view ) ! ,c\nt ,d',e/a+1 & asc]ta9 ! fact4 ,g5]al ,sullivan broke up 8 camp1 & comm5c$ 8 retreat t v night1 betwe5 n9e & t5 o'clock4 ,_! retreat 0 n discov]$ until daylight1 :5 a pursuit 0 comm5c$4 ,! cov]+ p>ties behav$ gallantly1 mak+ frequ5t /&s4 ,aft] a s]ies ( skirmi%es !y 7 press$ back to ! =tifi$ gr\nds on ! nor? end ( ! isl&2 b ,sullivan _h already tak5 po/ !re1 on ,batt's ,hill1 ! ma9 body ( 8 army be+ drawn up 9 ord] ( battle1 ) /rong works 9 _! re>1 & a r$\bt 9 front ( ! "r w+4 ,! ,briti% n[ took po/ on an advantage\s height call$ ,quak] ,hill1 a little m ?an a mile f ! ,am]ican front1 :5ce !y comm5c$ a cannonade :i* 0 briskly return$4 ,skirmi%+ ensu$ until ab\t t5 o'clock1 :5 two ,briti% sloops-(-w> & "s small vessels hav+ ga9$ a favorable position1 ! enemy's troops1 "u cov] ( _! fire1 advanc$ 9 =ce to turn ! "r flank ( ! ,am]ican army1 & capture ! r$\bt :i* protect$ x4 ,?is 0 bravely def5d$ by ,g5]al ,gre5e2 a %>p action ensu$1 :i* _h ne>ly become a g5]al "o2 betwe5 two & ?ree hundr$ m5 7 kill$ on ea* side2 ! ,briti% at l5g? drew back to _! artill]y & works on ,quak] ,hill1 & a mutual cannonade 0 resum$ & kept up until night4 ,on ! foll[+ day 7#bi?7 ,g5]al ,sullivan receiv$ intellig5ce t ,"l ,h[e _h aga9 put to sea ) ! design1 no d\bt1 to attempt ! relief ( ,newport4 ,"u ^! circum/ances x 0 det]m9$ to ab&on ,rhode ,isl&4 ,to d s ) safety1 h[ev]1 requir$ ! utmo/ caution1 z ! ho/ile s5tries 7 )9 f\r hundr$ y>ds ( ea* o!r4 ,! position on ,batt's ,hill favor$ a deception4 ,t5ts 7 br\ght =w>d & pit*$ 9 sight ( ! enemy1 & a great "p ( ! troops employ$ ?r\gh\t ! day 9 ?r[+ up works1 z if ! po/ 0 to be resolutely ma9ta9$2 at ! same "t1 ! heavy baggage & /ores 7 quietly convey$ away 9 ! re> ( ! hill1 & f]ri$ across ! bay4 ,z soon z x 0 d>k ! t5ts 7 /ruck1 fires 7 light$ at v>i\s po9ts1 ! troops )drawn1 & 9 a few h\rs ! :ole 7 transport$ across ! *annel to ! ma9l&4 ,! :ole army _h cross$ by two o'clock 9 ! morn+ unp]ceiv$ by ! enemy2 ! v next day ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton arriv$ at ,newport 9 a light squadron1 ) a re9=cem5t ( f\r ?\s& m51 a naval & l& =ce t might effectually h cut (f ,sullivan's retreat1 _h he l+]$ on ! isl&4 ,sir ,h5ry1 f9d+ he _h arriv$ a day too late1 return$ to ,new ,york1 b fir/ deta*$ ,major-g5]al ,sir ,*>les ,grey ) ! troops1 on a ravag+ exp$ition to ! ea/w>d2 *iefly aga9/ ports :i* 7 ! haunts ( private]s4 ,he de/roy$ m ?an sev5ty vessels 9 ,acu%net ,riv]1 "s ( !m private]s ) _! prizes1 o!rs peaceful m]*ant %ips4 ,new ,b$=d & ,fair ,hav5 hav+ be5 made milit>y & naval deposits1 7 laid wa/e1 :>ves demoli%$1 rope-walks1 /ore-h\ses & mills1 ) sev]al private dwell+s1 wrapp$ 9 flames4 ,simil> de/ruction 0 effect$ at ! ,isl& ( ,m>?a's ,v9ey>d4 ,hav+ ?us ravag$ ! coa/s ( ,new ,engl&1 ! squadron return$ lad5 ) +lori\s spoil to ,new ,york4 ,"l ,h[e1 also1 :o _h sail$ = ,bo/on 9 ! hope ( int]cept+ ! ,c\nt ,d',e/a+1 & _h rea*$ !re on ! #cj? ( ,augu/1 f\nd ! ,fr5* fleet safely %elt]$ 9 ,nantasket ,road1 & protect$ by ,am]ican batt]ies erect$ on comm&+ po9ts4 ,he also return$ to ,new ,york1 & %ortly aft]w>d1 avail+ himself ( a p]mission grant$ him "s "t be=e by gov]nm5t1 resign$ ! comm& ( ! fleet to ,admiral ,gambl]1 to hold x until ! arrival ( ,admiral ,byron4 ,:ile ho/ilities 7 c>ri$ on 9 ! cu/om>y =m along ! ,atlantic bord]s1 ,indian w>f>e1 ) all its atrocity1 0 go+ on 9 ! int]ior4 ,! ,briti% po/ at ,niag>a 0 its cradle4 ,x 0 ! common rally+ place ( tories1 refugees1 savage w>riors1 & o!r desp]adoes ( ! fronti]s4 ,hi!r ,brant1 ! not$ ,indian *ief1 _h retir$ aft] ! repulse ( ,/4 ,leg] at ,=t ,s*uyl]1 to plan fur!r mis*ief2 & "h 0 conc]t$ ! memorable incursion into ! ,valley ( ,wyom+1 sugge/$ by tory refugees1 :o _h until rec5tly inhabit$ x4 ,! ,valley ( ,wyom+ is a beautiful region ly+ along ! ,susquehanna4 ,peaceful z 0 its aspect1 x _h be5 ! sc5e ( sangu9>y feuds prior to ! ,revolution1 betwe5 ! p ( ,p5nsylvania & ,connecticut1 :o bo? laid claim to x4 ,sev5 rural =ts or block-h\ses1 situat$ on v>i\s p>ts ( ! valley1 _h be5 /rongholds dur+ ^! t]ritorial conte/s1 & rema9$ z places ( refuge = wom5 & *ildr5 9 times ( ,indian ravage4 ,! exp$ition n[ set on foot aga9/ x1 9 ,june1 0 compos$ ( ,butl]'s rang]s1 ,johnson's royal gre5s1 & ,brant1 ) 8 ,indian braves4 ,_! unit$ =ce1 ab\t elev5 hundr$ /rong1 0 conduct$ by ,colonel ,john ,butl]1 r5[n$ 9 ,indian w>f>e4 ,pass+ d[n ! ,*emung & ,susquehanna 9 canoes1 !y l&$ at a place call$ ,?ree ,isl&s1 /ruck ?r\gh ! wild]ness to a gap or not* ( ! m\nta9s1 by :i* !y ent]$ ! ,valley ( ,wyom+4 ,butl] made 8 head-qu>t]s at "o ( ! /rongholds already m5tion$1 call$ ,w9t]moot's ,=t1 f a tory family ( ! same "n4 ,h5ce he s5t out 8 m>aud+ p>ties to plund] & lay wa/e ! c\ntry4 ,rumors ( ?is int5d$ invasion _h rea*$ ! valley "s "t be=e ! appe>ance ( ! enemy1 & _h spread great con/]nation4 ,mo/ ( ! /urdy yeomanry 7 abs5t 9 ! army4 ,a company ( sixty m51 enli/$ "u an act ( ,congress1 & ha/ily & imp]fectly organiz$1 yet /yl+ !mselves regul>s1 took po/ at "o ( ! /rongholds call$ ,=ty ,=t2 :]e !y 7 jo9$ by ab\t ?ree hundr$ ( ! mo/ effici5t ( ! yeomanry1 arm$ & equipp$ 9 rude ru/ic /yle4 ,9 ?is em]g5cy old m5 & boys volunte]$ to meet ! common dang]1 po/+ !mselves 9 ! small] =ts 9 :i* wom5 & *ildr5 _h tak5 refuge4 ,colonel ,zebulon ,butl]1 an (fic] ( ! ,cont95tal army1 took ! g5]al comm&4 ,sev]al (fic]s arriv$ f ! army1 hav+ obta9$ leave to repair home = ! protection ( _! families4 ,!y br\ght ^w t a re9=cem5t1 s5t by ,wa%+ton1 0 on its way4 ,9 ! meantime ! m>aud+ p>ties s5t out by ,butl] & ,brant 7 spread+ desolation ?r\gh ! valley2 f>m-h\ses 7 wrapp$ 9 flames2 husb&m5 7 murd]$ :ile at "w 9 ! fields2 all :o _h n tak5 refuge 9 ! =t 7 ?reat5$ ) de/ruction4 ,:at 0 to be done8 ,wait = ! arrival ( ! promis$ re9=cem5t1 or attempt to *eck ! ravage8 ,! latt] 0 ra%ly det]m9$ on4 ,leav+ ! wom5 & *ildr5 9 ,=ty ,=t1 ,colonel ,zebulon ,butl] ) 8 m5 salli$ =? on ! #c;d ( ,july1 & made a rapid move ^u ,w9t]moot ,=t1 hop+ to come ^u x by surprise4 ,!y f\nd ! enemy drawn up 9 front ( x1 9 a l9e ext5d+ f ! riv] to a m>%2 ,colonel ,john ,butl] & 8 rang]s1 ) ,johnson's royal gre5s1 on ! left2 ,indians & tories on ! "r4 ,! ,am]icans =m$ a l9e ( ! same ext5t2 ! regul>s "u ,colonel ,butl] on ! "r flank re/+ on ! riv]1 ! militia "u ,colonel ,d5ison on ! left w+ on ! m>%4 ,a %>p fire 0 op5$ f "r to left2 aft] a few volleys ! enemy 9 front ( ,colonel ,butl] began to give way4 ,! ,indians1 h[ev]1 ?r[+ !mselves into ! m>%1 turn$ ! left flank ( ! ,am]icans & attack$ ! militia 9 ! re>4 ,d5ison1 f9d+ himself expos$ to a cross fire1 s\ght to *ange 8 position1 & gave ! ^w to fall back4 ,x 0 mi/ak5 = an ord] to retreat4 ,9 an in/ant ! left w+ turn$ & fl$2 all attempts to rally x 7 va92 ! panic ext5d$ to ! "r w+4 ,! savages1 ?r[+ d[n _! rifles1 ru%$ on ) tomahawk & scalp+-knife1 & a horrible massacre ensu$4 ,"s ( ! ,am]icans escap$ to ,=ty ,=t1 "s swam ! riv]2 o!rs broke _! way across ! swamp1 & climb$ ! m\nta92 "s few 7 tak5 prison]s2 b ! great] numb] 7 slaught]$4 ,! desolation ( ! valley 0 n[ complet$2 fields 7 laid wa/e1 h\ses burnt1 & _! inhabitants murd]$4 ,accord+ to ! ,briti% acc\nts1 upw>ds ( f\r hundr$ ( ! yeomanry ( ,wyom+ 7 sla91 & five ?\s& p]sons fl$ 9 ! utmo/ di/ress & con/]nation1 seek+ refuge 9 ! settlem5ts on ! ,lehigh & ! ,delaw>e4 ,aft] complet+ ?is horrible "w ( deva/ation1 ! enemy retir$ be=e ! arrival ( ! troops deta*$ by ,wa%+ton4 ,= a great "p ( ! summ]1 ,wa%+ton _h rema9$ encamp$ at ,:ite ,pla9s1 wat*+ ! movem5ts ( ! enemy at ,new ,york4 ,e>ly 9 ,septemb] he obs]v$ a great /ir ( prep>ation2 cannon & milit>y /ores 7 emb>k$1 & a fleet ( "o hundr$ & =ty transports 7 ready to make sail4 ,:at 0 _! de/9ation8 ,!re 7 b two capital objects :i* !y c\ld h 9 view1 beside ! defeat & disp]sion ( 8 army4 ,"o 0 to get possession ( ! =ts & passes ( ! ,highl&s3 ! o!r1 by a junction ( _! l& & naval =ces1 to attempt ! de/ruction ( ! ,fr5* fleet at ,bo/on1 & rega9 possession ( t t[n4 ,^? po9ts 7 s f> asund] t x 0 difficult to protect ! "o )\t leav+ ! o!r expos$4 ,to d ! be/ t ! nature ( ! case w\ld admit1 ,wa%+ton /r5g!n$ ! works & re9=c$ ! g>rison 9 ! ,highl&s1 /ation+ ,putnam ) two brigades 9 ! neighborhood ( ,we/ ,po9t4 ,g5]al ,gates 0 s5t ) ?ree brigades to ,danbury 9 ,connecticut1 :]e he 0 jo9$ by two brigades "u ,g5]al ,mc,dougal1 :ile ,wa%+ton mov$ 8 camp to a re> position at ,fr$]icksburg on ! bord]s ( ,connecticut1 & ab\t ?irty miles f ,we/ ,po9t1 s z to be ready = a movem5t to ! ea/w>d or a spe$y junction = ! def5ce ( ! ,hudson4 ,sc>ce _h ,wa%+ton mov$ f ,:ite ,pla9s1 :5 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton ?rew a deta*m5t ( five ?\s& m5 "u ,"l ,cornwallis into ! ,j]seys1 betwe5 ! ,hack5sack & ,hudson ,riv]s1 & ano!r ( ?ree ?\s& "u ,knyphaus5 into ,we/*e/] ,c\nty1 betwe5 ! ,hudson & ! ,bronx4 ,^! deta*m5ts held communication ) ea* o!r1 & by ! aid ( flat-bottom$ boats c\ld unite _! =ces1 9 tw5ty-f\r h\rs1 on ei!r side ( ! ,hudson4 ,wa%+ton consid]$ ^! m]e =ag+ exp$itions1 ?\gh on a l>ge scale1 & deta*$ troops into ! ,j]seys to co-op]ate ) ! militia 9 *eck+ !m2 b1 z some?+ m might be int5d$1 he ord]$ ,g5]al ,putnam to cross ! riv] to ,we/ ,po9t1 = its imm$iate security2 :ile he himself mov$ ) a division ( 8 army to ,fi%kill4 ,wayne1 :o 0 ) ! deta*m5t 9 ! ,j]seys1 took po/ ) a body ( militia & a regim5t ( light-horse 9 front ( ! division ( ,"l ,cornwallis4 ,! militia 7 qu>t]$ at ! village ( ,new ,tappan2 b ,lieut5ant-colonel ,baylor1 :o comm&$ ! light-horse1 *ose to camp ap>t1 to be free1 z is suppos$1 f ! control ( ,wayne4 ,he took up 8 qu>t]s1 !re=e1 9 ,old ,tappan1 :]e 8 m5 lay v neglig5tly & ungu>d$ly 9 b>ns4 ,cornwallis _h intellig5ce ( _! expos$ situation1 & laid a plan to cut (f ! :ole deta*m5t4 ,a body ( troops f ,knyphaus5's division 0 to cross ! ,hudson 9 ! night1 & come by surprise ^u ! militia 9 ,new ,tappan3 at ! same "t1 ,major-g5]al ,grey1 ( m>aud+ r5[n1 0 to advance on ! left1 & attack ,baylor & 8 dragoons 9 _! c>eless qu>t]s 9 ,old ,tappan4 ,=tunately ,knyphaus5's troops1 l$ by ,lieut5ant-colonel ,campbell1 7 sl[ 9 cross+ ! riv]1 & ! militia 7 appris$ by des]t]s ( _! dang] 9 "t to escape4 ,n s ) ,baylor's p>ty4 ,g5]al ,grey1 hav+ cut (f a s]geant's patrol1 advanc$ 9 sil5ce1 & surr\nd$ ) 8 troops ?ree b>ns 9 :i* ! dragoons 7 sleep+4 ,we h se51 9 8 surprise ( ,wayne's deta*m5t 9 ! prec$+ ye>1 h[ /eal?y & effective he 0 9 ! "w ( de/ruction4 ,to prev5t noise he _h caus$ 8 m5 to draw ! *>ges & take ! fl9ts f _! guns1 & fix _! bayonets4 ,! bayonet 0 8 favorite weapon4 ,) ?is 8 m5 ru%$ =w>d1 &1 deaf = a "t to all cries = m]cy1 made a savage slaught] ( nak$ & def5celess m54 ,elev5 7 kill$ on ! spot1 & tw5ty-five mangl$ ) repeat$ ?ru/s1 "s receiv+ t51 twelve1 & ev5 sixte5 w\nds4 ,among ! w\nd$ 7 ,colonel ,baylor & ,major ,cl\gh1 ! la/ ( :om soon di$4 ,?is :ole movem5t ( troops1 on bo? sides ( ! ,hudson1 0 design$ to cov] an exp$ition aga9/ ,little ,egg ,h>bor1 on ! ea/ coa/ ( ,new ,j]sey1 a not$ r5dezv\s ( ,am]ican private]s4 ,?ree hundr$ regul> troops1 & a body ( royali/ volunte]s f ! ,j]seys1 head$ by ,capta9 ,patrick ,f]guson1 emb>k$ at ,new ,york on bo>d galleys & transports1 & made = ,little ,egg ,h>bor "u convoy ( vessels ( w>4 ,!y 7 long at sea4 ,! c\ntry he>d ( _! com+2 f\r private]s put to sea & escap$2 o!rs took refuge up ! riv]4 ,! w9d prev5t$ ! transports f ent]+4 ,! troops emb>k$ 9 r[ galleys & small craft1 & pu%$ tw5ty miles up ! riv] to ! village ( ,*e/nut ,neck4 ,"h 7 batt]ies )\t guns1 prize %ips :i* _h be5 ha/ily scuttl$1 & /oreh\ses = ! reception ( prize goods4 ,! batt]ies & /oreh\ses 7 demoli%$1 ! prize %ips burnt1 saltworks de/roy$1 private dwell+s sack$ & laid 9 a%es2 all1 x 0 pret5d$1 be+ ! prop]ty ( p]sons conc]n$ 9 private]+4 ,! vessels :i* br\ght ?is deta*m5t be+ w9d-b\nd = sev]al days1 ,capta9 ,f]guson _h "t = ano!r ent]prise4 ,among ! =ces deta*$ by ,wa%+ton into ! ,j]seys to *eck ^! ravages1 0 ! ,c\nt ,pulaski's legion>y corps1 compos$ ( ?ree companies ( foot1 & a troop ( horse1 (fic]$ pr9cipally by =eign]s4 ,a des]t] f ! corps br\ght ^w to ! ,briti% comm&] t ! legion 0 canton$ ab\t twelve miles up ! riv]2 ! infantry 9 ?ree h\ses by !mselves2 ,c\nt ,pulaski ) ! cavalry at "s di/ance ap>t4 ,in=m$ ( ^! circum/ances1 ,capta9 ,f]guson emb>k$ 9 boats ) two hundr$ & fifty m51 asc5d$ ! riv] 9 ! night1 l&$ at f\r 9 ! morn+1 & surr\nd$ ! h\ses 9 :i* ! infantry 7 sleep+4 ,x be+ a night attack1 says ! capta9 9 8 (ficial report1 little qu>t] ( c\rse c\ld be giv51 s !re 7 only five prison]s4 ,fifty ( ! infantry 7 but*]$ on ! spot3 among :om 7 two ( ! =eign (fic]s1 ! ,b>on de ,bose & ,lieut5ant de la ,brod]ie4 ,! clatt]+ ( ho(s gave note ( ! approa* ( ,pulaski & 8 horse1 :]eupon ! ,briti% made a rapid retreat to _! boats & pull$ d[n ! riv]1 & ?us end$ ! m>aud+ exp$ition ( ,capta9 ,f]guson1 wor?y ( ! times ( ! buccane]s4 ,! deta*m5t on ! ea/ side ( ! ,hudson likewise made a pr$atory & disgraceful =ay f _! l9es at ,k+'s ,bridge1 t[>ds ! ,am]ican encampm5t at ,:ite ,pla9s1 plund]+ ! inhabitants )\t discrim9ation1 n only ( _! provisions & =age1 b ( ! v clo!s on _! backs4 ,none 7 m effici5t 9 ?is ravage ?an a p>ty ( ab\t "o hundr$ ( ,capta9 ,donop's ,hessian yag]s1 & !y 7 9 full m>aud betwe5 ,t>ryt[n & ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 :5 a deta*m5t ( infantry "u ,colonel ,ri*>d ,butl]1 & ( cavalry "u ,major ,h5ry ,lee1 came ^u !m by surprise1 kill$ t5 ( !m on ! spot1 & captur$ a lieut5ant & eighte5 privates4 ,! ,briti% deta*m5ts hav+ accompli%$ ! ma9 objects ( _! movem5ts1 return$ to ,new ,york2 leav+ ^? p>ts ( ! c\ntry !y _h h>ass$ /ill m det]m9$ 9 _! ho/ility1 hav+ a*iev$ no?+ b :at is lea/ honorable & mo/ dete/able 9 w>f>e4 ,ab\t ! middle ( ,septemb] ,admiral ,byron arriv$ at ,new ,york ) ! residue ( ! scatt]$ armam5t1 :i* _h sail$ f ,engl& 9 ,june to c\nt]act ! designs ( ! ,c\nt ,d',e/a+4 ,f9d+ t ! c\nt 0 /ill repair+ 8 %att]$ fleet 9 ! h>bor ( ,bo/on1 he put to sea aga9 z soon z 8 %ips 7 refitt$1 & set sail = t port to entrap him4 ,success seem$ likely to cr[n 8 s*emes3 he arriv$ (f ,bo/on on ! #a/ ( ,novemb]2 8 rival 0 /ill 9 port4 ,sc>ce _h ! admiral ent]$ ! bay1 h[ev]1 :5 ano!r viol5t /orm drove him out to sea1 disabl$ 8 %ips1 & compell$ him to put into ,rhode ,isl& to refit4 ,mean:ile1 ! c\nt hav+ 8 %ips 9 good ord]1 & f9d+ ! coa/ cle>1 put to sea1 & made ! be/ ( 8 way = ! ,we/ ,indies4 ,! =ce at ,new ,york1 :i* _h be5 an object ( wat*ful solicitude1 0 gradually disp]s$ 9 diff]5t directions4 ,imm$iately aft] ! dep>ture ( ,admiral ,byron = ,bo/on1 ano!r naval exp$ition _h be5 set on foot by ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton4 ,all be+ ready1 a fleet ( transports ) five ?\s& m51 "u ,g5]al ,grant1 convoy$ by ,commodore ,ho?am ) a squadron ( six %ips-(-w>1 set sail on ! #c;d ( ,novemb]1 ) ! secret design ( an attack on ,/4 ,lucia4 ,t[>ds ! end ( ! same mon?1 ano!r body ( troops1 "u ,lieut5ant-colonel ,campbell1 sail$ = ,georgia 9 ! squadron ( ,commodore ,hyde ,p>k]2 ! ,briti% cab9et hav+ det]m9$ to c>ry ! w> into ! ,s\!rn ,/ates4 ,at ! same "t ,g5]al ,prevo/1 :o comm&$ 9 ,florida1 0 ord]$ by ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton to m>* to ! banks ( ! ,savannah ,riv]1 & attack ,georgia 9 flank1 :ile ! exp$ition "u ,campbell %\ld attack x 9 front on ! seabo>d4 ,! squadron ( ,commodore ,hyde ,p>k] an*or$ 9 ! ,savannah ,riv] t[>ds ! end ( ,decemb]4 ,an ,am]ican =ce ( ab\t six hundr$ regul>s1 & a few militia "u ,g5]al ,rob]t ,h[e1 7 encamp$ ne> ! t[n4 ,lieut5ant-colonel ,campbell l&$ 8 troops on ! #bi? ( ,decemb]4 ,! :ole c\ntry bord]+ ! riv] is a deep morass1 cut up by creeks1 & only to be trav]s$ by causeways4 ,ov] "o ( ^!1 six hundr$ y>ds 9 l5g?1 ) a dit* on ea* side1 ,colonel ,campbell advanc$1 putt+ to flight a small p>ty /ation$ to gu>d x4 ,g5]al ,h[e _h po/$ 8 little army on ! ma9 road1 ) ! riv] on 8 left & a morass 9 front4 ,a negro gave ,campbell in=mation ( a pa? lead+ ?r\gh ! morass1 by :i* troops might get unobs]v$ to ! re> ( ! ,am]icans4 ,sir ,james ,baird 0 deta*$ ) ! light infantry by ?is pa?1 :ile ,colonel ,campbell advanc$ 9 front4 ,! ,am]icans1 ?us sudd5ly attack$ 9 front & re>1 7 completely r\t$2 upw>ds ( "o hundr$ 7 ei!r kill$ on ! spot or p]i%$ 9 ! morass2 ?irty-eight (fic]s & f\r hundr$ & fifte5 privates 7 tak5 prison]s1 ! re/ retreat$ up ! ,savannah ,riv] & cross$ into ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 ,savannah1 ! capital ( ,georgia1 0 tak5 possession ( by ! victors1 ) cannon1 milit>y /ores & provisions2 _! loss 0 only sev5 kill$ & n9ete5 w\nd$4 ,:ile ,colonel ,campbell _h ?us invad$ ,georgia 9 front1 ,g5]al ,prevo/1 :o comm&$ ! ,briti% =ces 9 ,florida1 _h receiv$ ord]s f ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton to take x 9 flank4 ,he accord+ly trav]s$ des]ts to its s\!rn fronti]1 took ,sunbury1 ! only rema9+ =t ( importance1 & m>*$ to ,savannah1 :]e he assum$ ! g5]al comm&1 deta*+ ,colonel ,campbell aga9/ ,augu/a4 ,by ! middle ( ,janu>y 7#aggi7 all ,georgia 0 r$uc$ to submission4 ,a m exp]i5c$ ,am]ican g5]al ?an ,h[e _h by ?is "t arriv$ to take comm& ( ! ,s\!rn ,dep>tm5t1 ,major-g5]al ,l9coln1 :o _h ga9$ su* reputation 9 ! campaign aga9/ ,burgoyne1 & ^: appo9tm5t to ?is /ation _h be5 solicit$ by ! delegates f ,s\? ,c>ol9a & ,georgia4 ,he _h receiv$ 8 ord]s f ,wa%+ton 9 ! beg9n+ ( ,octob]4 ,( 8 op]ations at ! ,s\? we %all h occasion to speak h]eaft]4 ,,*apt] ,,lii4 ,,wa%+ton ,,9 ,,philadelphia4--,,indian ,,w>f>e4--,,capture ,,( ,,/ony ,,po9t4--,,ravages ,,9 ,,connecticut4--,,repulse ,,at ,,savannah4 ,ab\t ! beg9n+ ( ,decemb]1 ,wa%+ton di/ribut$ 8 troops = ! w9t] 9 a l9e ( /rong cantonm5ts ext5d+ f ,long ,isl& ,s\nd to ! ,delaw>e4 ,g5]al ,putnam comm&$ at ,danbury1 ,g5]al ,mc,dougall 9 ! ,highl&s1 :ile ! head-qu>t]s ( ! comm&]-9-*ief 7 ne> ,middlebrook 9 ! ,j]seys4 ,! objects ( ?is arrangem5t 7 ! protection ( ! c\ntry2 ! security ( ! important po/s on ! ,hudson1 & ! safety1 discipl9e1 & easy subsi/5ce ( ! army4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ?is w9t] he devis$ a plan ( al>m signals1 :i* ,g5]al ,philemon ,dick9son 0 employ$ to c>ry into effect4 ,on ,bottle ,hill1 :i* comm&$ a va/ map ( c\ntry1 s5t9els kept wat* day & night4 ,%\ld !re be an irruption ( ! enemy1 an eighte5 p\nd]1 call$ ! ,old ,s[1 fir$ e half h\r1 gave ! al>m 9 ! day "t or 9 d>k & /ormy nights2 an imm5se fire or beacon at o!r times4 ,on ! boom+ ( t heavy gun1 lights sprang up f hill to hill along ! diff]5t ranges ( heights2 ! c\ntry 0 ar\s$1 & ! yeomanry1 ha/ily arm$1 hurri$ to _! ga!r+ places4 ,wa%+ton 0 n[ doom$ to exp]i5ce great loss 9 ! n>r[ circle ( ^? ab\t him1 on ^: atta*m5t & devotion he c\ld place implicit reliance4 ,! ,m>quis ,lafayette1 see+ no imm$iate prospect ( active employm5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & anticipat+ a w> on ! cont95t ( ,europe1 0 dispos$ to return to ,france to (f] 8 s]vices to 8 sov]eign2 desir\s1 h[ev]1 ( pres]v+ a relation ) ,am]ica1 he m]ely solicit$ f ,congress ! lib]ty ( go+ home = ! next w9t]2 engag+ himself n to dep>t until c]ta9 t ! campaign 0 ov]4 ,wa%+ton back$ 8 application = a furl\gh1 z an arrangem5t t w\ld /ill l9k him ) ! s]vice2 express+ 8 reluctance to "p ) an (fic] :o unit$ to all ! milit>y fire ( y\? an uncommon maturity ( judgm5t4 ,congress 9 consequ5ce grant$ ! m>quis an unlimit$ leave ( abs5ce1 to return to ,am]ica :5ev] he %\ld f9d x conv5i5t4 ,mu* ( ! w9t] 0 pass$ by ,wa%+ton 9 ,philadelphia1 occupi$ 9 devis+ & discuss+ plans = ! campaign ( #aggi4 ,x 0 an anxi\s mom5t ) him4 ,circum/ances :i* inspir$ o!rs ) confid5ce1 fill$ him ) solicitude4 ,! alliance ) ,france _h produc$ a baneful feel+ ( security1 :i*1 x appe>$ to him1 0 p>alyz+ ! en]gies ( ! c\ntry4 ,engl&1 x 0 ?\ght1 w\ld n[ be too mu* occupi$ 9 secur+ h] position 9 ,europe1 to increase h] =ce or ext5d h] op]ations 9 ,am]ica4 ,_m1 !re=e1 consid]$ ! w> z virtually at an end2 & 7 unwill+ to make ! sacrifices1 or supply ! means necess>y = important milit>y und]tak+s4 ,diss5sions1 too1 & p>ty feuds 7 break+ out 9 ,congress1 ow+ to ! relaxation ( t ext]nal pressure ( a common & imm95t dang]1 :i* _h h]et(ore produc$ a unity ( s5tim5t & action4 ,t augu/ body _h1 9 fact1 greatly det]iorat$ s9ce ! comm5cem5t ( ! w>4 ,_m ( ^? ^: names _h be5 z wat*words at ! ,decl>ation ( ,indep5d5ce1 _h )drawn f ! national c\ncils2 occupi$ ei!r by _! individual affairs1 or by ! affairs ( _! individual ,/ates4 ,wa%+ton1 ^: compreh5sive patriotism embrac$ ! :ole ,union1 deprecat$ & deplor$ ! dawn+ ( ?is sectional _s4 ,am]ica1 he decl>$1 _h nev] /ood 9 m imm95t ne$ ( ! wise1 patriotic1 & spirit$ ex]tions ( h] sons ?an at ?is p]iod4 ,9 discuss+ ! policy to be obs]v$ 9 ! next campaign1 ,wa%+ton presum$ ! enemy w\ld ma9ta9 _! pres5t po/s & conduct ! w> z h]et(ore2 9 :i* case he 0 = rema9+ entirely on ! def5sive4 ,"o s+le exception 0 made by him4 ,! horrible ravages & massacres p]petrat$ by ! ,indians & _! tory allies at ,wyom+ _h be5 foll[$ by simil> atrocities at ,*]ry ,valley1 9 ! ,/ate ( ,new ,york1 & call$ = signal v5geance to prev5t a repetition4 ,wa%+ton knew by exp]i5ce t ,indian w>f>e1 to be effective1 %\ld nev] be m]ely def5sive1 b mu/ be c>ri$ into ! enemy's c\ntry4 ,! ,six ,nations1 ! mo/ civiliz$ ( ! savage tribes1 _h prov$ !mselves ! mo/ =midable4 ,8 idea 0 to make w> ^u !m 9 _! own /yle2 p5etrate _! c\ntry1 lay wa/e _! villages & settlem5ts1 & at ! same "t de/roy ! ,briti% po/ at ,niag>a1 t ne/l+-place ( tories & refugees4 ,! policy ?us recomm5d$ 0 adopt$ by ,congress4 ,arrangem5ts 7 set on foot to c>ry t "p relative to ! ,indians into execution4 ,! fir/ act 0 an exp$ition f ,=t ,s*uyl] by ,colonel ,van ,s*aick1 ,lieut5ant-colonel ,willett1 & ,major ,co*ran1 ) ab\t six hundr$ m51 :o1 on ! #ai? ( ,april1 surpris$ ! t[ns ( ! ,onondagas1 de/roy$ ! :ole settlem5t1 & return$ to ! =t )\t ! loss ( a s+le man4 ,! great exp$ition ( ! campaign1 h[ev]1 0 9 rev5ge ( ! massacre ( ,wyom+4 ,e>ly 9 ! summ] ?ree ?\s& m5 assembl$ 9 t lately desolat$ region1 &1 conduct$ by ,g5]al ,sullivan1 mov$ up ! we/ bran* ( ! ,susquehanna into ! ,s5eca c\ntry4 ,:ile on ! way !y 7 jo9$ by a "p ( ! we/]n army "u ,g5]al ,james ,cl9ton1 :o _h come f ! valley ( ! ,mohawk by ,otsego ,lake & ! ea/ bran* ( ! ,susquehanna4 ,! unit$ =ces am\nt$ to ab\t five ?\s& m51 ( :i* ,sullivan _h ! g5]al comm&4 ,! ,indians1 & _! allies ! tories1 _h receiv$ in=mation ( ! int5d$ invasion1 & appe>$ 9 arms to oppose x4 ,!y 7 mu* inf]ior 9 =ce1 h[ev]1 be+ ab\t fifte5 hundr$ ,indians & two hundr$ :ite m51 comm&$ by ! two ,butl]s1 ,johnson1 & ,brant4 ,a battle took place at ,newt[n1 on ! #bi? ( ,augu/1 9 :i* !y 7 easily defeat$4 ,sullivan !n pu%$ =w>d into ! he>t ( ! ,indian c\ntry1 p5etrat+ z f> z ! ,g5esee ,riv]1 lay+ ev]y?+ wa/e1 sett+ fire to des]t$ dwell+s1 de/roy+ cornfields1 or*>ds1 g>d5s1 ev]y?+ t c\ld give su/5ance to man1 ! design be+ to />ve ! ,indians out ( ! c\ntry4 ,! latt] retreat$ be=e him ) _! families1 & at l5g? took refuge "u ! protection ( ! ,briti% g>rison at ,niag>a4 ,hav+ complet$ 8 err&1 ,sullivan return$ to ,ea/on 9 ,p5nsylvania4 ,! ?anks ( ,congress 7 vot$ to him & 8 army1 b he %ortly aft]w>d resign$ 8 commission on acc\nt ( ill heal? & retir$ f ! s]vice4 ,a simil> exp$ition 0 und]tak5 by ,colonel ,brodhead1 f ,pittsburg up ! ,alleghany1 aga9/ ! ,m+o1 ,muncey1 & ,s5eca tribes1 ) simil> results4 ,! wisdom ( ,wa%+ton's policy ( c>ry+ ! w> aga9/ ! ,indians into _! c\ntry1 & conduct+ x 9 _! own way1 0 app>5t f ! g5]al intimidation produc$ among ! tribes by ^! exp$itions1 & ! subsequ5t infrequ5cy ( _! murd]\s incursions4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,! situation ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton mu/ h be5 mortify+ 9 ! extreme to an (fic] ( l(ty ambition & g5]\s aims4 ,8 =ce1 betwe5 sixte5 & sev5te5 ?\s& /rong1 0 sup]ior 9 numb]1 discipl9e1 & equipm5t to t ( ,wa%+ton2 yet 8 in/ructions conf9$ him to a pr$atory w>f>e c>ri$ on by attacks & m>auds at di/ant po9ts1 h>ass+1 x is true1 yet irritat+ to ! c\ntry int5d$ to be conciliat$1 & brutaliz+ to 8 own soldi]y4 ,su* 0 ! nature ( an exp$ition set on foot aga9/ ! comm]ce ( ! ,*esapeake2 by :i* comm]ce ! armies 7 suppli$ & ! cr$it ( ! gov]nm5t su/a9$4 ,on ! #i? ( ,may1 a squadron "u ,sir ,george ,colli]1 convoy+ transports & galleys1 ) tw5ty-five hundr$ m51 comm&$ by ,g5]al ,ma!ws1 ent]$ ^! wat]s1 took possession ( ,portsm\? )\t opposition1 s5t out arm$ p>ties aga9/ ,norfolk1 ,suffolk1 ,gosport1 ,kemp's ,l&+1 & o!r neighbor+ places1 :]e 7 imm5se quantities ( provisions1 naval & milit>y /ores1 & m]*&ise ( all k9ds2 ) num]\s vessels1 "s on ! /ocks1 o!rs ri*ly lad54 ,:]ev] !y w5t1 a sc5e ( plund]1 conflagration1 & de/ruction ensu$4 ,a few days suffic$ to ravage ! :ole neighborhood4 ,:ile ?is 0 go+ on at ! ,s\?1 ,wa%+ton receiv$ intellig5ce ( movem5ts at ,new ,york & 9 its vic9ity1 :i* made him appreh5d an exp$ition aga9/ ! ,highl&s ( ! ,hudson4 ,s9ce ! loss ( ,=ts ,montgom]y & ,cl9ton1 ! ma9 def5ces ( ! ,highl&s _h be5 e/abli%$ at ! sudd5 b5d ( ! riv] :]e x w9ds betwe5 ,we/ ,po9t & ,con/itution ,isl&4 ,two opposite =ts comm&$ ?is b5d1 & an iron *a9 :i* 0 /ret*$ across x4 ,wa%+ton _h project$ two works also j bel[ ! ,highl&s1 at ,/ony ,po9t & ,v]planck's ,po9t1 to s]ve z outworks ( ! m\nta9 passes1 & to protect ,k+'s ,f]ry1 ! mo/ direct & conv5i5t communication betwe5 ! ,nor!rn & ,middle ,/ates4 ,a small b /rong =t _h be5 erect$ on ,v]planck's ,po9t1 & 0 g>rison$ by sev5ty m5 "u ,capta9 ,arm/rong4 ,a m important "w 0 9 progress at ,/ony ,po9t4 ,:5 complet$1 ^! two =ts1 on opposite promontories1 w\ld =m z x 7 ! l[] gates ( ! ,highl&s4 ,to be at h& 9 case ( any real attempt ^u ! ,highl&s1 ,wa%+ton drew up ) 8 =ces 9 t direction2 mov+ by ! way ( ,morri/[n4 ,an exp$ition up ! ,hudson 0 really ! object ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton's movem5ts1 & = ?is he 0 /r5g!n$ by ! return ( ,sir ,george ,colli] ) 8 m>aud+ %ips & =ces f ,virg9ia4 ,on ! #cj? ( ,may1 ,sir ,h5ry set out on 8 second gr& cruise up ! ,hudson1 ) an armam5t ( ab\t sev5ty sail1 great & small1 & "o hundr$ & fifty flat-boats4 ,admiral ,sir ,george ,colli] comm&$ ! armam5t1 & !re 0 a l& =ce ( ab\t five ?\s& m5 "u ,g5]al ,vaughan4 ,! fir/ aim ( ,sir ,h5ry 0 to get possession ( ,/ony & ,v]planck's ,po9ts2 8 =m] exp$ition _h acqua9t$ him ) ! importance ( ?is pass ( ! riv]4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #ca/1 ! =ces 7 l&$ 9 two divisions1 ! l>ge/ "u ,g5]al ,vaughan1 on ! ea/ side ( ! riv]1 ab\t sev5 or eight miles bel[ ,v]planck's ,po9t2 ! o!r1 comm&$ by ,sir ,h5ry 9 p]son1 l&$ 9 ,hav]/raw ,bay1 ab\t ?ree miles bel[ ,/ony ,po9t4 ,!re 7 b ab\t ?irty m5 9 ! unf9i%$ =t2 !y ab&on$ x on ! approa* ( ! enemy1 & retreat$ into ! ,highl&s1 hav+ fir/ set fire to ! block-h\se4 ,! ,briti% took quiet possession ( ! =t 9 ! ev5+2 dragg$ up cannon & mort>s 9 ! night1 & at daybreak op5$ a furi\s fire ^u ,=t ,lafayette4 ,x 0 cannonad$ at ! same "t by ! arm$ vessels1 & a demon/ration 0 made on x by ! division "u ,g5]al ,vaughan4 ,?us surr\nd$1 ! little g>rison ( sev5ty m5 0 =c$ to surr5d]1 ) no o!r /ipulation ?an safety to _! p]sons & to ! prop]ty !y _h 9 ! =t4 ,major ,&r 0 aide-de-camp to ,sir ,h5ry1 & sign$ ! articles ( capitulation4 ,wa%+ton presum$ t ! ma9 object ( ,sir ,h5ry 0 to get possession ( ,we/ ,po9t1 ! gu>dian =tress ( ! riv]1 & t ! capture ( ,/ony & ,v]planck's ,po9ts 7 prep>atory /eps4 ,he w\ld fa9 h dislodg$ him f ^! po/s1 b def]r+ any attempt on !m = ! pres5t1 he took measures = ! protection ( ,we/ ,po9t4 ,leav+ ,g5]al ,putnam & ! ma9 body ( ! army at ,smi?'s ,clove1 a m\nta9 pass 9 ! re> ( ,hav]/raw1 he remov$ 8 head-qu>t]s to ,new ,w9dsor1 to be ne> ,we/ ,po9t 9 case ( ne$1 & to press ! completion ( its works4 ,g5]al ,mc,dougall 0 transf]r$ to ! comm& ( ! ,po9t4 ,?ree brigades 7 /ation$ at diff]5t places on ! opposite side ( ! riv]1 "u ,g5]al ,hea?1 f :i* fatigue p>ties cross$ daily to "w on ! =tifications4 ,?is /rong disposition ( ! ,am]ican =ces *eck$ ,sir ,h5ry's designs aga9/ ! ,highl&s4 ,cont5t+ himself1 !re=e1 = ! pres5t1 ) ! acquisition ( ,/ony & ,v]planck's ,po9ts1 he return$ to ,new ,york1 :]e he soon set on foot a desolat+ exp$ition along ! seabo>d ( ,connecticut4 ,t ,/ate1 :ile x furni%$ ! ,am]ican armies ) provisions & recruits1 & infe/$ ! sea ) private]s1 _h hi!rto exp]i5c$ no?+ ( ! horrors ( w> )9 its bord]s4 ,sir ,h5ry1 9 compliance ) 8 in/ructions f gov]nm5t1 0 n[ ab\t to give x a sc\rg+ lesson4 ,g5]al 7late ,gov]nor7 ,tryon1 0 ! (fic] select$ by ,sir ,h5ry = ?is +lori\s1 b app>5tly cong5ial s]vice4 ,ab\t ! beg9n+ ( ,july he emb>k$ ) two ?\s& six hundr$ m51 9 a fleet ( transports & t5d]s1 & 0 convoy$ up ! ,s\nd by ,sir ,george ,colli] ) two %ips-(-w>4 ,on ! #e? ( ,july ! troops l&$ ne> ,new ,hav51 9 two divisions1 "o l$ by ,tryon1 ! o!r by ,brigadi]-g5]al ,g>?1 8 lieut5ant4 ,!y came ^u ! neighborhood by surprise2 yet ! militia assembl$ 9 ha/e1 & made a resolute ?\gh ineffectual opposition4 ,! ,briti% captur$ ! t[n1 dismantl$ ! =t1 & took or de/roy$ all ! vessels 9 ! h>bor2 ) all ! artill]y1 ammunition1 & public /ores4 ,sev]al private h\ses 7 plund]$4 ,!y next proce$$ to ,fairfield2 :]e1 meet+ ) great] resi/ance1 !y ?\ght ! mom5t arriv$ = a :olesome example ( sev]ity4 ,accord+ly1 !y n m]ely ravag$ & de/roy$ ! public /ores & ! vessels 9 ! h>bor1 b laid ! t[n itself 9 a%es4 ,! exact return ( ?is salut>y lesson gives ! de/ruction ( n9ety-sev5 dwell+-h\ses1 sixty-sev5 b>ns & /ables1 =ty-eight /ore-h\ses1 ?ree places ( wor%ip1 a c\rt-h\se1 a jail1 & two s*ool-h\ses4 ,at ,norwalk1 :]e !y l&$ on ! #aa? ( ,july1 !y burnt "o hundr$ & ?irty dwell+-h\ses1 eighty-sev5 b>ns1 tw5ty-two /ore-h\ses1 sev5te5 %ops1 f\r mills1 two places ( wor%ip1 & five vessels :i* 7 9 ! h>bor4 ,! loss ( ! ,briti% ?r\gh\t ! :ole exp$ition am\nt$1 accord+ to _! own acc\nts1 to tw5ty kill$1 n9ety-six w\nd$1 & ?irty-two miss+4 ,x 0 int5d$ to cr[n ?is gr& ravage by a desc5t on ,new ,london1 a not$ r5dezv\s ( private]s2 b z great] opposition 0 expect$ !re ?an at ei!r ( ! o!r places ! squadron return$ to ,hunt+ton ,bay1 on ,long ,isl&1 to await re9=cem5ts2 & ,commodore ,colli] proce$$ to ,?rog's ,neck1 to conf] ) ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton ab\t fur!r op]ations4 ,wa%+ton on he>+ ( ! dep>ture ( ! exp$ition to ! ea/w>d1 & be=e he 0 acqua9t$ ) its def9ite object1 deta*$ ,g5]al ,hea?1 ) two brigades ( ,connecticut militia1 to c\nt]act ! movem5ts ( ! enemy4 ,?is 0 all t he c\ld sp>e f ! =ce /ation$ = ! protection ( ! ,highl&s4 ,any weak5+ ( 8 po/s !re might br+ ! enemy sudd5ly ^u him1 su* 0 _! facility 9 mov+ f "o place to ano!r by means ( _! %ipp+4 ,inde$1 he _h div9$ t a s*eme ( ! k9d 0 at ! bottom ( ! ho/ile movem5t to ! ea/w>d4 ,z a k9d ( c\nt]-*eck to ,sir ,h5ry1 ,wa%+ton _h = "s days be5 plann+ ! recapture ( ,/ony ,po9t & ,=t ,lafayette4 ,he _h reconnoitr$ !m 9 p]son2 spies _h be5 ?r[n into !m1 & in=mation collect$ f des]t]s4 ,/ony ,po9t hav+ be5 rec5tly /r5g!n$ by ! ,briti% 0 n[ ! mo/ important4 ,x 0 a rocky promontory advanc+ f> into ! ,hudson1 :i* wa%$ ?ree sides ( x4 ,a deep morass1 cov]$ at high wat]1 sep>at$ x f ! ma9l&1 b at l[ tide might be trav]s$ by a n>r[ causeway & bridge4 ,! promontory 0 cr[n$ by /rong works1 furni%$ ) heavy ordnance1 comm&+ ! morass & causeway4 ,l[] d[n 7 two r[s ( abatis1 & ! %ore at ! foot ( ! hill c\ld be swept by vessels ( w> an*or$ 9 ! riv]4 ,! g>rison 0 ab\t six hundr$ /rong1 comm&$ by ,lieut5ant-colonel ,johnson4 ,to attempt ! surprisal ( ?is isolat$ po/1 ?us /rongly =tifi$1 0 a p]il\s ent]prise4 ,g5]al ,wayne1 ,mad ,an?ony z he 0 call$ f 8 d>+ valor1 0 ! (fic] to :om ,wa%+ton propos$ x1 & he engag$ 9 x ) avidity4 ,accord+ to ,wa%+ton's plan1 x 0 to be attempt$ by light-infantry only1 at night1 & ) ! utmo/ secrecy1 secur+ e p]son !y met to prev5t discov]y4 ,betwe5 "o & two hundr$ *os5 m5 & (fic]s 7 to make ! surprise2 prec$$ by a vangu>d ( prud5t1 det]m9$ m51 well comm&$1 to remove ob/ructions1 secure s5tries1 & drive 9 ! gu>ds4 ,on gett+ possession ( ,/ony ,po9t1 ,wayne 0 to turn its guns ^u ,=t ,lafayette & ! %ipp+4 ,a deta*m5t 0 to m>* d[n f ,we/ ,po9t by ,peekskill1 to ! vic9ity ( ,=t ,lafayette1 & hold itself ready to jo9 9 ! attack ^u x1 z soon z ! cannonade began f ,/ony ,po9t4 ,on ! #ae? ( ,july1 ab\t mid-day1 ,wayne set out ) 8 light-infantry f ,s&y ,bea*1 f\rte5 miles di/ant f ,/ony ,po9t4 ,ab\t eight 9 ! ev5+1 !y arriv$ )9 a mile & a half ( ! =ts1 )\t be+ discov]$4 ,ab\t half-pa/ elev51 ! :ole mov$ =w>d1 guid$ by a negro ( ! neighborhood :o _h frequ5tly c>ri$ 9 fruit to ! g>rison1 & s]v$ ! ,am]icans z a spy4 ,he l$ ! way1 accompani$ by two /\t m5 disguis$ z f>m]s4 ,! c\nt]sign 0 giv5 to ! fir/ s5t9el1 po/$ on high gr\nd we/ ( ! morass4 ,:ile ! negro talk$ ) him1 ! m5 seiz$ & gagg$ him4 ,! s5t9el po/$ at ! head ( ! causeway 0 s]v$ 9 ! same mann]4 ,! causeway1 h[ev]1 0 ov]fl[$1 & x 0 "s "t aft] twelve o'clock be=e ! troops c\ld cross2 leav+ ?ree hundr$ m5 "u ,g5]al ,muhl5b]g1 on ! we/]n side ( ! morass1 z a res]ve4 ,at ! foot ( ! promontory1 ! troops 7 divid$ into two columns1 = simultane\s attacks on opposite sides ( ! works4 ,"o hundr$ & fifty volunte]s1 l$ by ,lieut5ant-colonel ,fleury1 second$ by ,major ,posey1 =m$ ! vangu>d ( ! "r column2 "o hundr$ volunte]s "u ,major ,/ew>t1 ! vangu>d ( ! left4 ,9 ! advance ( ea* 0 a =lorn hope ( tw5ty m51 "o l$ by ,lieut5ant ,gibbon1 ! o!r by ,lieut5ant ,knox2 x 0 _! desp]ate duty to remove ! abatis4 ,s well _h ! :ole affair be5 conduct$1 t ! ,am]icans 7 close ^u ! outworks be=e !y 7 discov]$4 ,!re 0 !n sev]e skirmi%+ at ! pickets4 ,! ,am]icans us$ ! bayonet2 ! o!rs dis*>g$ _! muskets4 ,! reports r\s$ ! g>rison4 ,/ony ,po9t 0 in/antly 9 an upro>4 ,! drums beat to arms2 e "o hurri$ to 8 al>m po/2 ! works 7 ha/ily mann$1 & a trem5d\s fire ( grape-%ot & musketry op5$ ^u ! assailants4 ,! two columns =c$ _! way ) ! bayonet1 at opposite po9ts1 surm\nt+ e ob/acle4 ,colonel ,fleury 0 ! fir/ to ent] ! =t & /rike ! ,briti% flag4 ,major ,posey sprang to ! ramp>ts & %\t$1 ,! =t is our own4 ,! two columns arriv$ ne>ly at ! same "t1 & met 9 ! c5tre ( ! works4 ,! g>rison surr5d]$ at discretion4 ,at daybreak1 ! guns ( ! =t 7 turn$ on ,=t ,lafayette & ! %ipp+4 ,! latt] cut _! cables & dropp$ d[n ! riv]4 ,?r\gh a s]ies ( blund]s1 ! deta*m5t f ,we/ ,po9t1 :i* 0 to h co-op]at$1 did n arrive 9 "t1 & came unprovid$ ) suitable ammunition = _! batt]+ artill]y4 ,?is "p ( ! ent]prise1 !re=e1 fail$2 ,=t ,lafayette held out4 ,! /orm+ ( ,/ony ,po9t /&s out 9 high relief z "o ( ! mo/ brilliant a*ievem5ts ( ! w>4 ,! ,am]icans _h effect$ x )\t fir+ a musket4 ,on _! "p x 0 ! sil5t1 deadly "w ( ! bayonet2 ! fi]ce resi/ance !y met at ! outset may be judg$ by ! havoc made 9 _! =lorn hope2 out ( tw5ty-two m51 sev5te5 7 ei!r kill$ or w\nd$4 ,! :ole loss ( ! ,am]icans 0 fifte5 kill$ & eighty-?ree w\nd$4 ,( ! g>rison1 sixty-?ree 7 sla91 includ+ two (fic]s2 five hundr$ & fifty-?ree 7 tak5 prison]s1 among :om 7 a lieut5ant-colonel1 f\r capta9s1 & tw5ty-?ree subalt]n (fic]s4 ,illu/ration3 ,,new ,,london1 ,,conn4 ,vol4 ,,iv4 ,tid+s ( ! capture ( ,/ony ,po9t1 & ! imm95t dang] ( ,=t ,lafayette1 rea*$ ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton j aft] 8 conf]5ce ) ,sir ,george ,colli] at ,?rog's ,neck4 ,! exp$ition aga9/ ,new ,london 0 in/antly giv5 up2 ! transports & troops 7 recall$2 a =c$ m>* 0 made to ,dobbs' ,f]ry on ! ,hudson2 a deta*m5t 0 s5t up ! riv] 9 transports to relieve ,=t ,lafayette1 & ,sir ,h5ry foll[$ ) a great] =ce1 hop+ ,wa%+ton might quit 8 fa/nesses1 & risk a battle = ! possession ( ,/ony ,po9t4 ,aga9 ! ,fabian policy ( ! ,am]ican comm&]-9-*ief disappo9t$ ! ,briti% g5]al4 ,hav+ well exam9$ ! po/ 9 company ) an eng9e] & sev]al g5]al (fic]s1 he f\nd t at lea/ fifte5 hundr$ m5 w\ld be requir$ to ma9ta9 x1 a numb] n to be sp>$ f ! army at pres5t4 ,! works1 too1 7 only calculat$ = def5ce on ! l& side1 & 7 op5 t[>ds ! riv]1 :]e ! enemy dep5d$ ^u protection f _! %ips4 ,x w\ld be necess>y to con/ruct !m anew1 ) great labor4 ,! army1 also1 w\ld h to be 9 ! vic9ity1 too di/ant f ,we/ ,po9t to aid 9 complet+ or def5d+ its =tifications1 & expos$ to ! risk ( a g5]al action on unfavorable t]ms4 ,= ^! consid]ations1 9 :i* all 8 (fic]s concurr$1 ,wa%+ton evacuat$ ! po/ on ! #ah?1 remov+ ! cannon & /ores1 & de/roy+ ! works2 aft] :i* he drew 8 =ces toge!r 9 ! ,highl&s1 & e/abli%$ 8 qu>t]s at ,we/ ,po9t4 ,sir ,h5ry retook possession ( ,/ony ,po9t1 & =tifi$ & g>rison$ x m /rongly ?an ev]1 b 0 too w>y to risk an attempt ^u ! /rongholds ( ! ,highl&s4 ,! brilliant affair ( ! /orm+ ( ,/ony ,po9t 0 some:at ov]%ad[$ by ! result ( an ent]prise at ! ea/w>d1 und]tak5 )\t consult+ ,wa%+ton4 ,a ,briti% deta*m5t f ,halifax1 ( sev5 or eight hundr$ m51 _h f\nd$ 9 ,june a milit>y po/ on ! ea/]n side ( ! ,bay ( ,p5obscot1 n9e miles bel[ ! riv] ( t "n1 & 7 erect+ a =t !re1 int5d$ to protect ,nova ,scotia1 control ! fronti]s ( ,massa*usetts1 & comm& ! va/ wood$ regions ( ,ma9e4 ,! p ( ,bo/on1 r\s$ by ?is movem5t1 :i* invad$ _! t]ritory1 & t\*$ _! pride & int]e/s1 und]took1 on _! own responsibility1 a naval & milit>y exp$ition int5d$ to drive (f ! invad]s4 ,a squadron ( arm$ %ips & brigant9es "u ,commodore ,salton/all put to sea1 convoy+ transports1 on bo>d ( :i* 7 ne> f\r ?\s& l& troops "u ,g5]al ,lovel4 ,arriv+ 9 ! ,p5obscot on ! #be? ( ,may1 !y f\nd ,colonel ,maclean po/$ on a p59sula1 /eep & precipit\s t[>d ! bay1 & deeply tr5*$ on ! l& side1 ) ?ree %ips-(-w> an*or$ be=e x4 ,lovel 0 repuls$1 ) "s little loss1 9 an attempt to effect a l&+ on ! p59sula2 b f9ally succe$$ be=e daybreak on ! #bh?4 ,! mom5t 0 propiti\s = a bold & vigor\s bl[4 ,! =t 0 b half f9i%$2 ! guns 7 n m\nt$2 ! ?ree arm$ vessels c\ld n h (f]$ a =midable resi/ance2 b1 un=tunately1 ! en]gy ( a ,wayne 0 want+ to ! ent]prise4 ,lovel proce$$ by regul> siege4 ,he ?rew up works at sev5 hundr$ & fifty y>ds di/ance1 & op5$ a cannonade1 :i* 0 cont9u$ f day to day1 = a =tnight4 ,! delay gave "t = ,admiral ,colli] at ,new ,york to he> ( ?is ent]prise1 & take measures = its defeat4 ,on ! #ac? ( ,augu/1 ,lovel 0 a/\nd$ by intellig5ce t ! admiral 0 arriv$ be=e ! bay ) a sup]ior armam5t4 ,?us fairly entrapp$1 he endeavor$ to extricate 8 =ce ) z little loss z possible4 ,be=e news ( ,colli]'s arrival c\ld rea* ! =t1 he re-emb>k$ 8 troops 9 ! transports to make _! escape up ! riv]4 ,8 arm$ vessels 7 drawn up 9 a cresc5t z if to give battle1 b x 0 m]ely to hold ! enemy 9 *eck4 ,!y soon gave way2 "s 7 captur$1 o!rs 7 set on fire or bl[n up1 & ab&on$ by _! crews4 ,! transports be+ eag]ly pursu$ & 9 great dang] ( be+ tak51 disgorg$ ! troops & seam5 on ! wild %ores ( ! riv]3 :5ce !y _h to make ! be/ ( _! way to ,bo/on1 /ruggl+ = upw>ds ( a hundr$ miles ?r\gh a pa?less wild]ness1 be=e !y rea*$ ! settl$ p>ts ( ! c\ntry4 ,if ,wa%+ton 0 *agr9$ by ! signal failure ( ?is exp$ition1 he 0 *e]$ by ! bett] =tune ( "o set on foot ab\t ! same "t1 "u 8 own eye1 by 8 "y fri5d1 ,major ,h5ry ,lee ( ! ,virg9ia dragoons4 ,?is active & d>+ (fic] _h frequ5tly be5 employ$ by him 9 sc\r+ ! c\ntry on ! we/ side ( ! ,hudson to collect in=mation2 keep an eye ^u ! enemy's po/s2 cut (f _! supplies1 & *eck _! =ag+ p>ties4 ,! c\p de ma9 at ,/ony ,po9t _h piqu$ 8 emulation4 ,9 ! c\rse ( 8 reconnoitr+1 & by means ( spies1 he _h discov]$ t ! ,briti% po/ at ,paulus ,hook1 imm$iately opposite to ,new ,york1 0 v neglig5tly gu>d$4 ,paulus ,hook is a long l[ po9t ( ! ,j]sey %ore1 /ret*+ into ! ,hudson1 & connect$ to ! ma9 l& by a s&y i/hmus4 ,a =t _h be5 erect$ on x1 & g>rison$ ) f\r or five hundr$ m51 "u ! comm& ( ,major ,su!rl&4 ,x 0 a /rong position4 ,a creek1 =dable only 9 two places1 r5d]$ ! hook difficult ( access4 ,)9 ?is1 a deep tr5* _h be5 cut across ! i/hmus1 trav]s$ by a drawbridge ) a b>r$ gate2 & /ill )9 ?is 0 a d\ble r[ ( abatis1 ext5d+ into ! wat]4 ,confid5t 9 ! /r5g? ( 8 position1 & its di/ance f any ,am]ican =ce1 ,major ,su!rl& _h become remiss 9 8 milit>y precautions4 ,all ?is _h be5 asc]ta9$ by ,major ,lee2 & he n[ propos$ ! d>+ project ( surpris+ ! =t at night1 & ?us /rik+ an insult+ bl[ )9 cannon %ot ( ,new ,york4 ,wa%+ton 0 dispos$ to favor ! adv5tur\s s*emes ( ?is "y (fic]4 ,on ! #ah? ( ,augu/1 ,lee set out on ! exp$ition1 at ! head ( ?ree hundr$ m5 ( ,"l ,/irl+'s division1 & a troop ( dism\nt$ dragoons "u ,capta9 ,mc,lane4 ,x 0 betwe5 two & ?ree 9 ! morn+ :5 he arriv$ at ! creek4 ,x happ5$1 =tunately1 t ,major ,su!rl&1 ! ,briti% comm&]1 _h ! day be=e deta*$ a =ag+ p>ty "u a ,major ,buskirk to a "p ( ! c\ntry call$ ! ,engli% ,neighborhood4 ,z ,lee & 8 m5 approa*$ !y 7 mi/ak5 by ! s5t9el = ?is p>ty on its return4 ,! d>kness ( ! night favor$ ! mi/ake4 ,!y pass$ ! creek & dit*1 ent]$ ! works unmole/$1 & _h made !mselves ma/]s ( ! po/ be=e ! neglig5t g>rison 7 well r\s$ f sleep4 ,major ,su!rl& & ab\t sixty ,hessians ?rew !mselves into a small block-h\se on ! left ( ! =t & op5$ an irregul> fire4 ,to attempt to dislodge !m w\ld h co/ too mu* "t4 ,al>m guns f ! %ips 9 ! riv] & ! =ts at ,new ,york ?reat5$ spe$y re9=cem5ts to ! enemy4 ,hav+ made "o hundr$ & fifty-n9e prison]s1 among :om 7 ?ree (fic]s1 ,lee comm5c$ 8 retreat1 )\t t>ry+ to de/roy ei!r b>racks or artill]y4 ,few ( ! enemy 7 sla91 = !re 0 b little fight+ & no massacre4 ,8 own loss 0 two m5 kill$ & ?ree w\nd$4 ,! arrival ( ,admiral ,arbu?not1 ) a fleet br++ ?ree ?\s& troops & a supply ( provisions & /ores1 /r5g!n$ ! h&s ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton4 ,/ill he _h n suffici5t =ce to w>rant any fur!r attempt up ! ,hudson1 ,wa%+ton1 by 8 dilig5ce 9 =tify+ ,we/ ,po9t1 hav+ r5d]$ t fa/ness ( ! ,highl&s app>5tly impregnable4 ,sir ,h5ry turn$ 8 ?\ghts1 !re=e1 t[>ds ! ,s\?1 hop+ by a successful exp$ition 9 t direction to c\nt]balance ill success 9 o!r qu>t]s4 ,at ?is juncture news 0 receiv$ ( ! arrival ( ! ,c\nt ,d',e/a+ ) a =midable fleet on ! coa/ ( ,georgia1 hav+ made a successful cruise 9 ! ,we/ ,indies1 9 ! c\rse ( :i* he _h tak5 ,/4 ,v9c5t's & ,granada4 ,a comb9$ attack ^u ,new ,york 0 aga9 talk$ (4 ,9 anticipation ( x1 ,wa%+ton call$ ^u sev]al ( ! ,middle ,/ates = supplies ( all k9ds1 & re9=cem5ts ( militia4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton also *ang$ 8 plans2 caus$ ,rhode ,isl& to be evacuat$2 ! troops & /ores to be br\ght away2 ! g>risons br\ght (f f ,/ony & ,v]planck's ,po9ts1 & all 8 =ces to be conc5trat$ at ,new ,york1 :i* he endeavor$ to put 9 ! /ronge/ po/ure ( def5ce4 ,intellig5ce rec5tly receiv$1 too1 t ,spa9 _h jo9$ ,france 9 ho/ilities aga9/ ,engl&1 contribut$ to increase ! solicitude & p]plexities ( ! enemy1 :ile x gave fre% confid5ce to ! ,am]icans4 ,wa%+ton's anticipations ( a comb9$ op]ation ) ,d',e/a+ aga9/ ,new ,york 7 aga9 disappo9t$4 ,! ,fr5* admiral1 on arriv+ on ! coa/ ( ,georgia1 _h be5 p]suad$ to co-op]ate ) ! ,s\!rn army1 "u ,g5]al ,l9coln1 9 an attempt to recov] ,savannah4 ,= ?ree weeks a siege 0 c>ri$ on ) great vigor1 by regul> approa*es on l&1 & cannonade & bomb>dm5t f ! %ipp+4 ,on ! #i? ( ,octob]1 al?\gh ! approa*es 7 n complete1 & no suffici5t brea* _h be5 effect$1 ,l9coln & ,d',e/a+1 at ! head ( _! *oice/ troops1 advanc$ be=e daybreak to /orm ! works4 ,! assault 0 gallant b unsuccessful2 bo? ,am]icans & ,fr5* _h plant$ _! /&>ds on ! r$\bts1 b 7 f9ally repuls$4 ,aft] ! repulse1 bo? armies retir$ f be=e ! place1 ! ,fr5* hav+ lo/ 9 kill$ & w\nd$ upw>ds ( six hundr$ m51 ! ,am]icans ab\t f\r hundr$4 ,d',e/a+ himself 0 among ! w\nd$1 & ! gallant ,c\nt ,pulaski among ! sla94 ,! loss ( ! enemy 0 trifl+1 be+ protect$ by _! works4 ,! tid+s ( ?is rev]se1 :i* rea*$ ,wa%+ton late 9 ,novemb]1 put an end to all prospect ( co-op]ation f ! ,fr5* fleet2 a consequ5t *ange took place 9 all 8 plans4 ,! militia ( ,new ,york & ,massa*usetts1 rec5tly assembl$1 7 disb&$1 & arrangem5ts 7 made = ! w9t]4 ,! army 0 ?r[n into two divisions2 "o 0 to be /ation$ "u ,g5]al ,hea? 9 ! ,highl&s1 = ! protection ( ,we/ ,po9t & ! neighbor+ po/s2 ! o!r & pr9cipal division 0 to be hutt$ ne> ,morri/[n1 :]e ,wa%+ton 0 to h 8 head-qu>t]s4 ,! cavalry 7 to be s5t to ,connecticut4 ,und]/&+ t ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton 0 mak+ prep>ations at ,new ,york = a l>ge emb>kation ( troops1 & fe>+ !y might be de/9$ aga9/ ,georgia & ,c>ol9a1 he resolv$ to deta* ! great] "p ( 8 ,s\!rn troops = ! protection ( ^? ,/ates2 a provid5t resolution1 9 :i* he 0 confirm$ by subsequ5t in/ructions f ,congress4 ,accord+ly1 ! ,nor? ,c>ol9a brigade took up its m>* = ,*>le/on 9 ,novemb]1 & ! :ole ( ! ,virg9ia l9e 9 ,decemb]4 ,not)/&+ ! rec5t prep>ations at ,new ,york1 ! %ips rema9$ 9 port1 & ! enemy held !mselves 9 collect$ =ce !re4 ,sir ,h5ry 0 regulat+ 8 movem5ts by ^? ! ,fr5* fleet might make aft] ! repulse at ,savannah4 ,intellig5ce at l5g? arriv$ t x _h be5 disp]s$ by a viol5t /orm4 ,c\nt ,d',e/a+1 ) a "p1 _h %ap$ 8 c\rse = ,france2 ! re/ _h proce$$ to ! ,we/ ,indies4 ,sir ,h5ry n[ lo/ no "t 9 c>ry+ 8 plans into op]ation4 ,leav+ ! g>rison ( ,new ,york "u ! comm& ( ,lieut5ant-g5]al ,knyphaus51 he emb>k$ sev]al ?\s& m5 on bo>d ( transports1 to be convoy$ by five %ips-(-!-l9e & sev]al frigates "u ,admiral ,arbu?not1 & set sail on ! #bf? ( ,decemb]1 accompani$ by ,"l ,cornwallis1 on an exp$ition int5d$ = ! capture ( ,*>le/on & ! r$uction ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 ,,*apt] ,,liii4 ,,army ,,at ,,morri/[n4--,,arnold ,,9 ,,philadelphia4--,,*>le/on ,,besieg$4 ,! dre>y encampm5t at ,valley ,=ge has become prov]bial = its h>d%ips2 yet !y 7 sc>cely m sev]e ?an ^? suff]$ by ,wa%+ton's army dur+ ! pres5t w9t]1 :ile hutt$ among ! heights ( ,morri/[n4 ,! w9t] set 9 e>ly1 & 0 uncommonly rigor\s4 ,! transportation ( supplies 0 ob/ruct$2 ! magaz9es 7 exhau/$1 & ! commiss>ies _h nei!r money nor cr$it to enable !m to repl5i% !m4 ,= weeks at a "t ! army 0 on half all[ance2 sometimes )\t meat1 sometimes )\t bread1 sometimes )\t bo?4 ,!re 0 a sc>city1 too1 ( clo?+ & blankets1 s t ! poor soldi]s 7 />v+ ) cold z well z hung]4 ,illu/ration3 ,,head-,,qu>t]s1 ,,morri/[n1 ,n4,j4 ,vol4 ,,iii4 ,a rigor\s w9t] _h mu* to d ) ! actual di/resses ( ! army1 b ! root ( ! evil lay 9 ! d]angem5t ( ! curr5cy4 ,congress _h comm5c$ ! w> )\t adequate funds1 & )\t ! p[] ( impos+ direct taxes4 ,to meet press+ em]g5cies1 x _h emitt$ pap] money1 :i*1 = a "t1 pass$ curr5tly at p>2 b sank 9 value z fur!r emissions succe$$1 & t already 9 circulation rema9$ unr$eem$4 ,! sev]al ,/ates add$ to ! evil by emitt+ pap] 9 _! sep>ate capacities3 ?us ! c\ntry gradually became flood$ ) a cont95tal curr5cy1 z x 0 call$2 irr$eemable1 & ( no intr9sic value4 ,! consequ5ce 0 a g5]al d]angem5t ( trade & f9ance4 ,! cont95tal curr5cy decl9$ to su* a degree1 t =ty doll>s 9 pap] 7 equival5t to only "o 9 specie4 ,congress attempt$ to put a /op to ?is depreciation1 by mak+ pap] money a legal t5d]1 at its nom9al value1 9 ! dis*>ge ( debts1 h[ev] contract$4 ,?is op5$ ! door to knav]y1 & add$ a new feature to ! evil4 ,! commiss>ies n[ f\nd x difficult to pur*ase supplies = ! imm$iate wants ( ! army1 & impossible to provide any /ores 9 advance4 ,!y 7 left de/itute ( funds1 & ! public cr$it 0 pro/rat$ by ! accumulat+ debts suff]$ to rema9 uncancell$4 ,! *anges :i* _h tak5 place 9 ! commiss>y dep>tm5t add$ to ?is confusion4 ,! commiss>y-g5]al1 in/ead ( receiv+1 z h]et(ore1 a commission on exp5ditures1 0 to h a fix$ sal>y 9 pap] curr5cy2 & 8 deputies 7 to be comp5sat$ 9 l mann]1 )\t ! usual all[ance ( rations & =age4 ,no compet5t ag5ts c\ld be procur$ on su* t]ms2 & ! d]angem5t produc$ ?r\gh\t ! dep>tm5t compell$ ,colonel ,wadswor?1 ! able & upright commiss>y-g5]al1 to resign4 ,9 ! pres5t em]g5cy ,wa%+ton 0 reluctantly compell$1 by ! di/resses ( ! army1 to call ^u ! c\nties ( ! ,/ate = supplies ( gra9 & cattle1 proportion$ to _! respective abilities4 ,^! supplies 7 to be br\ght into ! camp )9 a c]ta9 "t2 ! gra9 to be measur$ & ! cattle e/imat$ by any two ( ! magi/rates ( ! c\nty 9 conjunction ) ! commiss>y1 & c]tificates to be giv5 by ! latt]1 specify+ ! quantity ( ea* & ! t]ms ( paym5t4 ,:]ev] a compliance ) ?is call 0 refus$1 ! articles requir$ 7 to be impress$3 x 0 a pa9ful alt]native1 yet no?+ else c\ld save ! army f dissolution or />v+4 ,wa%+ton *>g$ 8 (fic]s to act ) z mu* t5d]ness z possible1 graduat+ ! exaction accord+ to ! /ock ( ea* individual1 s t no family %\ld be depriv$ ( :at 0 necess>y to its subsi/5ce4 ,to ! honor ( ! magi/rates & ! p ( ,j]sey1 ,wa%+ton te/ifies t 8 requisitions 7 punctually compli$ )1 & 9 _m c\nties exce$$4 ,z ! w9t] advanc$1 ! cold increas$ 9 sev]ity4 ,x 0 ! mo/ int5se ev] rememb]$ 9 ! c\ntry4 ,! great bay ( ,new ,york 0 froz5 ov]4 ,no supplies c\ld come to ! city by wat]4 ,provisions grew scanty2 & !re 0 su* lack ( firewood t old transports 7 brok5 up1 & un9habit$ wood5 h\ses pull$ d[n = fuel4 ,! safety ( ! city 0 endang]$4 ,! %ips-(-w>1 immovably ice-b\nd 9 its h>bor1 no long] gave x protection4 ,! insul> security ( ! place 0 at an end4 ,an army ) its heavie/ artill]y & baggage might cross ! ,hudson on ! ice4 ,wa%+ton 0 aw>e ( ! opportunity :i* (f]$ itself = a signal c\p de ma91 b 0 n 9 a condition to pr(it by x4 ,8 troops1 hutt$ among ! heights ( ,morri/[n1 7 half f$1 half clo!d1 & inf]ior 9 numb] to ! g>rison ( ,new ,york4 ,he 0 de/itute ( funds necess>y to fit !m = ! ent]prise1 & ! qu>t]ma/] c\ld n furni% means ( transportation4 ,/ill1 9 ! froz5 condition ( ! bay & riv]s1 "s m9or bl[ might be attempt$1 suffici5t to r\se & *e] ! spirits ( ! p4 ,) ?is view1 hav+ asc]ta9$ t ! ice =m$ a bridge across ! /rait betwe5 ! ,j]sey %ore & ,/at5 ,isl&1 he project$ a desc5t ^u ! latt] by ,"l ,/irl+ ) tw5ty-five hundr$ m51 to surprise & capture a ,briti% =ce ( t5 or twelve hundr$4 ,8 lord%ip cross$ on ! night ( ! #ad? ( ,janu>y1 f ,de ,h>t's ,po9t to ! isl&4 ,8 approa* 0 discov]$2 ! troops took refuge 9 ! works1 :i* 7 too /rongly situat$ to be attack$2 a *annel rema9+ op5 ?r\gh ! ice across ! bay1 a boat 0 despat*$ to ,new ,york = re9=cem5ts4 ,! project$ surprise hav+ ?us prov$ a complete failure1 & 8 own situation becom+ haz>d\s1 ,"l ,/irl+ recross$ to ! ,j]sey %ore ) a numb] ( prison]s :om he _h captur$4 ,by way ( retort1 ,knyphaus51 on ! #be? ( ,janu>y1 s5t out two deta*m5ts to h>ass ! ,am]ican outpo/s4 ,"o cross$ to ,paulus ,hook1 & be+ jo9$ by "p ( ! g>rison ( t po/1 pu%$ on to ,new>k1 surpris$ & captur$ a company /ation$ !re1 set fire to ! academy1 & return$ )\t loss4 ,! o!r deta*m5t1 consi/+ ( "o hundr$ dragoons & betwe5 ?ree & f\r hundr$ infantry1 "u ,lieut5ant-colonel ,boskirk1 cross$ f ,/at5 ,isl& to ,trembly's ,po9t1 surpris$ ! picket-gu>d at ,elizabe?t[n1 & captur$ two majors1 two capta9s1 & =ty-two privates4 ,?is1 likewise1 0 effect$ )\t loss4 ,! disgraceful "p ( ! exp$ition 0 ! burn+ ( ! t[n h\se1 a *ur*1 & a private resid5ce1 & ! plund]+ ( ! inhabitants4 ,! *ur* de/roy$ 0 a ,presbyt]ian place ( wor%ip1 & its pa/or1 ! ,rev4 ,james ,caldwell1 _h r5d]$ himself an especial object ( ho/ility to bo? ,briton & tory4 ,8 *ur* _h at times s]v$ z hospital to ! ,am]ican soldi]2 or %elt] to ! ha/ily assembl$ militia4 ,its bell 0 ! tocs9 ( al>m2 f its pulpit he _h _m a "t /irr$ up ! patriotism ( 8 c\ntrym5 by 8 ard5t1 eloqu5t1 & pa!tic appeals4 ,8 popul>ity 9 ! army1 & among ! ,j]sey p1 0 unb\nd$4 ,ano!r not$ m>aud dur+ ,knyphaus5's milit>y sway1 0 9 ! l[] "p ( ,we/*e/] ,c\nty1 9 a hilly region ly+ betwe5 ! ,briti% & ,am]ican l9es1 :i* _h be5 ! sc5e ( "p ( ! pa/ ye>'s campaign4 ,9 ?is region1 ab\t tw5ty miles f ! ,briti% outpo/s1 & n f> f ,:ite ,pla9s1 ! ,am]icans _h e/abli%$ a po/ ( ?ree hundr$ m5 at a /one build+ commonly kn[n z ,"y's h\se1 f ! "n ( its own]4 ,x comm&$ a road :i* pass$ f nor? to s\? d[n along ! n>r[ b f]tile valley ( ! ,sawmill ,riv]4 ,on ?is road ! g>rison ( ,"y's h\se kept a vigilant eye1 to int]cept ! convoys ( cattle & provisions :i* _h be5 collect$ or plund]$ by ! enemy1 & :i* pass$ d[n ?is valley t[>d ,new ,york4 ,?is po/ _h long be5 an annoyance to ! enemy1 b its di/ance f ! ,briti% l9es _h hi!rto sav$ x f attack4 ,! c\ntry n[ 0 cov]$ ) sn[2 troops c\ld be rapidly transport$ on sleighs2 & x 0 det]m9$ t ,"y's h\se %\ld be surpris$1 & ?is rebel ne/ brok5 up4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #b;d ( ,febru>y1 an exp$ition set out = ! purpose f ,k+'s ,bridge1 l$ by ,lieut5ant-colonel ,norton1 & consi/+ ( f\r flank companies ( gu>ds1 two companies ( ,hessians1 & a p>ty ( ,yag]s1 all 9 sleighs2 beside a body ( ,yag] cavalry1 & a numb] ( m\nt$ ,we/*e/] refugees1 ) two ?ree-p\nd]s4 ,! sn[ be+ newly fall51 0 deep2 ! sleighs broke _! way ?r\gh x ) difficulty4 ,! troops at l5g? ab&on$ !m & pu%$ =w>d on foot4 ,! cannon 7 left beh9d = ! same reason4 ,x 0 a we>y tramp4 ,! sun rose :ile !y 7 yet sev5 miles f ,"y's h\se4 ,to surprise ! po/ 0 out ( ! "q2 /ill !y kept on4 ,be=e !y c\ld rea* ! h\se ! c\ntry _h tak5 ! al>m1 & ! ,we/*e/] yeomanry _h arm$ !mselves1 & 7 ha/5+ to aid ! g>rison4 ,! ,briti% light infantry & gr5adi]s inve/$ ! mansion2 ! cavalry po/$ !mselves on a neighbor+ em95ce1 to prev5t retreat or re9=cem5t1 & ! h\se 0 assail$4 ,x made a brave resi/ance1 & 0 aid$ by "s ( ! yeomanry /ation$ 9 an adjac5t or*>d4 ,! g>rison1 h[ev]1 0 ov]p[]$2 numb]s 7 kill$1 & n9ety tak5 prison]s4 ,! h\se 0 sack$ & set 9 flames4 ,! mo/ irksome duty t ,wa%+ton _h to p]=m dur+ ?is w9t]'s encampm5t at ,morri/[n1 reg>d$ ,g5]al ,arnold & 8 milit>y gov]nm5t ( ,philadelphia 9 #aggh4 ,to expla9 x requires a glance back to t p]iod4 ,at ! "t ( ent]+ ^u ?is comm&1 ,arnold's acc\nts ) gov]nm5t 7 yet unsettl$2 ! committee appo9t$ by ,congress at 8 own reque/ to exam9e !m hav+ consid]$ "s ( 8 *>ges dubi\s & o!rs exorbitant4 ,! comm& ( ,philadelphia at ?is "t 0 a delicate & difficult "o1 & requir$ to be ex]cis$ ) extreme circumspection4 ,! b\nd>ies betwe5 ! p[]s ve/$ 9 ! milit>y comm&] & ^? inh]5t 9 ! ,/ate gov]nm5t 7 ill def9$4 ,disaffection to ! ,am]ican cause prevail$ bo? among ! p]man5t & casual resid5ts1 & requir$ to be held 9 *eck ) firmness b tol]ation4 ,by a resolve ( ,congress1 no goods1 w>es1 or m]*&ise 7 to be remov$1 transf]r$1 or sold1 until ! own]%ip ( !m c\ld be asc]ta9$ by a jo9t committee ( ,congress & ( ! ,c\ncil ( ,p5nsylvania2 any public /ores belong+ to ! enemy 7 to be seiz$ & conv]t$ to ! use ( ! army4 ,wa%+ton1 9 8 lett] ( in/ructions left x to ,arnold's discretion to adopt su* measures z %\ld appe> to him mo/ effectual & lea/ (f5sive 9 execut+ ?is resolve ( ,congress2 9 :i* he 0 to be aid$ by an assi/ant qu>t]ma/]-g5]al1 subject to 8 directions4 ,"o ( ,arnold's fir/ measures 0 to issue a proclamation en=c+ ! resolve ( ,congress4 ,9 s do+1 he 0 c\nt5anc$ by lead+ p]sonages ( ,philadelphia1 & ! proclamation 0 draft$ by ,g5]al ,joseph ,re$4 ,! measure excit$ great dissatisfaction1 & circum/ances att5d+ ! en=cem5t ( x gave rise to sc&al4 ,=m] in/ances ( a m]c5>y _s made ,arnold liable to suspicions1 & x 0 alleg$ t1 :ile by ! proclamation he %ut up ! /ores & %ops s t ev5 ! (fic]s ( ! army c\ld n procure necess>y articles ( m]*&ise1 he 0 privately mak+ l>ge pur*ases = 8 own enri*m5t4 ,8 /yle ( liv+ gave po9t to ?is sc&al4 ,he occupi$ "o ( ! f9e/ h\ses 9 ! city2 set up a spl5did e/abli%m5t2 _h 8 c>riage & f\r horses & a tra9 ( dome/ics2 gave exp5sive ent]ta9m5ts1 & indulg$ 9 a luxury & p>ade :i* 7 condemn$ z little befitt+ a republican g5]al4 ,o/5tati\s prodigality1 9 fact1 0 ,arnold's besett+ s94 ,9 ! ex]cise ( 8 milit>y functions he _h become involv$ 9 disputes ) ! presid5t 7,:>ton7 & executive c\ncil ( ,p5nsylvania1 & by 8 conduct1 :i* 0 deem$ arbitr>y & arrogant1 _h drawn ^u himself ! ho/ility ( t body1 :i* became /]n & unsp>+ c5sors ( 8 conduct4 ,he _h n be5 _m weeks 9 ,philadelphia be=e he became atta*$ to "o ( its reign+ belles1 ,miss ,m>g>et ,%ipp51 daught] ( ,mr4 ,edw>d ,%ipp51 9 aft] ye>s *ief ju/ice ( ,p5nsylvania4 ,h] family 7 n consid]$ well affect$ to ! ,am]ican cause2 ! "y lady h]self1 dur+ ! occupation ( ! city by ! enemy1 _h be5 a toa/ among ! ,briti% (fic]s4 ,p>ty feel+ at t "t ran high 9 ,philadelphia on local subjects connect$ ) ! *>ge ( ! ,/ate gov]nm5t4 ,arnold's connection ) ! ,%ipp5 family increas$ 8 disfavor ) ! presid5t & executive c\ncil1 :o 7 :igs to a man4 ,9 ! beg9n+ ( ,decemb]1 ,g5]al ,re$ became presid5t ( ! executive c\ncil ( ,p5nsylvania1 & "u 8 adm9i/ration ! rip5+ ho/ility to ,arnold 0 br\ght to a crisis4 ,8 public conduct dur+ ,arnold's abs5ce at ,wa%+ton's camp on ! ,r>itan 0 discuss$ 9 ! executive c\ncil ( ,p5nsylvania1 & x 0 resolv$ unanim\sly1 t ! c\rse ( 8 milit>y comm& 9 ! city _h be5 9 _m respects oppressive1 unwor?y ( 8 rank & /ation1 & highly disc\rag+ to ! lib]ties & int]e/s ( ,am]ica1 & disrespectful to ! supreme executive au?ority ( ! ,/ate4 ,z he 0 an (fic] ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! compla9ts & grievances ( ,p5nsylvania 7 set =? by ! executive c\ncil 9 eight *>ges1 & =w>d$ to ,congress1 accompani$ by docum5ts1 & a lett] f ,presid5t ,re$4 ,in=mation ( ^! facts1 ) a pr9t$ copy ( ! *>ges1 rea*$ ,arnold at ,wa%+ton's camp4 ,on ! foll[+ day he issu$ an address to ! public1 recall+ 8 fai?ful s]vices ( ne>ly f\r ye>s1 & inveigh+ aga9/ ! proce$+s ( ! presid5t & c\ncil2 :o1 n cont5t ) injur+ him 9 a cruel & unprec$5t$ mann] ) ,congress1 _h ord]$ copies ( _! *>ges to be pr9t$ & disp]s$ ?r\gh\t ! sev]al ,/ates1 = ! purpose ( prejudic+ ! public m9d aga9/ him1 :ile ! matt] 0 yet 9 susp5se4 ,9 conclusion1 ,arnold in=m$ ! public t he _h reque/$ ,congress to direct a c\rt-m>tial to inquire into 8 conduct1 & tru/$ 8 c\ntrym5 w\ld susp5d _! judgm5t 9 ! matt]1 until he %\ld h an opportunity ( be+ he>d4 ,on ! #af? ( ,febru>y1 ,arnold's appeal to ,congress 0 ref]r$ to ! committee :i* _h "u consid]ation ! lett] ( ,presid5t ,re$ & its accompany+ docum5ts1 & x 0 *>g$ to make a report ) all conv5i5t despat*4 ,arnold1 9 ! c\rse ( ,janu>y1 _h obta9$ p]mission f ,wa%+ton to resign ! comm& ( ,philadelphia1 b def]r$ to act ^u x1 until ! *>ges aga9/ him %\ld be exam9$4 ,ab\t ! middle ( ,m>*1 ! committee br\ght 9 a report exculpat+ him f all crim9ality 9 ! matt]s *>g$ aga9/ him4 ,z soon z ! report 0 br\ght 91 he consid]$ 8 "n v9dicat$1 & resign$4 ,:atev] exultation he may h felt 0 %ort-liv$4 ,congress did n call up & act ^u ! report1 z1 9 ju/ice to him1 !y %\ld h done1 :e!r to sanction x or n2 b ref]r$ ! subject anew to a jo9t committee ( _! body & ! assembly & c\ncil ( ,p5nsylvania4 ,! report ( ! jo9t committee br\ght up animat$ discussions 9 ,congress4 ,sev]al resolutions recomm5d$ by ! committee 7 m]ely ( a =mal nature1 & int5d$ to soo! ! w\nd$ s5sibilities ( ,p5nsylvania2 ^! 7 pass$ )\t diss5t2 b x 0 cont5d$ t c]ta9 *>ges advanc$ by ! executive c\ncil ( t ,/ate 7 only cognizable by a c\rt-m>tial1 &1 aft] a w>m debate1 x 0 resolv$ 7,april #c;d17 by a l>ge majority1 t ! comm&]-9-*ief %\ld appo9t su* a c\rt = ! consid]ation ( !m4 ,arnold inveigh$ bitt]ly aga9/ ! inju/ice ( subject+ him to a trial be=e a milit>y tribunal = alleg$ (f5ces ( :i* he _h be5 acquitt$ by ! committee ( ,congress4 ,he 0 sacrific$1 he said1 to avoid a brea* ) ,p5nsylvania4 ,9 a lett] to ,wa%+ton1 he *>g$ x all to ! ho/ility ( ,presid5t ,re$1 :o1 he affirm$1 _h by 8 address kept ! affair 9 susp5se = two mon?s1 & at la/ obta9$ ! resolution ( ,congress direct+ ! c\rt-m>tial4 ,he urg$ ,wa%+ton to appo9t a spe$y day = ! trial1 t he might n l+] "u ! odium ( an unju/ public accusation4 ,x 0 d\btless soo?+ to 8 irritat$ pride1 t ! woman on :om he _h plac$ 8 affections rema9$ true to him2 = 8 m>riage ) ,miss ,%ipp5 took place j five days aft] ! mortify+ vote ( ,congress4 ,wa%+ton sympa?iz$ ) ,arnold's impati5ce1 & appo9t$ ! #a/ ( ,may = ! trial1 b x 0 repeat$ly po/pon$2 fir/1 at ! reque/ ( ! ,p5nsylvania c\ncil1 to all[ "t = ! arrival ( witnesses f ! ,s\?2 aft]w>ds1 9 consequ5ce ( ?reat5+ movem5ts ( ! enemy1 :i* oblig$ e (fic] to be at 8 po/4 ,arnold1 9 ! meantime1 cont9u$ to reside at ,philadelphia1 hold+ 8 commission 9 ! army1 b fill+ no public (fice2 gett+ deep] & deep] 9 debt1 & becom+ m & m unpopul>4 ,= mon?s1 he rema9$ 9 ?is anxi\s & irritat$ /ate4 ,at l5g?1 :5 ! campaign 0 ov]1 & ! army _h gone into w9t]-qu>t]s1 ! long-delay$ c\rt-m>tial 0 assembl$ at ,morri/[n4 ,( ! eight *>ges orig9ally advanc$ aga9/ ,arnold by ! ,p5nsylvania c\ncil1 f\r only came "u cognizance ( ! c\rt4 ,( two ( ^! he 0 entirely acquitt$4 ,! rema9+ two 73 ,fir/4 ,t :ile 9 ! camp at ,valley ,=ge1 he1 )\t ! k ( ! comm&]-9-*ief1 or ! sanction ( ! ,/ate gov]nm5t1 _h grant$ a writt5 p]mission = a vessel belong+ to disaffect$ p]sons to proce$ f ! port ( ,philadelphia1 !n 9 possession ( ! enemy1 to any port ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,second4 ,t1 avail+ himself ( 8 (ficial au?ority1 he _h appropriat$ ! public wagons ( ,p5nsylvania1 :5 call$ =? on a special em]g5cy1 to ! transportation ( private prop]ty1 & t ( p]sons :o volunt>ily rema9$ ) ! enemy1 & 7 deem$ disaffect$ to ! int]e/s & indep5d5ce ( ,am]ica4 ,9 reg>d to ! fir/ ( ^! *>ges1 ,arnold alleg$ t ! p]son :o appli$ = ! protection ( ! vessel1 _h tak5 ! oa? ( allegiance to ! ,/ate ( ,p5nsylvania requir$ by ! laws2 & t ! int5tions ( t p]son & 8 associates ) reg>d to ! vessel & c>go appe>$ to be upright4 ,9 reg>d to ! second *>ge1 :ile x 0 prov$ t "u 8 au?ority public wagons _h be5 s us$1 x 0 all[$ 9 ext5uation t !y _h be5 employ$ at private exp5se1 & )\t any design to defraud ! public or imp$e ! milit>y s]vice4 ,9 reg>d to bo? *>ges1 no?+ fraudul5t on ! "p ( ,arnold 0 prov$1 b ! transactions involv$ 9 ! fir/ 7 pron\nc$ irregul>1 & contr>y to "o ( ! articles ( w>2 & 9 ! second1 imprud5t & repreh5sible1 consid]+ ! high /ation occupi$ by ! g5]al at ! "t1 & ! c\rt s5t5c$ him to be reprim&$ by ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,! s5t5ce 0 confirm$ by ,congress on ! #ab? ( ,febru>y 7#aghj74 ,! reprim& adjudg$ by ! c\rt-m>tial 0 adm9i/]$ by ,wa%+ton ) consummate delicacy4 ,! foll[+ 7 8 words3 ,our pr(ession is ! *a/e/ ( all2 ev5 ! %ad[ ( a fault t>ni%es ! lu/re ( our f9e/ a*ievem5ts4 ,! lea/ inadv]t5ce may rob u ( ! public favor1 s h>d to be acquir$4 ,i repreh5d y = hav+ =gott51 t1 9 proportion z y _h r5d]$ y\rself =midable to our enemies1 y %\ld h be5 gu>d$ & temp]ate 9 y\r deportm5t t[>ds y\r fell[-citiz5s4 ,exhibit anew ^? noble qualities :i* h plac$ y on ! li/ ( our mo/ valu$ comm&]s4 ,i w myself furni% y1 z f> z x may be 9 my p[]1 ) opportunities ( rega9+ ! e/eem ( y\r c\ntry4 ,a reprim& s mild & consid]ate accompani$ by su* high eulogiums & g5]\s promises1 might h _h a favorable effect ^u ,arnold1 _h he be5 9 a diff]5t frame ( m9d2 b he _h p]suad$ himself t ! c\rt w\ld incl9e 9 8 favor & acquit him altoge!r2 & he res5t$ deeply a s5t5ce1 :i* he prote/$ aga9/ z unm]it$4 ,8 res5tm5t 0 aggravat$ by delays 9 ! settlem5t ( 8 acc\nts1 z he dep5d$ ^u ! sums he claim$ z due to him = ! paym5t ( debts by :i* he 0 h>ass$4 ,9 ! mon? ( ,m>* we f9d him int5t on a new & adv5tur\s project4 ,he _h propos$ to ! ,bo>d ( ,admiralty an exp$ition requir+ sev]al %ips-(-w> & ?ree or f\r hundr$ l& troops1 (f]+ to take comm& ( x %\ld x be c>ri$ into effect1 z 8 w\nds /ill disabl$ him f duty on l&4 ,wa%+ton1 :o knew 8 abilities 9 ei!r s]vice 0 dispos$ to favor 8 proposition1 b ! s*eme fell ?r\gh f ! impossibility ( sp>+ ! requisite numb] ( m5 f ! army4 ,on ! failure ( ! project1 he reque/$ & obta9$ f ,wa%+ton leave ( abs5ce f ! army = ! summ]1 !re be+1 he said1 little prospect ( an active campaign1 & 8 w\nds unfitt+ him = ! field4 ,! return ( spr+ br\ght little alleviation to ! suff]+s ( ! army at ,morri/[n4 ,all means ( supply+ its wants or recruit+ its ranks 7 p>alyz$ by ! cont9u$ depreciation ( ! curr5cy4 ,:ile ,wa%+ton saw 8 =ces gradually dim9i%+1 8 solicitude 0 int5sely excit$ = ! safety ( ! ,s\!rn ,/ates4 ,! read] w recall ! dep>ture f ,new ,york1 9 ! latt] "p ( ,decemb]1 ( ! fleet ( ,admiral ,arbu?not ) ! army ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 de/9$ = ! subjugation ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 ,! voyage prov$ long & tempe/u\s4 ,! %ips 7 disp]s$4 ,sev]al fell into ! h&s ( ! ,am]icans4 ,"o ordnance vessel f\nd]$4 ,mo/ ( ! artill]y horses1 & all ^? ( ! cavalry p]i%$4 ,! scatt]$ %ips rejo9$ ea* o!r ab\t ! end ( ,janu>y1 at ,tybee ,bay on ,savannah ,riv]2 :]e ^? t _h su/a9$ damage 7 repair$ z spe$ily z possible4 ,! loss ( ! cavalry horses 0 especially felt by ,sir ,h5ry4 ,!re 0 a corps ( two hundr$ & fifty dragoons1 on :i* he dep5d$ greatly 9 ! k9d ( gu]illa w>f>e he 0 likely to pursue 9 a c\ntry ( =e/s & morasses4 ,lieut5ant-colonel ,bana/re ,t>leton1 :o comm&$ !m1 0 "o ( ^? dogs ( w> :i* ,sir ,h5ry 0 prep>$ to let slip on em]g5cies1 to sc\r & m>aud ! c\ntry4 ,?is bold dragoon1 s not$ 9 ,s\!rn w>f>e1 0 ab\t tw5ty-six ye>s ( age1 ( a sw>?y complexion1 ) small1 black1 pi]c+ eyes4 ,he is describ$ z be+ r bel[ ! middle size1 squ>e-built & /rong1 ) l>ge muscul> legs4 ,l&+ f ! fleet1 p]fectly dism\nt$1 he repair$ ) 8 dragoons1 9 "s ( ! qu>t]ma/]s' boats to ,port ,royal ,isl&1 on ! seabo>d ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 to collect at t place1 f fri5ds or enemies1 by money or by =ce1 all ! horses belong+ to ! isl&s 9 ! neighborhood4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! transports hav+ on bo>d a great "p ( ! army1 sail$ "u convoy on ! #aj? ( ,febru>y f ,savannah to ,nor? ,edi/o ,s\nd1 :]e ! troops disemb>k$ on ! #aa?1 on ,/4 ,john's ,isl&1 ab\t ?irty miles bel[ ,*>le/on4 ,!nce1 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton set out = ! banks ( ,a%ley ,riv] opposite to ! city1 :ile a "p ( ! fleet proce$$ r\nd by sea1 = ! purpose ( blockad+ ! h>bor4 ,! advance ( ,sir ,h5ry 0 sl[ & cauti\s4 ,mu* "t 0 consum$ by him 9 =tify+ int]m$iate ports1 to keep up a secure communication ) ! fleet4 ,he ord]$ f ,savannah all ! troops t c\ld be sp>$1 & wrote to ,knyphaus51 at ,new ,york1 = re9=cem5ts f t place4 ,g5]al ,l9coln n[ 9 comm& at ,*>le/on took advantage ( ?is sl[ness on ! "p ( 8 assailant1 to ext5d & /r5g!n ! works4 ,*>le/on /&s at ! end ( an i/hmus =m$ by ! ,a%ley & ,coop] ,riv]s4 ,beyond ! ma9 works on ! l& side he cut a canal1 f "o to ! o!r ( ! swamps :i* bord] ^! riv]s4 ,9 advance ( ! canal 7 two r[s ( abatis & a d\ble picket$ dit*4 ,)9 ! canal1 & betwe5 x & ! ma9 works1 7 /rong r$\bts & batt]ies1 to op5 a flank+ fire on any approa*+ column1 :ile an inclos$ hornwork ( masonry =m$ a k9d ( citadel4 ,a squadron comm&$ by ,commodore ,:ipple1 & compos$ ( n9e vessels ( w> ( v>i\s sizes1 ! l>ge/ m\nt+ =ty-f\r guns1 0 to co-op]ate ) ,=ts ,m\ltrie & ,john/on1 & ! v>i\s batt]ies 9 def5ce ( ! h>bor4 ,!y 7 to lie be=e ! b> s z to comm& ! entrance ( x4 ,great reliance also 0 plac$ on ! b> itself1 :i* x 0 ?\ght no %ip-(-!-l9e c\ld pass4 ,gov]nor ,rutl$ge1 a man em95t = tal5ts1 patriotism1 firmness & decision1 0 clo!d ) dictatorial p[]s dur+ ! pres5t crisis2 he call$ out ! militia ( ! ,/ate1 & x 0 suppos$ !y w\ld duly obey ! call4 ,l>ge re9=cem5ts ( troops also 7 expect$ f ! ,nor?4 ,"u all ^! circum/ances1 ,g5]al ,l9coln yield$ to ! entreaties ( ! inhabitants1 &1 in/ead ( rema9+ ) 8 army 9 ! op5 c\ntry1 z he _h int5d$1 %ut himself up ) !m 9 ! place = its def5ce1 leav+ m]ely 8 cavalry & two hundr$ light troops outside1 :o 7 to hov] ab\t ! enemy & prev5t small p>ties f m>aud+4 ,x 0 n until ! #ab? ( ,m>* t ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton effect$ 8 t>dy approa*1 & took up a position on ,*>le/on ,neck1 a few miles above ! t[n4 ,admiral ,arbu?not soon %[$ an int5tion ( introduc+ 8 %ips into ! h>bor2 b>ricad+ _! wai/s1 an*or+ !m 9 a situation :]e !y might take advantage ( ! fir/ favorable spr+-tide1 & fix+ buoys on ! b> = _! guidance4 ,commodore ,:ipple _h by ?is "t asc]ta9$ by s\nd+1 t a wrong idea _h prevail$ ( ! dep? ( wat] 9 ! h>bor1 & t 8 %ips c\ld n an*or ne>] ?an )9 ?ree miles ( ! b>1 s t x w\ld be impossible = him to def5d ! passage ( x4 ,he quitt$ 8 /ation )9 x1 !re=e1 aft] hav+ de/roy$ a "p ( ! enemy's buoys1 & took a position :]e 8 %ips might be abrea/1 & =m a cross-fire ) ! batt]ies ( ,=t ,m\ltrie1 :]e ,colonel ,p9ckney comm&$4 ,wa%+ton 0 in=m$ ( ^! facts1 by lett]s f 8 =m] aide-de-camp1 ,colonel ,laur5s1 :o 0 9 ,*>le/on at ! "t4 ,! in=mation caus$ anxi\s =ebod+s4 ,! impracticability ( def5d+ ! b>1 ,i fe>1 am\nts to ! loss ( ! t[n & g>rison1 writes he 9 reply4 ,8 solicitude = ! safety ( ! ,s\? 0 increas$1 by heav+ ( ! emb>kation at ,new ,york ( two ?\s& five hundr$ ,briti% & ,hessian troops1 "u ,"l ,rawdon1 re9=cem5ts = ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton4 ,x seem$ evid5t ! enemy int5d$ to pu% _! op]ations ) vigor at ! ,s\?2 p]haps1 to make x ! pr9cipal !atre ( ! w>4 ,gladly w\ld ,wa%+ton h ha/5$ to ! ,s\? 9 p]son1 b at ?is mom5t 8 utmo/ vigilance 0 requir$ to keep wat* ^u ,new ,york & ma9ta9 ! security ( ! ,hudson1 ! vital "p ( ! conf$]acy4 ,! weak /ate ( ! ,am]ican means ( w>f>e 9 bo? qu>t]s1 pres5t$ a *oice ( difficulties4 ,! ,s\? ne$$ support4 ,c\ld ! ,nor? give x )\t expos+ itself to ru91 s9ce ! enemy1 by means ( _! %ips1 c\ld sudd5ly unite _! =ces1 & fall ^u any po9t t !y might consid] weak8 ,su* 7 ! p]plexities to :i* he 0 cont9ually subject$1 9 hav+ ) scanty means to provide = ! security ( a va/ ext5t ( c\ntry1 & ) l& =ces m]ely1 to cont5d ) an amphibi\s enemy4 ,look+1 h[ev]1 z usual1 to ! good ( ! :ole ,union1 he det]m9$ to leave some?+ at haz>d 9 ! ,middle ,/ates1 :]e ! c\ntry 0 int]nally s /rong1 & yield fur!r succor to ! ,s\!rn ,/ates1 :i* _h n equal milit>y advantages4 ,) ! cons5t ( ,congress1 !re=e1 he put ! ,m>yl& l9e "u m>*+ ord]s1 toge!r ) ! ,delaw>e regim5t1 :i* act$ ) x1 & ! fir/ regim5t ( artill]y4 ,! ,b>on ,de ,kalb1 n[ at ! head ( ! ,m>yl& division1 0 in/ruct$ to conduct ?is deta*m5t ) all ha/e to ! aid ( ,g5]al ,l9coln4 ,he might n arrive 9 "t to prev5t ! fall ( ,*>le/on1 b he might assi/ to arre/ ! progress ( ! enemy & save ! ,c>ol9as4 ,,*apt] ,,liv4 ,,discont5ts ,,9 ,,! ,,army4--,,fall ,,( ,,*>le/on4 ,we h cit$ ! depreciation ( ! curr5cy z a ma9 cause ( ! difficulties & di/resses ( ! army4 ,! troops 7 paid 9 pap] money at its nom9al value4 ,a memorial ( ! (fic]s ( ! ,j]sey l9e to ! legislature ( _! ,/ate1 repres5t$ ! depreciation to be s great1 t f\r mon?s' pay ( a private soldi] w\ld n procure = 8 family a s+le bu%el ( :eat2 ! pay ( a colonel w\ld n pur*ase oats = 8 horse1 & a common labor] or express rid] c\ld e>n f\r times ! pay 9 pap] ( an ,am]ican (fic]4 ,congress1 too1 9 its exig5cies1 be+ de/itute ( ! p[] ( levy+ taxes1 :i* ve/$ 9 ! ,/ate gov]nm5ts1 devolv$ ^u ^? gov]nm5ts1 9 _! sep>ate capacities1 ! bus9ess ( support+ ! army4 ,?is produc$ a great inequality 9 ! condition ( ! troops2 accord+ to ! means & ! degree ( lib]ality ( _! respective ,/ates4 ,"s ,/ates furni%$ _! troops amply n only ) clo?+1 b ) _m com=ts & conv5i5cies2 o!rs 7 m contract$ 9 _! supplies2 :ile o!rs left _! troops almo/ de/itute4 ,"s ( ! ,/ates1 too1 und]took to make good to _! troops ! loss 9 _! pay caus$ by ! depreciation ( ! curr5cy4 ,z ?is 0 n g5]al x increas$ ! inequality ( condition4 ,^!1 & o!r defects 9 ! milit>y sy/em1 7 press$ by ,wa%+ton ^u ! att5tion ( ,congress 9 a lett] to ! ,presid5t4 ,9 consequ5ce x 0 propos$ 9 ,congress to s5d a committee ( ?ree ( its memb]s to head-qu>t]s to consult ) ! comm&]-9-*ief1 &1 9 conjunction ) him1 to effect su* re=ms & *anges 9 ! v>i\s dep>tm5ts ( ! army z might be deem$ necess>y4 ,aft] a prolong$ debate1 a committee ( ?ree 0 *os5 by ballot2 x consi/$ ( ,g5]al ,s*uyl] & ,messrs4 ,john ,ma!ws1 & ,na?aniel ,peabody4 ,x 0 a great satisfaction to ,wa%+ton to h 8 old fri5d & coadjutor1 ,s*uyl]1 ne> him 9 ?is capacity1 9 :i*1 he decl>$1 no man c\ld be m useful4 ,! committee1 on arriv+ at ! camp1 f\nd ! disa/r\s /ate ( affairs _h n be5 exagg]at$4 ,= five mon?s ! army _h be5 unpaid4 ,e dep>tm5t 0 de/itute ( money or cr$it2 !re 7 r>ely provisions = six days 9 advance2 on "s occasions ! troops _h be5 = sev]al successive days )\t meat2 !re 0 no =age2 ! m$ical dep>tm5t _h nei!r tea1 *ocolate1 w9e1 nor spiritu\s liquors ( any k9d4 ,to soo! ! discont5ts ( ! army1 & c\nt]act ! al>m+ effects ( ! depreciation ( ! curr5cy1 ,congress n[ adopt$ ! measure already obs]v$ by "s ( ! ,/ates1 & engag$ to make good to ! ,cont95tal & ! indep5d5t troops ! diff]5ce 9 ! value ( _! pay caus$ by ?is depreciation2 & t all moneys or o!r articles h]et(ore receiv$ by !m1 %\ld be consid]$ z advanc$ on acc\nt1 & compreh5d$ at _! j value 9 ! f9al settlem5t4 ,at ?is gloomy crisis came a lett] f ! ,m>quis de ,lafayette1 dat$ ,april #bg?1 ann\nc+ 8 arrival at ,bo/on4 ,wa%+ton's eyes1 we are told1 7 suffus$ ) te>s z he read ?is mo/ welcome epi/le4 ,he w\ld imm$iately h s5t a troop ( horse to escort ! m>quis ?r\gh ! tory settlem5ts betwe5 ,morri/[n & ! ,hudson1 _h he kn[n ! r\te he int5d$ to take2 ! latt]1 h[ev]1 arriv$ safe at head-qu>t]s on ! #ab? ( ,may1 :]e he 0 welcom$ ) acclamations1 = he 0 popul> ) bo? (fic]s & soldi]s4 ,wa%+ton fold$ him 9 8 arms 9 a truly pat]nal embrace1 & !y 7 soon closet$ toge!r to talk ov] ! /ate ( affairs1 :5 ,lafayette made kn[n ! result ( 8 visit to ,france4 ,8 g5]\s ef=ts at c\rt _h be5 cr[n$ ) success1 & he br\ght ! animat+ intellig5ce t a ,fr5* fleet1 "u ! ,*evali] de ,t]nay1 0 to put to sea e>ly 9 ,april1 br++ a body ( troops "u ! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau1 & might soon be expect$ on ! coa/ to co-op]ate ) ! ,am]ican =ces2 ?is1 h[ev]1 he 0 at lib]ty to make kn[n only to ,wa%+ton & ,congress4 ,rema9+ b a s+le day at head-qu>t]s1 he ha/5$ on to ! seat ( gov]nm5t1 :]e he met ! reception :i* 8 g5]\s en?usiasm 9 ! cause ( ,am]ican indep5d5ce _h s fully m]it$4 ,)9 ?ree days aft] ! dep>ture ( ! m>quis f ,morri/[n1 ,wa%+ton 9 a lett] to him1 gave 8 idea ( ! plan :i* x w\ld be prop] = ! ,fr5* fleet & army to pursue on _! arrival ^u ! coa/4 ,! r$uction ( ,new ,york he consid]$ ! fir/ ent]prise to be attempt$ by ! co-op]at+ =ces4 ,! :ole effective l& =ce ( ! enemy he e/imat$ at ab\t eight ?\s& regul>s & f\r ?\s& refugees1 ) "s militia on :i* no great dep5d5ce c\ld be plac$4 ,_! naval =ce consi/$ ( "o sev5ty-f\r gun %ip1 & ?ree or f\r small frigates4 ,9 ?is situation ( affairs ! ,fr5* fleet might ent] ! h>bor & ga9 possession ( x )\t difficulty1 cut (f its communications1 &1 ) ! co-op]ation ( ! ,am]ican army1 oblige ! city to capitulate4 ,he advis$ ,lafayette1 !re=e1 to write to ! ,fr5* comm&]s1 urg+ !m on _! arrival on ! coa/ to proce$ ) _! l& & naval =ces ) all exp$ition to ,s&y ,hook1 & !re await fur!r advices2 %\ld !y le>n1 h[ev]1 t ! exp$ition "u ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton _h return$ f ! ,s\? to ,new ,york1 !y 7 to proce$ to ,rhode ,isl&4 ,g5]al ,arnold 0 at ?is "t 9 ,philadelphia1 & 8 connection ) subsequ5t ev5ts requires a few words conc]n+ 8 c>e]1 daily becom+ m p]plex$4 ,he _h aga9 petition$ ,congress on ! subject ( 8 acc\nts4 ,! ,bo>d ( ,treasury _h made a report f> %ort ( 8 wi%es4 ,he _h appeal$1 & 8 appeal1 toge!r ) all ! docum5ts connect$ ) ! case1 0 ref]r$ to a committee ( ?ree4 ,old d\bts & difficulties cont9u$2 !re 0 no prospect ( a spe$y settlem5t2 he 0 9 extremity4 ,9 8 extremity he appli$ to ! ,fr5* m9i/]1 ,m4 de ,luz]ne1 a g5]\s-spirit$ man1 repres5t+ ! h>d%ips ( 8 case1 ! +ratitude ( 8 c\ntry1 ! ho/ility he _h exp]i5c$ f ,p5nsylvania1 8 urg5t private necessities1 & implor$ a loan equal to ! am\nt ( 8 debts1 intimat+ t ! atta*m5t & gratitude ( an ,am]ican g5]al ( 8 rank & influ5ce w\ld be ( va/ importance to ,france 9 ! transactions likely to arise betwe5 ! two c\ntries4 ,m4 de ,luz]ne1 9 reply1 said t ! league betwe5 ,france & ,am]ica _h = its basis a reciprocal int]e/ & good w1 & t x c\ld be fulfill$ )\t intrigue or secret practices4 ,arnold retir$ f ! int]view a mortifi$ & desp]ate man2 & writ+ to ,g5]al ,s*uyl]1 :o 0 ab\t to visit ! camp z "o ( ! committee1 express$ a wi% to rejo9 ! army1 & intimat$ t z 8 w\nds made x pa9ful = him to ride or walk1 ! comm& ( ,we/ ,po9t w\ld be/ suit 8 pres5t condition4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! army ) :i* ,wa%+ton 0 to co-op]ate 9 ! project$ attack ^u ,new ,york1 0 s r$uc$ by ! dep>ture ( troops ^: t]m _h expir$ & ! t>d9ess 9 furni%+ recruits1 t x did n am\nt q to f\r ?\s& rank & file1 fit = duty4 ,among ^! 0 a preval5t discont5t4 ,_! pay 0 five mon?s 9 arre>2 if n[ paid x w\ld be 9 ,cont95tal curr5cy1 )\t all[ance = depreciation1 consequ5tly1 almo/ wor?less = pres5t purposes4 ,a long int]val ( sc>city & sev]al days ( actual fam9e1 br\ght matt]s to a crisis4 ,on ! #be? ( ,may1 9 ! dusk ( ! ev5+1 two regim5ts ( ! ,connecticut l9e assembl$ on _! p>ade by beat ( drum1 & decl>$ _! int5tion to m>* home bag & baggage1 or1 at be/1 to ga9 subsi/5ce at ! po9t ( ! bayonet4 ,e argum5t & expo/ulation 0 us$ ) ! mut9e]s4 ,!y 7 rem9d$ ( _! pa/ good conduct1 ( ! noble objects = :i* !y 7 cont5d+1 & ( ! future indemnifications promis$ by ,congress4 ,_! answ] 01 t _! suff]+s 7 too great to be allay$ by promises1 9 :i* !y _h little fai?2 !y want$ pres5t relief4 ,x 0 ) difficulty !y c\ld be prevail$ ^u to return to _! huts4 ,inde$1 a few turn$ out a second "t1 ) _! packs1 & 7 n to be pacifi$4 ,^! 7 arre/$ & conf9$4 ,9 ?is al>m+ /ate ( de/itution1 ,wa%+ton look$ r\nd anxi\sly = bread = 8 fami%+ troops4 ,new ,york1 ,j]sey1 ,p5nsylvania1 & ,m>yl& 7 :at he t]m$ 8 fl\r c\ntry4 ,virg9ia 0 suffici5tly task$ to supply ! ,s\?4 ,new ,york1 by legislative co]cion1 _h already giv5 all t %e c\ld sp>e f ! subsi/5ce ( h] inhabitants4 ,j]sey 0 exhau/$ by ! long resid5ce ( ! army4 ,m>yl& _h made great ex]tions1 & might /ill d some?+ m1 & ,delaw>e might contribute h&somely1 9 proportion to h] ext5t3 b ,p5nsylvania 0 n[ ! *ief dep5d5ce1 = t ,/ate 0 repres5t$ to be full ( fl\r4 ,wa%+ton's lett] ( ! #af? ( ,decemb] to ,presid5t ,re$1 _h obta9$ tempor>y relief f t qu>t]2 he n[ wrote to him a second "t1 & /ill m e>ne/ly1 & s\ght to r\se ,presid5t ,re$ to extraord9>y ex]tions4 ,?is is a "t1 writes he1 to haz>d & to take a tone ( en]gy & decision4 ,all p>ties b ! disaffect$ w acquiesce 9 ! necessity & give x _! support4 ,he urges ,re$ to press ^u ! legislature ( ,p5nsylvania ! policy ( inve/+ its executive ) pl5ipot5ti>y p[]s4 ,8 lett] procur$ relief = ! army f ! legislature1 & a resolve emp[]+ ! presid5t & c\ncil1 dur+ its recess1 to decl>e m>tial law1 %\ld circum/ances r5d] x exp$i5t4 ,9 l mann]1 he endeavor$ to r\se ! dormant fire ( ,congress1 & imp>t to x 8 own indomitable en]gy4 ,c]ta9 ,i am1 writes he to a memb] ( t body1 unless ,congress speak 9 a m decisive tone1 unless !y are ve/$ ) p[]s by ! sev]al ,/ates1 compet5t to ! purposes ( w>1 or assume !m z matt]s ( "r1 & !y & ! ,/ates respectively act ) m en]gy ?an !y h hi!rto done1 t our cause is lo/4 ,we c no long] drudge on 9 ! old way4 ,by ill-tim+ ! adoption ( measures1 by delays 9 ! execution ( !m1 or by unw>rantable jeal\sies1 we incur enorm\s exp5ses & d]ive no b5efit f !m4 ,"o ,/ate w comply ) a requisition ( ,congress2 ano!r neglects to d x2 a ?ird executes x by halves2 & all diff]1 ei!r 9 ! mann]1 ! matt]1 or s mu* 9 po9t ( "t1 t we are always work+ up-hill2 &1 :ile su* a sy/em z ! pres5t "o1 or r want ( "o1 prevails1 we %all ev] be unable to apply our /r5g? or res\rces to any advantage4 ,at ?is juncture came (ficial intellig5ce f ! ,s\? to connect :i* ) ! g5]al c\rse ( ev5ts1 requires a brief notice ( ! op]ations ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton 9 t qu>t]4 ,9 ! prec$+ *apt] we left ! ,briti% fleet "u ,admiral ,arbu?not1 prep>+ to =ce its way into ! h>bor ( ,*>le/on4 ,sev]al days elaps$ be=e ! %ips 7 able1 by tak+ out _! guns1 provisions1 & wat]1 & avail+ !mselves ( w9d & tide to pass ! b>4 ,!y did s on ! #bj? ( ,m>*1 ) b slight opposition f sev]al galleys4 ,commodore ,:ipple1 !n1 see+ ! va/ sup]iority ( _! =ce1 made a second retrograde move1 /ation+ "s ( 8 %ips 9 ,coop] ,riv]1 & s9k+ ! re/ at its m\? s z to prev5t ! enemy f runn+ up t riv]1 & cutt+ (f communication ) ! c\ntry on ! ea/3 ! crews & heavy cannon 7 l&$ to aid 9 ! def5ce ( ! t[n4 ,! re9=cem5ts expect$ f ! ,nor? 7 n yet arriv$2 ! militia ( ! ,/ate did n appe> at ,gov]nor ,rutl$ge's comm&1 & o!r reliances 7 fail+4 ,at ?is "t ! re9=cem5ts :i* ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton _h ord]$ f ,savannah 7 m>*+ t[>d ! ,cambayee "u ,brigadi]-g5]al ,patt]son4 ,on 8 flanks mov$ ,major ,f]guson ) a corps ( riflem51 & ,major ,co*rane ) ! infantry ( ! ,briti% legion2 two brave & ent]pris+ (fic]s4 ,x 0 a toilsome m>*1 ?r\gh swamps & difficult passes4 ,be+ arriv$ 9 ! neighborhood ( ,port ,royal1 :]e ,t>leton _h succe$$1 ?\gh indiff]5tly1 9 rem\nt+ 8 dragoons1 ,patt]son s5t ord]s to t (fic] to jo9 him4 ,t>leton ha/5$ to obey ! ord]4 ,8 arrival 0 timely4 ,! ,c>ol9a militia hav+ he>d t all ! ,briti% horses _h p]i%$ at sea1 made an attack on ! front ( ,g5]al ,patt]son's =ce1 suppos+ x to be )\t cavalry4 ,to _! surprise1 ,t>leton *>g$ !m ) 8 dragoons1 r\t$ !m1 took sev]al prison]s1 &1 :at 0 m acceptable1 a numb] ( horses4 ,t>leton _h soon aft]w>ds to enc\nt] a wor?y antagoni/ 9 ,colonel ,william ,wa%+ton1 ! same cavalry (fic] :o _h di/+ui%$ himself at ,tr5ton1 & 0 de/9$ to di/+ui% himself /ill m 9 ?is ,s\!rn campaign4 ,he is describ$ z be+ six feet 9 height1 broad1 /\t & corpul5t4 ,bold 9 ! field1 c>eless 9 ! camp2 k9d to 8 soldi]s2 h>ass+ to 8 enemies2 gay & good-humor$2 ) an upright he>t & a g5]\s h&1 a univ]sal favorite4 ,he 0 n[ at ! head ( a body ( ,cont95tal cavalry1 consi/+ ( 8 own & ,bl&'s light-horse1 & ,pulaski's huss>s4 ,a bru% took place 9 ! neighborhood ( ,rant\l's ,bridge4 ,colonel ,wa%+ton _h ! advantage1 took sev]al prison]s1 & drove back ! dragoons ( ! ,briti% legion1 b dur/ n pursue !m = want ( infantry4 ,on ! #g? ( ,april1 ,brigadi]-g5]al ,wood=d ) sev5 hundr$ ,virg9ia troops1 aft] a =c$ m>* ( five hundr$ miles 9 ?irty days1 cross$ f ! ea/ side ( ,coop] ,riv]1 by ! only passage n[ op51 & ?rew himself into ,*>le/on4 ,x 0 a timely re9=cem5t1 & joyfully welcom$2 = ! g>rison1 :5 9 greate/ =ce1 am\nt$ to little m ?an two ?\s& regul>s & "o ?\s& ,nor? ,c>ol9a militia4 ,ab\t ! same "t ,admiral ,arbu?not1 9 ! ,roebuck1 pass$ ,sullivan's ,isl&1 ) a fre% s\!rly breeze1 at ! head ( a squadron ( sev5 arm$ vessels & two transports4 ,colonel ,p9ckney op5$ a heavy cannonade f ! batt]ies ( ,=t ,m\ltrie4 ,! %ips ?und]$ 9 reply1 & cl\ds ( smoke 7 rais$1 "u ! cov] ( :i* !y slipp$ by1 ) no great] loss ?an tw5ty-sev5 m5 kill$ & w\nd$4 ,a /ore-%ip :i* foll[$ ! squadron ran agr\nd1 0 set on fire & ab&on$1 & subsequ5tly blew up4 ,! %ips took a position ne> ,=t ,john/on1 j )\t ! range ( ! %ot f ! ,am]ican batt]ies4 ,aft] ! passage ( ! %ips1 ,colonel ,p9ckney & a "p ( ! g>rison )drew f ,=t ,m\ltrie4 ,! enemy _h by ?is "t complet$ 8 fir/ p>allel1 & ! t[n be+ almo/ entirely inve/$ by sea & l&1 receiv$ a jo9t summons f ! ,briti% g5]al & admiral to surr5d]4 ,sixty days h pass$1 writes ,l9coln 9 reply1 s9ce x has be5 kn[n t y\r int5tions aga9/ ?is t[n 7 ho/ile1 9 :i*1 "t has be5 af=d$ to ab&on x1 b duty & incl9ation po9t to ! propriety ( support+ x to ! la/ extremity4 ,! ,briti% batt]ies 7 n[ op5$4 ,! siege 0 c>ri$ on delib]ately by regul> p>allels1 & on a scale ( magnitude sc>cely w>rant$ by ! mod]ate /r5g? ( ! place4 ,a great object ) ! besieg$ 0 to keep op5 ! *annel ( communication ) ! c\ntry by ! ,coop] ,riv]1 ! la/ t rema9$ by :i* !y c\ld receive re9=cem5ts & supplies1 or c\ld retreat if necess>y4 ,= ?is purpose1 ,gov]nor ,rutl$ge1 leav+ ! t[n 9 ! c>e ( ,lieut5ant-gov]nor ,gadsd51 & "o half ( ! executive c\ncil1 set (f ) ! o!r half1 & endeavor$ to r\se ! militia betwe5 ! ,coop] & ,santee ,riv]s4 ,8 success 0 extremely limit$4 ,two militia po/s 7 e/abli%$ by him2 "o betwe5 ^! riv]s1 ! o!r at a f]ry on ! ,santee2 "s regul> troops1 also1 _h be5 deta*$ by ,l9coln to ?r[ up works ab\t n9e miles above ! t[n1 on ! ,w&o1 a bran* ( ,coop] ,riv]1 & at ,lempri]e's ,po9t2 & ,brigadi]-g5]al ,hug]1#a ) a =ce ( militia & ,cont95tal cavalry1 includ+ ^? ( ,colonel ,william ,wa%+ton1 0 /ation$ at ,monk's ,corn]1 ab\t ?irty miles above ,*>le/on1 to gu>d ! passes at ! head wat]s ( ,coop] ,riv]4 ,footnote #a3 ,pron\nc$ ,hugee--( ,fr5* ,hugu5ot desc5t4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 :5 proce$+ ) 8 second p>allel1 deta*$ ,lieut5ant-colonel ,web/] ) f\rte5 hundr$ m5 to break up ^! po/s4 ,! mo/ di/ant "o 0 t ( ,hug]'s cavalry at ,monk's ,corn]4 ,! surprisal ( ?is 0 entru/$ to ,t>leton1 :o1 ) 8 dragoons 0 9 ,web/]'s advanc$ gu>d4 ,he 0 to be second$ by ,major ,patrick ,f]guson ) 8 riflem54 ,f]guson 0 a fit associate = ,t>leton1 9 h>dy1 scrambl+1 p>tisan ent]prise3 equally intrepid & det]m9$1 b cool] & m op5 to impulses ( humanity4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! #ac? ( ,april1 ,t>leton mov$ ) ! van t[>ds ,monk's ,corn]4 ,a night m>* _h be5 judg$ ! mo/ advisable4 ,x 0 made 9 pr(\nd sil5ce & by unfrequ5t$ roads4 ,a few doll>s ga9$ ! s]vices ( a negro z a guide4 ,! surprisal ( ,g5]al ,hug]'s camp 0 complete4 ,sev]al (fic]s & m5 :o attempt$ to def5d !mselves 7 kill$ or w\nd$4 ,g5]al ,hug]1 ,colonel ,wa%+ton1 ) _m o!rs1 (fic]s & m51 escap$ 9 ! d>kness to ! neighbor+ swamps4 ,"o hundr$ (fic]s1 dragoons & huss>s 7 tak51 ) ab\t f\r hundr$ horses & ne> fifty wagons1 lad5 ) arms1 clo?+1 & ammunition4 ,bigg9s ,bridge on ,coop] ,riv] 0 likewise secur$1 & ! way op5$ = ,colonel ,web/] to advance ne>ly to ! head ( ! passes1 9 su* a mann] z to %ut up ,*>le/on entirely4 ,! ,am]ican cavalry _h gradually re-assembl$ on ! nor? ( ! ,santee1 "u ,colonel ,:ite ( ,new ,j]sey1 :]e !y 7 jo9$ by "s militia infantry1 & by ,colonel ,william ,wa%+ton1 ) su* ( 8 dragoons z _h escap$ at ,monk's ,corn]4 ,cornwallis _h committ$ ! c\ntry betwe5 ,coop] & ,w&o ,riv]s to ,t>leton's *>ge1 ) ord]s to be cont9ually on ! move ) ! cavalry & infantry ( ! legion2 to wat* ov] ! l&+-places2 obta9 intellig5ce f ! t[n1 ! ,santee ,riv] & ! back c\ntry1 & to burn su* /ores z might fall into 8 h&s r ?an risk _! be+ retak5 by ! enemy4 ,he>+ ( ! =tuit\s assemblage ( ,am]ican troops1 ,t>leton came sudd5ly ^u !m by surprise at ,laneau's ,f]ry4 ,x 0 "o ( 8 bloody exploits4 ,five (fic]s & ?irty-six m5 7 kill$ & w\nd$1 & sev5 (fic]s & six dragoons tak51 ) horses1 arms & equipm5ts4 ,colonels ,:ite1 ,wa%+ton & ,jamieson1 ) o!r (fic]s & m51 ?rew !mselves 9 ! riv] & escap$ by swimm+2 :ile "s :o foll[$ _! example1 p]i%$4 ,! arrival ( a re9=cem5t ( ?ree ?\s& m5 f ,new ,york enabl$ ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton to ?r[ a p[]ful deta*m5t "u ,"l ,cornwallis1 to ! ea/ ( ,coop] ,riv]1 to complete ! inve/m5t ( ! t[n & cut (f all retreat4 ,=t ,m\ltrie surr5d]$4 ,! batt]ies ( ! ?ird p>allel 7 op5$ ^u ! t[n4 ,?is fire 0 kept up = two days4 ,! besieg]s cross$ ! canal2 pu%$ a d\ble sap to ! inside ( ! abatis1 & prep>$ to make an assault by sea & l&4 ,all hopes ( successful def5ce 7 at an end4 ,! works 7 9 ru9s2 ! guns almo/ all dism\nt$2 ! g>rison exhau/$ ) fatigue1 ! provisions ne>ly consum$4 ,! inhabitants1 dread+ ! horrors ( an assault1 jo9$ 9 a petition to ,g5]al ,l9coln & prevail$ ^u him to (f] a surr5d] on t]ms :i* _h already be5 (f]$ & reject$4 ,^! t]ms 7 /ill grant$1 & ! capitulation 0 sign$ on ! #ab? ( ,may4 ,! g>rison 7 all[$ "s ( ! honors ( w>4 ,! loss ( ! ,briti% 9 ! siege 0 sev5ty-six kill$ & "o hundr$ & eighty-n9e w\nd$2 t ( ! ,am]icans ne>ly ! same4 ,! prison]s tak5 by ! enemy1 exclusive ( ! sailors1 am\nt$ to five ?\s&1 six hundr$ & eighte5 m52 compris+ e male adult 9 ! city4 ,! ,cont95tal troops did n exce$ two ?\s&1 five hundr$ ( :om 7 9 ! hospital2 ! re/ 7 citiz5s & militia4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton consid]$ ! fall ( ,*>le/on decisive ( ! fate ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 ,to complete ! subjugation ( ! c\ntry1 he plann$ ?ree exp$itions into ! int]ior2 "o1 "u ,lieut5ant-colonel ,br[n1 0 to move up ! ,savannah ,riv] to ,augu/a1 on ! bord]s ( ,georgia2 ano!r1 "u ,lieut5ant-colonel ,crug]1 0 to proce$ up ! s\?we/ side ( ! ,santee ,riv] to ! di/rict ( ,n9ety-,six1#b a f]tile & salubri\s region1 betwe5 ! ,savannah & ! ,saluda riv]s3 :ile a ?ird1 "u ,cornwallis1 0 to cross ! ,santee1 m>* up ! nor!a/ bank1 & /rike at a corps ( troops "u ,colonel ,bu=d1 :i* 7 retreat+ to ,nor? ,c>ol9a ) artill]y & a numb] ( wagons1 lad5 ) arms1 ammunition & clo?+4 ,footnote #b3 ,s call$ 9 e>ly times f be+ n9ety-six miles f ! pr9cipal t[n ( ! ,*]okee nation4 ,colonel ,bu=d1 9 fact1 _h arriv$ too late = ! relief ( ,*>le/on1 & 0 n[ mak+ a retrograde move2 he _h come on ) ?ree hundr$ & eighty troops ( ! ,virg9ia l9e1 & two field pieces1 & _h be5 jo9$ by ,colonel ,wa%+ton ) a few ( 8 cavalry t _h surviv$ ! surprisal by ,t>leton4 ,z ,bu=d 0 mov+ ) cel]ity1 & _h ! advantage ( di/ance1 ,cornwallis deta*$ ,t>leton 9 pursuit ( him1 ) "o hundr$ & sev5ty dragoons1 a hundr$ m\nt$ infantry1 & a ?ree-p\nd]4 ,! bold p>tisan pu%$ =w>d ) 8 usual ardor & rapidity1 & com+ ^u ,bu=d's re>-gu>d captur$ a s]geant & f\r dragoons4 ,bu=d ha/ily drew up 8 m5 9 ord] ( battle1 9 an op5 wood1 on ! "r ( ! road4 ,8 artill]y & wagons1 :i* 7 9 ! advance escort$ by "p ( 8 infantry1 7 ord]$ to cont9ue on _! m>*4 ,!re appe>s to h be5 "s confusion on ! "p ( ! ,am]icans1 & !y _h an impetu\s foe to deal )4 ,be=e !y 7 well prep>$ = action !y 7 attack$ 9 front & on bo? flanks by cavalry & m\nt$ infantry4 ,! ,am]ican battalion 0 brok52 mo/ ( ! m5 ?rew d[n _! arms & begg$ = qu>t]1 b 7 cut d[n )\t m]cy4 ,"o hundr$ & ?irte5 7 sla9 on ! spot1 & "o hundr$ & fifty s mangl$ & maim$ t !y c\ld n be remov$4 ,colonel ,bu=d & a few ( ! cavalry escap$1 z did ab\t a hundr$ ( ! infantry1 :o 7 ) ! baggage 9 ! advance4 ,fifty prison]s 7 all t 7 9 a condition to be c>ri$ (f by ,t>leton z trophies ( ?is but*]y4 ,! two o!r deta*m5ts :i* _h be5 s5t out by ,cl9ton1 met ) no?+ b submission4 ,! p 9 g5]al1 consid]+ resi/ance hopeless1 accept$ ! pr(f]$ protection1 & con=m$ to its humiliat+ t]ms4 ,sir ,h5ry n[ p]suad$ himself t ,s\? ,c>ol9a 0 subdu$1 & proce$$ to /ation g>risons 9 v>i\s p>ts to ma9ta9 x 9 subjection4 ,9 ! fullness ( 8 confid5ce1 he issu$ a proclamation on ! #c;d ( ,june1 dis*>g+ all ! milit>y prison]s f _! p>oles aft] ! #bj? ( ! mon?1 except+ ^? captur$ 9 ,=t ,m\ltrie & ,*>le/on4 ,all ?us releas$ f _! p>ole 7 re9/at$ 9 ! rights & duties ( ,briti% subjects4 ,all 7 to be ready to take up arms at a mom5t's notice4 ,^? :o _h families 7 to =m a militia = home def5ce4 ,^? :o _h none 7 to s]ve ) ! royal =ces4 ,all :o %\ld neglect to return to _! allegiance1 or %\ld refuse to take up arms aga9/ ! indep5d5ce ( _! c\ntry1 7 to be consid]$ z rebels & treat$ accord+ly4 ,hav+ /ruck a bl[1 :i*1 z he conceiv$1 0 to insure ! subjugation ( ! ,s\?1 ,sir ,h5ry emb>k$ = ,new ,york on ! #e? ( ,june ) a "p ( 8 =ces1 leav+ ! residue "u ! comm& ( ,"l ,cornwallis :o 0 to c>ry ! w> into ,nor? ,c>ol9a & !nce into ,virg9ia4 ,,*apt] ,,lv4 ,,m>auds ,,9 ,,! ,,j]seys4--,,! ,,fr5* ,,fleet ,,at ,,newport4 ,a h&bill publi%$ by ! ,briti% au?orities 9 ,new ,york rea*$ ,wa%+ton's camp on ! #a/ ( ,june1 & made kn[n ! surr5d] ( ,*>le/on4 ,) ?is intellig5ce came reports ( a l>ge fleet ent]+ ,s&y ,hook1 :i* 0 suppos$ to be ! return ( ,sir ,h5ry ) ! :ole or "p ( 8 =ce4 ,! report prov$ to be errone\s1 b on ! #f? ( ,june came a new al>m4 ,! enemy1 x 0 said1 7 actually l&+ 9 =ce at ,elizabe?t[n ,po9t1 to c>ry fire & sword into ! ,j]seys6 ,x 0 ev5 s4 ,knyphaus51 ?r\gh spies & emiss>ies1 _h receiv$ exagg]at$ acc\nts ( ! rec5t outbreak 9 ,wa%+ton's camp & ( ! g5]al discont5t among ! p ( ,new ,j]sey1 & 0 p]suad$ t a sudd5 %[ ( milit>y protection1 foll[+ up ! news ( ! capture ( ,*>le/on1 w\ld produce a g5]al des]tion among ,wa%+ton's troops1 & rally back ! inhabitants ( ! ,j]seys to _! allegiance to ! cr[n4 ,9 ?is belief he project$ a desc5t into ! ,j]seys ) ab\t five ?\s& m51 & "s light artill]y1 :o 7 to cross 9 divisions 9 ! night ( ! #e? ( ,june f ,/at5 ,isl& to ,elizabe?t[n ,po9t4 ,! fir/ division1 l$ by ,brigadi]-g5]al ,/]l+1 actually l&$ be=e dawn ( ! #f?1 & advanc$ z sil5tly z possible4 ,! heavy & measur$ tramp ( ! troops1 h[ev]1 caught ! e> ( an ,am]ican s5t9el /ation$ at a =k :]e ! roads f ! old & new po9t jo9$4 ,he *all5g$ ! dimly descri$ mass z x approa*$1 & receiv+ no answ]1 fir$ into x4 ,t %ot w\nd$ ,g5]al ,/]l+ 9 ! ?igh1 & ultimately prov$ mortal4 ,! w\nd$ g5]al 0 c>ri$ back1 & ,knyphaus5 took 8 place4 ,?is delay$ ! m>* until sunrise1 & gave "t = ! troops ( ! ,j]sey l9e1 "u ,colonel ,elias ,dayton1 /ation$ 9 ,elizabe?t[n1 to assemble4 ,!y 7 too weak 9 numb]s1 h[ev]1 to )/& ! enemy1 b retreat$ 9 good ord]1 skirmi%+ occasionally4 ,signal guns & signal fires 7 r\s+ ! c\ntry4 ,! militia & yeomanry arm$ !mselves ) su* weapons z 7 at h&1 & ha/5$ to _! al>m po/s4 ,! enemy took ! old road1 by :at 0 call$ ,gallop+ ,hill1 t[>ds ! village ( ,connecticut ,f>ms2 fir$ ^u f beh9d walls & ?ickets by ! ha/y levies ( ! c\ntry4 ,at ,connecticut ,f>ms1 ! retreat+ troops "u ,dayton fell 9 ) ! ,j]sey brigade1 "u ,g5]al ,maxwell1 & a few militia jo9+ !m1 ! ,am]icans 7 enabl$ to make "s /&1 & ev5 to hold ! enemy 9 *eck4 ,! latt]1 h[ev]1 br\ght up sev]al field pieces1 & be+ re9=c$ by a second division :i* _h cross$ f ,/at5 ,isl& "s "t aft] ! fir/1 compell$ ! ,am]icans aga9 to retreat4 ,"s ( ! enemy1 exasp]at$ at ! unexpect$ opposition !y _h met ) ?r\gh\t _! m>*1 & pret5d+ t ! inhabitants ( ?is village _h fir$ ^u !m f _! w9d[s1 began to pillage & set fire to ! h\ses4#a ,footnote #a3 ,! wife ( ! ,rev4 ,james ,caldwell1 already allud$ to1 0 9 ! village at ! "t1 & :ile sitt+ on ! side ( a b$1 hold+ a *ild by ! h&1 a musket 0 dis*>g$ 9 at ! w9d[1 & ! ball /rik+ h] 9 ! brea/1 %e fell dead on ! floor4 ,9 ! meantime ,knyphaus5 0 press+ on ) 8 ma9 =ce t[>ds ,morri/[n4 ,! boom+ ( al>m guns _h r\s$ ! c\ntry2 e valley 0 p\r+ out its yeomanry4 ,two ?\s& 7 said to be already 9 arms bel[ ! m\nta9s4 ,)9 half a mile ( ,spr+field1 ,knyphaus5 halt$ to reconnoitre4 ,t village1 ?r\gh :i* passes ! road to ,spr+field1 _h be5 made ! ,am]ican rally+-po9t4 ,x /&s at ! foot ( :at are call$ ! ,%ort ,hills1 on ! we/ side ( ,rahway ,riv]1 :i* runs 9 front ( x4 ,on ! bank ( ! riv]1 ,g5]al ,maxwell's ,j]sey brigade & ! militia ( ! neighborhood 7 drawn up to dispute ! passage4 ,wa%+ton _h arriv$ & tak5 8 position t aft]noon1 prep>$ to )/& an enc\nt] ?\gh n to seek "o4 ,all night 8 camp fires light$ up ! ,%ort ,hills1 & he rema9$ on ! al]t expect+ to be assail$ 9 ! morn+2 b 9 ! morn+ no enemy 0 to be se54 ,knyphaus5 _h exp]i5c$ en\gh to conv9ce him t he _h be5 completely mis9=m$ z to ! disposition ( ! ,j]sey p & ( ! army4 ,disappo9t$ z to ! ma9 objects ( 8 ent]prise1 he _h retreat$ "u cov] ( ! night4 ,on ! #ag? ( ,june ! fleet f ! ,s\? actually arriv$ 9 ! bay ( ,new ,york1 & ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton l&$ 8 troops on ,/at5 ,isl&1 b almo/ imm$iately re-emb>k$ !m2 z if m$itat+ an exp$ition up ! riv]4 ,fe>+ = ! safety ( ,we/ ,po9t1 ,wa%+ton set (f on ! #ba/ ,june1 ) ! ma9 body ( 8 troops1 t[>ds ,pompton2 :ile ,g5]al ,gre5e1 ) ,maxwell & ,/>k's brigades1 ,lee's dragoons & ! militia ( ! neighborhood1 rema9$ encamp$ on ! ,%ort ,hills1 to cov] ! c\ntry & protect ! /ores at ,morri/[n4 ,wa%+ton's movem5ts 7 sl[ & w>y1 unwill+ to be f> f ,gre5e until bett] in=m$ ( ! designs ( ! enemy4 ,at ,rockaway ,bridge1 ab\t elev5 miles beyond ,morri/[n1 he receiv$ ^w on ! #bc;d t ! enemy 7 advanc+ f ,elizabe?t[n aga9/ ,spr+field4 ,suppos+ ! milit>y depot at ,morri/[n to be _! ultimate object1 he deta*$ a brigade to ! assi/ance ( ,gre5e1 & fell back five or six miles1 s z to be 9 support+ di/ance ( him4 ,! re-emb>kation ( ! troops at ,/at5 ,isl& _h1 9 fact1 be5 a /ratagem ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton to div]t ! att5tion ( ,wa%+ton1 & enable ,knyphaus5 to c>ry out ! ent]prise :i* _h hi!rto hung fire4 ,no soon] did ! latt] asc]ta9 t ! ,am]ican comm&]-9-*ief _h mov$ (f ) 8 ma9 =ce t[>ds ! ,highl&s1 ?an he salli$ f ,elizabe?t[n1 five ?\s& /rong1 ) a l>ge body ( cavalry1 & fifte5 or tw5ty pieces ( artill]y2 hop+ n m]ely to de/roy ! public /ores at ,morri/[n1 b to get possession ( ^? difficult hills & defiles among :i* ,wa%+ton's army _h be5 s securely po/$1 & :i* con/itut$ ! /r5g? ( t "p ( ! c\ntry4 ,x 0 e>ly on ! morn+ ( ! #bc;d t ,knyphaus5 pu%$ =w>d t[>d ,spr+field4 ,beside ! ma9 road :i* passes directly ?r\gh ! village t[>d ,morri/[n1 !re is ano!r nor? ( x1 call$ ! ,vauxhall road1 cross+ sev]al small /reams1 ! conflu5ce ( :i* =ms ! ,rahway4 ,^! two roads unite beyond ! village 9 ! pr9cipal pass ( ! ,%ort ,hills4 ,! enemy's troops advanc$ rapidly 9 two compact columns1 ! "r "o by ! ,vauxhall road1 ! o!r by ! ma9 or direct road4 ,g5]al ,gre5e 0 /ation$ among ! ,%ort ,hills1 ab\t a mile above ! t[n4 ,8 troops 7 di/ribut$ at v>i\s po/s1 = !re 7 _m passes to gu>d4 ,at five o'clock 9 ! morn+1 signal-guns gave notice ( ! approa* ( ! enemy4 ,! drums beat to arms ?r\gh\t ! camp4 ,! troops 7 ha/ily call$ 9 f _! po/s among ! m\nta9 passes1 & prep>ations 7 made to def5d ! village4 ,major ,lee1 ) 8 dragoons & a picket-gu>d1 0 po/$ on ! ,vauxhall road to *eck ! "r column ( ! enemy 9 its advance4 ,colonel ,dayton1 ) 8 regim5t ( ,new ,j]sey militia1 0 to *eck ! left column on ! ma9 road4 ,colonel ,angel ( ,rhode ,isl&1 ) ab\t two hundr$ pick$ m51 & a piece ( artill]y1 0 to def5d a bridge ov] ! ,rahway1 a little we/ ( ! t[n4 ,colonel ,%reve1 /ation$ ) 8 regim5t at a second bridge ov] a bran* ( ! ,rahway1 ea/ ( ! t[n1 0 to cov]1 if necess>y1 ! retreat ( ,colonel ,angel4 ,^? p>ts ( ,maxwell & ,/>k's brigades :i* 7 n ?us deta*$ 7 drawn up on high gr\nds 9 ! re> ( ! t[n1 hav+ ! militia on _! flanks4 ,!re 0 "s %>p fight+ at a bridge on ! ,vauxhall road1 :]e ,major ,lee ) 8 dragoons & picket-gu>d held ! "r column at bay2 a "p ( ! column1 h[ev]1 =d$ ! /ream above ! bridge1 ga9$ a comm&+ position1 & oblig$ ,lee to retire4 ,! left column met ) simil> opposition f ,dayton & 8 ,j]sey regim5t4 ,! sev]e/ fight+ ( ! day 0 at ! bridge ov] ! ,rahway4 ,= upw>ds ( half an h\r ,colonel ,angel def5d$ x ) 8 h&ful ( m5 aga9/ a va/ly sup]ior =ce4 ,"o-f\r? ( 8 m5 7 ei!r kill$ or disabl$3 ! loss ( ! enemy 0 /ill m sev]e4 ,angel 0 at l5g? compell$ to retire4 ,he did s 9 good ord]1 c>ry+ (f 8 w\nd$1 & mak+ 8 way ?r\gh ! village to ! bridge beyond x4 ,"h 8 retreat 0 bravely cov]$ by ,colonel ,%reve1 b he too 0 oblig$ to give way be=e ! ov]:elm+ =ce ( ! enemy1 & jo9 ! brigades ( ,maxwell & ,/>k ^u ! hill4 ,g5]al ,gre5e1 f9d+ 8 front too mu* ext5d$ = 8 small =ce1 & t he 0 9 dang] ( be+ outflank$ on ! left by ! column press+ =w>d on ! ,vauxhall road1 took po/ ) 8 ma9 body on ! fir/ range ( hills1 :]e ! roads 7 br\ght ne> to a po9t & pass$ betwe5 him & ! height occupi$ by ,/>k & ,maxwell4 ,he !n ?rew out a deta*m5t :i* *eck$ ! fur!r advance ( ! "r column ( ! enemy along ! ,vauxhall road1 & secur$ t pass ?r\gh ! ,%ort ,hills4 ,feel+ himself n[ /rongly po/$1 he await$ ) confid5ce ! expect$ attempt ( ! enemy to ga9 ! height4 ,no su* attempt 0 made4 ,! resi/ance already exp]i5c$1 especially at ! bridge1 & ! sight ( militia ga!r+ f v>i\s po9ts1 damp5$ ! ardor ( ! ho/ile comm&]4 ,he saw t1 %\ld he p]si/ 9 pu%+ = ,morri/[n1 he w\ld h to fight 8 way ?r\gh a c\ntry ab\nd+ ) difficult passes1 e "o ( :i* w\ld be ob/9ately disput$2 & t ! ent]prise1 ev5 if successful1 might co/ too mu*1 beside tak+ him too f> f ,new ,york1 at a "t :5 a ,fr5* armam5t might be expect$4 ,be=e ! brigade deta*$ by ,wa%+ton arriv$ at ! sc5e ( action1 !re=e1 ! enemy _h retreat$4 ,previ\s to _! retreat !y wreak$ ^u ,spr+field ! same v5geance !y _h inflict$ on ,connecticut ,f>ms4 ,! :ole village1 except+ f\r h\ses1 0 r$uc$ to a%es4 ,_! second retreat 0 equally ignoble ) _! fir/4 ,!y 7 pursu$ & h>ass$ ! :ole way to ,elizabe?t[n by light sc\t+ p>ties & by ! militia & yeomanry ( ! c\ntry1 exasp]at$ by ! sight ( ! burn+ village4 ,lee1 too1 came ^u _! re>-gu>d ) 8 dragoons2 captur$ a quantity ( /ores ab&on$ by !m 9 ! hurry ( retreat1 & made prison]s ( sev]al refugees4 ,x 0 sunset :5 ! enemy rea*$ ,elizabe?t[n4 ,dur+ ! night !y pass$ ov] to ,/at5 ,isl& by _! bridge ( boats4 ,by six o'clock 9 ! morn+ all _h cross$1 & ! bridge _h be5 remov$--& ! ,/ate ( ,new ,j]sey1 s long h>ass$ by ! campaign+s ( ei!r army 0 f9ally evacuat$ by ! enemy4 ,appreh5sive t ! next move ( ! enemy w\ld be up ! ,hudson1 ,wa%+ton resum$ 8 measures = ! security ( ,we/ ,po9t2 mov+ t[>ds ! ,highl&s 9 ! latt] "p ( ,june4 ,circum/ances soon conv9c$ him t ! enemy _h no pres5t int5tion ( attack+ t =tress1 b m]ely m5ac$ him at v>i\s po9ts to ret>d 8 op]ations1 & oblige him to call out ! militia2 !reby int]rupt+ agriculture1 di/ress+ ! c\ntry1 & r5d]+ 8 cause unpopul>4 ,hav+1 !re=e1 caus$ ! milit>y /ores 9 ! ,j]seys to be remov$ to m remote & secure places1 he c\nt]m&$ by lett] ! militia :i* 7 m>*+ to camp f ,connecticut & ,massa*usetts4 ,he n[ ex]t$ himself to ! utmo/ to procure f ! diff]5t ,/ate ,legislatures _! quotas & supplies = ! regul> army4 ,! desir$ relief1 h[ev]1 _h to be effect$ ?r\gh ! ramifications ( g5]al & ,/ate gov]nm5ts & _! committees4 ,! op]ations 7 t>dy & unproductive4 ,lib]al contributions 7 made by individuals2 a bank 0 e/abli%$ by ! inhabitants ( ,philadelphia to facilitate ! supplies ( ! army1 & an association ( ladies ( t city rais$ by subscription betwe5 sev5 & eight ?\s& doll>s :i* 7 put at ! disposition ( ,wa%+ton4 ,! capture ( ,g5]al ,l9coln at ,*>le/on _h left ! ,s\!rn dep>tm5t )\t a comm&]-9-*ief4 ,z !re 7 likely to be important milit>y op]ations 9 t qu>t]1 ,wa%+ton _h int5d$ to recomm5d ,g5]al ,gre5e = ! appo9tm5t4 ,he 0 an (fic] on ^: abilities1 discretion1 & dis9t]e/$ patriotism he _h ! fulle/ reliance1 & :om he _h always f\nd ?or\ghly dispos$ to act 9 unison ) him 9 8 g5]al plan ( c>ry+ on ! w>4 ,congress1 h[ev]1 ) unbecom+ precipitancy1 gave t important comm& to ,g5]al ,gates 7,june #ac?71 )\t wait+ to consult ,wa%+ton's views or wi%es4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,july a ,fr5* fleet1 "u ! ,*evali] de ,t]nay1 arriv$ at ,newport1 9 ,rhode ,isl&4 ,x 0 compos$ ( sev5 %ips-(-!-l9e1 two frigates & two bombs1 & convoy$ transports on bo>d ( :i* 7 upw>ds ( five ?\s& troops4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ division ( ! =ces promis$ by ,france1 ( :i* ,lafayette _h spok54 ,! second division _h be5 deta9$ at ,bre/ = want ( transports1 b might soon be expect$4 ,! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau1 ,lieut5ant-g5]al ( ! royal armies1 0 comm&]-9-*ief ( ?is auxili>y =ce4 ,he 0 a vet]an1 fifty-five ye>s ( age1 :o _h e>ly di/+ui%$ himself1 :5 colonel ( ! regim5t ( ,auv]gne1 & _h ga9$ laurels 9 v>i\s battles4 ,ano!r (fic] ( rank & di/9ction 9 ?is =ce1 0 ,major-g5]al ! ,m>quis de ,*a/ellux1 a fri5d & relative ( ,lafayette1 b mu* 8 s5ior1 be+ n[ =ty-six ye>s ( age4 ,he 0 n only a soldi]1 b a man ( lett]s1 & "o famili> ) c\rts z well z camps4 ,! in/ructions ( ! ,fr5* m9i/ry to ! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau plac$ him entirely "u ! comm& ( ,g5]al ,wa%+ton4 ,! ,fr5* troops 7 to be consid]$ z auxili>ies1 & z su* 7 to take ! left ( ! ,am]ican troops1 &1 9 all cases ( c]emony1 to yield !m ! pref]5ce4 ,?is consid]ate arrangem5t 0 int5d$ to prev5t ! recurr5ce ( ^? que/ions ( rank & etiquette :i* _h h]et(ore di/urb$ ! comb9$ s]vice4 ,wa%+ton1 9 g5]al ord]s1 congratulat$ ! army on ! arrival ( ?is timely & g5]\s succor1 :i* he hail$ z a new tie betwe5 ,france & ,am]ica2 anticipat+ t ! only cont5tion betwe5 ! two armies w\ld be to excel ea* o!r 9 good (fices1 & 9 ! display ( e milit>y virtue4 ,! ,am]ican cockade _h hi!rto be5 black1 t ( ! ,fr5* 0 :ite2 he recomm5d$ to 8 (fic]s a cockade ( black & :ite int]m+l$ 9 complim5t to _! allies1 & z a symbol ( fri5d%ip & union4 ,8 joy at ?is important re9=cem5t 0 da%$ by ! mortify+ reflection t he 0 /ill unprovid$ ) ! troops & milit>y means requisite = ! comb9$ op]ations m$itat$4 ,/ill he took ^u himself ! responsibility ( imm$iate action1 & =?) despat*$ ,lafayette to h an int]view ) ! ,fr5* comm&]s1 expla9 ! circum/ances ( ! case1 & conc]t plans = ! propos$ attack ^u ,new ,york4 ,! arrival1 h[ev]1 ( ! ,briti% ,admiral1 ,graves1 at ,new ,york1 on ! #ac? ( ,july1 ) six %ips-(-!-l9e1 gave ! enemy su* a sup]iority ( naval =ce t ! design on ,new ,york 0 po/pon$ until ! second ,fr5* division %\ld make its appe>ance1 or a squadron "u ! ,c\nt de ,gui*51 :i* 0 expect$ f ! ,we/ ,indies4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 :o _h in=mation ( all ! plans & movem5ts ( ! allies1 det]m9$ to =e/all ! m$itat$ attack ^u ,new ,york1 by beat+ up ! ,fr5* qu>t]s on ,rhode ,isl&4 ,?is he 0 to d 9 p]son at ! head ( six ?\s& m51 aid$ by ,admiral ,arbu?not ) 8 fleet4 ,sir ,h5ry accord+ly proce$$ ) 8 troops to ,?rog's ,neck on ! ,s\nd2 !re to emb>k on bo>d ( transports :i* ,arbu?not 0 to provide4 ,no soon] did ,wa%+ton le>n t s l>ge a =ce _h left ,new ,york1 ?an he cross$ ! ,hudson to ,peekskill1 & prep>$ to move t[>ds ,k+'s ,bridge1 ) ! ma9 body ( 8 troops1 :i* _h rec5tly be5 re9=c$4 ,8 int5tion 01 ei!r to oblige ,sir ,h5ry to ab&on 8 project aga9/ ,rhode ,isl&1 or to /rike a bl[ at ,new ,york dur+ 8 abs5ce4 ,! exp$ition ( ,sir ,h5ry 0 delay$ by ! t>dy arrival ( transports4 ,9 ! meantime he he>d ( ! sudd5 move ( ,wa%+ton1 & le>n$1 moreov]1 t ! position ( ! ,fr5* at ,newport _h be5 /r5g!n$ by ! militia f ! neighbor+ c\ntry4 ,^! tid+s disconc]t$ 8 plans4 ,he left ,admiral ,arbu?not to proce$ ) 8 squadron to ,newport1 blockade ! ,fr5* fleet1 & endeavor to int]cept ! second division1 suppos$ to be on its way1 :ile he ) 8 troops ha/5$ back to ,new ,york4 ,9 consequ5ce ( _! return1 ,wa%+ton aga9 )drew 8 =ces to ! we/ side ( ! ,hudson2 fir/ e/abli%+ a po/ & ?r[+ up small works at ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 ab\t t5 miles above ,k+'s ,bridge4 ,arnold n[ receiv$ ! important comm& :i* he _h s e>ne/ly covet$4 ,x includ$ ! =tress at ,we/ ,po9t & ! po/s f ,fi%kill to ,k+'s ,f]ry1 toge!r ) ! corps ( infantry & cavalry advanc$ t[>d ! enemy's l9e on ! ea/ side ( ! riv]4 ,wa%+ton took po/ at ,oranget[n or ,tappan1 on ! bord]s ( ! ,j]seys1 & opposite to ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 to be at h& = any attempt ^u ,new ,york4 ,! execution ( ?is *]i%$ design1 h[ev]1 0 aga9 po/pon$ by intellig5ce t ! second division ( ! ,fr5* re9=cem5ts 0 blockad$ 9 ! h>bor ( ,bre/ by ! ,briti%3 ,wa%+ton /ill _h hopes t x might be c>ri$ into effect by ! aid ( ! squadron ( ! ,c\nt de ,gui*5 f ! ,we/ ,indies2 or ( a fleet f ,cadiz4 ,at ?is juncture1 a d]angem5t took place 9 ! qu>t]ma/]-g5]al's dep>tm5t1 ( :i* ,g5]al ,gre5e 0 ! head4 ,! reorganization ( ?is dep>tm5t _h long be5 9 agitation4 ,a sy/em _h be5 dige/$ by ,wa%+ton1 ,s*uyl] & ,gre5e1 adapt$1 z !y ?\ght1 to ! actual situation ( ! c\ntry4 ,gre5e _h (f]$1 %\ld x be adopt$1 to cont9ue 9 ! dis*>ge ( ! duties ( ! dep>tm5t1 )\t any extra emolum5t o!r ?an w\ld cov] ! exp5ses ( 8 family4 ,congress devis$ a diff]5t s*eme4 ,he consid]$ x incapable ( execution1 & likely to be att5d$ ) calamit\s & disgraceful results2 he1 !re=e1 t5d]$ 8 resignation4 ,! tone & mann] assum$ by ,g5]al ,gre5e 9 (f]+ 8 resignation1 7 deeply (f5sive to ,congress4 ,8 resignation 0 promptly accept$1 & ,colonel ,pick]+ appo9t$ to succe$ him4 ,! commiss>iat 0 equally 9 a /ate ( d]angem5t4 ,at ?is v juncture1 writes ,wa%+ton 7,aug4 #bj?71 ,i am r$uc$ to ! pa9ful alt]native1 ei!r ( dismiss+ a "p ( ! militia n[ assembl+1 or ( lett+ !m come =w>d to />ve2 :i* x w be extremely difficult = ! troops already 9 ! field to avoid4444 ,e day's exp]i5ce proves m & m t ! pres5t mode ( supplies is ! mo/ unc]ta91 exp5sive & injuri\s t c\ld be devis$4 ,x is impossible = u to =m any calculations ( :at we are to expect1 & consequ5tly to conc]t any plans = future execution4 ,! anxiety ( ,wa%+ton at ?is mom5t ( emb>rassm5t 0 height5$ by ! receipt ( disa/r\s intellig5ce f ! ,s\?4 ,,*apt] ,,lvi4 ,,battle ,,( ,,camd54 ,"l ,cornwallis1 :5 left 9 milit>y comm& at ! ,s\? by ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 0 *>g$1 x w be recollect$1 ) ! invasion ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 ,x 0 an ent]prise 9 :i* mu* difficulty 0 to be appreh5d$1 bo? f ! "* ( ! p & ! c\ntry4 ,! orig9al settl]s 7 f v>i\s p>ts1 mo/ ( !m m5 :o _h exp]i5c$ political or religi\s oppression1 & _h br\ght ) !m a quick s5sibility to wrong1 a /]n appreciation ( _! rights1 & an indomitable _s ( fre$om & indep5d5ce4 ,x 0 ?is _s :i* gave rise to ! conf$]acy1 call$ ! ,regulation1 =m$ to )/& ! abuses ( p[]2 & ! fir/ blood %$ 9 our c\ntry1 9 resi/ance to arbitr>y taxation1 0 at ,almance 9 ?is prov9ce1 9 a conflict betwe5 ! regulators & ,gov]nor ,tryon4 ,above all1 x %\ld nev] be =gott51 t at ,meckl5burg1 9 ! he>t ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 0 fulm9at$ ! fir/ decl>ation ( indep5d5ce ( ! ,briti% cr[n1 upw>ds ( a ye> be=e l decl>ation by ,congress4 ,! physical difficulties aris+ f ! nature ( ! c\ntry consi/$ 9 its m\nta9 fa/nesses 9 ! nor?we/]n "p1 its va/ =e/s1 its /]ile tracts1 its long riv]s1 de/itute ( bridges1 & :i*1 ?\gh =dable 9 fair wea!r1 7 liable to be swoll5 by sudd5 /orms & fre%ets1 & r5d]$ deep1 turbul5t & impassable4 ,^! riv]s1 9 fact1 :i* ru%$ d[n f ! m\nta91 b w\nd sluggi%ly ?r\gh ! pla9s1 7 ! milit>y /r5g? ( ! c\ntry1 z we %all h frequ5t occasion to %[ 9 ! c\rse ( our n>rative4 ,"l ,cornwallis =bore to attempt ! invasion ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a until ! summ] heats %\ld be ov] & ! h>ve/s ga!r$ 94 ,9 ! meantime he dispos$ ( 8 troops 9 cantonm5ts1 to cov] ! fronti]s ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a & ,georgia1 & ma9ta9 _! int]nal quiet4 ,! comm& ( ! fronti]s 0 giv5 by him to ,"l ,rawdon1 :o made ,camd5 8 pr9cipal po/4 ,?is t[n1 ! capital ( ,k]%aw ,di/rict1 a f]tile1 fruitful c\ntry1 0 situat$ on ! ea/ bank ( ! ,wat]ee ,riv]1 on ! road lead+ to ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 ,x 0 to be ! gr& milit>y depot = ! project$ campaign4 ,! proclamation ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 putt+ an end to all neutrality1 & ! rigor\s p5alties & p]secutions ) :i* all infractions ( its t]ms 7 puni%$1 _h = a "t quell$ ! _s ( ! c\ntry4 ,by degrees1 h[ev]1 ! dread ( ,briti% p[] gave way to impati5ce ( ,briti% exactions4 ,symptoms ( revolt manife/$ !mselves 9 v>i\s p>ts4 ,!y 7 enc\rag$ by intellig5ce t ,de ,kalb1 s5t by ,wa%+ton1 0 advanc+ ?r\gh ,nor? ,c>ol9a at ! head ( two ?\s& m51 & t ! militia ( t ,/ate & ( ,virg9ia 7 jo9+ 8 /&>d4 ,?is 0 soon foll[$ by tid+s t ,gates1 ! conqu]or ( ,burgoyne1 0 on 8 way to take comm& ( ! ,s\!rn =ces4 ,! prospect ( su* aid f ! ,nor? reanimat$ ! ,s\!rn patriots4 ,"o ( ! mo/ em95t ( ^! 0 ,?omas ,sumt]1 :om ! ,c>ol9ians _h surnam$ ! ,game ,cock4 ,he 0 n[ betwe5 =ty & fifty ye>s ( age1 brave1 h>dy & vigor\s4 ,he _h se5 s]vice aga9/ ! ,indians1 & 9 ! ,fr5* w>1 & _h held ! rank ( lieut5ant-colonel 9 ! ,cont95tal l9e4 ,aft] ! fall ( ,*>le/on he _h s\ght refuge ) 8 family 9 "o ( ! op5 savannahs t lie conceal$ amid ! swamps ) :i* ! l[] "p ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a ab\nds4 ,9 "o ( 8 tempor>y abs5ces 8 retreat _h be5 invad$1 8 h\se burnt to ! gr\nd1 & 8 wife & *ildr5 driv5 =? )\t %elt]4 ,private injury _h ?us be5 add$ to ! inc5tives ( patriotism4 ,em]g+ f 8 hid+-place1 he _h ?r[n himself among a h&ful ( 8 fell[-suff]]s :o _h tak5 refuge 9 ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 ,!y *ose him at once z a lead]1 & resolv$ on a desp]ate /ruggle = ! deliv]ance ( _! native ,/ate4 ,de/itute ( regul> weapons1 !y =g$ rude sub/itutes out ( ! implem5ts ( husb&ry4 ,old mill-saws 7 conv]t$ into broad-swords2 knives at ! ends ( poles s]v$ = lances2 :ile ! c\ntry h\sewives gladly gave up _! pewt] di%es & o!r ut5sils1 to be melt$ d[n & ca/ into bullets = su* z _h fire-arms4 ,:5 ,sumt] l$ ?is gallant b& ( exiles ov] ! bord]1 !y did n am\nt 9 numb] to two hundr$2 yet ) ^! he attack$ & r\t$ a well-arm$ body ( ,briti% troops & tories1 ! t]ror ( ! fronti]4 ,8 foll[]s suppli$ !mselves ) weapons f ! sla94 ,9 a little :ile 8 b& 0 augm5t$ by recruits4 ,p>ties ( militia1 also1 rec5tly embodi$ "u ! compell+ measures ( ,cornwallis1 des]t$ to ! patriot /&>d4 ,?us re9=c$ to ! am\nt ( six hundr$ m51 he made1 on ! #cj? ( ,july1 a spirit$ attack on ! ,briti% po/ at ,rocky ,m\nt1 ne> ! ,catawba1 b 0 repuls$4 ,a m successful attack 0 made by him1 eight days aft]w>ds1 on ano!r po/ at ,hang+ ,rock4 ,! advance ( ,de ,kalb ) re9=cem5ts f ! ,nor?1 _h be5 ret>d$ by v>i\s difficulties1 ! mo/ important ( :i* 0 want ( provisions4 ,?is _h be5 especially ! case1 he said1 s9ce 8 arrival 9 ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 ,! legislative or executive p[]1 he compla9$1 gave him no assi/ance1 nor c\ld he obta9 supplies f ! p b by milit>y =ce4 ,!re 0 no fl\r 9 ! camp1 nor 7 dispositions made to furni% any4 ,8 troops 7 r$uc$ = a "t to %ort all[ance1 & at l5g?1 on ! #f? ( ,july1 br\ght to a positive halt at ,deep ,riv]4 ,! ,nor? ,c>ol9a militia1 "u ,g5]al ,caswell1 7 already 9 ! field1 on ! road to ,camd51 beyond ! ,p$ee ,riv]4 ,he 0 anxi\s to =m a junction ) !m1 b a wide & /]ile region lay betwe5 him & !m1 difficult to be trav]s$1 unless magaz9es 7 e/abli%$ 9 advance1 or he 7 suppli$ ) provisions to take ) him4 ,= ?ree weeks he rema9$ 9 ?is encampm5t1 =ag+ an exhau/$ c\ntry = a meagre subsi/5ce1 & 0 ?9k+ ( deviat+ to ! "r1 & seek+ ! f]tile c\nties ( ,meckl5burg & ,r[an1 :5 on ! #be? ( ,july1 ,g5]al ,gates arriv$ at ! camp4 ,gates approv$ ( ,de ,kalb's /&+ ord]s1 b at ! fir/ review ( ! troops1 to ! great a/oni%m5t ( ! b>on1 gave ord]s = !m to hold !mselves 9 read9ess to m>* at a mom5t's w>n+4 ,x 0 evid5t he meant to signalize himself by cel]ity ( movem5t 9 contra/ ) protract$ delays4 ,x 0 9 va9 ! de/itute situation ( ! troops 0 repres5t$ to him1 & t !y _h n a day's provision 9 advance4 ,8 reply 01 t wagons lad5 ) supplies 7 com+ on1 & w\ld ov]take !m 9 two days4 ,on ! #bg? he actually put ! army 9 motion ov] ! ,buffalo ,=d1 on ! direct road to ,camd54 ,colonel ,williams1 ! adjutant-g5]al ( ,de ,kalb1 w>n$ him ( ! /]ile nature ( t r\te1 & recomm5d$ a m circuit\s "o fur!r nor?1 :i* pass$ ?r\gh ! abundant c\nty ( ,meckl5burg4 ,gates p]si/$ 9 tak+ ! direct r\te1 :i* prov$ all t _h be5 repres5t$4 ,x l$ ?r\gh a region ( p9e b>r5s1 s& hills & swamps1 ) few human habitations1 & ^? mo/ly des]t$4 ,! supplies ( :i* he _h spok5 nev] ov]took him4 ,8 army _h to subsi/ itself on lean cattle roam+ almo/ wild 9 ! woods2 & to supply ! want ( bread ) gre5 ,indian corn1 unripe apples & pea*es4 ,! consequ5ce 0 a di/ress+ preval5ce ( dys5t]y4 ,hav+ cross$ ! ,p$ee ,riv] on ! #c;d ( ,augu/1 ! army 0 jo9$ by a h&ful ( brave ,virg9ia regul>s "u ,lieut5ant-colonel ,port]field1 :o _h be5 w&]+ ab\t ! c\ntry s9ce ! disa/] ( ,*>le/on2 & on ! #g?1 ! mu*-desir$ junction took place ) ! ,nor? ,c>ol9a militia4 ,on ! #ac? !y encamp$ at ,rugeley's ,mills1 o!rwise call$ ,cl]mont1 ab\t twelve miles f ,camd51 & on ! foll[+ day 7 re9=c$ by a brigade ( sev5 hundr$ ,virg9ia militia "u ,g5]al ,/eph5s4 ,on ! approa* ( ,gates1 ,"l ,rawdon _h conc5trat$ 8 =ces at ,camd54 ,! po/ 0 flank$ by ! ,wat]ee ,riv] & ,p9e-tree ,creek1 & /r5g!n$ ) r$\bts4 ,"l ,cornwallis _h ha/5$ hi!r f ,*>le/on on le>n+ t affairs 9 ?is qu>t] 7 draw+ to a crisis1 & _h arriv$ "h on ! #ac?4 ,! ,briti% effective =ce ?us collect$ 0 some?+ m ?an two ?\s&1 includ+ (fic]s4 ,ab\t five hundr$ 7 militia & tory refugees f ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 ,! =ces "u ,gates accord+ to ! return ( 8 adjutant-g5]al1 7 ?ree ?\s& & fifty-two fit = duty2 m ?an two-?irds ( !m1 h[ev]1 7 militia4 ,on ! #ad? he receiv$ an express f ,g5]al ,sumt]1 :o1 ) 8 p>tisan corps1 aft] h>ass+ ! enemy at v>i\s po9ts1 0 n[ endeavor+ to cut (f _! supplies f ,*>le/on4 ,! object ( ! express 0 to ask a re9=cem5t ( regul>s to aid him 9 captur+ a l>ge convoy ( clo?+1 ammunition & /ores1 on its way to ! g>rison1 & :i* w\ld pass ,wat]ee ,f]ry1 ab\t a mile f ,camd54 ,gates accord+ly deta*$ ,colonel ,wool=d ( ! ,m>yl& l9e ) "o hundr$ regul>s1 a p>ty ( artill]y1 & two brass field-pieces4 ,on ! same ev5+ he mov$ ) 8 ma9 =ce to take po/ at a deep /ream ab\t sev5 miles f ,camd51 int5d+ to attack ,"l ,rawdon or 8 r$\bts %\ld he m>* out 9 =ce to repel ,sumt]4 ,by a s+ul> co9cid5ce1 ,"l ,cornwallis on ! v same ev5+ salli$ =? f ,camd5 to attack ! ,am]ican camp at ,cl]mont4 ,ab\t two o'clock at night ! two =ces blund]$1 z x 71 on ea* o!r ab\t half way4 ,a skirmi% took place betwe5 _! advanc$ gu>ds1 9 :i* ,port]field ( ! ,virg9ia regul>s 0 mortally w\nd$4 ,"s prison]s 7 tak5 on ei!r side4 ,gates 0 a/\nd$ at be+ told t ! enemy at h& 0 ,cornwallis ) ?ree ?\s& m54 ,call+ a c\ncil ( w> he dem&$ :at 0 be/ to be done4 ,= a mom5t or two !re 0 blank sil5ce4 ,x 0 brok5 by ,g5]al ,/ev5s ( ! ,virg9ia militia1 ) ! significant "q1 ,g5tlem51 is x n too late n[ to d any?+ b fight8 ,no o!r advice 0 ask$ or (f]$1 & all 7 requir$ to repair to _! respective comm&s4 ,9 =m+ ! l9e1 ! fir/ ,m>yl& division1 includ+ ! ,delaw>es1 0 on ! "r1 comm&$ by ,de ,kalb4 ,! ,virg9ia militia "u ,/ev5s1 7 on ! left4 ,caswell ) ! ,nor? ,c>ol9ians =m$ ! c5tre4 ,! artill]y 0 9 batt]y on ! road4 ,ea* flank 0 cov]$ by a m>%4 ,! second ,m>yl& brigade =m$ a res]ve1 a few hundr$ y>ds 9 re> ( ! fir/4 ,at daybreak 7,aug4 #af?71 ! enemy 7 dimly descri$ advanc+ 9 column2 !y appe>$ to be display+ to ! "r4 ,gates ord]$ t ,/ev5s %\ld advance briskly ) 8 brigade ( ,virg9ia militia & attack !m :ile 9 ! act ( display+4 ,no soon] did ,/ev5s receive ! ord] ?an he put 8 brigade 9 motion1 b discov]$ t ! "r w+ ( ! enemy 0 already 9 l9e4 ,a few %>p-%oot]s 7 deta*$ to run =w>d1 po/ !mselves beh9d trees )9 =ty or fifty y>ds ( ! enemy to extort _! fire :ile at a di/ance1 & r5d] x less t]rible to ! militia4 ,! exp$i5t fail$4 ,! ,briti% ru%$ on %\t+ & fir+4 ,! inexp]i5c$ militia1 dismay$ & conf\nd$ by ?is impetu\s assault1 ?rew d[n _! load$ muskets & fl$4 ,! panic spread to ! ,nor? ,c>ol9a militia4 ,"p ( !m made a tempor>y /&1 b soon jo9$ ) ! re/ 9 flight1 r5d]$ headlong & disa/r\s by ! *>ge & pursuit ( ,t>leton & 8 cavalry4 ,gates1 second$ by 8 (fic]s1 made sev]al attempts to rally ! militia1 b 0 borne along ) !m4 ,! day 0 hazy2 !re 0 no w9d to c>ry (f ! smoke1 :i* hung ov] ! field ( battle l a ?ick cl\d4 ,no?+ c\ld be se5 di/9ctly4 ,suppos+ t ! regul> troops 7 disp]s$ l ! militia1 ,gates gave up all = lo/1 & retreat$ f ! field4 ,! regul>s1 h[ev]1 _h n giv5 away4 ,! ,m>yl& brigades & ! ,delaw>e regim5t1 unconsci\s t !y 7 des]t$ by ! militia1 /ood _! gr\nd1 & bore ! brunt ( ! battle4 ,?\gh repeat$ly brok51 !y z (t5 ralli$1 & brav$ ev5 ! deadly pu% ( ! bayonet4 ,at l5g? a *>ge ( ,t>leton's cavalry on _! flank ?rew !m into confusion1 & drove !m into ! woods & swamps4 ,none %[$ m gallantry on ?is disa/r\s day ?an ! ,b>on ,de ,kalb2 he f\ght on foot ) ! second ,m>yl& brigade1 & fell exhau/$ aft] receiv+ elev5 w\nds4 ,8 aide-de-camp1 ,de ,buysson1 support$ him 9 8 arms & 0 repeat$ly w\nd$ 9 protect+ him4 ,he ann\nc$ ! rank & nation ( 8 g5]al1 & bo? 7 tak5 prison]s4 ,de ,kalb di$ 9 ! c\rse ( a few days4 ,g5]al ,gates 9 retreat+ _h hop$ to rally a suffici5t =ce at ,cl]mont to cov] ! retreat ( ! regul>s1 b ! fur!r !y fl$1 ! m ! militia 7 disp]s$1 until ! g5]als 7 ab&on$ by all b _! aides4 ,to add to ! mortification ( ,gates1 he le>n$ 9 ! c\rse ( 8 retreat t ,sumt] _h be5 completely successful1 & hav+ r$uc$ ! enemy's r$\bt on ! ,wat]ee1 & captur$ "o hundr$ prison]s & =ty load$ wagons1 0 m>*+ (f ) 8 booty on ! opposite side ( ! riv]2 appreh5d+ dang] f ! qu>t] 9 :i* he _h he>d fir+ 9 ! morn+4 ,cornwallis 0 appreh5sive t ,sumt]'s corps might =m a rally+ po9t to ! r\t$ army4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #ag? ( ,augu/1 !re=e1 he deta*$ ,t>leton 9 pursuit ) a body ( cavalry & light infantry1 ab\t ?ree hundr$ & fifty /rong4 ,sumt] 0 retreat+ up ! we/]n side ( ! ,wat]ee1 mu* encumb]$ by 8 spoils & prison]s4 ,t>leton pu%$ up by =c$ & conceal$ m>*es on ! ea/]n side4 ,at dusk ,t>leton descri$ ! fires ( ! ,am]ican camp ab\t a mile f ! opposite %ore4 ,9 ! morn+ 8 s5tries gave ^w t ! ,am]icans 7 quitt+ _! encampm5t4 ,x 0 evid5t !y knew no?+ ( a ,briti% =ce be+ 9 pursuit ( !m4 ,t>leton n[ cross$ ! ,wat]ee4 ,! delay 9 cross+1 & ! dilig5ce ( ,sumt]'s m>*1 increas$ ! di/ance betwe5 ! pursu]s & ! pursu$4 ,ab\t noon a "p ( ,t>leton's =ce gave out ?r\gh heat & fatigue4 ,leav+ !m to repose on ! bank ( ,fi%+ ,creek1 he pu%$ on ) ab\t "o hundr$ dragoons1 ! fre%e/ & mo/ able2 /ill m>*+ ) great circumspection4 ,a s]geant & five dragoons rode up to ! summit ( a neighbor+ hill to reconnoitre4 ,cr\*+ on _! horses !y made signs to ,t>leton4 ,he cauti\sly approa*$ ! cre/ ( ! hill1 & look+ ov]1 beheld ! ,am]ican camp on a neighbor+ height 9 a mo/ neglig5t condition4 ,! troops1 hav+ = ! la/ f\r days be5 almo/ )\t food or sleep1 7 indulg$ 9 complete relaxation4 ,_! arms 7 /ack$1 & !y 7 scatt]$ ab\t1 "s /roll+1 "s ly+ on ! grass "u ! trees1 "s ba?+ 9 ! riv]4 ,sumt] himself _h ?r[n (f "p ( 8 clo!s on acc\nt ( ! heat ( ! wea!r4 ,t>leton prep>$ = in/ant attack4 ,8 cavalry & infantry =m$ into "o l9e1 da%$ =w>d ) a g5]al %\t1 &1 be=e ! ,am]icans c\ld recov] f _! surprise1 got betwe5 !m & ! p>ade gr\nd on :i* ! muskets 7 /ack$4 ,all 0 confusion & con/]nation 9 ! ,am]ican camp4 ,"s opposition 0 made f beh9d baggage wagons1 & !re 0 skirmi%+ 9 v>i\s qu>t]s1 b 9 a little :ile !re 0 a univ]sal flight to ! riv] & ! woods4 ,betwe5 ?ree & f\r hundr$ 7 kill$ & w\nd$2 all _! arms & baggage ) two brass field-pieces fell into ! h&s ( ! enemy1 :o also recaptur$ ! prison]s & booty tak5 at ,camd54 ,sumt] ) ab\t ?ree hundr$ & fifty ( 8 m5 effect$ a retreat2 he gallop$ (f1 x is said1 )\t saddle1 hat or coat4 ,x 0 n until ! beg9n+ ( ,septemb] t ,wa%+ton receiv$ ^w ( ! disa/r\s rev]se at ,camd54 ,! %ock 0 ! great] z previ\s reports f t qu>t] _h repres5t$ ! op]ations a few days prec$+ ! action z mu* 9 our favor4 ,x 0 evid5t to ,wa%+ton t ! c\rse ( w> mu/ ultimately t5d to ! ,s\!rn ,/ates1 yet ! situation ( affairs 9 ! ,nor? did n p]mit him to deta* any suffici5t =ce = _! relief4 ,all t he c\ld d = ! pres5t 0 to endeavor to hold ! enemy 9 *eck 9 t qu>t]4 ,= ?is purpose he gave ord]s t "s regul> troops1 enli/$ 9 ,m>yl& = ! w>1 & int5d$ = ! ma9 army1 %\ld be s5t to ! s\?w>d4 ,he wrote to ,gov]nor ,rutl$ge ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a 7#ab? ,septemb]71 to raise a p]man5t1 compact1 well-organiz$ body ( troops1 in/ead ( dep5d+ ^u a num]\s army ( militia1 always inconceivably exp5sive1 & too fluctuat+ & undiscipl9$ to oppose a regul> =ce4 ,he 0 /ill m urg5t & explicit on ?is head 9 8 lett]s to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress 7,septemb] #ae?74 ,regul> troops alone1 said he1 are equal to ! exig5cies ( mod]n w>1 z well = def5ce z (f5ce2 & :5ev] a sub/itute is attempt$1 x mu/ prove illusory & ru9\s4 ,no militia w ev] acquire ! habits necess>y to resi/ a regul> =ce4 ,he _h sc>ce writt5 ! =ego+1 :5 he receiv$ a lett] f ! n[ un=tunate ,gates1 dat$ at ,hillsbor\gh1 ,augu/ #cj? & ,septemb] #c;d1 giv+ p>ticul>s ( 8 discomfiture4 ,no long] vaunt+ & va+lori\s1 he pleads no?+ b 8 patriotism1 & deprecates ! fall :i* he appreh5ds awaits him4 ,! appeal :i* he makes to ,wa%+ton's magnanimity to support him 9 ?is day ( 8 rev]se1 is ! highe/ te/imonial he c\ld give to ! exalt$ "* ( ! man :om he once affect$ to und]rate & aspir$ to supplant4 ,wa%+ton /ill *]i%$ ! idea ( a comb9$ attack ^u ,new ,york z soon z a ,fr5* naval =ce %\ld arrive4 ,! de/ruction ( ! enemy "h w\ld relieve ?is "p ( ! ,union f an int]nal w>1 & enable its troops & res\rces to be unit$ ) ^? ( ,france 9 vigor\s ef=ts aga9/ ! common enemy else:]e4 ,he>+1 !re=e1 t ! ,c\nt de ,gui*5 ) 8 ,we/ ,india squadron 0 approa*+ ! coa/1 ,wa%+ton prep>$ to proce$ to ,h>t=d1 9 ,connecticut1 !re to hold a conf]5ce ) ! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau & ! ,*evali] de ,t]nay1 & conc]t a plan = future op]ations1 ( :i* ! attack on ,new ,york 0 to =m ! pr9cipal feature4 ,,*apt] ,,lvii4 ,,! ,,treason ,,( ,,arnold4--,,trial ,,& ,,execution ,,( ,,&r4 ,we h n[ to ent] ^u a sad episode ( our revolution>y hi/ory--! treason ( ,arnold4 ,( ! milit>y skill1 d>+ ent]prise1 & indomitable c\rage ( ?is man1 ample evid5ce has be5 giv5 9 ! =ego+ pages4 ,( ! implicit confid5ce repos$ 9 8 patriotism by ,wa%+ton1 suffici5t pro( is manife/$ 9 ! comm& ) :i* he 0 actually entru/$4 ,b ,arnold 0 false at he>t1 & at ! v "t ( seek+ t comm& _h be5 = _m mon?s 9 traitor\s correspond5ce ) ! enemy4 ,! fir/ idea ( prov+ recreant to ! cause he _h v9dicat$ s bravely1 appe>s to h ent]$ 8 m9d :5 ! *>ges pref]r$ aga9/ him by ! c\ncil ( ,p5nsylvania 7 ref]r$ by ,congress to a c\rt-m>tial4 ,be=e t "t he _h be5 inc5s$ aga9/ ,p5nsylvania2 b n[ 8 wra? 0 excit$ aga9/ 8 c\ntry1 :i* appe>$ s ins5sible to 8 s]vices4 ,disappo9tm5t 9 reg>d to ! settlem5t ( 8 acc\nts add$ to 8 irritation1 & m+l$ sordid motives ) 8 res5tm5t2 & he began to ?9k h[1 :ile he wreak$ 8 v5geance on 8 c\ntry1 he might d x ) advantage to 8 =tunes4 ,) ?is view he comm5c$ a correspond5ce ) ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton 9 a disguis$ h&writ+1 & "u ! signature ( ,gu/avus1 repres5t+ himself z a p]son ( importance 9 ! ,am]ican s]vice1 :o1 be+ dissatisfi$ ) ! late proce$+s ( ,congress1 p>ticul>ly ! alliance ) ,france1 0 desir\s ( jo9+ ! cause ( ,great ,brita91 c\ld he be c]ta9 ( p]sonal security & indemnification = :atev] loss ( prop]ty he might su/a94 ,8 lett]s occasionally communicat$ articles ( intellig5ce ( "s mom5t :i* prov$ to be true1 & induc$ ,sir ,h5ry to keep up ! correspond5ce2 :i* 0 conduct$ on 8 "p by 8 aide-de-camp1 ,major ,john ,&r1#a likewise 9 a disguis$ h&1 & "u ! signature ( ,john ,&]son4 ,mon?s elaps$ be=e ,sir ,h5ry discov]$ :o 0 8 secret correspond5t4 ,ev5 aft] discov]+ x he did n see fit to hold out v /rong inducem5ts to ,arnold = des]tion4 ,! latt] 0 out ( comm& & _h no?+ to (f] b 8 s]vices2 :i* 9 8 actual situation 7 sc>cely wor? buy+4 ,footnote #a3 ,major ,&r 0 born 9 ,london 9 #agea1 b 8 p>5ts 7 ( ,g5eva1 ,switz]l&1 :]e he 0 educat$4 ,he 0 design$ = m]cantile life1 & ent]$ a ,london c\nt+-h\se1 ! sob] r\t9e ( :i*1 h[ev]1 0 s di/a/eful to him t he soon ab&on$ x = ! army4 ,an engagem5t 9 8 eighte5? ye> to a beautiful girl1 ,miss ,honora ,sneyd1 :i* ! fa!r ( ! "y lady broke (f1 is said to h be5 "o cause ( ?is /ep4 ,he came to ,am]ica 9 #aggd z lieut5ant ( ! ,royal ,fusili]s4 ,8 temp] 0 light & fe/ive1 & 8 v>i$1 graceful tal5ts1 & 8 engag+ mann]s r5d]$ him g5]ally popul>4 ,9 ! meantime ! circum/ances ( ,arnold 7 daily becom+ m desp]ate4 ,debts 7 accumulat+1 & cr$itors becom+ m & m importunate z 8 means to satisfy !m decreas$4 ,! public reprim& he _h receiv$ 0 rankl+ 9 8 m9d1 & fill+ 8 he>t ) bitt]ness4 ,/ill he hesitat$ on ! br9k ( absolute infamy1 & attempt$ a half-way leap4 ,su* 0 8 proposition to ,m4 de ,luz]ne to make himself subs]vi5t to ! policy ( ! ,fr5* gov]nm5t1 on condition ( receiv+ a loan equal to ! am\nt ( 8 debts4 ,x 0 8 la/ c>d be=e resort+ to utt] trea*]y4 ,fail+ 9 x1 8 desp]ate alt]native 0 to get "s important comm&1 ! betrayal ( :i* to ! enemy might obta9 = him a munific5t rew>d4 ,su* 0 ! secret ( 8 eag]ness to obta9 ! comm& ( ,we/ ,po9t1 ! great object ( ,briti% & ,am]ican solicitude1 on ! possession ( :i* 7 suppos$ by _m to h+e ! =tunes ( ! w>4 ,he took comm& ( ! po/ & its dep5d5cies ab\t ! beg9n+ ( ,augu/1 fix+ 8 head-qu>t]s at ,bev]ley1 a c\ntry-seat a little bel[ ,we/ ,po9t1 on ! opposite or ea/]n side ( ! riv]4 ,x 0 commonly call$ ! ,rob9son ,h\se1 hav+ =m]ly belong$ to ,colonel ,bev]ley ,rob9son4 ,colonel ,rob9son 0 a royali/2 _h ent]$ into ! ,briti% s]vice1 & 0 n[ resid+ 9 ,new ,york1 & ,bev]ley ) its surr\nd+ l&s _h be5 confiscat$4 ,f ?is place ,arnold c>ri$ on a secret correspond5ce ) ,major ,&r4 ,_! lett]s /ill 9 disguis$ h&s1 & "u ! names ( ,gu/avus & ,john ,&]son1 purport$ to treat m]ely ( comm]cial op]ations1 b ! real matt] 9 negotiation 0 ! betrayal ( ,we/ ,po9t & ! ,highl&s to ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton4 ,?is /up5d\s piece ( trea*]y 0 to be consummat$ at ! "t :5 ,wa%+ton1 ) ! ma9 body ( 8 army1 w\ld be drawn d[n t[>ds ,k+'s ,bridge1 & ! ,fr5* troops l&$ on ,long ,isl&1 9 ! project$ co-op]ation aga9/ ,new ,york4 ,at su* "t1 a flotilla "u ,rodney1 hav+ on bo>d a l>ge l& =ce1 0 to asc5d ! ,hudson to ! ,highl&s1 :i* w\ld be surr5d]$ by ,arnold almo/ )\t opposition1 "u pretext ( insuffici5t =ce to make resi/ance4 ,! imm$iate result ( ?is surr5d]1 x 0 anticipat$1 w\ld be ! defeat ( ! comb9$ attempt ^u ,new ,york2 & its ultimate effect might be ! dismemb]m5t ( ! ,union & ! dislocation ( ! :ole ,am]ican s*eme ( w>f>e4 ,correspond5ce _h n[ done its "p 9 ! bus9ess2 = ! completion ( ! plan & ! adju/m5t ( ! traitor's recomp5se1 a p]sonal meet+ 0 necess>y betwe5 ,arnold & ,&r4 ,! =m] propos$ t x %\ld take place at 8 own qu>t]s1 :]e ,&r %\ld come 9 disguise z a be>] ( intellig5ce1 & "u ! feign$ "n ( ,john ,&]son4 ,&r positively object$ to ent]+ ! ,am]ican l9es2 x 0 arrang$1 !re=e1 t ! meet+ %\ld take place on neutral gr\nd1 ne> ! ,am]ican out-po/s at ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 on ! #aa? ( ,septemb]1 at twelve o'clock4 ,&r att5d$ at ! appo9t$ place & "t1 accompani$ by ,colonel ,bev]ley ,rob9son1 :o 0 acqua9t$ ) ! plot4 ,an application ( ! latt] = ! re/oration ( 8 confiscat$ prop]ty 9 ! ,highl&s seem$ to h be5 us$ occasionally z a bl9d 9 ^! proce$+s4 ,arnold _h pass$ ! prec$+ night at :at 0 call$ ! ,:ite ,h\se1 ! resid5ce ( ,mr4 ,jo%ua ,hett ,smi?1 situat$ on ! we/ side ( ! ,hudson1 9 ,hav]/raw ,bay1 ab\t two miles bel[ ,/ony ,po9t4 ,he set (f !nce 9 8 b>ge = ! place ( r5dezv\s2 b n be+ protect$ by a flag1 0 fir$ ^u & pursu$ by ! ,briti% gu>d-boats /ation$ ne> ,dobbs' ,f]ry4 ,he took refuge at an ,am]ican po/ on ! we/]n %ore1 :5ce he return$ 9 ! night to 8 qu>t]s4 ,new arrangem5ts 7 made = an int]view1 b x 0 po/pon$ until aft] ,wa%+ton %\ld dep>t = ,h>t=d to hold ! propos$ conf]5ce ) ,c\nt ,ro*ambeau & ! o!r ,fr5* (fic]s4 ,9 ! meantime ! ,briti% sloop-(-w>1 ,vulture1 an*or$ a few miles bel[ ,tell]'s ,po9t1 to be at h& 9 aid ( ! negotiation4 ,on bo>d 0 ,colonel ,rob9son1 :o1 pret5d+ to believe t ,g5]al ,putnam /ill comm&$ 9 ! ,highl&s1 address$ a note to him reque/+ an int]view on ! subject ( 8 confiscat$ prop]ty4 ,?is lett] he s5t by a flag1 enclos$ 9 "o address$ to ,arnold2 solicit+ ( him ! same boon %\ld ,g5]al ,putnam be abs5t4 ,on ! #ah? ,septemb]1 ,wa%+ton ) 8 suite cross$ ! ,hudson to ,v]planck's ,po9t1 9 ,arnold's b>ge1 on 8 way to ,h>t=d4 ,arnold accompani$ him z f> z ,peekskill1 & on ! way1 laid be=e him1 ) affect$ frankness1 ! lett] ( ,colonel ,rob9son1 & ask$ 8 advice4 ,wa%+ton disapprov$ ( any su* int]view1 obs]v+ t ! civil au?orities alone _h cognizance ( ^! que/ions ( confiscat$ prop]ty4 ,arnold n[ op5ly s5t a flag on bo>d ( ! ,vulture1 z if be>+ a reply to ! lett] he _h communicat$ to ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,by ?is occasion he in=m$ ,colonel ,rob9son t a p]son ) a boat & flag w\ld be alongside ( ! ,vulture on ! night ( ! #bj?2 & t any matt] he might wi% to communicate1 w\ld be laid be=e ,g5]al ,wa%+ton on ! foll[+ ,saturday1 :5 he might be expect$ back f ,newport4 ,on ! fai? ( ! in=mation ?us cov]tly convey$1 ,&r proce$$ up ! ,hudson on ! #bj?1 & w5t on bo>d ( ! ,vulture1 :]e he f\nd ,colonel ,rob9son1 & expect$ to meet ,arnold4 ,! latt]1 h[ev]1 _h made o!r arrangem5ts1 probably ) a view to 8 p]sonal security4 ,ab\t half-pa/ elev5 ( a /ill & />light night 7! #ba/71 a boat 0 descri$ f on bo>d1 glid+ sil5tly along1 r[$ by two m5 ) muffl$ o>s4 ,%e 0 hail$ by an (fic] on wat*1 & call$ to acc\nt4 ,a man seat$ 9 ! /]n gave out t !y 7 f ,k+'s ,f]ry1 b\nd to ,dobbs' ,f]ry4 ,he 0 ord]$ alongside & soon made 8 way on bo>d4 ,he prov$ to be ,mr4 ,jo%ua ,hett ,smi?1 already m5tion$1 :om ,arnold _h prevail$ ^u to g on bo>d ( ! ,vulture1 & br+ a p]son on %ore :o 0 com+ f ,new ,york ) important intellig5ce4 ,he _h giv5 him passes to protect him & ^? ) him1 9 case he %\ld be /opp$1 ei!r 9 go+ or return+1 by ! ,am]ican wat] gu>d1 :i* patroll$ ! riv] 9 :ale-boats4 ,he _h made him ! be>] ( a lett] address$ to ,colonel ,bev]ley ,rob9son1 :i* 0 to ! foll[+ purport3 ,?is w be deliv]$ to y by ,mr4 ,smi?1 :o w conduct y to a place ( safety4 ,nei!r ,mr4 ,smi? nor any o!r p]son %all be made acqua9t$ ) y\r proposals3 if !y 7:i* ,i d\bt n7 are ( su* a nature t ,i c (ficially take notice ( !m1 ,i %all d x ) pleasure4 ,i take x = grant$ ,colonel ,rob9son w n propose any?+ t is n = ! int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates z well z ( himself4 ,all ?is use ( ,colonel ,rob9son's "n 0 int5d$ z a bl9d1 %\ld ! lett] be int]cept$4 ,rob9son introduc$ ,&r to ,smi? by ! "n ( ,john ,&]son1 :o 0 to g on %ore 9 8 place 7he be+ unwell71 to h an int]view ) ,g5]al ,arnold4 ,&r wore a blue great coat :i* cov]$ 8 uni=m1 & ,smi? always decl>$ t at ! "t he 0 totally ignorant ( 8 "n & milit>y "*4 ,&r1 emb>k+ 9 ! boat ) ,smi?1 0 sil5tly r[$ to ! we/]n side ( ! riv]1 ab\t six miles bel[ ,/ony ,po9t4 ,"h !y l&$ a little aft] midnight1 at ! foot ( a %ad[y m\nta9 call$ ! ,long ,clove4 ,arnold 0 9 wait+1 b /&+ alo( among ?ickets4 ,! midnight negotiation betwe5 ,&r & ,arnold 0 c>ri$ on 9 d>kness among ! trees4 ,"o h\r aft] ano!r pass$ away :5 ,smi? approa*$ ! place ( conf]5ce1 & gave w>n+ t x 0 ne> daybreak1 & if !y l+]$ mu* long] ! boat w\ld be discov]$4 ,! nef>i\s b>ga9 0 n yet complet$1 & ,arnold fe>$ ! sight ( a boat go+ to ! ,vulture might cause suspicion4 ,he prevail$ !re=e ^u ,&r to rema9 on %ore until ! foll[+ night4 ,! boat 0 accord+ly s5t to a creek high] up ! riv]1 & ,&r set (f ) ,arnold = ,smi?'s h\se4 ,! road pass$ ?r\gh ! village ( ,hav]/raw4 ,z !y rode along 9 ! d>k1 ! voice ( a s5t9el dem&+ ! c\nt]sign />tl$ ,&r ) ! fe>ful conviction t he 0 )9 ! ,am]ican l9es1 b x 0 too late to rec$e4 ,x 0 daybreak :5 !y arriv$ at ,smi?'s h\se4 ,!y _h sc>cely ent]$ :5 ! boom+ ( cannon 0 he>d f d[n ! riv]4 ,x gave ,&r uneas9ess1 & ) reason4 ,colonel ,liv+/on1 :o comm&$ above at ,v]planck's ,po9t1 le>n+ t ! ,vulture lay )9 %ot ( ,tell]'s ,po9t1 :i* divides ,hav]/raw ,bay f ! ,tappan ,sea1 _h s5t a p>ty ) cannon to t po9t 9 ! night1 & !y 7 n[ fir+ ^u ! sloop-(-w>4 ,&r wat*$ ! cannonade ) an anxi\s eye f an upp] w9d[ ( ,smi?'s h\se4 ,he 0 reliev$ f pa9ful solicitude :5 he saw ! vessel weigh an*or1 & drop d[n ! riv] out ( rea* ( cannon %ot4 ,aft] breakfa/1 ! plot = ! betrayal ( ,we/ ,po9t & its dep5d5t po/s 0 adju/$1 & ! sum agre$ ^u t ,arnold 0 to receive1 %\ld x be successful4 ,&r 0 furni%$ ) plans ( ! works1 & explanatory pap]s1 :i*1 at ,arnold's reque/1 he plac$ betwe5 8 /ock+s & 8 feet2 promis+ 9 case ( accid5t1 to de/roy !m4 ,all matt]s be+ ?us arrang$1 ,arnold prep>$ to return 9 8 own b>ge to 8 head-qu>t]s at ! ,rob9son ,h\se4 ,z ! ,vulture _h %ift$ h] gr\nd1 he sugge/$ to ,&r a return to ,new ,york by l&1 z mo/ safe & exp$iti\s2 ! latt]1 h[ev]1 insi/$ ^u be+ put on bo>d ( ! sloop-(-w> on ! ensu+ night4 ,arnold cons5t$2 b1 be=e 8 dep>ture1 to provide aga9/ ! possible necessity ( a return by l&1 he gave ,&r ! foll[+ pass1 dat$ f ! ,rob9son ,h\se3 ,p]mit ,mr4 ,john ,&]son to pass ! gu>ds to ! ,:ite ,pla9s1 or bel[1 if he *ooses2 he be+ on public bus9ess by my direction4 ,b4 ,,arnold1 ,m4 ,g5'l4 ,smi? also1 :o 0 to accompany him1 0 furni%$ ) passports to proce$ ei!r by wat] or by l&4 ,arnold dep>t$ ab\t t5 o'clock4 ,&r pass$ a lonely day1 ca/+ _m a wi/ful look t[>d ! ,vulture4 ,z ev5+ approa*$ he grew impati5t1 & spoke to ,smi? ab\t dep>ture4 ,to 8 surprise he f\nd ! latt] _h made no prep>ation = x2 he _h dis*>g$ 8 boatm51 :o _h gone home3 9 %ort1 he refus$ to take him on bo>d ! ,vulture4 ,! cannonade ( ! morn+ _h probably made him fe> = 8 p]sonal safety1 %\ld he attempt to g on bo>d1 ! ,vulture hav+ resum$ h] expos$ position4 ,he (f]$1 h[ev]1 to cross ! riv] ) ,&r at ,k+'s ,f]ry1 put him 9 ! way ( return+ to ,new ,york by l&1 & accompany him "s di/ance on horseback4 ,&r 0 9 an agony at f9d+ himself1 not)/&+ all 8 /ipulations1 =c$ )9 ! ,am]ican l9es2 b !re seem$ to be no alt]native1 & he prep>$ = ! haz>d\s j\rney4 ,he wore1 z we h not$1 a milit>y coat "u a long blue surt\t2 he 0 n[ p]suad$ to lay x aside1 & put on a citiz5's coat ( ,smi?'s2 ?us add+ disguise to ! o!r humiliat+ & haz>d\s circum/ances ( ! case4 ,x 0 ab\t sunset :5 ,&r & ,smi? cross$ f ,k+'s ,f]ry to ,v]planck's ,po9t4 ,aft] proce$+ ab\t eight miles on ! road t[>d ,:ite ,pla9s1 !y 7 /opp$ betwe5 eight & n9e o'clock1 ne> ,crompond1 by a patroll+ p>ty4 ,! capta9 ( x 0 uncommonly inquisitive & suspici\s4 ,! passports ) ,arnold's signature satisfi$ him4 ,he w>n$ !m1 h[ev]1 aga9/ ! dang] ( proce$+ fur!r 9 ! night4 ,c[ ,boys f ! ,briti% l9es 7 sc\r+ ! c\ntry1 & _h rec5tly m>aud$ ! neighborhood4 ,smi?'s fe>s 7 aga9 excit$1 & ,&r 0 oblig$ to yield to !m4 ,a b$ 0 furni%$ !m 9 a neighbor+ h\se1 :]e ,&r pass$ an anxi\s & re/less night4 ,at daybreak he awoke ,smi?1 & hurri$ _! dep>ture4 ,!y 7 n[ approa*+ t not$ "p ( ! c\ntry h]et(ore m5tion$ z ! ,neutral ,gr\nd1 ext5d+ nor? & s\? ab\t ?irty miles1 betwe5 ! ,briti% & ,am]ican l9es4 ,a beautiful region ( =e/-clad hills1 f]tile valleys1 & abundant /reams1 b n[ almo/ desolat$ by ! sc\r+s ( ,sk9n]s & ,c[ ,boys2 ! =m] pr(ess+ allegiance to ! ,am]ican cause1 ! latt] to ! ,briti%1 b bo? arrant m>aud]s4 ,ab\t two & a half miles f ,p9e's ,bridge1 on ! ,croton ,riv]1 ,&r & 8 companion p>took ( a scanty meal at a f>m-h\se4 ,"h !y p>t$1 ,smi? to return home1 ,&r to pursue 8 j\rney alone to ,new ,york4 ,he _h n proce$$ f>1 :5 com+ to a place :]e a small /ream cross$ ! road & ran into a woody dell1 a man /epp$ out f ! trees1 levell$ a musket & br\ght him to a /&1 :ile two o!r m51 simil>ly arm$1 %[$ !mselves prep>$ to second _! comrade4 ,! man :o _h fir/ /epp$ out wore a refugee uni=m4 ,at sight ( x1 ,&r's he>t leapt1 & he felt himself secure4 ,los+ all caution1 he exclaim$1 eag]ly3 ,g5tlem51 ,i hope y belong to our p>ty8 ,:at p>ty8 0 ask$4 ,! l[] p>ty1 said ,&r4 ,we d1 0 ! reply4 ,all res]ve 0 n[ at an end4 ,&r decl>$ himself to be a ,briti% (fic]2 t he _h be5 up ! c\ntry on p>ticul> bus9ess1 & mu/ n be deta9$ a s+le mom5t4 ,to 8 con/]nation1 ! suppos$ refugee n[ av[$ himself & 8 companions to be ,am]icans1 & told ,&r he 0 _! prison]6#b ,footnote #b3 ,! names ( ! captors 7 ,john ,pauld+1 ,isaac ,van ,w>t1 & ,david ,williams4 ,&r 0 a/\nd$ at f9d+ into :at h&s he _h fall52 & h[ he _h betray$ himself by 8 he$less av[al4 ,promptly1 h[ev]1 recov]+ 8 self possession he endeavor$ to pass (f 8 previ\s acc\nt ( himself z a m]e subt]fuge4 ,a man mu/ d any?+1 said he laugh+ly1 to get along4 ,he n[ decl>$ himself to be a ,cont95tal (fic]1 go+ d[n to ,dobbs' ,f]ry to get in=mation f bel[2 s say+1 he drew =? & %[$ !m ! pass ( ,g5]al ,arnold4 ,?is1 9 ! fir/ in/ance1 w\ld h be5 suffici5t2 b 8 unw>y tongue _h ru9$ him4 ,! suspicions ( 8 captors 7 completely r\s$4 ,pauld+ ask$ :e!r he _h any lett]s ab\t him4 ,he answ]$1 no4 ,!y proce$$ to se>* him4 ,!y oblig$ him to take (f 8 coat & ve/1 & f\nd on him eighty doll>s 9 ,cont95tal money1 b no?+ to w>rant suspicion ( any?+ s9i/]1 & 7 dispos$ to let him proce$1 :5 ,pauld+ exclaim$3 ,boys1 ,i am n satisfi$--8 boots mu/ come (f6 ,at ?is ,&r *ang$ color4 ,8 boots1 he said1 came (f ) difficulty1 & he begg$ he might n be subject$ to ! inconv5i5ce & delay4 ,8 remon/rances 7 9 va94 ,he 0 oblig$ to sit d[n2 8 boots 7 drawn (f1 & ! conceal$ pap]s discov]$4 ,ha/ily scann+ !m1 ,pauld+ exclaim$1 ,my ,god6 ,he is a spy6 ,he dem&$ ( ,&r :]e he _h gott5 ^! pap]s4 ,( a man at ,p9e's ,bridge1 a /rang] to me1 0 ! reply4 ,:ile dress+ himself1 ,&r endeavor$ to ransom himself f 8 captors2 ris+ f "o (f] to ano!r4 ,he w\ld give any rew>d !y might "n ei!r 9 goods or money1 & w\ld rema9 ) two ( _! p>ty :ile "o w5t to ,new ,york to get x4 ,"h ,pauld+ broke 9 & decl>$ ) an oa? t if he w\ld give t5 ?\s& gu9eas he %\ld n /ir "o /ep4 ,! un=tunate ,&r n[ submitt$ to 8 fate1 & ! captors set (f ) _! prison] = ,nor? ,ca/le1 ! ne>e/ ,am]ican po/1 di/ant t5 or twelve miles4 ,arriv$ at ,nor? ,ca/le1 ,lieut5ant-colonel ,jameson1 :o 0 9 comm& !re1 recogniz$ ! h&writ+ ( ,arnold 9 ! pap]s f\nd ^u ,&r1 &1 p]ceiv+ t !y 7 ( a dang]\s nature1 s5t !m (f by express to ,g5]al ,wa%+ton1 at ,h>t=d4 ,&r1 /ill adh]+ to 8 assum$ "n1 begg$ t ! comm&] at ,we/ ,po9t might be in=m$ t ,john ,&]son1 ?\gh be>+ 8 passport1 0 deta9$4 ,jameson appe>s completely to h lo/ 8 head on ! occasion4 ,he wrote to ,arnold1 /at+ ! circum/ances ( ! arre/1 & t ! pap]s f\nd ^u ! prison] _h be5 despat*$ by express to ! comm&]-9-*ief1 & at ! same "t he s5t ! prison] himself1 "u a /rong gu>d1 to accompany ! lett]4 ,%ortly aft]w>ds1 ,major ,tallmadge1 next 9 comm& to ,jameson1 b ( a mu* cle>] head1 arriv$ at ,nor? ,ca/le1 hav+ be5 abs5t on duty to ,:ite ,pla9s4 ,:5 ! circum/ances ( ! case 7 relat$ to him1 he at once suspect$ trea*]y on ! "p ( ,arnold4 ,at 8 e>ne/ entreaties1 an express 0 s5t aft] ! (fic] :o _h ,&r 9 *>ge1 ord]+ him to br+ ! latt] back to ,nor? ,ca/le2 b by s+ul> p]v]sity or obtus5ess 9 judgm5t1 ,jameson neglect$ to c\nt]m& ! lett] :i* he _h writt5 to ,arnold4 ,:5 ,&r 0 br\ght back1 & 0 pac+ up & d[n ! room1 ,tallmadge saw at once by 8 air & movem5ts1 & ! mode ( turn+ on 8 heel1 t he 0 a milit>y man4 ,by 8 advice1 & "u 8 escort1 ! prison] 0 conduct$ to ,colonel ,%eldon's po/ at ,l[] ,salem1 z m secure ?an ,nor? ,ca/le4 ,"h ,&r1 be+ told t ! pap]s f\nd ^u 8 p]son _h be5 =w>d$ to ,wa%+ton1 address$ to him imm$iately ! foll[+ l9es3 ,i beg y\r ,excell5cy w be p]suad$ t no alt]ation 9 ! temp] ( my m9d or appreh5sions = my safety induces me to take ! /ep ( address+ y2 b t x is to secure myself f ! imputation ( hav+ assum$ a mean "* = trea*]\s purposes or self-int]e/4444 ,x is to v9dicate my fame t ,i speak1 & n to solicit security4 ,! p]son 9 y\r possession is ,major ,john ,&r1 adjutant-g5]al ( ! ,briti% army4 ,! influ5ce ( "o comm&] 9 ! army ( 8 adv]s>y is an advantage tak5 9 w>4 ,a correspond5ce = ?is purpose ,i held2 z confid5tial 79 ! pres5t in/ance7 ) 8 ,excell5cy1 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton4 ,to favor x1 ,i agre$ to meet ^u gr\nd n )9 ! po/s ( ei!r army1 a p]son :o 0 to give me intellig5ce4 ,i came up 9 ! ,vulture man-(-w> = ?is effect1 & 0 fet*$ f ! %ore to ! bea*4 ,be+ !re1 ,i 0 told t ! approa* ( day w\ld prev5t my return1 & t ,i mu/ be conceal$ until ! next night4 ,i 0 9 my regim5tals1 & _h fairly risk$ my p]son4 ,aga9/ my /ipulation1 my int5tion1 & )\t my k be=eh&1 ,i 0 conduct$ )9 "o ( y\r po/s4 ,?us 0 ,i betray$ into ! vile condition ( an enemy )9 y\r po/s4444 ,?is lett] he submitt$ to ! p]usal ( ,major ,tallmadge1 :o 0 surpris$ & agitat$ at f9d+ ! rank & importance ( ! prison] he _h 9 *>ge4 ,! lett] be+ despat*$1 & ,&r's pride reliev$ on a s5sitive po9t1 he resum$ 8 s]5ity1 app>5tly unconsci\s ( ! awful responsibility ( 8 situation4 ,on ! v day t ! treasonable conf]5ce betwe5 ,arnold & ,&r took place1 on ! banks ( ,hav]/raw ,bay1 ,wa%+ton _h 8 int]view ) ! ,fr5* (fic]s at ,h>t=d4 ,x l$ to no important result4 ,intellig5ce 0 receiv$ t ! squadron ( ! ,c\nt de ,gui*51 on :i* !y _h reli$ to give !m sup]iority by sea1 _h sail$ = ,europe4 ,?is disconc]t$ _! plans1 & ,wa%+ton1 9 consequ5ce1 set out two or ?ree days soon] ?an _h be5 anticipat$ on 8 return to 8 head-qu>t]s on ! ,hudson4 ,he 0 accompani$ by ,lafayette & ,g5]al ,knox ) _! suites2 also1 "p ( ! way1 by ,c\nt ,mat!w ,dumas1 aide-de-camp to ,ro*ambeau4 ,on approa*+ ! ,hudson1 ,wa%+ton took a m circuit\s r\te ?an ! "o he _h orig9ally int5d$1 /rik+ ! riv] at ,fi%kill1 j above ! ,highl&s1 t he might visit ,we/ ,po9t1 & %[ ! m>quis ! works :i* _h be5 erect$ !re dur+ 8 abs5ce 9 ,france4 ,circum/ances deta9$ !m a night at ,fi%kill4 ,_! baggage 0 s5t on to ,arnold's qu>t]s 9 ! ,rob9son ,h\se1 ) a message appris+ ! g5]al t !y w\ld breakfa/ !re ! next day4 ,9 ! morn+ 7,sept4 #bd?7 !y 7 9 ! saddle be=e break ( day1 hav+ a ride to make ( eighte5 miles ?r\gh ! m\nta9s4 ,:5 )9 a mile ( ! ,rob9son ,h\se1 ,wa%+ton turn$ d[n a cross road lead+ to ! banks ( ! ,hudson4 ,lafayette appris$ him t he 0 go+ out ( ! way1 & h9t$ t ,mrs4 ,arnold mu/ be wait+ breakfa/ = him4 ,ah1 m>quis6 repli$ he good-humor$ly1 y "y m5 are all 9 love ) ,mrs4 ,arnold4 ,g y & breakfa/ ) h]1 & tell h] n to wait = me4 ,i mu/ ride d[n & exam9e ! r$\bts on ?is side ( ! riv]1 b w be ) h] %ortly4 ,! m>quis & ,g5]al ,knox1 h[ev]1 turn$ (f & accompani$ him d[n to ! r$\bts1 :ile ,colonel ,hamilton & ,lafayette's aide-de-camp1 ,major ,james ,mc,henry1 cont9u$ along ! ma9 road to ! ,rob9son ,h\se1 be>+ ,wa%+ton's apology1 & reque/ t ! breakfa/ might n be ret>d$4 ,! family ) ! two aides-de-camp sat d[n to breakfa/4 ,mrs4 ,arnold _h arriv$ b f\r or five days previ\sly f ,philadelphia1 ) h] infant *ild1 !n ab\t six mon?s old4 ,%e 0 bright & amiable z usual4 ,arnold 0 sil5t & gloomy4 ,x 0 an anxi\s mom5t ) him4 ,9 ! mid/ ( ! repa/ a horseman alight$ at ! gate4 ,x 0 ! mess5g] be>+ ,jameson's lett] to ,arnold1 /at+ ! capture ( ,&r1 & t dang]\s pap]s f\nd on him _h be5 =w>d$ to ,wa%+ton4 ,! m9e _h explod$ b5ea? ,arnold's feet4 ,controll+ ! dismay t mu/ h smitt5 him to ! he>t1 he beckon$ ,mrs4 ,arnold f ! breakfa/ table1 signify+ a wi% to speak ) h] 9 private4 ,:5 alone ) h] 9 h] room up-/airs1 he ann\nc$ 9 hurri$ words t he 0 a ru9$ man1 & mu/ in/antly fly = 8 life6 ,ov]come by ! %ock1 %e fell s5seless on ! floor4 ,)\t paus+ to aid h]1 he hurri$ d[n /airs1 in=m$ 8 gue/s t he mu/ ha/e to ,we/ ,po9t to prep>e = ! reception ( ! comm&]-9-*ief2 & m\nt+ ! horse ( ! mess5g]1 :i* /ood saddl$ at ! door1 gallop$ d[n to ! l&+-place1 :]e 8 six-o>$ b>ge 0 moor$4 ,?r[+ himself into x1 he ord]$ 8 m5 to pull out into ! middle ( ! riv]1 & !n made d[n ) all spe$ = ,tell]'s ,po9t4 ,wa%+ton arriv$ at ! ,rob9son ,h\se %ortly aft] ! flight ( ! traitor4 ,be+ in=m$ t ,mrs4 ,arnold 0 9 h] room1 unwell1 & t ,arnold _h gone to ,we/ ,po9t to receive him1 he took a ha/y breakfa/1 & repair$ to ! =tress1 leav+ ^w t he & 8 suite w\ld return to d9n]4 ,he rema9$ at ! ,po9t ?r\gh\t ! morn+ inspect+ ! =tifications4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! mess5g] :om ,jameson _h despat*$ to ,h>t=d ) a lett] cov]+ ! pap]s tak5 on ,&r1 arriv$ at ! ,rob9son ,h\se4 ,he _h le>nt1 :ile on ! way to ,h>t=d1 t ,wa%+ton _h left t place1 :]eupon he turn$ bridle to ov]take him1 b miss$ him 9 consequ5ce ( ! g5]al's *ange ( r\te4 ,com+ by ! l[] road1 ! mess5g] _h pass$ ?r\gh ,salem1 :]e ,&r 0 conf9$1 & br\ght ) him ! lett] writt5 by t un=tunate (fic] to ! comm&]-9-*ief1 ! purport ( :i* has already be5 giv54 ,^! lett]s be+ repres5t$ z ( ! utmo/ mom5t1 7 op5$ & read by ,colonel ,hamilton1 z ,wa%+ton's aide-de-camp & confid5tial (fic]4 ,he ma9ta9$ sil5ce z to _! cont5ts2 met ,wa%+ton1 z he & 8 companions 7 com+ up f ! riv]1 on _! return f ,we/ ,po9t1 spoke to him a few words 9 a l[ voice1 & !y retir$ toge!r into ! h\se4 ,:atev] agitation ,wa%+ton may h felt :5 ^! docum5ts ( deep-laid trea*]y 7 put be=e him1 he wore 8 usual air ( equanimity :5 he rejo9$ 8 companions4 ,tak+ ,knox & ,lafayette aside1 he communicat$ to !m ! intellig5ce1 & plac$ ! pap]s 9 _! h&s4 ,8 fir/ idea 0 to arre/ ! traitor4 ,conjectur+ ! direction ( 8 flight1 he despat*$ ,colonel ,hamilton on horseback to spur ) all spe$ to ,v]planck's ,po9t1 ) ord]s to ! comm&] to int]cept ,arnold %\ld he n already h pass$ t po/4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,arnold1 panic-/rick51 _h sp$ 8 caitiff flight ?r\gh ! ,highl&s2 infamy h[l+ 9 8 re>2 arre/ ?reat5+ him 9 ! advance2 a fugitive pa/ ! po/s :i* he _h rec5tly comm&$2 %r9k+ at ! sight ( t flag :i* hi!rto x _h be5 8 glory to def5d6 ,he _h pass$ ?r\gh ! ,highl&s 9 safety1 b !re 7 ! batt]ies at ,v]planck's ,po9t yet to fe>4 ,=tunately = him1 ,hamilton1 ) ! ord] = 8 arre/ _h n arriv$ !re4 ,8 b>ge 0 kn[n by ! g>rison4 ,a :ite h&k]*ief display$ gave x ! sanction ( a flag ( truce3 x 0 suff]$ to pass )\t "q1 & ! traitor effect$ 8 escape to ! ,vulture sloop-(-w>1 an*or$ a few miles bel[4 ,z if to consummate 8 degradation by a despicable act ( trea*]y & meanness1 he gave up to ! comm&] 8 coxswa9 & six b>gem5 z prison]s ( w>4 ,we are happy to add t ?is p]fidy excit$ ! scorn ( ! ,briti% (fic]s2 &1 :5 x 0 f\nd t ! m5 _h suppos$ !y 7 act+ "u ! protection ( a flag1 !y 7 releas$ by ord] ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton4 ,colonel ,hamilton return$ to ! ,rob9son ,h\se & report$ ! escape ( ! traitor4 ,he br\ght two lett]s also to ,wa%+ton1 :i* _h be5 s5t on %ore f ! ,vulture1 "u a flag ( truce4 ,"o 0 f ,arnold1 9 :i* he wrote3 ,i ask no favor = myself4 ,i h too (t5 exp]i5c$ ! +ratitude ( my c\ntry to attempt x2 b1 f ! kn[n humanity ( y\r ,excell5cy1 ,i am induc$ to ask y\r protection = ,mrs4 ,arnold f e insult & injury t a mi/ak5 v5geance ( my c\ntry may expose h] to4444 ,i beg %e may be p]mitt$ to return to h] fri5ds 9 ,philadelphia1 or to come to me z %e may *oose4 ,! o!r lett] 0 f ,colonel ,bev]ley ,rob9son1 int]c$+ = ! release ( ,&r1 on ! plea t he 0 on %ore "u ! sanction ( a flag ( truce1 at ! reque/ ( ,arnold4 ,not)/&+ ,wa%+ton's app>5t tranquillity & real self-possession1 x 0 a "t ( appall+ di/ru/4 ,h[ f> ! treason _h ext5d$1 :o else might be implicat$ 9 x1 0 unkn[n4 ,arnold _h escap$1 & 0 actually on bo>d ( ! ,vulture2 he knew ev]y?+ ab\t ! condition ( ! po/s3 might he n p]suade ! enemy 9 ! pres5t weak /ate ( ! g>risons to attempt a c\p de ma98 ,wa%+ton in/antly1 !re=e1 despat*$ a lett] to ,colonel ,wade1 :o 0 9 tempor>y comm& at ,we/ ,po9t4 ,g5]al ,arnold is gone to ! enemy1 writes he4 ,i reque/ t y w be z vigilant z possible1 & z ! enemy may h x 9 contemplation to attempt "s ent]prise1 ev5 to-night1 aga9/ ^! po/s1 ,i wi% y to make1 imm$iately aft] ! receipt ( ?is1 ! be/ disposition y c ( y\r =ce1 s z to h a proportion ( m5 9 ea* "w on ! we/ side ( ! riv]4 ,a regim5t /ation$ 9 ! ,highl&s 0 ord]$ to ! same duty1 z well z a body ( ! ,massa*usetts militia f ,fi%kill4 ,at half-pa/ sev5 9 ! ev5+1 ,wa%+ton wrote to ,g5]al ,gre5e1 :o1 9 8 abs5ce1 comm&$ ! army at ,tappan2 urg+ him to put ! left division 9 motion z soon z possible1 ) ord]s to proce$ to ,k+'s ,f]ry1 :]e1 or be=e !y %\ld arrive !re1 !y w\ld be met ) fur!r ord]s4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,mrs4 ,arnold rema9$ 9 h] room 9 a /ate bord]+ on fr5zy4 ,arnold might well confide 9 ! humanity & delicacy ( ,wa%+ton 9 respect to h]4 ,he reg>d$ h] ) ! s9c]e/ commis]ation1 acquitt+ h] ( all previ\s k ( h] husb&'s guilt4 ,dur+ ! brief "t %e rema9$ at ! ,rob9son ,h\se1 %e 0 treat$ ) ! utmo/ def]5ce & delicacy1 b soon set (f "u a passport ( ,wa%+ton1 = h] fa!r's h\se 9 ,philadelphia4 ,on ! #bf? ( ,septemb]1 ! day aft] ! treason ( ,arnold _h be5 reveal$ to ,wa%+ton1 ,&r arriv$ at ! ,rob9son ,h\se1 hav+ be5 br\ght on 9 ! night1 "u escort & 9 *>ge ( ,major ,tallmadge4 ,wa%+ton made _m inquiries ( ! major1 b decl9$ to h ! prison] br\ght into 8 pres5ce1 app>5tly ent]ta9+ a /rong idea ( 8 moral obliquity1 f ! nature ( ! s*eme 9 :i* he _h be5 engag$1 & ! circum/ances "u :i* he _h be5 arre/$4 ,! same ev5+ he transmitt$ him to ,we/ ,po9t1 & %ortly aft]w>ds1 ,jo%ua ,h4 ,smi?1 :o _h likewise be5 arre/$4 ,/ill1 n consid]+ !m secure ev5 !re1 he det]m9$ on ! foll[+ day to s5d !m on to ! camp4 ,major ,tallmadge cont9u$ to h ! *>ge ( ,&r4 ,n reg>d+ him f ! same anxi\s po9t ) ! comm&]-9-*ief1 & hav+ _h opportunities ( acquir+ a p]sonal k ( him1 he _h become fasc9at$ by 8 engag+ qualities4 ,! ease & affability ( 8 mann]s1 writes he1 poli%$ by ! ref9em5t ( good society & a f9i%$ education1 made him a mo/ delightful companion4 ,x (t5 drew te>s f my eyes to f9d him s agreeable 9 conv]sation on diff]5t subjects1 :5 ,i reflect$ on 8 future fate1 & t too1 z ,i fe>$1 s ne> at h&4 ,e>ly on ! morn+ ( ! #bh?1 ! prison]s 7 emb>k$ 9 a b>ge1 to be convey$ f ,we/ ,po9t to ,k+'s ,f]ry4 ,aft] disemb>k+ at ,k+'s ,f]ry1 ne> ,/ony ,po9t1 !y set (f = ,tappan "u ! escort ( a body ( horse4 ,z !y approa*$ ! ,clove1 a deep defile 9 ! re> ( ! ,highl&s1 ,&r1 :o rode beside ,tallmadge1 became solicit\s to "k ! op9ion ( ! latt] z to :at w\ld be ! result ( 8 capture1 & 9 :at light he w\ld be reg>d$ by ,g5]al ,wa%+ton & by a milit>y tribunal1 %\ld "o be ord]$4 ,tallmadge evad$ ! "q z long z possible1 b be+ urg$ to a full & explicit reply1 gave x1 he says1 9 ! foll[+ words3 ,i _h a mu*-lov$ classmate 9 ,yale ,college1 by ! "n ( ,na?an ,hale1 :o ent]$ ! army 9 #agge4 ,imm$iately aft] ! battle ( ,long ,isl&1 ,g5]al ,wa%+ton want$ in=mation respect+ ! /r5g?1 position1 & probable movem5ts ( ! enemy4 ,capta9 ,hale t5d]$ 8 s]vices1 w5t ov] to ,brooklyn1 & 0 tak51 j z he 0 pass+ ! outpo/s ( ! enemy on 8 return2 said ,i ) emphasis--',d y rememb] ! sequel ( ! /ory8' ',yes1' said ,&r4 ',he 0 hang$ z a spy6 ,b y surely d n consid] 8 case & m9e alike8' ',yes1 precisely simil>4'#c ,footnote #c3 ,! fate ( ! h]oic y\? "h allud$ to1 des]ves a m ample notice4 ,born 9 ,cov5try1 ,connecticut1 ,june #f?1 #agee1 he ent]$ ,yale ,college 9 #aggj1 & graduat$ ) "s di/9ction 9 ,septemb]1 #aggc4 ,on quitt+ college he engag$ z a tea*]1 z is common ) "y m5 9 ,new ,engl&1 :ile /udy+ = a pr(ession4 ,8 half-=m$ purpose 0 to devote himself to ! m9i/ry4 ,he 0 tea*+ at ,new ,london1 :5 an express arriv$1 br++ tid+s ( ! outbreak at ,lex+ton4 ,a t[n meet+ 0 call$1 & ,hale 0 among ! mo/ ard5t ( ! speak]s1 propos+ an in/ant m>* to ! sc5e ( ho/ilities1 & (f]+ to volunte]4 ,he s]v$ 9 ! army be=e ,bo/on z a lieut5ant2 prevail$ on 8 company to ext5d _! t]m ( s]vice by (f]+ !m 8 own pay1 & = 8 good conduct receiv$ f ,congress ! commission ( capta94 ,he comm&$ a company 9 ,colonel ,kn[lton's regim5t 9 ! foll[+ ye>4 ,aft] ! disa/r\s battle ( ,long ,isl&1 ,wa%+ton appli$ to t (fic] = a compet5t p]son to p5etrate ! enemy's camp1 & procure intellig5ce ( _! designs4 ,hale1 9 ! ardor ( patriotism1 volunte]$ = ! un5viable ent]prise1 ?\gh fully aw>e ( its p]il1 & ! consequ5ces ( capture4 ,assum+ 8 old "* z s*oolma/]1 he cross$ ! ,s\nd at night f ,norwalk to ,hunt+ton on ,long ,isl&1 visit$ ! ,briti% encampm5ts unsuspect$1 made draw+s ( ! enemy's works1 & not$ d[n memor&a 9 ,lat9 ( ! in=mation he ga!r$1 & !n retrac$ 8 /eps to ,hunt+ton1 :]e a boat 0 to meet him & convey him back to ! ,connecticut %ore4 ,un=tunately a ,briti% gu>d %ip 0 at t "t an*or$ out ( view 9 ! ,s\nd1 & _h s5t a boat on %ore = wat]4 ,hale mi/ook x = ! expect$ boat1 & did n discov] 8 mi/ake until he f\nd himself 9 ! h&s ( enemies4 ,he 0 /ripp$ & se>*$1 ! plans & memor&a 7 f\nd conceal$ 9 ! soles ( 8 %oes1 & prov$ him to be a spy4 ,he 0 convey$ to ! gu>d %ip1 & !nce to ,new ,york1 :]e he 0 l&$ on ! #ba/ ( ,septemb]1 ! day ( ! great fire4 ,he 0 tak5 to ,g5]al ,h[e's head-qu>t]s1 & aft] brief p>ley ) 8 judge1 ord]$ = execution ! next morn+ at daybreak4 ,8 patriot _s %one =? 9 8 dy+ words--,i only regret t ,i h b "o life to lose = my c\ntry4 ,! capture ( ,&r caus$ a great s5sation at ,new ,york4 ,he 0 univ]sally popul> ) ! army1 & an especial favorite ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton4 ,! latt] address$ a lett] to ,wa%+ton on ! #bi?1 claim+ ! release ( ,&r on simil> gr\nd to t urg$ by ,colonel ,rob9son--8 hav+ visit$ ,arnold at ! p>ticul> reque/ ( t g5]al (fic]1 & "u ! sanction ( a flag ( truce2 & 8 hav+ be5 /opp$ :ile travell+ "u ,arnold's passports4 ,! same lett] inclos$ "o address$ by ,arnold to ,sir ,h5ry1 & int5d$ z a k9d ( c]tificate ( ! innoc5ce ( ,&r4 ,i comm&$ at ! "t at ,we/ ,po9t1 writes ! r5egade1 _h an und\bt$ "r to s5d my flag ( truce to ,major ,&r1 :o came to me "u t protection1 &1 hav+ held conv]sation ) him1 ,i deliv]$ him confid5tial pap]s 9 my own h&-writ+ to deliv] to y\r ,excell5cy4 ,nei!r ! (ficial dem& ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 nor ! impud5t c]tificate ( ,arnold1 _h any effect on ! /eady m9d ( ,wa%+ton4 ,he consid]$ ! circum/ances "u :i* ,&r _h be5 tak5 su* z w\ld h ju/ifi$ ! mo/ summ>y proce$+s1 b he det]m9$ to ref] ! case to ! exam9ation & decision ( a bo>d ( g5]al (fic]s1 :i* he conv5$ on ! #bi? ( ,septemb]1 ! day aft] 8 arrival at ,tappan4 ,x 0 compos$ ( six major-g5]als--,gre5e1 ,/irl+1 ,/4 ,clair1 ,lafayette1 ,r4 ,h[e1 & ,/eub52 & eight brigadi]s--,p>sons1 ,jas4 ,cl9ton1 ,knox1 ,glov]1 ,pat]son1 ,h&1 ,hunt+don1 & ,/>k4 ,g5]al ,gre5e1 :o 0 well v]s$ 9 milit>y law1 & 0 a man ( s\nd head & k9d he>t1 0 presid5t1 & ,colonel ,john ,lawr5ce1 judge advocate-g5]al4 ,colonel ,alex&] ,hamilton gives1 9 lett]s to 8 fri5ds1 _m int]e/+ p>ticul>s conc]n+ ! conduct ( ! prison]4 ,:5 br\ght be=e ! bo>d ( (fic]s1 writes he1 he met ) e m>k ( indulg5ce1 & 0 requir$ to answ] no int]rogatory :i* w\ld ev5 emb>rass 8 feel+s4 ,on 8 "p1 :ile he c>efully conceal$ ev]y?+ t might implicate o!rs1 he frankly confess$ all ! facts relat+ to himself1 & ^u 8 confession1 )\t ! tr\ble ( exam9+ a witness1 ! bo>d made up _! report4 ,x briefly /at$ ! circum/ances ( ! case1 & conclud$ ) ! op9ion ( ! c\rt1 t ,major ,&r1 adjutant-g5]al ( ! ,briti% army1 ought to be consid]$ a spy f ! enemy1 &1 agreeably to ! law & usage ( nations1 ought to suff] dea?4 ,&r met ! result ) manly firmness4 ,ev5 9 ?is situation ( ga!r+ horrors1 he ?\ght ( o!rs m ?an ( himself4 ,!re is only "o ?+ t di/urbs my tranquillity1 said he to ,hamilton4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton has be5 too good to me2 he has be5 lavi% ( 8 k9dness4 ,i am b\nd to him by too _m obligations1 & love him too well1 to be> ! ?\ght t he %\ld reproa* himself1 or o!rs %\ld reproa* him1 on ! supposition ( my hav+ conceiv$ myself oblig$1 by 8 in/ructions1 to run ! risk ,i did4 ,i w\ld n = ! _w leave a /+ 9 8 m9d t %\ld embitt] 8 future days4 ,he c\ld sc>ce f9i% ! s5t5ce2 bur/+ into te>s1 9 spite ( 8 ef=ts to suppress !m1 & ) difficulty collect$ himself en\gh aft]w>ds to add1 ,i wi% to be p]mitt$ to assure him t ,i did n act "u ?is impression1 b submitt$ to a necessity impos$ ^u me1 z contr>y to my own incl9ation z to 8 wi%es4 ,8 reque/ 0 compli$ )1 & he wrote a lett] to ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton to ! above purport4 ,he made m5tion also ( 8 "m & ?ree si/]s1 to :om ! value ( 8 commission w\ld be an object4 ,x is ne$less1 said he1 to be m explicit on ?is subject2 ,i am p]suad$ ( y\r ,excell5cy's goodness4 ,?is lett] accompani$ "o f ,wa%+ton to ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 /at+ ! report ( ! bo>d ( inquiry1 omitt+ ! s5t5ce4 ,capta9 ,a>on ,ogd51 a wor?y (fic] ( ! ,new ,j]sey l9e1 0 select$ by ,wa%+ton to be> ^! despat*es to ! enemy's po/ at ,paulus ,hook1 !nce to be convey$ across ! ,hudson to ,new ,york4 ,be=e 8 dep>ture1 he call$ by ,wa%+ton's reque/ on ! ,m>quis ,lafayette1 :o gave him in/ructions to s\nd ! (fic] comm&+ at t po/ :e!r ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton might n be will+ to deliv] up ,arnold 9 ex*ange = ,&r4 ,ogd5 arriv$ at ,paulus ,hook 9 ! ev5+1 & made ! sugge/ion1 z if incid5tally1 9 ! c\rse ( conv]sation4 ,! (fic] cross$ ! riv] be=e morn+1 & communicat$ ! matt] to ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 b ! latt] in/antly reject$ ! exp$i5t z incompatible ) honor & milit>y pr9ciple4 ,! execution 0 to h tak5 place on ! #a/ ( ,octob]1 at five o'clock 9 ! aft]noon2 b 9 ! int]im ,wa%+ton receiv$ a second lett] f ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 dat$ ,septemb] #cj?1 express+ an op9ion t ! bo>d ( inquiry _h n be5 rightly in=m$ ( all ! circum/ances on :i* a judgm5t ought to be =m$1 & t1 9 ord] t he might be p]fectly appris$ ( ! /ate ( ! matt] be=e he proce$$ to put t judgm5t 9 execution1 he %\ld s5d a commission on ! foll[+ day1 compos$ ( ,lieut5ant-gov]nor ,elliot1 ,william ,smi?1 *ief ju/ice ( ! prov9ce1 & ,lieut5ant-g5]al ,rob]tson1 to wait ne> ,dobbs' ,f]ry = p]mission & safe conduct to meet ,wa%+ton1 or su* p]sons z he %\ld appo9t to conv]se ) !m on ! subject4 ,?is lett] caus$ a po/ponem5t ( ! execution1 & ,g5]al ,gre5e 0 s5t to meet ! commission]s at ,dobbs' ,f]ry4 ,!y came up 9 ! morn+ ( ! #a/ ( ,octob]1 9 a s*oon]1 ) a flag ( truce1 & 7 accompani$ by ,colonel ,bev]ley ,rob9son4 ,g5]al ,rob]tson1 h[ev]1 0 ! only commission] p]mitt$ to l&1 ! o!rs n be+ milit>y (fic]s4 ,a long conf]5ce took place betwe5 him & ,g5]al ,gre5e1 )\t any agreem5t ( op9ion ^u ! "q at issue4 ,gre5e return$ to camp promis+ to report fai?fully to ,wa%+ton ! argum5ts urg$ by ,rob]tson1 & to in=m ! latt] ( ! result4 ,gre5e1 9 a brief lett] to ,g5]al ,rob]tson1 in=m$ him t he _h z full a report ( _! conf]5ce to ! comm&]-9-*ief z 8 memory w\ld s]ve1 b t x _h made no alt]ation 9 ,wa%+ton's op9ion & det]m9ation4 ,rob]tson 0 piqu$ at ! brevity ( ! note1 & pr(ess$ to d\bt :e!r ,gre5e's memory _h s]v$ him ) suffici5t fulness & exactness2 he address$ !re=e to ,wa%+ton 8 own /atem5t ( 8 reason+ on ! subject2 aft] despat*+ :i*1 he & ! o!r commission]s return$ 9 ! s*oon] to ,new ,york4 ,illu/ration3 ,,major ,,john ,,&r4 ,vol4 ,,iv4 ,dur+ ?is day ( respite ,&r _h conduct$ himself ) 8 usual tranquillity4 ,a lik5ess ( himself1 seat$ at a table 9 8 gu>d-room1 :i* he sket*$ ) a p5 & gave to ! (fic] on gu>d1 is /ill extant4 ,x be+ ann\nc$ to him t "o o'clock on ! foll[+ day 0 fix$ on = 8 execution1 he rem>k$1 t s9ce x 0 8 lot to die1 !re 0 /ill a *oice 9 ! mode2 he !re=e address$ a note to ,wa%+ton1 conclud+ z foll[s3 ,let me hope1 sir1 t if aught 9 my "* impresses y ) e/eem t[>ds me2 if aught 9 my mis=tunes m>ks me z ! victim ( policy & n ( res5tm5t1 ,i %all exp]i5ce ! op]ation ( ^! feel+s 9 y\r brea/ by be+ in=m$ t ,i am n to die on a gibbet4 ,_h ,wa%+ton consult$ 8 feel+s m]ely1 ?is affect+ appeal might n h be5 9 va91 =1 ?\gh n impulsive1 he 0 em95tly b5evol5t4 ,he _h no popul> c5sure to appreh5d %\ld he ex]cise indulg5ce1 = ! popul> feel+ 0 ) ! prison]4 ,b he _h a high & t5aci\s s5se ( ! duties & responsibilities ( 8 position1 & nev] m ?an 9 ?is try+ mom5t1 :5 he _h to elevate himself above ! contagi\s sympa?ies ( ^? ar\nd him1 dismiss all p]sonal consid]ations1 & reg>d ! peculi> circum/ances ( ! case4 ,! long c\rse ( insidi\s op]ations :i* _h be5 pursu$ to und]m9e ! loyalty ( "o ( 8 mo/ tru/$ (fic]s2 ! greatness ( ! evil :i* ! treason w\ld h effect$1 if successful2 ! unc]ta9ty h[ f> ! enemy _h c>ri$1 or might /ill be c>ry+1 _! s*eme ( corruption1 = anonym\s intimations spoke ( trea*]y 9 o!r qu>t]s2 all ^! consid]ations po9t$ ?is out z a case 9 :i* a signal example 0 requir$4 ,he took c\nsel ) "s ( 8 g5]al (fic]s4 ,_! op9ions co9cid$ ) 8 own--t "u pres5t circum/ances1 x 0 important to give a signal w>n+ to ! enemy1 by a rigor\s obs]vance ( ! rules ( w> & ! usages ( nations 9 l cases4 ,b al?\gh ,&r's reque/ z to ! mode ( 8 dea? 0 n to be grant$1 x 0 ?\ght be/ to let him rema9 9 unc]ta9ty on ! subject2 no answ]1 !re=e1 0 return$ to 8 note4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #b;d1 he ma9ta9$ a calm demeanor1 ?\gh all ar\nd him 7 gloomy & sil5t4 ,he ev5 rebuk$ 8 s]vant = %$d+ te>s4 ,hav+ breakfa/$1 he dress$ himself ) c>e 9 ! full uni=m ( a ,briti% (fic]1 :i* he _h s5t = to ,new ,york1 plac$ 8 hat ^u ! table1 & acco/+ ! (fic]s on gu>d--,i am ready1 said he1 at any mom5t g5tlem5 to wait ^u y4 ,he walk$ to ! place ( execution betwe5 two subalt]n (fic]s1 arm 9 arm1 ) a s]5e c\nt5ance1 b[+ to sev]al g5tlem5 :om he knew4 ,colonel ,tallmadge accompani$ him1 & we quote 8 words3 ,:5 he came )9 sight ( ! gibbet1 he appe>$ to be />tl$1 & inquir$ ) "s emotion :e!r he 0 n to be %ot4 ,be+ in=m$ t ! mode fir/ appo9t$ = 8 dea? c\ld n consi/5tly be alt]$1 he exclaim$1 ',h[ h>d is my fate6' b imm$iately add$1 'x w soon be ov]4' ,i !n %ook h&s ) him "u ! gall[s1 & retir$4 ,all ?+s be+ ready1 he /epp$ into ! wagon2 appe>$ to %r9k = an in/ant1 b recov]+ himself1 exclaim$3 ,x w be b a mom5t>y pang6 ,tak+ (f 8 hat & /ock1 & op5+ 8 %irt coll>1 he delib]ately adju/$ ! noose to 8 neck1 aft] :i* he took out a h&k]*ief1 & ti$ x ov] 8 eyes4 ,be+ told by ! (fic] 9 comm& t 8 arms mu/ be b\nd1 he drew out a second h&k]*ief1 ) :i* !y 7 p9ion$4 ,colonel ,scammel n[ told him t he _h an opportunity to speak1 if he desir$ x4 ,8 only reply 01 ,i pray y to be> witness t ,i meet my fate l a brave man4 ,! wagon mov$ f "u him1 & left him susp5d$4 ,he di$ almo/ )\t a /ruggle4 ,8 rema9s 7 int]r$ )9 a few y>ds ( ! place ( 8 execution2 :5ce !y 7 transf]r$ to ,engl& 9 #ahba1 by ! ,briti% consul1 !n resid5t 9 ,new ,york1 & 7 buri$ 9 ,we/m9/] ,abbey1 ne> a mural monum5t :i* _h be5 erect$ to 8 memory4 ,wa%+ton1 9 a lett] to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 pass$ a high eulogium on ! captors ( ,&r1 & recomm5d$ !m = a h&some gratuity4 ,congress accord+ly express$1 9 a =mal vote1 a high s5se ( _! virtu\s & patriotic conduct2 aw>d$ to ea* ( !m a f>m1 a p5sion = life ( two hundr$ doll>s1 & a silv] m$al1 be>+ on "o side an escut*eon on :i* 0 engrav$ ! ^w ,,fidelity1 & on ! o!r side ! motto1 ,v9cit amor ,patri4 ,^! m$als 7 deliv]$ to !m by ,g5]al ,wa%+ton at head-qu>t]s1 ) impressive c]emony4 ,jo%ua ,h4 ,smi?1 :o aid$ 9 br++ ,&r & ,arnold toge!r1 0 tri$ by a c\rt-m>tial1 on a *>ge ( p>ticipat+ 9 ! treason1 b 0 acquitt$1 no pro( appe>+ ( 8 hav+ _h any k ( ,arnold's plot1 ?\gh x 0 ?\ght he mu/ h be5 consci\s ( some?+ wrong 9 an int]view s my/]i\sly conduct$4 ,arnold 0 n[ made brigadi]-g5]al 9 ! ,briti% s]vice1 & put on an (ficial level ) honorable m5 :o scorn$ to associate ) ! traitor4 ,:at gold5 rew>d he 0 to h receiv$ _h 8 treason be5 successful1 is n kn[n2 b six ?\s& ?ree hundr$ & fifte5 p\nds /]l+ 7 paid to him1 z a comp5sation = losses :i* he pret5d$ to h suff]$ 9 go+ ov] to ! enemies ( 8 c\ntry4 ,! vile/ culprit1 h[ev]1 %r9ks f su/a9+ ! obloquy ( 8 crimes4 ,%ortly aft] 8 arrival 9 ,new ,york1 ,arnold publi%$ an address to ! ,inhabitants ( ,am]ica1 9 :i* he endeavor$ to v9dicate 8 conduct4 ,he alleg$ t he _h orig9ally tak5 up arms m]ely to aid 9 obta9+ a r$ress ( grievances4 ,he _h consid]$ ! ,decl>ation ( ,indep5d5ce precipitate1 & ! reasons = x obviat$1 by ! subsequ5t pr(f]s ( ! ,briti% gov]nm5t2 & he inveigh$ aga9/ ,congress = reject+ ^? (f]s1 )\t submitt+ !m to ! p4 ,f9ally1 ! treaty ) ,france1 a pr\d1 anci5t & crafty foe1 ! enemy ( ! ,prote/ant fai? & ( real lib]ty1 _h complet$1 he said1 ! measure ( 8 indignation1 & det]m9$ him to ab&on a cause su/a9$ by iniquity & controll$ by usurp]s4 ,besides ?is address1 he issu$ a proclamation invit+ ! (fic]s & soldi]s ( ! ,am]ican army1 :o _h ! real int]e/ ( _! c\ntry at he>t1 & :o 7 det]m9$ to be no long] ! tools & dupes ( ,congress1 & ( ,france1 to rally "u ! royal /&>d1 & fight = true ,am]ican lib]ty2 hold+ out promises ( l>ge b\nties & lib]al subsi/5ce1 ) comp5sation = all ! implem5ts & acc\trem5ts ( w> !y might br+ ) !m4 ,bo? ! address & ! proclamation 7 reg>d$ by ,am]icans ) ! contempt !y m]it$4 ,none ralli$ to ! /&>d ( ! r5egade b a few des]t]s & refugees1 :o 7 already )9 ! ,briti% l9es1 & prep>$ = any desp]ate or despicable s]vice4 ,mrs4 ,arnold1 on arriv+ at h] fa!r's h\se 9 ,philadelphia1 _h decid$ on a sep>ation f h] husb&1 to :om %e c\ld n endure ! ?\ghts ( return+ aft] 8 di%onor4 ,?is c\rse1 h[ev]1 0 n all[$ h]4 ,! executive c\ncil1 wrongfully suspect+ h] ( hav+ aid$ 9 ! correspond5ce betwe5 h] husb& & ,&r1 kn[+ its treasonable t5d5cy1 ord]$ h] to leave ! ,/ate )9 f\rte5 days1 & n to return dur+ ! cont9uance ( ! w>4 ,we tri$ e means1 writes "o ( h] connections1 to prevail on ! c\ncil to p]mit h] to /ay among u4 ,x 0 all 9 va91 &1 /rongly aga9/ h] w1 %e rejo9$ h] husb& 9 ,new ,york4 ,%e return$ home b once1 ab\t five ye>s aft] h] exile1 & 0 treat$ ) su* coldness & neglect t %e decl>$ %e nev] c\ld come aga94 ,9 ,engl& h] *>ms & virtues1 x is said1 procur$ h] sympa?y & fri5d%ip1 & help$ to su/a9 ! social position ( h] husb&1 :o1 h[ev]1 0 g5]ally slight$1 & sometimes insult$4 ,%e di$ 9 ,london1 9 ! w9t] ( #agif4 ,,*apt] ,,lviii4 ,,plan ,,to ,,entrap ,,arnold4--,,projects ,,aga9/ ,,new ,,york4 ,at ?is "t a plan 0 =m$ at ,wa%+ton's sugge/ion to get possession ( ! p]son ( ,arnold4 ,! ag5t pit*$ ^u by ,lee = ! purpose1 0 ! s]geant-major ( cavalry 9 8 legion1 ,john ,*ampe by "n1 a "y ,virg9ian ab\t tw5ty-f\r ye>s ( age4 ,by _m promises & mu* p]suasion1 ,lee br\ght him to engage 9 ! attempt4 ,*ampe 0 to make a pret5d$ des]tion to ! enemy at ,new ,york4 ,!re he 0 to enli/ 9 a corps :i* ,arnold 0 rais+1 ins9uate himself into "s m5ial or milit>y situation ab\t 8 p]son1 & wat*+ = a favorable mom5t1 01 ) ! aid ( a conf$]ate f ,new>k1 to seize him 9 ! night1 gag him1 & br+ him across ! ,hudson into ,b]g5 woods1 9 ! ,j]seys4 ,wa%+ton1 9 approv+ ! plan1 enjo9$ & /ipulat$ t ,arnold %\ld be br\ght to him alive4 ,! pret5d$ des]tion ( ! s]geant took place on ! night ( ,octob] #bj?1 & 0 att5d$ ) difficulties4 ,he _h to evade patrols ( horse & foot1 beside /ation>y gu>ds & irregul> sc\t+ p>ties4 ,major ,lee c\ld r5d] him no assi/ance o!r ?an to delay pursuit1 %\ld 8 dep>ture be discov]$4 ,ab\t elev5 o'clock ! s]geant took 8 cloak1 valise1 & ord]ly book1 drew 8 horse f ! picket1 & m\nt+1 set out on 8 haz>d\s c\rse1 :ile ! major retir$ to re/4 ,he _h n be5 9 b$ half an h\r1 :5 ,capta9 ,c>nes1 (fic] ( ! day1 hurry+ into 8 qu>t]s1 gave ^w t "o ( ! patrols _h fall5 9 ) a dragoon1 :o1 on be+ *all5g$1 put spurs to 8 horse1 & escap$4 ,lee pret5d$ to be annoy$ by ! intrusion1 & to believe t ! pret5d$ dragoon 0 "s c\ntryman ( ! neighborhood4 ,! capta9 0 piqu$2 made a mu/] ( ! dragoons1 & return$ ) ^w t ! s]geant-major 0 miss+1 :o _h gone (f ) horse1 baggage1 arms1 & ord]ly book4 ,lee 0 n[ compell$ to ord] out a p>ty 9 pursuit "u ,cornet ,middleton1 b 9 s do+1 he contriv$ s _m delays1 t1 by ! "t !y 7 9 ! saddle1 ,*ampe _h an h\r's />t4 ,8 pursu]s1 too1 7 oblig$ 9 ! c\rse ( ! night1 to halt occasionally1 dism\nt & exam9e ! road1 to guide !mselves by ! horse's tracks4 ,at daybreak !y press$ =w>d m rapidly1 & f ! summit ( a hill descri$ ,*ampe n m ?an half a mile 9 front4 ,! s]geant at ! same mom5t caught sight ( 8 pursu]s1 & n[ ! *ase became desp]ate4 ,*ampe _h orig9ally int5d$ to make = ,paulus ,hook b *ang$ 8 c\rse1 ?rew 8 pursu]s at fault1 & succe$$ 9 gett+ abrea/ ( two ,briti% galleys at an*or ne> ! %ore beyond ,b]g54 ,he _h no "t to lose4 ,cornet ,middleton 0 b two or ?ree hundr$ y>ds beh9d him4 ,?r[+ himself (f 8 horse1 & runn+ ?r\gh a m>%1 he plung$ into ! riv]1 & call$ to ! galleys = help4 ,a boat 0 s5t to 8 assi/ance1 & he 0 convey$ on bo>d ( "o ( ^? vessels4 ,= a "t ! :ole plan promis$ to be successful4 ,*ampe enli/$ 9 ,arnold's corps2 0 employ$ ab\t 8 p]son2 & e arrangem5t 0 made to surprise him at night 9 a g>d5 9 ! re> ( 8 qu>t]s1 convey him to a boat1 & f]ry him across ! ,hudson4 ,on ! appo9t$ night1 ,lee1 ) ?ree dragoons & ?ree l$ horses1 0 9 ! woods ( ,hobok51 on ! ,j]sey %ore1 wait+ to receive ! captive4 ,h\r aft] h\r pass$ away--no boat approa*$--day broke2 & ! major ) 8 dragoons & 8 l$ horses1 return$ p]plex$ & disappo9t$ to ! camp4 ,x subsequ5tly prov$ t on ! day prec$+ ! night fix$ on = ! capture1 ,arnold _h remov$ 8 qu>t]s to ano!r "p ( ! t[n1 & t ! ,am]ican legion1 consi/+ *iefly ( ,am]ican des]t]s1 _h be5 transf]r$ f _! b>racks to "o ( ! transports4 ,among ! troops ?us transf]r$ 0 ,john ,*ampe3 nor 0 he able = a long "t to effect 8 escape1 & resume 8 real "* ( a loyal & patriotic soldi]4 ,he 0 rew>d$ :5 he did s1 by ! munific5ce ( ! comm&]-9-*ief1 & ! admiration ( 8 old comrades 9 arms4 ,we h "h to note ! alt]$ =tunes ( ! once prosp]\s ,g5]al ,gates4 ,! sudd5 annihilation ( an army f :i* s mu* _h be5 expect$1 & ! retreat ( ! g5]al be=e ! field 0 absolutely lo/1 appe>$ to dem& a /rict inve/igation4 ,congress !re=e pass$ a resolution 7,octob] #e?71 requir+ ,wa%+ton to ord] a c\rt ( inquiry into ! conduct ( ,gates z comm&] ( ! ,s\!rn army1 & to appo9t "s o!r (fic] to ! comm& until ! inquiry %\ld be made4 ,wa%+ton at once select$ ,gre5e = ! important tru/4 ,8 *oice 0 9 concurr5ce ) ! express$ wi%es ( ! delegates ( ! ?ree ,s\!rn ,/ates1 convey$ to him by "o ( _! numb]4 ,) reg>d to ! c\rt ( inquiry1 ,b>on ,/eub51 :o 0 to accompany ,gre5e to ! ,s\? 0 to preside1 & ! memb]s ( ! c\rt 7 to be su* g5]al & field-(fic]s ( ! ,cont95tal troops z 7 n pres5t at ! battle ( ,camd51 or hav+ be5 pres5t1 7 n want$ z witnesses1 or 7 p]sons to :om ,g5]al ,gates _h no objection4 ,! affair 0 to be conduct$ ) ! greate/ imp>tiality1 & ) z mu* despat* z circum/ances w\ld p]mit4 ,ravag+ incursions f ,canada _h h>ass$ ! nor!rn p>ts ( ! ,/ate ( ,new ,york ( late1 & laid desolate "s p>ts ( ! c\ntry f :i* ,wa%+ton _h hop$ to receive great supplies ( fl\r = ! armies4 ,major ,c>leton1 a nephew ( ,sir ,guy1 at ! head ( a motley =ce1 ,european1 ,tory1 & ,indian1 _h captur$ ,=ts ,anne & ,george4 ,sir ,john ,johnson also1 ) ,joseph ,brant1 & a mongrel half-savage crew1 _h laid wa/e ! f]tile region ( ! ,mohawk ,riv]1 & burn$ ! villages ( ,s*oh>ie & ,caughnawaga4 ,! greate/ al>m prevail$ ?r\gh\t ! neighbor+ c\ntry4 ,gov]nor ,cl9ton himself took ! field at ! head ( ! militia1 b be=e he arriv$ at ! sc5e ( mis*ief1 ! m>aud]s _h be5 enc\nt]$ & driv5 back by ,g5]al ,van ,r5ssela] & ! militia ( ^? p>ts2 n1 h[ev]1 until !y _h ne>ly de/roy$ ! settlem5ts on ! ,mohawk4 ,wa%+ton n[ put ,brigadi]-g5]al ,james ,cl9ton 7! gov]nor's bro!r7 9 comm& ( ! ,nor!rn dep>tm5t4 ,! /ate ( ! army 0 gr[+ m & m a subject ( solicitude to ! comm&]-9-*ief4 ,he felt we>y ( /ruggl+ on ) su* scanty means1 & su* va/ responsibility4 ,! campaign1 :i* at its comm5cem5t _h seem$ pregnant ) favorable ev5ts1 _h prov$ /]ile & inactive1 & 0 draw+ to a close4 ,! %ort t]ms = :i* mo/ ( ! troops 7 enli/$ mu/ soon expire1 & !n ! pres5t army w\ld be r$uc$ to a m]e %ad[4 ,to suppose1 writes he1 t ?is great ,revolution c be accompli%$ by a tempor>y army1 t ?is army w be subsi/$ by ,/ate supplies1 & t taxation alone is adequate to our wants1 is 9 my op9ion absurd1 & z unreasonable z to expect an inv]sion 9 ! ord] ( nature to accommodate itself to our views4 ,if x 0 necess>y1 x c\ld be prov$ to any p]son ( a mod]ate und]/&+1 t an annual army1 rais$ on ! spur ( ! occasion1 besides be+ unqualifi$ = ! end design$1 is1 9 v>i\s ways :i* c\ld be enum]at$1 t5 times m exp5sive ?an a p]man5t body ( m5 "u good organization & milit>y discipl9e1 :i* nev] 0 nor ev] w be ! case ) new troops4 ,we w "h add t ! repeat$ & elaborate reason+s ( ,wa%+ton1 back$ by de> b\ght exp]i5ce1 sl[ly br\ght ,congress to adopt a sy/em sugge/$ by him = ! organization & support ( ! army1 accord+ to :i*1 troops 7 to be enli/$ to s]ve ?r\gh\t ! w>1 & all (fic]s :o cont9u$ 9 s]vice until ! return ( peace 7 to receive half pay dur+ life4 ,! ,m>quis ,lafayette at ?is "t comm&$ ! advance gu>d ( ,wa%+ton's army1 compos$ ( six battalions ( light infantry4 ,!y 7 bett] clad ?an ! o!r soldi]y2 9 trim uni=ms1 lea!rn helmets1 ) cre/s ( horse-hair4 ,! (fic]s 7 arm$ ) spontoons1 ! non-commission$ (fic]s ) fusees2 bo? ) %ort sabres :i* ! m>quis _h br\ght f ,france1 & pres5t$ to !m4 ,he 0 pr\d ( 8 troops1 & _h a "y man's ardor = active s]vice4 ,! inactivity :i* _h prevail$ = "s "t pa/ 0 intol]able to him4 ,! m>quis saw ) rep9+ ! campaign draw+ to a close1 & no?+ done t w\ld r\se ! p 9 ,am]ica1 & be spok5 ( at ! ,c\rt ( ,v]sailles4 ,he 0 urg5t ) ,wa%+ton t ! campaign %\ld be t]m9at$ by "s brilliant /roke4 ,compla9ts1 he h9t$1 _h be5 made 9 ,france ( ! prevail+ inactivity4 ,! brilliant /roke1 sugge/$ ) "s detail by ! m>quis1 0 a g5]al attack ^u ,=t ,wa%+ton1 & ! o!r po/s at ! nor? end ( ! isl& ( ,new ,york1 &1 "u c]ta9 circum/ances1 :i* he specifi$1 make a pu% = ! city4 ,wa%+ton reg>d$ ! project ( 8 "y & ard5t fri5d ) a m sob] & cauti\s eye4 ,x is impossible1 my de> m>quis1 replies he1 to desire m ard5tly ?an ,i d to t]m9ate ! campaign by "s happy /roke2 b we mu/ consult our means r ?an our wi%es1 & n endeavor to bett] our affairs by attempt+ ?+s1 :i* = want ( success may make !m worse4444 ,x w\ld1 9 my op9ion1 be imprud5t to ?r[ an army ( t5 ?\s& m5 ^u an isl&1 aga9/ n9e ?\s&1 exclusive ( seam5 & militia4 ,?is1 f ! acc\nts we h1 appe>s to be ! enemy's =ce4 ,all we c d at pres5t1 !re=e1 is to endeavor to ga9 a m c]ta9 k ( _! situation1 & act accord+ly4 ,! ,briti% po/s 9 "q 7 accord+ly reconnoitr$ f ! opposite banks ( ! ,hudson1 by ,colonel ,g\vion1 an able ,fr5* eng9e]4 ,prep>ations 7 made to c>ry ! s*eme into effect1 %\ld x be det]m9$ ^u1 :5 news 0 receiv$ ( ! unexpect$ & accid5tal appe>ance ( sev]al ,briti% arm$ vessels 9 ! ,hudson2 ! effect 0 to disconc]t ! plan & f9ally to cause x to be ab&on$4 ,"s p>ts ( ! s*eme 7 att5d$ ) success4 ,! vet]an ,/>k1 ) a deta*m5t ( tw5ty-five hundr$ m51 made an ext5sive =age 9 ,we/*e/] ,c\nty1 & ,major ,tallmadge ) eighty m51 *iefly dism\nt$ dragoons ( ,%eldon's regim5t1 cross$ 9 boats f ! ,connecticut %ore to ,long ,isl&1 :]e ! ,s\nd 0 tw5ty miles wide2 trav]s$ ! isl& on ! night ( ! #bb;d ( ,novemb]1 surpris$ ,=t ,george at ,coram1 captur$ ! g>rison ( fifty-two m51 demoli%$ ! =t1 set fire to magaz9es ( =age1 & recross$ ! ,s\nd to ,fairfield1 )\t ! loss ( a man3 an a*ievem5t :i* drew =? a high eulogium f ,congress4 ,at ! end ( ,novemb] ! army w5t into w9t]-qu>t]s2 ! ,p5nsylvania l9e 9 ! neighborhood ( ,morri/[n1 ! ,j]sey l9e ab\t ,pompton1 ! ,new ,engl& troops at ,we/ ,po9t1 & ! o!r po/s ( ! ,highl&s2 & ! ,new ,york l9e 0 /ation$ at ,albany1 to gu>d aga9/ any invasion f ,canada4 ,! ,fr5* army rema9$ /ation$ at ,newport1 except+ ! ,duke ( ,lauzun's legion1 :i* 0 canton$ at ,lebanon 9 ,connecticut4 ,wa%+ton's head-qu>t]s 7 e/abli%$ at ,new ,w9dsor1 on ! ,hudson4 ,we w n[ turn to ! ,s\? to note ! c\rse ( affairs 9 t qu>t] dur+ ! la/ few mon?s4 ,,*apt] ,,lix4 ,,! ,,w> ,,9 ,,! ,,s\?4--,,battle ,,( ,,k+',s ,,m\nta94 ,cornwallis hav+1 z he suppos$1 entirely cru%$ ! rebel cause 9 ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 by ! defeats ( ,gates & ,sumt]1 rema9$ = "s "t at ,camd51 deta9$ by ! excessive heat ( ! wea!r & ! sickness ( "p ( 8 troops1 brok5 d[n by ! h>d%ips ( campaign+ "u a s\!rn sun4 ,he await$ also supplies & re9=cem5ts4 ,imm$iately aft] ! victory at ,camd51 he _h ord]$ ! fri5ds to royalty 9 ,nor? ,c>ol9a to arm & int]cept ! beat5 army ( ,g5]al ,gates1 promis+ t he w\ld m>* directly to ! bord]s ( t prov9ce 9 _! support3 he n[ deta*$ ,major ,patrick ,f]guson to its we/]n conf9es1 to keep ! w> alive 9 t qu>t]4 ,?is resolute p>tisan _h ) him 8 own corps ( light infantry1 & a body ( royali/ militia ( 8 own tra9+4 ,8 :ole =ce 0 betwe5 elev5 & twelve hundr$ m51 not$ = activity & al]tness1 & un9cumb]$ ) baggage or artill]y4 ,8 ord]s 7 to skirr ! m\nta9 c\ntry betwe5 ! ,catawba & ! ,yadk91 h>ass ! :igs1 inspirit ! tories1 & embody ! militia "u ! royal bann]4 ,?is done1 he 0 to repair to ,*>lotte1 ! capital ( ,meckl5burg ,c\nty1 :]e he w\ld f9d ,"l ,cornwallis1 :o int5d$ to make x 8 r5dezv\s4 ,%\ld he1 h[ev]1 9 ! c\rse ( 8 t\r1 be ?reat5$ by a sup]ior =ce1 he 0 imm$iately to return to ! ma9 army4 ,dur+ ! susp5se ( 8 active op]ations 9 ! field1 ,cornwallis in/itut$ rigor\s measures aga9/ ,am]icans :o cont9u$ "u arms4 ,among ^! 7 includ$ _m :o _h tak5 refuge 9 ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 ,a commission] 0 appo9t$ to take possession ( _! e/ates & prop]ty2 ( ! annual product ( :i* a "p 0 to be all[$ = ! support ( _! families1 ! residue to be appli$ to ! ma9t5ance ( ! w>4 ,lett]s f sev]al ( ! pr9cipal inhabitants ( ,*>le/on hav+ be5 f\nd 9 ! baggage ( ! captur$ ,am]ican g5]als1 ! =m] 7 accus$ ( break+ _! p>ole1 & hold+ a treasonable correspond5ce ) ! arm$ enemies ( ,engl&2 !y 7 9 consequ5ce conf9$ on bo>d ( prison %ips1 & aft]w>ds transport$ to ,/4 ,augu/9e 9 ,florida4 ,among ! prison]s tak5 9 ! late combats1 _m1 x 0 discov]$1 _h ,briti% protections 9 _! pockets2 ^! 7 deem$ am5able to ! p5alties ( ! proclamation issu$ by ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton on ! #c;d ( ,june2 !y 7 !re=e l$ =? f ! provo/ & hang$ almo/ )\t ! =m ( an inquiry4 ,^! measures c]ta9ly 7 n 9 keep+ ) ! "* = mod]ation & b5evol5ce usually giv5 to ,"l ,cornwallis2 b !y accord$ ) ! rancor\s _s manife/$ t[>d ea* o!r bo? by :igs & tories 9 ,s\!rn w>f>e4 ,cornwallis decamp$ f ,camd51 & set out = ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 ,9 ! subjugation ( t prov9ce1 he c\nt$ on ! co-op]ation ( ! troops :i* ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton 0 to s5d to ! l[] "p ( ,virg9ia1 :i*1 aft] r$uc+ ! ,virg9ians to ob$i5ce1 7 to jo9 8 lord%ip's /&>d on ! conf9es ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 ,advanc+ into ! latt] prov9ce1 he took po/ at ,*>lotte1 :]e he _h giv5 r5dezv\s to ,f]guson4 ,! surr\nd+ c\ntry 0 wild & rugg$1 cov]$ ) close & ?ick woods1 & cross$ 9 e direction by n>r[ roads4 ,! inhabitants 7 /an* :igs1 ) ! pugnaci\s _s ( ! old ,cov5ant]s4 ,in/ead ( rema9+ at home & receiv+ ! k+'s money 9 ex*ange = _! produce1 !y turn$ out ) _! rifles1 /ation$ !mselves 9 cov]t places1 & fir$ ^u ! =ag+ p>ties2 convoys ( provisions f ,camd5 _h to fight _! way1 & expresses 7 %ot d[n & _! despat*es seiz$4 ,! capture ( 8 expresses 0 a sore annoyance to ,cornwallis1 depriv+ him ( all intellig5ce conc]n+ ! movem5ts ( ,colonel ,f]guson1 ^: arrival he 0 anxi\sly await+4 ,! exp$ition ( t d\ghty p>tisan (fic] "h calls = especial notice4 ,he _h be5 *os5 = ?is milit>y t\r z be+ calculat$ to ga9 fri5ds by 8 conciliat+ disposition & mann]s4 ,he h[ev]1 _h a loyal hatr$ ( :igs1 & to 8 /&>d flock$ _m rancor\s tories1 besides outlaws & desp]adoes1 s t 8 progress ?r\gh ! c\ntry 0 att5d$ by _m exasp]at+ excesses4 ,he 0 on 8 way to jo9 ,cornwallis :5 a *ance = a signal exploit pres5t$ itself4 ,an ,am]ican =ce "u ,colonel ,elijah ,cl>ke1 ( ,georgia1 0 retreat+ to ! m\nta9 di/ricts ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 aft] an unsuccessful attack ^u ! ,briti% po/ at ,augu/a4 ,f]guson resolv$ to cut (f _! retreat4 ,turn+ t[>ds ! m\nta9s1 he made 8 way ?r\gh a rugg$ wild]ness & took po/ at ,gilb]t-t[n1 a small fronti] village ( log-h\ses4 ,all ( a sudd51 say ! ,briti% *ronicl]s j cit$1 a num]\s1 fi]ce & unexpect$ enemy sprung up 9 ! dep?s ( ! des]t4 ,! scatt]$ inhabitants ( ! m\nta9s assembl$ )\t noise or w>n+1 "u ! conduct ( six or sev5 ( _! militia colonels1 to ! numb] ( six hundr$ /rong1 d>+1 well-m\nt$ & excell5t horsem54 ,^! 7 ! p ( ! m\nta9s :i* =m ! fronti]s ( ! ,c>ol9as & ,georgia1 m\nta9 m51 z !y 7 commonly call$1 a h>dy race1 half huntsm51 half h]dsm54 ,beside ^!1 !re 7 o!r elem5ts ( w> sudd5ly ga!r+ 9 ,f]guson's vic9ity4 ,a b& ( :at 7 t]m$ ! wild & fi]ce inhabitants ( ,k5tucky1 ) m5 f o!r settlem5ts we/ ( ! ,alleghanies1 _h cross$ ! m\nta9s1 l$ by ,colonels ,campbell & ,boone1 to p\nce ^u a quantity ( ,indian goods at ,augu/a2 b _h pull$ up on he>+ ( ! repulse ( ,cl>ke4 ,! /\t yeom51 also1 ( ! di/rict ( ,n9ety-,six1 r\s$ by ! m>auds ( ,f]guson1 _h tak5 ! field1 "u ! conduct ( ,colonel ,james ,williams1 ( ,granville ,c\nty4 ,"h1 too1 7 h>d-rid]s & %>p-%oot]s1 f ,hol/on ,riv]1 ,p[el's ,valley1 ,botet\rt1 ,f9ca/le1 & o!r p>ts ( ,virg9ia1 comm&$ by ,colonels ,campbell1 ,clevel&1 ,%elby & ,sevi]4 ,su* 7 ! diff]5t bodies ( m\nta9e]s & backwoodsm51 sudd5ly draw+ toge!r f v>i\s p>ts to ! numb] ( ?ree ?\s&4 ,9 ?is exig5cy1 ,f]guson rememb]$ ! in/ructions ( ,cornwallis1 t he %\ld rejo9 him %\ld he f9d himself ?reat5$ by a sup]ior =ce2 break+ up 8 qu>t]s1 !re=e1 he pu%$ = ! ,briti% army1 s5d+ mess5g]s ahead to apprise 8 lord%ip ( 8 dang]4 ,un=tunately = him1 8 missives 7 int]cept$4 ,gilb]t-t[n _h n long be5 vacat$ by ,f]guson & 8 troops1 :5 ! motley ho/ we h describ$ ?rong$ 94 ,"s 7 on foot1 b ! great] "p on horseback4 ,"s 7 9 homespun g>b2 b ! mo/ "p 9 hunt+-%irts4 ,ea* man _h 8 long rifle & hunt+-knife1 8 wallet1 or knapsack & blanket1 & ei!r a buck's tail or sprig ( ev]gre5 9 8 hat4 ,!re 0 nei!r t5t nor t5t equipage1 nei!r baggage nor baggage-wagon to encumb] ! movem5ts ( t extemporane\s ho/4 ,be+ told t ,f]guson _h retreat$ by ! ,*]okee road t[>d ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 ab\t n9e hundr$ ( ! h>die/ & be/ m\nt$ set out 9 urg5t pursuit2 leav+ ^? :o 7 on foot1 or weakly m\nt$1 to foll[ on z fa/ z possible4 ,colonel ,william ,campbell1 ( ,virg9ia1 hav+ come f ! greate/ di/ance 0 all[$ to h comm& ( ! :ole p>ty2 b !re 0 n mu* ord] nor subord9ation4 ,ea* colonel l$ 8 own m5 9 8 own way4 ,a rapid & irregul> m>* 0 kept up all night 9 murky d>kness & ?r\gh a heavy ra94 ,ab\t daybreak !y cross$ ,broad ,riv]1 :]e an attack 0 appreh5d$4 ,n f9d+ ! enemy1 !y halt$1 lit _! fires1 made _! morn+'s meal1 & took a brief repose4 ,by n9e o'clock !y 7 aga9 on ! m>*4 ,! ra9y night _h be5 succe$$ by a bright ,octob] morn+1 & all 7 9 high spirits4 ,f]guson1 !y le>nt1 _h tak5 ! road t[>d ,k+'s ,m\nta91 ab\t twelve miles di/ant4 ,:5 )9 ?ree miles ( x _! sc\ts br\ght 9 ^w t he _h tak5 po/ on its summit4 ,! (fic]s n[ held a %ort consultation on horseback1 & !n proce$$4 ,! position tak5 by ,f]guson 0 a /rong "o4 ,k+'s ,m\nta9 rises out ( a brok5 c\ntry1 & is deta*$1 on ! nor?1 f inf]ior heights by a deep valley1 s z to resemble an insulat$ promontory ab\t half a mile 9 l5g?1 ) slop+ sides1 except+ on ! nor?4 ,! m\nta9 0 cov]$ = ! mo/ "p ) l(ty =e/ trees1 free f und]wood1 int]sp]s$ ) b\ld]s & masses ( gray rock4 ,! =e/ 0 suffici5tly op5 to give free passage to horsem54 ,dism\nt+ at a small /ream :i* runs ?r\gh a rav9e1 ! ,am]icans picket$ _! horses or ti$ !m to ! bran*es ( ! trees1 & gave !m 9 *>ge ( a small gu>d4 ,!y !n =m$ !mselves into ?ree divisions ( ne>ly equal size1 & prep>$ to /orm ! heights on ?ree sides4 ,campbell1 second$ by ,%elby1 0 to lead ! c5tre division2 ,sevi] ) ,mc,dowell ! "r1 & ,clevel& & ,williams ! left4 ,! divisions 7 to scale ! m\nta9 z ne>ly z possible at ! same "t4 ,! fight+ directions 7 9 fronti] /yle2--:5 once 9 action1 ev]yone mu/ act = himself4 ,! m5 7 n to wait = ! ^w ( comm&1 b to take good aim & fire z fa/ z possible4 ,:5 !y c\ld no long] hold _! gr\nd1 !y 7 to get beh9d trees1 or retreat a little1 & return to ! fight1 b nev] to g q (f4 ,campbell all[$ "t = ! flank+ divisions to move to ! "r & left along ! base ( ! m\nta91 & take _! prop] di/ances2 he !n pu%$ up 9 front ) ! c5tre division1 he & ,%elby ea* at ! head ( 8 m54 ,! fir/ fir+ 0 ab\t f\r o'clock1 :5 a picket 0 driv5 9 by ,clevel& & ,williams on ! left1 & pursu$ up ! m\nta94 ,campbell soon arriv$ )9 rifle di/ance ( ! cre/ ( ! m\nta91 :5ce a %eet$ fire ( musketry 0 op5$ ^u him4 ,he in/antly deploy$ 8 m51 po/$ !m beh9d trees1 & return$ ! fire ) deadly effect4 ,f]guson1 ru%$ out ) 8 regul>s1 made an impetu\s *>ge ) ! bayonet1 & dislodg+ 8 assailants f _! cov]ts1 began to drive !m d[n ! m\nta91 !y n hav+ a bayonet among !m4 ,he _h n proce$$ f>1 :5 a flank+ fire 0 op5$ by "o ( ! o!r divisions2 fac+ ab\t & attack+ ?is he 0 aga9 successful1 :5 a ?ird fire 0 op5$ f ano!r qu>t]4 ,?us1 z fa/ z "o division gave way be=e ! bayonet1 ano!r came to its relief2 :ile ^? :o _h giv5 way ralli$ & return$ to ! *>ge4 ,f]guson f\nd t he 0 completely 9 ! hunt]'s toils1 beset on e side2 b he /ood bravely at bay1 until ! gr\nd ar\nd him 0 /rew$ ) ! kill$ & w\nd$1 pick$ (f by ! fatal rifle4 ,8 m5 7 at l5g? brok51 & retreat$ 9 confusion along ! ridge4 ,he gallop$ f place to place endeavor+ to rally !m1 :5 a rifle ball br\ght him to ! gr\nd1 & 8 :ite horse 0 se5 c>e]+ d[n ! m\nta9 )\t a rid]4 ,?is clos$ ! bloody fight2 = ,f]guson's second 9 comm&1 see+ all fur!r resi/ance hopeless1 hoi/$ a :ite flag1 beat a p>ley & su$ = qu>t]s4 ,"o hundr$ & fifty ( ! enemy _h fall51 & z _m be5 w\nd$2 :ile ( ! ,am]icans1 b tw5ty 7 kill$1 ?\gh a consid]able numb] 7 w\nd$4 ,among ^? sla9 0 ,colonel ,james ,williams1 :o _h comm&$ ! troops ( ,n9ety-,six1 & prov$ himself "o ( ! mo/ d>+ ( ! p>tisan lead]s4 ,eight hundr$ & t5 m5 7 tak5 prison]s1 "o hundr$ ( :om 7 regul>s1 ! re/ royali/s4 ,! rancor awak5$ by civil w> 0 %[n 9 ! treatm5t ( "s ( ! prison]s4 ,a c\rt-m>tial 0 held ! day aft] ! battle1 & a numb] ( tory prison]s :o _h be5 bitt] 9 _! ho/ility to ! ,am]ican cause1 & flagiti\s 9 _! p]secution ( _! c\ntrym51 7 hang$4 ,?is 0 to rev5ge ! dea? ( ,am]ican prison]s hang$ at ,camd5 & else:]e4 ,! army ( m\nta9e]s & fronti] m51 ?us =tuit\sly congregat$1 did n attempt to foll[ up _! signal bl[4 ,!y _h no g5]al s*eme1 no plan ( campaign2 x 0 ! spontane\s ris+ ( ! sons ( ! soil1 to rev5ge x on its invad]s1 &1 hav+ effect$ _! purpose1 !y return$ 9 triumph to _! homes4 ,!y 7 little aw>e ( ! importance ( _! a*ievem5t4 ,! battle ( ,k+'s ,m\nta91 inconsid]able z x 0 9 ! numb]s engag$1 turn$ ! tide ( ,s\!rn w>f>e4 ,! de/ruction ( ,f]guson & 8 corps gave a complete *eck to ! exp$ition ( ,cornwallis4 ,he began to fe> = ! safety ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 liable to su* sudd5 irruptions f ! m\nta9s2 le/1 :ile he 0 fac+ to ! nor?1 ^! hordes ( />k-rid+ w>riors might ?r[ !mselves beh9d him1 & produce a popul> combu/ion 9 ! prov9ce he _h left4 ,he resolv$1 !re=e1 to return ) all spe$ to t prov9ce & provide = its security4 ,on ! #ad? ( ,octob] he comm5c$ 8 retrograde & mortify+ m>*1 conduct+ x 9 ! night1 & ) su* hurry & confusion1 t ne>ly tw5ty wagons1 lad5 ) baggage & supplies1 7 lo/4 ,z he proce$$1 ! ra9y season set 92 ! brooks & riv]s became swoll51 & almo/ impassable2 ! roads deep & miry2 provisions & =age scanty2 ! troops g5]ally sickly1 hav+ no t5ts4 ,at l5g? ! army arriv$ at ,w9nsbor\gh1 9 ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 ,h5ce1 by ord] ( ,cornwallis1 ,"l ,rawdon wrote on ! #bd? ,octob] to ,brigadi]-g5]al ,leslie1 :o 0 at t "t 9 ! ,*esapeake1 ) ! =ce deta*$ by ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton = a desc5t ^u ,virg9ia1 sugge/+ ! exp$i5cy ( 8 advanc+ to ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 = ! purpose ( co-op]ation ) ,cornwallis1 :o fe>$ to proce$ f> f ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 le/ x %\ld be aga9 9 insurrection4 ,! victory at ,k+'s ,m\nta9 _h set ! p>tisan _s ?r\gh\t ! c\ntry 9 a blaze4 ,francis ,m>ion 0 soon 9 ! field4 ,he _h be5 made a brigadi]-g5]al by ,gov]nor ,rutl$ge1 b 8 brigade1 z x 0 call$1 0 =m$ ( neighbors & fri5ds1 & 0 cont9ually fluctuat+ 9 numb]s4 ,he 0 ne>ly fifty ye>s ( age1 & small ( /ature1 b h>dy1 heal?y & vigor\s4 ,he _h 8 haunts & /rongholds 9 ! morasses ( ! ,p$ee & ,black ,riv]4 ,8 m5 7 h>dy & ab/emi\s z himself2 !y ate _! meat )\t salt1 (t5 subsi/$ on potatoes1 7 scantily clad1 & almo/ de/itute ( blankets4 ,m>ion 0 full ( /ratagems & exp$i5ts4 ,sally+ =? f 8 morasses1 he w\ld ov]run ! l[] di/ricts1 pass ! ,santee1 beat up ! small po/s 9 ! vic9ity ( ,*>le/on1 cut up ! communication betwe5 t city & ,camd52 & hav+ /ruck "s signal bl[1 s z to r\se ! v5geance ( ! enemy1 w\ld retreat aga9 into 8 f5ny fa/nesses4 ,h5ce ! ,briti% gave him ! bye-"n ( ! ,swamp ,fox1 b ^? ( 8 c\ntrym5 :o knew 8 c\rage1 8 l(t9ess ( _s & spotless integrity1 consid]$ him ! ,bay>d ( ! ,s\?4 ,t>leton1 :o 0 on duty 9 t "p ( ! c\ntry1 und]took1 z he said1 to draw ! swamp fox f 8 cov]4 ,he accord+ly m>*$ cauti\sly d[n ! ea/ bank ( ! ,wat]ee ) a body ( dragoons & infantry1 9 compact ord]4 ,! fox1 h[ev]1 kept close2 he saw t ! enemy 0 too /rong = him4 ,t>leton n[ *ang$ 8 plan4 ,by day he broke up 8 =ce into small deta*m5ts or patrols1 giv+ !m ord]s to keep ne> en\gh to ea* o!r to r5d] mutual support if attack$1 & to ga!r toge!r at night4 ,! artifice _h its effect4 ,m>ion salli$ =? f 8 cov]t j be=e daybreak to make an attack ^u "o ( ^! deta*m5ts1 :51 to 8 surprise1 he f\nd himself close ^u ! ,briti% camp4 ,p]ceiv+ ! sn>e t _h be5 spread = him1 he made a rapid retreat4 ,a close pursuit took place4 ,= sev5 h\rs ,m>ion 0 hunt$ f "o swamp & fa/ness to ano!r2 sev]al /raggl]s ( 8 b& 7 captur$1 & ,t>leton 0 9 /rong hope ( br++ him into action1 :5 an express came spurr+ f ,cornwallis1 call+ = ! imm$iate s]vices ( himself & 8 dragoons 9 ano!r qu>t]4 ,sumt] 0 aga9 9 ! field6 ,t indefatigable p>tisan hav+ recruit$ a /rong p>ty 9 ! m\nta9\s c\ntry1 to :i* he retreat$ aft] 8 defeat on ! ,wat]ee1 _h re-appe>$ on ! we/ side ( ! ,santee1 repuls$ a ,briti% p>ty s5t aga9/ him1 kill+ its lead]2 !n1 cross+ ,broad ,riv]1 _h effect$ a junction ) ,colonels ,cl>k & ,brannan1 & n[ m5ac$ ! ,briti% po/s 9 ! di/rict ( ,n9ety-,six4 ,x 0 to disp]se ?is head ( p>tisan w> t ,t>leton 0 call$ (f f beleagu]+ ,m>ion4 ,advanc+ ) 8 accu/om$ cel]ity1 he ?\ght to surprise ,sumt] on ! ,enoree ,riv]4 ,a des]t] appris$ ! latt] ( 8 dang]4 ,he pu%$ across ! riv]1 b 0 hotly pursu$1 & 8 re>-gu>d r\ghly h&l$4 ,he n[ made = ! ,tyg] ,riv]1 not$ = turbul5ce & rapidity2 once beyond ?is1 he might disb& 8 foll[]s 9 ! woods4 ,t>leton1 to prev5t 8 pass+ x unmole/$1 spurr$ =w>d 9 advance ( 8 ma9 body ) "o hundr$ & sev5ty dragoons & eighty m\nt$ m5 ( ! infantry4 ,be=e five o'clock 7,nov4 #bj?7 8 advanc$ gu>d ov]took & *>g$ ! re> ( ! ,am]icans1 :o retreat$ to ! ma9 body4 ,sumt] f9d+ x impossible to cross ,tyg] ,riv] 9 safety1 took po/ on ,black ,/ock ,hill ) a rivulet & rail f5ce 9 front1 ! ,tyg] ,riv] 9 ! re> & on ! "r flank1 & a l>ge log b>n on ! left4 ,! b>n 0 turn$ into a =tress1 & a "p ( ! =ce /ation$ 9 x to fire ?r\gh ! ap]tures betwe5 ! logs4 ,t>leton halt$ on an opposite height to await ! arrival ( 8 infantry1 & "p ( 8 m5 dism\nt$ to ease _! horses4 ,sumt] seiz$ ?is mom5t = an attack4 ,he 0 driv5 back aft] "s %>p fight+4 ,! enemy pursu$1 b 7 sev]ely gall$ by ! fire f ! log b>n4 ,enrag$ at see+ 8 m5 %ot d[n1 ,t>leton *>g$ ) 8 cavalry b f\nd x impossible to dislodge ! ,am]icans f _! ru/ic =tress4 ,at ! approa* ( night he fell back to jo9 8 infantry1 leav+ ! gr\nd /rew$ ) 8 kill$ & w\nd$4 ,! loss ( ! ,am]icans 0 only ?ree kill$ & f\r w\nd$4 ,sumt] :o _h receiv$ a sev]e w\nd 9 ! brea/1 rema9$ sev]al h\rs on ! field ( action2 b und]/&+ ! enemy w\ld be p[]fully re9=c$ 9 ! morn+1 he cross$ ! ,tyg] ,riv] 9 ! night4 ,he 0 !n plac$ on a litt] betwe5 two horses1 & ?us conduct$ across ! c\ntry by a few fai?ful adh]5ts4 ,! re/ ( 8 little army disp]s$ !mselves ?r\gh ! woods4 ,:ile ! att5tion ( ! enemy 0 ?us engag$ by ! ent]prises ( ,sumt] & ,m>ion & _! swamp w>riors1 ,g5]al ,gates 0 ga!r+ toge!r ! scatt]$ fragm5ts ( 8 army at ,hillsbor\gh4 ,! vanity ( ,gates 0 completely cut d[n by 8 late rev]ses4 ,to add to 8 depression ( spirits1 he receiv$ ! melan*oly intellig5ce ( ! dea? ( an only son1 &1 :ile he 0 yet wri?+ "u ! bl[1 came (ficial despat*es in=m+ him ( 8 be+ sup]s$$ 9 comm&4 ,a lett] f ,wa%+ton1 we are told1 accompani$ !m1 sympa?iz+ ) him 9 8 dome/ic mis=tunes1 adv]t+ ) peculi> delicacy to 8 rev]ses 9 battle1 assur+ him ( 8 undim9i%$ confid5ce 9 8 zeal & capacity4 ,! effect ( ?is lett] 0 ov]p[]+4 ,gates 0 f\nd walk+ ab\t 8 room 9 ! greate/ agitation1 press+ ! lett] to 8 lips1 break+ =? into ejaculations ( gratitude & admiration1 & :5 he c\ld f9d utt]ance to 8 ?\ghts1 decl>$ t its t5d] sympa?y & consid]ate delicacy _h convey$ m consolation & delight to 8 he>t ?an he _h believ$ x possible ev] to h felt aga94 ,g5]al ,gre5e arriv$ at ,*>lotte1 on ! #b;d ( ,decemb]4 ,on 8 way f ! ,nor? he _h made arrangem5ts = supplies f ! diff]5t ,/ates2 & _h left ! ,b>on ,/eub5 9 ,virg9ia to def5d t ,/ate & procure & s5d on re9=cem5ts & /ores = ! ,s\!rn army4 ,on ! day foll[+ 8 arrival1 ,gre5e took =mal comm&4 ,! delicacy ) :i* he conduct$ himself t[>ds 8 un=tunate pr$ecessor is said to h be5 edify+ to ! army4 ,consult+ ) 8 (fic]s z to ! c\rt ( inquiry on ! conduct ( ,g5]al ,gates1 ord]$ by ,congress1 x 0 det]m9$ t !re 0 n a suffici5t numb] ( g5]al (fic]s 9 camp to sit ^u x2 t ! /ate ( ,g5]al ,gates' feel+s1 9 consequ5ce ( ! dea? ( 8 son1 disqualifi$ him f ent]+ ^u ! task ( 8 def5ce2 & t x w\ld be indelicate 9 ! extreme to press on him an inve/igation1 :i* 8 honor w\ld n p]mit him to def]4 ,gates1 9 fact1 :5 in=m$ 9 ! mo/ delicate mann] ( ! ord] ( ,congress1 0 urg5t t a c\rt ( inquiry %\ld be imm$iately conv5$3 he ackn[l$g$ !re 0 "s important evid5ce t c\ld n at pres5t be procur$2 b he reli$ on ! honor & ju/ice ( ! c\rt to make all[ance = ! defici5cy4 ,he 0 ultimately br\ght to acquiesce 9 ! decision ( ! c\ncil ( w> = ! po/ponem5t1 b decl>$ t he c\ld n ?9k ( s]v+ until ! matt] %\ld h be5 prop]ly inve/igat$4 ,he det]m9$ to pass ! int]im on 8 e/ate 9 ,virg9ia4 ,! :ole =ce at ,*>lotte1 :5 ,gre5e took comm&1 did n mu* exce$ tw5ty-?ree hundr$ m51 & m ?an half ( !m 7 militia4 ,x _h be5 brok5 9 _s by ! rec5t defeat4 ,! (fic]s _h fall5 into habits ( neglig5ce2 ! soldi]s 7 loose & disord]ly1 )\t t5ts & camp equipage2 badly clo!d & f$1 & prone to relieve _! necessities by depr$at+ ^u ! inhabitants4 ,a rec5t exploit _h giv5 "s animation to ! troops4 ,lieut5ant-colonel ,wa%+ton1 deta*$ ) a troop ( light-horse to *eck a =ag+ p>ty ( ! enemy1 sc\r$ ! c\ntry )9 ?irte5 miles ( ,camd54 ,"h he f\nd a body ( loyali/ militia /rongly po/$ at ,cl]mont1 ! seat ( ,colonel ,rugeley1 _! tory comm&]4 ,!y _h ensconc$ !mselves 9 a l>ge b>n1 built ( logs1 & _h =tifi$ x by a slight intr5*m5t & a l9e ( abatis4 ,to attack x ) cavalry 0 useless4 ,colonel ,wa%+ton dism\nt$ "p ( 8 troops to appe> l infantry2 plac$ on two wagon-:eels ! trunk ( a p9e-tree1 %ap$ & pa9t$ to look l a field-piece1 br\ght x to be> ^u ! enemy1 &1 display+ 8 cavalry1 s5t 9 a flag summon+ ! g>rison to surr5d] in/antly1 on pa9 ( hav+ _! log ca/le batt]$ ab\t _! e>s4 ,! g>rison1 to ! numb] ( "o hundr$ & twelve m51 ) ,colonel ,rugeley at _! head1 gave !mselves up prison]s ( w>4 ,! fir/ c>e ( ,g5]al ,gre5e 0 to reorganize 8 army4 ,he w5t to "w quietly b resolutely2 call$ no c\ncils ( w>2 communicat$ 8 plans & int5tions to few1 & su* only z 7 able & will+ to aid 9 execut+ !m4 ,f9d+ ! c\ntry r\nd ,*>lotte exhau/$ by repeat$ =ag+s1 he sep>at$ ! army into two divisions4 ,"o1 ab\t "o ?\s& /rong1 0 comm&$ by ,brigadi]-g5]al ,morgan1 ( rifle r5[n1 & 0 compos$ ( f\r hundr$ ,cont95tal infantry1 "u ,lieut5ant-colonel ,h[>d ( ! ,m>yl& l9e1 two companies ( ,virg9ia militia "u ,capta9s ,tripplet & ,tate1 & "o hundr$ dragoons "u ,lieut5ant-colonel ,wa%+ton4 ,) ^! ,morgan 0 deta*$ t[>ds ! di/rict ( ,n9ety-,six1 9 ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 ) ord]s to take a position ne> ! conflu5ce ( ! ,pacolet & ,broad ,riv]s1 & assemble ! militia ( ! c\ntry4 ,) ! o!r division1 ,gre5e made a m>* ( toilful difficulty ?r\gh a b>r5 c\ntry1 to ,hicks' ,creek1 9 ,*e/]field di/rict1 on ! ea/ side ( ! ,p$ee ,riv]1 opposite ! ,*]aw ,hills4 ,!re he po/$ himself1 on ! #bf?1 p>tly to disc\rage ! enemy f attempt+ to possess !mselves ( ,cross ,creek1 :i* w\ld give !m comm& ( ! greate/ "p ( ! provisions ( ! l[] c\ntry--p>tly to =m a camp ( repose4 ,,*apt] ,,lx4 ,,ho/ilities ,,9 ,,! ,,s\?4--,,mut9y4 ,! occurr5ces record$ 9 ! la/ few pages made ,wa%+ton appreh5d a design on ! "p ( ! enemy to c>ry ! /ress ( w> into ! ,s\!rn ,/ates4 ,consci\s t he 0 ! man to :om all look$ 9 "t ( em]g5cy1 & :o 01 9 a mann]1 responsible = ! g5]al c\rse ( milit>y affairs1 he deeply felt ! actual impot5cy ( 8 position4 ,9 a lett] to ,frankl91 :o 0 m9i/]-pl5ipot5ti>y at ! c\rt ( ,v]sailles1 he /rongly expresses 8 *agr93 ,latt]ly1 we h be5 oblig$ to become spectators ( a succession ( deta*m5ts f ! army at ,new ,york 9 aid ( ,"l ,cornwallis1 :ile our naval weakness1 & ! political dissolution ( a great "p ( our army1 put x out ( our p[] to c\nt]act !m at ! s\?w>d1 or to take advantage ( !m "h4 ,! la/ ( ^! deta*m5ts to ! ,s\? took place on ! #bj? ( ,decemb]1 b 0 n de/9$1 z ,wa%+ton _h suppos$1 = ,c>ol9a4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton _h receiv$ in=mation t ! troops already m5tion$ z be+ "u ,g5]al ,leslie 9 ! ,*esapeake1 _h1 by ord]s f ,cornwallis1 sail$ = ,*>le/on1 to re9=ce 8 lord%ip2 & ?is deta*m5t 0 to take _! place 9 ,virg9ia4 ,x 0 compos$ ( ,briti%1 ,g]man1 & refugee troops1 ab\t sev5te5 hundr$ /rong1 & 0 comm&$ by ,b5$ict ,arnold1 n[ a brigadi]-g5]al 9 8 maje/y's s]vice4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 :o di/ru/$ ! fidelity ( ! man he _h corrupt$1 s5t ) him ,colonels ,dundas & ,simcoe1 exp]i5c$ (fic]s1 by ^: advice he 0 to be guid$ 9 e important measure4 ,he 0 to make an incursion into ,virg9ia1 de/roy ! public magaz9es1 assemble & arm ! loyali/s1 & hold himself ready to co-op]ate ) ,"l ,cornwallis4 ,z ,wa%+ton beheld "o ho/ile armam5t aft] ano!r w++ its way to ! ,s\?1 & receiv$ applications f t qu>t] = assi/ance1 :i* he _h n ! means to furni%1 x became pa9fully app>5t to him1 t ! ef=ts to c>ry on ! w> _h exce$$ ! natural capabilities ( ! c\ntry4 ,its widely diffus$ population1 & ! composition & temp] ( "s ( its p1 r5d]$ x difficult to draw toge!r its res\rces4 ,comm]ce 0 almo/ ext9ct2 !re 0 n suffici5t natural weal? on :i* to f\nd a rev5ue2 pap] curr5cy _h depreciat$ ?r\gh want ( funds = its r$emption until x 0 ne>ly wor?less4 ,! mode ( supply+ ! army by assess+ a proportion ( ! productions ( ! e>?1 _h prov$ ineffectual1 oppressive1 & productive ( an al>m+ opposition4 ,dome/ic loans yield$ b trifl+ assi/ance4 ,^! consid]ations ,wa%+ton 0 cont9ually urg+ ^u ! att5tion ( ,congress 9 8 full & p]spicu\s mann]2 ! end ( :i* 0 to en=ce 8 op9ion t a =eign loan 0 indisp5sably necess>y to a cont9uance ( ! w>4 ,8 e>ne/ c\nsels & entreaties 7 at l5g? successful 9 det]m9+ ,congress to seek aid bo? 9 m5 & money f abroad4 ,accord+ly1 on ! #bh? ( ,decemb] !y commission$ ,lieut5ant-colonel ,john ,laur5s1 special m9i/] at ! c\rt ( ,v]sailles1 to apply = su* aid4 ,! situation he _h held1 z aide-de-camp to ! comm&]-9-*ief1 _h giv5 him an opportunity ( obs]v+ ! c\rse ( affairs1 & acqua9t+ himself ) ! wants & res\rces ( ! c\ntry2 & he 0 in/ruct$ to conf] ) ,wa%+ton1 previ\s to 8 dep>ture1 z to ! objects ( 8 mission4 ,sc>ce _h ,colonel ,laur5s be5 appo9t$ :5 a pa9ful occurr5ce prov$ ! urg5t necessity ( ! requir$ aid4 ,9 ! arrangem5t = w9t]-qu>t]s1 ! ,p5nsylvania l9e1 consi/+ ( six regim5ts1 0 hutt$ ne> ,morri/[n4 ,^! troops _h exp]i5c$ ! h>d%ips & privations common to ! :ole army1 b _h an additional grievance peculi> to !mselves4 ,_m ( !m _h enli/$ to s]ve = ?ree ye>s1 or dur+ w>1 t is to say1 = less ?an ?ree ye>s %\ld ! w> cease 9 less "t4 ,:51 h[ev]1 hav+ s]v$ = ?ree ye>s1 !y s\ght _! dis*>ge1 ! (fic]s1 lo? to lose su* exp]i5c$ soldi]s1 int]pret$ ! t]ms ( enli/m5t to mean ?ree ye>s1 or to ! end ( ! w>1 %\ld x cont9ue = a long] "t4 ,?is *ican]y naturally produc$ great exasp]ation4 ,! fir/ day ( ! ,new ,ye> arriv$4 ,! m5 7 excit$ by an extra all[ance ( ard5t spirits4 ,9 ! ev5+1 at a preconc]t$ signal1 a great "p ( ! ,p5nsylvania l9e1 non-commission$ (fic]s includ$1 turn$ out "u arms1 decl>+ _! int5tion to m>* to ,philadelphia & dem& r$ress f ,congress4 ,wayne endeavor$ to pacify !m2 !y 7 no long] to be pacifi$ by words4 ,?ree regim5ts :i* _h tak5 no "p 9 ! mut9y 7 p>ad$ "u _! (fic]s4 ,! mut9e]s compell$ !m to jo9 _! ranks4 ,_! numb] be+ increas$ to ab\t ?irte5 hundr$1 !y seiz$ ^u six field-pieces1 & set out 9 ! night = ,philadelphia "u comm& ( _! s]geants4 ,fe>+ ! enemy might take advantage ( ?is outbreak1 ,wayne deta*$ a ,j]sey brigade to ,*a?am1 & ord]$ ! militia to be call$ out !re4 ,al>m fires 7 k9dl$ ^u ! hills2 al>m guns boom$ f po/ to po/2 ! c\ntry 0 soon on ! al]t4 ,wayne 0 n ,mad ,an?ony on ! pres5t occasion4 ,all 8 measures 7 tak5 ) judgm5t & =eca/4 ,he s5t provisions aft] ! mut9e]s1 le/ !y %\ld supply _! wants f ! c\ntry p by =ce4 ,two (fic]s ( rank spurr$ to ,philadelphia1 to apprise ,congress ( ! approa* ( ! insurg5ts1 & put x ^u its gu>d4 ,wayne s5t a despat* ) news ( ! outbreak to ,wa%+ton2 he !n m\nt$ 8 horse1 & accompani$ by ,colonels ,butl] & ,/ew>t1 two (fic]s popul> ) ! troops1 set (f aft] ! mut9e]s1 ei!r to br+ !m to a halt1 or to keep ) !m1 & seek e occasion to ex]t a favorable influ5ce ov] !m4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton receiv$ intellig5ce at ,new ,york ( ! mut9y1 & ha/5$ to pr(it by x4 ,emiss>ies 7 despat*$ to ! camp ( ! mut9e]s1 hold+ out (f]s ( p>don1 protection1 & ample pay1 if !y w\ld return to _! allegiance to ! cr[n4 ,g5]al ,wayne & 8 companions1 ,colonels ,butl] & ,/ew>t1 _h ov]tak5 ! insurg5t troops on ! #c;d ( ,janu>y1 at ,middlebrook4 ,!y 7 proce$+ 9 milit>y =m1 "u ! control ( a self-con/itut$ bo>d ( s]geants1 ^: ord]s 7 implicitly obey$4 ,conf]5ces 7 held by ,wayne ) s]geants delegat$ f ea* regim5t4 ,!y appe>$ to be satisfi$ ) ! mode & promises ( r$ress held out to !m2 b ! ma9 body ( ! mut9e]s p]si/$ 9 revolt1 & proce$$ on ! next day to ,pr9ceton4 ,_! proce$+s cont9u$ to be ord]ly2 milit>y =ms 7 /ill obs]v$2 !y obey$ _! lead]s1 behav$ well to ! p ( ! c\ntry1 & committ$ no excesses4 ,g5]al ,wayne & ,colonels ,butl] & ,/ew>t rema9$ ) !m 9 an equivocal position2 popul>1 b )\t au?ority1 & almo/ 9 durance4 ,! insurg5ts pr(ess$ !mselves /ill ready to m>* "u !m aga9/ ! enemy1 b w\ld p]mit none o!r ( _! =m] (fic]s to come among !m4 ,! ,m>quis de ,lafayette1 ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair & ,colonel ,laur5s1 ! newly-appo9t$ m9i/] to ,france1 arriv$ at ! camp & 7 admitt$2 b aft]w>ds 7 ord]$ away at a %ort notice4 ,! news ( ! revolt caus$ great con/]nation 9 ,philadelphia4 ,a committee ( ,congress set (f to meet ! insurg5ts1 accompani$ by ,re$1 ! presid5t ( ,p5nsylvania1 & "o or two o!r (fic]s1 & escort$ by a city troop ( horse4 ,! committee halt$ at ,tr5ton1 :5ce ,presid5t ,re$ wrote to ,wayne1 reque/+ a p]sonal int]view at f\r o'clock 9 ! aft]noon1 at f\r miles' di/ance f ,pr9ceton4 ,wayne 0 moreov] told to in=m ! troops1 t he 7,re$7 w\ld be !re to receive any propositions f !m1 & r$ress any injuries !y might h su/a9$2 b t1 aft] ! indignities !y _h (f]$ to ! m>quis & ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair1 he c\ld n v5ture to put himself 9 _! p[]4 ,wayne1 kn[+ t ! lett] 0 int5d$ = 8 troops m ?an = himself1 read x publicly on ! p>ade4 ,x _h a good effect ^u ! s]geants & _m ( ! m54 ,/ill x 0 n ?\ght prud5t = ,presid5t ,re$ to tru/ himself )9 _! camp4 ,wayne promis$ to meet him on ! foll[+ day 7#g?71 ?\gh x seem$ unc]ta9 :e!r he 0 ma/] ( himself1 or :e!r he 0 n a k9d ( prison]4 ,at ?is critical juncture1 two ( ,sir ,h5ry's emiss>ies arriv$ 9 ! camp1 & deliv]$ to ! lead]s ( ! malcont5ts a pap] conta9+ 8 s$uctive proposals & promises4 ,! mut9e]s1 ?\gh op5ly array$ 9 arms aga9/ _! gov]nm5t1 spurn$ at ! idea ( turn+ ,arnolds1 z !y t]m$ x4 ,! emiss>ies 7 seiz$ & conduct$ to ,g5]al ,wayne1 :o plac$ !m 9 conf9em5t1 promis+ t !y %\ld be lib]at$ %\ld ! p5d+ negotiation fail4 ,?is incid5t _h a great effect 9 inspir+ hope ( ! ultimate loyalty ( ! troops2 & ! favorable repres5tations ( ! temp] ( ! m51 made by ,g5]al ,wayne 9 a p]sonal int]view1 det]m9$ ,presid5t ,re$ to v5ture among !m4 ,! propositions n[ (f]$ to ! troops 73--,to dis*>ge all ^? :o _h enli/$ indef9itely = ?ree ye>s or dur+ ! w>2 ! fact to be inquir$ into by ?ree commission]s appo9t$ by ! executive4 ,to give imm$iate c]tificates = ! deficit 9 _! pay caus$ by ! depreciation ( ! curr5cy1 & ! arre>ages to be settl$ z soon z circum/ances w\ld p]mit4 ,to furni% !m imm$iately ) c]ta9 specifi$ articles ( clo?+ :i* 7 mo/ want$4 ,^! propositions prov+ satisfactory1 ! troops set out = ,tr5ton1 :]e ! negotiation 0 conclud$4 ,! two spies :o _h tamp]$ ) ! fidelity ( ! troops1 7 tri$ by a c\rt-m>tial1 f\nd guilty1 & hang$ at ! cross-roads ne> ,tr5ton4 ,! accommodation ent]$ into ) ! mut9e]s ( ! ,p5nsylvania l9e appe>$ to ,wa%+ton ( d\btful policy1 & likely to h a p]nici\s effect on ! :ole army4 ,8 appreh5sions 7 soon ju/ifi$ by ev5ts4 ,on ! night ( ! #bj? ( ,janu>y1 a "p ( ! ,j]sey troops1 /ation$ at ,pompton1 rose 9 arms1 claim+ ! same t]ms j yield$ to ! ,p5nsylvanians4 ,= a "t x 0 fe>$ ! revolt w\ld spread ?r\gh\t ! l9e4 ,9 ?is in/ance1 ,wa%+ton adopt$ a m rigor\s c\rse ?an 9 ! o!r4 ,! pres5t insurg5ts 7 n s =midable 9 po9t ( numb]s z ! ,p5nsylvanians2 ! great] "p ( !m1 also1 7 =eign]s1 = :om he felt less sympa?y ?an = native troops4 ,a deta*m5t f ! ,massa*usetts l9e 0 s5t "u ,major-g5]al ,h[e1 :o 0 in/ruct$ to compel ! mut9e]s to unconditional submission2 to grant !m no t]ms :ile 9 arms1 or 9 a /ate ( resi/ance2 & on _! surr5d]1 in/antly to execute a few ( ! mo/ active & inc5di>y lead]s4 ,8 ord]s 7 punctually obey$1 & 7 cr[n$ ) complete success4 ,h[e _h ! good =tune1 aft] a t$i\s night m>*1 to surprise ! mut9e]s napp+ 9 _! huts j at daybreak4 ,five m9utes only 7 all[$ !m to p>ade )\t _! arms & give up _! r+lead]s4 ,?is 0 in/antly compli$ )1 & two ( !m 7 execut$ on ! spot4 ,?us ! mut9y 0 quell$1 ! (fic]s resum$ _! comm&1 & all ?+s 7 re/or$ to ord]4 ,a great cause ( satisfaction to ,wa%+ton 0 ! ratification ( ! articles ( conf$]ation betwe5 ! ,/ates1 :i* took place n long aft] ?is agitat+ juncture4 ,a set ( articles _h be5 submitt$ to ,congress by ,dr4 ,frankl91 z f> back z #agge4 ,a =m _h be5 prep>$ & dige/$ by a committee 9 #aggf1 & agre$ ^u1 ) "s modifications 9 #aggg1 b _h ev] s9ce rema9$ 9 abeyance1 9 consequ5ce ( objections made by individual ,/ates4 ,! conf$]ation 0 n[ complete1 & ,wa%+ton1 9 a lett] to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 congratulat$ him & ! body ov] :i* he presid$1 on an ev5t long wi%$ =1 & :i* he hop$ w\ld h ! happie/ effects ^u ! politics ( ?is c\ntry1 & be ( ess5tial s]vice to our cause 9 ,europe4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,! armam5t "u comm& ( ,arnold met ) t boi/]\s wea!r :i* (t5 rages along our coa/ 9 ! w9t]4 ,8 %ips 7 tempe/ to/ & scatt]$1 & half ( 8 cavalry horses & sev]al ( 8 guns _h to be ?r[n ov]bo>d4 ,x 0 ! close ( ! ye> :5 he an*or$ 9 ! ,*esapeake4 ,virg9ia1 at ! "t1 0 almo/ 9 a def5celess /ate4 ,b>on ,/eub51 :o _h ! g5]al comm& !re1 _h rec5tly deta*$ su* ( 8 regul> troops z 7 clo!d & equipp$ to ! ,s\?1 to re9=ce ,g5]al ,gre5e4 ,gov]nor ,jeff]son1 on he>+ ( ! arrival ( ! fleet1 call$ out ! militia f ! neighbor+ c\nties2 b few c\ld be collect$ on ! spur ( ! mom5t1 = ! :ole c\ntry 0 t]ror-/rick5 & 9 confusion4 ,hav+ l& & sea =ces at 8 comm&1 ,arnold op5$ ! new ye> ) a buccane]+ ravage4 ,asc5d+ ,james ,riv] ) "s small vessels :i* he _h captur$1 he l&$ on ! #d? ( ,janu>y ) n9e hundr$ m5 at ,we/ov]1 ab\t tw5ty-five miles bel[ ,ri*mond1 & pu%$ = ! latt] place1 at t "t little m ?an a village1 ?\gh ! metropolis ( ,virg9ia4 ,x 0 ,arnold's hope to capture ! gov]nor2 b ! latt]1 aft] provid+ = ! security ( z mu* z possible ( ! public /ores1 _h left ,ri*mond ! ev5+ be=e on horseback to jo9 8 family at ,tuckahoe1 :5ce1 on ! foll[+ day1 he convey$ !m to a place ( safety4 ,gov]nor ,jeff]son got back by noon to ,man*e/]1 on ! opposite side ( ,james ,riv]1 9 "t to see ,arnold's m>aud]s m>* into ! t[n4 ,arnold s5t "s ( ! citiz5s to ! gov]nor1 (f]+ to sp>e ! t[n1 provid$ 8 %ips might come up ,james ,riv] to be lad5 ) tobacco f ! w>eh\ses4 ,8 (f] 0 indignantly reject$1 :]eupon fire 0 set to ! public edifices1 /ores1 & work%ops2 private h\ses 7 pillag$1 & a great quantity ( tobacco consum$4 ,:ile ?is 0 go+ on1 ,colonel ,simcoe _h be5 deta*$ to ,we/ham1 six miles up ! riv]1 :]e he de/roy$ a cannon f\ndry & sack$ a public magaz9e2 & aft] effect+ a complete deva/ation1 rejo9$ ,arnold at ,ri*mond4 ,hav+ complet$ 8 ravage1 ,arnold re-emb>k$ at ,we/ov] & fell sl[ly d[n ! riv]1 l&+ occasionally to burn1 plund]1 & de/roy2 pursu$ by ,/eub5 ) a few ,cont95tal troops & all ! militia t he c\ld mu/]4 ,g5]al ,nelson1 also1 ) simil> levies oppos$ him4 ,l[] d[n ! riv] "s skirmi%+ took place1 a few ( ,arnold's troops 7 kill$ & a numb] w\nd$1 b he made 8 way to ,portsm\?1 opposite ,norfolk1 :]e he took po/ on ! #bj? ( ,janu>y1 & proce$$ to =tify4 ,/eub5 w\ld h attempt$ to drive him f ?is position1 b 8 means 7 totally inadequate4 ,collect+ f v>i\s p>ts ( ! c\ntry all ! =ce t c\ld be mu/]$1 he s dispos$ x at diff]5t po9ts z to hem ! traitor 91 & prev5t 8 mak+ fur!r incursions4 ,ab\t ?is "t an important resolution 0 adopt$ 9 ,congress4 ,wa%+ton _h repeat$ly1 9 8 communications to t body1 attribut$ mu* ( ! di/resses & disa/]s ( ! w> to ! congressional mode ( conduct+ bus9ess ?r\gh committees & bo>ds1 ?us caus+ irregul>ity & delay1 prev5t+ secrecy & augm5t+ exp5se4 ,he 0 greatly rejoic$1 !re=e1 :5 ,congress decid$ to appo9t heads ( dep>tm5ts2 secret>ies ( =eign affairs1 ( w> & ( m>9e1 & a sup]9t5d5t ( f9ance4 ,i am happy1 ?rice happy1 on private z well z public acc\nt1 writes he1 to f9d t ^! are 9 tra94 ,= x w ease my %\ld]s ( an imm5se bur!n1 :i* ! d]ang$ & p]plex$ situation ( our affairs1 & ! di/resses ( e dep>tm5t ( ! army1 _h plac$ ^u !m4 ,colonel ,hamilton 0 sugge/$ to take *>ge ( ! dep>tm5t ( f9ance1 & ,wa%+ton 9 reply to ,g5]al ,sullivan1 :o _h s\nd$ him on ! subject1 spoke 9 w>m t]ms ( 8 fitness = ! po/4 ,a few days aft] ,wa%+ton _h p5n$ ?is eulogium1 a sc5e occurr$ betwe5 him & ,colonel ,hamilton t gave him deep *agr94 ,wa%+ton1 9 pass+ ,hamilton on ! /airs1 in=m$ him t he wi%$ to speak to him4 ,hamilton all[$ "s circum/ances to delay 8 compliance ) ?is reque/2 & ,wa%+ton1 :5 !y met1 acco/$ him ) w>m?4 ,colonel ,hamilton1 said he1 y h kept me wait+ at ! head ( ! /airs ^! t5 m9utes4 ,i mu/ tell y1 sir1 y treat me ) disrespect4 ,hamilton promptly repli$3 ,i am n consci\s ( x1 sir2 b s9ce y h ?\ght x necess>y to tell me s1 we "p1 & !y sep>at$4 ,wa%+ton soon aft] s5t to ,hamilton /at+ 8 desire1 9 a c&id conv]sation1 to heal a diff]5ce :i* c\ld n h happ5$ b 9 a mom5t ( passion4 ,b ,hamilton _h long det]m9$1 accord+ to 8 own /atem5t1 t if a brea* %\ld occur betwe5 !m n to cons5t to an accommodation4 ,he 0 ambiti\s ( an indep5d5t position1 & decl>$ t he _h always dislik$ ! (fice ( an aide-de-camp4 ,b al?\gh a coolness ensu$ betwe5 ,wa%+ton & 8 favorite aide1 x prov$ b tempor>y4 ,! fri5d%ip betwe5 ^! illu/ri\s m5 0 de/9$ to survive ! ,revolution1 & to signalize itself ?r\gh _m ev5tful ye>s4 ,,*apt] ,,lxi4 ,,battle ,,( ,,! ,,c[p5s4--,,battle ,,( ,,guil=d ,,c\rt-,,h\se4 ,! /ress ( w>1 z ,wa%+ton appreh5d$1 0 at pres5t %ift$ to ! ,s\?4 ,9 a =m] *apt] we left ,g5]al ,gre5e1 9 ! latt] "p ( ,decemb]1 po/$ ) "o division ( 8 army on ! ea/ side ( ! ,p$ee ,riv] 9 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 hav+ deta*$ ,g5]al ,morgan ) ! o!r division1 "o ?\s& /rong1 to take po/ ne> ! conflu5ce ( ! ,pacolet & ,broad ,riv]s 9 ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 ,cornwallis lay encamp$ ab\t sev5ty miles to ! s\?we/ ( ,gre5e1 at ,w9nsbor\gh1 9 ,fairfield di/rict4 ,g5]al ,leslie _h rec5tly arriv$ at ,*>le/on f ,virg9ia1 & 0 advanc+ to re9=ce him ) fifte5 hundr$ m54 ,?is w\ld give ,cornwallis su* a sup]iority ( =ce1 t he prep>$ = a second invasion ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 ,8 plan 0 to leave ,"l ,rawdon at ! c5tral po/ ( ,camd5 ) a consid]able body ( troops to keep all quiet1 :ile 8 lord%ip by rapid m>*es w\ld ?r[ himself betwe5 ,gre5e & ,virg9ia1 cut him (f f all re9=cem5ts 9 t qu>t]1 & oblige him ei!r to make battle ) 8 pres5t =ce1 or retreat precipitately f ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 ,by rec5t in=mation1 he le>nt t ,morgan _h pass$ bo? ! ,catawba & ,broad ,riv]s1 & 0 ab\t sev5ty miles to ! nor?we/ ( him1 on 8 way to ! di/rict ( ,n9ety-,six4 ,z he might prove extremely =midable if left 9 8 re>1 ,t>leton 0 s5t 9 que/ ( him1 ) ab\t ?ree hundr$ & fifty ( 8 fam\s cavalry1 a corps ( legion & light infantry1 & a numb] ( ! royal artill]y ) two field-pieces2 ab\t elev5 hundr$ *oice troops 9 all4 ,cornwallis mov$ ) 8 ma9 =ce on ! #ab? ( ,decemb]1 9 a nor?we/ direction betwe5 ! ,broad ,riv] & ! ,catawba1 lead+ t[>d ! back c\ntry4 ,?is 0 = ! purpose ( cross+ ! great riv]s at _! =ds ne> _! s\rces2 = !y are f$ by innum]able petty /reams :i* dra9 ! m\nta9s1 & are apt 9 ! w9t] "t1 :5 /orms ( ra9 prevail1 to swell & become impassable bel[ _! =ks4 ,he took ?is r\te also1 to cut (f ,morgan's retreat1 or prev5t 8 junction ) ,gre5e1 %\ld ,t>leton's exp$ition fail ( its object4 ,t>leton1 aft] sev]al days' h>d m>*+1 came ^u ! traces ( ,morgan1 :o 0 po/$ on ! nor? bank ( ! ,pacolet1 to gu>d ! passes ( t riv]4 ,he s5t ^w to ,cornwallis ( 8 int5tion to =ce a passage across ! riv]1 & compel ,morgan ei!r to fight or retreat1 & sugge/$ t 8 lord%ip %\ld proce$ up ! ea/]n bank ( ,broad ,riv]1 s z to be at h& to co-op]ate4 ,8 lord%ip1 9 consequ5ce1 took up a position at ,turkey ,creek1 on ,broad ,riv]4 ,morgan _h be5 recruit$ by ,nor? ,c>ol9a & ,georgia militia1 s t 8 =ce 0 ne>ly equal 9 numb] to t ( ,t>leton1 b1 9 po9t ( cavalry & discipl9e1 va/ly inf]ior4 ,cornwallis1 too1 0 on 8 left1 & might get 9 8 re>2 *eck+ 8 impulse1 !re=e1 to dispute ! passage ( ! ,pacolet1 he cross$ t /ream & retreat$ t[>ds ! upp] =ds ( ,broad ,riv]4 ,t>leton rea*$ ! ,pacolet on ! ev5+ ( ! #ae?1 & press$ on 9 pursuit4 ,at t5 o'clock at night he rea*$ an encampm5t :i* ,morgan _h ab&on$ a few h\rs previ\sly1 app>5tly 9 great ha/e1 = ! camp fires 7 /ill smok+1 & provisions _h be5 left beh9d half-cook$4 ,eag] to come ^u 8 enemy :ile 9 ! confusion ( a hurri$ flight1 ,t>leton all[$ 8 exhau/$ troops b a brief repose1 &1 leav+ 8 baggage "u a gu>d1 resum$ 8 dogg$ m>* ab\t two o'clock 9 ! night4 ,a little be=e daylight ( ! #ag?1 he captur$ two videttes1 f :om he le>nt1 to 8 surprise1 t ,morgan1 in/ead ( a headlong retreat1 _h tak5 a night's repose1 & 0 actually prep>+ to give him battle4 ,morgan1 9 fact1 _h be5 urg$ by 8 (fic]s to retreat across ,broad ,riv]1 :i* 0 ne> by1 & make = ! m\nta9\s c\ntry2 b1 closely press$ z he 01 he fe>$ to be ov]tak5 :ile =d+ ! riv]1 & :ile 8 troops 7 fatigu$ & 9 confusion2 beside1 be+ n[ ne>ly equal 9 numb] to ! enemy1 milit>y pride w\ld n suff] him to avoid a combat4 ,! place :]e he came to halt 0 kn[n 9 ! e>ly grants by ! "n ( ,hannah's ,c[p5s1 be+ "p ( a graz+ e/abli%m5t ( a man nam$ ,hannah4 ,x 0 9 an op5 wood1 favorable to ! action ( cavalry4 ,!re 7 two em95ces ( unequal height1 & sep>at$ f ea* o!r by an int]val ab\t eighty y>ds wide4 ,to ! fir/ em95ce1 :i* 0 ! highe/1 !re 0 an easy asc5t ( ab\t ?ree hundr$ y>ds4 ,on ^! heights ,morgan _h po/$ himself4 ,9 arrang+ 8 troops = action1 he drew out 8 infantry 9 two l9es4 ,! fir/ 0 compos$ ( ! ,nor? & ,s\? ,c>ol9a militia1 "u ,colonel ,pick5s1 hav+ an advanc$ corps ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a & ,georgia volunte] riflem54 ,?is l9e1 on :i* he _h ! lea/ dep5d5ce1 0 *>g$ to wait until ! enemy 7 )9 dead %ot2 !n to take good aim1 fire two volleys & fall back4 ,! second l9e1 drawn up a mod]ate di/ance 9 ! re> ( ! fir/1 & ne> ! br[ ( ! ma9 em95ce1 0 compos$ ( ,colonel ,h[>d's light infantry & ! ,virg9ia riflem52 all ,cont95tal troops4 ,!y 7 in=m$ ( ! ord]s :i* _h be5 giv5 to ! fir/ l9e1 le/ !y %\ld mi/ake _! fall+ back = a retreat4 ,colonel ,h[>d _h ! comm& ( ?is l9e1 on :i* ! greate/ reliance 0 plac$4 ,ab\t a hundr$ & fifty y>ds 9 ! re> ( ! second l9e1 & on ! slope ( ! less] em95ce1 0 ,colonel ,wa%+ton's troop ( cavalry1 ab\t eighty /rong2 ) ab\t fifty m\nt$ ,c>ol9ian volunte]s1 "u ,major ,mc,call1 arm$ ) sabres & pi/ols4 ,x 0 ab\t eight o'clock 9 ! morn+ 7,jan4 #ag?71 :5 ,t>leton came up4 ,! position ( ! ,am]icans seem$ to him to give great advantage to 8 cavalry1 & he made ha/y prep>ation = imm$iate attack1 anticipat+ an easy victory4 ,"p ( 8 infantry he =m$ into a l9e1 ) dragoons on ea* flank4 ,! re/ ( ! infantry & cavalry 7 to be a res]ve1 & to wait = ord]s4 ,impetu\s at all times1 he did n ev5 wait until ! res]ve c\ld be plac$1 b l$ on 8 fir/ l9e1 :i* ru%$ %\t+ to ! attack4 ,! ,nor? ,c>ol9a & ,georgia riflem5 9 ! advance1 deliv]$ _! fire ) effect1 & fell back to ! flanks ( ,pick5's militia4 ,^!1 z !y _h be5 in/ruct$1 wait$ until ! enemy 7 )9 fifty y>ds1 & !n made a de/ructive volley1 b soon gave way be=e ! pu% ( ! bayonet4 ,! ,briti% infantry press$ up to ! second l9e1 :ile =ty ( _! cavalry attack$ x on ! "r1 seek+ to turn its flank4 ,colonel ,h[>d see+ himself 9 dang] ( be+ outflank$1 endeavor$ to *ange 8 front to ! "r4 ,8 ord]s 7 misund]/ood1 & 8 troops 7 fall+ into confusion1 :5 ,morgan rode up & ord]$ !m to retreat ov] ! hill1 :]e ,colonel ,wa%+ton's cavalry 7 hurri$ =w>d = _! protection4 ,! ,briti%1 see+ ! troops retir+ ov] ! hill1 ru%$ =w>d irregul>ly 9 pursuit ( :at !y deem$ a r\t$ foe4 ,to _! a/oni%m5t !y 7 met by ,colonel ,wa%+ton's dragoons1 :o spurr$ on !m impetu\sly1 :ile ,h[>d's infantry1 fac+ ab\t1 gave !m an effective volley ( musketry1 & !n *>g$ ) ! bayonet4 ,! enemy n[ fell into complete confusion4 ,"s few artill]ym5 attempt$ to def5d _! guns1 b 7 cut d[n or tak5 prison]s1 & ! cannon & colors captur$4 ,a panic seiz$ ^u ! ,briti% troops4 ,t>leton endeavor$ to br+ 8 legion cavalry into action to retrieve ! day4 ,!y _h /ood alo( z a res]ve1 & n[1 infect$ by ! panic1 turn$ _! backs ^u _! comm&]1 & gallop$ (f ?r\gh ! woods1 rid+ ov] ! fly+ infantry4 ,f\rte5 ( 8 (fic]s1 h[ev]1 & =ty ( 8 dragoons1 rema9$ true to him2 ) ^! he attempt$ to )/& ! attack ( ,wa%+ton's cavalry1 & a fi]ce mele took place2 b on ! approa* ( ,h[>d's infantry1 ,t>leton gave up all = lo/1 & spurr$ (f ) 8 few b fai?ful adh]5ts1 tru/+ to ! spe$ ( _! horses = safety4 ,! loss ( ! ,briti% 9 ?is action 0 t5 (fic]s & above "o hundr$ m5 kill$1 two hundr$ w\nd$1 & betwe5 five & six hundr$ rank & file made prison]s2 :ile ! ,am]icans _h b twelve m5 kill$ & sixty w\nd$4 ,! spoils tak5 by ,morgan1 accord+ to 8 own acc\nt1 7 two field-pieces1 two /&>ds1 eight hundr$ muskets1 "o travel+ =ge1 ?irty-five wagons1 sev5ty negroes1 upw>ds ( "o hundr$ dragoon-horses1 & all ! music4 ,! enemy1 h[ev]1 _h de/roy$ mo/ ( _! baggage1 :i* 0 imm5se4 ,morgan did n l+] on ! field ( battle4 ,leav+ ,colonel ,pick5s ) a body ( militia "u ! protection ( a flag1 to bury ! dead & provide = ! w\nd$ ( bo? armies1 he set out ! same day ab\t noon ) 8 prison]s & spoils4 ,"l ,cornwallis1 ) 8 ma9 =ce1 0 at ,turkey ,creek1 only tw5ty-five miles di/ant1 & mu/ soon he> ( ! late battle4 ,8 object 0 to get to ! ,catawba be=e he c\ld be int]cept$ by 8 lord%ip1 :o lay ne>] ?an he did to ! =ds ( t riv]4 ,be=e nightfall he cross$ ,broad riv] at ! ,*]okee =d1 & halt$ = a few h\rs on its nor!rn bank4 ,be=e daylight ( ! #ah? he 0 aga9 on ! m>*4 ,colonel ,wa%+ton1 :o _h be5 9 pursuit ( ! enemy1 rejo9$ him 9 ! c\rse ( ! day1 z also did ,colonel ,pick5s1 :o _h left su* ( ! w\nd$ z c\ld n be mov$1 "u ! protection ( ! flag ( truce4 ,cornwallis1 on ! ev5tful day ( ! #ag?1 0 at 8 camp on ,turkey ,creek1 confid5tly wait+ = tid+s f ,t>leton ( a new triumph1 :51 t[>ds ev5+1 "s ( 8 r\t$ dragoons came /raggl+ into camp1 hagg>d & =lorn1 to tell ! tale ( 8 defeat4 ,x 0 a ?und]-/roke4 ,t>leton defeat$6 & by ! rude soldi] he _h be5 s sure ( entrapp+6 ,x seem$ incr$ible4 ,x 0 confirm$1 h[ev]1 ! next morn+1 by ! arrival ( ,t>leton himself1 discomfit$ & cre/-fall54 ,9 8 acc\nt ( ! rec5t battle1 he repres5t$ ! =ce "u ,morgan to be two ?\s&4 ,?is exagg]at$ e/imate1 toge!r ) ! idea t ! militia w\ld n[ be out 9 great =ce1 r5d]$ 8 lord%ip cauti\s4 ,he rema9$ a day or two at ,turkey ,creek to collect ! scatt]$ rema9s ( ,t>leton's =ces1 & to await ! arrival ( ,g5]al ,leslie4 ,on ! #ai?1 hav+ be5 rejo9$ by ,leslie1 8 lord%ip mov$ t[>ds ,k+'s ,creek1 & !nce 9 ! direction ( ,k+'s ,m\nta91 until in=m$ ( ,morgan's retreat t[>d ! ,catawba4 ,cornwallis n[ alt]$ 8 c\rse 9 t direction1 &1 tru/+ t ,morgan1 encumb]$1 z he suppos$ him to be1 by prison]s & spoils1 might be ov]tak5 be=e he c\ld cross t riv]1 deta*$ a "p ( 8 =ce1 )\t baggage1 9 pursuit ( him1 :ile he foll[$ on ) ! rema9d]4 ,no?+1 say ! ,briti% *ronicl]s1 c\ld exce$ ! ex]tions ( ! deta*m5t2 b ,morgan succe$$ 9 rea*+ ! ,catawba & cross+ x 9 ! ev5+1 j two h\rs be=e ^? 9 pursuit ( him arriv$ on its banks4 ,a heavy ra9 came on & fell all night1 & by daybreak ! riv] 0 s swoll5 z to be impassable4 ,x cont9u$ = sev]al days1 & gave ,morgan "t to s5d (f 8 prison]s :o _h cross$ sev]al miles above1 & to call out ! militia ( ,meckl5burg & ,r[an ,c\nties to gu>d ! =ds ( ! riv]4 ,"l ,cornwallis _h mov$ sl[ly ) 8 ma9 body4 ,he 0 encumb]$ by an imm5se tra9 ( baggage2 ! roads 7 ?r\gh deep r$ clay1 & ! c\ntry 0 cut up by /reams & morasses4 ,x 0 n until ! #be? t he assembl$ 8 :ole =ce at ,rams\r's ,mills1 on ! ,little ,catawba1 z ! s\? =k ( t riv] is call$1 & le>nt t ,morgan _h cross$ ! ma9 /ream4 ,n[ he felt ! loss he _h su/a9$ 9 ! late defeat ( ,t>leton1 ( a great "p ( 8 light troops4 ,9 ?is crippl$ condition1 he det]m9$ to relieve 8 army ( ev]y?+ t c\ld imp$e rapid movem5t 9 8 future op]ations4 ,two days1 !re=e1 7 sp5t by him at ,rams\r's ,mills1 9 de/roy+ all su* baggage & /ores z c\ld possibly be sp>$4 ,g5]al ,gre5e 0 gladd5$ by a lett] f ,morgan1 writt5 %ortly aft] 8 defeat ( ,t>leton1 & transmitt$ ! news to ,wa%+ton ) 8 own g5]\s comm5ts4 ,he _h rec5tly receiv$ intellig5ce ( ! l&+ ( troops at ,wilm+ton1 f a ,briti% squadron1 suppos$ to be a =ce "u ,arnold1 de/9$ to pu% up ,cape ,fe> ,riv]1 & co-op]ate ) ,cornwallis2 he _h to prep>e1 !re=e1 n only to succor ,morgan1 b to prev5t ?is co-op]ation4 ,he accord+ly deta*$ ,g5]al ,/ev5s ) 8 ,virg9ia militia 7^: t]m ( s]vice 0 ne>ly expir$7 to take *>ge ( ,morgan's prison]s1 & conduct !m to ,*>lottesville 9 ,virg9ia4 ,at ! same "t he wrote to ! gov]nors ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a & ,virg9ia = all ! aid !y c\ld furni%2 to ,/eub5 to ha/5 =w>d 8 recruits1 & to ,%elby1 ,campbell & o!rs to take arms once m & rival _! a*ievem5ts at ,k+'s ,m\nta94 ,?is done1 he left ,g5]al ,hug] 9 comm& ( ! division on ! ,p$ee1 ) ord]s to ha/5 on by =c$ m>*es to ,salisbury1 to jo9 ! o!r division2 9 ! meantime he set (f on horseback = ,morgan's camp1 att5d$ m]ely by a guide1 an aide-de-camp1 & a s]geant's gu>d ( dragoons4 ,8 object 0 to aid ,morgan 9 assembl+ militia & *eck+ ! enemy until ! junction ( 8 =ces c\ld be effect$4 ,x 0 a h>d ride ( upw>ds ( a hundr$ miles ?r\gh a r\gh c\ntry4 ,on ! la/ day ( ,janu>y he rea*$ ,morgan's camp at ,%]r>d's =d on ! ea/ side ( ! ,catawba4 ,! ,briti% army lay on ! opposite side ( ! riv]1 b a few miles di/ant f x1 & appe>$ to be mak+ prep>ations to =ce a passage across1 z x 0 subsid+1 & w\ld soon be =dable4 ,gre5e suppos$ ,cornwallis _h 9 view a junction ) ,arnold at ,cape ,fe>2 he wrote1 !re=e1 to ,g5]al ,hug] to hurry on1 s t ) _! unit$ =ces !y c\ld give 8 lord%ip a defeat be=e he c\ld effect ! junction4 ,m correct in=mation reliev$ him f ! appreh5sion ( a co-op]ation ( ,arnold & ,cornwallis4 ,! ,briti% troops :i* _h l&$ at ,wilm+ton1 7 m]ely a small deta*m5t s5t f ,*>le/on to e/abli% a milit>y depot = ! use ( ,cornwallis 9 8 s\!rn campaign4 ,!y _h tak5 possession ( ,wilm+ton )\t opposition4 ,gre5e n[ *ang$ 8 plans4 ,he 0 aw>e ( ! ill-provid$ /ate ( ! ,briti% army1 f ! volunt>y de/ruction ( _! wagons1 t5ts & baggage4 ,8 plan n[ 0 to tempt ! enemy cont9ually ) ! prospect ( a battle1 b cont9ually to elude "o2 to h>ass !m by a long pursuit1 draw !m high] into ! c\ntry1 & ga9 "t = ! division advanc+ "u ,hug] to jo9 him4 ,x 0 ! ,fabian policy t he _h le>nt "u ,wa%+ton1 ( :om he prid$ himself on be+ a disciple4 ,z ! subsid+ ( ! ,catawba w\ld enable ,cornwallis to cross1 ,gre5e ord]$ ,morgan to move (f sil5tly ) 8 division on ! ev5+ ( ! #ca/1 & to press 8 m>* all night1 s z to ga9 a good />t 9 advance1 :ile he 7,gre5e7 w\ld rema9 to br+ on ! militia1 :o 7 employ$ to *eck ! enemy4 ,^! militia1 assembl$ f ! neighbor+ c\nties1 did n exce$ five hundr$4 ,two hundr$ ( !m 7 di/ribut$ at diff]5t =ds3 ! rema9+ ?ree hundr$1 =m+ a corps ( m\nt$ riflem5 "u ,g5]al ,davidson1 7 to wat* ! movem5ts ( ! enemy1 & attack him :]ev] he %\ld make 8 ma9 attempt to cross4 ,:5 ! enemy %\ld h actually cross$1 ! diff]5t bodies ( militia 7 to make ! be/ ( _! way to a r5dezv\s1 sixte5 miles di/ant1 on ! road to ,salisbury4 ,:ile ^! dispositions 7 be+ made by ! ,am]ican comm&]1 ,cornwallis 0 prep>+ to cross ! riv]4 ,! night ( ! #ca/ 0 *os5 = ! attempt4 ,to div]t ! att5tion ( ! ,am]icans1 he deta*$ ,colonels ,web/] & ,t>leton ) a "p ( ! army to a public =d call$ ,beattie's =d1 :]e he suppos$ ,davidson to be /ation$4 ,!re !y 7 to make a fe9t ( =c+ a passage4 ,! ma9 attempt1 h[ev]1 0 to be made six miles l[] d[n1 :]e little1 if any1 opposition 0 anticipat$4 ,cornwallis set out ) ! ma9 body ( 8 army at "o o'clock 9 ! morn+4 ,! night 0 d>k & ra9y4 ,x 0 ne> daybreak by ! "t ! head ( ! column rea*$ ! =d4 ,to _! surprise1 !y beheld num]\s camp fires on ! opposite bank4 ,^w 0 ha/ily c>ri$ to ,cornwallis t ! =d 0 gu>d$4 ,x 0 s inde$3 ,davidson 0 !re ) 8 riflem54 ,at t place ! ,catawba 0 ne>ly five hundr$ y>ds wide1 ab\t ?ree feet deep1 v rapid1 & full ( l>ge /ones4 ,! troops ent]$ ! riv] 9 platoons1 to support ea* o!r aga9/ ! curr5t1 & 7 ord]$ n to fire until !y %\ld ga9 ! opposite bank4 ,colonel ,hall1 ( ! light infantry ( ! gu>ds1 l$ ! way2 ! gr5adi]s foll[$4 ,! noise ( ! wat] & ! d>kness cov]$ _! movem5ts until !y 7 ne>ly half-way across1 :5 !y 7 descri$ by an ,am]ican s5t9el4 ,he *all5g$ !m ?ree times1 & receiv+ no answ]1 fir$4 ,t]rifi$ by ! report1 ! man :o 0 guid+ ! ,briti% turn$ & fl$4 ,colonel ,hall1 ?us ab&on$1 l$ ! way directly across ! riv]2 :]eas ! true =d incl9$ diagonally fur!r d[n4 ,hall _h to pass ?r\gh deep] wat]1 b he rea*$ a "p ( ! bank :]e x 0 ungu>d$4 ,! ,am]ican pickets1 too1 :i* _h turn$ out at ! al>m giv5 by ! s5t9el1 _h to deliv] a di/ant & slant+ fire4 ,/ill x _h its effect4 ,?ree ( ! ,briti% 7 kill$1 & ?irty-six w\nd$4 ,colonel ,hall pu%$ on gallantly1 b 0 %ot d[n z he asc5d$ ! bank4 ,g5]al ,davidson ha/5$ ) 8 m5 t[>ds ! place :]e ! ,briti% 7 l&+4 ,! latt] =m$ z soon z !y f\nd !mselves on firm gr\nd1 *>g$ ,davidson's m5 be=e he _h "t to get !m 9 ord]1 kill$ & w\nd$ ab\t =ty1 & put ! re/ to flight4 ,g5]al ,davidson 0 ! la/ to leave ! gr\nd1 & 0 kill$ j z he 0 m\nt+ 8 horse4 ,g5]al ,gre5e1 in=m$ t ! enemy _h cross$ ! ,catawba at daybreak1 await$ anxi\sly at ! r5dezv\s ! arrival ( ! militia4 ,x 0 n until aft] midnight t he he>d ( _! utt] disp]sion1 & ( ! dea? ( ,davidson4 ,appreh5d+ ! rapid advance ( ,cornwallis1 he ha/5$ to rejo9 ,morgan1 :o ) 8 division 0 pu%+ =w>d = ! ,yadk91 fir/ s5d+ ord]s to ,g5]al ,hug] to conduct ! o!r division by ! mo/ direct r\te to ,guil=d ,c\rt-h\se1 :]e ! =ces 7 to be unit$4 ,gre5e spurr$ =w>d ?r\gh heavy ra9 & deep miry roads4 ,x 0 a dre>y ride & a lonely "o1 = he _h deta*$ 8 aides-de-camp 9 diff]5t directions to collect ! scatt]$ militia4 ,cornwallis did n advance s rapidly z _h be5 appreh5d$4 ,aft] cross+ ! ,catawba1 he _h to wait = 8 wagons & artill]y1 :i* _h rema9$ on ! o!r side 9 ! woods2 s t by nightfall ( ! #a/ ( ,febru>y he 0 n m ?an five miles on ! road to ,salisbury4 ,eag] to come up ) ! ,am]icans1 he m\nt$ "s ( ! infantry ^u ! baggage horses1 jo9$ !m to ! cavalry1 & s5t ! :ole =w>d "u ,g5]al ,o',h>a4 ,!y arriv$ on ! banks ( ! ,yadk9 at night1 betwe5 ! #b;d & #c;d ( ,febru>y1 j 9 "t to capture a few wagons l+]+ 9 ! re> ( ! ,am]ican army1 :i* _h pass$4 ,! riflem5 :o gu>d$ !m retreat$ aft] a %ort skirmi%4 ,!re 7 no boats ) :i* to cross2 ! ,am]icans _h secur$ !m on ! o!r side4 ,! ra9 :i* _h fall5 ?r\gh\t ! day _h ov]flood$ ! =d by :i* ! ,am]ican cavalry _h pass$4 ,! pursu]s 7 aga9 br\ght to a /&4 ,aft] "s d\bt & delay1 ,cornwallis took 8 c\rse up ! s\? side ( ! ,yadk91 & cross$ by :at is /ill call$ ! ,%all[ =d1 :ile ,gre5e cont9u$ on unmole/$ to ,guil=d ,c\rt-h\se1 :]e he 0 jo9$ by ,g5]al ,hug] & 8 division on ! #i?4 ,cornwallis 0 n[ encamp$ ab\t tw5ty-five miles above !m1 at ! old ,moravian t[n ( ,salem4 ,! great object ( ,gre5e n[ 0 to get across ! riv] ,dan1 & ?r[ himself into ,virg9ia4 ,) ! re9=cem5ts & assi/ance he might !re expect to f9d1 he hop$ to effect ! salvation ( ! ,s\?1 & prev5t ! dismemb]m5t ( ! ,union4 ,! object ( ,cornwallis 0 to get betwe5 him & ,virg9ia1 =ce him to a combat be=e he c\ld receive ^? re9=cem5ts1 or enclose him 9 betwe5 ! great riv]s on ! we/1 ! sea on ! ea/1 & ! two divisions ( ! ,briti% army "u himself & ,"l ,rawdon on ! nor? & s\?4 ,8 lord%ip _h be5 in=m$ t ! l[] "p ( ! ,dan1 at pres5t1 c\ld only be cross$ 9 boats1 & t ! c\ntry c\ld n af=d a suffici5t numb] = ! passage ( ,gre5e's army2 he tru/$1 !re=e1 to cut him (f f ! upp] "p ( ! riv]1 :]e alone x 0 =dable4 ,gre5e1 h[ev]1 _h provid$ aga9/ su* a cont+5cy4 ,boats _h be5 secur$ at v>i\s places by 8 ag5ts1 & c\ld be collect$ at a few h\rs' notice at ! l[] f]ries4 ,in/ead1 !re=e1 ( /riv+ ) 8 lord%ip = ! upp] =ds1 ,gre5e %ap$ 8 c\rse = ,boyd's & ,irw9's =ds1 j above ! conflu5ce ( ! ,dan & ,/aunton riv]s :i* =ms ! ,roanoke1 & ab\t sev5ty miles f ,guil=d ,c\rt-h\se4 ,?is w\ld give him tw5ty-five miles advantage ( ,"l ,cornwallis at ! outset4 ,g5]al ,kosciuszko 0 s5t ) a p>ty 9 advance to collect ! boats & ?r[ up brea/works at ! f]ries4 ,9 ord]+ 8 m>*1 ,g5]al ,gre5e took ! lead ) ! ma9 body1 ! baggage1 & /ores4 ,g5]al ,morgan w\ld h _h ! comm& ( ! re>-gu>d1 b be+ disabl$ by a viol5t attack ( ague & rheumatism1 x 0 giv5 to ,colonel ,o?o ,h4 ,williams 7=m]ly adjutant-g5]al71 :o _h ) him ,colonels ,h[>d1 ,wa%+ton & ,lee4 ,?is corps1 deta*$ "s di/ance 9 ! re>1 did inf9ite s]vice4 ,be+ lightly equipp$1 x c\ld manoeuvre 9 front ( ! ,briti% l9e ( m>*1 break d[n bridges1 sweep (f provisions1 & imp$e its progress1 9 a v>iety ( ways1 :ile ! ma9 body mov$ =w>d unmole/$4 ,x 0 n[ t ,cornwallis mo/ felt ! sev]ity ( ! bl[ he _h receiv$ at ! battle ( ! ,c[p5s 9 ! loss ( 8 light troops1 hav+ s few to cope ) ! lite corps "u ,williams4 ,we =be> to ent] into ! details ( ?is ma/]ly retreat1 ! _m /ratagems & manoeuvres ( ! cov]+ p>ty to delay & hoodw9k ! enemy4 ,t>leton himself be>s witness1 9 8 n>rative1 t e measure ( ! ,am]icans 0 judici\sly design$ & vigor\sly execut$4 ,s mu* _h ,cornwallis be5 mis9=m$ at ! outset z to ! means bel[ ( pass+ ! riv]1 t he pu%$ on 9 ! firm conviction t he 0 driv+ ! ,am]ican army into a trap1 & w\ld give x a signal bl[ be=e x c\ld cross ! ,dan4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,gre5e1 ) ! ma9 body1 rea*$ ! banks ( ! riv]1 & succe$$ 9 cross+ ov] ) ease 9 ! c\rse ( a s+le day at ,boyd's & ,irw9's f]ries1 s5d+ back ^w to ,williams1 :o ) 8 cov]+ p>ty 0 f> 9 ! re>4 ,t intellig5t (fic] encamp$1 z usual1 9 ! ev5+1 at a w>y di/ance 9 front ( ! enemy1 b /ole a m>* ^u !m aft] d>k1 leav+ 8 camp fires burn+4 ,he pu%$ on all night1 arriv$ at ! f]ry 9 ! morn+ ( ! #ae?1 hav+ m>*$ =ty miles )9 ! la/ f\r & tw5ty h\rs2 & made su* despat* 9 cross+1 t 8 la/ troops _h l&$ on ! ,virg9ia %ore by ! "t ! a/oni%$ enemy arriv$ on ! opposite bank4 ,= a day ! two armies lay pant+ )9 sight ( ea* o!r on ! opposite banks ( ! riv]1 :i* _h put an end to ! race4 ,on ! #af?1 ! riv] began to subside2 ! enemy might soon be able to cross4 ,gre5e prep>$ = a fur!r retreat by s5d+ =w>d 8 baggage on ! road to ,halifax1 & secur+ ! passage ( ! ,/aunton4 ,at ,halifax he 0 resolv$ to make a /&1 r ?an suff] ! enemy to take possession ( x )\t a /ruggle4 ,its situation on ! ,roanoke w\ld make x a /rong position = _! army1 support$ by a fleet1 & w\ld favor _! designs bo? on ,virg9ia & ! ,c>ol9as4 ,) a view to its def5ce1 intr5*m5ts _h already be5 ?r[n up1 "u ! direction ( ,kosciuszko4 ,"l ,cornwallis1 h[ev]1 did n deem x prud5t1 "u pres5t circum/ances1 to v5ture into ,virg9ia1 :]e ,gre5e w\ld be sure ( p[]ful re9=cem5ts4 ,nor? ,c>ol9a 0 9 a /ate ( ! utmo/ disord] & confusion2 he ?\ght x bett] to rema9 9 x = a "t1 & pr(it by hav+ compell$ ,gre5e to ab&on x4 ,aft] giv+ 8 troops a day's repose1 !re=e1 he put !m once m 9 motion on ! #ah?1 along ! road by :i* he _h pursu$ ,gre5e4 ,?is *ang$ ! game4 ,lee1 ) 8 legion1 /r5g!n$ by two vet]an ,m>yl& companies1 & ,pick5s1 ) a corps ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a militia1 all light troops1 7 transport$ across ! ,dan 9 ! boats1 ) ord]s to ga9 ! front ( ,cornwallis1 hov] z ne> z safety w\ld p]mit1 cut (f 8 int]c\rse ) ! disaffect$ p>ts ( ! c\ntry1 & *eck ! ris+ ( ! royali/s4 ,gre5e1 9 ! mean:ile1 rema9$ ) 8 ma9 =ce on ! nor!rn bank ( ! ,dan2 wait+ to asc]ta9 8 lord%ip's real designs1 & ready to cross at a mom5t's w>n+4 ,! movem5ts ( ,cornwallis1 = a day or two1 7 ( a dubi\s nature1 design$ to p]plex 8 oppon5ts2 or ! #bj?1 h[ev]1 he took po/ at ,hillsbor\gh4 ,"h he issu$ a proclamation1 invit+ all loyal subjects to assi/ 9 suppress+ ! rema9s ( rebellion1 & re-e/abli%+ good ord] & con/itutional gov]nm5t4 ,by ano!r in/rum5t1 all :o c\ld raise indep5d5t companies 7 call$ ^u to give 9 _! names at head-qu>t]s1 & a b\nty 9 money & l&s 0 promis$ to ^? :o %\ld enli/ "u !m4 ,t>leton 0 deta*$ ) ! cavalry & a small body ( infantry to a region ( c\ntry ly+ betwe5 ! ,haw & ,deep ,riv]s1 to br+ on a consid]able numb] ( loyali/s :o 7 said to be assembl+ !re4 ,rumor1 9 ! meantime1 _h magnifi$ ! effect ( 8 lord%ip's proclamations4 ,^w 0 br\ght to ,gre5e1 t ! tories 7 flock+ f all qu>t]s to ! royal /&>d4 ,sev5 companies1 x 0 said1 _h be5 rais$ 9 a s+le day4 ,at ?is "t ! re9=cem5ts to ! ,am]ican camp _h be5 little m ?an six hundr$ ,virg9ia militia1 "u ,g5]al ,/ev5s4 ,gre5e saw t at ?is rate1 if ,cornwallis 0 all[$ to rema9 undi/urb$1 he w\ld soon h complete comm& ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a2 he boldly det]m9$1 !re=e1 to recross ! ,dan at all haz>ds ) ! scanty =ce at 8 comm&1 & give 8 lord%ip *eck4 ,9 ?is _s he broke up 8 camp & cross$ ! riv] on ! #bc;d4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,lee & ,pick5s1 :o 7 sc\r+ ! c\ntry ab\t ,hillsbor\gh1 receiv$ in=mation ( ,t>leton's recruit+ exp$ition4 ,!re 0 no foe !y 7 m eag] to cope )2 & !y resolv$ to give him a surprise4 ,hav+ =d$ ! ,haw "o day ab\t noon1 !y le>n$ t he 0 encamp$ ab\t ?ree miles (f1 t 8 horses 7 unsaddl$1 & t ev]y?+ indicat$ confid5t security4 ,!y n[ pu%$ on "u cov]t ( ! woods1 prep>$ to give ! bold p>tisan a bl[ aft] 8 own fa%ion4 ,be=e !y rea*$ ! place1 ,t>leton _h m>*$ on4 ,be+ in=m$ t he 0 to halt = ! night at ! di/ance ( six miles1 !y /ill tru/$ to surprise him4 ,on ! way1 h[ev]1 !y _h an enc\nt] ) a body ( ?ree or f\r hundr$ m\nt$ royali/s1 arm$ ) rifles1 & comm&$ by a ,colonel ,pyle1 m>*+ 9 que/ ( ,t>leton4 ,z ,lee ) 8 cavalry 0 9 ! advance1 he 0 mi/ak5 = ,t>leton1 & hail$ ) loyal acclamations4 ,he favor$ ! mi/ake1 & 0 tak+ measures to capture ! royali/s1 :5 "s ( !m1 see+ ! infantry "u ,pick5s1 discov]$ _! error & fir$ ^u ! re>-gu>d4 ,! cavalry in/antly *>g$ ^u !m2 n9ety 7 cut d[n & sla91 & a great numb] w\nd$2 among ! latt] 0 ,colonel ,pyle himself1 :o took refuge among ! ?ickets on ! bord]s ( a piece ( wat] :i* /ill be>s 8 "n4 ,aft] all1 ,lee & ,pick5s miss$ ! object ( _! ent]prise4 ,! approa* ( night & ! fatigue ( _! troops1 made !m def] _! attack ^u ,t>leton until morn+4 ,9 ! meantime1 ! latt] _h receiv$ an express f ,cornwallis1 in=m+ him t ,gre5e _h pass$ ! ,dan1 & ord]+ him to return to ,hillsbor\gh z soon z possible4 ,he ha/5$ to obey4 ,lee ) 8 legion 0 9 ! saddle be=e daybreak2 b ,t>leton's troops 7 already on ! m>*4 ,be=e sunrise1 he _h =d$ ! ,haw1 & ,light-horse ,h>ry gave ov] ! pursuit4 ,! re-appe>ance ( ,gre5e & 8 army 9 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 h]ald$ by ! sc\r+s ( ,lee & ,pick5s1 disconc]t$ ! s*emes ( ,"l ,cornwallis4 ,! recruit+ s]vice 0 int]rupt$4 ,_m royali/s1 :o 7 on ! way to 8 camp1 return$ home4 ,=age & provisions became sc>ce 9 ! neighborhood4 ,he f\nd himself1 he said1 among/ timid fri5ds & adjo9+ to invet]ate rebels4 ,on ! #bf?1 !re=e1 he ab&on$ ,hillsbor\gh1 ?rew himself across ! ,haw1 & encamp$ ne> ,alamance ,creek1 "o ( its pr9cipal tribut>ies1 9 a c\ntry favorable to supplies & ) a tory population4 ,8 position 0 comm&+1 at ! po9t ( concurr5ce ( roads f ,salisbury1 ,guil=d1 ,high ,rock=d1 ,cross ,creek1 & ,hillsbor\gh4 ,x cov]$ also ! communication ) ,wilm+ton1 :]e a dpt ( milit>y /ores1 s important to 8 half-de/itute army1 _h rec5tly be5 e/abli%$4 ,gre5e ) 8 ma9 army took po/ ab\t fifte5 miles above him1 on ! heights betwe5 ,tr\blesome ,creek & ,re$y ,=k1 "o ( ! tribut>ies ( ! ,haw4 ,8 plan 0 to cut ! enemy (f f ! upp] c\nties2 to h>ass him by skirmi%es1 b to avoid a g5]al battle2 ?us ga9+ "t = ! arrival ( re9=cem5ts daily expect$4 ,on ! #f? ( ,m>*1 ,cornwallis1 le>n+ t ! light troops "u ,williams 7 v c>elessly po/$1 put 8 army sudd5ly 9 motion1 & cross$ ! ,alamance 9 a ?ick fog2 ) ! design to beat up _! qu>t]s1 drive !m 9 ^u ! ma9 army1 & br+ ,gre5e to action %\ld he come to _! assi/ance4 ,8 movem5t 0 discov]$ by ! ,am]ican patrols1 & ! al>m giv54 ,williams ha/ily call$ 9 8 deta*m5ts1 & retreat$ ) 8 light troops across ,re$y ,=k1 :ile ,lee ) 8 legion manoeuvr$ 9 front ( ! enemy4 ,a /& 0 made by ! ,am]icans at ,wetzell's ,mill1 b !y 7 oblig$ to retire ) ! loss ( fifty kill$ & w\nd$4 ,cornwallis did n pursue2 ev5+ 0 approa*+1 & he _h fail$ 9 8 ma9 object2 t ( br++ ,gre5e to action4 ,! latt]1 fix$ 9 8 resolve ( avoid+ a conflict1 _h retreat$ across ! ,haw4 ,gre5e's long-expect$ re9=cem5ts n[ arriv$1 hav+ be5 hurri$ on by =c$ m>*es4 ,!y consi/$ ( a brigade ( ,virg9ia militia1 "u ,g5]al ,lawson1 two brigades ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a militia1 "u ,g5]als ,butl] & ,eaton1 & f\r hundr$ regul>s1 enli/$ = eighte5 mon?s4 ,8 :ole effective =ce1 accord+ to (ficial returns1 am\nt$ to f\r ?\s& two hundr$ & =ty-?ree foot1 & "o hundr$ & sixty-"o cavalry4 ,( 8 infantry1 n q two ?\s& 7 regul>s1 & ( ^!1 ?ree-f\r?s 7 new levies4 ,8 =ce ne>ly d\bl$ 9 numb] t ( ,cornwallis1 :i* did n exce$ two ?\s& f\r hundr$ m52 b _m ( ,gre5e's troops 7 raw & inexp]i5c$1 & _h nev] be5 9 battle2 ^? ( ! enemy 7 vet]ans1 s*ool$ 9 w>f>e4 ,gre5e knew ! inf]iority ( 8 troops 9 ?is respect2 8 re9=cem5ts1 too1 fell f> %ort ( :at he _h be5 l$ to expect1 yet he det]m9$ to accept ! battle :i* _h s long be5 (f]$4 ,all deta*m5ts 7 ord]$ to assemble at ,guil=d1 )9 eight miles ( ! enemy1 :]e he encamp$ on ! #ad?1 s5d+ 8 wagons & heavy baggage to ! ,iron ,works at ,tr\blesome ,creek1 t5 miles 9 8 re>4 ,cornwallis s5t 8 c>riages & baggage to ,bell's ,mills1 on ,deep ,riv]1 & set out at daybreak on ! #ae? = ,guil=d4 ,)9 f\r miles ( t place1 ne> ! ,new ,g>d5 ,meet+-h\se1 ,t>leton ) ! advanc$ gu>d came ^u ! ,am]ican advance-gu>d1 compos$ ( ,lee's p>tisan legion1 & "s m\nta9e]s & ,virg9ia militia4 ,t>leton & ,lee 7 well mat*$ 9 milit>y pr[ess1 & ! skirmi% betwe5 !m 0 sev]e4 ,lee's horses1 be+ f ,virg9ia & ,p5nsylvania1 7 sup]ior 9 weight & /r5g? to ^? ( 8 oppon5t1 :i* _h be5 *iefly tak5 f plantations 9 ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 ,! latt] 7 borne d[n by a *>ge 9 close column4 ,t>leton1 see+ t 8 weakly-m\nt$ m5 f\ght to a disadvantage1 s\nd$ a retreat2 ,lee endeavor$ to cut him (f4 ,a g5]al conflict ( ! vangu>ds1 horse & foot1 ensu$1 :5 ! appe>ance ( ! ma9 body ( ! enemy oblig$ ,lee1 9 8 turn1 to retire ) precipitation4 ,dur+ ?is "t1 ,gre5e 0 prep>+ = action on a woody em95ce1 a little m ?an a mile s\? ( ,guil=d ,c\rt-h\se4 ,! neighbor+ c\ntry 0 cov]$ ) =e/1 except+ "s cultivat$ fields ab\t ! c\rt-h\se1 & along ! ,salisbury road1 :i* pass$ ?r\gh ! c5tre ( ! place1 f s\? to nor?4 ,he _h drawn out 8 troops 9 ?ree l9es4 ,! fir/1 compos$ ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a militia1 volunte]s & riflem51 "u ,g5]als ,butl] & ,eaton1 0 po/$ beh9d a f5ce1 ) an op5 field 9 front1 & woods on ! flanks & 9 ! re>4 ,ab\t ?ree hundr$ y>ds beh9d ?is1 0 ! second l9e1 compos$ ( ,virg9ia militia1 "u ,g5]als ,/ev5s & ,lawson1 drawn up across ! road1 & cov]$ by a wood4 ,! ?ird l9e1 ab\t f\r hundr$ y>ds 9 ! re> ( ! second1 0 compos$ ( ,cont95tal troops or regul>s2 ^? ( ,virg9ia "u ,g5]al ,hug] on ! "r1 ^? ( ,m>yl& "u ,colonel ,williams on ! left4 ,colonel ,wa%+ton ) a body ( dragoons1 ,kirkwood's ,delaw>e infantry1 & a battalion ( ,virg9ia militia cov]$ ! "r flank2 ,lee's legion1 ) ! ,virg9ia riflem5 "u ,colonel ,campbell1 cov]$ ! left4 ,two six-p\nd]s 7 9 ! road1 9 advance ( ! fir/ l9e2 two field-pieces ) ! re>-l9e ne> ! c\rt-h\se1 :]e ,g5]al ,gre5e took 8 /ation4 ,ab\t noon ! head ( ! ,briti% army 0 descri$ advanc+ spirit$ly f ! s\? along ! ,salisbury road1 & defil+ into ! fields4 ,a cannonade 0 op5$ f ! two six-p\nd]s1 9 front ( ! fir/ ,am]ican l9e4 ,x 0 answ]$ by ! ,briti% artill]y4 ,nei!r produc$ mu* effect4 ,! enemy n[ advanc$ coolly & /eadily 9 ?ree columns2 ! ,hessians & ,highl&]s "u ,g5]al ,leslie on ! "r1 ! ,royal artill]y & gu>ds 9 ! c5tre1 & ,web/]'s brigade on ! left4 ,! ,nor? ,c>ol9ians1 :o =m$ ! fir/ l9e1 wait$ until ! enemy 7 )9 "o hundr$ & fifty y>ds1 :51 agitat$ by _! m>tial array & undaunt$ movem5t1 !y began to fall into confusion2 "s fir$ (f _! pieces )\t tak+ aim2 o!rs ?rew !m d[n1 & took to flight4 ,a volley f ! foe1 a %\t1 & a *>ge ( ! bayonet1 complet$ _! discomfiture4 ,"s fl$ to ! woods1 o!rs fell back ^u ! ,virg9ians1 :o =m$ ! second l9e4 ,g5]al ,/ev5s1 :o comm&$ ! latt]1 ord]$ 8 m5 to op5 & let ! fugitives pass1 pret5d+ t !y _h ord]s to retire4 ,"u 8 spirit$ comm& & example1 ! ,virg9ians kept _! gr\nd & f\ght bravely4 ,! action became mu* brok5 up & div]sifi$ by ! ext5t ( ! gr\nd4 ,! ?ickness ( ! woods imp$$ ! movem5ts ( ! cavalry4 ,! res]ves on bo? sides 7 call$ up4 ,! ,briti% bayonet aga9 succe$$2 ! second l9e gave way1 & ,g5]al ,/ev5s1 :o _h kept ! field = "s "t1 aft] be+ w\nd$ 9 ! ?igh by a musket-ball1 ord]$ a retreat4 ,! enemy press$ ) increas+ ardor aga9/ ! ?ird l9e1 compos$ ( ,cont95tal troops1 & support$ by ,colonel ,wa%+ton's dragoons & ,kirkwood's ,delaw>es4 ,gre5e c\nt$ on ^! to retrieve ! day4 ,!y 7 regul>s2 !y 7 fre%1 & 9 p]fect ord]4 ,he rode along ! l9e1 call+ on !m to /& firm1 & give ! enemy a w>m reception4 ,! fir/ ,m>yl& regim5t :i* 0 on ! "r w+1 0 attack$ by ,colonel ,web/]1 ) ! ,briti% left4 ,x /ood ! %ock bravely1 & be+ second$ by "s ,virg9ia troops1 & ,kirkwood's ,delaw>es1 drove ,web/] across a rav9e4 ,! second ,m>yl& regim5t 0 n s successful4 ,impetu\sly attack$ by ,colonel ,/ew>t1 ) a battalion ( ! gu>ds & a company ( gr5adi]s1 x falt]$1 gave way & fl$1 ab&on+ two field-pieces1 :i* 7 seiz$ by ! enemy4 ,/ew>t 0 pursu+1 :5 ! fir/ regim5t :i* _h driv5 ,web/] across ! rav9e1 came to ! rescue ) fix$ bayonets1 :ile ,colonel ,wa%+ton spurr$ up ) 8 cavalry4 ,! fight n[ 0 fi]ce & bloody4 ,/ew>t 0 sla92 ! two field-pieces 7 retak51 & ! enemy 9 _! turn gave way & 7 pursu$ ) slaught]2 a de/ructive fire ( grape-%ot f ! enemy's artill]y *eck$ ! pursuit4 ,two regim5ts approa*$ on ! "r & left2 ,web/] recross$ ! rav9e & fell ^u ,kirkwood's ,delaw>es4 ,!re 0 intrepid fight+ 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ! field2 b ,gre5e saw t ! day 0 lo/2 !re 0 no retriev+ ! effect produc$ by ! fir/ flight ( ! ,nor? ,c>ol9ians4 ,unwill+ to risk ! utt] de/ruction ( 8 army1 he direct$ a retreat1 :i* 0 made 9 good ord]1 b !y _h to leave _! artill]y on ! field1 mo/ ( ! horses hav+ be5 kill$4 ,ab\t ?ree miles f ! field ( action he made a halt to collect /raggl]s1 & !n cont9u$ on to ! place ( r5dezv\s at ,spe$well's ,iron ,works on ,tr\blesome ,creek4 ,! ,briti% 7 too mu* cut up & fatigu$ to foll[ up _! victory4 ,two regim5ts1 ) ,t>leton's cavalry1 attempt$ a pursuit1 b 7 call$ back4 ,! loss ( ! ,am]icans 9 ?is h>d-f\ght affair 0 nev] fully asc]ta9$4 ,_! (ficial returns1 made imm$iately aft] ! action1 give little m ?an f\r hundr$ kill$ & w\nd$1 & betwe5 eight & n9e hundr$ miss+2 b ,"l ,cornwallis /ates 9 8 despat*es1 t betwe5 two & ?ree hundr$ ( ! ,am]icans 7 f\nd dead on ! field ( battle4 ,! loss su/a9$ by 8 lord%ip1 ev5 if num]ically less1 0 f> m fatal2 =1 9 ! circum/ances 9 :i* he 0 plac$1 x 0 n to be suppli$1 & x completely maim$ him4 ,( 8 small army1 n9ety-?ree _h fall51 f\r hundr$ & ?irte5 7 w\nd$1 & tw5ty-six miss+4 ,among ! kill$ & w\nd$ 7 sev]al (fic]s ( note4 ,?us1 "o-f\r? ( 8 army 0 ei!r kill$ or disabl$2 8 troops 7 exhau/$ by fatigue & hung]2 8 camp 0 encumb]$ by ! w\nd$4 ,8 victory1 9 fact1 0 almo/ z ru9\s z a defeat4 ,gre5e lay = two days )9 t5 miles ( him1 ne> ! ,iron ,works on ,tr\blesome ,creek1 ga!r+ up 8 scatt]$ troops4 ,he _h imbib$ ! _s ( ,wa%+ton1 & rema9$ undismay$ by h>d%ips or rev]ses4 ,cornwallis1 s f> f be+ able to advance 9 ! c>e] ( victory1 c\ld n ev5 hold ! gr\nd he _h s bravely won1 b 0 oblig$ to retreat f ! sc5e ( triumph to "s secure position :]e he might obta9 supplies = 8 fami%$ army4 ,leav+1 !re=e1 ab\t sev5ty ( 8 (fic]s & m51 :o 7 too sev]ely w\nd$ to be> travell+1 toge!r ) a numb] ( w\nd$ ,am]icans1 "u ! protection ( a flag ( truce1 he set out1 on ! ?ird day aft] ! action1 by easy m>*es1 = ,cross ,creek1 an ea/]n bran* ( ,cape ,fe> ,riv]1 :]e 0 a settlem5t ( ,scotti% ,highl&]s1 /\t adh]5ts1 z he 0 l$ to believe1 to ! royal cause4 ,"h he expect$ to be pl5tifully suppli$ ) provisions1 & to h 8 sick & w\nd$ well tak5 c>e (4 ,h5ce1 too1 he c\ld op5 a communication by ,cape ,fe> ,riv]1 ) ,wilm+ton4 ,no soon] did ,gre5e le>n t ,cornwallis 0 retreat+1 ?an he set out to foll[ him1 det]m9$ to br+ him aga9 to action2 & pres5t+ ! s+ul> spectacle ( ! vanqui%$ pursu+ ! victor4 ,8 troops1 h[ev]1 suff]$ greatly 9 ?is pursuit f w9try wea!r1 deep1 wet1 clayey roads1 & sc>city ( provisions4 ,on ! #bh?1 ,gre5e arriv$ at ,ramsey's ,mills1 on ,deep ,riv]1 h>d on ! traces ( ,cornwallis1 :o _h left ! place a few h\rs previ\sly ) su* precipitation1 t sev]al ( 8 w\nd$1 :o _h di$ :ile on ! m>*1 7 left beh9d unburi$4 ,at ,deep ,riv]1 ,gre5e 0 br\ght to a /&4 ,cornwallis _h brok5 d[n ! bridge by :i* he _h cross$2 & fur!r pursuit = ! pres5t 0 impossible4 ,! con/ancy ( ! militia n[ gave way4 ,!y _h be5 cont9ually on ! m>* ) little to eat1 less to dr9k1 & oblig$ to sleep 9 ! woods 9 ! mid/ ( smoke4 ,e /ep _h l$ !m f _! homes & increas$ _! privations4 ,!y 7 n[ 9 want ( ev]y?+1 = ! retreat+ enemy left a fami%$ c\ntry beh9d him4 ,! t]m = :i* mo/ ( !m _h enli/$ 0 expir$1 & !y n[ dem&$ _! dis*>ge4 ,! dem& 0 j & reasonable1 &1 aft] /riv+ 9 va9 to %ake _! det]m9ation1 ,gre5e felt compell$ to comply ) x4 ,8 =ce ?us r$uc$1 x w\ld be impossible to pursue ! enemy fur!r4 ,9 ?is situation1 remote f re9=cem5ts1 inf]ior to ! enemy 9 numb]s1 & )\t hope ( support1 :at 0 to be done8 ,if ! enemy falls d[n t[>d ,wilm+ton1 said he1 !y w be 9 a position :]e x w\ld be impossible = u to injure !m if we _h a =ce4 ,sudd5ly he det]m9$ to *ange 8 c\rse1 & c>ry ! w> into ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 ,?is w\ld oblige ! enemy ei!r to foll[ him1 & ?us ab&on ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 or to sacrifice all 8 po/s 9 ! upp] "p ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a & ,georgia4 ,to ,wa%+ton1 to :om he consid]$ himself acc\ntable = 8 policy1 & f ^: c\ncil he d]iv$ confid5ce & /r5g?1 he writes on ! pres5t occasion3 ,all ?+s consid]$1 ,i ?9k ! movem5t is w>rant$ by ! s\nde/ reasons1 bo? political & milit>y4444 ,he appris$ ,sumt]1 ,pick5s1 & ,m>ion1 by lett]1 ( 8 int5tions1 & call$ ^u !m to be ready to co-op]ate4 ,on ! #cj? ( ,m>* he dis*>g$ all 8 militia1 ) _m ?anks = ! c\rage & =titude ) :i* !y _h foll[$ him ?r\gh s _m sc5es ( p]il & h>d%ip4 ,!n1 aft] giv+ 8 army a %ort ta/e ( ! repose !y ne$$1 & hav+ collect$ a few days' provisions1 he set =w>d on ! #e? ( ,april t[>d ,camd51 :]e ,"l ,rawdon _h 8 head-qu>t]s4 ,cornwallis1 9 ! meantime1 0 griev\sly disappo9t$ 9 ! hopes he _h =m$ ( obta9+ ample provisions & =age at ,cross ,creek1 & /rong re9=cem5ts f ! royali/s 9 ! neighborhood4 ,nei!r c\ld he op5 a communication by ,cape ,fe> ,riv] = ! conveyance ( 8 troops to ,wilm+ton4 ,! di/ance by wat] 0 upw>ds ( a hundr$ miles1 ! bread? ( ! riv] seldom above "o hundr$ y>ds1 ! banks high1 & ! inhabitants on ea* side g5]ally ho/ile4 ,he 0 compell$1 !re=e1 to cont9ue 8 retreat by l&1 q to ,wilm+ton1 :]e he arriv$ on ! #g? ( ,april4 ,x 0 8 lord%ip's int5tion1 z soon z he %\ld h equipp$ 8 own corps & receiv$ a "p ( ! expect$ re9=cem5ts f ,irel&1 to return to ! upp] c\ntry1 9 hopes ( giv+ protection to ! royal int]e/s 9 ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 & ( pres]v+ ! heal? ( 8 troops until he %\ld conc]t new measures ) ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton4 ,8 plans 7 all disconc]t$1 h[ev]1 by intellig5ce ( ,gre5e's rapid m>* t[>d ,camd54 ,all ?\ghts ( (f5sive op]ations aga9/ ,nor? ,c>ol9a 7 at an end4 ,sickness1 des]tion1 & ! loss su/a9$ at ,guil=d ,c\rt-h\se1 _h r$uc$ 8 little army to f\rte5 hundr$ & ?irty-five m54 ,9 ?is sad pr$icam5t1 aft] rema9+ sev]al days 9 a pa9ful /ate ( irresolution he det]m9$ to take advantage ( ,gre5e's hav+ left ! back "p ( ,virg9ia op51 to m>* directly into t prov9ce1 & attempt a junction ) ! =ce act+ !re "u ,g5]al ,phillips4 ,by ?is move1 he might draw ,gre5e back to ! nor?w>d1 & by ! r$uction ( ,virg9ia1 he might promote ! subjugation ( ! ,s\?4 ,! move1 h[ev]1 he felt to be p]il\s4 ,8 troops 7 worn d[n by upw>ds ( eight hundr$ miles ( m>*+ & c\nt]m>*+1 ?r\gh an inhospitable & impracticable c\ntry2 !y _h n[ ?ree hundr$ m be=e !m2 "u /ill worse circum/ances ?an ^? 9 :i* !y fir/ set out4 ,!re 0 no "t = hesitation or delay2 ,gre5e might return & r5d] ! junction ) ,phillips impracticable2 hav+ s5t an express to ! latt]1 !re=e1 in=m+ him ( 8 com+1 & appo9t+ a meet+ at ,pet]sburg1 8 lord%ip set (f on ! #be? ( ,april1 on 8 fat$ m>* into ,virg9ia4 ,we mu/ n[ /ep back 9 dates to br+ up ev5ts 9 ! m nor!rn p>ts ( ! ,union4 ,,*apt] ,,lxii4 ,,! ,,w> ,,9 ,,virg9ia4--,,demon/rations ,,aga9/ ,,new ,,york4 ,9 a =m] *apt] we left ,b5$ict ,arnold =tify+ himself at ,portsm\?1 aft] 8 ravag+ incursion4 ,at ! solicitation ( ,gov]nor ,jeff]son1 back$ by ,congress1 ! ,*evali] de la ,luz]ne _h reque/$ ! ,fr5* comm&] at ! ea/w>d to s5d a %ip-(-!-l9e & "s frigates to ,*esapeake ,bay to oppose ! traitor4 ,=tunately1 at ?is juncture a sev]e sn[/orm 7,jan4 #bb;d7 scatt]$ ,arbu?not's blockad+ squadron1 wreck+ "o %ip-(-!-l9e & disma/+ o!rs1 & enabl$ ! ,fr5* fleet at ,newport to look abroad2 & ,ro*ambeau wrote to ,wa%+ton t ! ,*evali] ,de/\*es1 :o comm&$ ! fleet1 propos$ to s5d ?ree or f\r %ips to ! ,*esapeake4 ,wa%+ton fe>$ ! position ( ,arnold & 8 well-kn[n address might enable him to )/& a m]e attack by sea2 anxi\s to ensure 8 capture1 he advis$ t ,de/\*es %\ld s5d 8 :ole fleet1 & t ,de ,ro*ambeau %\ld emb>k ab\t a ?\s& m5 on bo>d ( x1 ) artill]y & app>atus = a siege2 engag+1 on 8 own "p1 to s5d (f imm$iately a deta*m5t ( twelve hundr$ m5 to co-op]ate4 ,be=e ! receipt ( ?is lett]1 ! ,fr5* comm&]s1 act+ on _! fir/ impulse1 _h1 ab\t ! #i? ( ,febru>y1 deta*$ ,m4 de ,tilly1 ) a sixty-gun %ip & two frigates1 to make a da% into ! ,*esapeake4 ,wa%+ton 0 appris$ ( _! sail+ j z he 0 prep>+ to s5d (f ! twelve hundr$ m5 spok5 ( 9 8 lett] to ,de ,ro*ambeau4 ,he gave ! comm& ( ?is deta*m5t to ,lafayette1 in/ruct+ him to act 9 conjunction ) ! militia & ! %ips s5t by ,de/\*es aga9/ ! enemy's corps actually 9 ,virg9ia4 ,z ! case 0 urg5t1 he 0 to suff] no delay1 :5 on ! m>*1 = want ei!r ( provisions1 =age1 or wagons1 b :]e ord9>y means did n suffice1 he 0 to resort to milit>y impress4 ,lafayette set out on 8 m>* on ! #bb;d ( ,febru>y1 & ,wa%+ton 0 indulg+ ! hope t1 scanty z 0 ! naval =ce s5t to ! ,*esapeake1 ! comb9$ ent]prise might be successful1 :5 on ! #bg? he receiv$ a lett] f ! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau ann\nc+ its failure4 ,de ,tilly _h made 8 da% into ,*esapeake ,bay1 b ,arnold _h be5 appris$ by ! ,briti% ,admiral ,arbu?not ( 8 approa*1 & _h drawn 8 %ips high up ,elizabe? ,riv]4 ,! wat] 0 too %all[ = ! l>ge/ ,fr5* %ips to get )9 f\r leagues ( him4 ,"o ( ,de ,tilly's frigates ran agr\nd1 & 0 got (f ) difficulty1 & t comm&]1 see+ t ,arnold 0 out ( 8 rea*1 & fe>+ to be himself blockad$ %\ld he l+]1 put to sea & return$ to ,newport2 hav+ captur$ dur+ 8 cruise a ,briti% frigate ( =ty-f\r guns1 & two private]s ) _! prizes4 ,! ,fr5* comm&]s n[ det]m9$ to foll[ ! plan sugge/$ by ,wa%+ton1 & op]ate 9 ! ,*esapeake ) _! :ole fleet & a deta*m5t ( l& troops1 be+1 z !y said1 dispos$ to risk ev]y?+ to h9d] ,arnold f e/abli%+ himself at ,portsm\?4 ,wa%+ton set out = ,newport to conc]t op]ations ) ! ,fr5* comm&]s1 :]e he arriv$ on ! #f? ( ,m>*1 & f\nd ! ,fr5* fleet ready = sea1 ! troops elev5 hundr$ /rong1 comm&$ by ,g5]al ! ,b>on de ,viom5il1 be+ already emb>k$4 ,he w5t imm$iately on bo>d ( ! admiral's %ip1 :]e he _h an int]view ) ! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau1 & arrang$ ! plan ( ! campaign4 ,on ! #h? ( ,m>*1 at t5 o'clock at night1 he writes to ,lafayette3 ,i h ! pleasure to in=m y t ! :ole fleet w5t out ) a fair w9d ?is ev5+ ab\t sunset4 ,! ,briti% fleet made sail 9 pursuit1 on ! morn+ ( ! #aj?2 z ! ,fr5* _h s mu* ! />t1 x 0 hop$ !y w\ld rea* ,*esapeake ,bay be=e !m4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,lafayette ) 8 deta*m5t 0 press+ =w>d by =c$ m>*es = ,virg9ia4 ,arriv+ at ! ,head ( ,elk on ! #c;d ( ,m>*1 he halt$ until he %\ld receive tid+s respect+ ! ,fr5* fleet4 ,on ! #g? he receiv$ ,wa%+ton's lett] ( ! #a/1 appris+ him ( ! approa*+ dep>ture ( ! :ole fleet ) l& =ces4 ,lafayette n[ conduct$ 8 troops by wat] to ,annapolis1 & conclud+1 f ! "t ! %ips 7 to sail1 & ! w9ds :i* _h s9ce prevail$1 ! ,fr5* fleet mu/ be already 9 ! ,*esapeake1 he cross$ ! bay 9 an op5 boat to ,virg9ia1 & pu%$ on to conf] ) ! ,am]ican & ,fr5* comm&]s3 get a convoy = 8 troops1 & conc]t matt]s = a vigor\s co-op]ation4 ,arriv+ at ,york on ! #ad?1 he f\nd ! ,b>on ,/eub5 9 ! bu/le ( milit>y prep>ations1 & confid5t ( hav+ five ?\s& militia ready to co-op]ate4 ,^!1 ) ,lafayette's deta*m5t1 w\ld be suffici5t = ! attack by l&2 no?+ 0 want+ b a co-op]ation by sea2 & ! ,fr5* fleet _h n yet appe>$1 ?\gh d\ble ! "t necess>y = ! voyage _h elaps$4 ,on ! #bj?1 ^w 0 br\ght t a fleet _h come to an*or )9 ! capes4 ,x 0 suppos$ ( c\rse to be ! ,fr5*1 & n[ ! capture ( ! traitor 0 c]ta94 ,he himself f c]ta9 signs appe>$ to be 9 great confusion2 none ( 8 %ips v5tur$ d[n ! bay4 ,an (fic] ( ! ,fr5* navy bore d[n to visit ! fleet1 b return$ ) ! a/\nd+ intellig5ce t x 0 ,briti%6 ,admiral ,arbu?not _h 9 fact ov]tak5 ,de/\*es on ! #af? ( ,m>*1 (f ! capes ( ,virg9ia4 ,_! =ces 7 ne>ly equal2 eight %ips-(-!-l9e1 & f\r frigates on ea* side1 ! ,fr5* hav+ m m51 ! ,engli% m guns4 ,an engagem5t took place :i* la/$ ab\t an h\r4 ,! ,briti% van at fir/ took ! brunt ( ! action1 & 0 sev]ely h&l$2 ! c5tre came up to its relief4 ,! ,fr5* l9e 0 brok5 & gave way1 b ralli$1 & =m$ aga9 at "s di/ance4 ,! crippl$ /ate ( "s ( 8 %ips prev5t$ ! ,briti% admiral f br++ on a second enc\nt]2 nor did ! ,fr5* seek "o1 b %ap$ _! c\rse ! next day back to ,newport4 ,bo? sides claim$ a victory4 ,! ,briti% c]ta9ly effect$ ! ma9 objects !y _h 9 view2 ! ,fr5* 7 cut (f f ! ,*esapeake2 ! comb9$ ent]prise aga9/ ,portsm\? 0 disconc]t$1 & ,arnold 0 sav$4 ,a deta*m5t ( two ?\s& troops f ,new ,york1 "u ,g5]al ,phillips1 arriv$ at ,portsm\? on ! #bf? ( ,m>*4 ,t (fic] imm$iately took comm&1 greatly to ! satisfaction ( ! ,briti% (fic]s1 :o _h be5 act+ "u ,arnold4 ,! =ce n[ collect$ !re am\nt$ to ?ree ?\s& five hundr$ m54 ,! disp>ity 9 =ce 0 n[ s great1 t ! ,b>on ,/eub5 _h to )draw 8 troops1 & remove ! milit>y /ores into ! int]ior4 ,_m ( ! militia1 too1 _! t]m ( ?ree mon?s be+ expir$1 /ack$ _! arms1 & set (f = _! homes1 & mo/ ( ! residue _h to be dis*>g$4 ,g5]al ,phillips _h hi!rto rema9$ quiet 9 ,portsm\?1 complet+ ! =tifications1 b evid5tly mak+ prep>ations = an exp$ition4 ,on ! #af? ( ,april he left "o ?\s& m5 9 g>rison1 & emb>k+ ! re/ 9 small vessels ( light draught1 proce$$ up ,james ,riv]1 de/roy+ arm$ vessels1 public magaz9es1 & a %ip-y>d belong+ to ! ,/ate4 ,l&+ at ,city ,po9t1 he advanc$ aga9/ ,pet]sburg1 a place ( deposit ( milit>y /ores & tobacco4 ,he 0 met ab\t a mile bel[ ! t[n by ab\t "o ?\s& militia1 "u ,g5]al ,muhl5burg1 :o1 aft] disput+ ! gr\nd in* by in* = ne>ly two h\rs1 ) consid]able loss on bo? sides1 retreat$ across ! ,appomattox1 break+ d[n ! bridge beh9d !m4 ,phillips ent]$ ! t[n1 set fire to ! tobacco w>eh\ses1 & de/roy$ all ! vessels ly+ 9 ! riv]4 ,repair+ & cross+ ! bridge ov] ! ,appomattox1 he proce$$ to ,*e/]field ,c\rt-h\se1 :]e he de/roy$ b>racks & public /ores2 :ile ,arnold1 ) a deta*m5t1 laid wa/e ! magaz9es ( tobacco 9 ! direction ( ,w>wick4 ,a fire 0 op5$ by ! latt] f a few field-pieces on ! riv] bank1 ^u a squadron ( small1 arm$ vessels1 :i* _h be5 int5d$ to co-op]ate ) ! ,fr5* fleet aga9/ ,portsm\?4 ,! crews scuttl$ or set fire to !m1 & escap$ to ! nor? side ( ! riv]4 ,?is de/ructive c\rse 0 pursu$ until !y arriv$ at ,man*e/]1 a small place opposite ,ri*mond1 :]e ! tobacco w>eh\ses 7 imm$iately 9 a blaze4 ,ri*mond 0 a lead+ object ( ?is desolat+ ent]prise1 = !re a great "p ( ! milit>y /ores ( ! ,/ate _h be5 collect$4 ,=tunately1 ,lafayette1 ) 8 deta*m5t ( two ?\s& m51 _h arriv$ !re1 by =c$ m>*es1 ! ev5+ be=e1 & be+ jo9$ by ab\t two ?\s& militia & sixty dragoons 7! latt]1 pr9cipally "y ,virg9ians ( family71 _h po/$ himself /rongly on ! high banks on ! nor? side ( ! riv]4 ,!re be+ no bridge across ! riv] at t "t1 ,g5]al ,phillips did n ?9k x prud5t to attempt a passage 9 face ( su* a =ce s po/$4 ,return+ d[n ! s\? bank ( ! riv]1 to ! place :]e 8 vessels await$ him1 he re-emb>k$ on ! #b;d ( ,may1 & dropp$ sl[ly d[n ! riv] bel[ ! conflu5ce ( ! ,*ickahomony4 ,he 0 foll[$ cauti\sly1 & 8 movem5ts wat*$ by ,lafayette1 :o po/$ himself beh9d ! la/-nam$ riv]4 ,despat*es f ,cornwallis n[ in=m$ ,phillips t 8 lord%ip 0 advanc+ ) all spe$ f ! ,s\? to effect a junction ) him4 ,! g5]al imm$iately made a rapid move to rega9 possession ( ,pet]sburg1 :]e ! junction 0 to take place4 ,lafayette attempt$ by =c$ m>*es to get !re be=e him1 b 0 too late4 ,fall+ back1 !re=e1 he recross$ ,james ,riv] & /ation$ himself "s miles bel[ ,ri*mond1 to be at h& = ! protection ( ! public /ores collect$ !re4 ,dur+ ?is ma9 exp$ition ( ,phillips1 "s ( 8 small] vessels _h c>ri$ on ! plan ( plund] & deva/ation 9 o!r ( ! riv]s empty+ into ! ,*esapeake ,bay2 sett+ fire to ! h\ses :]e !y met ) resi/ance4 ,9 ! meantime ! desolat+ c>e] ( ,g5]al ,phillips 0 br\ght to a close4 ,he _h be5 ill = "s days previ\s to 8 arrival at ,pet]sburg1 & by ! "t he rea*$ !re1 0 no long] capable ( giv+ ord]s4 ,he di$ f\r days aft]w>ds2 honor$ & deeply regrett$ by 8 bro!rs 9 arms1 z a m]itori\s & well-tri$ soldi]4 ,"l ,cornwallis arriv$ at ,pet]sburg on ! #bj? ( ,may1 aft] ne>ly a mon?'s we>y m>*+ f ,wilm+ton4 ,8 lord%ip1 on tak+ comm&1 f\nd 8 =ce augm5t$ by a consid]able deta*m5t ( royal artill]y1 two battalions ( light infantry1 ! #gf? & #hj? ,briti% regim5ts1 a ,hessian regim5t1 ,lieut5ant-colonel ,simcoe's corps ( ,que5's rang]s1 cavalry & infantry1 "o hundr$ yag]s1 ,arnold's legion ( royali/s1 & ! g>rison ( ,portsm\?4 ,8 m9d1 we are told1 0 n[ set at ease ) reg>d to ,s\!rn affairs2 8 spirits1 s long jad$ by 8 h>ass+ tramps ab\t ! ,c>ol9as1 7 aga9 lift$ up by 8 augm5t$ /r5g?4 ,:ile affairs 7 approa*+ a crisis 9 ,virg9ia1 tr\bles 7 ?reat5+ f ! ,nor?4 ,!re 7 rumors ( invasion f ,canada2 ( w> c\ncils & leagues among ! savage tribes2 ( a revival ( ! t]ritorial feuds betwe5 ,new ,york & ,v]mont4 ,su*1 h[ev]1 0 ! deplorable ineffici5cy ( ! milit>y sy/em1 t ?\gh1 accord+ to ! resolves ( ,congress1 !re 7 to h be5 ?irty-sev5 ?\s& m5 "u arms at ! beg9n+ ( ! ye>1 ,wa%+ton's :ole =ce on ! ,hudson 9 ! mon? ( ,may did n am\nt to sev5 ?\s& m51 ( :om little m ?an f\r ?\s& 7 effective4 ,he /ill _h 8 head-qu>t]s at ,new ,w9dsor1 j above ! ,highl&s1 & )9 a few miles ( ,we/ ,po9t4 ,"h he receiv$ intellig5ce t ! enemy 7 9 =ce on ! opposite side ( ! ,hudson1 m>aud+ ! c\ntry on ! nor? side ( ,croton ,riv]1 & he ord]$ a ha/y advance ( ,connecticut troops 9 t direction4 ,! ,croton ,riv] fl[s f ea/ to we/ across ,we/*e/] ,c\nty1 & =m$ z x 7 ! b>ri] ( ! ,am]ican l9es4 ,! advanc$ po/s ( ,wa%+ton's army gu>d$ x1 & by its aid1 protect$ ! upp] c\ntry f ! incursions ( ^? =ag+ p>ties & m>aud]s :i* _h desolat$ ! neutral gr\nd bel[ x4 ,! incursions mo/ to be gu>d$ aga9/ 7 ^? ( ,colonel ,delancey's loyali/s1 a horde ( tories & refugees :i* _h _! /ronghold 9 ,morrisania4 ,! object ( _! pres5t incursion 0 to surprise an outpo/ ( ! ,am]ican army /ation$ ne> a =dable "p ( ! ,croton ,riv]1 n f> f ,p9e's ,bridge4 ,! po/ 0 comm&$ by ,colonel ,*ri/oph] ,gre5e1 ( ,rhode ,isl&1 ! same :o _h successfully def5d$ ,=t ,m]c] on ! ,delaw>e1 :5 assail$ by ,c\nt ,donop4 ,he 0 a valuable (fic]1 highly priz$ by ,wa%+ton4 ,colonel ,delancey1 :o l$ ?is =ay1 0 successor to ! un=tunate ,&r z adjutant-g5]al ( ! ,briti% army4 ,he conduct$ x secretly1 & 9 ! night1 at ! head ( a hundr$ horse & two hundr$ foot4 ,! ,croton 0 =d$ at daybreak1 j z ! night-gu>d _h be5 )drawn1 & ! f>m-h\ses 7 surpris$ & assail$ 9 :i* ! ,am]icans 7 qu>t]$4 ,t occupi$ by ,colonel ,gre5e & a bro!r (fic]1 ,major ,flagg1 0 fir/ surr\nd$4 ,! major />t$ f 8 b$1 & dis*>g$ 8 pi/ols f a w9d[1 b 0 %ot ?r\gh ! head1 & aft]w>ds despat*$ by cuts & ?ru/s ( ! sabre4 ,! door ( ,gre5e's room 0 bur/ op54 ,he def5d$ himself vigor\sly & effectively ) 8 sword1 = he _h great /r5g?1 b he 0 ov]p[]$ by numb]s1 cut d[n1 & b>b>\sly mangl$4 ,a massacre 0 go+ on 9 o!r qu>t]s4 ,besides ^! two (fic]s1 !re 7 betwe5 ?irty & =ty kill$ & w\nd$1 & sev]al made prison]s4 ,x is said t ,colonel ,delancey 0 n pres5t at ! c>nage1 b rema9$ on ! s\? side ( ! ,croton to secure ! retreat ( 8 p>ty4 ,be=e ! troops ord]$ out by ,wa%+ton arriv$ at ! po/1 ! m>aud]s _h made a precipitate retreat4 ,!y _h attempt$ to c>ry (f ,gre5e a prison]1 b he di$ )9 ?ree-qu>t]s ( a mile ( ! h\se4 ,! comm&]-9-*ief1 we are told1 he>d ) angui% & indignation ! tragical fate ( ?is1 8 fai?ful fri5d & soldi]4 ,at ?is juncture ,wa%+ton's att5tion 0 call$ 9 ano!r direction4 ,a frigate _h arriv$ at ,bo/on1 br++ ! ,c\nt de ,b>ras1 to take comm& ( ! ,fr5* naval =ce4 ,he 0 a vet]an ab\t sixty ye>s ( age1 & _h comm&$ ,d',e/a+'s vangu>d1 :5 he =c$ ! entrance ( ,newport h>bor4 ,! c\nt br\ght ! *e]+ intellig5ce1 t an armam5t ( tw5ty %ips-(-!-l9e1 ) l& =ces1 0 to sail1 or _h sail$1 f ,france1 "u ! ,c\nt de ,grasse = ! ,we/ ,indies1 & t twelve ( ^! %ips 7 to relieve ! squadron at ,newport1 & might be expect$ on ! coa/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ,july or ,augu/4 ,! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau1 hav+ receiv$ despat*es f ! c\rt ( ,france1 n[ reque/$ an int]view ) ,wa%+ton4 ,! latt] appo9t$ ,wea!rsfield 9 ,connecticut = ! purpose2 & met ! c\nt !re on ! #bb;d ( ,may1 hop+ to settle a def9ite plan ( ! campaign4 ,bo? z yet 7 ignorant ( ! arrival ( ,cornwallis 9 ,virg9ia4 ,! policy ( a jo9t exp$ition to relieve ! ,c>ol9as 0 discuss$4 ,z ! ,fr5* %ips 9 ,newport 7 /ill blockad$ by a sup]ior =ce1 su* an exp$ition w\ld h to be made by l&4 ,a m>* to ! ,s\!rn ,/ates 0 long & h>ass+1 & always att5d$ ) a great wa/e ( life4 ,on ! o!r h&1 an effective bl[ might be /ruck at ,new ,york1 ! g>rison hav+ be5 r$uc$ "o-half by deta*m5ts to ! ,s\?4 ,x 0 det]m9$1 !re=e1 t ! ,fr5* troops %\ld m>* f ,newport z soon z possible1 & =m a junction ) ! ,am]ican army on ! ,hudson1 & t bo? %\ld move d[n to ! vic9ity ( ,new ,york to make a comb9$ attack1 9 :i* ! ,c\nt de ,grasse %\ld be invit$ to co-op]ate ) 8 fleet & a body ( l& troops4 ,a vessel 0 despat*$ by ,de ,ro*ambeau1 to in=m ! ,c\nt de ,grasse ( ?is arrangem5t2 & lett]s 7 address$ by ,wa%+ton to ! executive au?orities ( ,new ,j]sey & ! ,new ,engl& ,/ates1 urg+ !m to fill up _! battalions & furni% _! quotas ( provisions4 ,not)/&+ all 8 ex]tions1 h[ev]1 :5 he mu/]$ 8 =ces at ,peekskill1 he 0 mortifi$ to f9d n m ?an five ?\s& effective m54 ,not)/&+1 too1 all ! resolutions pass$ 9 ! legislatures ( ! v>i\s ,/ates = supply+ ! army1 x w\ld1 at ?is critical mom5t1 h be5 de/itute ( provisions1 especially bread1 _h x n be5 = ! zeal1 tal5ts1 & activity ( ,mr4 ,rob]t ,morris1 n[ a delegate to ,congress1 f ! ,/ate ( ,p5nsylvania1 & rec5tly appo9t$ sup]9t5d5t ( f9ance4 ,?is patriotic & en]getic man1 :5 public means fail$1 pl$g$ 8 own cr$it 9 transport+ milit>y /ores & fe$+ ! army4 ,! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau & ! ,duke de ,lauzun be+ arriv$ ) _! troops 9 ,connecticut1 on _! way to jo9 ! ,am]ican army1 ,wa%+ton prep>$ = spirit$ op]ations2 quick5$ by ! intellig5ce t a "p ( ! g>rison ( ,new ,york _h be5 deta*$ to =age ! ,j]seys4 ,two objects 7 contemplat$ by him3 "o1 ! surprisal ( ! ,briti% works at ! nor? end ( ,new ,york ,isl&2 ! o!r ! capture or de/ruction ( ,delancey's corps ( refugees 9 ,morrisania4 ,! attack ^u ! po/s 0 to be conduct$ by ,g5]al ,l9coln1 ) a deta*m5t f ! ma9 army1 :i* he 0 to br+ d[n by wat]--t on ,delancey's corps by ! ,duke de ,lauzun ) 8 legion1 aid$ by ,%eldon's dragoons1 & a body ( ,connecticut troops4 ,bo? op]ations 7 to be c>ri$ into effect on ! #c;d ( ,july4 ,! duke 0 to m>* d[n f ,ridgebury 9 ,connecticut1 = ! purpose4 ,ev]y?+ 0 to be conduct$ ) secrecy & by ! way ( surprisal4 ,%\ld any?+ occur to prev5t ,l9coln f attempt+ ! works on ,new ,york ,isl&1 he 0 to l& 8 m5 above ,spyt d5 ,duivel ,creek1 m>* to ! high gr\nds 9 front ( ,k+'s ,bridge1 lie conceal$ !re until ! duke's attack on ,delancey's corps %\ld be ann\nc$ by fir+ or o!r means2 !n to dispose ( 8 =ce 9 su* a mann] z to make ! enemy ?9k x l>g] ?an x really 02 !reby det]r+ troops f com+ ov] ! bridge to turn ,lauzun's "r1 :ile he prev5t$ ! escape ov] ! bridge ( ,delancey's refugees :5 r\t$ f ,morrisania4 ,9 pursuance ( ! plan1 ,l9coln left ! camp ne> ,peekskill on ! #a/1 ) eight hundr$ m51 & artill]y1 & proce$$ to ,tell]'s ,po9t1 :]e !y 7 emb>k$ 9 boats ) muffl$ o>s1 & r[$ sil5tly at night d[n ! ,tappan ,sea4 ,at daylight !y kept conceal$ "u ! l&4 ,! ,duke de ,lauzun 0 suppos$1 at ! same "t1 to be on ! way f ,connecticut4 ,wa%+ton1 at ?ree o'clock on ! morn+ ( ! #b;d1 left 8 t5ts /&+ at ,peekskill1 & comm5c$ 8 m>* ) 8 ma9 =ce1 to ,val5t9e's ,hill1 f\r miles above ,k+'s ,bridge4 ,!re he po/$ himself to cov] ! deta*$ troops1 & improve any advantages t might be ga9$ !m4 ,l9coln1 on ! morn+ ( ! #b;d1 _h left 8 flotilla conceal$ "u ! ea/]n %ore1 & cross$ to ,=t ,lee to reconnoitre ,=t ,wa%+ton f ! cliffs on ! opposite side ( ! ,hudson4 ,to 8 surprise & *agr91 he discov]$ a ,briti% =ce encamp$ on ! nor? end ( ,new ,york ,isl&1 & a %ip-(-w> an*or$ 9 ! riv]4 ,9 fact1 ! troops :i* _h be5 deta*$ into ! ,j]seys1 _h return$1 & ! enemy 7 on ! al]t2 ! surprisal ( ! =ts1 !re=e1 0 out ( ! "q4 ,8 ?\ghts n[ 7 to aid ! ,duke de ,lauzun's "p ( ! s*eme1 z he _h be5 in/ruct$4 ,be=e daylight on ! #c;d1 he l&$ 8 troops above ,spyt d5 ,duivel ,creek1 & took possession ( ! high gr\nd on ! nor? ( ,h>lem ,riv]1 :]e ,=t ,indep5d5ce once /ood4 ,"h he 0 discov]$ by a =ag+ p>ty ( ! enemy1 fifte5 hundr$ /rong1 :o _h salli$ out at daybreak to sc\r ! c\ntry4 ,an irregul> skirmi% ensu$4 ,! fir+ 0 he>d by ! ,duke de ,lauzun1 :o 0 j arriv$ ) 8 troops at ,ea/*e/]1 fatigu$ by a long & =c$ m>* 9 sultry wea!r4 ,f9d+ ! c\ntry al>m$1 & all hope ( surpris+ ,delancey's corps at an end1 he ha/5$ to ! support ( ,l9coln4 ,wa%+ton also advanc$ ) 8 troops f ,val5t9e's ,hill4 ,! ,briti%1 p]ceiv+ _! dang]1 retreat$ to _! boats on ! ea/ side ( ,h>lem ,riv]1 & cross$ ov] to ,new ,york ,isl&4 ,a trifl+ loss 9 kill$ & w\nd$ _h be5 su/a9$ on ea* side1 & ,l9coln _h made a few prison]s4 ,be+ disappo9t$ 9 bo? objects1 ,wa%+ton did n c>e to fatigue 8 troops any m1 b suff]$ !m to rema9 on _! arms1 & sp5t a good "p ( ! day reconnoitr+ ! enemy's works4 ,9 ! aft]noon he retir$ to ,val5t9e's ,hill1 & ! next day m>*$ to ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 :]e he 0 jo9$ by ! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau on ! #f? ,july4 ,! two armies n[ encamp$--! ,am]ican 9 two l9es1 re/+ on ! ,hudson at ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 :]e x 0 cov]$ by batt]ies1 & ext5d+ ea/w>d t[>d ! ,nep]an or ,sawmill ,riv]2 ! ,fr5* 9 a s+le l9e on ! hills fur!r ea/1 rea*+ to ! ,bronx ,riv]4 ,! two armies lay ?us encamp$ = ?ree or f\r weeks4 ,9 ! meantime lett]s urg$ ,wa%+ton's pres5ce 9 ,virg9ia4 ,ri*>d ,h5ry ,lee advis$ t he %\ld come ) two or ?ree ?\s& good troops1 & be clo!d ) dictatorial p[]s4 ,i am fully p]suad$1 & ^u good milit>y pr9ciples1 writes ,wa%+ton 9 reply1 t ! measures ,i h adopt$ w give m effectual & spe$y relief to ! ,/ate ( ,virg9ia ?an my m>*+ ?i!r1 ) dictatorial p[]s1 at ! head ( e man ,i c\ld draw f h5ce1 )\t leav+ ! important po/s on ! ,nor? ,riv] q def5celess1 & ^! ,/ates op5 to deva/ation & ru94 ,my pres5t plan ( op]ation1 :i* ,i h be5 prep>+ ) all ! zeal & activity 9 my p[]1 w1 ,i am morally c]ta91 ) prop] support produce "o ( two ?+s1 ei!r ! fall ( ,new ,york1 or a )drawal ( ! troops f ,virg9ia1 except+ a g>rison at ,portsm\?1 at :i* place ,i h no d\bt ( ! enemy's int5tion ( e/abli%+ a p]man5t po/4 ,)9 two or ?ree days aft] ?is lett] 0 writt51 ,wa%+ton cross$ ! riv] at ,dobbs' ,f]ry1 accompani$ by ! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau1 ,g5]al de ,beville1 & ,g5]al ,duportail1 to reconnoitre ! ,briti% po/s on ! nor? end ( ,new ,york ,isl&4 ,!y 7 escort$ by "o hundr$ & fifty ( ! ,new ,j]sey troops1 & sp5t ! day on ! ,j]sey heights asc]ta9+ ! exact position ( ! enemy on ! opposite %ore4 ,_! next movem5t 0 to reconnoitre ! enemy's po/s at ,k+'s ,bridge & on ! ea/ side ( ,new ,york ,isl&1 & to cut (f1 if possible1 su* ( ,delancey's corps z %\ld be f\nd )\t ! ,briti% l9es4 ,five ?\s& troops1 ,fr5* & ,am]ican1 l$ by ! ,c\nt de ,*a/ellux & ,g5]al ,l9coln1 7 to protect ?is reconnoissance1 & m5ace ! enemy's po/s4 ,ev]y?+ 0 prep>$ 9 secrecy4 ,on ! #ba/ ( ,july1 at eight o'clock 9 ! ev5+1 ! troops began _! m>*4 ,! deta*m5t arriv$ at ,k+'s ,bridge ab\t daylight1 & =m$ on ! height back ( ,=t ,indep5d5ce4 ,! enemy's =ts on ,new ,york ,isl& did n appe> to h ! lea/ intellig5ce ( :at 0 go+ on1 nor to be aw>e t ho/ile troops 7 ^u ! heights opposite1 until ! latt] display$ !mselves 9 full array1 _! arms fla%+ 9 ! morn+ sun%9e1 & _! bann]s1 ,am]ican & ,fr5*1 unfold$ to ! breeze4 ,:ile ! enemy 0 ?us held 9 *eck1 ,wa%+ton & ,de ,ro*ambeau1 accompani$ by eng9e]s & by _! /affs1 set out "u ! escort ( a troop ( dragoons to reconnoitre ! enemy's position & works f e po9t ( view4 ,x 0 a wide reconnoissance1 ext5d+ across ! c\ntry outside ( ! ,briti% l9es f ! ,hudson to ! ,s\nd4 ,! :ole 0 done sl[ly & sci5tifically1 exact notes & diagrams be+ made ( ev]y?+ t might be ( importance 9 future op]ations4 ,:ile ! enemy's works _h be5 ?or\ghly reconnoitr$1 light troops & lanc]s _h p]=m$ _! duty 9 sc\r+ ! neighborhood4 ,! refugee po/s :i* _h desolat$ ! c\ntry 7 brok5 up4 ,mo/ ( ! refugees1 ,wa%+ton says1 _h fl$ & hid !mselves 9 secret places2 "s got ov] by /eal? to ! adjac5t isl&s & to ! enemy's %ipp+1 & a few 7 caught4 ,,*apt] ,,lxiii4 ,,ravages ,,9 ,,virg9ia4--,,op]ations ,,9 ,,c>ol9a4--,,attack ,,on ,,new ,,london4 ,! fir/ object ( ,"l ,cornwallis on ! junction ( 8 =ces at ,pet]sburg 9 ,may1 0 to /rike a bl[ at ,lafayette4 ,! m>quis 0 encamp$ on ! nor? side ( ,james ,riv]1 betwe5 ,wilton & ,ri*mond1 ) ab\t "o ?\s& regul>s1 two ?\s& militia1 & fifty dragoons4 ,he 0 wait+ = re9=cem5ts ( militia1 & = ! arrival ( ,g5]al ,wayne1 ) ! ,p5nsylvania l9e4 ,8 lord%ip hop$ to draw him into an action be=e ?us re9=c$1 & ) t view1 m>*$1 on ! #bd? ( ,may1 f ,pet]sburg to ,james ,riv]1 :i* he cross$ at ,we/ov]1 ab\t ?irty miles bel[ ,ri*mond4 ,"h he 0 jo9$ on ! #bf? by a re9=cem5t j arriv$ f ,new ,york1 "p ( :i* he s5t "u ,g5]al ,leslie to /r5g!n ! g>rison at ,portsm\?4 ,he 0 reliev$ also f milit>y companion%ip ) ! infam\s ,arnold1 :o obta9$ leave ( abs5ce to return to ,new ,york1 :]e bus9ess ( importance 0 said to dem& 8 att5tion4 ,be+ n[ /rongly re9=c$1 ,cornwallis mov$ to dislodge ,lafayette f ,ri*mond4 ,?is latt]1 consci\s ( ! inf]iority ( 8 =ces1 decamp$ z soon z he he>d 8 lord%ip _h cross$ ,james ,riv]1 & direct$ 8 m>* t[>d ! upp] c\ntry1 incl9+ to ! nor?1 to favor a junction ) ,wayne4 ,cornwallis foll[$ him z f> z ! upp] "p ( ,hanov] ,c\nty1 de/roy+ public /ores :]ev] f\nd4 ,he soon f\nd x impossible ei!r to ov]take ,lafayette1 or prev5t 8 junction ) ,wayne2 he turn$ 8 att5tion1 !re=e1 to o!r objects4 ,gre5e1 9 8 passage ?r\gh ,virg9ia1 _h urg$ ! importance ( remov+ horses out ( ! way ( ! enemy2 8 caution _h be5 neglect$2 ! consequ5ces 7 n[ felt4 ,! great numb] ( f9e horses 9 ! /ables ( ,virg9ia g5tlem51 :o are not$ = _! love ( ! noble animal1 _h enabl$ ,cornwallis to m\nt _m ( 8 troops 9 fir/-rate /yle4 ,^! he employ$ 9 sc\r+ ! c\ntry1 & de/roy+ public /ores4 ,t>leton & 8 legion1 x is said1 7 m\nt$ on race-horses4 ,! ,/ate ,legislature _h be5 remov$ = safety to ,*>lottesville1 :]e x 0 assembl$ = ! purpose ( levy+ taxes1 & draft+ militia4 ,t>leton1 ) "o hundr$ & eighty cavalry & sev5ty m\nt$ infantry1 0 ord]$ by ,cornwallis to make a da% !re1 break up ! legislature1 & c>ry (f memb]s4 ,on 8 way ?i!r1 on ! #d? ( ,june1 he captur$ & de/roy$ a convoy ( arms & clo?+ de/9$ = ,gre5e's army 9 ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 ,at ano!r place he surpris$ sev]al p]sons ( note at ! h\se ( a ,dr4 ,walk]1 b l+]$ s long breakfa/+1 t a p]son m\nt$ on a fleet horse _h "t to rea* ,*>lottesville be=e him1 & spread ! al>m4 ,t>leton cross$ ! ,rivanna1 :i* wa%es ! hill on :i* ,*>lottesville is situat$2 disp]s$ a small =ce collect$ on ! bank1 & gallop$ into ! t[n ?9k+ to capture ! :ole assembly4 ,sev5 alone fell into 8 h&s2 ! re/ _h made _! escape4 ,no bett] success att5d$ a p>ty ( horse "u ,capta9 ,mc,leod1 deta*$ to surprise ! ,gov]nor 7,?omas ,jeff]son71 at 8 resid5ce 9 ,monticello4 ,hav+ set fire to all ! public /ores at ,*>lottesville1 ,t>leton pu%$ = ! po9t ( ,=k at ! conflu5ce ( ! ,rivanna & ,fluvanna2 to aid1 if necess>y1 a deta*m5t s5t "u ,colonel ,simcoe to de/roy a great quantity ( milit>y /ores collect$ at t po/4 ,! ,b>on ,/eub51 :o 0 /ation$ !re ) five hundr$ ,virg9ia regul>s & a few militia1 & _h he>d ( ! m>* ( ,t>leton1 _h succe$$ 9 transport+ ! great] "p ( ! /ores1 z well z 8 troops1 across ! riv]1 & z ! wat] 0 deep & ! boats 7 all on 8 side1 he might h felt himself secure4 ,! unexpect$ appe>ance ( ,simcoe's infantry1 h[ev]1 design$ly spread out on ! opposite heights1 deceiv$ him into ! idea t x 0 ! van ( ! ,briti% army4 ,9 8 al>m he made a night retreat ( ?irty miles1 leav+ ! great] "p ( ! /ores scatt]$ along ! riv] bank2 :i* 7 de/roy$ ! next morn+ by a small deta*m5t ( ! enemy s5t across 9 canoes4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,june1 ,lafayette 0 at l5g? gladd5$ by ! arrival ( ,wayne ) ab\t n9e hundr$ ( ! ,p5nsylvania l9e4 ,?us re9=c$1 he *ang$ 8 :ole plan1 & v5tur$ on ! aggressive4 ,cornwallis _h gott5 betwe5 him & a l>ge deposit ( milit>y /ores at ,albem>le ,old ,c\rt-h\se4 ,! m>quis1 by a rapid m>* at night1 ?r\gh a road long disus$1 ?rew himself betwe5 ! ,briti% army & ! /ores1 &1 be+ jo9$ by a num]\s body ( m\nta9 militia1 took a /rong position to dispute ! advance ( ! enemy4 ,cornwallis did n ?9k x advisable to pursue ?is ent]prise1 especially z he he>d ,lafayette w\ld soon be jo9$ by =ces "u ,b>on ,/eub54 ,he turn$ 8 face1 !re=e1 t[>d ! l[] "p ( ,virg9ia1 & made a retrograde m>*1 fir/ to ,ri*mond1 & aft]w>ds to ,williamsburg4 ,lafayette1 be+ jo9$ by ,/eub5 & 8 =ces1 _h ab\t f\r ?\s& m5 "u him1 "o half ( :om 7 regul>s4 ,he n[ foll[$ ! ,briti% army at ! di/ance ( eighte5 or tw5ty miles1 ?r[+ =w>d 8 light troops to h>ass _! re>1 :i* 0 cov]$ by ,t>leton & ,simcoe ) _! cavalry & infantry4 ,cornwallis arriv$ at ,williamsburg on ! #be?1 & s5t out ,simcoe to de/roy "s boats & /ores on ! ,*ickahom9y ,riv]1 & to sweep (f ! cattle ( ! neighborhood4 ,lafayette he>d ( ! ravage1 & deta*$ ,lieut5ant-colonel ,butl]1 ( ! ,p5nsylvania l9e1 ) a corps ( light troops1 & a body ( horse "u ,major ,mc,pherson1 to int]cept ! m>aud]s4 ,z ! infantry c\ld n pu% on fa/ en\gh = ! em]g5cy1 ,mc,pherson took up fifty ( !m beh9d fifty ( 8 dragoons1 & da%$ on4 ,he ov]took a company ( ,simcoe's rang]s "u ,capta9 ,%ank ab\t six miles f ,williamsburg1 =ag+ at a f>m2 a %>p enc\nt] took place2 ,mc,pherson at ! outset 0 unhors$ & sev]ely hurt4 ,! action cont9u$4 ,simcoe ) 8 infantry1 :o _h be5 9 ! advance convoy+ a drove ( cattle1 n[ engag$ 9 ! fight4 ,butl]'s riflem5 began to arrive1 & support$ ! dragoons4 ,nei!r knew ! /r5g? ( ! =ce !y 7 cont5d+ )2 b suppos$ x ! advance gu>d ( ! opposite army4 ,an al>m gun 0 fir$ by ! ,briti% on a neighbor+ hill4 ,x 0 answ]$ by al>m guns at ,williamsburg4 ,! ,am]icans suppos$ ! :ole ,briti% =ce com+ out to assail !m1 & began to retire4 ,simcoe1 imag9+ ,lafayette to be at h&1 likewise drew (f1 & pursu$ 8 m>* to ,williamsburg4 ,! loss 9 kill$ & w\nd$ on bo? sides 0 sev]e = ! numb] engag$2 b ! /atem5ts v>y1 & 7 nev] reconcil$4 ,an express 0 receiv$ by ,cornwallis at ,williamsburg :i* oblig$ him to *ange 8 plans4 ,! movem5ts ( ,wa%+ton 9 ! neighborhood ( ,new ,york1 m5ac+ an attack1 _h produc$ ! desir$ effect4 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 al>m$ = ! safety ( ! place1 _h writt5 to ,cornwallis requir+ a "p ( 8 troops = its protection4 ,8 lord%ip prep>$ to comply ) ?is requisition1 b z x w\ld leave him too weak to cont9ue at ,williamsburg1 he set out on ! #d? ( ,july = ,portsm\?4 ,lafayette foll[$ him on ! ensu+ day1 & took po/ )9 n9e miles ( 8 camp2 int5d+1 :5 ! ma9 body ( ! enemy %\ld h cross$ ! =d to ! isl& ( ,jame/[n1 to fall ^u ! re> gu>d4 ,cornwallis suspect$ 8 design1 & prep>$ to take advantage ( x4 ,! :eel c>riages1 bat horses & baggage1 7 pass$ ov] to ! isl& "u ! escort ( ! ,que5's rang]s2 mak+ a great display1 z if ! ma9 body _h cross$2 8 lord%ip1 h[ev]1 ) ! great] "p ( 8 =ces1 rema9$ on ! ma9l&1 8 "r cov]$ by ponds1 ! c5tre & left by morasses ov] :i* a few n>r[ causeways ( logs connect$ 8 position ) ! c\ntry1 & ,james ,isl& lay 9 ! re>4 ,8 camp 0 conceal$ by a skirt ( woods1 & cov]$ by an outpo/4 ,9 ! morn+ ( ! #f?1 z ! ,am]icans 7 advanc+1 a negro & a dragoon1 employ$ by ,t>leton1 ?rew !mselves 9 _! way1 pret5d+ to be des]t]s1 & in=m$ !m t ! body ( ! k+'s troops _h pass$ ,james ,riv] 9 ! night1 leav+ no?+ beh9d b ! re> gu>d1 compos$ ( ! ,briti% legion & a deta*m5t ( infantry4 ,p]suad$ ( ! fact1 ,lafayette ) 8 troops cross$ ! morass on ! left ( ! enemy by a n>r[ causeway ( logs1 & halt$ beyond ab\t sunset4 ,wayne 0 deta*$ ) a body ( riflem51 dragoons & ,cont95tal infantry1 to make ! attack1 :ile ! m>quis ) n9e hundr$ ,cont95tals & "s militia /ood ready to support him4 ,wayne easily r\t$ a patrol ( cavalry & drove 9 ! pickets1 :o _h be5 ord]$ to give way readily4 ,! outpo/ :i* cov]$ ! camp def5d$ itself m ob/9ately2 ?\gh exce$+ly gall$ by ! riflem54 ,wayne pu%$ =w>d ) ! ,p5nsylvania l9e1 eight hundr$ /rong1 & ?ree field-pieces1 to attack x2 at ! fir/ dis*>ge ( a cannon m ?an two ?\s& ( ! enemy em]g$ f _! concealm5t1 & he f\nd too late t ! :ole ,briti% l9e 0 9 battle array be=e him4 ,to retreat 0 m dang]\s ?an to g on4 ,s ?9k+1 ) t impetu\s valor :i* _h ga9$ him ! "n ( ,mad ,an?ony1 he ord]$ a *>ge to be s\nd$1 & ?rew himself1 horse & foot1 ) %\ts ^u ! enemy4 ,x 0 a sangu9>y conflict & a desp]ate "o1 = ! enemy 7 outflank+ him "r & left4 ,=tunately1 ! heav9ess ( ! fire _h awak5$ ! suspicions ( ,lafayette2--x 0 too /rong = ! outpo/ ( a re>-gu>d4 ,spurr+ to a po9t ( l& :i* comm&$ a view ( ! ,briti% camp1 he discov]$ ! actual =ce ( ! enemy1 & ! p]il ( ,wayne4 ,gallop+ back1 he s5t ^w to ,wayne to fall back to ,g5]al ,muhl5burg's brigade1 :i* _h j arriv$1 & 0 =m+ )9 half a mile ( ! sc5e ( conflict4 ,wayne did s 9 good ord]1 leav+ beh9d him 8 ?ree cannon2 ! horses :i* drew !m hav+ be5 kill$4 ,! :ole army !n retir$ across ! morass4 ,! loss ( ! ,am]icans 9 ?is brief b sev]e conflict is /at$ by ,lafayette to h be5 "o hundr$ & eighte5 kill$1 w\nd$ & prison]s1 includ+ t5 (fic]s4 ,! ,briti% loss 0 said to be five (fic]s w\nd$1 & sev5ty-five privates kill$ & w\nd$4 ,lafayette retreat$ to ,gre5 ,spr+s1 :]e he ralli$ & repos$ 8 troops4 ,cornwallis cross$ ov] to ,jame/[n ,isl& aft] d>k1 & ?ree days aft]w>ds1 pass+ ! ,james ,riv] ) 8 ma9 =ce1 proce$$ to ,portsm\?4 ,we w n[ turn to resume ! c\rse ( ,g5]al ,gre5e's campaign+ 9 ! ,c>ol9as4 ,x w be recollect$ t he1 on ! #e? ( ,april1 set out f ,deep ,riv] on a retrograde m>* to c>ry ! w> aga9 into ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 beg9n+ by an attack on ,"l ,rawdon's po/ at ,camd54 ,sumt] & ,m>ion _h be5 keep+ alive ! revolution>y fire 9 t ,/ate4 ,on ! re-appe>ance ( ,gre5e1 !y /ood ready to aid ) he>t & h&4 ,on 8 way to ,camd51 ,gre5e deta*$ ,lee to jo9 ,m>ion ) 8 legion1 & make an attack ^u ,=t ,watson by way ( div]sion4 ,= himself1 he appe>$ be=e ,camd51 b f9d+ x too /rong & too well g>rison$1 fell back ab\t two miles1 & took po/ at ,hobkirk's ,hill1 hop+ to draw 8 lord%ip out4 ,he succe$$ b too well4 ,8 lord%ip attack$ him on ! #be? ( ,april1 com+ ^u him p>tly by surprise4 ,!re 0 a h>d-f\ght battle1 b ?r\gh "s false move among "p ( 8 troops1 ,gre5e 0 oblig$ to retreat4 ,8 lord%ip did n pursue1 b %ut himself up 9 ,camd51 wait+ to be rejo9$ by "p ( 8 g>rison :i* 0 abs5t4 ,gre5e po/$ himself ne> ,camd5 f]ry on ! ,wat]ee1 to int]cept ^! re9=cem5ts4 ,lee & ,m>ion1 :o _h succe$$ 9 captur+ ,=t ,watson1 also took a position on ! high hills ( ,santee = ! same purpose4 ,_! ef=ts 7 unavail+4 ,"l ,rawdon 0 rejo9$ by ! o!r "p ( 8 troops4 ,8 sup]ior =ce n[ ?reat5$ to give him ! ma/]y4 ,gre5e felt ! haz>d\s nature ( 8 situation4 ,8 troops 7 fatigu$ by _! long m>*+s2 he 0 disappo9t$ ( promis$ aid & re9=cem5ts f ,virg9ia2 /ill he 0 undismay$1 & prep>$ = ano!r ( 8 long & /ubborn retreats4 ,! next morn+ !re 0 a joyful rev]se4 ,rawdon 0 prep>+ to evacuate ,camd54 ,8 lord%ip _h he>d ( ! m>* ( ,cornwallis into ,virg9ia1 & t all hope ( aid f him 0 at an end4 ,8 g>rison 0 out ( provisions4 ,all supplies 7 cut (f by ! ,am]icans2 he _h no *oice b to evacuate4 ,he left ,camd5 9 flames4 ,rapid successes n[ att5d$ ! ,am]ican arms4 ,=t ,motte1 ! middle po/ betwe5 ,camd5 & ,n9ety-,six1 0 tak5 by ,m>ion & ,lee4 ,lee next captur$ ,granby1 & m>*$ to aid ,pick5s 9 ! siege ( ,augu/a2 :ile ,gre5e1 hav+ acquir$ a supply ( arms1 ammunition & provisions f ! captur$ =ts1 sat d[n be=e ! =tress ( ,n9ety-,six1 on ! #bb;d ( ,may4 ,x 0 ! great m>t & /ronghold ( ! royali/s1 & 0 pr9cipally g>rison$ by royali/s f ,new ,j]sey & ,new ,york1 comm&$ by ,colonel ,crug]1 a native ( ,new ,york4 ,! siege la/$ = ne>ly a mon?4 ,! place 0 valiantly def5d$4 ,lee arriv$ ) 8 legion1 hav+ fail$ be=e ,augu/a1 & inve/$ a /ockad$ =t :i* =m$ "p ( ! works4 ,^w 0 br\ght t ,"l ,rawdon 0 press+ =w>d ) re9=cem5ts1 & b a few miles di/ant on ! ,saluda4 ,gre5e endeavor$ to get up ,sumt]1 ,m>ion & ,pick5s to 8 assi/ance1 b !y 7 too f> on ! "r ( ,"l ,rawdon to =m a junction4 ,! troops 7 eag] to /orm ! works be=e 8 lord%ip %\ld arrive4 ,a p>tial assault 0 made on ! #ah? ( ,june4 ,x 0 a bloody conte/4 ,! /ockad$ =t 0 tak51 b ! troops 7 repuls$ f ! ma9 works4 ,gre5e retreat$ across ! ,saluda1 & halt$ at ,bu% ,riv]1 at tw5ty miles di/ance1 to obs]ve ! motion ( ! enemy4 ,"l ,rawdon ent]$ ,n9ety-,six on ! #ba/1 b salli$ =? aga9 on ! #bd?1 tak+ ) him all ! troops capable ( fatigue1 two ?\s& 9 numb]1 )\t :eel c>riage ( any k9d1 or ev5 knapsacks1 hop+ by a rapid move to ov]take ,gre5e4 ,want ( provisions soon oblig$ him to give up ! pursuit1 & return to ,n9ety-,six4 ,leav+ ab\t "o half ( 8 =ce !re1 "u ,colonel ,crug]1 he salli$ a second "t f ,n9ety-,six1 at ! head ( elev5 hundr$ infantry1 ) cavalry1 artill]y1 & field-pieces1 m>*+ by ! s\? side ( ! ,saluda = ! ,cong>ee4 ,he 0 n[ pursu$ 9 8 turn by ,gre5e & ,lee4 ,9 ?is m>* m ?an fifty ( 8 lord%ip's soldi]s fell dead f heat1 fatigue & privation4 ,at ,orangeburg1 :]e he arriv$ on ! #h? ( ,july1 8 lord%ip 0 jo9$ by a l>ge deta*m5t "u ,colonel ,/u>t4 ,gre5e _h foll[$ him closely1 & hav+ collect$ all 8 deta*m5ts1 & be+ jo9$ by ,sumt]1 appe>$ )9 f\r miles ( ,orangeburg1 on ! #aj? ( ,july1 & (f]$ battle4 ,! (f] 0 n accept$1 & ! position ( ,"l ,rawdon 0 too /rong to be attack$4 ,gre5e rema9$ !re two or ?ree days2 :51 le>n+ t ,colonel ,crug] 0 advanc+ ) ! residue ( ! =ces f ,n9ety-,six1 :i* w\ld aga9 give 8 lord%ip a sup]iority ( =ce1 he mov$ (f ) 8 infantry on ! night ( ! #ac? ( ,july1 cross$ ! ,saluda1 & po/$ himself on ! ea/ side ( ! ,wat]ee1 at ! high hills ( ,santee4 ,he n[ deta*$ ,sumt] ) ab\t a ?\s& light troops to sc\r ! l[] c\ntry1 & attack ! ,briti% po/s 9 ! vic9ity ( ,*>le/on1 n[ left uncov]$ by ! conc5tration ( _! =ces at ,orangeburg4 ,"u ,sumt] act$ ,m>ion1 ,lee1 ! ,hamptons1 & o!r ent]pris+ p>tisans4 ,!y 7 to act sep>ately 9 break+ up ! m9or po/s at & ab\t ,dor*e/]1 b to unite at ,monk's ,corn]1 :]e ,lieut5ant-colonel ,coates 0 /ation$ ) ! #i? ,regim5t4 ,?is po/ c>ri$1 !y 7 to re-unite ) ,gre5e's army on ! high hills ( ,santee4 ,sc>ce 0 ,sumt] on 8 m>*1 :5 he receiv$ a lett] f ,gre5e1 dat$ ,july #ad?1 /at+ t ,crug] _h =m$ a junction ) ,"l ,rawdon ! prec$+ night2 no "t1 !re=e1 0 to be lo/4 ,pu% y\r op]ations night & day3 /ation a p>ty to wat* ! enemy's motions at ,orangeburg4 ,keep ,colonel ,lee & ,g5]al ,m>ion advis$ ( all matt]s f above1 & tell ,colonel ,lee to ?und] ev5 at ! gates ( ,*>le/on4 ,con=mably to ^! ord]s1 ,colonel ,h5ry ,hampton ) a p>ty 0 po/$ to keep an eye on ,orangeburg4 ,lee ) 8 legion1 accompani$ by ,lieut5ant-colonel ,wade ,hampton1 & a deta*m5t ( cavalry1 0 s5t to c>ry ,dor*e/]1 & !n press =w>d to ! gates ( ,*>le/on2 :ile ,sumt] ) ! ma9 body1 took up 8 l9e ( m>* along ! road on ! s\? side ( ! ,cong>ee1 t[>ds ,monk's ,corn]4 ,z ,lee approa*$ ,dor*e/]1 ,colonel ,wade ,hampton1 ) 8 cavalry1 pass$ to ! ea/ ( t place1 to a bridge on ,goose ,creek1 to cut (f all communication betwe5 ! g>rison & ,monk's ,corn]4 ,8 sudd5 appe>ance gave ! al>m1 ! g>rison ab&on$ its po/1 & :5 ,lee arriv$ !re he f\nd x des]t$4 ,he proce$$ to secure a numb] ( horses & wagons1 & "s fix$ ammunition1 :i* ! g>rison _h left beh9d1 & to s5d !m (f to ,hampton4 ,hampton1 kept 9 susp5se by ?is delay1 lo/ pati5ce4 ,he fe>$ t ! al>m w\ld spread ?r\gh ! c\ntry1 & ! da% into ! vic9ity ( ,*>le/on be prev5t$4 ,ab&on+ ! bridge at ,goose ,creek1 !re=e1 he set (f ) 8 cavalry1 clatt]$ d[n to ! neighborhood ( ! l9es1 & ?rew ! city into confusion4 ,! bells rang1 al>m guns 7 fir$1 ! citiz5s turn$ out "u arms4 ,hampton captur$ a patrol ( dragoons & a gu>d1 at ! ,qu>t]-h\se2 & !n retir$1 c>ry+ (f fifty prison]s1 sev]al ( !m (fic]s4 ,lee arriv$ 9 ! neighborhood on ! foll[+ day1 b ,hampton _h be5 be=eh& ) him1 made ! da%1 & ?und]$ at ! gate4 ,bo? n[ ha/5$ to rejo9 ,sumt] on ! ev5+ ( ! #af?1 :o 0 only wait+ to collect 8 deta*m5ts1 be=e he made an attack on ,colonel ,coates at ,monk's ,corn]4 ,! assault 0 to be made on ! foll[+ morn+4 ,dur+ ! night ,coates decamp$4 ,a pursuit 0 comm5c$2 ,lee ) 8 legion1 & ,hampton ) ! ,/ate cavalry1 took ! lead2 ,sumt] foll[$ ) ! infantry4 ,! re>-gu>d ( ! ,briti%1 ab\t "o hundr$ /rong1 0 ov]tak5 ) ! baggage1 at ! di/ance ( eighte5 miles4 ,!y 7 new troops rec5tly arriv$ f ,irel&1 & _h n se5 s]vice4 ,on be+ *>g$ by ! cavalry1 sword 9 h&1 !y ?rew d[n _! arms )\t fir+ a %ot1 & cri$ = qu>t]1 :i* 0 grant$4 ,:ile ,lee 0 secur+ !m1 ,capta9 ,arm/rong ) ! fir/ section ( cavalry pu%$ on 9 pursuit ( ,coates & ! ma9 body4 ,t (fic] _h cross$ a wood5 bridge ov] ,quimby ,creek1 loos5$ ! planks1 & 0 only wait+ to be rejo9$ by 8 re>-gu>d1 to ?r[ !m (f1 & cut (f all pursuit4 ,8 troops 7 p>tly on a causeway beyond ! bridge1 p>tly cr[d$ 9 a lane4 ,he knew no?+ ( an enemy be+ at h&1 until he saw ,arm/rong spurr+ up ) 8 section4 ,coates gave ord]s = 8 troops to halt1 =m1 & m>* up2 a h[itz] 0 br\ght to be> ^u ! bridge1 & a fatigue p>ty ru%$ =w>d to ?r[ (f ! planks4 ,arm/rong saw ! dang]1 da%$ across ! bridge1 ) 8 section1 drove (f ! artill]i/s1 & captur$ ! h[itz] be=e x c\ld be dis*>g$4 ,! fatigue m51 :o _h be5 at "w on ! bridge1 snat*$ up _! guns1 gave a volley & fl$4 ,arm/rong's p>ty1 9 cross+ ! bridge1 _h displac$ "s ( ! planks1 & =m$ a *asm4 ,lieut5ant ,c>r+ton ) ! second section ( dragoons leap$ ov] x2 ! *asm be+ ?us enl>g$1 ! horses ( ! ?ird section refus$4 ,a pell-mell fight took place betwe5 ! h&ful ( dragoons :o _h cross$1 & "s ( ! enemy4 ,arm/rong1 see+ ! foe too /rong 9 front1 & no re9=cem5t com+ on 9 re>1 :eel$ (f ) "s ( 8 m5 to ! left1 gallop$ into ! woods1 & pu%$ up along ! /ream to =d x1 & seek ! ma9 body4 ,dur+ ! mele1 ,lee _h come up & endeavor$ ) ! dragoons ( ! ?ird section to replace ! planks ( ! bridge4 ,_! ef=ts 7 va92 ! wat] 0 deep1 ! mud deep]2 !re 0 no foo?old1 nor 0 !re any firm spot :]e to swim ! horses across4 ,:ile !y 7 ?us occupi$1 ,colonel ,coates1 ) 8 m51 op5$ a fire ^u !m f ! o!r end ( ! bridge2 hav+ no fire-arms to reply )1 !y 7 oblig$ to retire4 ,! rema9d] ( ! planks 7 !n ?r[n (f f ! bridge1 aft] :i* ,colonel ,coates took po/ on an adjac5t plantation4 ,x 0 n until ?ree o'clock 9 ! aft]noon1 t ,sumt] ) 8 =ces appe>$ ^u ! gr\nd1 hav+ _h to make a consid]able circuit on acc\nt ( ! de/ruction ( ! bridge4 ,by f\r o'clock ! attack comm5c$4 ,sumt]1 ) "p ( ! troops1 advanc$ 9 front "u cov] ( a l9e ( negro huts1 :i* he wi%$ to secure4 ,m>ion1 ) 8 brigade1 mu* r$uc$ 9 numb]1 approa*$ on ! "r ( ! enemy1 :]e !re 0 no %elt] b f5ces2 ! cavalry1 n be+ able to act1 rema9$ at a di/ance z a res]ve1 &1 if necess>y1 to cov] a retreat4 ,sumt]'s brigade soon got possession ( ! huts1 :]e !y us$ _! rifles ) sure effect4 ,m>ion & 8 m5 ru%$ up ?r\gh a gall+ fire to ! f5ces on ! "r4 ,! enemy retir$ )9 ! h\se & g>d51 & kept up a %>p fire f doors & w9d[s & picket$ f5ce4 ,un=tunately1 ! ,am]icans _h neglect$ to br+ on _! artill]y4 ,hav+ repair$ ! bridge1 !y s5t (f = ! artill]y & a supply ( p[d]1 :i* accompani$ x4 ,! ev5+ 0 at h&2 _! ammunition 0 exhau/$1 & !y retir$ 9 good ord]1 int5d+ to r5ew ! combat ) artill]y 9 ! morn+4 ,:5 !y came to comp>e notes1 x 0 f\nd t ! loss 9 kill$ & w\nd$ _h *iefly fall5 on ,m>ion's corps4 ,8 m51 f _! expos$ situation1 _h borne ! brunt ( ! battle2 :ile ,sumt]'s _h suff]$ b little1 be+ mo/ly %elt]$ 9 ! huts4 ,jeal\sy & di/ru/ 7 awak5$1 & discord reign$ 9 ! camp4 ,p>tisan & volunte] troops readily fall asund] "u su* circum/ances4 ,_m mov$ (f 9 ! night4 ,lee1 accu/om$ to act indep5d5tly1 & unwill+1 p]haps1 to ackn[l$ge ,sumt] z 8 sup]ior (fic]1 took up 8 l9e ( m>* = head-qu>t]s )\t consult+ him4 ,sumt] /ill _h =ce en\gh1 n[ t he 0 jo9$ by ! artill]y1 to h held ! enemy 9 a /ate ( siege2 b he 0 %ort ( ammunition1 & he appreh5d$ ! approa* ( ,"l ,rawdon1 :o1 x 0 said1 0 mov+ d[n f ,orangeburg4 ,he !re=e retir$ across ! ,santee1 & rejo9$ ,gre5e at 8 encampm5t4 ,s end$ ?is =ay1 :i* fell f> %ort ( ! expectations =m$ f ! _s & activity ( ! lead]s & _! m54 ,"o ( ! be/ effects ( ! incursion 0 ! draw+ d[n ,"l ,rawdon f ,orangeburg1 ) five hundr$ ( 8 troops4 ,he return$ no m to ! upp] c\ntry1 b sail$ n long aft] f ,*>le/on = ,europe4 ,colonel ,/u>t1 :o 0 left 9 comm& at ,orangeburg1 mov$ =w>d f t place1 & encamp$ on ! s\? side ( ! ,cong>ee ,riv]1 ne> its junction ) ! ,wat]ee1 & )9 sixte5 miles ( ,gre5e's position on ! high hills ( ,santee4 ,! two armies lay 9 sight ( ea* o!r's fires1 b two l>ge riv]s int]v5$1 to secure ea* p>ty f sudd5 attack4 ,bo? armies1 h[ev]1 ne$$ repose1 & milit>y op]ations 7 susp5d$1 z if by mutual cons5t1 dur+ ! sultry summ] heat4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,aft] ! gr& reconnoissance ( ! po/s on ,new ,york ,isl&1 relat$ 9 a =m] page1 ! conf$]ate armies rema9$ encamp$ ab\t ,dobbs' ,f]ry & ! ,gre5burg hills1 await+ an augm5tation ( =ce = _! m$itat$ attack4 ,lett]s n[ came f ,lafayette1 dat$ #bf? & #cj? ( ,july1 speak+ ( ! emb>kation ( ! greate/ "p ( ,cornwallis' army at ,portsm\?4 ,he suppos$ _! de/9ation to be ,new ,york1 yet1 ?\gh w9d & wea!r 7 favorable1 !y did n sail4 ,%\ld a ,fr5* fleet n[ come into ,hampton ,roads1 adds ! sangu9e m>quis1 ! ,briti% army w\ld1 ,i ?9k be ours4 ,at ?is juncture arriv$ ! ,fr5* frigate ,concorde at ,newport1 br++ despat*es f ,admiral ! ,c\nt de ,grasse4 ,he 0 to leave ,/4 ,dom+o on ! #c;d ( ,augu/1 ) betwe5 tw5ty-five & ?irty %ips-(-!-l9e1 & a consid]able body ( l& =ces1 & to /e] imm$iately = ! ,*esapeake4 ,?is *ang$ ! face ( affairs1 & call$ = a *ange 9 ! game4 ,all attempt ^u ,new ,york 0 po/pon$2 ! :ole ( ! ,fr5* army1 & z l>ge a "p ( ! ,am]icans z c\ld be sp>$1 7 to move to ,virg9ia1 & co-op]ate ) ! ,c\nt de ,grasse = ! r$emption ( ! ,s\!rn ,/ates4 ,wa%+ton appris$ ! c\nt by lett] ( ?is int5tion4 ,he wrote also to ,lafayette on ! #ae? ( ,augu/3 ,by ! "t ?is rea*es y ! ,c\nt de ,grasse w ei!r be 9 ! ,*esapeake1 or may be look$ = e mom5t4 ,"u ^! circum/ances1 :e!r ! enemy rema9 9 full =ce1 or :e!r !y h only a deta*m5t left1 y w imm$iately take su* a position z w be/ enable y to prev5t _! sudd5 retreat ?r\gh ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 :i* ,i presume !y w attempt ! in/ant !y p]ceive s =midable an armam5t4 ,wa%+ton's s\l 0 n[ 9 arms4 ,at l5g?1 aft] be+ baffl$ & disappo9t$ s (t5 by ! incompet5cy ( 8 means1 & above all1 ?w>t$ by ! enemy's naval pot5cy1 he _h ! possibility ( cop+ ) !m bo? on l& & sea4 ,! contemplat$ exp$ition 0 likely to consummate 8 plans & w9d up ! =tunes ( ! w>1 & he det]m9$ to lead x 9 p]son4 ,he w\ld take ) him some?+ m ?an two ?\s& ( ! ,am]ican army2 ! re/1 *iefly ,nor!rn troops1 7 to rema9 ) ,g5]al ,hea?1 :o 0 to hold comm& ( ! po/s ( ! ,hudson4 ,p]fect secrecy 0 ma9ta9$ z to ?is *ange ( plan4 ,prep>ations 7 /ill c>ri$ on1 z if = an attack ^u ,new ,york4 ,an ext5sive encampm5t 0 m>k$ out 9 ! ,j]seys1 & ov5s erect$ & fuel provid$ = ! bak+ ( bread2 z if a "p ( ! besieg+ =ce 0 to be /ation$ !re1 !nce to make a desc5t ^u ! enemy's g>rison on ,/at5 ,isl&1 9 aid ( ! op]ations aga9/ ! city4 ,! ,am]ican troops1 !mselves1 7 kept 9 ignorance ( _! de/9ation4 ,previ\s to 8 decampm5t1 ,wa%+ton s5t =w>d a p>ty ( pione]s to cle> ! roads t[>ds ,k+'s ,bridge1 z if ! po/s rec5tly reconnoitr$ 7 ab\t to be attempt$4 ,on ! #ai? ( ,augu/1 8 troops 7 p>ad$ ) _! faces 9 t direction4 ,:5 all 7 ready1 h[ev]1 !y 7 ord]$ to face ab\t1 & 7 m>*$ up along ! ,hudson ,riv] t[>ds ,k+'s ,f]ry4 ,de ,ro*ambeau1 9 l mann]1 broke up 8 encampm5t1 & took ! road by ,:ite ,pla9s1 ,nor? ,ca/le1 ,p9e's ,bridge1 & ,crompond1 t[>d ! same po9t4 ,on ! #bj?1 ,wa%+ton arriv$ at ,k+'s ,f]ry1 & 8 troops began to cross ! ,hudson ) _! baggage1 /ores & cannon1 & encamp at ,hav]/raw4 ,he himself cross$ 9 ! ev5+1 & took up 8 qu>t]s at ,colonel ,hay's1 at ! ,:ite ,h\se4 ,!nce he wrote to ! ,c\nt de ,grasse1 7presum+ t ! lett] w\ld f9d him 9 ! ,*esapeake17 urg+ him to s5d up all 8 frigates & transports to ! ,head ( ,elk1 by ! #h? ( ,septemb]1 = ! transportation ( ! comb9$ army1 :i* w\ld be !re by t "t4 ,he in=m$ him also t ! ,c\nt de ,b>ras _h resolv$ to jo9 him 9 ! ,*esapeake ) 8 squadron4 ,on ! #bb;d ! ,fr5* troops arriv$ by _! circuit\s r\te1 & began to cross to ,/ony ,po9t ) _! artill]y1 baggage & /ores4 ,! two armies hav+ safely cross$ ! ,hudson1 comm5c$1 on ! #be?1 _! sev]al l9es ( m>* t[>d ! ,j]seys4 ,bo? armies 7 /ill kept 9 ! d>k1 z to ! ultimate object ( _! movem5t4 ,an intellig5t obs]v]1 :o accompani$ ! army1 writes3 ,our situation rem9ds me ( "s !atrical exhibition1 :]e ! int]e/ & expectations ( ! spectators are cont9ually increas+1 & :]e curiosity is wr\ght to ! highe/ po9t4 ,! my/]y 0 at l5g? solv$4 ,we h n[ pass$ all ! enemy's po/s1 cont9ues ! =ego+ writ]1 & are pursu+ our r\te1 ) increas$ rapidity1 t[>d ,philadelphia4 ,wa%+ton rea*$ ! ,delaw>e ) 8 troops be=e ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton 0 aw>e ( _! de/9ation4 ,x 0 too late to oppose _! m>*1 ev5 _h 8 =ces be5 adequate4 ,z a k9d ( c\nt]plot1 !re=e1 & 9 ! hope ( di/ract+ ! att5tion ( ! ,am]ican comm&]1 & draw+ (f a "p ( 8 troops1 he hurri$ (f an exp$ition to ! ea/w>d1 to insult ! ,/ate ( ,connecticut1 & attack h] seaport ( ,new ,london4 ,! comm& ( ?is exp$ition1 :i* 0 to be "o ( ravage & de/ruction1 0 giv5 to ,arnold1 z if x 0 necess>y to complete ! measure ( 8 infamy1 t he %\ld c>ry fire & sword into 8 native ,/ate1 & desecrate ! v cradle ( 8 infancy4 ,on ! #f? ( ,septemb] he appe>$ (f ! h>bor ( ,new ,london ) a fleet ( %ips & transports & a =ce ( two ?\s& infantry & ?ree hundr$ cavalry4 ,new ,london /&s on ! we/ bank ( ! riv] ,?ames4 ,! approa* to x 0 def5d$ by two =ts on opposite sides ( ! riv]1 & ab\t a mile bel[ ! t[n2 ,=t ,trumbull on ! we/ & ,=t ,griswold on ! ea/ side1 on a height call$ ,groton ,hill4 ,! troops l&$ 9 two divisions ( ab\t eight hundr$ m5 ea*2 "o "u ,lieut5ant-colonel ,eyre on ! ea/ side1 ! o!r "u ,arnold on ! we/1 on ! same side ) ,new ,london1 & ab\t ?ree miles bel[ x4 ,arnold met ) b little opposition4 ,! few militia :o mann$ an advance batt]y & ,=t ,trumbull1 ab&on$ _! po/s1 & cross$ ! riv] to ,=t ,griswold4 ,he pu%$ on & took possession ( ! t[n4 ,colonel ,eyre _h a h>d] task4 ,! militia1 ab\t "o hundr$ & fifty-sev5 /rong1 _h collect$ 9 ,=t ,griswold1 ha/ily & imp]fectly arm$ x is true1 b !y 7 brave m51 & _h a brave comm&]1 ,colonel ,william ,l$y>d1 bro!r ( ! celebrat$ travell]4 ,! =t 0 squ>e & regul>ly built4 ,arnold1 unaw>e ( its /r5g?1 _h ord]$ ,colonel ,eyre to take x by a c\p de ma94 ,he discov]$ 8 mi/ake1 & s5t c\nt] ord]s1 b too late4 ,colonel ,eyre =c$ ! pickets2 made 8 way into ! fosse1 & attack$ ! =ce on ?ree sides2 x 0 bravely def5d$2 ! enemy 7 repeat$ly repuls$2 !y return$ to ! assault1 scrambl$ up on ea* o!r's %\ld]s1 effect$ a lodgm5t on ! fraise1 & made _! way ) fix$ bayonets ?r\gh ! embrasures4 ,colonel ,eyre receiv$ a mortal w\nd ne> ! works2 ,major ,montgom]y took 8 place2 a negro ?ru/ him ?r\gh ) a spe> z he m\nt$ ! p>apet2 ,major ,bromfield succe$$ to ! comm&1 & c>ri$ ! =t at ! po9t ( ! bayonet4 ,9 fact1 aft] ! enemy 7 )9 ! walls1 ! fight+ 0 at an end & ! slaught] comm5c$4 ,colonel ,l$y>d _h ord]$ 8 m5 to lay d[n _! arms2 b ! enemy1 exasp]at$ by ! resi/ance !y _h exp]i5c$1 & by ! dea? ( _! (fic]s1 cont9u$ ! deadly "w ( ! musket & ! bayonet4 ,colonel ,l$y>d1 x is said1 0 ?ru/ ?r\gh ) 8 own sword aft] yield+ x up to ,major ,bromfield4 ,sev5ty ( ! g>rison 7 sla91 & ?irty-five desp]ately w\nd$2 & mo/ ( !m aft] ! =t _h be5 tak54 ,! loss ( ! enemy 0 two (fic]s & =ty-six soldi]s kill$1 & eight (fic]s & "o hundr$ & ?irty-five soldi]s w\nd$4 ,arnold1 9 ! meantime1 _h c>ri$ on ! "w ( de/ruction at ,new ,london4 ,"s ( ! ,am]ican %ipp+ _h effect$ _! escape up ! riv]1 b a numb] 7 burnt4 ,fire1 too1 0 set to ! public /ores2 x communicat$ to ! dwell+-h\ses1 &1 9 a little :ile1 ! :ole place 0 wrapp$ 9 flames4 ,hav+ complet$ 8 ravage1 ,arnold retreat$ to 8 boats1 leav+ ! t[n /ill burn+4 ,s end$ 8 c>e] ( infamy 9 8 native l&2 a l& :i* _h once delight$ to honor him1 b 9 :i* 8 "n 0 nev] !nce=? to be pron\nc$ )\t a mal$iction4 ,on ! #cj? ( ,augu/1 ,wa%+ton1 ) 8 suite1 _h arriv$ at ,philadelphia4 ,dur+ 8 soj\rn 9 ! city he 0 hospitably ent]ta9$ at ! h\se ( ,mr4 ,morris1 ! patriotic f9anci]4 ,! greate/ difficulty ) :i* he _h to cont5d 9 8 pres5t ent]prise 0 ! want ( funds1 "p ( 8 troops n hav+ receiv$ any pay = a long "t1 & hav+ occasionally giv5 evid5ce ( great discont5t4 ,9 ?is em]g5cy he 0 accommodat$ by ! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau1 ) a loan ( tw5ty ?\s& h>d doll>s1 :i* ,mr4 ,rob]t ,morris engag$ to repay by ! #a/ ( ,octob]4 ,?is pecuni>y pressure 0 reliev$ by ! arrival 9 ,bo/on1 on ! #be? ( ,augu/1 ( ,colonel ,john ,laur5s f 8 mission to ,france1 br++ ) him two & a half millions ( livres 9 ca%1 be+ "p ( a subsidy ( six millions ( livres grant$ by ! ,fr5* k+4 ,on ! #b;d ( ,septemb] ! ,am]ican troops pass$ ?r\gh ,philadelphia4 ,! ,fr5* troops ent]$ on ! foll[+ day4 ,at ,philadelphia1 ,wa%+ton receiv$ despat*es f ,lafayette1 dat$ ! #ba/ & #bd? ( ,augu/1 f 8 camp at ! ,=ks ( ,york ,riv] 9 ,virg9ia4 ,! emb>kation at ,portsm\?1 :i* ! m>quis _h suppos$ might be int5d$ = ,new ,york1 0 m]ely = ,yorkt[n1 :]e ,cornwallis _h det]m9$ to e/abli% ! p]man5t po/ ord]$ 9 8 in/ructions4 ,yorkt[n 0 a small place situat$ on a project+ bank on ! s\? side ( ,york ,riv]1 opposite a promontory call$ ,gl\ce/] ,po9t4 ,! riv] betwe5 0 n m ?an a mile wide1 b deep en\gh to admit %ips ( a l>ge size & bur!n4 ,"h conc5trat+ 8 =ces1 he _h proce$$ to =tify ! opposite po9ts1 calculat+ to h ! works f9i%$ by ! beg9n+ ( ,octob]4 ,believ+ t he _h no pres5t enemy b ,lafayette to gu>d aga9/1 ,cornwallis felt s secure 9 8 position t he wrote to ,sir ,h5ry on ! #bb;d ( ,augu/1 (f]+ to deta* a ?\s& or twelve hundr$ m5 to /r5g!n ,new ,york aga9/ ! appreh5d$ attack ( ! comb9$ armies4 ,wa%+ton left ,philadelphia on ! #e? ( ,septemb]1 on 8 way to ! ,head ( ,elk4 ,ab\t ?ree miles bel[ ,*e/]1 he 0 met by an express be>+ tid+s ( ! arrival ( ! ,c\nt de ,grasse 9 ! ,*esapeake ) tw5ty-eight %ips-(-!-l9e4 ,wa%+ton in/antly rode back to ,*e/] to rejoice ) ! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau1 :o 0 com+ d[n to t place f ,philadelphia by wat]4 ,wa%+ton rea*$ ! ,head ( ,elk on ! #f?4 ,! troops & a great "p ( ! /ores 7 already arriv$1 & beg9n+ to emb>k4 ,!nce he wrote to ! ,c\nt de ,grasse1 felicitat+ him on 8 arrival2 & in=m+ him t ! van ( ! two armies 7 ab\t to emb>k & fall d[n ! ,*esapeake1 =m a junction ) ! troops "u ! ,c\nt de ,/4 ,simon & ! ,m>quis de ,lafayette1 & co-op]ate 9 block+ up ,cornwallis 9 ,york ,riv]1 s z to prev5t 8 retreat by l& or 8 gett+ any supplies f ! c\ntry4 ,ev]y?+ _h ?us f> gone on well1 b !re 7 n vessels en\gh at ! ,head ( ,elk = ! imm$iate transportation ( all ! troops1 ordnance & /ores2 a "p ( ! troops w\ld h to proce$ to ,baltimore by l&4 ,leav+ ,g5]al ,hea? to br+ on ! ,am]ican =ces1 & ! ,b>on de ,viom5il ! ,fr5*1 ,wa%+ton1 accompani$ by ,de ,ro*ambeau1 cross$ ! ,susquehanna e>ly on ! #h?1 & pu%$ =w>d = ,baltimore4 ,on ! #i? he left ,baltimore a little aft] daybreak1 accompani$ only by ,colonel ,humphreys2 ! re/ ( 8 suite 7 to foll[ at _! ease2 = himself1 he 0 det]m9$ to rea* ,m\nt ,v]non t ev5+4 ,six ye>s _h elaps$ s9ce la/ he 0 "u its ro(2 six we>+ ye>s ( toil1 ( dang]1 & ( con/ant anxiety4 ,dur+ all t "t1 & amid all 8 milit>y c>es1 he _h kept up a regul> weekly correspond5ce ) 8 /ew>d or ag5t1 regulat+ all ! affairs ( 8 rural e/abli%m5t ) z mu* exactness z he did ^? ( ! army4 ,x 0 a late h\r :5 he arriv$4 ,he 0 jo9$ by 8 suite at d9n]-"t on ! foll[+ day1 & by ! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau 9 ! ev5+4 ,g5]al ,*a/ellux & 8 aides-de-camp arriv$ !re on ! #aa?1 & ,m\nt ,v]non 0 n[ cr[d$ ) gue/s1 :o 7 all ent]ta9$ 9 ! ample /yle ( old ,virg9ian hospitality4 ,on ! #ab?1 te>+ himself away once m f ! home ( 8 he>t1 ,wa%+ton ) 8 milit>y associates cont9u$ onw>d to jo9 ,lafayette at ,williamsburg4 ,,*apt] ,,lxiv4 ,,op]ations ,,be=e ,,yorkt[n4--,,gre5e ,,9 ,,! ,,s\?4 ,"l ,cornwallis _h be5 completely r\s$ f 8 dream ( security by ! appe>ance1 on ! #bh? ( ,augu/1 ( ! fleet ( ,c\nt de ,grasse )9 ! capes ( ! ,delaw>e4 ,?ree ,fr5* %ips-(-!-l9e & a frigate soon an*or$ at ! m\? ( ,york ,riv]4 ,! boats ( ! fleet 7 imm$iately busy convey+ ?ree ?\s& ?ree hundr$ l& =ces1 "u ! ,m>quis de ,/4 ,simon1 up ,james ,riv] to =m ! preconc]t$ junction ) ^? "u ,lafayette4 ,awak5$ to 8 dang]1 ,cornwallis1 z ,wa%+ton _h =ese51 m$itat$ a retreat to ! ,c>ol9as4 ,x 0 too late4 ,york ,riv] 0 block$ up by ,fr5* %ips2 ,james ,riv] 0 fill$ ) arm$ vessels cov]+ ! transportation ( ! troops4 ,8 lord%ip reconnoitr$ ,williamsburg2 x 0 too /rong to be =c$1 & ,wayne _h cross$ ,james ,riv] to jo9 8 troops to ^? "u ! m>quis4 ,see+ 8 retreat cut (f 9 e direction1 ,cornwallis proce$$ to /r5g!n 8 works2 s5d+ (f repeat$ expresses to apprise ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton ( 8 p]il\s situation4 ,! ,c\nt de ,grasse _h be5 b a few days an*or$ )9 ! ,*esapeake1 & fifte5 hundr$ ( 8 seam5 7 abs5t1 convey+ ! troops up ,james ,riv]1 :5 ,admiral ,graves1 :o !n comm&$ ! ,briti% naval =ce on ! ,am]ican coa/1 appe>$ ) tw5ty sail (f ! capes ( ,virg9ia4 ,de ,grasse1 anxi\s to protect ! squadron ( ! ,c\nt de ,b>ras1 :i* 0 expect$ f ,rhode ,isl&1 & :i* x 0 ! object ( ,graves to int]cept1 imm$iately slipp$ 8 cables & put to sea ) tw5ty-f\r %ips1 leav+ ! re/ to blockade ,york & ,james ,riv]s4 ,admiral ,graves1 imm$iately prep>$ = action1 al?\gh he _h five %ips less ?an ,de ,grasse4 ,! latt]1 h[ev]1 0 n dispos$ to accept ! *all5ge1 8 =ce be+ weak5$ by ! abs5ce ( s _m ( 8 seam51 employ$ 9 transport+ troops4 ,8 plan 0 to occupy ! enemy by p>tial actions & skilful manoeuvres1 s z to reta9 8 possession ( ! ,*esapeake1 & cov] ! arrival ( ,de ,b>ras4 ,! vans ( ! two fleets1 & "s %ips ( ! c5tre1 engag$ ab\t f\r o'clock 9 ! aft]noon ( ! #g? ( ,septemb]4 ,! conflict soon became animat$4 ,sev]al %ips 7 damag$1 & _m m5 kill$ & w\nd$ on bo? sides4 ,de ,grasse1 :o _h ! advantage ( ! w9d1 drew (f aft] sunset2 satisfi$ ) ! damage done & su/a9$1 & n dispos$ = a g5]al action4 ,= f\r days ! fleets rema9$ 9 sight ( ea* o!r1 repair+ damages & manoeuvr+2 b ! ,fr5* hav+ /ill ! advantage ( ! w9d1 ma9ta9$ _! prud5t policy ( avoid+ a g5]al engagem5t4 ,at l5g? ,de ,grasse1 le>n+ t ,de ,b>ras 0 arriv$ )9 ! capes1 =m$ a junction ) him1 & return$ ) him to 8 =m] an*or+ gr\nd1 ) two ,engli% frigates :i* he _h captur$4 ,admiral ,graves1 disappo9t$ 9 8 hope ( int]rupt+ ,de ,b>ras1 & f9d+ ! ,*esapeake gu>d$ by a sup]ior =ce ) :i* he c\ld n prud5tly cont5d1 left ! coa/ & bore away = ,new ,york4 ,"u convoy ( ! squadron ( ,de ,b>ras came a fleet ( transports1 convey+ l& =ces "u ,m4 de ,*oisy1 ) siege artill]y & milit>y /ores4 ,f ,williamsburg1 ,wa%+ton s5t =w>d ,c\nt ,f]s51 "o ( ! aides-de-camp ( ,de ,ro*ambeau1 to hurry on ! ,fr5* troops ) all possible despat*4 ,he wrote to ! same purport to ,g5]al ,l9coln3 ,e day we n[ lose1 said he1 is comp>atively an age2 z soon z x is 9 our p[] ) safety1 we ought to take our position ne> ! enemy4 ,hurry on1 !n1 my de> sir1 ) y\r troops1 on ! w+s ( spe$4 ,x 0 ) great satisfaction ,wa%+ton le>n$ t ,admiral de ,b>ras _h anticipat$ 8 wi%es1 9 s5d+ transports & prize vessels up ! bay to assi/ 9 br++ on ! ,fr5* troops4 ,9 ! meantime1 he ) ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau 0 desir\s ( hav+ an int]view ) ! admiral on bo>d ( 8 %ip1 provid$ he c\ld s5d "s fa/-sail+ cutt] to receive !m4 ,a small %ip1 ! ,que5 ,*>lotte1 0 furni%$ by ! admiral = ! purpose4 ,x _h be5 captur$ on its voyage f ,*>le/on to ,new ,york1 hav+ ,"l ,rawdon on bo>d1 & _h be5 commodi\sly fitt$ up = 8 lord%ip's reception4 ,on bo>d ( ?is vessel ,wa%+ton & ,de ,ro*ambeau1 ) ! ,*evali] de ,*a/ellux & ,g5]als ,knox & ,duportail1 emb>k$ on ! #ah?1 & proce$+ d[n ,james ,riv]1 came ! next morn+ 9 sight ( ! ,fr5* fleet rid+ at an*or 9 ,lynn ,hav5 ,bay1 j "u ! po9t ( ,cape ,h5ry4 ,ab\t noon !y got alongside ( ! admiral's %ip1 ! ,ville de ,p>is1 & 7 receiv$ on bo>d ) great c]emony1 & naval & milit>y p>ade4 ,admiral de ,grasse 0 a tall1 f9e-look+ man1 pla9 9 8 address & prompt 9 ! dis*>ge ( bus9ess4 ,a plan ( co-op]ation 0 soon arrang$1 to be c>ri$ into effect on ! arrival ( ! ,am]ican & ,fr5* armies f ! ,nor?1 :i* 7 actually on _! way d[n ! ,*esapeake f ! ,head ( ,elk4 ,bus9ess be+ despat*$1 d9n] 0 s]v$1 aft] :i* !y 7 conduct$ ?r\gh\t ! %ip1 & receiv$ ! (fic]s ( ! fleet1 almo/ all ( :om came on bo>d4 ,by ! #be? ! ,am]ican & ,fr5* troops 7 mo/ly arriv$ & encamp$ ne> ,williamsburg1 & prep>ations 7 made = ! decisive bl[4 ,yorkt[n1 z has already be5 not$1 is situat$ on ! s\? side ( ,york ,riv]1 imm$iately opposite ,gl\ce/] ,po9t4 ,cornwallis _h =tifi$ ! t[n by sev5 r$\bts & six batt]ies on ! l& side1 connect$ by intr5*m5ts2 & !re 0 a l9e ( batt]ies along ! riv]4 ,! t[n 0 flank$ on ea* side by deep rav9es & creeks empty+ into ,york ,riv]2 _! heads1 9 front ( ! t[n1 be+ n m ?an half a mile ap>t4 ,! enemy _h avail$ !mselves ( ^! natural def5ces1 9 ! arrangem5t ( ext5sive outworks1 ) r$\bts /r5g!n$ by abatis2 field-works m\nt$ ) cannon1 & trees cut d[n & left ) ! bran*es po9t$ outw>d4 ,gl\ce/] ,po9t _h likewise be5 =tifi$4 ,its batt]ies1 ) ^? ( ,yorkt[n1 comm&$ ! int]v5+ riv]4 ,%ips ( w> 7 likewise /ation$ on x1 protect$ by ! guns ( ! =ts1 & ! *annel 0 ob/ruct$ by sunk5 vessels4 ,! def5ce ( ,gl\ce/] ,po9t 0 confid$ to ,lieut5ant-colonel ,dundas1 ) six or sev5 hundr$ m54 ,t ev5+ ,cornwallis receiv$ despat*es f ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 in=m+ him ( ! arrival ( ,admiral ,digby1 & t a fleet ( tw5ty-?ree %ips-(-!-l9e1 ) ab\t five ?\s& troops1 w\ld sail to 8 assi/ance probably on ! #e? ( ,octob]4 ,cornwallis imm$iately wrote 9 reply3 ,i h v5tur$ ^! la/ two days to look ,g5]al ,wa%+ton's :ole =ce 9 ! face 9 ! position on ! outside ( my works1 & h ! pleasure to assure y\r ,excell5cy t !re is b "o wi% ?r\gh\t ! army1 :i* is t ! enemy w\ld advance4444 ,i %all retire ?is night )9 ! works1 & h no d\bt1 if relief arrives 9 any reasonable "t1 ,york & ,gl\ce/] w be bo? 9 ! possession ( 8 ,maje/y's troops4 ,t night 8 lord%ip accord+ly ab&on$ 8 outworks1 & drew 8 troops )9 ! t[n4 ,! outworks ?us ab&on$ 7 seiz$ ^u ! next morn+ by deta*m5ts ( ,am]ican light infantry & ,fr5* troops1 & s]v$ to cov] ! troops employ$ 9 ?r[+ up brea/works4 ,! comb9$ ,fr5* & ,am]ican =ces 7 n[ twelve ?\s& /rong1 exclusive ( ! ,virg9ia militia :i* ,g5]al ,?omas ,nelson n[ gov]nor ( ,virg9ia1 _h br\ght into ! field4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #bh? ( ,septemb]1 ! comb9$ armies m>*$ f ,williamsburg t[>d ,yorkt[n1 ab\t twelve miles di/ant1 & encamp$ at night )9 two miles ( x1 driv+ 9 ! pickets & "s patrols ( cavalry4 ,g5]al de ,*oisy 0 s5t across ,york ,riv]1 ) ,lauzun's legion & ,g5]al ,we$on's brigade ( militia1 to wat* ! enemy on ! side ( ,gl\ce/] ,po9t4 ,by ! #a/ ( ,octob] ! l9e ( ! besieg]s1 ne>ly two miles f ! works1 =m$ a semicircle1 ea* end re/+ on ! riv]1 s t ! inve/m5t by l& 0 complete2 :ile ! ,c\nt de ,grasse1 ) ! ma9 fleet1 rema9$ 9 ,lynn ,hav5 ,bay1 to keep (f assi/ance by sea4 ,! besieg$ army began n[ to be greatly di/ress$ = want ( =age1 & _h to kill _m ( _! horses1 ! c>casses ( :i* 7 cont9ually float+ d[n ! riv]4 ,9 ! ev5+ ( ! #b;d ( ,octob]1 ,t>leton ) 8 legion & ! m\nt$ infantry 7 pass$ ov] ! riv] to ,gl\ce/] ,po9t1 to assi/ 9 =ag+4 ,at daybreak ,lieut5ant-colonel ,dundas l$ out "p ( 8 g>rison to =age ! neighbor+ c\ntry4 ,ab\t t5 o'clock ! wagons & bat horses lad5 ) ,indian corn 7 return+1 cov]$ by ,t>leton & 8 dragoons z a re>-gu>d1 :5 ^w 0 br\ght t an enemy 0 advanc+ 9 =ce4 ,! report 0 confirm$ by a cl\d ( du/ f :i* em]g$ ,lauzun & ! ,fr5ce huss>s & lanc]s4 ,t>leton1 ) "p ( 8 legion1 advanc$ to meet !m2 ! re/1 ) ,simcoe's dragoons1 rema9$ z a re>-gu>d 9 a skirt ( woods4 ,a skirmi% ensu$1 gallantly su/a9$ on ea* side1 b ! sup]iority ( ,t>leton's horses gave him ! advantage4 ,g5]al ,*oisy ha/5$ up ) a corps ( cavalry & infantry to support ! huss>s4 ,9 ! m$ley fight1 a dragoon's horse1 w\nd$ by a lance1 plung$1 & ov]?rew bo? ,t>leton & 8 /e$4 ,! re>-gu>d ru%$ f _! cov]t to rescue _! comm&]4 ,!y came gallop+ up 9 su* disord]1 t !y 7 r\ghly receiv$ by ,lauzun's huss>s1 :o 7 drawn up on ! pla94 ,9 ! meantime ,t>leton scrambl$ out ( ! mele1 m\nt$ ano!r horse1 & ord]$ a retreat1 to enable 8 m5 to recov] f _! confusion4 ,dism\nt+ =ty infantry1 he plac$ !m 9 a ?icket4 ,_! fire *eck$ ! huss>s 9 _! pursuit4 ,! ,briti% dragoons ralli$1 & 7 ab\t to *>ge1 :5 ! huss>s retir$ beh9d _! infantry1 & a fire 0 op5$ ^u ! ,briti% by "s militia f beh9d a f5ce4 ,t>leton aga9 ord]$ a retreat to be s\nd$1 & ! conflict came to an end4 ,?is 0 ! la/ affair ( ,t>leton & 8 legion 9 ! revolution>y w>4 ,! next day ,g5]al ,*oisy1 be+ re9=c$ by a deta*m5t ( m>9es f ! fleet ( ,de ,grasse1 cut (f all communication by l& betwe5 ,gl\ce/] & ! c\ntry4 ,at ?is mom5t\s "t1 :5 ! fir/ p>allel be=e ! besieg$ city 0 ab\t to be op5$1 ,wa%+ton receiv$ dispat*es f 8 fai?ful coadjutor1 ,g5]al ,gre5e1 giv+ him important intellig5ce ( 8 co-op]ations 9 ! ,s\?2 to consid] :i* we w susp5d = a mom5t our n>rative ( affairs be=e ,yorkt[n4 ,= "s weeks 9 ! mon?s ( ,july & ,augu/1 ,g5]al ,gre5e _h rema9$ encamp$ ) 8 ma9 =ce on ! high hills ( ,santee1 refre%+ & discipl9+ 8 m51 & await+ ! arrival ( promis$ re9=cem5ts4 ,9 ! meantime1 ,m>ion ) 8 light troops1 aid$ by ,colonel ,wa%+ton ) 8 dragoons1 held control ov] ! l[] ,santee4 ,lee 0 deta*$ to op]ate ) ,sumt]'s brigade on ! ,cong>ee1 & ,colonel ,h>d5 ) 8 m\nt$ militia 0 sc\r+ ! c\ntry ab\t ! ,edi/o4 ,gre5e 0 disappo9t$ z to re9=cem5ts4 ,all t he _h receiv$ 7 two hundr$ ,nor? ,c>ol9a levies & five hundr$ ,s\? ,c>ol9a militia2 /ill he prep>$ = a bold ef=t to drive ! enemy f _! rema9+ po/s4 ,= t purpose1 on ! #bb;d ( ,augu/ he broke up 8 encampm5t to m>* aga9/ ,colonel ,/u>t4 ,! latt] /ill lay encamp$ ab\t sixte5 miles di/ant1 9 a /raight l9e2 b ! ,cong>ee & ,wat]ee lay betwe51 bord]$ by swamps ov]fl[$ by rec5t ra9s2 to cross !m & rea* ! ho/ile camp1 x 0 necess>y to make a circuit ( sev5ty miles4 ,:ile ,gre5e 0 mak+ x1 ,/u>t ab&on$ 8 position1 & mov$ d[n =ty miles to ! vic9ity ( ,eutaw ,spr+s1 :]e he 0 re9=c$ by a deta*m5t f ,*>le/on ) provisions4 ,gre5e foll[$ on by easy m>*es4 ,he _h be5 jo9$ by ,g5]al ,pick5s ) a p>ty ( ! ,n9ety-,six militia1 & by ! ,/ate troops "u ,lieut5ant-colonel ,h5d]son2 & n[ mov$ sl[ly to give "t = ,m>ion1 :o 0 sc\r+ ! c\ntry ab\t ! ,edi/o1 to rejo9 him4 ,?is 0 done on ! #e? ( ,septemb] at ,laur5s' place1 )9 sev5te5 miles ( ,/u>t's camp4 ,"h baggage1 t5ts1 ev]y?+ t c\ld imp$e motion 0 left beh9d1 & on ! aft]noon ( ! #g? ! army 0 pu%$ on )9 sev5 miles ( ! ,eutaws1 :]e x biv\ack$ = ! night4 ,at f\r o'clock 9 ! morn+ ?is little army 0 9 motion4 ,gre5e's :ole =ce at t "t did n exce$ two ?\s& m52 t ( ! enemy he 0 seek+1 ab\t tw5ty-?ree hundr$4 ,! ,am]icans1 h[ev]1 7 sup]ior 9 cavalry4 ,8 army advanc$ 9 two columns1 :i* 7 to =m ! two l9es ( battle4 ,)9 f\r miles ( ,eutaw !y met ) a ,briti% deta*m5t ( "o hundr$ & fifty infantry & fifty cavalry "u ,major ,c(f91 s5t =w>d to reconnoitre2 x 0 put to flight aft] a sev]e skirmi%4 ,suppos+ ?is to be ! van ( ! enemy1 ,gre5e halt$ 8 columns & =m$4 ,! ,s\? ,c>ol9ians 9 equal divisions =m$ ! "r & left ( ! fir/ l9e1 ! ,nor? ,c>ol9ians ! c5tre4 ,g5]al ,m>ion comm&$ ! "r2 ,g5]al ,pick5s ! left2 ,colonel ,malm$y ! c5tre4 ,colonel ,h5d]son ) ! ,/ate troops cov]$ ! left ( ! l9e2 ,colonel ,lee ) 8 legion ! "r4 ,( ! second l9e1 compos$ ( regul>s1 ! ,nor? ,c>ol9ians1 "u ,g5]al ,sumn]1 7 on ! "r2 ! ,m>yl&]s1 "u ,colonel ,williams1 on ! left2 ! ,virg9ians1 "u ,colonel ,campbell1 9 ! c5tre4 ,colonel ,wa%+ton ) 8 cavalry foll[$ 9 ! re> z a corps de res]ve4 ,two ?ree-p\nd]s mov$ on ! road 9 ! c5tre ( ! fir/ l9e2 two six-p\nd]s 9 a l position 9 ! second l9e4 ,9 ?is ord] ! troops mov$ =w>d1 keep+ _! l9es z well z !y c\ld ?r\gh op5 woods1 :i* cov]$ ! c\ntry on ea* side ( ! road4 ,)9 a mile ( ! camp !y enc\nt]$ a body ( infantry ?r[n =w>d by ,colonel ,/u>t1 to *eck _! advance :ile he _h "t to =m 8 troops 9 ord] ( battle4 ,^! 7 drawn up 9 l9e 9 a wood two hundr$ y>ds we/ ( ,eutaw ,spr+s4 ,! "r re/$ on ,eutaw ,creek1 & 0 cov]$ by a battalion ( gr5adi]s & infantry "u ,major ,majoribanks1 p>tly conceal$ among ?ickets on ! m>g9 ( ! /ream4 ,! left ( ! l9e ext5d$ across ! ,*>le/on road1 ) a res]ve corps 9 a comm&+ situation cov]+ ! road4 ,ab\t fifty y>ds 9 ! re> ( ! ,briti% l9e 0 a cle>$ field1 9 :i* 0 _! encampm5t1 ) ! t5ts all /&+4 ,adjo9+ x 0 a brick h\se ) a palisado$ g>d51 :i* ,colonel ,/u>t int5d$ z a protection1 if too mu* press$ by cavalry4 ,! advanc$ p>ty ( infantry1 :i* _h retir$ fir+ be=e ! ,am]icans1 =m$ on ! flanks ( ,colonel ,/u>t's l9e4 ,! ,c>ol9ian militia _h press$ aft] !m4 ,ab\t n9e o'clock ! action 0 comm5c$ by ! left ( ! ,am]ican l9e1 & soon became g5]al4 ,! militia f\ght until !y _h exp5d$ sev5te5 r\nds1 :5 !y gave way1 cov]$ by ,lee & ,h5d]son1 :o f\ght bravely on ! flanks ( ! l9e4 ,sumn]1 ) ! regul>s :o =m$ ! second l9e1 advanc$ 9 f9e /yle to take ! place ( ! fir/4 ,! enemy likewise br\ght _! res]ve into action2 ! conflict cont9u$ to be bloody & sev]e4 ,sumn]'s brigade1 =m$ p>tly ( recruits1 gave way "u ! sup]ior fire ( ! enemy4 ,! ,briti% ru%$ =w>d to secure _! fanci$ victory4 ,gre5e1 see+ _! l9e disord]$1 in/antly ord]$ ,williams ) 8 ,m>yl&]s to sweep ! field ) ! bayonet4 ,williams 0 second$ by ,colonel ,campbell ) ! ,virg9ians4 ,! ord] 0 gallantly obey$4 ,!y deliv]$ a deadly volley at =ty y>ds' di/ance1 & !n advanc$ at a brisk rate1 ) l\d %\ts & trail$ arms4 ,! ,briti% recoil$4 ,:ile ! ,m>yl&]s & ,virg9ians attack$ !m 9 front1 ,lee ) 8 legion turn$ _! left flank & *>g$ !m 9 re>4 ,colonel ,hampton ) ! ,/ate cavalry made a great numb] ( prison]s1 & ,colonel ,wa%+ton1 com+ up ) 8 res]ve ( horse & foot1 complet$ _! defeat4 ,!y 7 driv5 back ?r\gh _! camp2 _m 7 captur$2 _m fl$ along ! ,*>le/on road1 & o!rs ?rew !mselves into ! brick h\se4 ,major ,majoribanks & 8 troops c\ld /ill enfilade ! left flank ( ! ,am]icans f _! cov]t among ! ?ickets on ! bord] ( ! /ream4 ,gre5e ord]$ ,colonel ,wa%+ton ) 8 dragoons & ,kirkwood's ,delaw>e infantry to dislodge !m1 & ,colonel ,wade ,hampton to assi/ ) ! ,/ate troops4 ,colonel ,wa%+ton1 )\t wait+ = ! infantry1 da%$ =w>d ) 8 dragoons4 ,x 0 a ra% move4 ,! ?ickets 7 imp]vi\s to cavalry4 ,! dragoons sep>at$ into small squads1 & endeavor$ to =ce _! way 94 ,horses & rid]s 7 %ot d[n or bayonet$2 mo/ ( ! (fic]s 7 ei!r kill$ or w\nd$4 ,colonel ,wa%+ton _h 8 horse %ot "u him2 he himself 0 bayonet$1 & w\ld h be5 sla91 _h n a ,briti% (fic] int]pos$1 :o took him prison]4 ,by ! "t ,hampton & ,kirkwood came up1 ! cavalry 7 r\t$4 ,:ile ,hampton ralli$ !m1 ,kirkwood ) 8 ,delaw>es *>g$ ) bayonet ^u ! enemy 9 ! ?ickets4 ,majoribanks fell back ) 8 troops1 & made a /& 9 ! palisado$ g>d5 ( ! brick h\se4 ,victory n[ seem$ c]ta9 on ! side ( ! ,am]icans4 ,un=tunately1 ! soldi]s1 ?9k+ ! day _! own1 fell to plund]+ ! t5ts1 dev\r+ ! food & c>\s+ on ! liquors f\nd !re4 ,_m ( !m became intoxicat$ & unmanageable--! (fic]s int]f]$ 9 va92 all 0 riot & disord]4 ,! enemy 9 ! meantime recov]$ f _! confusion1 & op5$ a fire f e w9d[ ( ! h\se & f ! palisado$ g>d54 ,!re 0 a scatt]+ fire also f ! woods & ?ickets on ! "r & left4 ,colonel ,/u>t 0 by ?is "t rally+ 8 left w+1 & advanc+ to support ! "r2 :5 ,gre5e1 f9d+ 8 ammunition ne>ly exhau/$1 det]m9$ to give up ! attempt to dislodge ! enemy f _! places ( refuge1 s9ce he c\ld n d x )\t sev]e loss4 ,he rema9$ on ! gr\nd long en\gh to collect 8 w\nd$1 except+ ^? :o 7 too mu* "u ! fire ( ! h\se1 & !n1 leav+ ,colonel ,hampton ) a /rong picket on ! field1 he return$ to ! position sev5 miles (f1 :i* he _h left 9 ! morn+4 ,! enemy decamp$ 9 ! night aft] de/roy+ a l>ge quantity ( provisions1 & break+ upw>ds ( a ?\s& /& ( arms2 !y left beh9d also sev5ty ( _! w\nd$4 ,_! loss 9 kill$1 w\nd$ & captur$1 9 ?is action1 0 six hundr$ & ?irty-?ree1 ( :om five hundr$ 7 prison]s2 ! loss su/a9$ by ! ,am]icans 9 kill$1 w\nd$ & miss+1 0 five hundr$ & ?irty-five4 ,"o ( ! sla9 mo/ deplor$ 0 ,colonel ,campbell1 :o _h s bravely l$ on ! ,virg9ians4 ,/u>t met ) re9=cem5ts ab\t f\rte5 miles f ,eutaw1 b cont9u$ 8 retreat to ,monk's ,corn]1 )9 tw5ty-five miles ( ,*>le/on4 ,gre5e foll[$ ) 8 ma9 =ce almo/ to ,monk's ,corn]3 f9d+ ! numb] & position ( ! enemy too /rong to be attack$ ) prud5ce1 he fell back to ,eutaw1 :]e he rema9$ a day or two to re/ 8 troops1 & !n return$ by easy m>*es to 8 old position ne> ! heights ( ,santee4 ,,*apt] ,,lxv4 ,,siege ,,& ,,surr5d] ,,( ,,yorkt[n4 ,g5]al ,l9coln _h ! honor1 on ! night ( ! #f? ( ,octob]1 ( op5+ ! fir/ p>allel be=e ,yorkt[n4 ,x 0 )9 six hundr$ y>ds ( ! enemy2 ne>ly two miles 9 ext5t1 & ! f\ndations 7 laid = two r$\bts4 ,he _h "u him a l>ge deta*m5t ( ,fr5* & ,am]ican troops1 & ! "w 0 conduct$ ) su* sil5ce & secrecy 9 a night ( extreme d>kness1 t ! enemy 7 n aw>e ( x until daylight4 ,a sev]e cannonade 0 !n op5$ f ! =tifications2 b ! m5 7 "u cov] & cont9u$ work+4 ,by ! aft]noon ( ! #i? ! p>allel 0 complet$1 & two or ?ree batt]ies 7 ready to fire ^u ! t[n4 ,g5]al ,wa%+ton put ! mat* to ! fir/ gun1 says an obs]v] :o 0 pres5t2 a furi\s dis*>ge ( cannon & mort>s imm$iately foll[$1 & ,e>l ,cornwallis receiv$ 8 fir/ salutation4 ,! cannonade 0 kept up almo/ incessantly = ?ree or f\r days f ! batt]ies above m5tion$1 & f ?ree o!rs manag$ by ! ,fr5*4 ,! half-f9i%$ works ( ! enemy suff]$ sev]ely1 ! guns 7 dism\nt$ or sil5c$1 & _m m5 kill$4 ,! r$-hot %ot f ! ,fr5* batt]ies nor?we/ ( ! t[n rea*$ ! ,engli% %ipp+4 ,! ,*>on1 a =ty-f\r gun %ip1 & ?ree l>ge transports1 7 set on fire by !m4 ,! flames ran up ! rigg+ to ! tops ( ! ma/s4 ,! conflagration1 se5 9 ! d>kness ( ! night1 ) ! accompany+ fla% & ?und]+ ( cannon1 & so>+ & bur/+ ( %ells1 & ! trem5d\s explosions ( ! %ips1 all pres5t$ a sc5e ( m+l$ magnific5ce & horror4 ,on ! night ( ! #aa? ! second p>allel 0 op5$ by ! ,b>on ,/eub5's division1 )9 ?ree hundr$ y>ds ( ! works4 ,! ,briti% n[ made new embrasures1 & = two or ?ree days kept up a gall+ fire ^u ^? at "w4 ,! latt] 7 /ill m annoy$ by ! flank+ fire ( two r$\bts ?ree hundr$ y>ds 9 front ( ! ,briti% works4 ,z !y enfilad$ ! intr5*m5ts1 & 7 suppos$ also to comm& ! communication betwe5 ,yorkt[n & ,gl\ce/]1 x 0 resolv$ to /orm !m bo? on ! night ( ! #ad?2 ! "o ne>e/ ! riv] by a deta*m5t ( ,am]icans comm&$ by ,lafayette1 ! o!r by a ,fr5* deta*m5t l$ by ! ,b>on de ,viom5il4 ,9 ! arrangem5ts = ! assault1 ,lafayette _h giv5 ! honor ( lead+ ! advance to 8 own aide-de-camp1 ,lieut5ant-colonel ,gimat4 ,?is in/antly t\*$ ! milit>y pride ( ,hamilton1 :o exclaim$ aga9/ x z an unju/ pref]5ce1 x be+ 8 t\r ( duty4 ,x 0 !re=e arrang$ t ,colonel ,gimat's battalion %\ld lead ! van1 & be foll[$ by t ( ,hamilton1 & t ! latt] %\ld comm& ! :ole advanc$ corps4 ,ab\t eight o'clock 9 ! ev5+ rockets 7 s5t up z signals = ! simultane\s attack4 ,hamilton1 to 8 great joy1 l$ ! advance ( ! ,am]icans4 ,! m51 )\t wait+ = ! sapp]s to demoli% ! abatis 9 regul> /yle1 pu%$ !m aside or pull$ !m d[n ) _! h&s1 & scrambl$ ov]1 l r\gh bu%-fight]s4 ,hamilton 0 ! fir/ to m\nt ! p>apet1 plac+ "o foot on ! %\ld] ( a soldi]1 :o knelt on "o knee = ! purpose4 ,! m5 m\nt$ aft] him4 ,n a musket 0 fir$4 ,! r$\bt 0 c>ri$ at ! po9t ( ! bayonet4 ,! loss ( ! ,am]icans 0 "o s]geant & eight privates kill$1 sev5 (fic]s & tw5ty-five non-commission$ (fic]s & privates w\nd$4 ,! loss ( ! enemy 0 eight kill$ & sev5te5 tak5 prison]s4 ,among ! latt] 0 ,major ,campbell1 :o _h comm&$ ! r$\bt4 ,! ,fr5* /orm$ ! o!r r$\bt1 :i* 0 m /rongly g>rison$1 ) equal gallantry1 b less precipitation4 ,!y proce$$ accord+ to rule4 ,! soldi]s paus$ :ile ! sapp]s remov$ ! abatis1 dur+ :i* "t !y 7 expos$ to a de/ructive fire1 & lo/ m m5 ?an did ! ,am]icans 9 _! headlong attack4 ,! abatis be+ remov$1 ! troops ru%$ to ! assault4 ,! ,*evali] de ,lame?1 ,lafayette's adjutant-g5]al1 0 ! fir/ to m\nt ! p>apet ( ! r$\bt1 & receiv$ a volley at arms' l5g? f ! ,hessians :o mann$ x4 ,%ot ?r\gh bo? knees1 he fell back into ! dit*1 & 0 convey$ away "u c>e ( 8 fri5d1 ! ,c\nt de ,dumas4 ,! ,c\nt de ,deuxponts1 lead+ on ! royal gr5adi]s ( ! same "n1 0 likewise w\nd$4 ,! gr5adi]s ( ! ,gat9ais regim5t f\ght ) true ,gallic fire4 ,"o ?ird ( !m 7 sla91 & among !m ,capta9 de ,sireuil1 a valiant (fic] ( *asseurs4 ,! r$\bts ?us tak5 7 includ$ ! same night 9 ! second p>allel1 & h[itz]s 7 m\nt$ ^u !m ! foll[+ day4 ,! capture ( !m r$uc$ ,"l ,cornwallis almo/ to despair4 ,writ+ t same day to ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 he obs]ves1 ,my situation n[ becomes v critical2 we d>e n %[ a gun to _! old batt]ies1 & ,i expect t _! new ones w op5 to-morr[ morn+4444 ,! safety ( ! place is1 !re=e1 s prec>i\s1 t ,i _c recomm5d t ! fleet & army %\ld run great risk 9 endeavor+ to save u1 a g5]\s abnegation ( self on ! "p ( ! beleagu]$ comm&]4 ,_h ! fleet & army sail$1 z he _h be5 giv5 to expect1 ab\t ! #e? ( ,octob]1 !y might h arriv$ 9 "t to save 8 lord%ip2 b at ! date ( ! above lett] !y 7 /ill l+]+ 9 port4 ,delay ( naval succor 0 fatal to ,briti% op]ations 9 ?is w>4 ,! second p>allel 0 n[ ne>ly ready to op54 ,cornwallis dread$ ! effect ( its batt]ies on 8 almo/ dismantl$ works4 ,to ret>d ! dang] z mu* z possible1 he ord]$ an attack on two ( ! batt]ies t 7 9 ! greate/ /ate ( =w>dness1 _! guns to be spik$4 ,x 0 made a little be=e daybreak ( ! #af?1 by ab\t ?ree hundr$ & fifty m51 "u ! direction ( ,lieut5ant-colonel ,ab]crombie4 ,! r$\bts :i* cov]$ ! batt]ies 7 =c$ 9 gallant /yle1 & sev]al pieces ( artill]y ha/ily spik$4 ,by ?is "t ! support+ troops f ! tr5*es came up1 & ! enemy 7 oblig$ to retreat4 ,! mis*ief _h be5 done too ha/ily4 ,! spikes 7 easily extract$1 & be=e ev5+ all ! batt]ies & ! p>allel 7 ne>ly complete4 ,at ?is "t ! g>rison c\ld n %[ a gun on ! side ( ! works expos$ to attack1 & ! %ells 7 ne>ly exp5d$2 ! place 0 no long] t5able4 ,r ?an surr5d]1 ,cornwallis det]m9$ to attempt an escape4 ,8 plan 0 to leave 8 sick & w\nd$ & 8 baggage beh9d1 cross ov] 9 ! night to ,gl\ce/] ,po9t1 attack ,*oisy's camp be=e daybreak1 m\nt 8 infantry on ! captur$ cavalry horses1 & on su* o!r z c\ld be collect$ on ! road1 pu% = ! upp] c\ntry by rapid m>*es until opposite ! =ds ( ! great riv]s1 !n turn sudd5ly nor?w>d1 =ce 8 way ?r\gh ,m>yl&1 ,p5nsylvania & ! ,j]seys1 & jo9 ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton 9 ,new ,york4 ,x 0 a wild & d>+ s*eme1 b 8 situation 0 desp]ate1 & ! idea ( surr5d] intol]able4 ,9 pursuance ( ?is design1 sixte5 l>ge boats 7 secretly prep>$2 a deta*m5t 0 appo9t$ to rema9 & capitulate = ! t[nspeople1 ! sick & ! w\nd$2 a l>ge "p ( ! troops 7 transport$ to ! ,gl\ce/] side ( ! riv] be=e midnight1 & ! second division _h actually emb>k$1 :5 a viol5t /orm ( w9d & ra9 scatt]$ ! boats1 & drove !m a consid]able di/ance d[n ! riv]4 ,!y 7 collect$ ) difficulty4 ,x 0 n[ too late to effect ! passage ( ! second division be=e daybreak1 & an ef=t 0 made to get back ! division :i* _h already cross$4 ,x 0 n done until ! morn+ 0 f> advanc$1 & ! troops 9 recross+ 7 expos$ to ! fire ( ! ,am]ican batt]ies4 ,! hopes ( ,"l ,cornwallis 7 n[ at an end4 ,8 works 7 tumbl+ 9 ru9s ab\t him1 "u an incessant cannonade2 8 g>rison 0 r$uc$ 9 numb] by sickness & dea?1 & exhau/$ by con/ant wat*+ & sev]e duty4 ,unwill+ to expose ! residue ( ! brave troops :i* _h /ood by him s fai?fully1 to ! dang]s & horrors ( an assault1 :i* c\ld n fail to be successful1 he ord]$ a p>ley to be beat5 ab\t t5 o'clock on ! morn+ ( ! #ag?1 & despat*$ a flag ) a lett] to ,wa%+ton propos+ a cessation ( ho/ilities = tw5ty-f\r h\rs1 & t two (fic]s might be appo9t$ by ea* side to meet & settle t]ms = ! surr5d] ( ! po/s ( ,york & ,gl\ce/]4 ,wa%+ton felt unwill+ to grant su* delay1 :5 re9=cem5ts might be on ! way = ,cornwallis f ,new ,york4 ,9 reply1 !re=e1 he reque/$ t1 previ\s to ! meet+ ( commission]s1 8 lord%ip's proposals might be s5t 9 writ+ to ! ,am]ican l9es1 = :i* purpose a susp5sion ( ho/ilities dur+ two h\rs f ! deliv]y ( ! lett]1 w\ld be grant$4 ,?is 0 compli$ )2 b z ! proposals (f]$ by ,cornwallis 7 n all admissible1 ,wa%+ton drew up a s*$ule ( su* t]ms z he w\ld grant1 & transmitt$ x to 8 lord%ip4 ,! armi/ice 0 prolong$4 ,commission]s met1 ! ,visc\nt de ,noailles & ,lieut5ant-colonel ,laur5s on ! "p ( ! allies2 ,colonel ,dundas & ,major ,ross on ! "p ( ! ,briti%4 ,aft] mu* discussion1 a r\gh draft 0 made ( ! t]ms ( capitulation to be submitt$ to ! ,briti% g5]al4 ,^! ,wa%+ton caus$ to be promptly transcrib$1 & s5t to ,"l ,cornwallis e>ly 9 ! morn+ ( ! #ai?1 ) a note express+ 8 expectation t !y w\ld be sign$ by elev5 o'clock1 & t ! g>rison w\ld be ready to m>* out by two o'clock 9 ! aft]noon4 ,"l ,cornwallis 0 fa9 to comply1 &1 accord+ly1 on ! same day1 ! po/s ( ,yorkt[n & ,gl\ce/] 7 surr5d]$ to ,g5]al ,wa%+ton z comm&]-9-*ief ( ! comb9$ army2 & ! %ips ( w>1 transports & o!r vessels1 to ! ,c\nt de ,grasse1 z comm&] ( ! ,fr5* fleet4 ,! g>rison ( ,yorkt[n & ,gl\ce/]1 includ+ ! (fic]s ( ! navy & seam5 ( e d5om9ation1 7 to surr5d] z prison]s ( w> to ! comb9$ army2 ! l& =ce to rema9 prison]s to ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! seam5 to ! ,k+ ( ,france4#a ,! g>rison 0 to be all[$ ! same honors grant$ to ! g>rison ( ,*>le/on :5 x surr5d]$ to ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton4 ,! (fic]s 7 to reta9 _! side arms2 bo? (fic]s & soldi]s _! private prop]ty1 & no "p ( _! baggage or pap]s 0 to be subject to se>* or inspection4 ,! soldi]s 7 to be kept 9 ,virg9ia1 ,m>yl&1 or ,p5nsylvania1 z mu* by regim5ts z possible1 & suppli$ ) ! same rations ( provisions z ! ,am]ican soldi]s4 ,! (fic]s 7 to be p]mitt$ to proce$1 ^u p>ole1 to ,europe or to any m>itime port on ! cont95t ( ,am]ica 9 possession ( ,briti% troops4 ,footnote #a3 ,! numb] ( prison]s am\nt$ to #g1jgc1 ( :om #e1iej 7 rank & file1 six commission$1 & tw5ty-eight non-commission$ (fic]s & privates1 _h previ\sly be5 captur$ 9 ! two r$\bts1 or 9 ! sortie ( ! g>rison4 ,! loss su/a9$ by ! g>rison dur+ ! siege1 9 kill$1 w\nd$1 & miss+1 am\nt$ to #eeb4 ,t ( ! comb9$ army 9 kill$ 0 ab\t #cjj4 ,! comb9$ army to :i* ,cornwallis surr5d]$1 0 e/imat$ at #af1jjj1 ( :om #g1jjj 7 ,fr5*1 #e1ejj cont95tals1 & #c1ejj militia4--,holmes' ,annals4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+1 ,wa%+ton 9 g5]al ord]s congratulat$ ! alli$ armies on ! rec5t victory1 aw>d+ high praise to ! (fic]s & troops bo? ,fr5* & ,am]ican1 = _! conduct dur+ ! siege1 & specify+ by "n sev]al ( ! g5]als & o!r (fic]s :o _h especially di/+ui%$ !mselves4 ,all ^? ( 8 army :o 7 "u arre/ 7 p>don$ & set at lib]ty4 ,cornwallis felt deeply ! humiliation ( ?is close to all 8 wide & wild campaign+1 & 0 made ! m s5sitive on ! subject by circum/ances ( :i* he soon became appris$4 ,on ! v day t he _h be5 compell$ to lay d[n 8 arms be=e ,yorkt[n1 ! l+]+ armam5t int5d$ = 8 relief sail$ f ,new ,york4 ,x consi/$ ( tw5ty-five %ips-(-!-l9e1 two fifty-gun %ips1 & eight frigates2 ) ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton & sev5 ?\s& ( 8 be/ troops4 ,sir ,h5ry arriv$ (f ! capes ( ,virg9ia on ! #bd?1 & ga!r$ in=mation :i* l$ him to appreh5d t ,"l ,cornwallis _h capitulat$4 ,he hov]$ (f ! m\? ( ! ,*esapeake until ! #bi?1 :51 hav+ fully asc]ta9$ t he _h come too late1 he turn$ 8 t>dy pr[s t[>d ,new ,york4 ,9 ! meantime rejoic+s spread ?r\gh\t ! ,union4 ,cornwallis is tak56 0 ! univ]sal acclaim4 ,x 0 consid]$ a dea?-bl[ to ! w>4 ,congress gave way to transports ( joy4 ,?anks 7 vot$ to ! comm&]-9-*ief1 to ! ,c\nts ,de ,ro*ambeau & ,de ,grasse1 to ! (fic]s ( ! alli$ armies g5]ally1 & to ! corps ( artill]y & eng9e]s especially4 ,two /&s ( colors1 trophies ( ! capitulation1 7 vot$ to ,wa%+ton1 two pieces ( field ordnance to ,de ,ro*ambeau & ,de ,grasse2 & x 0 decre$ t a m>ble column1 commemorative ( ! alliance betwe5 ,france & ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ( ! victory a*iev$ by _! associat$ arms1 %\ld be erect$ 9 ,yorkt[n4 ,f9ally1 ,congress issu$ a proclamation1 appo9t+ a day = g5]al ?anksgiv+ & pray]1 9 ackn[l$gm5t ( ?is signal int]position ( ,div9e ,provid5ce4 ,f> diff]5t 0 ! feel+ ( ! ,briti% m9i/ry :5 news ( ! ev5t rea*$ ! o!r side ( ! ,atlantic4 ,"l ,george ,g]ma9 0 ! fir/ to ann\nce x to ,"l ,nor? at 8 (fice 9 ,d[n+ /reet4 ,& h[ did he take x8 0 ! inquiry4 ,z he w\ld h tak5 a ball 9 ! brea/1 repli$ ,"l ,george1 = he op5$ 8 arms1 exclaim+ wildly z he pac$ up & d[n ! ap>tm5t1 ',oh ,god6 x is all ov]6' ,,*apt] ,,lxvi4 ,,dissolution ,,( ,,! ,,comb9$ ,,armies4--,,discont5ts ,,9 ,,! ,,army4 ,wa%+ton w\ld h foll[$ up ! r$uction ( ,yorkt[n by a comb9$ op]ation aga9/ ,*>le/on1 & address$ a lett] to ! ,c\nt de ,grasse on ! subject1 b ! c\nt alleg$ 9 reply t ! ord]s ( 8 c\rt1 ult]ior projects1 & 8 engagem5ts ) ! ,spani>ds1 r5d]$ x impossible to rema9 ! necess>y "t = ! op]ation4 ,! prosecution ( ! ,s\!rn w>1 !re=e1 ^u ! broad scale :i* ,wa%+ton _h contemplat$1 _h to be rel9qui%$2 =1 )\t %ipp+ & a convoy1 ! troops & ev]y?+ necess>y = a siege w\ld h to be transport$ by l& ) imm5se tr\ble1 exp5se & delay2 :ile ! enemy1 by means ( _! fleets1 c\ld re9=ce or )draw ! g>rison at pleasure4 ,"u ^! circum/ances1 ,wa%+ton _h to cont5t himself1 = ! pres5t1 ) deta*+ two ?\s& ,p5nsylvania1 ,m>yl&1 & ,virg9ia ,cont95tal troops1 "u ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair1 = ! support ( ,g5]al ,gre5e1 tru/+ t1 ) ?is aid1 he w\ld be able to comm& ! int]ior ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 & conf9e ! enemy to ! t[n ( ,*>le/on4 ,a dissolution ( ! comb9$ =ces n[ took place4 ,! ,m>quis ,/4 ,simon emb>k$ 8 troops on ! la/ ( ,octob]1 & ! ,c\nt de ,grasse made sail on ! #d? ( ,novemb]1 tak+ ) him two beautiful horses :i* ,wa%+ton _h pres5t$ to him 9 tok5 ( cordial reg>d4 ,lafayette1 see+ !re 0 no probability ( fur!r active s]vice 9 ! pres5t ye>1 resolv$ to return to ,france on a visit to 8 family1 &1 ) ,wa%+ton's approbation1 set out = ,philadelphia to obta9 leave ( abs5ce f ,congress4 ,! ,briti% prison]s 7 m>*$ to ,w9*e/] 9 ,virg9ia1 & ,fr$]ick/[n 9 ,m>yl&1 & ,"l ,cornwallis & 8 pr9cipal (fic]s sail$ = ,new ,york on p>ole4 ,! ma9 "p ( ! ,am]ican army emb>k$ = ! ,head ( ,elk1 & return$ nor?w>d "u ! comm& ( ,g5]al ,l9coln1 to be canton$ = ! w9t] 9 ! ,j]seys & on ! ,hudson1 s z to be ready = op]ations aga9/ ,new ,york1 or else:]e1 9 ! next ye>'s campaign4 ,! ,fr5* army 7 to rema9 = ! w9t] 9 ,virg9ia1 & ! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau e/abli%$ 8 head-qu>t]s at ,williamsburg4 ,hav+ att5d$ 9 p]son to ! di/ribution ( ordnance & /ores1 ! dep>ture ( prison]s1 & ! emb>kation ( ! troops "u ,l9coln1 ,wa%+ton left ,yorkt[n on ! #e? ( ,novemb]1 & arriv$ ! same day at ,el?am1 ! seat ( 8 fri5d ,colonel ,bassett4 ,he arriv$ j 9 "t to receive ! la/ brea? ( ,john ,p>ke ,cu/is1 ! son ( ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton4 ,! deceas$ _h be5 an object ( ,wa%+ton's c>e f *ildhood1 & _h be5 *]i%$ by him ) pat]nal affection4 ,=m$ "u 8 guidance & in/ructions1 he _h be5 fitt$ to take a "p 9 ! public conc]ns ( 8 c\ntry1 & _h acquitt$ himself ) cr$it z a memb] ( ! ,virg9ia ,legislature4 ,he 0 b tw5ty-eight ye>s old at ! "t ( 8 dea?1 & left a wid[ & f\r "y *ildr54 ,x 0 an unexpect$ ev5t1 & ! dy+ sc5e 0 r5d]$ peculi>ly affect+ f ! pres5ce ( ! "m & wife ( ! deceas$4 ,z a consolation to ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton 9 h] b]eavem5t1 ,wa%+ton adopt$ ! two y\nge/ *ildr5 ( ! deceas$1 a boy & girl1 :o !nce=? =m$ a "p ( 8 imm$iate family4 ,f ,el?am1 ,wa%+ton proce$$ to ,m\nt ,v]non2 b public c>es gave him little leisure to att5d to 8 private conc]ns4 ,we h se5 h[ repeat$ly 8 /eady m9d _h be5 ex]cis$ 9 ! d>ke/ times ( ! revolution>y /ruggle1 9 buoy+ up ! public he>t :5 s9k+ into despond5cy4 ,he _h n[ an opposite task to p]=m1 to gu>d aga9/ an ov]we5+ confid5ce inspir$ by ! rec5t triumph4 ,9 a lett] to ,g5]al ,gre5e1 he writes3 ,i %all rema9 b a few days "h1 & %all proce$ to ,philadelphia1 :5 ,i %all attempt to /imulate ,congress to ! be/ improvem5t ( our late success1 by tak+ ! mo/ vigor\s & effectual measures to be ready = an e>ly & decisive campaign ! next ye>4 ,my greate/ fe> is1 t ,congress1 view+ ?is /roke 9 too important a po9t ( light1 may ?9k our "w too ne>ly clos$1 & w fall into a /ate ( languor & relaxation4 ,t[>ds ! end ( ,novemb]1 ,wa%+ton 0 9 ,philadelphia1 :]e ,congress receiv$ him ) di/+ui%$ honors4 ,he lo/ no "t 9 en=c+ ! policy respect+ ! ensu+ campaign1 :i* he _h set =? 9 8 lett] to ,g5]al ,gre5e4 ,8 views 7 met by ! milit>y committee ( ,congress1 ) :i* he 0 9 frequ5t consultation1 & by ! secret>ies ( w>1 f9ance1 & public affairs1 :o att5d$ _! conf]5ces4 ,"u 8 impulse & p]sonal sup]vision1 ! milit>y arrangem5ts = #aghb 7 made ) unusual despat*4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,decemb] resolutions 7 pass$ 9 ,congress = requisitions ( m5 & money f ! sev]al ,/ates2 & ,wa%+ton back$ ^? requisitions by lett]s to ! respective gov]nors1 urg+ prompt compliance4 ,! p]suasion t peace 0 at h& 01 h[ev]1 too preval5t = ! public to be r\s$ to new sacrifices & toils to ma9ta9 :at 0 consid]$ ! m]e %ad[ ( a w>4 ,! ,/ates 7 sl[ 9 furni%+ a small "p ( _! respective quotas ( troops1 & /ill sl[] 9 answ]+ to ! requisitions = money4 ,aft] rema9+ f\r mon?s 9 ,philadelphia1 ,wa%+ton set out 9 ,m>* to rejo9 ! army at ,newburg on ! ,hudson4 ,9 a rec5t lett] to ,g5]al ,gre5e1 ,wa%+ton _h express$ himself /rongly on ! subject ( retaliation4 ,( all laws x is ! mo/ difficult to execute1 :]e y h n ! transgressor himself 9 y\r possession4 ,humanity w ev] int]f]e1 & plead /rongly aga9/ ! sacrifice ( an innoc5t p]son = ! guilt ( ano!r4 ,8 judgm5t & feel+s 7 soon put to ! pro( 9 ?is respect4 ,a ,new ,york refugee1 by ! "n ( ,philip ,:ite1 _h be5 captur$ by ! ,j]sey p1 & kill$ 9 attempt+ to escape4 ,8 p>tisans 9 ,new ,york det]m9$ on a signal rev5ge4 ,capta9 ,joseph ,huddy1 :o _h be5 captur$ :5 bravely def5d+ a blockh\se 9 ,monm\? ,c\nty1 0 n[ drawn =? f prison1 conduct$ into ! ,j]seys by a p>ty ( refugees1 head$ by a ,capta9 ,lipp5cott1 & hang$ on ! heights ( ,middlet[n4 ,! neighbor+ c\ntry cri$ out = retaliation4 ,wa%+ton submitt$ ! matt] to a bo>d ( g5]al & field-(fic]s4 ,x 0 unanim\sly det]m9$ t ! (f5d] %\ld be dem&$ = execution1 &1 if n giv5 up1 t retaliation %\ld be ex]cis$ on a ,briti% prison] ( equal rank4 ,wa%+ton accord+ly s5t pro(s to ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton ( :at he /igmatiz$ z a murd]1 & dem&$ t ! (fic] :o comm&$ ! execution ( ,capta9 ,huddy %\ld be giv5 up4 ,sir ,h5ry decl9$ a compliance1 b /at$ t he _h ord]$ a /rict inquiry into ! circum/ances ( ,capta9 ,huddy's dea?1 & w\ld br+ ! p]petrators ( x to imm$iate trial4 ,wa%+ton ab\t ! same "t receiv$ ! copy ( a resolution ( ,congress approv+ ( 8 firm & judici\s conduct1 & promis+ to support him 9 8 fix$ purpose ( exempl>y retaliation4 ,he accord+ly ord]$ a selection to be made by lot1 = ! above purpose1 f among ! ,briti% (fic]s1 prison]s at ,lanca/]1 9 ,p5nsylvania4 ,! lot fell ^u ,capta9 ,*>les ,asgill1 ( ! gu>ds1 a y\? only n9ete5 ye>s ( age1 ( an amiable "*1 & only son & heir ( ,sir ,*>les ,asgill1 a weal?y b>onet4 ,! y\? bore 8 lot ) firmness1 b 8 fell[ prison]s 7 inc5s$ at ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton = expos+ him to su* a fate by refus+ to deliv] up ! culprit4 ,"o ( _! numb]1 a son ( ! ,e>l ( ,ludl[1 solicit$ p]mission f ,wa%+ton to proce$ to ,new ,york & lay ! case be=e ,sir ,guy ,c>leton1 :o _h succe$$ 9 comm& to ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton4 ,! matt] rema9$ = "s "t 9 susp5se4 ,lipp5cott 0 at l5g? tri$ by a c\rt-m>tial1 b acquitt$1 x appe>+ t he _h act$ "u ! v]bal ord]s ( ,gov]nor ,frankl91 presid5t ( ! ,bo>d ( ,associat$ ,loyali/s4 ,! ,briti% comm&] reprobat$ ! dea? ( ,capta9 ,huddy1 & broke up ! bo>d4 ,^! circum/ances *ang$ 9 "s degree ! gr\nd ^u :i* ,wa%+ton 0 proce$+4 ,he laid ! :ole matt] be=e ,congress1 admitt$ ,capta9 ,asgill on p>ole at ,morri/[n1 & subsequ5tly intimat$ to ! secret>y ( w> 8 private op9ion 9 favor ( 8 release1 ) p]mission to g to 8 fri5ds 9 ,europe4 ,9 ! meantime ,lady ,asgill1 ! "m ( ! y\?1 _h writt5 a pa!tic lett] to ! ,c\nt de ,v]g5nes1 ! ,fr5* m9i/] ( ,/ate1 implor+ 8 int]cession 9 behalf ( h] son4 ,! lett] 0 %[n to ! k+ & que51 & by _! direction ! c\nt wrote to ,wa%+ton1 solicit+ ! lib]ation ( ,asgill4 ,wa%+ton ref]r$ to ,congress ! communication f ! c\nt1 & urg$ a favorable decision4 ,to 8 great relief1 he receiv$ _! directions to set ,capta9 ,asgill at lib]ty4 ,! solicitude felt by ,wa%+ton on acc\nt ( ! univ]sal relaxation ( ! s9ews ( w>1 0 n allay$ by reports ( pacific spee*es1 & motions made 9 ! ,briti% p>liam5t1 :i* might be delusive4 ,ev5 if ! nation & p>liam5t1 said he1 are really 9 e>ne/ to obta9 peace ) ,am]ica1 x w1 und\bt$ly1 be wisdom 9 u to meet !m ) great caution & circumspection1 & by all means to keep our arms firm 9 our h&s2 & in/ead ( relax+ "o iota 9 our ex]tions1 r to spr+ =w>d ) r$\bl$ vigor1 t we may take ! advantage ( e favorable opportunity1 until our wi%es are fully obta9$4 ,no nation ev] yet suff]$ 9 treaty by prep>+1 ev5 9 ! mom5t ( negotiation1 mo/ vigor\sly = ! field4 ,sir ,guy ,c>leton arriv$ 9 ,new ,york e>ly 9 ,may to take ! place ( ,sir ,h5ry ,cl9ton1 :o _h solicit$ 8 recall4 ,9 a lett] dat$ ,may #g?1 ,sir ,guy in=m$ ,wa%+ton ( 8 be+ jo9$ ) ,admiral ,digby 9 ! commission ( peace2 he transmitt$ at ! same "t pr9t$ copies ( ! proce$+s 9 ! ,h\se ( ,commons on ! #d? ( ,m>*1 respect+ an address to ! k+ 9 favor ( peace2 & ( a bill report$ 9 consequ5ce !re(1 au?oriz+ ! k+ to conclude a peace or truce ) ! revolt$ prov9ces ( ,nor? ,am]ica4 ,z ?is bill1 h[ev]1 _h n pass$ into a law :5 ,sir ,guy left ,engl&1 x pres5t$ no basis = a negotiation2 & 0 only cit$ by him to %[ ! pacific disposition ( ! ,briti% nation1 ) :i* he pr(ess$ ! mo/ zeal\s concurr5ce4 ,/ill1 ?\gh multipli$ circum/ances gradually p]suad$ ,wa%+ton ( a real disposition on ! "p ( ,great ,brita9 to t]m9ate ! w>1 he did n ?9k fit to relax 8 prep>ations = ho/ilities4 ,on ! #b;d ( ,augu/1 ,sir ,guy ,c>leton & ,admiral ,digby wrote a jo9t lett] to ,wa%+ton1 in=m+ him t !y 7 acqua9t$1 by au?ority1 t negotiations = a g5]al peace _h already be5 comm5c$ at ,p>is1 & t ! indep5d5ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates w\ld be propos$ 9 ! fir/ in/ance by ! ,briti% commission]1 in/ead ( be+ made a condition ( a g5]al treaty4 ,ev5 yet1 ,wa%+ton 0 w>y4 ,no (f]s _h be5 made on ! "p ( ,great ,brita9 = a g5]al cessation ( ho/ilities1 &1 al?\gh ! ,briti% comm&]s 7 9 a mann] ti$ d[n by ! resolves ( ! ,h\se ( ,commons1 to a def5sive w>1 only 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 !y might be at lib]ty to transport "p ( _! =ce to ! ,we/ ,indies1 to act aga9/ ! ,fr5* possessions 9 t qu>t]4 ,) ^! consid]ations he wrote to ! ,c\nt de ,ro*ambeau1 !n at ,baltimore1 advis+ him1 = ! good ( ! common cause1 to m>* 8 troops to ! banks ( ! ,hudson1 & =m a junction ) ! ,am]ican army4 ,! junction took place ab\t ! middle ( ,septemb]4 ,! ,fr5* army cross$ ! ,hudson at ,k+'s ,f]ry to ,v]planck's ,po9t1 :]e ! ,am]ican =ces 7 p>ad$ "u arms to welcome !m4 ,great discont5ts prevail$ at ?is "t 9 ! army1 bo? among (fic]s & m54 ,! army 0 almo/ de/itute1 & !re 7 days :5 ! troops 7 absolutely 9 want ( provisions4 ,! pay ( ! (fic]s1 too1 0 greatly 9 arre>2 _m d\bt$ :e!r !y w\ld ev] receive ! half-pay decre$ to !m by ,congress = a t]m ( ye>s aft] ! w>1 & fe>s began to be express$ t1 9 ! ev5t ( peace1 !y w\ld all be disb&$ ) _! claims unliquidat$ & !mselves ca/ ^u ! community p5niless1 & unfitt$1 by long milit>y habitudes = ! ga9ful pursuits ( peace4 ,! army w5t into w9t]-qu>t]s at ,newburg1 & 9 ! leisure & idl5ess ( a w9t] camp1 ! discont5ts among ! (fic]s _h "t to f]m5t4 ,! arre>ages ( pay became a topic ( con/ant & angry comm5t1 & a memorial 0 address$ to ,congress repres5t+ ! h>d%ips ( ! case1 & propos+ t a specific sum %\ld be grant$ !m = ! money actually due1 & z a commutation = half-pay4 ,! memorial gave rise to prolong$ discussions1 & ! w9t] pass$ )\t any def9ite measures on ! subject4 ,mean:ile anonym\s pap]s ( a dang]\s & inc5di>y "* began to be circulat$ 9 ! camp1 & meet+s 7 summon$ hav+ 9 view ult]ior measures ( r$ress4 ,?is ,wa%+ton anticipat$ by summon+ a meet+ ( ! (fic]s 9 8 own "n1 :i* he address$ 9 a =cible & feel+ mann]1 dwell+ ^u _! s]vices1 ! good int5tions ( ,congress1 & urg+ !m 9 ! mo/ eloqu5t t]ms to turn a deaf e> to ! speci\s argum5ts ( ^? :o 7 attempt+ to op5 ! flood-gates ( civil discord1 & deluge our ris+ empire 9 blood4 ,8 e>ne/ appeal 0 ( effect2 resolutions 7 pass$1 decl>+ t no circum/ances ( di/ress or dang] %\ld induce !m to sully ! reputation & glory acquir$ at ! price ( _! blood & eight ye>s' fai?ful s]vices4 ,wa%+ton n[ urg$ ! subject ^u ! att5tion ( ,congress1 & a resolution 0 concurr$ 9 commut+ ! half-pay into a sum equal to five ye>s' :ole pay4 ,,*apt] ,,lxvii4 ,,news ,,( ,,peace4--,,wa%+ton',s ,,f>ewell ,,to ,,! ,,army1 ,,& ,,resignation ,,( ,,8 ,,commission4 ,at l5g? arriv$ ! wi%$-= news ( peace4 ,a g5]al treaty _h be5 sign$ at ,p>is on ! #bj? ( ,janu>y4 ,an arm$ vessel1 ! ,triumph1 belong+ to ! ,c\nt d',e/a+'s squadron1 arriv$ at ,philadelphia f ,cadiz1 on ! #bc;d ( ,m>*1 br++ a lett] f ! ,m>quis de ,lafayette1 to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 communicat+ ! intellig5ce4 ,9 a few days ,sir ,guy ,c>leton in=m$ ,wa%+ton1 by lett]1 t he 0 ord]$ to proclaim a cessation ( ho/ilities by sea & l&4 ,a simil> proclamation issu$ by ,congress1 0 receiv$ by ,wa%+ton on ! #ag? ( ,april4 ,be+ unaccompani$ by any in/ructions respect+ ! dis*>ge ( ! "p ( ! army ) him1 %\ld ! measure be deem$ necess>y1 he f\nd himself 9 a p]plex+ situation4 ,! acc\nts ( peace receiv$ at diff]5t times _h rais$ an expectation 9 ! m9ds ( ^? ( 8 troops t _h engag$ = ! w>1 t a spe$y dis*>ge mu/ be ! consequ5ce ( ! proclamation4 ,mo/ ( !m c\ld n di/+ui% betwe5 a proclamation ( a cessation ( ho/ilities & a def9itive decl>ation ( peace1 & might consid] any fur!r claim on _! milit>y s]vices an act ( inju/ice4 ,x 0 becom+ difficult to en=ce ! discipl9e necess>y to ! coh]5ce ( an army4 ,wa%+ton repres5t$ ^! circum/ances 9 a lett] to ! presid5t1 & e>ne/ly entreat$ a prompt det]m9ation on ! "p ( ,congress1 z to :at 0 to be ! p]iod ( ! s]vices ( ^! m51 & h[ he 0 to act respect+ _! dis*>ge4 ,he urg$ t1 9 dis*>g+ ^? :o _h be5 engag$ = ! w>1 ! non-commission$ (fic]s & soldi]s %\ld be all[$ to take ) !m1 z _! own prop]ty1 & z a gratuity1 _! arms & acc\trem5ts4 ,8 lett] produc$ a resolution 9 ,congress1 t ! s]vices ( ! m5 engag$ 9 ! w> did n expire until ! ratification ( ! def9itive articles ( peace2 b t ! comm&]-9-*ief might grant furl\ghs to su* z he ?\ght prop]1 & t !y %\ld be all[$ to take _! arms ) !m4 ,wa%+ton avail$ himself freely ( ?is p]mission3 furl\ghs 7 grant$ )\t /9t2 ! m5 set out s+ly or 9 small p>ties = _! ru/ic homes1 & ! dang] & inconv5i5ce 7 avoid$ ( disb&+ l>ge masses1 at a "t1 ( unpaid soldi]y4 ,9 ! meantime ,sir ,guy ,c>leton 0 mak+ prep>ations = ! evacuation ( ! city ( ,new ,york4 ,on ! #f? ( ,may a p]sonal conf]5ce took place betwe5 ,wa%+ton & ,sir ,guy at ,oranget[n1 ab\t ! transf] ( po/s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates held by ! ,briti% troops1 & ! deliv]y ( all prop]ty /ipulat$ by ! treaty to be giv5 up to ! ,am]icans4 ,on ! #h? ( ,may1 ,egb]t ,b5son1 ,william ,s4 ,smi?1 & ,daniel ,p>k]1 7 commission$ by ,congress to inspect & sup]9t5d at ,new ,york ! emb>kation ( p]sons & prop]ty 9 fulfilm5t ( ! sev5? article ( ! provisional treaty4 ,! (fic]s 9 ! patriot camp on ! ,hudson 7 n )\t gloomy feel+s at ! ?\ght ( _! approa*+ sep>ation f ea* o!r4 ,eight ye>s ( dang]s & h>d%ips1 %>$ 9 common & nobly su/a9$1 _h weld$ _! he>ts toge!r1 & made x h>d to r5d !m asund]4 ,prompt$ by su* feel+s1 ,g5]al ,knox sugge/$1 z a mode ( p]petuat+ ! fri5d%ips ?us =m$1 & keep+ alive ! bro!rhood ( ! camp1 ! =mation ( a society compos$ ( ! (fic]s ( ! army4 ,! sugge/ion met ) univ]sal concurr5ce1 & ! he>ty approbation ( ,wa%+ton4 ,meet+s 7 held1 at :i* ! ,b>on ,/eub51 z s5ior (fic]1 presid$4 ,a plan 0 draft$1 & ! society 0 organiz$4 ,9 memory ( ! illu/ri\s ,roman1 ,lucius ,qu9tius ,c9c9natus1 :o retir$ f w> to ! peaceful duties ( ! citiz51 x 0 to be call$ ,! ,society ( ! ,c9c9nati4 ,! objects propos$ by x 7 to pres]ve inviolate ! rights & lib]ties = :i* !y _h cont5d$2 to promote & *]i% national honor & union betwe5 ! ,/ates2 to ma9ta9 bro!rly k9dness t[>d ea* o!r1 & ext5d relief to su* (fic]s & _! families z might /& 9 ne$ ( x4 ,! g5]al society1 = ! sake ( frequ5t communications1 0 to be divid$ into ,/ate societies1 & ^! aga9 into di/ricts4 ,wa%+ton 0 *os5 unanim\sly to (ficiate z presid5t ( x1 until ! fir/ g5]al meet+1 to be held 9 ,may1 #aghd4 ,on ! #h? ( ,june1 ,wa%+ton address$ a lett] to ! gov]nors ( ! sev]al ,/ates on ! subject ( ! dissolution ( ! army4 ,! op5+ ( x brea!s t aspiration aft] ! s]5e quiet ( private life1 :i* _h be5 8 dream ( happ9ess ?r\gh\t ! /orms & trials ( 8 anxi\s c>e]1 b ! full fruition ( :i* he 0 nev] to realize4 ,8 lett] !n describ$ ! enviable condition ( ! citiz5s ( ,am]ica1 & proce$$ ably & eloqu5tly to discuss :at he consid]$ ! f\r ?+s ess5tial to ! well-be+1 & ev5 ! exi/5ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates z an indep5d5t p[]4 ,fir/4 ,an indissoluble union ( ! ,/ates "u "o f$]al head1 & a p]fect acquiesc5ce ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 9 ! full ex]cise ( ! pr]ogative ve/$ 9 su* a head by ! con/itution4 ,second4 ,a sacr$ reg>d to public ju/ice 9 dis*>g+ debts & fulfill+ contracts made by ,congress1 = ! purpose ( c>ry+ on ! w>4 ,?ird4 ,! adoption ( a prop] peace e/abli%m5t2 9 :i* c>e %\ld be tak5 to place ! militia ?r\gh\t ! ,union on a regul>1 uni=m & effici5t foot+4 ,& ,f\r?4 ,a disposition among ! p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to =get local prejudices & policies2 to make mutual concessions1 & to sacrifice individual advantages to ! int]e/s ( ! community4 ,^! f\r ?+s ,wa%+ton pron\nc$ ! pill>s on :i* ! glori\s "* mu/ be support$4 ,lib]ty is ! basis2 & :oev] w\ld d>e to sap ! f\ndation1 or ov]turn ! /ructure1 "u :atev] speci\s pretext he may attempt x1 w m]it ! bitt]e/ execration & ! sev]e/ puni%m5t :i* c be inflict$ by 8 injur$ c\ntry4 ,we =be> to g into ! ample & admirable reason+ ) :i* he expatiates on ^! heads1 & above all1 en=ces ! sacr$ inviolability ( ! ,union2 !y h become famili> ) e ,am]ican m9d1 & ought to gov]n e ,am]ican he>t4 ,wa%+ton resolv$ to :ile away "p ( ! "t t mu/ int]v5e be=e ! arrival ( ! def9itive treaty1 by mak+ a t\r to ! nor!rn & we/]n p>ts ( ! ,/ate1 & visit+ ! places :i* _h be5 ! !atre ( important milit>y transactions4 ,he _h ano!r object 9 view2 he desir$ to facilitate z f> z 9 8 p[] ! op]ations :i* w\ld be necess>y = occupy+1 z soon z evacuat$ by ,briti% troops1 ! po/s c$$ by ! treaty ( peace4 ,gov]nor ,cl9ton accompani$ him on ! exp$ition4 ,!y set out by wat] f ,newburg1 asc5d$ ! ,hudson to ,albany1 visit$ ,s>atoga & ! sc5e ( ,burgoyne's surr5d]1 emb>k$ on ,lake ,george1 :]e light boats _h be5 provid$ = !m1 trav]s$ t beautiful lake s full ( hi/oric int]e/1 proce$$ to ,ticond]oga & ,cr[n ,po9t2 & aft] reconnoitr+ ^? ev5tful po/s1 return$ to ,s*5ectady1 :5ce !y proce$$ up ! valley ( ! ,mohawk ,riv]4 ,hav+ rea*$ ,=t ,s*uyl]1 =m]ly ,=t ,/anwix1 !y cross$ ov] to ,wood ,creek1 :i* empties into ,oneida ,lake1 & af=ds ! wat] communication ) ,ont>io4 ,!y !n trav]s$ ! c\ntry to ! head ( ! ea/]n bran* ( ! ,susquehanna1 & view$ ,lake ,otsego & ! portage betwe5 t lake & ! ,mohawk ,riv]4 ,wa%+ton return$ to head-qu>t]s at ,newburg on ! #e? ( ,augu/1 aft] a t\r ( at lea/ sev5 hundr$ & fifty miles1 p]=m$ 9 n9ete5 days1 & = ! mo/ "p on horseback4 ,by a proclamation ( ,congress1 dat$ #ah? ( ,octob]1 all (fic]s & soldi]s abs5t on furl\gh 7 dis*>g$ f fur!r s]vice2 & all o!rs :o _h engag$ to s]ve dur+ ! w>1 7 to be dis*>g$ f & aft] ! #c;d ( ,novemb]4 ,a small =ce only1 compos$ ( ^? :o _h enli/$ = a def9ite "t1 7 to be reta9$ 9 s]vice until ! peace e/abli%m5t %\ld be organiz$4 ,9 g5]al ord]s ( ,novemb] #b;d1 ,wa%+ton1 aft] adv]t+ to ?is proclamation1 adds3 ,x only rema9s = ! comm&]-9-*ief to address himself once m1 & t = ! la/ "t1 to ! armies ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 h[ev] widely disp]s$ ! individuals :o compose !m may be1 & to bid !m an affectionate & a long f>ewell4 ,he !n goes on to make !m "o ( ^? pat]nal addresses :i* s em95tly *>act]ize 8 relation%ip ) 8 army1 s diff]5t f t ( any o!r comm&]4 ,he takes a brief view ( ! glori\s /ruggle f :i* !y _h j em]g$2 ! unpromis+ circum/ances "u :i* !y _h und]tak5 x1 & ! signal int]position ( ,provid5ce 9 behalf ( _! feeble condition2 ! unp>allel$ p]sev]ance ( ! ,am]ican armies = eight long ye>s1 ?r\gh almo/ e possible suff]+ & disc\ragem5t2 a p]sev]ance :i* he ju/ly pron\nces to be little %ort ( a /&+ miracle4 ,adv]t+ !n to ! enl>g$ prospects ( happ9ess op5$ by ! confirmation ( national indep5d5ce & sov]eignty1 & ! ample & pr(itable employm5ts held out 9 a ,republic s happily circum/anc$1 he exhorts !m to ma9ta9 ! /ronge/ atta*m5t to ,,! ,,union1 & to c>ry ) !m into civil society ! mo/ conciliatory dispositions2 prov+ !mselves n less virtu\s & useful z citiz5s1 ?an !y _h be5 victori\s z soldi]s4 ,not)/&+ e ex]tion _h be5 made = ! evacuation ( ,new ,york1 su* 0 ! numb] ( p]sons & ! quantity ( effects ( all k9ds to be convey$ away1 t ! mon? ( ,novemb] 0 f> advanc$ be=e x c\ld be complet$4 ,sir ,guy ,c>leton _h giv5 notice to ,wa%+ton ( ! "t he suppos$ ! diff]5t po/s w\ld be vacat$1 t ! ,am]icans might be prep>$ to take possession ( !m4 ,on ! #ba/ ! ,briti% troops 7 drawn 9 f ! (t-disput$ po/ ( ,k+'s ,bridge & f ,m',g[an's ,pass1 also f ! v>i\s po/s on ! ea/]n "p ( ,long ,isl&4 ,paulus ,hook 0 rel9qui%$ on ! foll[+ day1 & ! aft]noon ( ! #be? ( ,novemb] 0 appo9t$ by ,sir ,guy = ! evacuation ( ! city & ! opposite village ( ,brooklyn4 ,wa%+ton1 9 ! meantime1 _h tak5 8 /ation at ,h>lem1 accompani$ by ,gov]nor ,cl9ton1 :o1 9 virtue ( 8 (fice1 0 to take *>ge ( ! city4 ,!y f\nd !re ,g5]al ,knox ) ! deta*m5t f ,we/ ,po9t4 ,sir ,guy ,c>leton _h intimat$ a wi% t ,wa%+ton w\ld be at h& to take imm$iate possession ( ! city1 & prev5t all outrage1 z he _h be5 in=m$ ( a plot to plund] ! place :5ev] ! k+'s troops %\ld be )drawn4 ,he _h engag$1 also1 t ! gu>ds ( ! r$\bts on ! ,ea/ ,riv]1 cov]+ ! upp] "p ( ! t[n1 %\ld be ! fir/ to be )drawn1 & t an (fic] %\ld be s5t to give ,wa%+ton's advanc$ gu>d in=mation ( _! retir+4 ,al?\gh ,wa%+ton d\bt$ ! exi/5ce ( any su* plot z t :i* _h be5 report$ to ! ,briti% comm&]1 yet he took precautions accord+ly4 ,on ! morn+ ( ! #be? ! ,am]ican troops1 compos$ ( dragoons1 light infantry & artill]y1 mov$ f ,h>lem to ! ,b[]y at ! upp] "p ( ! city4 ,!re !y rema9$ until ! troops 9 t qu>t] 7 )drawn1 :5 !y m>*$ into ! city & took possession1 ! ,briti% emb>k+ f ! l[] p>ts4 ,a =mal entry !n took place ( ! milit>y & civil au?orities4 ,illu/ration3 ,,room ,,9 ,,fraunces' ,,tav]n4 ,vol4 ,,iv4 ,9 ! c\rse ( a few days ,wa%+ton prep>$ to dep>t = ,annapolis1 :]e ,congress 0 assembl+1 ) ! int5tion ( ask+ leave to resign 8 comm&4 ,a b>ge 0 9 wait+ ab\t noon on ! #d? ( ,decemb] at ,:itehall f]ry to convey him across ! ,hudson to ,paulus ,hook4 ,! pr9cipal (fic]s ( ! army assembl$ at ,fraunces' ,tav]n1 9 ! neighborhood ( ! f]ry1 to take a f9al leave ( him4 ,on ent]+ ! room1 & f9d+ himself surr\nd$ by 8 old companions 9 arms1 :o %>$ ) him s _m sc5es ( h>d%ip1 difficulty1 & dang]1 8 agitat$ feel+s ov]came 8 usual self-comm&4 ,fill+ a glass ( w9e1 & turn+ ^u !m 8 b5ignant b sadd5$ c\nt5ance1 ,) a he>t full ( love & gratitude1 said he1 ,i n[ take leave ( y1 mo/ dev\tly wi%+ t y\r latt] days may be z prosp]\s & happy z y\r =m] ones h be5 glori\s & honorable4 ,hav+ drunk 8 f>ewell b5$iction1 he add$ ) emotion1 ,i _c come to ea* ( y to take my leave1 b %all be oblig$ if ea* ( y w come & take me by ! h&4 ,g5]al ,knox1 :o 0 ne>e/1 0 ! fir/ to advance4 ,wa%+ton1 affect$ ev5 to te>s1 grasp$ 8 h& & gave him a bro!r's embrace4 ,9 ! same affectionate mann] he took leave sev]ally ( ! re/4 ,n a ^w 0 spok54 ,! deep feel+ & manly t5d]ness ( ^! vet]ans 9 ! p>t+ mom5t c\ld f9d no utt]ance 9 words4 ,sil5t & solemn !y foll[$ _! lov$ comm&] z he left ! room1 pass$ ?r\gh a corps ( light infantry1 & proce$$ on foot to ,:itehall f]ry4 ,hav+ ent]$ ! b>ge1 he turn$ to !m1 took (f 8 hat & wav$ a sil5t adieu4 ,!y repli$ 9 ! same mann]1 & hav+ wat*$ ! b>ge until ! int]v5+ po9t ( ! ,batt]y %ut x f sight1 return$1 /ill solemn & sil5t1 to ! place :]e !y _h assembl$4 ,on 8 way to ,annapolis1 ,wa%+ton /opp$ = a few days at ,philadelphia1 :]e ) 8 usual exactness 9 matt]s ( bus9ess1 he adju/$ ) ! ,comptroll] ( ! ,treasury 8 acc\nts f ! comm5cem5t ( ! w> d[n to ! #ac? ( ! actual mon? ( ,decemb]4 ,^! 7 all 9 8 own h&writ+1 & kept 9 ! cleane/ & mo/ accurate mann]1 ea* entry be+ accompani$ by a /atem5t ( ! occasion & object ( ! *>ge4 ,! gross am\nt 0 ab\t f\rte5 ?\s& five hundr$ p\nds /]l+2 9 :i* 7 includ$ moneys exp5d$ = secret intellig5ce & s]vice1 & 9 v>i\s incid5tal *>ges4 ,all ?is1 x mu/ be not$1 0 an acc\nt ( money actually exp5d$ 9 ! progress ( ! w>2 n = arre>age ( pay2 = x w be recollect$ ,wa%+ton accept$ no pay4 ,9 pass+ ?r\gh ,new ,j]sey1 ,p5nsylvania1 & ,m>yl&1 ! sc5es ( 8 anxi\s & prec>i\s campaigns1 ,wa%+ton 0 ev]y:]e hail$ ) en?usiasm by ! p1 & greet$ ) addresses by legislative assemblies1 & le>n$ & religi\s in/itutions4 ,be+ arriv$ at ,annapolis1 he address$ a lett] to ! ,presid5t ( ,congress1 on ! #bj? ( ,decemb]1 reque/+ to "k 9 :at mann] x w\ld be mo/ prop] to (f] 8 resignation2 :e!r 9 writ+ or at an audi5ce4 ,! latt] mode 0 adopt$1 & ! ,hall ( ,congress appo9t$ = ! c]emonial4 ,at twelve o'clock ! #bc;d1 ! gall]y1 & a great "p ( ! floor ( ! ,hall ( ,congress1 7 fill$ ) ladies1 ) public function>ies ( ! ,/ate1 & ) g5]al (fic]s4 ,wa%+ton ent]$1 conduct$ by ! secret>y ( ,congress1 & took 8 seat 9 a *air appo9t$ = him4 ,aft] a brief pause1 ! presid5t 7,g5]al ,miffl97 in=m$ him1 t ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ,congress assembl$1 7 prep>$ to receive 8 communication4 ,wa%+ton !n rose1 & deliv]$ a %ort address4 ,! great ev5ts1 said he1 on :i* my resignation dep5d$1 hav+ at l5g? tak5 place1 ,i n[ h ! honor ( (f]+ my s9c]e congratulations to ,congress1 & ( pres5t+ myself be=e !m1 to surr5d] into _! h&s ! tru/ committ$ to me1 & to claim ! indulg5ce ( retir+ f ! s]vice ( my c\ntry4 ,aft] express+ 8 obligations to ! army 9 g5]al1 & ackn[l$g+ ! peculi> s]vices & di/+ui%$ m]its ( ! confid5tial (fic]s :o _h be5 atta*$ to 8 p]son1 & compos$ 8 family dur+ ! w>1 & :om he especially recomm5d$ to ! favor ( ,congress1 he cont9u$--,hav+ n[ f9i%$ ! "w assign$ me1 ,i retire f ! great !atre ( action2 &1 bidd+ an affectionate f>ewell to ?is augu/ body1 "u ^: ord]s ,i h long act$1 ,i "h (f] my commission1 & take my leave ( all ! employm5ts ( public life4 ,hav+ deliv]$ 8 commission into ! h&s ( ! presid5t1 ! latt]1 9 reply to 8 address1 bore te/imony to ! patriotism ) :i* he _h answ]$ to ! call ( 8 c\ntry1 & def5d$ its invad$ rights be=e x _h =m$ alliances1 & :ile x 0 )\t funds or a gov]nm5t to support him2 to ! wisdom & =titude ) :i* he _h conduct$ ! great milit>y conte/1 inv>iably reg>d+ ! rights ( ! civil p[]1 ?r\gh all disa/]s & *anges4 ,y retire1 add$ he1 f ! !atre ( action ) ! bless+s ( y\r fell[-citiz5s2 b ! glory ( y\r virtues w n t]m9ate ) y\r milit>y comm&2 x w cont9ue to animate remote/ ages4 ,! v next morn+ ,wa%+ton left ,annapolis1 & ha/5$ to 8 belov$ ,m\nt ,v]non1 :]e he arriv$ ! same day1 on ,*ri/mas-eve1 9 a frame ( m9d suit$ to enjoy ! sacr$ & g5ial fe/ival4 ,! sc5e is at la/ clos$1 said he 9 a lett] to ,gov]nor ,cl9ton2 ,i feel myself eas$ ( a load ( public c>e4 ,i hope to sp5d ! rema9d] ( my days 9 cultivat+ ! affections ( good m51 & 9 ! practice ( ! dome/ic virtues4 ,,*apt] ,,lxviii4 ,,wa%+ton ,,at ,,m\nt ,,v]non4 ,= "s "t aft] 8 return to ,m\nt ,v]non1 ,wa%+ton 0 9 a mann] lock$ up by ! ice & sn[ ( an uncommonly rigor\s w9t]1 s t social int]c\rse 0 int]rupt$1 & he c\ld n ev5 pay a visit ( duty & affection to 8 ag$ "m at ,fr$]icksburg4 ,b x 0 en\gh = him at pres5t t he 0 at l5g? at home at ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,yet ! habitudes ( ! camp /ill haunt$ him2 he c\ld h>dly realize t he 0 free f milit>y duties2 on wak+ 9 ! morn+ he almo/ expect$ to he> ! drum go+ its /irr+ r\nds & beat+ ! reveill4 ,dur+ ! w9t] /orms he anticipates ! "t :5 ! return ( ! sun w enable him to welcome 8 fri5ds & companions 9 arms to p>take ( 8 hospitality2 & lays d[n 8 unpret5d+ plan ( receiv+ ! curi\s visitors :o are likely to ?rong 9 ^u him4 ,my mann] ( liv+1 writes he to a fri5d1 is pla91 & ,i d n mean to be put out ( x4 ,a glass ( w9e & a bit ( mutton are always ready2 & su* z w be cont5t to p>take ( !m1 are always welcome4 ,^? :o expect m w be disappo9t$4 ,"s degree ( economy 0 necess>y1 = 8 f9ancial conc]ns _h suff]$ dur+ ! w>1 & ! products ( 8 e/ate _h fall5 (f dur+ 8 long abs5ce4 ,9 ! meantime ! supreme c\ncil ( ,p5nsylvania1 prop]ly appreciat+ ! dis9t]e/$ness ( 8 conduct1 aw>e t popul> love & popul> curiosity w\ld attract cr[ds ( visitors to ,m\nt ,v]non1 & subject him to extraord9>y exp5ses1 _h in/ruct$ _! delegates 9 ,congress to call ! att5tion ( t body to ^! circum/ances1 ) a view to produce "s national rew>d = 8 em95t s]vices4 ,be=e act+ ^u ^! in/ructions1 ! delegates 7 direct$ to s5d a copy ( !m to ,wa%+ton = 8 approbation4 ,he receiv$ ! docum5t :ile buri$ 9 acc\nts & calculations1 & :51 _h he be5 ( a m]c5>y disposition1 ! (f]$ int]v5tion 9 8 favor w\ld h seem$ mo/ seasonable2 b he at once mo/ gratefully & respectfully decl9$ x1 jeal\sly ma9ta9+ ! satisfaction ( hav+ s]v$ 8 c\ntry at ! sacrifice ( 8 private int]e/s4 ,z spr+ advanc$1 ,m\nt ,v]non1 z _h be5 anticipat$1 began to attract num]\s visitors4 ,!y 7 receiv$ 9 ! frank1 unpret5d+ /yle ,wa%+ton _h det]m9$ ^u4 ,x 0 truly edify+ to behold h[ easily & cont5t$ly he subsid$ f ! au?oritative comm&]-9-*ief ( armies into ! quiet c\ntry g5tleman4 ,!re 0 no?+ awkw>d or viol5t 9 ! transition4 ,he seem$ to be 9 8 natural elem5t4 ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton1 too1 :o presid$ ) quiet dignity at head-qu>t]s1 & *e]$ ! w9try gloom ( ,valley ,=ge ) h] pres5ce1 presid$ ) equal am5ity & grace at ! simple bo>d ( ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,%e _h a *e]ful good s5se t always made h] an agreeable companion1 & 0 an excell5t manag]4 ,9 ent]+ ^u ! out-door managem5t ( 8 e/ate1 ,wa%+ton 0 b do+ 9 p]son :at he _h long be5 do+ ?r\gh o!rs4 ,he _h nev] virtually ceas$ to be ! agriculturi/4 ,?r\gh\t all 8 campaigns he _h kept himself in=m$ ( ! c\rse ( rural affairs at ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,by means ( maps on :i* e field 0 laid d[n & numb]$1 he 0 enabl$ to give directions = _! sev]al cultivation1 & receive acc\nts ( _! sev]al crops4 ,no hurry ( affairs prev5t$ a correspond5ce ) 8 ov]se] or ag5t1 & he exact$ weekly reports4 ,?us 8 rural 7 int]wov5 ) 8 milit>y c>es2 ! agriculturi/ 0 m+l$ ) ! soldi]4 ,! ,fairfaxes1 ! k9d fri5ds ( 8 boyhood1 & social companions ( 8 rip] ye>s1 7 no long] at h& to %>e 8 pleasures & light5 8 c>es4 ,!re 7 no m hunt+ d9n]s at ,belvoir4 ,george ,william ,fairfax1 its =m] possessor1 0 9 ,engl&2 8 political pr9ciples _h deta9$ him !re dur+ ! w>1 & "p ( 8 prop]ty _h be5 seque/]$4 ,old ,"l ,fairfax1 ! ,nimrod ( ,gre5way ,c\rt1 ,wa%+ton's e>ly fri5d & patron1 ) :om he _h fir/ le>n$ to foll[ ! h\nds1 _h liv$ on 9 a gre5 old age at 8 sylvan retreat 9 ! beautiful valley ( ! ,%5&oah2 popul> ) 8 neighbors & unmole/$ by ! ,:igs1 al?\gh frank & op5 9 8 adh]5ce to ,great ,brita94 ,he _h atta9$ 8 n9ety-second ye>1 :5 tid+s ( ! surr5d] ( ,yorkt[n w\nd$ ! national pride ( ! old cavali] to ! quick1 & snapp$ ! att5uat$ ?read ( 8 exi/5ce4 ,on ! #ag? ( ,augu/1 ,wa%+ton 0 gladd5$ by hav+ ! ,m>quis de ,lafayette "u 8 ro(1 :o _h rec5tly arriv$ f ,france4 ,! m>quis pass$ a =tnight ) him1 a lov$ & *]i%$ gue/1 at ! end ( :i* he dep>t$ = a "t1 to be pres5t at ! c]emony ( a treaty ) ! ,indians4 ,wa%+ton n[ prep>$ = a t\r to ! we/ ( ! ,appala*ian ,m\nta9s1 to visit 8 l&s on ! ,ohio & ,kana:a ,riv]s4 ,dr4 ,craik1 ! companion ( 8 v>i\s campaigns1 & :o _h accompani$ him 9 #aggj on a simil> t\r1 0 to be 8 fell[-travell]4 ,8 orig9al int5tion _h be5 to survey & inspect 8 l&s on ! ,monongahela ,riv]2 !n to desc5d ! ,ohio to ! great ,kana:a1 :]e also he _h l>ge tracts ( wild l&4 ,on arriv+ on ! ,monongahela1 h[ev]1 he he>d su* acc\nts ( discont5t & irritation among ! ,indian tribes1 t he did n consid] x prud5t to v5ture among !m4 ,"s ( 8 l& on ! ,monongahela 0 settl$2 ! re/ 0 9 ! wild]ness1 & ( little value 9 ! pres5t unquiet /ate ( ! c\ntry4 ,he abridg$ 8 t\r1 !re=e2 proce$$ no fur!r we/ ?an ! ,monongahela2 asc5d$ t riv]1 & !n /ruck s\?w>d ?r\gh ! wild1 unsettl$ regions ( ! ,alleghanies1 until he came out into ! ,%5&oah ,valley ne> ,/aunton4 ,he return$ to ,m\nt ,v]non on ! #d? ( ,octob]4 ,dur+ all ?is t\r he _h c>efully obs]v$ ! c\rse & "* ( ! /reams fl[+ f ! we/ into ! ,ohio1 & ! di/ance ( _! navigable p>ts f ! head navigation ( ! riv]s ea/ ( ! m\nta9s1 ) ! ne>e/ & be/ portage betwe5 !m4 ,= _m ye>s he _h be5 conv9c$ ( ! practicability ( an easy & %ort communication betwe5 ! ,potomac & ,james ,riv]s1 & ! wat]s ( ! ,ohio1 & !nce on to ! great *a9 ( lakes2 & ( ! va/ advantages t w\ld result !refrom to ! ,/ates ( ,virg9ia & ,m>yl&4 ,he _h ev5 attempt$ to set a company on foot to und]take at _! own exp5se ! op5+ ( su* a communication1 b ! break+ out ( ! ,revolution _h put a /op to ! ent]prise4 ,"o object ( 8 rec5t t\r 0 to make obs]vations & collect in=mation on ! subject2 & all t he _h se5 & he>d quick5$ 8 solicitude to c>ry ! s*eme into effect4 ,he set =? 8 views ^u ! subject to ,b5jam9 ,h>rison1 gov]nor ( ,virg9ia1 urg+ its importance to ! ,/ate1 & pr$ict+ t ,new ,york w\ld lose no "t 9 =m+ communication by wat] ) ! we/]n lakes4 ,! gov]nor laid ! lett] be=e ! ,/ate legislature1 & ,wa%+ton 0 induc$ to g to ,ri*mond to give ! measure 8 p]sonal support4 ,9 a lett] to ,ri*>d ,h5ry ,lee1 rec5tly *os5 ,presid5t ( ,congress1 he urg$ x ^u 8 att5tion2 sugge/+ t ! we/]n wat]s %\ld be explor$1 _! navigable capabilities asc]ta9$1 & t a complete map %\ld be made ( ! c\ntry4 ,9 ! latt] "p ( ,decemb] he 0 at ,annapolis1 at ! reque/ ( ! ,assembly ( ,virg9ia1 to arrange matt]s ) ! ,assembly ( ,m>yl& respect+ x4 ,?r\gh 8 indefatigable ex]tions two companies 7 =m$ "u ! patronage ( ! gov]nm5ts ( ^! ,/ates1 = op5+ ! navigation ( ! ,potomac & ,james ,riv]s1 & he 0 appo9t$ presid5t ( bo?4 ,by a unanim\s vote ( ! ,assembly ( ,virg9ia1 fifty %>es 9 ! ,potomac1 & "o hundr$ 9 ! ,james ,riv] ,company1 7 appropriat$ = 8 b5efit4 ,wa%+ton 0 exce$+ly emb>rass$ by ! appropriation4 ,to decl9e s noble & unequivocal a te/imonial ( ! good op9ion & good w ( 8 c\ntrym5 might be con/ru$ into disrespect1 yet he wi%$ to be p]fectly free to ex]cise 8 judgm5t & express 8 op9ions 9 ! matt]1 )\t be+ liable to ! lea/ suspicion ( int]e/$ motives4 ,:ile1 h[ev]1 he decl9$ to receive ! pr(f]$ %>es = 8 own b5efit1 he intimat$ a disposition to receive !m 9 tru/1 to be appli$ to ! use ( "s object or in/itution ( a public nature4 ,8 wi%es 7 compli$ )1 & ! %>es 7 ultimately appropriat$ by him to in/itutions devot$ to public education4 ,yet1 ?\gh ! love = 8 c\ntry w\ld ?us int]f]e ) 8 love = 8 home1 ! dream ( rural retirem5t at ,m\nt ,v]non /ill w5t on4 ,at ! op5+ ( ! ye> 7#aghe7 ! entries 9 8 di>y %[ him dilig5tly employ$ 9 prep>ations to improve 8 groves & %rubb]y4 ,on ! #aj? ( ,janu>y he notes t ! :ite ?orn is full 9 b]ry4 ,on ! #bj? he beg9s to cle> ! p9e groves ( und]gr[?4 ,9 ,febru>y he transplants ivy "u ! walls ( ! g>d5 to :i* x /ill cl+s4 ,9 ,m>* he is plant+ hemlock trees1 t mo/ beautiful species ( ,am]ican ev]gre51 numb]s ( :i* _h be5 br\ght hi!r f ,occoquan4 ,9 ,april he is s[+ holly b]ries 9 drills1 "s adjo9+ a gre5-bri> h$ge on ! nor? side ( ! g>d5 gate2 o!rs 9 a semicircle on ! lawn4 ,_m ( ! holly bu%es ?us produc$1 are /ill fl\ri%+ ab\t ! place 9 full vigor4 ,we f9d 9 8 di>y not$ d[n ) curi\s exactness ea* day's labor & ! %>e he took 9 x2 8 frequ5t rides to ! ,mill ,swamp1 ! ,dogue ,creek1 ! ,plantation ( ! ,neck1 & o!r places along ! ,potomac 9 que/ ( "y elms1 a% trees1 :ite ?orn1 crab-apples1 maples1 mulb]ries1 will[s & lilacs2 ! w9d+ walks :i* he lays out1 & ! trees & %rubs :i* he plants along !m4 ,n[ he s[s acorns & buck-eye nuts br\ght by himself f ! ,monongahela2 n[ he op5s vi/as ?r\gh ! ,p9e ,grove1 comm&+ di/ant views ?r\gh ! woodl&s2 & n[ he tw9es r\nd 8 columns sc>let honeysuckles1 :i* 8 g>d5] tells him w bl[ all ! summ]4 ,! ornam5tal cultivation ( :i* we h spok5 0 conf9$ to ! gr\nds app]ta9+ to :at 0 call$ ! mansion-h\se f>m2 b 8 e/ate includ$ f\r o!r f>ms1 all ly+ contigu\s1 & conta9+ ?ree ?\s& two hundr$ & sixty acres2 ea* f>m hav+ its bailiff or ov]se]1 ) a h\se = 8 accommodation1 b>ns & out-h\ses = ! produce1 & cab9s = ! negroes4 ,on a g5]al map ( ! e/ate1 drawn out by ,wa%+ton himself1 ^! f>ms 7 all laid d[n accurately & _! sev]al fields numb]$2 he knew ! soil & local qualities ( ea*1 & regulat$ ! culture ( !m accord+ly4 ,9 addition to ^! five f>ms !re 7 sev]al hundr$ acres ( f9e woodl&1 s t ! e/ate pres5t$ a beautiful div]sity ( l& & wat]4 ,9 ! /ables ne> ! mansion-h\se 7 ! c>riage & saddle horses1 ( :i* he 0 v *oice2 on ! f\r f>ms !re 7 #ed draught horses1 #ab mules1 #cag head ( black cattle1 #cfj %eep1 & a great numb] ( sw9e1 :i* la/ ran at l>ge 9 ! woods4 ,9 ! managem5t ( 8 e/ate he 0 rem>kably exact4 ,no neglig5ce on ! "p ( ! ov]se]s or ^? "u !m 0 pass$ ov] unnotic$4 ,he seldom us$ _m words on ! subject ( 8 plans2 r>ely ask$ advice2 b1 :5 once det]m9$1 c>ri$ !m directly & sil5tly into execution2 & 0 n easily dissuad$ f a project :5 once comm5c$4 ,:ile ,wa%+ton 0 ?us calmly employ$1 came a lett] f ,h5ry ,lee1 :o 0 n[ 9 ,congress1 convey+ a m\rnful piece ( intellig5ce3 ,y\r fri5d & second1 ! patriot & noble ,gre5e1 is no m4 ,univ]sal grief reigns "h4 ,gre5e di$ on ! #ah? ( ,june1 at 8 e/ate ( ,mulb]ry ,grove1 on ,savannah ,riv]1 pres5t$ to him by ! ,/ate ( ,georgia4 ,8 la/ illness 0 brief2 caus$ by a /roke ( ! sun2 he 0 b =ty-f\r ye>s ( age4 ,! news ( 8 dea? /ruck heavily on ,wa%+ton's he>t1 to :om1 9 ! mo/ ardu\s trials ( ! ,revolution1 he _h be5 a second self4 ,he _h tak5 ,wa%+ton z 8 model1 & possess$ naturally _m ( 8 great qualities4 ,l him1 he 0 s\nd 9 judgm5t2 p]sev]+ 9 ! mid/ ( disc\ragem5ts2 calm & self-possess$ 9 "t ( dang]2 he$ful ( ! safety ( o!rs2 he$less ( 8 own4 ,l him1 he 0 mode/ & unpret5d+1 & l him he _h a p]fect comm& ( temp]4 ,o!r dea?s press$ ^u ,wa%+ton's s5sibility ab\t ! same "t4 ,t ( ,g5]al ,mc,dougall1 :o _h s]v$ 8 c\ntry fai?fully ?r\gh ! w>1 & s9ce ) equal fidelity 9 ,congress4 ,t1 too1 ( ,colonel ,t5* ,tilghman1 = a long "t "o ( ,wa%+ton's aides-de-camp1 & :o left1 writes he1 z fair a reputation z ev] belong$ to a human "*4 ,?us1 adds he1 "s ( ! pill>s ( ! ,revolution fall4 ,o!rs are m\ld]+ by ins5sible degrees4 ,may our c\ntry nev] want props to support ! glori\s fabric6 ,,*apt] ,,lxix4 ,,! ,,con/itutional ,,conv5tion4--,,wa%+ton ,,elect$ ,,presid5t4 ,f 8 quiet retreat ( ,m\nt ,v]non1 ,wa%+ton1 ?\gh o/5sibly )drawn f public affairs1 0 wat*+ ) int5se solicitude ! work+ toge!r ( ! sev]al p>ts 9 ! great political conf$]acy2 anxi\s to "k :e!r ! ?irte5 di/9ct ,/ates1 "u ! pres5t organization1 c\ld =m a suffici5tly effici5t g5]al gov]nm5t4 ,he 0 daily becom+ m & m d\btful ( ! solidity ( ! fabric he _h assi/$ to raise4 ,! =m ( conf$]ation :i* _h b\nd ! ,/ates toge!r & met ! public exig5cies dur+ ! ,revolution1 :5 !re 0 a pressure ( ext]nal dang]1 0 daily prov+ m & m incompet5t to ! purposes ( a national gov]nm5t4 ,congress _h devis$ a sy/em ( cr$it to provide = ! national exp5diture & ! ext9ction ( ! national debts1 :i* am\nt$ to some?+ m ?an =ty millions ( doll>s4 ,! sy/em exp]i5c$ neglect f "s ,/ates & opposition f o!rs2 ea* consult+ its local int]e/s & prejudices1 in/ead ( ! int]e/s & obligations ( ! :ole4 ,9 l mann] treaty /ipulations1 :i* b\nd ! good fai? ( ! :ole1 7 slight$1 if n violat$ by individual ,/ates1 app>5tly unconsci\s t !y mu/ ea* %>e 9 ! discr$it ?us br\ght ^u ! national "n4 ,9 lett]s to 8 correspond5ts ,wa%+ton writes3 ,! conf$]ation appe>s to me to be little m ?an a %ad[ )\t ! sub/ance1 & ,congress a nugatory body2 _! ord9ances be+ little att5d$ to4444 ,! :eels ( gov]nm5t are clogg$1 & our brighte/ prospects1 & t high expectation :i* 0 ent]ta9$ ( u by ! wond]+ _w1 are turn$ into a/oni%m5t2 & f ! high gr\nd on :i* we /ood1 we are desc5d+ into ! vale ( confusion & d>kness4 444 ,i h ev] be5 a fri5d to adequate p[]s 9 ,congress1 )\t :i* x is evid5t to me we nev] %all e/abli% a national "*1 or be consid]$ z on a respectable foot+ by ! p[]s ( ,europe4 ,we are ei!r a unit$ p "u "o head & = f$]al purposes1 or we are ?irte5 indep5d5t sov]eignties1 et]nally c\nt]act+ ea* o!r4 444 ,we h probably _h too good an op9ion ( human nature 9 =m+ our conf$]ation4 ,exp]i5ce has taught u t m5 w n adopt & c>ry into execution measures ! be/ calculat$ = _! own good1 )\t ! int]v5tion ( co]cive p[]4 ,i d n conceive we c exi/ long z a nation1 )\t lodg+1 some:]e1 a p[] :i* w p]vade ! :ole ,union 9 z en]getic a mann] z ! au?ority ( ! ,/ate gov]nm5ts ext5ds ov] ! sev]al ,/ates4444 ,we are apt to run f "o extreme to ano!r4 ,i am told t ev5 respectable *>act]s speak ( a mon>*ial =m ( gov]nm5t )\t horror4 ,f ?9k+ proce$s speak+1 !nce act+ is (t5 b a s+le /ep4 ,b h[ irrevocable & trem5d\s6 ,:at a triumph = our enemies to v]ify _! pr$ictions6 ,:at a triumph = ! advocates ( despotism to f9d t we are incapable ( gov]n+ ourselves1 & t sy/ems1 f\nd$ on ! basis ( equal lib]ty1 are m]ely ideal & fallaci\s6 ,w\ld to ,god t wise measures may be tak5 9 "t to av]t ! consequ5ces we h b too mu* reason to appreh5d4 ,8 anxiety on ! subject 0 quick5$ by acc\nts ( discont5ts & commotions 9 ! ,ea/]n ,/ates produc$ by ! pressure ( ! times1 ! public & private indebt$ness1 & ! imposition ( heavy taxes1 at a mom5t ( f9ancial emb>rassm5t4 ,g5]al ,knox1 n[ ,secret>y at ,w>1 :o _h be5 s5t by ,congress to ,massa*usetts to inquire into ^! tr\bles1 ?us writes ab\t ! insurg5ts3 ,_! cre$ is1 t ! prop]ty ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates has be5 protect$ f ! confiscation ( ,brita9 by ! jo9t ex]tions ( all1 & !re=e ought to be ! common prop]ty ( all1 & he t attempts opposition to ?is cre$ is an enemy to equity & ju/ice1 & ought to be swept f (f ! face ( ! e>?4 ,aga93 ,!y are det]m9$ to annihilate all debts1 public & private1 & h agr>ian laws1 :i* are easily effect$ by ! means ( unfund$ pap]1 :i* %all be a t5d] 9 all cases :atev]4 ,9 reply to ,colonel ,h5ry ,lee 9 ,congress1 :o _h address$ sev]al lett]s to him on ! subject1 ,wa%+ton writes3 ,y talk1 my good sir1 ( employ+ influ5ce to appease ! pres5t tumults 9 ,massa*usetts4 ,i "k n :]e t influ5ce is to be f\nd1 or1 if atta9able1 t x w\ld be a prop] rem$y = ! disord]s4 ,influ5ce is n gov]nm5t4 ,let u h a gov]nm5t by :i* our lives1 lib]ties & prop]ties w be secur$1 or let u "k ! wor/ at once4 ,!re is a call = decision4 ,"k precisely :at ! insurg5ts aim at4 ,if !y h real grievances1 r$ress !m1 if possible2 or ackn[l$ge ! ju/ice ( !m1 & y\r inability to d x at ! mom5t4 ,if !y h n1 employ ! =ce ( gov]nm5t aga9/ !m at once4444 ,let ! re9s ( gov]nm5t1 !n1 be brac$ & held ) a /eady h&1 & e violation ( ! con/itution be repreh5d$4 ,if defective1 let x be am5d$2 b n suff]$ to be trampl$ ^u :il/ x has an exi/5ce4 ,a lett] to him f 8 =m] aide-de-camp1 ,colonel ,humphreys1 dat$ ,new ,hav51 ,novemb] #a/1 says3 ,! tr\bles 9 ,massa*usetts /ill cont9ue4 ,gov]nm5t is pro/rat$ 9 ! du/1 & x is mu* to be fe>$ t !re is n en]gy en\gh 9 t ,/ate to re-e/abli% ! civil p[]s4 ,! lead]s ( ! mob1 ^: =tunes & measures are desp]ate1 are /r5g!n+ !mselves daily2 & x is expect$ t !y w soon take possession ( ! ,cont95tal magaz9e at ,spr+field1 9 :i* !re are f t5 to fifte5 ?\s& /& ( arms 9 excell5t ord]4 ,a g5]al want ( compliance ) ! requisitions ( ,congress = money seems to progno/icate t we are rapidly advanc+ to a crisis4 ,congress1 ,i am told1 are s]i\sly al>m$1 & h>dly "k :i* way to turn or :at to expect4 ,inde$1 my de> ,g5]al1 no?+ b a good ,provid5ce c extricate u f ! pres5t convulsion4 ,:at1 graci\s ,god6 is man1 writes ,wa%+ton1 t !re %\ld be su* inconsi/5cy & p]fidi\sness 9 8 conduct4 ,x 0 b ! o!r day t we 7 %$d+ our blood to obta9 ! con/itutions "u :i* we n[ live2 con/itutions ( our own *oice & mak+2 & n[ we are un%ea?+ ! sword to ov]turn !m4444 ,h[ melan*oly is ! reflection1 t 9 s %ort a "t we %\ld h made su* l>ge /rides t[>ds fulfill+ ! pr$ictions ( our transatlantic foes6 ',leave !m to !mselves1 & _! gov]nm5t w soon dissolve4' ,w n ! wise & good /rive h>d to av]t ?is evil8 ,or w _! sup95ess suff] ignorance & ! arts ( self-int]e/$ & design+1 disaffect$ & desp]ate *>act]s1 to involve ?is great c\ntry 9 wret*$ness & contempt8 ,:at /rong] evid5ce c be giv5 ( ! want ( en]gy 9 our gov]nm5t ?an ^! disord]s8 ,if !re is n p[] 9 x to *eck !m1 :at security has a man = life1 lib]ty1 or prop]ty8 ,?us ,wa%+ton1 ev5 ?\gh 9 retirem5t1 0 almo/ unconsci\sly ex]cis+ a p[]ful influ5ce on national affairs2 no long] ! soldi]1 he 0 n[ becom+ ! /atesman4 ,! op9ions & c\nsels giv5 9 8 lett]s 7 widely effective4 ,! exp$i5t = f$]ate organization1 _h ext5d$ & rip5$ 9 legislative ,assemblies1 & end$ 9 a plan ( a conv5tion compos$ ( delegates f all ! ,/ates1 to meet 9 ,philadelphia = ! sole & express purpose ( revis+ ! f$]al sy/em1 & correct+ its defects2 ! proce$+s ( ! conv5tion to be subsequ5tly report$ to ,congress1 & ! sev]al ,legislatures1 = approval & confirmation4 ,wa%+ton 0 unanim\sly put at ! head ( ! ,virg9ia delegation1 b = "s "t object$ to accept ! nom9ation4 ,he fe>$ to be *>g$ ) inconsi/5cy 9 aga9 appe>+ 9 a public situation1 aft] 8 decl>$ resolution to ! contr>y4 ,^! consid]ations 7 /r5u\sly combat$1 = ! weight & influ5ce ( 8 "n & c\nsel 7 felt to be all-important 9 giv+ dignity to ! delegation4 ,two ?+s contribut$ to br+ him to a favorable decision3 ,fir/1 an ins9uation t ! oppon5ts ( ! conv5tion 7 mon>*i/s1 :o wi%$ ! di/ractions ( ! c\ntry %\ld cont9ue1 until a mon>*ial gov]nm5t might be resort$ to z an ark ( safety4 ,! o!r 0 ! insurrection 9 ,massa*usetts4 ,be=e ! "t arriv$ = ! meet+ ( ! conv5tion1 :i* 0 ! second ,monday 9 ,may1 8 m9d 0 reliev$ f poignant solicitude1 by le>n+ t ! insurrection 9 ,massa*usetts _h be5 suppress$ ) b little blood%$1 & t ! pr9cipals _h fl$ to ,canada4 ,on ! #i? ( ,may1 ,wa%+ton set out f ,m\nt ,v]non to att5d ! conv5tion4 ,x 0 n until ! #be? ( ,may t a suffici5t numb] ( delegates 7 assembl$ to =m a quorum1 :5 !y proce$$ to organize ! body1 & by a unanim\s vote ,wa%+ton 0 call$ up to ! *air z ,presid5t4 ,we =be> to g into ! volum9\s proce$+s ( ?is memorable conv5tion1 :i* occupi$ f f\r to sev5 h\rs ea* day = f\r mon?s2 & 9 :i* e po9t 0 ! subject ( able & scrupul\s discussion by ! be/ tal5t & noble/ spirits ( ! c\ntry4 ,wa%+ton felt re/ra9$ by 8 situation z ,presid5t f tak+ a "p 9 ! debates1 b 8 well-kn[n op9ions influ5c$ ! :ole4 ,! result 0 ! =mation ( ! con/itution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 :i* 7) "s am5dm5ts made 9 aft] ye>s7 /ill exi/s4 ,! con/itution ?us =m$ 0 =w>d$ to ,congress1 & !nce transmitt$ to ! ,/ate ,legislatures1 ea* ( :i* submitt$ x to a ,/ate conv5tion compos$ ( delegates *os5 = t express purpose by ! p4 ,! ratification ( ! in/rum5t by n9e ,/ates 0 necess>y to c>ry x into effect2 & z ! sev]al ,/ate conv5tions w\ld assemble at diff]5t times1 ne>ly a ye> mu/ elapse be=e ! decisions ( ! requisite numb] c\ld be obta9$4 ,dur+ ?is "t1 ,wa%+ton resum$ 8 retir$ life at ,m\nt ,v]non1 seldom rid+1 z he says1 beyond ! limits ( 8 own f>ms1 b kept in=m$ by 8 num]\s correspond5ts1 su* z ,james ,madison1 ,john ,jay1 & ,g5]als ,knox1 ,l9coln & ,arm/rong1 ( ! progress ( ! con/itution ?r\gh its v>i\s ordeals1 & ( ! /r5u\s opposition :i* x met ) 9 diff]5t qu>t]s1 bo? 9 debate & ?r\gh ! press4 ,! te/imonials ( ratification hav+ be5 receiv$ by ,congress f a suffici5t numb] ( ,/ates1 an act 0 pass$ by t body on ! #ac? ( ,septemb]1 appo9t+ ! fir/ ,w$nesday 9 ,janu>y1 #aghi1 = ! p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to *oose electors ( a ,presid5t accord+ to ! con/itution1 & ! fir/ ,w$nesday 9 ! mon? ( ,febru>y foll[+ = ! electors to meet & make a *oice4 ,! meet+ ( ! gov]nm5t 0 to be on ! fir/ ,w$nesday 9 ,m>*1 & 9 ! city ( ,new ,york4 ,be=e ! (ficial =ms ( an election c\ld be c>ri$ into op]ation1 a unanim\s s5tim5t ?r\gh\t ! ,union pron\nc$ ,wa%+ton ! nation's *oice to fill ! presid5tial *air4 ,he look$ =w>d to ! possibility ( 8 election ) *>act]i/ic mode/y & unfeign$ reluctance2 z 8 lett]s to 8 confid5tial fri5ds be> witness4 ,x has no fasc9at+ allurem5ts = me1 writes he to ,lafayette4 ,at my "t ( life & "u my circum/ances1 ! increas+ infirmities ( nature & ! gr[+ love ( retirem5t d n p]mit me to ent]ta9 a wi% beyond t ( liv+ & dy+ an hone/ man on my own f>m4 ,let ^? foll[ ! pursuits ( ambition & fame :o h a ke5] reli% = !m1 or :o may h m ye>s 9 /ore = ! enjoym5t4 ,! election took place at ! appo9t$ "t1 & x 0 soon asc]ta9$ t ,wa%+ton 0 *os5 ,presid5t = ! t]m ( f\r ye>s f ! #d? ( ,m>*4 ,by ?is "t ! argum5ts & entreaties ( 8 fri5ds1 & 8 own convictions ( public exp$i5cy1 _h det]m9$ him to accept2 & he made prep>ations to dep>t = ! seat ( gov]nm5t z soon z he %\ld receive (ficial notice ( 8 election4 ,among o!r duties he paid a visit to 8 "m at ,fr$]icksburg2 x 0 a pa9ful1 because likely to be a f9al "o1 = %e 0 afflict$ ) a malady :i*1 x 0 evid5t1 mu/ soon t]m9ate h] life4 ,_! p>t+ 0 affectionate1 b solemn2 %e _h always be5 res]v$ & mod]ate 9 express+ h]self 9 reg>d to ! successes ( h] son2 b x mu/ h be5 a s]5e satisfaction at ! close ( h] life to see him elevat$ by 8 virtues to ! highe/ honor ( 8 c\ntry4 ,f a delay 9 =m+ a quorum ( ,congress ! votes ( ! electoral college 7 n c\nt$ until e>ly 9 ,april1 :5 !y 7 f\nd to be unanim\s 9 favor ( ,wa%+ton4 ,on ! #ad? ( ,april1 he receiv$ a lett] f ! presid5t ( ,congress1 duly notify+ him ( 8 election2 & he prep>$ to set out imm$iately = ,new ,york1 ! seat ( gov]nm5t4 ,8 progress 0 a cont9u$ ovation4 ,! r++ ( bells & ro>+ ( cannonry proclaim$ 8 c\rse ?r\gh ! c\ntry4 ,! old & "y1 wom5 & *ildr51 ?rong$ ! highways to bless & welcome him4 ,deputations ( ! mo/ respectable inhabitants f ! pr9cipal places came =? to meet & escort him4 ,at ,baltimore1 on 8 arrival & dep>ture1 8 c>riage 0 att5d$ by a num]\s cavalcade ( citiz5s1 & he 0 salut$ by ! ?und] ( artill]y4 ,at ! fronti] ( ,p5nsylvania he 0 met by 8 =m] companion-9-arms1 ,miffl91 n[ gov]nor ( ! ,/ate1 :o ) ,judge ,pet]s & a civil & milit>y escort1 0 wait+ to receive him4 ,wa%+ton _h hop$ to be sp>$ all milit>y p>ade1 b f\nd x 0 n to be evad$4 ,at ,*e/]1 :]e he /opp$ to breakfa/1 !re 7 prep>ations = a public entrance into ,philadelphia4 ,cavalry _h assembl$ f ! surr\nd+ c\ntry2 a sup]b :ite horse 0 l$ out = ,wa%+ton to m\nt1 & a gr& procession set =w>d1 ) ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair1 ( revolution>y notoriety1 at its head4 ,x ga!r$ numb]s z x advanc$2 pass$ "u triumphal ar*es entw9$ ) laurel1 & ent]$ ,philadelphia amid ! %\ts ( ! multitude4 ,we "q :e!r any ( ^! te/imonials ( a nation's gratitude affect$ ,wa%+ton m s5sibly ?an ^? he receiv$ at ,tr5ton4 ,x 0 on a sunny aft]noon :5 he arriv$ on ! banks ( ! ,delaw>e1 :]e1 twelve ye>s be=e1 he _h cross$ 9 d>kness & /orm1 ?r\gh cl\ds ( sn[ & drifts ( float+ ice1 on 8 d>+ attempt to /rike a bl[ at a triumphant enemy4 ,on ! bridge cross+ t ev5tful /ream1 ! ladies ( ,tr5ton _h caus$ a triumphal ar* to be erect$4 ,x 0 entw9$ ) ev]gre5s & laurels1 & bore ! inscription1 ,! def5d] ( ! mo!rs w be ! protector ( ! daught]s4 ,at ?is bridge ! matrons ( ! city 7 assembl$ to pay him rev]5ce2 & z he pass$ "u ! ar*1 a numb] ( "y girls1 dress$ 9 :ite & cr[n$ ) g>l&s1 /rew$ fl[]s be=e him1 s++ an ode expressive ( _! love & gratitude4 ,nev] 0 ovation m graceful1 t\*+ & s9c]e2 & ,wa%+ton1 t5d]ly affect$1 decl>$ t ! impression ( x on 8 he>t c\ld nev] be effac$4 ,9 respect to 8 reception at ,new ,york1 ,wa%+ton _h signifi$ 9 a lett] to ,gov]nor ,cl9ton1 t none c\ld be s cong5ial to 8 feel+s z a quiet entry devoid ( c]emony2 b 8 mode/ wi%es 7 n compli$ )4 ,at ,elizabe?t[n ,po9t1 a committee ( bo? ,h\ses ( ,congress1 ) v>i\s civic function>ies1 wait$ by appo9tm5t to receive him4 ,he emb>k$ on bo>d ( a spl5did b>ge1 con/ruct$ = ! occasion4 ,x 0 mann$ by ?irte5 bran* pilots1 ma/]s ( vessels1 9 :ite uni=ms1 & comm&$ by ,commodore ,ni*olson4 ,o!r b>ges fancifully decorat$ foll[$1 hav+ on bo>d ! heads ( dep>tm5ts & o!r public (fic]s1 & sev]al di/+ui%$ citiz5s4 ,z !y pass$ ?r\gh ! /rait betwe5 ! ,j]seys & ,/at5 ,isl&1 call$ ! ,kills1 o!r boats decorat$ ) flags fell 9 _! wake1 until ! :ole1 =m+ a nautical procession1 swept up ! broad & beautiful bay ( ,new ,york to ! s\nd ( in/rum5tal music4 ,he approa*$ ! l&+-place ( ,murray's ,:>f amid ! r++ ( bells1 ! ro>+ ( cannonry1 & ! %\t+ ( multitudes collect$ on e pi]-head4 ,on l&+ he 0 receiv$ by ,gov]nor ,cl9ton4 ,g5]al ,knox1 too1 :o _h tak5 su* affectionate leave ( him on 8 retirem5t f milit>y life1 0 !re to welcome him 9 8 civil capacity4 ,o!r ( 8 fell[-soldi]s ( ! ,revolution 7 likewise !re1 m+l$ ) ! civic dignit>ies4 ,c>pets _h be5 spread to a c>riage prep>$ to convey him to 8 de/9$ resid5ce1 b he pref]r$ to walk4 ,he 0 att5d$ by a long civil & milit>y tra94 ,9 ! /reets ?r\gh :i* he pass$ ! h\ses 7 decorat$ ) flags1 silk5 bann]s1 g>l&s ( fl[]s & ev]gre5s1 & bore 8 "n 9 e =m ( ornam5t4 ,! /reets 7 cr[d$ ) p1 s t x 0 ) difficulty a passage c\ld be made by ! city (fic]s4 ,! inauguration 0 delay$ = sev]al days1 9 :i* a "q arose z to ! =m or title by :i* ! ,presid5t elect 0 to be address$1 & a committee 9 bo? ,h\ses 0 appo9t$ to report ^u ! subject4 ,x 0 f9ally resolv$ t ! address %\ld be simply ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 )\t any addition ( title2 a judici\s =m :i* has rema9$ to ! pres5t day4 ,! inauguration took place on ! #cj? ( ,april4 ,at n9e o'clock 9 ! morn+ !re 7 religi\s s]vices 9 all ! *ur*es4 ,at twelve o'clock ! city troops p>ad$ be=e ,wa%+ton's door1 & soon aft] ! committees ( ,congress & heads ( dep>tm5ts came 9 _! c>riages4 ,at half-pa/ twelve ! procession mov$ =w>d1 prec$$ by ! troops2 next came ! committees & heads ( dep>tm5ts 9 _! c>riages2 !n ,wa%+ton 9 a coa* ( /ate1 8 aide-de-camp1 ,colonel ,humphreys1 & 8 secret>y1 ,mr4 ,le>1 9 8 own c>riage4 ,! =eign m9i/]s & a long tra9 ( citiz5s br\ght up ! re>4 ,ab\t two hundr$ y>ds be=e rea*+ ! hall1 ,wa%+ton & 8 suite alight$ f _! c>riages1 & pass$ ?r\gh ! troops1 :o 7 drawn up on ea* side1 into ! hall & s5ate *amb]1 :]e ! vice-presid5t1 ! ,s5ate & ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 7 assembl$4 ,! vice-presid5t1 ,john ,adams1 rec5tly inaugurat$1 advanc$ & conduct$ ,wa%+ton to a *air ( /ate at ! upp] end ( ! room4 ,a solemn sil5ce prevail$1 :5 ! vice-presid5t rose1 & in=m$ him t all ?+s 7 prep>$ = him to take ! oa? ( (fice requir$ by ! con/itution4 ,! oa? 0 to be adm9i/]$ by ! ,*ancellor ( ! ,/ate ( ,new ,york1 9 a balcony 9 front ( ! s5ate *amb]1 & 9 full view ( an imm5se multitude occupy+ ! /reet1 ! w9d[s1 & ev5 ro(s ( ! adjac5t h\ses4 ,! balcony =m$ a k9d ( op5 recess1 ) l(ty columns support+ ! ro(4 ,9 ! c5tre 0 a table ) a cov]+ ( crimson velvet1 ^u :i* lay a sup]bly b\nd ,bible on a crimson velvet cu%ion4 ,?is 0 all ! p>aph]nalia = ! augu/ sc5e4 ,all eyes 7 fix$ ^u ! balcony1 :51 at ! appo9t$ h\r1 ,wa%+ton made 8 appe>ance1 accompani$ by v>i\s public function>ies1 & memb]s ( ! ,s5ate & ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 ,he 0 clad 9 a full suit ( d>k-br[n clo?1 ( ,am]ican manufacture1 ) a /eel-hilt$ dress sword1 :ite silk /ock+s1 & silv] %oe-buckles4 ,8 hair 0 dress$ & p[d]$ 9 ! fa%ion ( ! day1 & worn 9 a bag & solitaire4 ,8 entrance on ! balcony 0 hail$ by univ]sal %\ts4 ,he 0 evid5tly mov$ by ?is demon/ration ( public affection4 ,advanc+ to ! front ( ! balcony1 he laid 8 h& ^u 8 he>t1 b[$ sev]al times1 & !n retreat$ to an arm-*air ne> ! table4 ,! populace appe>$ to und]/& t ! sc5e _h ov]come him1 & 7 hu%$ at once into pr(\nd sil5ce4 ,aft] a few mom5ts ,wa%+ton rose & aga9 came =w>d4 ,john ,adams1 ! vice-presid5t1 /ood on 8 "r2 on 8 left ! ,*ancellor ( ! ,/ate1 ,rob]t ,r4 ,liv+/on2 some:at 9 ! re> 7 ,rog] ,%]man1 ,alex&] ,hamilton1 ,g5]als ,knox1 ,/4 ,clair1 ! ,b>on ,/eub5 & o!rs4 ,! *ancellor advanc$ to adm9i/] ! oa? prescrib$ by ! con/itution1 & ,mr4 ,otis1 ! secret>y ( ! ,s5ate1 held up ! ,bible on its crimson cu%ion4 ,! oa? 0 read sl[ly & di/9ctly2 ,wa%+ton at ! same "t lay+ 8 h& on ! op5 ,bible4 ,:5 x 0 conclud$1 he repli$ solemnly1 ,i swe>--s help me ,god6 ,! *ancellor n[ /epp$ =w>d1 wav$ 8 h& & exclaim$1 ,long live ,george ,wa%+ton1 ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates6 ,at ?is mom5t a flag 0 display$ on ! cupola ( ! hall2 on :i* signal !re 0 a g5]al dis*>ge ( artill]y on ! batt]y4 ,all ! bells 9 ! city rang out a joyful peal1 & ! multitude r5t ! air ) acclamations4 ,wa%+ton aga9 b[$ to ! p & return$ into ! s5ate *amb]1 :]e he deliv]$1 to bo? ,h\ses ( ,congress1 8 inaugural address4 ,aft] ?is he proce$$ ) ! :ole assemblage on foot to ,/4 ,paul's *ur*1 :]e pray]s suit$ to ! occasion 7 read by ,dr4 ,prevo/1 ,bi%op ( ! ,prote/ant ,episcopal ,*ur* 9 ,new ,york1 :o _h be5 appo9t$ by ! ,s5ate "o ( ! *apla9s ( ,congress4 ,s clos$ ! c]emonies ( ! inauguration4 ,we h be5 accu/om$ to look to ,wa%+ton's private lett]s = ! s5tim5ts ( 8 he>t4 ,^? writt5 to sev]al ( 8 fri5ds imm$iately aft] 8 inauguration %[ h[ little he 0 excit$ by 8 (ficial elevation4 ,i greatly fe>1 writes he1 t my c\ntrym5 w expect too mu* f me4 ,i fe>1 if ! issue ( public measures %\ld n correspond ) _! sangu9e expectations1 !y w turn ! extravagant1 & ,i might almo/ say undue praises1 :i* !y are heap+ ^u me at ?is mom5t1 into equally extravagant1 ?\gh ,i w fondly hope unm]it$ c5sures4 ,little 0 8 mode/ _s aw>e t ! praises s dubi\sly receiv$ 7 b ! op5+ notes ( a !me t 0 to increase f age to age1 to p]vade all l&s & endure ?r\gh\t all g5]ations4 ,,*apt] ,,lxx4 ,,organization ,,( ,,! ,,new ,,gov]nm5t4 ,! eyes ( ! _w 7 ^u ,wa%+ton at ! comm5cem5t ( 8 adm9i/ration4 ,he _h won laurels 9 ! field2 w\ld !y cont9ue to fl\ri% 9 ! cab9et8 ,8 position 0 surr\nd$ by difficulties4 ,inexp]i5c$ 9 ! duties ( civil adm9i/ration1 he 0 to inaugurate a new & untri$ sy/em ( gov]nm5t1 compos$ ( ,/ates & p1 z yet a m]e exp]im5t1 to :i* "s look$ =w>d ) buoyant confid5ce1 _m ) d\bt & appreh5sion4 ,! con/itution _h met ) vehem5t opposition1 :5 "u discussion 9 ! ,g5]al & ,/ate gov]nm5ts4 ,only ?ree ,/ates1 ,new ,j]sey1 ,delaw>e & ,georgia1 _h accept$ x unanim\sly4 ,sev]al ( ! mo/ important ,/ates _h adopt$ x by a m]e majority2 five ( !m "u an express$ expectation ( specifi$ am5dm5ts or modifications2 :ile two ,/ates1 ,rhode ,isl& & ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 /ill /ood alo(4 ,! v ext5t ( ! c\ntry he 0 call$ ^u to gov]n1 t5 times l>g] ?an t ( any previ\s republic1 mu/ h press$ ) weight ^u ,wa%+ton's m9d4 ,x pres5t$ to ! ,atlantic a front ( fifte5 hundr$ miles1 divid$ into individual ,/ates1 diff]+ 9 ! =ms ( _! local gov]nm5ts1 diff]+ f ea* o!r 9 int]e/s1 9 t]ritorial magnitudes1 9 am\nt ( population1 9 mann]s1 soils1 climates & productions1 & ! *>act]i/ics ( _! sev]al peoples4 ,beyond ! ,alleghanies ext5d$ regions almo/ b\ndless1 z yet = ! mo/ "p wild & uncultivat$4 ,va/ tracts1 h[ev]1 7 rapidly be+ peopl$1 & w\ld soon be portion$ into sections requir+ local gov]nm5ts4 ,! great natural outlet = ! exportation ( ! products ( ?is region ( inexhau/ible f]tility1 0 ! ,mississippi2 b ,spa9 oppos$ a b>ri] to ! free navigation ( ?is riv]4 ,"h 0 peculi> cause ( solicitude4 ,be=e leav+ ,m\nt ,v]non1 ,wa%+ton _h he>d t ! h>dy yeomanry ( ! f> ,we/ 7 becom+ impati5t ( ?is b>ri]1 & indignant at ! app>5t indiff]5ce ( ,congress to _! pray]s = its removal4 ,he _h he>d1 moreov]1 t ,briti% emiss>ies 7 fo/]+ ^! discont5ts1 s[+ ! se$ ( disaffection1 & (f]+ assi/ance to ! ,we/]n p to seize on ! city ( ,new ,orleans & =tify ! m\? ( ! ,mississippi2 :ile1 on ! o!r h&1 ! ,spani% au?orities at ,new ,orleans 7 repres5t$ z intrigu+ to effect a sep>ation ( ! ,we/]n t]ritory f ! ,union1 ) a view or hope ( atta*+ x to ! dom9ion ( ,spa94 ,great ,brita91 too1 0 giv+ gr\nds = t]ritorial solicitude 9 ^! di/ant qu>t]s by reta9+ possession ( ! ,we/]n po/s1 ! surr5d] ( :i* _h be5 /ipulat$ by treaty4 ,h] plea 01 t debts due to ,briti% subjects1 = :i* by ! same treaty ! ,union ,/ates 7 b\nd1 rema9$ unpaid4 ,?is ! ,am]icans alleg$ 0 a m]e pretext2 ! real object ( _! ret5tion be+ ! monopoly ( ! fur trade2 & to ! mis*iev\s influ5ce ex]cis$ by ^! po/s ov] ! ,indian tribes1 0 attribut$ mu* ( ! ho/ile disposition manife/$ by ! latt] along ! ,we/]n fronti]4 ,:ile ^! brood+ causes ( anxiety exi/$ at home1 ! =eign comm]ce ( ! ,union 0 on a mo/ unsatisfactory foot+1 & requir$ prompt & ?or\gh att5tion4 ,x 0 subject to m>aud1 ev5 by ! corsairs ( ,algi]s1 ,tunis & ,tripoli1 :o captur$ ,am]ican m]*ant vessels & c>ri$ _! crews into slav]y2 no treaty hav+ yet be5 made ) any ( ! ,b>b>y p[]s except+ ,morocco4 ,to complete ! p]plexities :i* beset ! new gov]nm5t1 ! f9ances ( ! c\ntry 7 9 a lam5table /ate4 ,!re 0 no money 9 ! treasury4 ,! ef=ts ( ! =m] gov]nm5t to pay or fund its debts1 _h fail$2 !re 0 a univ]sal /ate ( indebt$ness1 =eign & dome/ic1 & public cr$it 0 pro/rate4 ,su* 0 ! condition ( affairs :5 ,wa%+ton ent]$ ^u 8 new field ( action4 ,z yet he 0 )\t ! support ( con/itutional advis]s1 ! dep>tm5ts "u ! new gov]nm5t n be+ organiz$2 he c\ld turn ) confid5ce1 h[ev]1 = c\nsel 9 an em]g5cy to ,john ,jay1 :o /ill rema9$ at ! head ( affairs1 :]e he _h be5 plac$ 9 #aghd4 ,he 0 sure ( sympa?y also 9 8 old comrade1 ,g5]al ,knox1 :o cont9u$ to (ficiate z secret>y ( w>2 :ile ! affairs ( ! treasury 7 manag$ by a bo>d1 consi/+ ( ,samuel ,osgood1 ,walt] ,liv+/on1 & ,ar?ur ,lee4 ,among ! p]sonal fri5ds n 9 (fice1 to :om ,wa%+ton felt t he c\ld safely h rec\rse = aid 9 initiat+ ! new gov]nm5t1 0 ,alex&] ,hamilton4 ,x 0 also a great satisfaction to ,wa%+ton1 on look+ r\nd = reliable advis]s at ?is mom5t1 to see ,james ,madison among ! memb]s ( ,congress3 ,madison1 :o _h be5 ) him 9 ! conv5tion1 :o _h labor$ 9 ,! ,f$]ali/1 & ^: tal5ts z a speak]1 & calm1 dispassionate reason]2 ^: ext5sive in=mation & legislative exp]i5ce de/9$ him to be a lead] 9 ! ,h\se4 ,highly appreciat+ 8 intellectual & moral wor?1 ,wa%+ton w\ld (t5 turn to him = c\nsel4 ,! mom5t ! inauguration 0 ov]1 ,wa%+ton 0 made to p]ceive t he 0 no long] ma/] ( himself or ( 8 home4 ,by ! "t ,i _h done breakfa/1 writes he1 & !nce till d9n]1 & aft]w>ds till b$time1 ,i c\ld n get rid ( ! c]emony ( "o visit be=e ,i _h to att5d to ano!r4 ,9 a ^w1 ,i _h no leisure to read or to answ] ! despat*es t 7 p\r+ 9 ^u me f all qu>t]s4 ,h[ 0 he to be protect$ f ^! intrusions8 ,:at1 too1 7 to be ! =ms & c]emonials to be adopt$ 9 ! presid5tial mansion t w\ld ma9ta9 ! dignity ( 8 /ation1 all[ him "t = ! p]=mance ( its (ficial duties1 & yet be 9 h>mony ) ! temp] & feel+s ( ! p1 & ! preval5t notions ( equality & republican simplicity8 ,look+ r\nd ^u ! able m5 at h&1 su* z ,adams1 ,hamilton1 ,jay1 ,madison1 he prop\nd$ to !m a s]ies ( que/ions z to a l9e ( conduct prop] = him to obs]ve4 ,9 reg>d to visitors1 = in/ance1 w\ld n "o day 9 ! week be suffici5t = visits ( complim5t1 & "o h\r e morn+ 7at eight o'clock = example7 = visits on bus9ess8 ,might he make social visits to acqua9tances & public *>act]s1 n z ,presid5t1 b z private individual8 ,& !n z to 8 table--"u ! prec$+ =m ( gov]nm5t1 ! ,presid5ts ( ,congress _h be5 accu/om$ to give d9n]s twice a week to l>ge p>ties ( bo? sexes1 & invitations _h be5 s indiscrim9ate1 t e "o :o c\ld get introduc$ to ! ,presid5t conceiv$ he _h a "r to be invit$ to 8 bo>d4 ,wa%+ton 0 resolv$ n to give g5]al ent]ta9m5ts ( ?is k9d1 b 9 8 s]ies ( que/ions he ask$ :e!r he might n invite1 in=mally or o!rwise1 six1 eight1 or t5 (ficial *>act]s1 includ+ 9 rotation ! memb]s ( bo? ,h\ses ( ,congress1 to d9e ) him on ! days fix$ = receiv+ company1 )\t excit+ clamors 9 ! re/ ( ! community4 ,adams 9 8 reply talk$ ( *amb]la9s1 aides-de-camp1 ma/]s ( c]emony1 & ev9c$ a high idea ( ! presid5tial (fice & ! /ate ) :i* x ought to be ma9ta9$4 ,two days 9 a week w\ld be requir$ = ! receipt ( visits ( complim5t4 ,p]sons desir+ an int]view ) ! ,presid5t %\ld make application ?r\gh ! m9i/] ( ,/ate4 ,9 e case ! "n1 quality or bus9ess ( ! visitor %\ld be communicat$ to a *amb]la9 or g5tleman 9 wait+1 :o %\ld judge :om to admit1 & :om to exclude4 ,! "t = receiv+ visits ought to be limit$1 z = example1 f eight to n9e or t5 o'clock1 le/ ! :ole morn+ be tak5 up4 ,! ,presid5t might invite :at (ficial "*1 memb]s ( ,congress1 /rang]s1 or citiz5s ( di/9ction he pleas$1 9 small p>ties )\t excit+ clamors2 b ?is %\ld always be done )\t =mality4 ,8 private life %\ld be at 8 own discretion1 z to giv+ or receiv+ in=mal visits among fri5ds & acqua9tances2 b 9 8 (ficial "*1 he %\ld h no int]c\rse ) society b ^u public bus9ess1 or at 8 levees4 ,hamilton1 9 8 reply1 :ile he consid]$ x a prim>y object = ! public good t ! dignity ( ! presid5tial (fice %\ld be support$1 advis$ t c>e %\ld be tak5 to avoid s high a tone 9 ! demeanor ( ! occupant1 z to %ock ! preval5t notions ( equality4 ,! ,presid5t1 he ?\ght1 %\ld hold a levee at a fix$ "t once a week1 rema9 half an h\r1 conv]se cursorily on indiff]5t subjects ) su* p]sons z invit$ 8 att5tion1 & !n retire4 ,he %\ld accept no invitations1 give =mal ent]ta9m5ts twice1 or at mo/1 f\r times 9 ! ye>2 on levee days to give in=mal invitations to family d9n]s2 n m ?an six or eight to be ask$ at a "t1 & ! civility to be conf9$ ess5tially to memb]s ( ! legislature1 & o!r (ficial *>act]s--! ,presid5t nev] to rema9 long at table4 ,! heads ( dep>tm5ts %\ld1 ( c\rse1 h access to ! ,presid5t on bus9ess4 ,=eign m9i/]s ( "s descriptions %\ld also be entitl$ to x4 ,memb]s ( ! ,s5ate %\ld also h a "r ( individual access on matt]s relative to ! public adm9i/ration4 ,! reason alleg$ by ,hamilton = giv+ ! ,s5ate ?is privilege1 & n ! ,repres5tatives1 01 t 9 ! con/itution ! ,s5ate are c\pl$ ) ! ,presid5t 9 c]ta9 executive functions1 treaties1 & appo9tm5ts4 ,?is makes !m 9 a degree 8 con/itutional c\nsellors1 & give !m a peculi> claim to ! "r ( access4 ,^! are ! only writt5 replies t we h be=e u ( ,wa%+ton's advis]s on ?is subject4 ,colonel ,humphreys1 =m]ly "o ( ,wa%+ton's aides-de-camp1 & rec5tly secret>y ( ,jeff]son's legation at ,p>is1 0 at pres5t an inmate 9 ! presid5tial mansion4 ,g5]al ,knox 0 frequ5tly !re2 to ^! ,jeff]son assures u1 on ,wa%+ton's au?ority1 0 assign$ ! task ( consid]+ & prescrib+ ! m9or =ms & c]emonies1 ! etiquette1 9 fact1 to be obs]v$ on public occasions4 ,"s ( ! =ms propos$ by !m1 he adds1 7 adopt$4 ,o!rs 7 s highly /ra9$ t ,wa%+ton absolutely reject$ !m4 ,on ! #ag? ( ,may1 ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton1 accompani$ by h] gr&*ildr51 ,eleanor ,cu/is & ,george ,wa%+ton ,p>ke ,cu/is set out f ,m\nt ,v]non 9 h] travell+ c>riage ) a small escort ( horse1 to jo9 h] husb& at ! seat ( gov]nm5t3 z %e _h be5 accu/om$ to jo9 him at head-qu>t]s1 9 ! int]vals ( 8 revolution>y campaigns4 ,?r\gh\t ! j\rney %e 0 greet$ ) public te/imonials ( respect & affection4 ,on ! foll[+ day aft] h] arrival 9 ,new ,york ,wa%+ton gave a demi-(ficial d9n]1 ( :i* ,mr4 ,w+ate1 a s5ator f ,new ,hamp%ire1 :o 0 pres5t1 writes z foll[s3 ,! gue/s consi/$ ( ! ,vice-,presid5t1 ! =eign m9i/]s1 ! heads ( dep>tm5ts1 ! ,speak] ( ! h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,s5ators f ,new ,hamp%ire & ,georgia1 ! !n mo/ ,nor!rn & ,s\!rn ,/ates4 ,x 0 ! lea/ %[y d9n] t ,i ev] saw at ! ,presid5t's table1 & ! company 0 n l>ge4 ,on ! ev5+ ( ! foll[+ day1 7,friday1 ,may #bi?17 ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton _h a g5]al reception1 :i* 0 att5d$ by all t 7 di/+ui%$ 9 (ficial & fa%ionable society4 ,h5ce=w>d !re 7 simil> receptions e ,friday ev5+1 f eight to t5 o'clock1 to :i* ! families ( all p]sons ( respectability1 native or =eign1 _h access1 )\t special invitation2 & at :i* ! ,presid5t 0 always pres5t4 ,^! assemblages 7 z free f o/5tation & re/ra9t z ! ord9>y receptions ( polite society2 yet ! read] w f9d !y 7 soon subject to invidi\s misrepres5tation2 & cavill$ at z c\rt-l levees & que5ly draw+-rooms4 ,9 reg>d to ! deportm5t ( ,wa%+ton at ?is juncture1 we h be5 in=m$ by "o :o _h opportunities ( see+ him1 t he /ill reta9$ a milit>y air ( comm& :i* _h become habitual to him4 ,at levees & draw+-rooms he sometimes appe>$ cold & di/ant1 b ?is 0 attribut$ by ^? :o be/ knew him to ! novelty ( 8 position & 8 innate diffid5ce1 :i* seem$ to increase ) ! light :i* 8 r5[n %$ ab\t him4 ,?\gh res]v$ at times1 8 res]ve _h no?+ repulsive 9 x1 & 9 social int]c\rse1 :]e he 0 no long] "u ! eye ( critical sup]vision1 soon gave way to soldi]-l frankness & cordiality4 ,at all times 8 c\rtesy 0 g5u9e & b5ignant1 & totally free f t /ately condesc5sion sometimes mi/ak5 = polit5ess4 ,no?+ we are told c\ld surpass ! noble grace ) :i* he presid$ at a c]emonial d9n]2 k9dly att5tive to all 8 gue/s1 b p>ticul>ly att5tive to put ^? at _! ease & 9 a favorable light :o appe>$ to be mo/ diffid5t4 ,mu* has be5 said ( ,wa%+ton's equipages1 :5 at ,new ,york1 & ( 8 hav+ f\r & sometimes six horses be=e 8 c>riage1 ) s]vants & outrid]s 9 ri* liv]y4 ,su* /yle we w\ld premise 0 usual at ! "t bo? 9 ,engl& & ! colonies1 & _h be5 occasionally ma9ta9$ by ! cont95tal dignit>ies1 & by ! ,gov]nors ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 prior to ! adoption ( ! new con/itution4 ,x 0 /ill preval5t1 we are told1 among ! weal?y plant]s ( ! ,s\?1 & sometimes adopt$ by 'm]*ant pr9ces' & ri* individuals at ! ,nor?4 ,z soon z ,wa%+ton c\ld comm& suffici5t leisure to inspect pap]s & docum5ts1 he call$ un(ficially ^u ! heads ( dep>tm5ts to furni% him ) su* reports 9 writ+ z w\ld aid him 9 ga9+ a di/9ct idea ( ! /ate ( public affairs4 ,= ?is purpose also he _h rec\rse to ! public ar*ives1 & proce$$ to make notes ( ! =eign (ficial correspond5ce f ! close ( ! w> until 8 inauguration4 ,he 0 int]rupt$ 9 8 task by a virul5t attack ( an?rax1 :i* = sev]al days ?reat5$ mortification4 ,! k ( 8 p]il\s condition spread al>m ?r\gh ! community2 he1 h[ev]1 rema9$ unagitat$4 ,8 suff]+s 7 int5se1 & 8 recov]y 0 sl[4 ,= six weeks he 0 oblig$ to lie on 8 "r side2 b aft] a "t he _h 8 c>riage s contriv$ t he c\ld ext5d himself at full l5g? 9 x1 & take ex]cise 9 ! op5 air4 ,:ile yet 9 a /ate ( convalesc5ce1 ,wa%+ton receiv$ intellig5ce ( ! dea? ( 8 "m4 ,! ev5t1 :i* took place at ,fr$]icksburg 9 ,virg9ia1 on ! #be? ( ,augu/1 0 n unexpect$2 %e 0 eighty-two ye>s ( age1 & _h = "s "t be5 s9k+ "u an incurable malady1 s t :5 he la/ p>t$ ) h] he _h appreh5d$ t x 0 a f9al sep>ation4 ,hi!rto ! new gov]nm5t _h n be5 prop]ly organiz$1 b its sev]al duties _h be5 p]=m$ by ! (fic]s :o _h !m 9 *>ge at ! "t ( ,wa%+ton's inauguration4 ,x 0 n until ! #aj? ( ,septemb] t laws 7 pass$ in/itut+ a dep>tm5t ( ,=eign ,affairs 7aft]w>ds t]m$ ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate17 a ,treasury dep>tm5t1 & a dep>tm5t ( ,w>1 & fix+ _! respective sal>ies4 ,on ! foll[+ day1 ,wa%+ton nom9at$ ,g5]al ,knox to ! dep>tm5t ( ,w>1 ! duties ( :i* t (fic] _h hi!rto dis*>g$4 ,! po/ ( ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury 0 "o ( f> great] importance at ! pres5t mom5t4 ,x 0 a "t ( f9ancial exig5cy4 ,z yet no /ati/ical acc\nt ( ! c\ntry _h be5 attempt$2 its fiscal res\rces 7 :olly unkn[n2 its cr$it 0 almo/ annihilat$1 = x 0 oblig$ to borr[ money ev5 to pay ! int]e/ ( its debts4 ,"u ^! circum/ances ,wa%+ton ne$$ an able & zeal\s coadjutor 9 ! treasury dep>tm5t4 ,su* a p]son he consid]$ ,alex&] ,hamilton1 :om he nom9at$ z ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 & ^: qualifications = ! (fice 7 s well und]/ood by ! ,s5ate t 8 nom9ation 0 confirm$ on ! same day on :i* x 0 made4 ,)9 a few days aft] ,hamilton's appo9tm5t1 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 7,sept4 #ba71 act+ ^u ! policy s ard5tly desir$ by ,wa%+ton1 pass$ a resolution1 decl>+ _! op9ion ( ! high importance to ! honor & prosp]ity ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 t an adequate provision %\ld be made = ! support ( public cr$it2 & in/ruct+ ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury to prep>e a plan = ! purpose1 & report x at _! next session4 ,! arrangem5t ( ! ,judicial dep>tm5t 0 "o ( ,wa%+ton's e>lie/ c>es4 ,on ! #bg? ( ,septemb] he wrote un(ficially to ,edmund ,r&olph1 ( ,virg9ia1 in=m+ him t he _h nom9at$ him ,attorney-,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & w\ld be highly gratifi$ ) 8 acceptance ( t (fice4 ,r&olph promptly accept$ ! nom9ation1 b did n take 8 seat 9 ! cab9et until "s mon?s aft] ,knox & ,hamilton4 ,by ! judicial sy/em e/abli%$ = ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 ! ,supreme ,c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 0 to be compos$ ( a *ief ju/ice & five associate judges4 ,!re 7 to be di/rict c\rts ) a judge 9 ea* ,/ate1 & circuit c\rts held by an associate judge & a di/rict judge4 ,john ,jay1 ( ,new ,york1 receiv$ ! appo9tm5t ( *ief ju/ice4 ,jay's associate judges 71 ,john ,rutl$ge ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 ,james ,wilson ( ,p5nsylvania1 ,william ,cu%+ ( ,massa*usetts1 ,john ,blair ( ,virg9ia1 & ,james ,ir$ell ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 ,on ! #bi? ( ,septemb]1 ,congress adj\rn$ to ! fir/ ,monday 9 ,janu>y1 aft] an ardu\s session1 9 :i* _m important que/ions _h be5 discuss$1 & p[]s organiz$ & di/ribut$4 ,! cab9et 0 /ill incomplete2 ! dep>tm5t ( =eign affairs1 or r ( ,/ate1 z x 0 n[ call$1 0 yet to be suppli$ ) a head4 ,john ,jay w\ld h receiv$ ! nom9ation _h he n pref]r$ ! b5*4 ,wa%+ton next ?\ght ( ,?omas ,jeff]son1 :o _h s long fill$ ! po/ ( ,m9i/] ,pl5ipot5ti>y at ! ,c\rt ( ,v]sailles1 b _h rec5tly solicit$ & obta9$ p]mission to return1 = a few mon?s1 to ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ! purpose ( plac+ 8 *ildr5 among _! fri5ds 9 _! native c\ntry1 & ( arrang+ 8 private affairs1 :i* _h suff]$ f 8 protract$ abs5ce4 ,at ! "t ( writ+ to ,jeff]son1 (f]+ him ! dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 ,wa%+ton 0 on ! eve ( a j\rney ?r\gh ! ,ea/]n ,/ates1 ) a view1 z he said1 to obs]ve ! situation ( ! c\ntry1 & ) a hope ( p]fectly re-e/abli%+ 8 heal?1 :i* a s]ies ( indispositions _h mu* impair$4 ,hav+ made all 8 arrangem5ts & left ! pap]s app]ta9+ to ! (fice ( ,=eign ,affairs "u ! tempor>y sup]9t5d5ce ( ,mr4 ,jay1 he set out f ,new ,york on ! #ae? ( ,octob]1 travell+ 9 8 c>riage ) f\r horses1 & accompani$ by 8 (ficial secret>y1 ,major ,jackson1 & 8 private secret>y1 ,mr4 ,le>4 ,?\gh av]se f public p>ade1 he c\ld n b be deeply affect$ & gratifi$ at e /ep by ! manife/ations ( a p's love4 ,:]ev] he came1 all labor 0 susp5d$2 bus9ess neglect$4 ,! bells 7 rung1 ! guns 7 fir$2 !re 7 civic processions & milit>y p>ades & triumphal ar*es1 & all classes p\r$ =? to te/ify1 9 e possible mann]1 _! gratitude & affection = ! man :om !y hail$ z ! ,fa!r ( 8 c\ntry2 & well did 8 noble /ature1 8 dignifi$ demeanor1 8 matur$ ye>s1 & 8 b5evol5t aspect1 suit t v5]able appellation4 ,8 j\rney ea/w>d t]m9at$ at ,portsm\?1 :5ce he turn$ 8 face homew>d by a middle r\te ?r\gh ! int]ior ( ! c\ntry to ,h>t=d1 & !nce to ,new ,york1 :]e he arriv$ betwe5 two & ?ree o'clock on ! #ac? ( ,novemb]4 ,,*apt] ,,lxxi4 ,,f9ancial ,,difficulties4--,,p>ty ,,jeal\sies4--,,op]ations ,,aga9/ ,,! ,,indians4 ,congress re-assembl$ on ! #d? ( ,janu>y 7#agij71 b a quorum ( ! two ,h\ses 0 n pres5t until ! #h?1 :5 ! session 0 op5$ by ,wa%+ton 9 =m1 ) an address deliv]$ be=e !m 9 ! ,s5ate *amb]4 ,among ! mo/ important objects sugge/$ 9 ! address = ! delib]ation ( ,congress1 7 provisions = national def5ce2 provisions = facilitat+ int]c\rse ) =eign nations1 & defray+ ! exp5ses ( diplomatic ag5ts2 laws = ! naturalization ( =eign]s2 uni=mity 9 ! curr5cy1 weights1 & measures ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 facilities = ! advancem5t ( comm]ce1 agriculture1 & manufactures2 att5tion to ! po/-(fice & po/-roads2 measures = ! promotion ( sci5ce & lit]ature1 & = ! support ( public cr$it4 ,?is la/ object 0 ! "o :i* ,wa%+ton _h m imm$iately at he>t4 ,! gov]nm5t 0 n[ organiz$1 app>5tly1 to ! satisfaction ( all p>ties2 b its effici5cy w\ld ess5tially dep5d on ! success ( a measure :i* ,wa%+ton _h pl$g$ himself to in/itute1 & :i* 0 yet to be tri$2 namely1 a sy/em ( f9ance adapt$ to revive ! national cr$it1 & place ! public debt 9 a condition to be paid (f4 ,at ! close ( ! w> ! debt am\nt$ to =ty-two millions ( doll>s2 b s little _h ! c\ntry be5 able to fulfil its engagem5ts1 ow+ to ! want ( a sov]eign legislature hav+ ! sole & exclusive p[] ( lay+ duties ^u imports1 & ?us provid+ adequate res\rces1 t ! debt _h swoll51 ?r\gh arre>s ( int]e/1 to upw>ds ( fifty-f\r millions4 ,( ?is am\nt ne>ly eight millions 7 due to ,france1 betwe5 ?ree & f\r millions to private l5d]s 9 ,holl&1 & ab\t two hundr$ & fifty ?\s& 9 ,spa92 mak+ altoge!r1 ne>ly twelve millions due abroad4 ,! debt contract$ at home am\nt$ to upw>ds ( =ty-two millions1 & 0 due1 orig9ally1 to (fic]s & soldi]s ( ! revolution>y w>1 :o _h risk$ _! lives = ! cause2 f>m]s :o _h furni%$ supplies = ! public s]vice1 or ^: prop]ty _h be5 assum$ = x2 capitali/s :o1 9 critical p]iods ( ! w>1 _h adv5tur$ _! =tunes 9 support ( _! c\ntry's indep5d5ce4 ,! dome/ic debt1 !re=e1 c\ld n h _h a m sacr$ & patriotic orig92 b 9 ! long delay ( national ju/ice1 ! pap] :i* repres5t$ ^! out/&+ claims1 _h sunk to less ?an a six? ( its nom9al value1 & ! l>g] portion ( x _h be5 p>t$ ) at t depreciat$ rate1 ei!r 9 ! c\rse ( trade1 or to speculative pur*as]s4 ,! debt1 :5 ?us transf]r$1 lo/ its comm&+ appeal to patriotic sympa?y1 b rema9$ z obligatory 9 ! eye ( ju/ice4 ,9 public newspap]s1 h[ev]1 & 9 private circles1 ! propriety ( a discrim9ation betwe5 ! assignees & ! orig9al hold]s ( ! public securities1 0 freely discuss$4 ,beside ! =eign & dome/ic debt ( ! f$]al gov]nm5t1 ! ,/ates1 individually1 7 involv$ 9 liabilities contract$ = ! common cause1 to an aggregate am\nt ( ab\t tw5ty-five millions ( doll>s2 ( :i*1 m ?an "o-half 0 due f ?ree ( !m2 ,massa*usetts & ,s\? ,c>ol9a ea* ow+ m ?an five millions1 & ,virg9ia m ?an ?ree & a half4 ,! reputation & ! well-be+ ( ! gov]nm5t 71 !re=e1 at /ake ^u ! issue ( "s plan to retrieve ! national cr$it1 & e/abli% x ^u a firm & secure f\ndation4 ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury 7,mr4 ,hamilton71 x w be rememb]$1 _h be5 direct$ by ,congress to prep>e su* a plan dur+ its recess4 ,9 ! "o ?us prep>$1 he ass]t$1 :at none 7 dispos$ to "q1 ! propriety ( pay+ ! =eign debt accord+ to its t]ms4 ,he ass]t$1 also1 ! equal validity ( ! orig9al claims ( ! ,am]ican cr$itors ( ! gov]nm5t2 :e!r ^? cr$itors 7 ! orig9al hold]s ( its c]tificates or subsequ5t pur*as]s ( !m at a depreciat$ value4 ,! idea ( any di/9ction betwe5 !m1 :i* "s 7 incl9$ to advance1 he repudiat$ z alike unju/1 impolitic1 & impracticable4 ,he urg$1 moreov]1 ! assumption1 by ! g5]al gov]nm5t1 ( ! sep>ate debts ( ! ,/ates1 contract$ = ! common cause1 & t a l provision %\ld be made = _! paym5t z = ! paym5t ( ^? ( ! ,union4 ,!y 7 all contract$ 9 ! /ruggle = national indep5d5ce1 n = ! indep5d5ce ( any p>ticul> "p4 ,no m money w\ld be requir$ = _! dis*>ge z f$]al1 ?an z ,/ate debts4 ,he recomm5d$1 !re=e1 t ! entire mass ( debt be fund$2 ! ,union made responsible = x1 & taxes impos$ = its liquidation4 ,! plan 0 report$ to ! ,h\se by ,mr4 ,hamilton1 ! #ad? ( ,janu>y1 b did n und]go consid]ation until ! #h? ( ,febru>y1 :5 x 0 oppos$ ) great e>ne/ness1 especially ! po9t ( assum+ ! ,/ate debts1 z t5d+ to consolidation1 z giv+ an undue influ5ce to ! g5]al gov]nm5t1 & z be+ ( d\btful con/itutionality4 ,?is f9ancial union ( ! ,/ates 0 reprobat$ n only on ! floor ( ,congress1 b 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ! ,union1 z fraught ) political evil4 ,! ,nor!rn & ,ea/]n ,/ates g5]ally favor$ ! plan1 z did also ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 b ,virg9ia manife/$ a det]m9$ opposition4 ,! measure1 h[ev]1 pass$1 9 ,committee ( ! ,:ole1 on ! #i? ( ,m>*1 by a vote ( #ca to #bf4 ,! fund+ ( ! ,/ate debts 0 suppos$ to b5efit mat]ially ! ,nor!rn ,/ates1 9 :i* 0 ! entire capital ( ! c\ntry2 yet1 ,s\? ,c>ol9a vot$ = ! assumption4 ,! fact is1 op9ions 7 hone/ly divid$ on ! subject4 ,! great majority 7 aim+ to d _! duty--to d :at 0 "r2 b _! disagreem5t 0 ! result ( real difficulties incid5t to ! intricate & complicat$ problem ) :i* !y _h to deal4 ,at ?is juncture 7,m>* #ba/71 :5 ,virg9ian discont5ts 7 daily ga9+ /r5g?1 ,mr4 ,jeff]son arriv$ 9 ,new ,york to und]take ! duties ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate4 ,he _h j be5 9 ,virg9ia1 :]e ! =ms & c]emonials adopt$ at ! seat ( our gov]nm5t 7 subjects ( cavil & sne]2 :]e x 0 report$ t ,wa%+ton affect$ a mon>*ial /yle 9 8 (ficial int]c\rse1 t he held c\rt-l levees1 & ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton que5ly draw+-rooms1 at :i* none b ! ari/ocracy 7 admitt$1 t ! mann]s ( bo? 7 haughty1 & _! p]sonal habits res]v$ & exclusive4 ,! impressions ?us made on ,jeff]son's m9d1 receiv$ a deep] /amp on 8 arrival 9 ,new ,york1 f conv]sations ) 8 fri5d ,madison1 9 ! c\rse ( :i* ! latt] obs]v$1 t ! satellites & sycophants :i* surr\nd$ ,wa%+ton1 _h w\nd up ! c]emonials ( ! gov]nm5t to a pit* ( /atel9ess :i* no?+ b 8 p]sonal "* c\ld h support$1 & :i* no "* aft] him c\ld ev] ma9ta94 ,?us prepossess$ & premoni%$1 ,jeff]son look$ r\nd him ) an appreh5sive eye1 & appe>s to h se5 some?+ to />tle him at e turn4 ,we give1 f 8 private correspond5ce1 8 own acc\nt ( 8 impressions4 ,be+ fre% f ! ,fr5* revolution1 :ile 9 its fir/ & pure /age1 &1 consequ5tly1 some:at :ett$ up 9 my own republican pr9ciples1 ,i f\nd a /ate ( ?+s 9 ! g5]al society ( ! place1 :i* ,i c\ld n h suppos$ possible4 ,! revolution ,i _h left1 & t we _h j gone ?r\gh 9 ! rec5t *ange ( our own gov]nm5t1 be+ ! common topics ( conv]sation1 ,i 0 a/oni%$ to f9d ! g5]al preval5ce ( mon>*ial s5tim5ts1 insomu*1 t 9 ma9ta9+ ^? ( republicanism1 ,i _h always ! :ole company on my h&s1 nev] sc>cely f9d+ among !m a s+le co-advocate 9 t argum5t1 unless "s old memb] ( ,congress happ5$ to be pres5t4 ,! fur!/ t any "o w\ld g 9 support ( ! republican features ( our new gov]nm5t1 w\ld be to say1 '! pres5t con/itution is well z a beg9n+1 & may be all[$ a fair trial1 b x is1 9 fact1 only a /epp+ /one to some?+ bett]4' ,alex&] ,hamilton1 ?\gh pl$g$ & s9c]ely dispos$ to support ! republican =m1 ) reg>d to our c\ntry1 pref]r$ !oretically1 a mon>*ial =m2 &1 be+ frank ( spee*1 &1 z ,g\v]neur ,morris writes1 prone to m\nt 8 hobby1 may h spok5 op5ly 9 favor ( t =m z suitable to ,france2 & z 8 admir]s took _! cre$ f him1 op9ions ( ! k9d may h be5 utt]$ pretty freely at d9n]-tables4 ,^!1 h[ev]1 :i* s mu* surpris$ & %ock$ ,mr4 ,jeff]son1 7 probably m]ely speculative op9ions1 broa*$ 9 ungu>d$ h\rs1 ) no s9i/] design1 by m5 :o _h no ?\ght ( pav+ ! way = a mon>*y4 ,!y made1 h[ev]1 a deep impression on 8 appreh5sive m9d1 :i* sank deep] & deep] until x became a fix$ op9ion ) him1 t !re 0 ! desire & aim ( a l>ge p>ty1 ( :i* ,hamilton 0 ! lead]1 to give a regal =m to ! gov]nm5t4 ,! "q ( ! assumption ( ! ,/ate debts 0 resum$ 9 ,congress on ! #bi? ( ,m>*1 on a motion to commit1 :i* 0 c>ri$ by a majority ( two2 ! five memb]s f ,nor? ,c>ol9a 7n[ a ,/ate ( ! ,union7 :o 7 /rongly oppos$ to assumption1 hav+ tak5 _! seats & rev]s$ ! position ( p>ties on ! "q4 ,an angry & intemp]ate discussion 0 reviv$1 mu* to ! *agr9 ( ,wa%+ton1 :o 0 conc]n$ = ! dignity ( ,congress2 & :o consid]$ ! assumption ( ! ,/ate debts1 "u prop] re/rictions & scrut9y into acc\nts1 to be j & reasonable4 ,on ! #ab? ( ,april1 :5 ! "q to commit 0 tak51 !re 0 a majority ( two aga9/ ! assumption4 ,on ! #bf? ! ,h\se 0 dis*>g$1 = ! pres5t1 f proce$+ on s mu* ( ! report z relat$ to ! assumption4 ,jeff]son1 :o _h arriv$ 9 ,new ,york 9 ! mid/ ( :at he t]ms ?is bitt] & angry conte/1 _h tak5 no conc]n 9 x2 be+1 z he says1 a /rang] to ! gr\nd1 a /rang] to ! actors 9 x1 s long abs5t z to h lo/ all famili>ity ) ! subject1 & to be unaw>e ( its object4 ,we give 8 own acc\nt ( an e>ne/ ef=t made by ,hamilton1 :o1 he says1 0 9 despair1 to resuscitate1 ?r\gh 8 influ5ce1 8 almo/ hopeless project4 ,z ,i 0 go+ to ! ,presid5t's "o day1 ,i met him ,hamilton 9 ! /reet4 ,he walk$ me backw>ds & =w>ds be=e ! ,presid5t's door = half an h\r4 ,he pa9t$ pa!tically ! temp] into :i* ! legislature _h be5 wr\ght2 ! disgu/ ( ^? :o 7 call$ ! cr$itor ,/ates2 ! dang] ( ! secession ( _! memb]s1 & ! sep>ation ( ! ,/ates4 ,he obs]v$ t ! memb]s ( ! adm9i/ration ought to act 9 conc]t2 t ?\gh ?is "q 0 n ( my dep>tm5t1 yet a common duty %\ld make x a common conc]n2 t ! ,presid5t 0 ! c5tre on :i* all adm9i/rative que/ions ultimately re/$1 & t all ( u %\ld rally ar\nd him1 & support1 ) jo9t ef=ts1 measures approv$ by him4444 ,i propos$ to him to d9e ) me ! next day1 & ,i w\ld invite ano!r fri5d or two1 br+ !m into conf]5ce toge!r1 & ,i ?\ght x impossible t reasonable m51 consult+ toge!r1 coolly1 c\ld fail1 by "s mutual sacrifices ( op9ion1 to =m a compromise :i* 0 to save ! ,union4 ,! discussion took place4 ,i c\ld take no "p 9 x b an exhortatory "o1 because ,i 0 a /rang] to ! circum/ances :i* %\ld gov]n x4 ,b x 0 f9ally agre$1 t :atev] importance _h be5 atta*$ to ! rejection ( ?is proposition1 ! pres]vation ( ! ,union & ( concord among ! ,/ates1 0 m important1 & t1 !re=e1 x w\ld be bett] t ! vote ( rejection %\ld be resc9d$1 to effect :i* "s memb]s %\ld *ange _! votes4 ,b x 0 obs]v$ t ?is pill w\ld be peculi>ly bitt] to ! ,s\!rn ,/ates1 & t "s concomitant measure %\ld be adopt$ to sweet5 x a little to !m4 ,!re _h be=e be5 projects to fix ! seat ( gov]nm5t ei!r at ,philadelphia or at ,georget[n on ! ,potomac2 & x 0 ?\ght t1 by giv+ x to ,philadelphia = t5 ye>s1 & to ,georget[n p]man5tly aft]w>ds1 ?is might1 z an anodyne1 calm 9 "s degree ! f]m5t :i* might be excit$ by ! o!r measure alone4 ,s two ( ! ,potomac memb]s 7,:ite & ,lee1 b ,:ite ) a revulsion ( /oma* almo/ convulsive7 agre$ to *ange _! votes1 & ,hamilton und]took to c>ry ! o!r po9t4 ,9 do+ ?is1 ! influ5ce he _h e/abli%$ ov] ! ea/]n memb]s1 ) ! ag5cy ( ,rob]t ,morris ) ^? ( ! ,middle ,/ates1 effect$ 8 side ( ! engagem5t4 ,! decision ( ,congress 0 ultimately 9 favor ( assumption1 ?\gh ! =m 9 :i* x f9ally pass$ diff]$ some:at f ! proposition ( ,hamilton4 ,a specific sum 0 assum$ 7#ba1ejj1jjj71 & ?is 0 di/ribut$ among ! ,/ates 9 specific portions4 ,?us modifi$1 x pass$ ! ,s5ate1 ,july #bb;d1 by ! close vote ( f\rte5 to twelve2 & ! ,h\se1 ,july #bd?1 by ?irty-f\r to tw5ty-eight4 ,! "q ab\t ! p]man5t seat ( gov]nm5t1 :i*1 f ! v>iety ( cont5d+ int]e/s1 _h be5 equally a subject ( viol5t conte/1 0 n[ compromis$4 ,x 0 agre$ t ,congress %\ld cont9ue = t5 ye>s to hold its sessions at ,philadelphia2 dur+ :i* "t ! public build+s %\ld be erect$ at "s place on ! ,potomac1 to :i* ! gov]nm5t %\ld remove at ! expiration ( ! above t]m4 ,a t]ritory1 t5 miles squ>e1 select$ = ! purpose on ! conf9es ( ,m>yl& & ,virg9ia1 0 c$$ by ^? ,/ates to ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & subsequ5tly designat$ z ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 ,"o ( ! la/ acts ( ! ,executive dur+ ?is session 0 ! conclusion ( a treaty ( peace & fri5d%ip ) ! ,creek nation ( ,indians1 repres5t$ at ,new ,york by ,mr4 ,m',gillivray1 & ?irty ( ! *iefs & head m54 ,by ?is treaty 7sign$ ,augu/ #g?71 an ext5sive t]ritory1 claim$ by ,georgia1 0 rel9qui%$1 greatly to ! discont5t ( t ,/ate2 be+ consid]$ by x an unju/ifiable ab&onm5t ( its rights & int]e/s4 ,congress adj\rn$ on ! #ab? ( ,augu/4 ,jeff]son1 comm5t+ on ! discord t _h prevail$ = a "t among ! memb]s1 obs]ves1 t 9 ! latt] "p ( ! session1 !y _h reacquir$ ! h>mony :i* _h always di/+ui%$ _! proce$+s be=e ! introduction ( ! two disagreeable subjects ( ! ,assumption & ! ,resid5ce3 ^!1 said he1 really ?reat5$1 at "o "t1 a sep>ation ( ! legislature s9e die4 ,wa%+ton1 too1 h[ev] griev$ & disappo9t$ he may h be5 by ! diss5sions :i* _h prevail$ 9 ,congress1 consol$ himself by ! fanci$ h>mony ( 8 cab9et4 ,s+ul>ly free himself f all jeal\sy ( ! tal5ts & popul>ity ( o!rs1 & solely actuat$ by zeal = ! public good1 he _h s\ght ! able/ m5 to assi/ him 9 8 ardu\s task1 & suppos$ !m influ5c$ by ! same unselfi% _s4 ,yet1 at ?is v mom5t1 a lurk+ _s ( rivalry betwe5 ,jeff]son & ,hamilton 0 already exi/+ & daily ga9+ /r5g?4 ,jeff]son1 :o1 z we h intimat$1 already consid]$ ,hamilton a mon>*i/ 9 8 pr9ciples1 reg>d$ all 8 f9ancial s*emes ) suspicion1 z int5d$ to /r5g!n ! influ5ce ( ! treasury & make its *ief ! ma/] ( e vote 9 ! legislature1 :i* might give to ! gov]nm5t ! direction suit$ to 8 political views4 ,"u ^! impressions1 ,jeff]son look$ back ) an angry & res5tful eye1 to ! mann] 9 :i* ,hamilton _h procur$ 8 aid 9 effect+ ! measure ( assumption4 ,he n[ reg>d$ x z a f9esse by :i* he _h be5 entrapp$1 & /igmatiz$ ! measure itself z a fiscal manoeuvre1 to :i* he _h mo/ ignorantly & innoc5tly be5 made to hold ! c&le4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,frequ5t depr$ations _h ( late be5 made on our fronti] settlem5ts by :at ,wa%+ton t]m$ c]ta9 b&itti ( ,indians f ! nor?-we/ side ( ! ,ohio4 ,"s ( our p _h be5 massacr$ & o!rs c>ri$ into deplorable captivity4 ,! ,indians ( ! ,waba% & ! ,miami riv]s1 :o 7 ! pres5t aggressors1 7 num]\s1 w>like1 & n defici5t 9 discipl9e4 ,wa%+ton _h deprecat$ a w> ) ^! savages1 b f9d+ all pacific ov]tures unavail+1 & r productive ( m d>+ atrocities1 he felt compell$ to resort to x1 alike by motives ( policy1 humanity & ju/ice4 ,an act _h be5 provid$ = em]g5cies1 by :i* ! ,presid5t 0 emp[]$ to call out ! militia = ! protection ( ! fronti]2 ?is act he put 9 =ce 9 ! int]val ( ,congress2 & "u x an exp$ition 0 set on foot1 :i* began its m>* on ! #cj? ( ,septemb] f ,=t ,wa%+ton 7:i* /ood on ! site ( ! pres5t city ( ,c9c9nati74 ,brigadi]-,g5]al ,h>m]1 a vet]an ( ! revolution1 l$ ! exp$ition1 hav+ "u him ?ree hundr$ & tw5ty regul>s1 ) militia deta*m5ts f ,p5nsylvania & ,virg9ia 7or ,k5tucky71 mak+ 9 all f\rte5 hundr$ & fifty-?ree m54 ,aft] a m>* ( sev5te5 days1 !y approa*$ ! pr9cipal village ( ! ,miamis4 ,! ,indians did n await an attack1 b set fire to ! village & fl$ to ! woods4 ,! de/ruction ( ! place1 ) t ( l>ge quantities ( provisions1 0 complet$4 ,an ,indian trail be+ discov]$1 ,colonel ,h>d91 a cont95tal (fic] :o comm&$ ! ,k5tucky militia1 0 deta*$ to foll[ x1 at ! head ( "o hundr$ & fifty ( 8 m51 & ab\t ?irty regul>s1 "u ,capta9 ,arm/rong & ,ensign ,h>t%orn4 ,!y foll[$ ! trail = ab\t six miles1 & 7 cross+ a pla9 cov]$ by ?ickets1 :5 sudd5ly !re 7 volleys ( rifles on ea* side1 f unse5 m>ksm51 accompani$ by ! horrid w>-:oop4 ,! trail _h1 9 fact1 decoy$ !m into an ambu% ( sev5 hundr$ savages1 "u ! fam\s w>rior ,little ,turtle4 ,! militia fl$1 )\t fir+ a musket4 ,! savages n[ turn$ ^u ! little h&ful ( regul>s1 :o /ood _! gr\nd1 & made a brave resi/ance ) ! bayonet until all 7 sla91 except+ ,capta9 ,arm/rong1 ,ensign ,h>t%orn1 & five privates4 ,! army1 not)/&+1 effect$ ! ma9 purpose ( ! exp$ition 9 lay+ wa/e ! ,indian villages & de/roy+ _! w9t]'s /ock ( provisions1 aft] :i* x comm5c$ its m>* back to ,=t ,wa%+ton4 ,on ! #ba/ ( ,octob]1 :5 x 0 halt$ ab\t t5 miles to ! we/ ( ,*illico!1 an opportunity 0 giv5 ,colonel ,h>d9 to wipe out ! late disgrace ( 8 arms4 ,he 0 deta*$ ) a l>g] body ( militia ?an be=e1 & sixty regul>s1 "u ,major ,willys1 to seek & br+ ! savages to action4 ,! acc\nts ( ^! ,indian w>s are v confus$4 ,x appe>s1 h[ev]1 t he _h ano!r enc\nt] ) ,little ,turtle & 8 braves4 ,x 0 a bloody battle1 f\ght well on bo? sides4 ,! militia behav$ bravely1 & lo/ _m m5 & (fic]s1 z did ! regul>s2 ,major ,willys fell at ! comm5cem5t ( ! action4 ,colonel ,h>d9 0 at l5g? compell$ to retreat1 leav+ ! dead & w\nd$ 9 ! h&s ( ! enemy4 ,aft] he _h rejo9$ ! ma9 =ce1 ! :ole exhibition made its way back to ,=t ,wa%+ton1 on ! banks ( ! ,ohio4 ,congress reassembl$1 accord+ to adj\rnm5t1 on ! fir/ ,monday 9 ,decemb]1 at ,philadelphia1 :i* 0 n[1 = a "t1 ! seat ( gov]nm5t4 ,congress1 at its op5+1 0 *iefly occupi$ 9 f9ancial arrangem5ts1 int5d$ to e/abli% ! public cr$it & provide = ! exp5ses ( gov]nm5t4 ,accord+ to ! /atem5t ( ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 an additional annual rev5ue ( eight hundr$ & tw5ty-six ?\s& doll>s w\ld be requir$1 pr9cipally to meet ! additional *>ges aris+ f ! assumption ( ! ,/ate debts4 ,he propos$ to raise x by an increase ( ! impo/ on =eign di/ill$ spirits1 & a tax by way ( excise on spirits di/ill$ at home4 ,an ,impo/ & ,excise bill 0 accord+ly introduc$ into ,congress1 & met ) viol5t opposition4 ,an attempt 0 made to /rike out ! excise1 b fail$1 & ! :ole bill 0 f9ally c>ri$ ?r\gh ! ,h\se4 ,mr4 ,hamilton1 9 8 =m] ,treasury report1 _h recomm5d$ ! e/abli%m5t ( a ,national ,bank2 he n[1 9 a special report1 urg$ ! policy ( ! measure4 ,a bill1 introduc$ 9 con=mity ) 8 views1 0 pass$ 9 ! ,s5ate1 b vehem5tly oppos$ 9 ! ,h\se2 p>tly on consid]ations ( policy1 b *iefly on ! gr\nd ( con/itutionality4 ,on "o side x 0 d5i$ t ! con/itution _h giv5 to ,congress ! p[] ( incorporation2 on ! o!r side x 0 insi/$ t su* p[] 0 incid5t to ! p[] ve/$ 9 ,congress = rais+ money4 ,! "q 0 argu$ at l5g?1 & ) great ardor1 & aft] pass+ ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives by a majority ( n9ete5 votes1 came be=e ! executive = 8 approval4 ,wa%+ton 0 fully alive to ! magnitude ( ! "q & ! int]e/ felt 9 x by ! oppos+ p>ties4 ,! cab9et 0 divid$ on x4 ,jeff]son & ,r&olph d5i$ its con/itutionality2 ,hamilton & ,knox ma9ta9$ x4 ,wa%+ton requir$ ( ea* m9i/] ! reasons ( 8 op9ion 9 writ+2 &1 aft] maturely weigh+ !m1 gave 8 sanction to ! act1 & ! bill 0 c>ri$ into effect4 ,! objection ( ,jeff]son to a bank 0 n m]ely on con/itutional gr\nds4 ,9 8 subsequ5t writ+s he av[s himself oppos$ to banks1 z introduc+ a pap] in/ead ( a ca% sy/em--rais+ up a money$ ari/ocracy1 & ab&on+ ! public to ! discretion ( av>ice & sw9dl]s4 ,pap] money might h "s advantages1 b its abuses 7 inevitable1 & by break+ up ! measure ( value1 x made a lott]y ( all private prop]ty4 ,^! objections he ma9ta9$ to 8 dy+ day2 b he _h o!rs1 :i* may h be5 m cog5t ) him 9 ! pres5t in/ance4 ,he consid]$ ! bank z a p[]ful eng9e int5d$ by ,hamilton to complete ! ma*9]y by :i* ! :ole action ( ! legislature 0 to be plac$ "u ! direction ( ! treasury1 & %ap$ to fur!r a mon>*ial sy/em ( gov]nm5t4 ,! opposite policy ( ^! rival /atesm5 br\ght !m into incessant collision4 ,hamilton & myself1 writes ,jeff]son1 7 daily pitt$ 9 ! cab9et l two cocks4 ,9 ! meantime two political p>ties 7 =m+ "u _! adv]se /&>ds4 ,bo? _h ! good ( ! c\ntry at he>t1 b diff]$ z to ! policy by :i* x 0 to be secur$4 ,! ,f$]ali/s1 :o look$ up to ,hamilton z _! model1 7 9 favor ( /r5g!n+ ! g5]al gov]nm5t s z to give x weight & dignity abroad & effici5cy at home2 to gu>d x aga9/ ! encroa*m5ts ( ! individual ,/ates & a g5]al t5d5cy to an>*y4 ,! o!r p>ty1 kn[n z republicans or democrats1 & tak+ ,mr4 ,jeff]son's view ( affairs1 saw 9 all ! measures advocat$ by ! ,f$]ali/s1 an int5tion to conv]t ! ,f$]al into a great c5tral or consolidat$ gov]nm5t1 prep>atory to a *ange f a republic to a mon>*y4 ,! p>ticul>s ( ,g5]al ,h>m]'s exp$ition aga9/ ! ,indians1 :5 report$ to ,congress1 gave great dissatisfaction4 ,! conduct ( ! troops1 9 suff]+ !mselves to be surpris$1 0 = "s "t /igmatiz$ z disgraceful4 ,fur!r tr\bles 9 t qu>t] 7 appreh5d$1 = ! ,miamis 7 said to be less di%e>t5$ by ! ravage ( _! villages ?an exultant at ! successful ambuscades ( ,little ,turtle4 ,?ree ,s5eca *iefs1 ,cornplant]1 ,half ,t[n & ,great ,tree1 be+ at ! seat ( gov]nm5t on bus9ess ( _! own nation1 (f]$ to visit ^! bellig]5t tribes1 & p]suade !m to bury ! hat*et4 ,wa%+ton1 9 a set spee*1 enc\rag$ !m 9 ! und]tak+4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! pres5t session1 ,congress receiv$ & grant$ ! applications ( ,k5tucky & ,v]mont = admission into ! ,union1 ! =m] aft] ,augu/1 #agib2 ! latt] imm$iately4 ,on ! #c;d ( ,m>* ! t]m ( ?is fir/ ,congress expir$4 ,z ! ,indians on ! nor?-we/ side ( ! ,ohio /ill cont9u$ _! ho/ilities1 "o ( ! la/ measures ( ,congress _h be5 an act to augm5t ! milit>y e/abli%m5ts1 & to place 9 ! h&s ( ! executive m ample means = ! protection ( ! fronti]s4 ,a new exp$ition aga9/ ! bellig]5t tribes _h1 9 consequ5ce1 be5 project$4 ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair1 actually gov]nor ( ! t]ritory we/ ( ! ,ohio1 0 appo9t$ comm&]-9-*ief ( ! =ces to be employ$4 ,wa%+ton _h be5 deeply *agr9$ by ! mortify+ disa/]s ( ,g5]al ,h>m]'s exp$ition to ! ,waba%1 result+ f ,indian ambu%es4 ,9 tak+ leave ( 8 old milit>y comrade1 ,/4 ,clair1 he wi%$ him success & honor1 b gave him a solemn w>n+4 ,y h y\r in/ructions f ! ,secret>y ( ,w>4 ,i _h a /rict eye to !m1 & w add b "o ^w--,bew>e ( a surprise6 ,y "k h[ ! ,indians fight4 ,i repeat x--bew>e ( a surprise6 ,) ^! w>n+ words s\nd+ 9 8 e>1 ,/4 ,clair dep>t$4 ,,*apt] ,,lxxii4 ,,t\r ,,s\?w>d4--,,defeat ,,( ,,/4 ,,clair4--,,diss5sions ,,9 ,,! ,,cab9et4 ,9 ! mon? ( ,m>*1 ,wa%+ton set out on a t\r ?r\gh ! ,s\!rn ,/ates2 travell+ ) "o set ( horses & mak+ occasional halts4 ,! r\te project$1 & ( :i* he _h m>k$ (f ! halt+ places1 0 by ,fr$]icksburg1 ,ri*mond1 ,wilm+ton 7,n4 ,c471 & ,*>le/on to ,savannah2 !nce to ,augu/a1 ,columbia1 & ! int]ior t[ns ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a & ,virg9ia compris+ a j\rney ( eighte5 hundr$ & eighty-sev5 miles2 all :i* he accompli%$ )\t any int]ruption f sickness1 bad wea!r1 or any unt[>d accid5t4 ,he return$ to ,philadelphia on ! #f? ( ,july1 mu* pleas$ ) 8 t\r4 ,x _h enabl$ him1 he said1 to see1 ) 8 own eyes1 ! situation ( ! c\ntry1 & to le>n m accurately ! disposition ( ! p1 ?an he c\ld h done f any v]bal in=mation4 ,he _h look$ ar\nd him1 9 fact1 ) a pat]nal eye1 be5 *e]$ z usual by cont9ual demon/rations ( a nation's love1 & 8 he>t _h w>m$ ) ! reflection h[ mu* ( ?is national happ9ess _h be5 won by 8 own patriotic ex]tions4 ,a few weeks ( autumn 7 pass$ by ,wa%+ton at ,m\nt ,v]non1 ) 8 family 9 rural enjoym5t1 & 9 in/ruct+ a new ag5t1 ,mr4 ,rob]t ,lewis1 9 ! managem5t ( 8 e/ate2 8 nephew1 ,major ,george ,a4 ,wa%+ton1 :o ord9>ily att5d$ to 8 l&$ conc]ns be+ abs5t among ! m\nta9s 9 que/ ( heal?4 ,! second ,congress assembl$ at ,philadelphia on ! #bd? ( ,octob]1 & on ! #be? ,wa%+ton deliv]$ 8 op5+ spee*4 ,aft] rem>k+ ^u ! prosp]\s situation ( ! c\ntry1 & ! success :i* _h att5d$ its f9ancial measures1 he adv]t$ to ! (f5sive op]ations aga9/ ! ,indians1 :i* gov]nm5t _h be5 compell$ to adopt = ! protection ( ! ,we/]n fronti]4 ,"s ( ^! op]ations1 he obs]v$1 _h be5 successful4 ,o!rs 7 /ill dep5d+4 ,a brief /atem5t w be suffici5t = ! successful op]ations allud$ to4 ,two exp$itions _h be5 organiz$ 9 ,k5tucky aga9/ ! villages on ! ,waba%4 ,! fir/ 9 ,may1 0 l$ by ,g5]al ,*>les ,scott1 hav+ ,g5]al ,wilk9son z second 9 comm&4 ,! second1 a volunte] ent]prise1 9 ,augu/ 0 l$ by ,wilk9son alone4 ,v little good 0 effect$1 or glory ga9$ by ei!r ( ^! exp$itions4 ,indian villages & wigwams 7 burn$1 & fields laid wa/e2 "s few w>riors 7 kill$ & prison]s tak51 & an imm5se exp5se incurr$4 ,( ! ev5ts ( a ?ird ent]prise1 l$ by ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair himself1 no tid+s _h be5 receiv$ at ! "t ( ,wa%+ton's op5+ spee*2 b we w anticipate ! (ficial despat*es1 & proce$ to %[ h[ x f>$ ) t vet]an soldi]1 & h[ f> he pr(it$ by ! impressive w>n+ :i* he _h receiv$ f ! ,presid5t at p>t+4 ,! troops = 8 exp$ition assembl$ e>ly 9 ,septemb]1 9 ! vic9ity ( ,=t ,wa%+ton 7n[ ,c9c9nati74 ,!re 7 ab\t two ?\s& regul>s1 & "o ?\s& militia4 ,! regul>s includ$ a corps ( artill]y & sev]al squadrons ( horse4 ,an ardu\s task 0 be=e !m4 ,roads 7 to be op5$ ?r\gh a wild]ness2 bridges con/ruct$ = ! conveyance ( artill]y & /ores1 & =ts to be built s z to keep up a l9e ( communication betwe5 ! ,waba% & ! ,ohio1 ! base ( op]ations4 ,! troops comm5c$ _! m>* directly nor?1 on ! #f? or #g? ( ,septemb]1 cutt+ _! way ?r\gh ! woods1 & sl[ly con/ruct+ ! l9e ( =ts4 ,aft] plac+ g>risons 9 ! =ts1 ! g5]al cont9u$ 8 m>*4 ,x 0 a =c$ "o ) him1 = he 0 s afflict$ ) ! g\t t he c\ld n walk1 & _h to be help$ on & (f 8 horse2 b 8 only *ance to keep 8 little army toge!r 0 to move on4 ,! army _h proce$$ six days aft] leav+ ,=t ,jeff]son1 & 7 draw+ ne> a "p ( ! c\ntry :]e !y 7 likely to meet ) ,indians1 :51 on ! #cj? ( ,octob]1 sixty ( ! militia des]t$ 9 a body2 int5d+ to supply !mselves by plund]+ ! convoys ( provisions :i* 7 com+ =w>d 9 ! re>4 ,! #a/ ,unit$ ,/ates regim5t1 "u ,major ,hamtranck1 0 deta*$ to m>* back beyond ,=t ,jeff]son1 appreh5d ^! des]t]s1 if possible1 &1 at all ev5ts1 prev5t ! provisions t might be on ! way1 f be+ rifl$4 ,! =ce ?us deta*$1 consi/$ ( ?ree hundr$ ( ! be/ discipl9$ m5 9 ! s]vice1 ) exp]i5c$ (fic]s4 ,?us r$uc$ to #a1djj effective rank & file1 ! army cont9u$ its m>* to a po9t ab\t tw5ty-n9e miles f ,=t ,jeff]son1 & n9ety-sev5 f ,=t ,wa%+ton1 & fifte5 miles s\? ( ! ,miami villages1 :]e x encamp$1 ,novemb] #c;d1 on a ris+ gr\nd ) a /ream =ty feet wide 9 front1 runn+ we/]ly4 ,! militia 7 encamp$ beyond ! /ream ab\t a qu>t] ( a mile 9 ! advance1 on a high flat4 ,x 0 ! int5tion ( ,/4 ,clair to ?r[ up a slight "w on ! foll[+ day1 ,nov4 #d? & to move on to ! attack ( ! ,indian villages z soon z he %\ld be rejo9$ by ,major ,hamtranck & ! fir/ ,unit$ ,/ates regim5t4 ,b ab\t half an h\r be=e sunrise1 j aft] ! troops _h be5 dismiss$ on p>ade1 a horrible s\nd bur/ =? f ! woods ar\nd ! militia camp1 resembl+1 says an (fic]1 ! jangl+ ( an inf9itude ( horse-bells4 ,x 0 ! direful ,indian yell1 foll[$ by ! %>p reports ( ! deadly rifle4 ,! militia return$ a feeble fire & !n took to flight1 da%+ helt]-skelt] into ! o!r camp4 ,! fir/ l9e ( ! cont95tal troops1 :i* 0 ha/ily =m+1 0 ?r[n into disord]4 ,! ,indians 7 close ^u ! heels ( ! fly+ militia1 & w\ld h ent]$ ! camp ) !m1 b ! sight ( troops drawn up ) fix$ bayonets to receive !m1 *eck$ _! ardor1 & !y ?rew !mselves beh9d logs & bu%es at ! di/ance ( sev5ty y>ds2 & imm$iately comm5c$ an attack ^u ! fir/ l9e1 :i* 0 soon ext5d$ to ! second4 ,! great weight ( ! attack 0 ^u ! c5tre ( ea* l9e :]e ! artill]y 0 plac$4 ,! artill]y1 if n well s]v$1 0 bravely f\ght2 a quantity ( cani/] & "s r\nd %ot 7 ?r[n 9 ! direction :5ce ! ,indians fir$2 b1 conceal$ z !y 71 & only se5 occasionally z !y sprang f "o cov]t to ano!r1 x 0 impossible to direct ! pieces to advantage4 ,/4 ,clair1 :o1 unable to m\nt 8 horse1 0 borne ab\t on a litt]1 pres]v$ 8 coolness 9 ! mid/ ( ! p]il & disa/]1 giv+ 8 ord]s ) judgm5t & self-possession4 ,see+ to :at disadvantage 8 troops f\ght ) a conceal$ enemy1 he ord]$ ,colonel ,d>ke1 ) 8 regim5t ( regul>s1 to r\se ! ,indians f _! cov]t ) ! bayonet1 & turn _! left flank4 ,?is 0 execut$ ) great _s3 ! enemy 7 driv5 ?ree or f\r hundr$ y>ds2 b1 = want ( cavalry or riflem51 ! pursuit slack5$1 & ! troops 7 =c$ to give back 9 turn4 ,! savages _h n[ got into ! camp by ! left flank2 aga9 sev]al *>ges 7 made1 b 9 va94 ,! conte/ _h n[ endur$ = m ?an two h\rs & a half4 ,half ! army 0 kill$1 & ! situation ( ! rema9d] 0 desp]ate4 ,!re appe>$ to be no alt]native b a retreat4 ,at half-pa/ n9e1 ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair ord]$ ,colonel ,d>ke1 ) ! second regim5t1 to make ano!r *>ge1 z if to turn ! "r w+ ( ! enemy1 b1 9 fact1 to rega9 ! road f :i* ! army 0 cut (f4 ,?is object 0 effect$4 ,hav+ collect$ 9 "o body ! greate/ "p ( ! troops1 writes "o ( ! (fic]s1 & su* ( ! w\nd$ z c\ld possibly hobble along ) u1 we pu%$ out f ! left ( ! re> l9e1 sacrific+ our artill]y & baggage4 ,x 0 a disord]ly flight4 ,! troops ?rew away arms1 ammunition1 & acc\trem5ts2 ev5 ! (fic]s1 9 "s in/ances1 dive/$ !mselves ( _! fusees4 ,=tunately1 ! enemy did n pursue above a mile or two1 return+1 mo/ probably1 to plund] ! camp4 ,by sev5 9 ! ev5+1 ! fugitives rea*$ ,=t ,jeff]son1 a di/ance ( tw5ty-n9e miles4 ,"h !y met ,major ,hamtranck ) ! fir/ regim5t2 b1 z ?is =ce 0 f> f suffici5t to make up = ! losses ( ! morn+1 ! retreat 0 cont9u$ to ,=t ,wa%+ton1 :]e ! army arriv$ on ! #h?1 at noon1 %att]$ & brok5-spirit$4 ,9 ?is disa/r\s battle ! :ole loss am\nt$ to six hundr$ & sev5ty-sev5 kill$1 includ+ ?irty wom51 & two hundr$ & sev5ty-"o w\nd$4 ,wa%+ton 0 at d9n] ) company :5 ! news ( ! disa/] rea*$ him4 ,an (fic] _h dism\nt$ at ! ,presid5t's door1 be>+ despat*es :i* he insi/$ %\ld be plac$ 9 ! ,presid5t's h&s imm$iately4 ,wa%+ton1 ) an apology to 8 gue/s1 left ! table to receive !m1 & pres5tly return$1 resum+ 8 seat )\t allusion to ! incid5t4 ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton held h] draw+-room t ev5+1 & ,wa%+ton appe>$ 9 ! assembly ) 8 usual s]5ity4 ,at t5 o'clock he & 8 secret>y1 ,mr4 ,le>1 7 alone4 ,! g5]al walk$ sl[ly backw>d & =w>d = "s m9utes 9 sil5ce4 ,z yet !re _h be5 no *ange 9 8 mann]4 ,tak+ a seat on a s(a by ! fire he told ,mr4 ,le> to sit d[n2 ! latt] _h sc>ce "t to notice t he 0 extremely agitat$1 :5 he broke out sudd5ly3 ,x's all ov]6--,/4 ,clair's defeat$6--r\t$3 ! (fic]s ne>ly all kill$1 ! m5 by :olesale2 ! r\t complete2 too %ock+ to ?9k (1 & a surprise into ! b>ga96 ,all ?is 0 utt]$ ) great vehem5ce4 ,!n paus+ & ris+ f ! s(a1 he walk$ up & d[n ! room 9 sil5ce1 viol5tly agitat$1 b say+ no?+4 ,:5 ne> ! door he /opp$ %ort2 /ood /ill = a few mom5ts1 :5 !re 0 ano!r t]rible explosion ( wra?4 ,yes1 exclaim$ he1 ,,"h1 on ?is v spot1 ,i took leave ( him2 ,i wi%$ him success & honor4 ',y h y\r in/ructions f ! ,secret>y ( ,w>1' said ,i1 ',i _h a /rict eye to !m1 & w add b "o ^w1 ,,bew>e ,,( ,a ,,surprise6 ,y "k h[ ! ,indians fight u4 ,i repeat x1 ,,bew>e ,,( ,a ,,surprise4' ,he w5t (f ) t1 my la/ w>n+1 ?r[n into 8 e>s4 ,& yet6 ,to suff] t army to be cut to pieces1 hack$1 but*]$1 tomahawk$1 by a surprise--! v ?+ ,i gu>d$ him aga9/--,o ,god6 ,o ,god6 exclaim$ he1 ?r[+ up 8 h&s1 & :ile 8 v frame %ook ) emotion1 he's worse ?an a murd]]6 ,h[ c he answ] x to 8 c\ntry6 ,! blood ( ! sla9 is ^u him--! curse ( wid[s & orphans--! curse ( heav56 ,mr4 ,le> rema9$ spee*less2 aw$ into brea?less sil5ce by ! appall+ tones 9 :i* ?is torr5t ( invective 0 p\r$ =?4 ,! p>oxysm pass$ by4 ,wa%+ton aga9 sat d[n on ! s(a--he 0 sil5t--app>5tly uncom=table1 z if consci\s ( ! ungov]nable bur/ ( passion :i* _h ov]come him4 ,?is mu/ n g beyond ?is room1 said he1 at l5g?1 9 a subdu$ & alt]$ tone--!re 0 ano!r & a long] pause2 !n1 9 a tone q l[3 ,g5]al ,/4 ,clair %all h ju/ice1 said he4 ,i look$ ha/ily ?r\gh ! despat*es2 saw ! :ole disa/]1 b n all ! p>ticul>s4 ,i w receive him )\t displeasure2 ,i w he> him )\t prejudice2 he %all h full ju/ice4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! pres5t session ( ,congress a bill 0 introduc$ = apportion+ repres5tatives among ! p ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 accord+ to ! fir/ enum]ation4 ,! con/itution _h provid$ t ! numb] ( repres5tatives %\ld n exce$ "o = e ?irty ?\s& p]sons1 & ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives pass$ a bill allott+ to ea* ,/ate "o memb] = ?is am\nt ( population4 ,?is ratio w\ld leave a fraction1 great] or less1 9 ea* ,/ate4 ,its op]ation 0 unequal1 z 9 "s ,/ates a l>ge surplus w\ld be unrepres5t$1 & h5ce1 9 "o bran* ( ! legislature1 ! relative p[] ( ! ,/ate be affect$4 ,t1 too1 0 ! popul> bran*1 :i* ^? :o fe>$ a /rong executive1 desir$ to provide ) ! c\nt]poise ( z full a repres5tation z possible4 ,to obviate ?is difficulty ! ,s5ate adopt$ a new pr9ciple ( apportionm5t4 ,!y assum$ ! total population ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & n ! population ( ea* ,/ate1 z ! basis on :i* ! :ole numb] ( repres5tatives %\ld be asc]ta9$4 ,?is aggregate !y divid$ by ?irty ?\s&3 ! quoti5t gave "o hundr$ & tw5ty z ! numb] ( repres5tatives2 & ?is numb] !y apportion$ ^u ! sev]al ,/ates accord+ to _! population2 allott+ to ea* "o memb] = e ?irty ?\s&1 & di/ribut+ ! residu>y memb]s 7to make up ! "o hundr$ & tw5ty7 among ! ,/ates hav+ ! l>ge/ fractions4 ,aft] an e>ne/ debate1 ! ,h\se concurr$1 & ! bill came be=e ! ,presid5t = 8 decision4 ,! sole "q 0 z to its con/itutionality2 t be+ admitt$1 x 0 unexceptionable4 ,wa%+ton took ! op9ion ( 8 cab9et4 ,jeff]son & ,r&olph consid]$ ! act at v>iance ) ! con/itution4 ,knox 0 undecid$4 ,hamilton ?\ght ! clause ( ! con/itution relat+ to ! subject some:at vague1 & 0 9 favor ( ! con/ruction giv5 to x by ! legislature4 ,aft] weigh+ ! argum5ts on bo? sides1 & maturely delib]at+1 ! presid5t made up 8 m9d t ! act 0 uncon/itutional4 ,he accord+ly return$ ! bill ) 8 objections1 be+ ! fir/ ex]cise ( ! veto p[]4 ,a new bill 0 sub/itut$1 & pass$ into a law2 giv+ a repres5tative = e ?irty-?ree ?\s& to ea* ,/ate4 ,great heat & asp]ity 7 manife/$ 9 ! discussions ( ,congress ?r\gh\t ! pres5t session4 ,wa%+ton _h obs]v$ ) pa9 ! political divisions :i* 7 gr[+ up 9 ! c\ntry2 & 0 deeply conc]n$ at f9d+ t !y 7 p]vad+ ! halls ( legislation4 ,! press1 too1 0 contribut+ its p[]ful aid to keep up & increase ! irritation4 ,two rival pap]s exi/$ at ! seat ( gov]nm5t2 "o 0 ,f5no's ,gazette1 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! o!r 0 ! ,national ,gazette1 edit$ by ,philip ,fr5eau4 ,fr5eau _h be5 editor ( ! ,new ,york ,daily ,adv]tis]1 b _h come to ,philadelphia 9 ! autumn ( #agia to occupy ! po/ ( translat+ cl]k 9 ,mr4 ,jeff]son's (fice1 & _h almo/ imm$iately 7,oct4 #ca7 publi%$ ! fir/ numb] ( 8 ,gazette4 ,not)/&+ 8 situation 9 ! (fice ( ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 ,fr5eau became & cont9u$ to be ?r\gh\t ! session1 a virul5t assailant ( mo/ ( ! measures ( gov]nm5t2 except+ su* z orig9at$ ) ,mr4 ,jeff]son1 or 7 approv$ by him4 ,he>t-we>y by ! political /rifes & disagreem5ts :i* 7 di/urb+ ! c\ntry & m>r+ ! h>mony ( 8 cab9et1 ! *>ge ( gov]nm5t 0 becom+ intol]ably irksome to ,wa%+ton2 & he long$ to be releas$ f x1 & to be once m ma/] ( himself1 free to indulge ^? rural & agricultural ta/es :i* 7 to give v]dure & fre%ness to 8 future exi/5ce4 ,he _h "s "t be=e ?is express$ a det]m9ation to retire f public life at ! end ( 8 presid5tial t]m4 ,b "o m ye> ( t t]m rema9$ to be endur$1 & he congratulat$ himself ) ! ?\ght4 ,he _h confid5tial conv]sations ) ,mr4 ,madison on ! subject1 & ask$ him to ?9k :at w\ld be ! prop] "t & mode ( ann\nc+ 8 int5tion to ! public2 & intimat+ a wi% t ,mr4 ,madison w\ld prep>e = him ! ann\ncem5t4 ,mr4 ,madison remon/rat$ 9 ! mo/ e>ne/ mann] aga9/ su* a resolution1 sett+ =?1 9 urg5t language1 ! importance to ! c\ntry ( 8 cont9u+ 9 ! presid5cy4 ,wa%+ton li/5$ to 8 reason+ ) pr(\nd att5tion1 b /ill clung to 8 resolution4 ,9 consequ5ce ( ,/4 ,clair's disa/r\s defeat & ! increas+ pressure ( ! ,indian w>1 bills _h be5 pass$ 9 ,congress = increas+ ! army1 by add+ ?ree regim5ts ( infantry & a squadron ( cavalry 7:i* additional =ce 0 to s]ve = ?ree ye>s1 unless soon] dis*>g$71 also = e/abli%+ a uni=m militia sy/em4 ,/4 ,clair resign$ 8 commission1 & 0 succe$$ 9 8 we/]n comm& by ,g5]al ,wayne1 ! mad ,an?ony ( ! revolution1 /ill 9 ! vigor ( 8 days1 be+ =ty-sev5 ye>s ( age4 ,wa%+ton's fir/ ?\ght 0 t a decisive exp$ition conduct$ by ?is en]getic man ( ! sword1 might retrieve ! rec5t fronti] disgrace1 & put an end to ! p]sev]+ ho/ility ( ! ,indians4 ,9 def]5ce1 h[ev]1 to ! clamors :i* _h be5 rais$ aga9/ ! w> & its exp5ses1 & to meet :at appe>$ to be ! preval5t wi% ( ! nation1 he reluctantly rel9qui%$ 8 m en]getic policy1 & gave 9 to t :i* advis$ fur!r negotiations = peace2 ?\gh he 0 f> f anticipat+ a b5eficial result4 ,9 reg>d to ,/4 ,clair1 we w "h add t a committee ( ! h\se ( ,repres5tatives ultimately inquir$ into ! cause ( ! failure ( 8 exp$ition1 & r5d]$ a report1 9 :i* he 0 explicitly exculpat$4 ,8 adjutant g5]al also 7,w9?rop ,s>g5t71 9 8 private di>y1 te/ifies to ,/4 ,clair's coolness & brav]y1 ?\gh debilitat$ by illness4 ,public s5tim5t1 h[ev]1 rema9$ = a long "t adv]se to him2 b ,wa%+ton1 satisfi$ ) ! explanations :i* _h be5 giv51 cont9u$ to honor him ) 8 confid5ce & fri5d%ip4 ,congress adj\rn$ on ! #h? ( ,may1 & soon aft]w>d ,wa%+ton set (f on a %ort visit to ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,! season 0 9 all its beauty1 & nev] _h ?is rally+ place ( 8 affections appe>$ to him m attractive4 ,h[ c\ld he give up ! prospect ( a spe$y return to its g5ial pursuits & pleasures f ! h>ass+ c>es & jangl+s ( public life4 ,on ! #bj? ( ,may1 he wrote to ,mr4 ,madison on ! subject ( _! late conv]sation4 ,he n[ r5ew$ ! reque/ he _h made him1 = advice z to ! prop] "t & mode = ann\nc+ 8 int5tion ( retir+1 & = assi/ance 9 prep>+ ! ann\ncem5t4 ,9 revolv+ ?is subject myself1 writes he1 my judgm5t has always be5 emb>rass$4 ,on ! "o h&1 a previ\s decl>ation to retire1 n only c>ries ) x ! appe>ance ( vanity & self-importance1 b x may be con/ru$ into a manoeuvre to be invit$ to rema92 &1 on ! o!r h&1 to say no?+1 implies cons5t1 or1 at any rate1 w\ld leave ! matt] 9 d\bt2 & to decl9e aft]w>ds1 might be deem$ z bad & unc&id4 ,i w\ld fa9 c>ry my reque/ to y fur!r1 adds he4 ,z ! recess ( ,congress may af=d y leisure1 &1 ,i flatt] myself1 y h dispositions to oblige me1 ,i w1 )\t apology1 desire1 if ! measure 9 itself %\ld /rike y z prop]1 or likely to produce public good1 or private honor1 t y w\ld turn y\r ?\ghts to a val$ictory address f me to ! public4 ,he !n w5t on to sugge/ a numb] ( ! topics & ideas :i* ! address 0 to conta92 all to be express$ 9 pla9 & mode/ t]ms4 ,b1 9 ! ma91 he left x to ,mr4 ,madison to det]m9e :e!r1 9 ! fir/ place1 su* an address w\ld be prop]2 if s1 :at matt]s x ought to conta9 & :5 x ought to appe>2 :e!r at ! same "t ) 8 ,wa%+ton's decl>ation ( 8 int5tion to retire1 or at ! close ( 8 c>e]4 ,madison1 9 reply1 approv$ ( ! measure1 & advis$ t ! notification & address %\ld appe> toge!r1 & be promulgat$ ?r\gh ! press 9 "t to p]vade e "p ( ! ,union by ! beg9n+ ( ,novemb]4 ,) ! lett] he s5t a draft ( ! address4 ,y w readily obs]ve1 writes he1 t 9 execut+ x ,i h aim$ at t pla9ness & mode/y ( language1 :i* y _h 9 view1 & :i*1 inde$1 are s peculi>ly becom+ ! "* & ! occasion2 & t ,i _h little m to d z to ! matt] ?an to foll[ ! j & compreh5sive outl9e :i* y _h sket*$4 ,i flatt] myself1 h[ev]1 t 9 ev]y?+ :i* has dep5d$ on me1 mu* improvem5t w be made1 be=e s int]e/+ a pap] %all h tak5 its la/ =m4 ,be=e conclud+ 8 lett]1 ,madison express$ a hope t ,wa%+ton w\ld reconsid] 8 idea ( retir+ f (fice1 & t ! c\ntry might n1 at s important a conjuncture1 be depriv$ ( ! ine/imable advantage ( hav+ him at ! head ( its c\ncils4 ,on ! #bc;d ( ,may1 ,jeff]son also address$ a long lett] to ,wa%+ton on ! same subject1 /at+ t1 :5 ,wa%+ton fir/ m5tion$ to him 8 purpose ( retir+1 he 0 sil5t1 al?\gh he felt all ! magnitude ( ! ev5t2 because he reflect$ t1 z ! nation w\ld "s day h to walk alone1 if ! essay %\ld be made :ile he 7 alive & look+ on1 !y w\ld d]ive confid5ce f t circum/ance1 & res\rce if x fail$4 ,! public m9d1 moreov]1 0 !n calm & confid5t1 & 9 a favorable /ate = mak+ ! exp]im5t4 ,?is 0 n[ *ang$2 ! public m9d _h become di/urb$ & excit$4 ,!re 0 a det]m9$ purpose 9 _m1 by ! fund+ sy/em1 & o!r plans1 to prep>e ! way = a *ange f ! pres5t ,republican =m ( gov]nm5t to t ( a mon>*y1 ( :i* ! ,engli% con/itution is to be ! model4 ,he conclud$ by decl>+ ! cont9uance ( ,wa%+ton at ! head ( affairs to be ( ! la/ importance4 ,! confid5ce ( ! :ole ,union 0 c5tr$ 9 him4 ,nor? & ,s\? w\ld hang toge!r if !y _h him to hang on2 & 8 be+ at ! helm w\ld be an answ] to e argum5t :i* might be us$ f any qu>t]1 to lead ! p into viol5ce or secession4 ,! lett] ( ,jeff]son 0 n receiv$ by ,wa%+ton until aft] 8 return to ,philadelphia1 & ! purport ( x 0 s pa9ful to him1 t he def]r$ f day to day hav+ any conv]sation ) t /atesman on ! subject4 ,9 reg>d to ! suspicions & appreh5sions :i* 7 haunt+ ,jeff]son's m9d1 ,hamilton express$ himself r\ndly 9 "o ( 8 cab9et pap]s3 ,! idea ( introduc+ a mon>*y or ari/ocracy into ?is c\ntry1 by employ+ ! influ5ce & =ce ( a gov]nm5t cont9ually *ang+ h&s1 t[>ds x1 is "o ( ^? vision>y ?+s t none b madm5 c\ld m$itate1 & t no wise man w believe4 ,if x c\ld be done at all1 :i* is utt]ly incr$ible1 x w\ld require a long s]ies ( "t1 c]ta9ly beyond ! life ( any individual1 to effect x--:o1 !n1 w\ld ent] into su* a plot8 = :at purpose ( int]e/ or ambition8 ,on ! #aj? ( ,july1 ,wa%+ton _h a conv]sation ) ,jeff]son on ! subject ( ! lett]2 & endeavor$ ) 8 usual sup]vis+ & mod]at+ assiduity to allay ! jeal\sies & suspicions :i* 7 di/urb+ ! m9d ( t ard5t politician4 ,^!1 he intimat$1 _h be5 c>ri$ a great deal too f>4 ,!re might be desires1 he said1 among a few 9 ! high] walks ( life1 p>ticul>ly 9 ! great cities1 to *ange ! =m ( gov]nm5t into a mon>*y1 b he did n believe !re 7 any designs2 & he believ$ ! ma9 body ( ! p 9 ! ,ea/]n ,/ates 7 z /eadily = republicanism z 9 ! ,s\!rn4 ,hamilton 0 equally /r5u\s ) ,jeff]son 9 urg+ ^u ,wa%+ton ! policy ( a re-election1 z x reg>d$ ! public good1 & wrote to him fully on ! subject4 ,x 0 ! op9ion ( e "o1 he alleg$1 ) :om he _h conv]s$1 t ! affairs ( ! national gov]nm5t 7 n yet firmly e/abli%$2 t its enemies1 g5]ally speak+1 7 z invet]ate z ev]2 t _! enmity _h be5 %>p5$ by its success & all ! res5tm5ts :i* fl[ f disappo9t$ pr$ictions & mortifi$ vanity2 t a g5]al & /r5u\s ef=t 0 mak+ 9 e ,/ate to place ! adm9i/ration ( x 9 ! h&s ( its enemies1 z if !y 7 its safe/ gu>dians2 t ! p]iod ( ! next ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 0 likely to prove ! crisis ( its national "*2 t if ,wa%+ton cont9u$ 9 (fice1 no?+ mat]ially mis*iev\s 0 to be appreh5d$2 b1 if he %\ld quit1 mu* 0 to be dread$4 ,mr4 ,edmund ,r&olph also1 aft] a long lett] on ! jeop>dy ( ! ,union1 :i* seem$ to him at ! eve ( a crisis1 adds3 ,! fuel :i* has be5 already ga!r$ = combu/ion wants no addition4 ,b h[ awfully might x be increas$1 7 ! viol5ce1 :i* is n[ susp5d$ by a univ]sal submission to y\r pret5sions1 let loose by y\r resignation4 ,n ! cab9et1 m]ely1 divid$ z x 0 9 its political op9ions1 b all p>ties1 h[ev] discordant 9 o!r po9ts1 concurr$ 9 a desire t ,wa%+ton %\ld cont9ue 9 (fice--s truly 0 he reg>d$ z ! *oice ( ! nation4 ,b ?\gh ! cab9et 0 unit$ 9 feel+ on ?is "o subject1 9 o!r respects its diss5sions 7 increas+ 9 virul5ce4 ,wa%+ton _h notic$ ?is gr[+ feud ) excessive pa91 & at l5g? f\nd x necess>y to int]f]e & attempt a reconciliation betwe5 ! w>r+ p>ties4 ,9 ! c\rse ( a lett] to ,jeff]son 7,aug4 #bc;d71 on ! subject ( ,indian ho/ilities1 & ! possibility ( _! be+ furni%$ by =eign ag5ts to *eck1 z f> z possible1 ! rapid increase1 ext5sion1 & consequ5ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ,h[ un=tunate !n1 obs]ves he1 & h[ mu* to be regrett$ t1 :ile we are encompass$ on all sides ) arm$ enemies & insidi\s fri5ds1 int]nal diss5sions %\ld be h>r[+ & te>+ our vitals4 ,! latt]1 to me1 is ! mo/ s]i\s1 ! mo/ al>m+ & ! mo/ afflict+ ( ! two2 & )\t m *>ity = ! op9ions & acts ( "o ano!r 9 gov]nm5tal matt]s1 or "s m infallible crit]ion by :i* ! tru? ( speculative op9ions1 be=e !y h und]gone ! te/ ( exp]i5ce1 are to be prejudg$1 ?an has yet fall5 to ! lot ( fallibility1 ,i believe x w be difficult1 if n impracticable1 to manage ! re9s ( gov]nm5t1 or to keep ! p>ts ( x toge!r2 = if1 in/ead ( lay+ our %\ld]s to ! ma*9e aft] measures are decid$ on1 "o pulls ?is way & ano!r t1 be=e ! utility ( ! ?+ is fairly tri$1 x mu/ inevitably be torn asund]2 &1 9 my op9ion1 ! faire/ prospect ( happ9ess & prosp]ity t ev] 0 pres5t$ to man1 w be lo/ p]haps =ev]4 ,admonitions to ! same purport 7 address$ by him to ,hamilton4 ,hav+ premis$ ^! ?+s1 adds he1 ,i w\ld fa9 hope t lib]al all[ances w be made = ! political op9ions ( ea* o!r2 &1 in/ead ( ^? w\nd+ suspicions & irritat+ *>ges1 ) :i* "s ( our gazettes are s /rongly impregnat$1 & :i* _c fail1 if p]sev]$ 91 ( pu%+ matt]s to extremity1 & !reby te>+ ! ma*9e asund]1 t !re may be mutual =be>ance & temporiz+ yield+ on all sides4 ,)\t ^! ,i d n see h[ ! re9s ( gov]nm5t are to be manag$1 or h[ ! ,union ( ! ,/ates c be mu* long] pres]v$4 ,wa%+ton's solicitude = h>mony 9 8 cab9et _h be5 r5d]$ m anxi\s by public di/urbances 9 "s p>ts ( ! c\ntry4 ,! excise law on ard5t spirits di/ill$ )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 _h1 f ! "t ( its enactm5t by ,congress 9 #agia1 met ) opposition f ! inhabitants ( ! ,we/]n c\nties ( ,p5nsylvania4 ,x _h be5 modifi$ & r5d]$ less (f5sive )9 ! pres5t ye>2 b ! ho/ility to x _h cont9u$4 ,comb9ations 7 =m$ to defeat ! execution ( x1 & ! rev5ue (fic]s 7 riot\sly oppos$ 9 ! execution ( _! duties4 ,det]m9$ to ex]t all ! legal p[]s ) :i* he 0 inve/$ to *eck s d>+ & unw>rantable a _s1 ,wa%+ton1 on ! #ae? ( ,septemb]1 issu$ a proclamation1 w>n+ all p]sons to desi/ f su* unlawful comb9ations & proce$+s1 & requir+ all c\rts1 magi/rates1 & (fic]s to br+ ! infractors ( ! law to ju/ice2 copies ( :i* proclamation 7 s5t to ! gov]nors ( ,p5nsylvania & ( ,nor? & ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 ,,*apt] ,,lxxiii4 ,,wa%+ton',s ,,second ,,t]m4--,,difficulties ,,) ,,! ,,fr5* ,,ambassador4 ,x 0 aft] a long & pa9ful conflict ( feel+s t ,wa%+ton cons5t$ to be a c&idate = a re-election4 ,!re 0 no opposition on ! "p ( ! public1 & ! vote = him 9 ! ,electoral ,college 0 unanim\s4 ,9 a lett] to a fri5d1 he decl>$ himself gratefully impress$ by s di/+ui%$ & honorable a te/imony ( public approbation & confid5ce4 ,george ,cl9ton1 ( ,new ,york1 0 held up = ! vice-presid5cy1 9 opposition to ,john ,adams2 b ! latt] 0 re-elect$ by a majority ( tw5ty-sev5 electoral votes4 ,! session ( ,congress op5$ on ! #e? ( ,novemb]4 ,! cont9uance ( ! ,indian w> =m$ a pa9ful topic 9 ! ,presid5t's address4 ,ef=ts at pacification _h z yet be5 unsuccessful2 two brave (fic]s1 ,colonel ,h>d9 & ,major ,trueman1 :o _h be5 s5t to negotiate ) ! savages1 _h be5 sev]ally murd]$4 ,vigor\s prep>ations 7 !re=e mak+ = an active prosecution ( ho/ilities1 9 :i* ,wayne 0 to take ! field4 ,! facti\s & turbul5t opposition :i* _h be5 made 9 "s p>ts ( ! c\ntry to ! collection ( duties on spiritu\s liquors di/ill$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 0 likewise adv]t$ to by ! ,presid5t1 & a det]m9ation express$ to ass]t & ma9ta9 ! j au?ority ( ! laws4 ,9 a "p ( ! spee* address$ to ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 he express$ a /rong hope t ! /ate ( ! national f9ances 0 n[ suffici5tly matur$ to admit ( an arrangem5t = ! r$emption & dis*>ge ( ! public debt4 ,! address 0 well receiv$ by bo? h\ses1 & a disposition express$ to concur ) ! ,presid5t's views & wi%es4 ,! discussion ( ! subjects to :i* he _h call$ _! att5tion1 soon produc$ vehem5t conflicts ( op9ion 9 ! ,h\se1 m>k+ ! gr[+ virul5ce ( p>ties4 ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 9 report+1 at ! reque/ ( ! ,h\se1 a plan = ! annual r$uction ( s mu* ( ! national debt z ! ,unit$ ,/ates _h a "r to r$eem1 spoke ( ! exp5ses ( ! ,indian w>1 & ! necessity ( additional int]nal taxes4 ,! consid]ation ( ! report 0 p>ri$ or evad$1 & a motion made to r$uce ! milit>y e/abli%m5t4 ,?is gave an opportunity = /]nly criticis+ ! mode 9 :i* ! ,indian w> _h be5 conduct$2 = discuss+ ! comp>ative m]its & co/ ( regul> & militia =ces1 & = inveigh+ aga9/ /&+ armies1 z dang]\s to lib]ty4 ,^! discussions1 :ile !y elicit$ mu* heat1 l$ to no pres5t result1 & gave way to an inquiry into ! conduct ( ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury 9 reg>d to c]ta9 loans1 :i* ! ,presid5t 9 con=mity to acts ( ,congress1 _h au?oriz$ him to make2 b conc]n+ ! managem5t ( :i* he _h n furni%$ detail$ reports to ! legislature4 ,! subject 0 op5$ by ,mr4 ,giles1 ( ,virg9ia1 :o mov$ 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a s]ies ( resolutions seek+ in=mation 9 ! matt]1 & :o foll[$ 8 resolutions by a spee*1 *>g+ ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury ) (ficial misconduct1 & intimat+ t a l>ge balance ( public money _h n be5 acc\nt$ =4 ,a report ( ! ,secret>y gave all ! in=mation desir$2 b ! *>ges aga9/ him cont9u$ to be urg$ ) great acrimony to ! close ( ! session1 :5 !y 7 signally reject$1 n m ?an sixte5 memb]s vot+ = any "o ( !m4 ,wa%+ton1 ?\gh he nev] c\rt$ popul>ity1 0 att5tive to ! signs ( public op9ion1 & dispos$ to be guid$ by !m :5 "r4 ,! "t = ent]+ ^u 8 second t]m ( ,presid5cy 0 at h&4 ,!re _h be5 mu* cavill+ at ! p>ade att5d+ 8 fir/ in/allation4 ,to guide him on ! com+ occasion1 ,wa%+ton call$ ! heads ( dep>tm5ts toge!r1 & desir$ !y w\ld consult ) "o ano!r1 & agree on any *anges !y might consid] = ! bett]1 assur+ !m he w\ld will+ly con=m to :atev] !y %\ld advise4 ,!y held su* consultation1 & ultimately gave _! individual op9ions 9 writ+1 ) reg>d to ! "t1 mann]1 & place ( ! ,presid5t's tak+ ! oa? ( (fice4 ,z !y 7 divid$ 9 op9ion1 & gave no positive advice z to any *ange1 no *ange 0 made4 ,on ! #d? ( ,m>*1 ! oa? 0 publicly adm9i/]$ to ,wa%+ton by ,mr4 ,ju/ice ,cu%+1 9 ! ,s5ate ,*amb]1 9 pres5ce ( ! heads ( dep>tm5ts1 =eign m9i/]s1 su* memb]s ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives z 7 9 t[n1 & z _m o!r spectators z c\ld be accommodat$4 ,x 0 "u gloomy auspices1 a divid$ cab9et1 an increas+ exasp]ation ( p>ties1 a suspicion ( mon>*ial t5d5cies1 & a ?reat5$ abatem5t ( popul>ity1 t ,wa%+ton ent]$ ^u 8 second t]m ( presid5cy4 ,x 0 a port5t\s p]iod 9 ! hi/ory ( ! _w1 = 9 a little :ile came news ( t tragical ev5t1 ! behead+ ( ,l\is ,,xvi4 ,an ev5t foll[$ h>d ^u x to %ake ! quiet ( ! _w4 ,e>ly 9 ,april intellig5ce 0 receiv$ t ,france _h decl>$ w> aga9/ ,engl&4 ,popul> excitem5t 0 n[ w\nd up to ! highe/ pit*4 ,:at1 x 0 ask$1 7 ,am]icans to d 9 su* a juncture8 ,c\ld !y rema9 unconc]n$ spectators ( a conflict betwe5 _! anci5t enemy & republican ,france8 ,%\ld !y fold _! arms & look coldly on a w>1 begun1 x is true1 by ,france1 b ?reat5+ ! subv]sion ( ! republic1 & ! re-e/abli%m5t ( a mon>*ial gov]nm5t8 ,_m1 9 ! wild en?usiasm ( ! mom5t1 w\ld at once h precipitat$ ! c\ntry into a w>4 ,=tunately ?is bellig]5t impulse 0 n g5]al1 & 0 *eck$ by ! calm1 controll+ wisdom ( ,wa%+ton4 ,he 0 at ,m\nt ,v]non :5 he receiv$ news ( ! w>1 & und]/ood t ,am]ican vessels 7 already designat$1 & "s ev5 fitt+ out to s]ve 9 x z private]s4 ,ha/5+ back to ,philadelphia1 he held a cab9et c\ncil on ! #ai? ( ,april to delib]ate on ! measures prop] to be obs]v$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! pres5t crisis2 & to det]m9e ^u a g5]al plan ( conduct = ! ,executive4 ,9 ?is c\ncil x 0 unanim\sly det]m9$ t a proclamation %\ld be issu$ by ! ,presid5t1 =bidd+ ! citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to take "p 9 any ho/ilities on ! seas1 & w>n+ !m aga9/ c>ry+ to ! bellig]5ts any articles deem$ contrab& accord+ to ! mod]n usages ( nations1 & =bidd+ all acts & proce$+s inconsi/5t ) ! duties ( a fri5dly nation t[>ds ^? at w>4 ,x 0 unanim\sly agre$ also1 t %\ld ! republic ( ,france s5d a m9i/] to ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 he %\ld be receiv$4 ,no "o at ! pres5t day que/ions ! wisdom ( ,wa%+ton's proclamation ( neutrality4 ,x 0 our true policy to keep alo( f ,european w>1 9 :i* our p[] w\ld be ineffici5t1 our loss c]ta94 ,! measure1 h[ev]1 0 at v>iance ) ! en?usia/ic feel+s & excit$ passions ( a l>ge portion ( ! citiz5s4 ,!y treat$ x = a "t ) "s =be>ance1 out ( long-*]i%$ rev]5ce = ,wa%+ton's "n2 b 8 popul>ity1 hi!rto unlimit$1 0 no pro( aga9/ ! inflam$ /ate ( public feel+4 ,! proclamation 0 /igmatiz$ z a royal edict2 a d>+ assumption ( p[]2 an op5 manife/ation ( p>tiality = ,engl& & ho/ility to ,france4 ,wa%+ton saw t a deadly bl[ 0 aim$ at 8 influ5ce & 8 adm9i/ration1 & t bo? 7 at haz>d2 b he 0 conv9c$ t neutrality 0 ! true national policy1 & he resolv$ to ma9ta9 x1 :atev] might be 8 imm$iate loss ( popul> favor4 ,8 resolution 0 soon put to ! te/4 ,! ,fr5* republic _h rec5tly appo9t$ ,edmond ,*>les ,g5et1 or ',citiz5 ,g5et1' z he 0 /yl$1 m9i/] to ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,he 0 repres5t$ z a "y man ( good p>ts1 v well educat$1 & ( an ard5t temp]4 ,a lett] f ,g\v]neur ,morris at t "t m9i/] to ,france appris$ ,mr4 ,jeff]son t ! ,executive ,c\ncil _h furni%$ ,g5et ) ?ree hundr$ blank commissions = private]s1 to be giv5 cl&e/9ely to su* p]sons z he might f9d 9 ,am]ica incl9$ to take !m4 ,g5et's conduct prov$ ! correctness ( ?is in=mation4 ,he _h l&$ at ,*>le/on1 ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 f ! ,fr5* frigate1 ! ,ambuscade1 on ! #h? ( ,april1 a %ort "t be=e ! proclamation ( neutrality1 & 0 receiv$ ) great rejoic+ & extravagant demon/rations ( respect4 ,8 l&+ at a port sev]al hundr$ miles f ! seat ( gov]nm5t 0 a s+ul> move = a diplomat2 b 8 object 9 s do+ 0 soon evid5t4 ,x is usual = a =eign m9i/] to pres5t 8 cr$5tials to ! gov]nm5t to :i* he comes1 & be receiv$ by x 9 =m be=e he presumes to ent] ^u ! ex]cise ( 8 functions4 ,citiz5 ,g5et1 h[ev]1 did n /op = ^! =malities4 ,confid5t 9 8 nature1 heat$ 9 8 zeal1 & flu%$ ) ! popul> w>m? ( 8 reception1 he c\ld n pause to consid] ! proprieties ( 8 mission & ! delicate responsibilities involv$ 9 diplomacy4 ,! contiguity ( ,*>le/on to ! ,we/ ,indies made x a favorable port = fitt+ out private]s aga9/ ! trade ( ^! isl&s2 & dur+ ,g5et's %ort soj\rn !re he issu$ commissions = arm+ & equipp+ vessels ( w> = t purpose1 & mann+ !m ) ,am]icans4 ,9 ! latt] "p ( ,april1 ,g5et set out = ! nor? by l&4 ,z he proce$$ on 8 j\rney1 ! newspap]s teem$ ) acc\nts ( ! processions & addresses ) :i* he 0 greet$1 & ! fe/ivities :i* celebrat$ 8 arrival at ea* place4 ,on ! #af? ( ,may he arriv$ at ,philadelphia4 ,8 bellig]5t op]ations at ,*>le/on _h already be5 made a subject ( compla9t to ! gov]nm5t by ,mr4 ,hammond1 ! ,briti% m9i/]2 b !y produc$ no abatem5t 9 ! public en?usiasm4 ,on ! foll[+ day1 v>i\s societies & a l>ge body ( citiz5s wait$ ^u him ) addresses1 recall+ ) gratitude ! aid giv5 by ,france 9 ! a*ievem5t ( ,am]ican indep5d5ce1 & extoll+ & rejoic+ 9 ! success ( ! arms ( ! ,fr5* republic4 ,on ! same day1 be=e ,g5et _h pres5t$ 8 cr$5tials & be5 ackn[l$g$ by ! ,presid5t1 he 0 invit$ to a gr& republican d9n]1 at :i*1 we are told1 ! company unit$ 9 s++ ! ,m>seilles ,hymn4 ,on ! #ah? ( ,may1 ,g5et pres5t$ 8 lett] ( cr$5ce to ! ,presid5t3 by :om1 not)/&+ 8 late unw>rantable proce$+s at ,*>le/on1 he 0 well receiv$4 ,wa%+ton tak+ ! occasion to express 8 s9c]e reg>d = ! ,fr5* nation4 ,! acts ( ?is diplomatic p]sonage at ,*>le/on _h n be5 ! sole gr\nd ( ! compla9t pref]r$ by ! ,briti% m9i/]4 ,! capture ( ! ,briti% vessel1 ! ,grange1 by ! frigate ,ambuscade1 =m$ a grav] "o4 ,occurr+ )9 our wat]s1 x 0 a cle> usurpation ( national sov]eignty1 & a violation ( neutral rights4 ,! ,briti% m9i/] dem&$ a re/itution ( ! prize1 & ! cab9et 7 unanim\sly ( op9ion t re/itution %\ld be made2 nor 0 !re any difficulty ) ! ,fr5* m9i/] on ?is head2 b re/itution 0 likewise claim$ ( o!r vessels captur$ on ! high seas & br\ght into port by ! private]s au?oriz$ by ,g5et4 ,9 reg>d to ^! !re 0 a diff]5ce ( s5tim5t 9 ! cab9et4 ,hamilton & ,knox 7 ( op9ion t ! gov]nm5t %\ld int]pose to re/ore ! prizes2 x be+ ! duty ( a neutral nation to rem$y any injury su/a9$ by armam5ts fitt$ out 9 its ports4 ,jeff]son & ,r&olph cont5d$ t ! case %\ld be left to ! decision ( ! c\rts ( ju/ice4 ,if ! c\rts adjudg$ ! commissions issu$ by ,g5et to be invalid1 !y w\ld1 ( c\rse1 decide ! captures made "u !m to be void1 & ! prop]ty to rema9 9 ! orig9al own]s2 if1 on ! o!r h&1 ! legal "r to ! prop]ty _h be5 transf]r$ to ! captors1 !y w\ld s decide4 ,see+ ?is diff]5ce ( op9ion 9 ! cab9et1 ,wa%+ton res]v$ ! po9t = fur!r delib]ation2 b direct$ ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate to communicate to ! m9i/]s ( ,france & ,brita9 ! pr9ciples 9 :i* !y concurr$2 ^! be+ consid]$ z settl$4 ,circul> lett]s1 also1 7 address$ to ! gov]nors ( sev]al ,/ates1 requir+ _! co-op]ation1 ) =ce1 if necess>y1 to c>ry out ! rules agre$ ^u4 ,g5et took umbrage at ^! decisions ( ! gov]nm5t1 & express$ 8 dissatisfaction 9 a lett]1 compla9+ ( !m z violations ( natural "r1 & subv]sive ( ! exi/+ treaties betwe5 ! two nations4 ,8 lett]1 ?\gh some:at want+ 9 /rict decorum ( language1 induc$ a review ( ! subject 9 ! cab9et2 & he 0 in=m$ t no reason appe>$ = *ang+ ! sy/em adopt$4 ,he 0 fur!r in=m$ t1 9 ! op9ion ( ! executive1 ! vessels :i* _h be5 illegally equipp$ %\ld dep>t f ! ports ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,g5et 0 n dispos$ to acquiesce 9 ^! decisions4 ,he 0 aw>e ( ! grateful feel+s ( ! nation to ,france2 ( ! popul> disposition to g all l5g?s1 %ort ( w>1 9 h] favor2 ( ! popul> idea t republican int]e/s 7 id5tical on bo? sides ( ! ,atlantic2 t a royal triumph ov] republicanism 9 ,europe w\ld be foll[$ by a comb9ation to de/roy x 9 ?is c\ntry4 ,! p1 he ?\ght1 7 ) him1 if ,wa%+ton 0 n1 & he believ$ ! latt] w\ld n d>e to risk 8 popul>ity 9 ?w>t+ _! en?usiasm4 ,he p]si/$1 !re=e1 9 disreg>d+ ! decisions ( ! gov]nm5t1 & spoke ( !m z a dep>ture f ! obligations x ow$ to ,france2 a c[>dly ab&onm5t ( fri5ds :5 dang] m5ac$4 ,ano!r ev5t add$ to ! irritation ( ,g5et4 ,two ,am]ican citiz5s1 :om he _h engag$ at ,*>le/on to cruise 9 ! s]vice ( ,france1 7 arre/$ on bo>d ( ! private]1 conduct$ to prison1 & prosecutions comm5c$ aga9/ !m4 ,! indignant feel+s ( ,g5et 7 v5t$ 9 an extraord9>y lett] to ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate4 ,:5 speak+ ( _! arre/1 ,! crime laid to _! *>ge1 writes he--! crime :i* my m9d _c conceive1 & :i* my p5 almo/ refuses to /ate--is ! s]v+ ( ,france1 & def5d+ ) h] *ildr5 ! common glori\s cause ( lib]ty4 ,! l(ty & indignant tone ( ?is lett] _h no effect 9 %ak+ ! det]m9ation ( gov]nm5t1 or obta9+ ! release ( ! prison]s4 ,wa%+ton confesses1 h[ev]1 t he 0 v mu* hurri$ & p]plex$ by ! disputes1 memorials1 & :at n1 ) :i* he 0 pe/]$1 by "o or o!r ( ! p[]s at w>4 ,x 0 a sore trial ( 8 equanimity1 8 imp>tiality & 8 discrim9ation1 & wore ^u 8 spirits & 8 heal?4 ,9 ! latt] "p ( ,july1 ,wa%+ton 0 sudd5ly call$ to ,m\nt ,v]non by ! dea? ( ,mr4 ,:it+1 ! manag] ( 8 e/ates4 ,dur+ 8 brief abs5ce f ! seat ( gov]nm5t1 occurr$ ! case ( ! ,little ,s>ah4 ,?is 0 a ,briti% m]*ant vessel :i* _h be5 captur$ by a ,fr5* private]1 & br\ght into ,philadelphia1 :]e %e _h be5 arm$ & equipp$ = private]+2 mann$ ) "o hundr$ & tw5ty m51 _m ( !m ,am]icans1 & h] "n *ang$ into t ( ,le ,petit ,democrat4 ,?is1 ( c\rse1 0 9 violation ( ,wa%+ton's decision1 :i* _h be5 communicat$ to ,g5et4 ,g5]al ,miffl91 n[ ,gov]nor ( ,p5nsylvania1 be+ in=m$1 on ! #f? ( ,july1 t ! vessel 0 to sail ! next day1 s5t 8 secret>y1 ,mr4 ,dallas1 at midnight to ,g5et1 to p]suade him to deta9 h] until ! ,presid5t %\ld arrive1 intimat+ t o!rwise =ce w\ld be us$ to prev5t h] dep>ture4 ,g5et flew into "o ( ! transports ( passion to :i* he 0 prone2 contra/$ ! treatm5t exp]i5c$ by him f ! (fic]s ( gov]nm5t1 ) ! atta*m5t to 8 nation pr(ess$ by ! p at l>ge2 decl>$ t ! ,presid5t 0 n ! sov]eign ( ! c\ntry1 & _h no "r1 )\t consult+ ,congress1 to give su* in/ructions z he _h issu$ to ! ,/ate ,gov]nors2 ?reat5$ to appeal f 8 decision to ! p1 & to repel =ce by =ce1 %\ld an attempt be made to seize ! private]4 ,appris$ ( ?is m5ace1 ,gov]nor ,miffl9 =?) ord]$ out "o hundr$ & tw5ty ( ! militia to take possession ( ! private]1 & communicat$ ! circum/ances ( ! case to ! cab9et4 ,mr4 ,jeff]son n[ took ! matt] 9 h&1 &1 on ! #g? ( ,july1 9 an int]view ) ,g5et1 repeat$ ! reque/ t ! private] be deta9$ until ! arrival ( ! ,presid5t4 ,g5et1 he writes1 in/antly took up ! subject 9 a v high tone1 & w5t into an imm5se field ( declamation & compla9t4 ,jeff]son made a few ef=ts to be he>d1 b1 f9d+ !m ineffectual1 suff]$ ! torr5t ( vitup]ation to p\r on4 ,:5 ,g5et _h subsid$ into coolness1 ,jeff]son press$ ! det5tion ( ! ,little ,s>ah until ! ,presid5t's return2 intimat+ t h] previ\s dep>ture w\ld be consid]$ a v s]i\s (f5ce4 ,g5et made no promise1 b express$ himself v happy to be able to in=m ,mr4 ,jeff]son t ! vessel 0 n 9 a /ate ( read9ess2 %e _h to *ange h] position t day1 he said1 & fall d[n ! riv]1 some:]e ab\t ! l[] end ( ! t[n1 = ! conv5i5ce ( tak+ "s ?+s on bo>d1 & w\ld n dep>t yet4 ,jeff]son 0 accord+ly impress$ ) ! belief t ! private] w\ld rema9 9 ! riv] until ! ,presid5t %\ld decide on h] case1 &1 on communicat+ ?is conviction to ! gov]nor1 ! latt] ord]$ ! militia to be dismiss$4 ,wa%+ton arriv$ at ,philadelphia on ! #aa? ( ,july1 :5 pap]s requir+ in/ant att5tion 7 put into 8 h&s4 ,!y relat$ to ! case ( ! ,little ,s>ah1 & 7 f ,jeff]son1 :o1 be+ ill ) fev]1 _h retir$ to 8 seat 9 ! c\ntry4 ,no?+ c\ld exce$ ! displeasure ( ,wa%+ton :5 he exam9$ ^! pap]s4 ,9 a cab9et c\ncil held ! next day1 x 0 det]m9$ to deta9 9 port all private]s :i* _h be5 equipp$ )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by any ( ! bellig]5t p[]s4 ,no "t 0 lo/ 9 communicat+ ?is det]m9ation to ,g5et2 b1 9 defiance ( x1 ! vessel sail$ on h] cruise4 ,x mu/ h be5 a sev]e trial ( ,wa%+ton's _s to see 8 au?ority ?us brav$ & insult$1 & to f9d t ! p1 not)/&+ ! indignity ?us (f]$ to _! *ief magi/rate1 sid$ ) ! aggressors1 & exult$ 9 _! op5 defiance ( 8 neutral policy4 ,fre% mortifications await$ him1 f ! di/emp]$ /ate ( public s5tim5t4 ,! trial came on ( ,gideon ,h5field1 an ,am]ican citiz51 prosecut$ "u ! advice ( ! ,attorney-,g5]al1 = hav+ enli/$1 at ,*>le/on1 on bo>d ( a ,fr5* private] :i* _h br\ght prizes into ! port ( ,philadelphia4 ,! populace took "p ) ,h5field4 ,he _h enli/$ be=e ! proclamation ( neutrality _h be5 publi%$1 & ev5 if he _h enli/$ at a lat] date1 0 he to be puni%$ = engag+ ) _! anci5t ally1 ,france1 9 ! cause ( lib]ty aga9/ ! royal despots ( ,europe8 ,8 acquittal expos$ ,wa%+ton to ! obloquy ( hav+ attempt$ a measure :i* ! laws w\ld n ju/ify4 ,x %[$ him1 moreov]1 ! futility ( attempts at puni%m5t = infractions ( ! rules proclaim$ = ! pres]vation ( neutrality2 :ile ! clamor\s rejoic+ by :i* ! acquittal ( ,h5field _h be5 celebrat$1 ev9c$ ! popul> disposition to ?w>t t l9e ( policy :i* he consid]$ mo/ calculat$ to promote ! public good4 ,no?+1 h[ev]1 c\ld induce him to sw]ve f t policy4 ,hi!rto ,wa%+ton _h ex]cis$ great =be>ance t[>d ! ,fr5* m9i/]1 not)/&+ ! little respect %[n by ! latt] to ! rights ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 b ! (ficial communications ( ,g5et 7 becom+ too (f5sive & insult+ to be long] tol]at$4 ,meet+s ( ! heads ( dep>tm5ts & ! ,attorney-,g5]al 7 held at ! ,presid5t's on ! #a/ & #b;d ( ,augu/1 9 :i* ! :ole ( ! (ficial correspond5ce & conduct ( ,g5et 0 pass$ 9 review2 & x 0 agre$ t 8 recall %\ld be desir$4 ,x 0 propos$ t a publication ( ! :ole correspond5ce1 & a /atem5t ( ! proce$+s1 %\ld be made by way ( appeal to ! p4 ,?is produc$ animat$ debates4 ,hamilton spoke ) great w>m? 9 favor ( an appeal4 ,jeff]son oppos$ x4 ,g5et1 said he1 w appeal also2 x w become a conte/ betwe5 ! ,presid5t & ,g5et4 ,wa%+ton1 already we>y & impati5t "u ! incessant diss5sions ( 8 cab9et1 0 /ung by ! sugge/ion t he might be held up z 9 conflict ) ,g5et1 & subject$1 z he _h be51 to ! ribaldry ( ! press4 ,at ?is unlucky mom5t ,knox blund]$ =? ) a specim5 ( ! sc&al\s libels already 9 circulation2 a pasqu9ade lately pr9t$1 call$ ! ,fun]al ( ,george ,wa%+ton1 :]e9 ! ,presid5t 0 repres5t$ z plac$ ^u a guillot9e1 a horrible p>ody on ! late decapitation ( ! ,fr5* ,k+4 ,! ,presid5t1 writes ,jeff]son1 n[ bur/ =? into "o ( ^? transports ( passion beyond 8 control2 inveigh$ aga9/ ! p]sonal abuse :i* _h be5 be/[$ ^u him1 & defi$ any man on e>? to produce a s+le act ( 8 s9ce he _h be5 9 ! gov]nm5t t _h n be5 done on ! pure/ motives4 ,he _h nev] rep5t$ b once ! hav+ slipp$ ! mom5t ( resign+ 8 (fice1 & t 0 e mom5t s9ce4 ,9 ! agony ( 8 he>t he decl>$ t he _h r be 9 8 grave ?an 9 8 pres5t situation2 t he _h r be on 8 f>m ?an to be made emp]or ( ! _w--& yet1 said he1 indignantly1 !y are *>g+ me ) want+ to be a k+6 ,all 7 sil5t dur+ ?is bur/ ( feel+--a pause ensu$--x 0 difficult to resume ! "q4 ,wa%+ton1 h[ev]1 :o _h recov]$ 8 equanimity1 put an end to ! difficulty4 ,!re 0 no necessity1 he said1 = decid+ ! matt] at pres5t2 p]haps ev5ts w\ld %[ :e!r ! appeal w\ld be necess>y or n4 ,wa%+ton _h hi!rto be5 annoy$ & p]plex$ by hav+ to manage a divid$ cab9et2 he 0 n[ ?reat5$ ) t cab9et's dissolution4 ,mr4 ,hamilton _h in=m$ him by lett]1 t private z well z public reasons _h det]m9$ him to retire f (fice t[>ds ! close ( ! next session2 probably ) a view to give ,congress an opportunity to exam9e into 8 conduct4 ,n[ came a lett] f ,mr4 ,jeff]son1 dat$ ,july #ca/1 9 :i* he ann\nc$ 8 int5tion to )draw2 at ! close ( ! ensu+ mon? ( ,septemb]1 ,i %all beg leave to retire to sc5es ( great] tranquillity1 f ^? = :i* ,i am e day m & m conv9c$ t nei!r my tal5ts1 tone ( m9d1 nor "t ( life fit me4 ,wa%+ton 0 bo? griev$ & emb>rass$ by ?is notification4 ,full ( conc]n1 he call$ ^u ,jeff]son at 8 c\ntry resid5ce ne> ,philadelphia2 pictur$ 8 deep di/ress at f9d+ himself1 9 ! pres5t p]plex+ juncture ( affairs1 ab\t to be des]t$ by ^? ( 8 cab9et on ^: c\nsel he _h c\nt$1 & ^: places he knew n :]e to f9d p]sons compet5t to supply2 &1 9 8 *agr91 aga9 express$ 8 rep5tance t he himself _h n resign$ z he _h once m$itat$4 ,! public m9d1 he w5t on to obs]ve1 0 9 an al>m+ /ate ( f]m5t2 political comb9ations ( v>i\s k9ds 7 =m+2 :]e all ?is w\ld end he knew n4 ,a new ,congress 0 to assemble1 m num]\s ?an ! la/1 p]haps ( a diff]5t _s2 ! fir/ expressions ( its s5tim5ts w\ld be important1 & x w\ld relieve him consid]ably if ,jeff]son w\ld rema9 9 (fice1 if x 7 only until ! end ( ! session4 ,wa%+ton _h ! highe/ op9ion ( ,jeff]son's abilities1 8 k ( =eign affairs1 8 ?or\gh patriotism2 & x 0 8 e>ne/ desire to reta9 him 9 8 cab9et ?r\gh ! :ole ( ! ensu+ session ( ,congress2 be=e ! close ( :i* he tru/$ ! affairs ( ! c\ntry relat+ to =eign p[]s1 ,indian di/urbances1 & int]nal policy1 w\ld h tak5 a m decisive1 & x 0 to be hop$ agreeable =m ?an !y !n _h4 ,a compromise 0 ev5tually made1 accord+ to :i* ,jeff]son 0 to be all[$ a tempor>y abs5ce 9 ! autumn1 & on 8 return 0 to cont9ue 9 (fice until ,janu>y4 ,9 ! meantime ,g5et _h proce$$ to ,new ,york1 :i* 0 j !n 9 a great agitation4 ,! frigate ,ambuscade1 :ile an*or$ 9 ! h>bor1 _h be5 *all5g$ to s+le combat by ! ,briti% frigate ,bo/on1 ,capta9 ,c\rtney1 :i* 0 cruis+ (f ! ,hook4 ,! *all5ge 0 accept$2 a sev]e action ensu$2 ,c\rtney 0 kill$2 & ! ,bo/on1 mu* damag$1 0 oblig$ to /& = ,halifax4 ,! ,ambuscade return$ triumphant to ,new ,york1 & ent]$ ! port amid ! en?usia/ic *e]s ( ! populace4 ,on ! same day1 a ,fr5* fleet ( fifte5 sail arriv$ f ! ,*esapeake & an*or$ 9 ! ,hudson riv]4 ,! (fic]s & crews 7 objects ( unb\nd$ favor ) all :o incl9$ to ! ,fr5* cause4 ,9 ! mid/ ( ?is excitem5t1 ! r++ ( bells & ! fir+ ( cannon ann\nc$ t ,citiz5 ,g5et 0 arriv$ at ,p[les ,hook ,f]ry1 directly opposite ! city4 ,!re 0 an imm$iate assemblage ( ! republican p>ty 9 ! fields n[ call$ ! ,p>k4 ,a committee 0 appo9t$ to escort ,g5et into ! city4 ,he ent]$ x amid ! almo/ frantic *e]+s ( ! populace4 ,addresses 7 made to him1 express+ devot$ atta*m5t to ! ,fr5* republic1 & abjur+ all neutrality 9 reg>d to its h]oic /ruggle4 ,9 ! mid/ ( 8 self-gratulation & complac5cy1 h[ev]1 he receiv$ a lett] f ,mr4 ,jeff]son 7,sept4 #ae71 acqua9t+ him ) ! measures tak5 to procure 8 recall1 & inclos+ a copy ( ! lett] writt5 = t purpose to ! ,am]ican m9i/] at ,p>is4 ,x 0 add$1 t1 out ( anxi\s reg>d le/ ! int]e/s ( ,france might suff]1 ! ,executive w\ld1 9 ! meantime1 receive 8 7,m4 ,g5et's7 communications 9 writ+1 & admit ! cont9uance ( 8 functions s long z !y %\ld be re/ra9$ )9 ! law z !ret(ore ann\nc$ to him1 & %\ld be ( ! t5or usually obs]v$ t[>ds indep5d5t nations1 by ! repres5tative ( a fri5dly p[] resid+ ) !m4 ,! lett] ( ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate ?rew ,g5et into a viol5t passion1 & produc$ a reply 7,sept4 #ah71 writt5 :ile he 0 /ill 9 a great heat4 ,un=tunately = ,g5et's ephem]al popul>ity1 a rumor got abroad t he _h express$ a det]m9ation to appeal f ! ,presid5t to ! p4 ,! _s ( audacity ?us manife/$ by a =eign m9i/] %ock$ ! national pride4 ,meet+s 7 held 9 e "p ( ! ,union to express ! public feel+ 9 ! matt]4 ,9 ^! meet+s ! proclamation ( neutrality & ! sy/em ( measures fl[+ f x1 7 su/a9$1 p>tly f a conviction ( _! wisdom & ju/ice1 b m f an undim9i%$ affection = ! p]son & "* ( ,wa%+ton2 = _m :o did n esp\se 8 views1 7 ready to support him 9 ! ex]cise ( 8 con/itutional functions4 ,,*apt] ,,lxxiv4 ,,neutrality4--,,:iskey ,,insurrection4--,,wayne',s ,,success ,,aga9/ ,,! ,,indians4 ,:ile ! neutrality ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 s jeal\sly gu>d$ by ,wa%+ton1 0 endang]$ by ! intrigues ( ! ,fr5* m9i/]1 x 0 put to imm95t haz>d by ill-advis$ measures ( ! ,briti% cab9et4 ,!re 0 su* a sc>city 9 ,france1 9 consequ5ce ( ! failure ( ! crops1 t a fam9e 0 appreh5d$4 ,engl&1 avail+ h]self ( h] naval asc5d5cy1 det]m9$ to increase ! di/ress ( h] rival by cutt+ (f all h] supplies f abroad4 ,9 ,june1 #agic1 !re=e1 h] cruis]s 7 in/ruct$ to deta9 all vessels b\nd to ,france ) c>goes ( corn1 fl\r1 or meal1 take !m into port1 unload !m1 pur*ase ! c>goes1 make a prop] all[ance = ! freight1 & !n release ! vessels2 or to all[ ! ma/]s ( !m1 on a /ipulat$ security1 to dispose ( _! c>goes 9 a port 9 amity ) ,engl&4 ,?is measure gave umbrage to all p>ties 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & br\ght out an e>ne/ remon/rance f ! gov]nm5t1 z be+ a violation ( ! law ( neutrals1 & indef5sible on any prop] con/ruction ( ! law ( nations4 ,ano!r grievance :i* help$ to swell ! tide ( res5tm5t aga9/ ,great ,brita91 0 ! frequ5t impressm5t ( ,am]ican seam51 a wrong to :i* !y 7 p>ticul>ly expos$ f national simil>ity4 ,to ^! may be add$ ! p]si/5ce ( ,great ,brita9 9 hold+ ! po/s to ! s\? ( ! lakes1 :i*1 accord+ to treaty /ipulations1 ought to h be5 giv5 up4 ,wa%+ton did n feel himself 9 a position to press our rights "u ! treaty1 ) ! vigor\s h& t "s w\ld urge2 que/ions hav+ ris5 9 "s ( ! ,/ate c\rts1 to ob/ruct ! fulfilm5t ( our "p ( x1 :i* reg>d$ ! paym5t ( ,briti% debts contract$ be=e ! w>4 ,! ho/ilities ( ! ,indians nor? ( ! ,ohio1 by _m attribut$ to ,briti% wiles1 /ill cont9u$4 ,! attempts at an amicable negotiation _h prov$ z fruitless z ,wa%+ton _h anticipat$4 ,! troops "u ,wayne _h1 !re=e1 tak5 ! field to act (f5sively2 b f ! lat5ess ( ! season1 _h =m$ a w9t] camp ne> ! site ( ! pres5t city ( ,c9c9nati1 :5ce ,wayne 0 to op5 8 campaign 9 ! ensu+ spr+4 ,congress assembl$ on ! #b;d ( ,decemb] 7#agic71 ) v>i\s causes ( exasp]ation at "w2 ! intrigues ( ,g5et & ! aggressions ( ,engl&1 unit+ to aggravate to a degree ( infatuation ! p>tiality = ,france1 & r5d] imm95t ! *ance ( a =eign w>4 ,wa%+ton1 9 8 op5+ spee*1 aft] express+ 8 deep & respectful s5se ( ! r5ew$ te/imony ( public approbation manife/$ 9 8 re-election1 proce$$ to /ate ! measures he _h tak51 9 consequ5ce ( ! w> 9 ,europe1 to protect ! rights & int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ma9ta9 peaceful relations ) ! bellig]5t p>ties4 ,/ill he press$ ^u ,congress ! necessity ( plac+ ! c\ntry 9 a condition ( complete def5ce4 ,"o "p ( 8 spee* convey$ an impressive admonition to ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives3 ,no pecuni>y consid]ation is m urg5t ?an ! regul> r$emption & dis*>ge ( ! public debt2 9 none c delay be m injuri\s1 or an economy ( "t m valuable4 ,! necessity ( augm5t+ ! public rev5ue 9 a degree comm5surate ) ! objects sugge/$1 0 likewise t\*$ ^u4 ,! *oice ( speak] %[$ t !re 0 a majority ( t5 aga9/ ! adm9i/ration1 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 yet x 0 manife/1 f ! affectionate answ] on ! #f?1 ( ! two ,h\ses1 to ,wa%+ton's spee*1 & ! satisfaction express$ at 8 re-election1 t he 0 n includ$ 9 ! opposition :i*1 f ?is act1 appe>$ to await 8 political sy/em4 ,not)/&+ ! popul> f]m5t 9 favor ( ,france1 bo? ,h\ses seem to h approv$ ! c\rse pursu$ by ,wa%+ton 9 reg>d to t c\ntry2 & z to 8 proclamation ( neutrality1 :ile ! ,h\se approv$ ( x 9 gu>d$ t]ms1 ! ,s5ate pron\nc$ x a measure well-tim$ & wise2 manife/+ a wat*ful solicitude = ! welf>e ( ! nation1 & calculat$ to promote x4 ,e>ly 9 ! session1 ,mr4 ,jeff]son1 9 compliance ) a requisition :i* ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives _h made1 ,feb4 #bc1 #agia1 furni%$ an able & compreh5sive report ( ! /ate ( trade ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) diff]5t c\ntries2 ! nature & ext5t ( exports & imports1 & ! am\nt ( tonnage ( ! ,am]ican %ipp+3 specify+1 also1 ! v>i\s re/rictions & prohibitions by :i* our comm]ce 0 emb>rass$1 & 9 "s in/ances1 almo/ ru9$4 ,two me?ods1 he said1 pres5t$ !mselves1 by :i* ^! imp$im5ts might be remov$1 modifi$1 or c\nt]act$2 fri5dly arrangem5t or c\nt]vail+ legislation4 ,fri5dly arrangem5ts 7 pref]able ) all :o w\ld come into !m1 & we %\ld c>ry into su* arrangem5ts all ! lib]ality & _s ( accommodation :i* ! nature ( ! case w\ld admit4 ,b1 he adds1 %\ld any nation cont9ue its sy/em ( prohibitive duties & regulations1 x behooves u to protect our citiz5s1 _! comm]ce1 & navigation1 by c\nt] prohibitions1 duties1 & regulations4 ,) ?is able & elaborate report1 ,jeff]son clos$ 8 labors z ,secret>y ( ,/ate4 ,wa%+ton _h be5 especially s5sible ( ! tal5ts & integrity display$ by ,jeff]son dur+ ! clos+ ye> ( 8 secret>y%ip1 & p>ticul>ly ?r\gh\t ?is ,fr5* p]plexity1 & _h rec5tly made a la/ attempt1 b an unsuccessful "o1 to p]suade him to rema9 9 ! cab9et4 ,! place ?us made vacant 0 fill$ by ,mr4 ,edmond ,r&olph1 ^: (fice ( ,attorney-,g5]al 0 conf]r$ on ,mr4 ,william ,brad=d1 ( ,p5nsylvania4 ,! report ( ,mr4 ,jeff]son on comm]cial int]c\rse1 0 soon tak5 up 9 ! ,h\se 9 a committee ( ! :ole4 ,a s]ies ( resolutions bas$ on x1 & relat+ to ! privileges & re/rictions ( ! comm]ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 7 introduc$ by ,mr4 ,madison1 & became ! subject ( a w>m & acrimoni\s debate4 ,! report upheld ! policy ( turn+ ! c\rse ( trade f ,engl& to ,france1 by discrim9ations 9 favor ( ! latt]2 & ! resolutions 7 to ! same purport4 ,! idea 0 to oppose comm]cial resi/ance to comm]cial injury2 to en=ce a p]fect comm]cial equality by retaliat+ impositions1 assum+ t ! comm]cial sy/em ( ,great ,brita9 0 ho/ile to ! ,unit$ ,/ates--a position /rongly d5i$ by "s ( ! debat]s4 ,?\gh ! subject 01 or might seem to be1 ( a purely comm]cial nature1 x 0 inevitably mix$ up ) political consid]ations1 accord+ z a favorable incl9ation to ,engl& or ,france 0 appreh5d$4 ,! debate1 :i* _h comm5c$ on ! #ac? ( ,janu>y1 7#agid17 0 protract$ to ! #c;d ( ,febru>y1 :5 ! "q be+ tak5 on ! fir/ resolution1 x 0 c>ri$ by a majority ( only five1 s ne>ly 7 p>ties divid$4 ,! fur!r consid]ation ( ! rema9+ resolutions 0 po/pon$ to ,m>*1 :5 x 0 resum$1 b1 9 consequ5ce ( ! new complexion ( affairs1 0 susp5d$ )\t a decision4 ,! next legislative movem5t 0 also productive ( a w>m debate1 ?\gh connect$ ) a subject :i* appeal$ to ! sympa?ies ( ! :ole nation4 ,alg]9e corsairs _h captur$ elev5 ,am]ican m]*ant vessels1 & upw>ds ( "o hundr$ prison]s1 & ! reg5cy manife/$ a disposition = fur!r outrages4 ,a bill 0 introduc$ into ,congress propos+ a =ce ( six frigates1 to protect ! comm]ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates aga9/ ! cruis]s ( ?is piratical p[]4 ,! bill met ) /r5u\s opposition1 b 0 ev5tually pass$ by bo? ,h\ses4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ?is session1 fre% in/ances _h come be=e ! gov]nm5t ( ! mis*iev\s activity & audacity ( ,g5et2 %[+ t1 n cont5t ) compromis+ ! neutrality ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates at sea1 he 0 attempt+ to endang] x by l&4 ,f docum5ts receiv$1 x appe>$ t 9 ,novemb] he _h s5t emiss>ies to ,k5tucky1 to enroll ,am]ican citiz5s 9 an exp$ition aga9/ ,new ,orleans1 & ! ,spani% possessions2 furni%+ !m ) blank commissions = ! purpose4 ,x 0 an ent]prise 9 :i* ! adv5tur\s p ( t ,/ate 7 ready en\gh to emb>k1 ?r\gh en?usiasm = ! ,fr5* nation & impati5ce at ! delay ( ,spa9 to op5 ! navigation ( ! ,mississippi4 ,ano!r exp$ition 0 to proce$ aga9/ ! ,floridas2 m5 = ! purpose to be enli/$ at ! ,s\?1 to r5dezv\s 9 ,georgia1 & to be aid$ by a body ( ,indians & by a ,fr5* fleet1 %\ld "o arrive on ! coa/4 ,a proclamation f ,gov]nor ,m\ltrie *eck$ all su* enli/m5ts 9 ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 ,docum5ts relat+ to ^! transactions 7 communicat$ to ,congress by ,wa%+ton e>ly 9 ,janu>y4 ,b1 ?\gh ! exp$ition set on foot 9 ,s\? ,c>ol9a _h be5 *eck$1 x 0 subsequ5tly report$ t ! "o 9 ,k5tucky aga9/ ,l\isiana1 0 /ill 9 progress & ab\t to desc5d ! ,ohio4 ,^! s*emes %[$ su* det]m9$ purpose1 on ! "p ( ,g5et1 to und]m9e ! peace ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 t ,wa%+ton1 )\t wait+ a reply to ! dem& = 8 recall1 resolv$ to keep no fur!r t]ms ) t headlong diplomat4 ,9 a cab9et c\ncil x 0 det]m9$ to sup]s$e 8 diplomatic functions1 deprive him ( ! consequ5t privileges1 & arre/ 8 p]son2 a message to ,congress1 av[+ su* det]m9ation1 0 prep>$1 b at ?is critical juncture came despat*es f ,g\v]neur ,morris ann\nc+ 8 recall4 ,mr4 ,fau*et1 secret>y ( ! executive c\ncil1 0 appo9t$ to succe$ him4 ,ab\t ?is "t vigilance 0 requir$ to gu>d aga9/ wrongs f an opposite qu>t]4 ,we h notic$ ! ord]s issu$ by ,great ,brita9 to h] cruis]s 9 ,june1 #agic1 & ! res5tm5t !reby excit$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,on ! #f? ( ! foll[+ mon? ( ,novemb]1 %e _h giv5 !m additional in/ructions to deta9 all vessels lad5 ) ! produce ( any colony belong+ to ,france1 or c>ry+ supplies to any su* colony1 & to br+ !m1 ) _! c>goes1 to ,briti% ports1 = adjudication 9 ! ,briti% c\rts ( admiralty4 ,captures ( ,am]ican vessels 7 tak+ place 9 consequ5ce ( ^! ord]s1 & height5+ public irritation4 ,!y 7 consid]$ indicative ( det]m9$ ho/ility on ! "p ( ,great ,brita91 & !y produc$ measures 9 ,congress prep>atory to an appreh5d$ /ate ( w>4 ,an emb>go 0 laid1 prohibit+ all trade f ! ,unit$ ,/ates to any =eign place = ! space ( ?irty days1 & vigor\s prep>ations = def5ce 7 adopt$ ) b little opposition4 ,on ! #bg? ( ,m>*1 resolutions 7 mov$ t all debts due to ,briti% subjects be seque/]$ & paid into ! treasury1 z a fund to indemnify citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = depr$ations su/a9$ f ,briti% cruis]s1 & t all int]c\rse ) ,great ,brita9 be int]dict$ until %e _h made comp5sation = ^! injuries1 & until %e %\ld make surr5d] ( ! ,we/]n po/s4 ,! popul> excitem5t 0 int5se4 ,meet+s 7 held on ! subject ( ,briti% spoliations4 ',peace or w>' 0 ! absorb+ "q4 ,:ile ! public m9d 0 9 ?is inflammable /ate1 ,wa%+ton receiv$ advices f ,mr4 ,p9ckney1 ! ,am]ican m9i/] 9 ,london1 in=m+ him t ! ,briti% m9i/ry _h issu$ in/ructions to ! comm&]s ( arm$ vessels1 revok+ ^? ( ! #f? ( ,novemb]1 #agic4 ,"l ,gr5ville also1 9 conv]sation ) ,mr4 ,p9ckney1 _h expla9$ ! real motives = t ord]1 %[+ t1 h[ev] oppressive 9 its execution1 x _h n be5 int5d$ = ! special vexation ( ,am]ican comm]ce4 ,wa%+ton laid ,p9ckney's lett] be=e ,congress on ! #d? ( ,april4 ,x _h its effect on bo? p>ties2 ,f$]ali/s saw 9 x a *ance ( accommodat+ difficulties1 &1 !re=e1 oppos$ all measures calculat$ to irritate2 ! o!r p>ty did n press _! bellig]5t propositions to any imm$iate decision1 b %[$ no solicitude to avoid a rupture4 ,! w> cry1 h[ev]1 is too obvi\s a means ( popul> excitem5t to be readily giv5 up4 ,busy p>tisans saw t ! feel+ ( ! populace 0 bellig]5t1 & e means 7 tak5 by ! press & ! democratic societies to exasp]ate ?is feel+2 accord+ to !m ! crisis call$1 n = mod]ation1 b = decision1 = en]gy4 ,/ill to adh]e to a neutral position w\ld argue tam5ess--c[>dice6 ,wa%+ton1 h[ev]1 0 too morally brave to be clamor$ out ( 8 wise mod]ation by su* taunts4 ,he resolv$ to prev5t a w>1 if possible1 by an appeal to ,briti% ju/ice1 to be made ?r\gh a special envoy1 :o %\ld repres5t to ! ,briti% gov]nm5t ! injuries we _h su/a9$ f x 9 v>i\s ways1 & %\ld urge indemnification4 ,! measure 0 decri$ by ! p>ty favorable to ,france1 z an undue advance to ! ,briti% gov]nm5t2 b !y 7 /ill m ho/ile to x :5 x 0 rumor$ t ,hamilton 0 to be *os5 = ! mission4 ,a memb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives address$ a /rong lett] to ! ,presid5t1 deprecat+ ! mission1 b especially ! reput$ *oice ( ! envoy4 ,hamilton1 aw>e ( ! collat]al ob/acles :i* exi/$ ) respect to himself1 _h resolv$ to advise ,wa%+ton to drop him f ! consid]ation & to fix ^u ano!r "*1 & recomm5d$ ,john ,jay1 ! *ief ju/ice ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z ! man :om x w\ld be advisable to s5d4 ,mr4 ,jay 0 ! p]son ultimately *os54 ,wa%+ton1 9 8 message1 ?us nom9at+ an additional envoy to ,great ,brita91 express$ undim9i%$ confid5ce 9 ! m9i/] actually 9 ,london4 ,b a mission l ?is1 obs]ves he1 :ile x corresponds ) ! solemnity ( ! occasion1 w ann\nce to ! _w a solicitude = a fri5dly adju/m5t ( our compla9ts & a reluctance to ho/ility4 ,! nom9ation 0 approv$ by a majority ( t5 ,s5ators4 ,! ,fr5* gov]nm5t hav+ s promptly compli$ ) ! wi%es ( ! ,am]ican gov]nm5t 9 recall+ citiz5 ,g5et1 reque/$1 z an act ( reciprocity1 ! recall ( ,g\v]neur ,morris1 ^: political sympa?ies 7 consid]$ highly ari/ocratical4 ,! reque/ 0 grant$ accord+ly1 b ,wa%+ton1 9 a lett] to ,morris1 notify+ him ( 8 be+ sup]s$$1 assur$ him ( 8 own undim9i%$ confid5ce & fri5d%ip4 ,james ,munroe 0 appo9t$ 9 8 place4 ,! discont5ts 9 ! we/]n "p ( ,p5nsylvania excit$ by ! excise law1 n[ broke out into op5 insurrection4 ,we h already m5tion$ ! riot\s opposition ?is law _h exp]i5c$4 ,bills ( indictm5t _h be5 f\nd aga9/ "s ( ! riot]s4 ,! m>%al1 :5 on ! way to s]ve ! processes issu$ by ! c\rt1 0 fir$ ^u by arm$ m51 & n>r[ly escap$ ) 8 life4 ,he 0 subsequ5tly seiz$ & compell$ to r5\nce ! ex]cise ( 8 (ficial duties4 ,! h\se ( ,g5]al ,nevil1 inspector ( ! rev5ue1 0 assail$1 b ! assailants 7 repuls$4 ,!y assembl$ 9 great] numb]s2 ! magi/rates & militia (fic]s %rank f int]f]+1 le/ x %\ld provoke a g5]al insurrection2 a few regul> soldi]s 7 obta9$ f ! g>rison at ,=t ,pitt4 ,!re 0 a p>ley4 ,! insurg5ts dem&$ t ! inspector & 8 pap]s %\ld be giv5 up2 & ! soldi]s m>* out ( ! h\se & gr\nd _! arms4 ,! dem& be+ refus$1 ! h\se 0 attack$1 ! out-h\ses set on fire1 & ! g>rison 0 compell$ to surr5d]4 ,! m>%al & inspector f9ally escap$ out ( ! c\ntry2 desc5d$ ! ,ohio1 &1 by a circuit\s r\te1 f\nd _! way to ! seat ( gov]nm5t2 br++ a lam5table tale ( _! misadv5tures4 ,x 0 intimat$ t ! insurg5t di/rict c\ld br+ sev5 ?\s& m5 into ! field4 ,delay w\ld only swell ! gr[+ disaffection4 ,on ! #g? ( ,augu/1 ,wa%+ton issu$ a proclamation1 w>n+ ! insurg5ts to disp]se1 & decl>+ t if tranquillity 7 n re/or$ be=e ! #a/ ( ,septemb]1 =ce w\ld be employ$ to compel submission to ! laws4 ,to %[ t ?is 0 n an empty ?reat1 he1 on ! same day1 made a requisition on ! gov]nors ( ,new ,j]sey1 ,p5nsylvania1 ,m>yl&1 & ,virg9ia1 = militia to compose an army ( twelve ?\s& m54 ,! insurg5ts manife/+ a disposition to p]sev]e 9 _! rebelli\s conduct1 ! ,presid5t issu$ a second proclamation on ! #be? ( ,septemb]1 describ+ 9 =cible t]ms1 ! p]v]se & ob/9ate _s ) :i* ! l5i5t propositions ( gov]nm5t _h be5 met1 & decl>+ 8 fix$ purpose to r$uce ! refractory to ob$i5ce4 ,%ortly aft] ?is he left ,philadelphia = ,c>lisle1 to jo9 ! army1 !n on its m>* to suppress ! insurrection 9 ! we/]n "p ( ,p5nsylvania4 ,on ! #aj?1 ! ,p5nsylvania troops set out f ,c>lisle = _! r5dezv\s at ,b$=d1 & ,wa%+ton proce$$ to ,williamsport1 !nce to g on to ,=t ,cumb]l&1 ! r5dezv\s ( ! ,virg9ia & ,m>yl& troops4 ,he arriv$ at ! latt] place on ! #af? ( ,octob]1 & f\nd a respectable =ce assembl$ f ^? ,/ates1 & le>nt t fifte5 hundr$ m f ,virg9ia 7 at h&4 ,all acc\nts agre$ t ! insurg5ts 7 greatly al>m$ at ! s]i\s appe>ance ( ?+s4 ,at ,b$=d1 ,wa%+ton arrang$ matt]s & settl$ a plan ( milit>y op]ations4 ,! gov]nors ( ,virg9ia1 ,m>yl& & ,p5nsylvania1 7 at ! head ( ! troops ( _! respective ,/ates1 b ,gov]nor ,lee 0 to h ! g5]al comm&4 ,?is done1 ,wa%+ton prep>$ to %ape 8 c\rse = ,philadelphia4 ,wa%+ton pu%$ on = ,philadelphia1 ?r\gh deep roads & a ?ree days' ra91 & arriv$ !re ab\t ! la/ ( ,octob]4 ,gov]nor ,lee m>*$ ) ! troops 9 two divisions1 am\nt+ to fifte5 ?\s& m51 into ! we/]n c\nties ( ,p5nsylvania4 ,?is great milit>y array ext+ui%$ at once ! k9dl+ elem5ts ( a civil w>1 by mak+ resi/ance desp]ate4 ,at ! approa* ( s ov]:elm+ a =ce ! insurg5ts laid d[n _! arms1 & gave assurance ( submission1 & crav$ ! clem5cy ( gov]nm5t4 ,x 0 ext5d$ to !m4 ,a few 7 tri$ = treason1 b 7 n convict$2 b z "s _s ( discont5t 0 /ill manife/1 ,major-g5]al ,morgan 0 /ation$ ) a deta*m5t = ! w9t]1 9 ! disaffect$ region4 ,x 0 ) great satisfaction t ,wa%+ton _h be5 able to ann\nce 9 8 spee* at ! op5+ ( ,congress1 ,nov4 #i? favorable intellig5ce ( ! campaign ( ,g5]al ,wayne aga9/ ! ho/ile ,indians we/ ( ! ,ohio4 ,t brave comm&] _h conduct$ x ) a judgm5t & prud5ce little compatible ) ! h>e-bra9$ appellation he _h acquir$ by 8 ra% exploits dur+ ! ,revolution4 ,leav+ 8 w9t] encampm5t on ! ,ohio1 9 ! spr+ 7( #agid71 he _h advanc$ cauti\sly into ! wild c\ntry we/ ( x2 skirmi%+ ) b&s ( lurk+ savages z he advanc$1 & e/abli%+ po/s to keep up communication & secure ! transmission ( supplies4 ,x 0 n until ! #h? ( ,augu/ t he arriv$ at ! junction ( ! riv]s ,au ,glaize & ,miami1 9 a f]tile & popul\s region1 :]e ! ,we/]n ,indians _h _! mo/ important villages4 ,"h he ?rew up "s works1 :i* he nam$ ,=t ,defiance4 ,be+ /r5g!n$ by elev5 hundr$ m\nt$ volunte]s f ,k5tucky1 8 =ce exce$$ t ( ! savage w>riors :o _h collect$ to oppose him1 :i* sc>cely am\nt$ to two ?\s& m54 ,^!1 h[ev]1 7 /rongly encamp$ 9 ! vic9ity ( ,=t ,miami1 a ,briti% po/1 ab\t ?irty miles di/ant1 & f> )9 ! limits ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & seem$ prep>$ to give battle1 expect+1 possibly1 to be aid$ by ! ,briti% g>rison4 ,on ! #bj?1 be+ arriv$ ne> ! enemy's position1 8 advanc$ gu>d 0 fir$ ^u by an ambu% ( ! enemy conceal$ 9 a ?icket1 & 0 compell$ to retreat4 ,! g5]al n[ ord]$ an attack ( horse & foot ^u ! enemy's position2 ! ,indians 7 r\s$ f _! lair ) ! po9t ( ! bayonet2 driv51 fight+ = m ?an two miles1 ?r\gh ?ick woods1 & pursu$ ) great slaught]1 until )9 gun%ot ( ! ,briti% =t4 ,9 8 (ficial address to ,congress1 ,wa%+ton _h urg$ ! adoption ( "s def9ite plan = ! r$emption ( ! public debt4 ,a plan 0 report$ by ,mr4 ,hamilton1 #bj? ,janu>y1 #agie1 :i* he _h dige/$ & prep>$ on ! basis ( ! actual rev5ues1 = ! fur!r support ( public cr$it4 ,! report embrac$ a compreh5sive view ( ! sy/em :i* he _h pursu$1 & made "s recomm5dations1 :i* aft] mu* debate 7 adopt$4 ,s clos$ ,mr4 ,hamilton's labors z ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury4 ,he _h long m$itat$ a retirem5t f 8 po/1 ! pay ( :i* 0 inadequate to ! support ( 8 family1 b _h po/pon$ x1 fir/1 on acc\nt ( ! accusations br\ght aga9/ him 9 ! second ,congress1 & ( :i* he await$ ! inve/igation2 secondly1 9 consequ5ce ( ev5ts :i* r5d]$ ! prospect ( a cont9uance ( peace prec>i\s4 ,b ^! reasons no long] op]at+1 he gave notice1 t on ! la/ day ( ! ensu+ mon? ( ,janu>y he %\ld give 9 8 resignation4 ,hamilton 0 succe$$ 9 (fice by ,oliv] ,wolcott1 ( ,connecticut1 a man ( judgm5t & ability1 :o _h s]v$ z comptroll]1 & 0 famili> ) ! duties ( ! (fice4 ,knox likewise _h giv5 9 8 resignation at ! close ( ! mon? ( ,decemb]4 ,aft] hav+ s]v$ my c\ntry ne>ly tw5ty ye>s1 writes he to ,wa%+ton1 ! greate/ portion ( :i* "u y\r imm$iate auspices1 x is ) extreme reluctance t ,i f9d myself con/ra9$ to )draw f s honorable a /ation4 ,b ! natural & p[]ful claims ( a num]\s family w no long] p]mit me to neglect _! ess5tial int]e/s4 ,knox 0 succe$$ 9 ! w> dep>tm5t by ,colonel ,timo?y ,pick]+1 at t "t ,po/ma/]-,g5]al4 ,,*apt] ,,lxxv4 ,,jay',s ,,treaty4--,,p>ty ,,claims4--,,difficulties ,,) ,,france4--,,f>ewell ,,address4 ,wa%+ton _h wat*$ ! progress ( ! mission ( ,mr4 ,jay to ,engl& ) an anxi\s eye4 ,he 0 aw>e t he _h expos$ 8 popul>ity to imm95t haz>d1 by mak+ an advance t[>d a negotiation ) t p[]2 b :at 0 ( /ill great] mom5t ) him1 he 0 aw>e t ! peace & happ9ess ( 8 c\ntry 7 at /ake on ! result ( t mission4 ,x 01 moreov]1 a mission ( great delicacy1 f ! _m intricate & difficult po9ts to be discuss$1 & ! v>i\s & mutual gr\nds ( compla9t to be adju/$4 ,mr4 ,jay1 9 a lett] dat$ ,augu/ #e?1 #agid1 _h in=m$ him confid5tially1 t ! m9i/ry 7 prep>$ to settle ! matt]s 9 dispute ^u j & lib]al t]ms2 /ill1 :at ^? t]ms1 :i* !y conceiv$ to be j & lib]al1 might prove :5 !y came to be closely discuss$1 no "o c\ld progno/icate4 ,at l5g?1 on ! #g? ( ,m>*1 #agie1 f\r days aft] ! close ( ! session ( ,congress1 a treaty arriv$ :i* _h be5 negotiat$ by ,mr4 ,jay1 & sign$ by ! m9i/]s ( ! two nations on ! #ai? ( ,novemb]1 & 0 s5t out = ratification4 ,wa%+ton imm$iately made ! treaty a close /udy2 "s ( ! provisions 7 p]fectly satisfactory2 ( o!rs1 he did n approve2 on ! :ole1 believ+ ! advantages to outweigh ! objections1 & t x 0 ! be/ treaty atta9able1 he made up 8 m9d to ratify x1 %\ld x be approv$ by ! ,s5ate4 ,z a sy/em ( pr$et]m9$ ho/ility to ! treaty1 h[ev]1 0 already manife/$1 & ef=ts 7 made to awak5 popul> jeal\sy conc]n+ x1 ,wa%+ton kept its provisions secret1 t ! public m9d might n be preoccupi$ on ! subject4 ,9 ! c\rse ( a few days1 h[ev]1 en\gh leak$ out to be seiz$ ^u by ! opposition press to excite public di/ru/1 ?\gh n en\gh to convey a di/9ct idea ( ! m]its ( ! in/rum5t4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ?is mon? arriv$ ,mr4 ,adet1 :o _h be5 appo9t$ by ! ,fr5* gov]nm5t to succe$ ,mr4 ,fau*et z m9i/] to ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,illu/ration3 ,,f ,,h\don',s ,,bu/4 ,vol4 ,,iv4 ,! ,s5ate 0 conv5$ by ,wa%+ton on ! #h? ( ,june1 & ! treaty ( ,mr4 ,jay 0 laid be=e x1 ) its accompany+ docum5ts4 ,! session 0 ) clos$ doors1 discussions 7 long & ardu\s1 & ! treaty und]w5t a scrut9iz+ exam9ation4 ,! twelf? article met ) especial objections4 ,?is article provid$ = a direct trade betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,briti% ,we/ ,india ,isl&s1 9 ,am]ican vessels n exce$+ sev5ty tons burd51 convey+ ! produce ( ! ,/ates or ( ! ,isl&s2 b x prohibit$ ! exportation ( molasses1 sug>1 c(fee1 cocoa1 or cotton1 9 ,am]ican vessels1 ei!r f ! ,unit$ ,/ates or ! ,isl&s1 to any "p ( ! _w4 ,"u ?is article x 0 a re/rict$ int]c\rse1 b ,mr4 ,jay consid]$ ! admission ev5 ( small vessels1 to ! trade ( ^! isl&s1 an important advantage to ! comm]ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,he _h n suffici5tly adv]t$ to ! fact t1 among ! prohibit$ articles1 cotton 0 also a product ( ! ,s\!rn ,/ates4 ,its cultivation _h be5 b rec5tly introduc$ !re2 s t :5 he sail$ = ,europe h>dly suffici5t _h be5 rais$ = dome/ic consumption1 & at ! "t ( sign+ ! treaty v little1 if any1 _h be5 export$4 ,/ill x 0 n[ becom+ an important /aple ( ! ,s\?1 & h5ce ! objection ( ! ,s5ate to ?is article ( ! treaty4 ,on ! #bd? ( ,june two-?irds ( ! ,s5ate1 ! con/itutional majority1 vot$ = ! ratification ( ! treaty1 /ipulat+1 h[ev]1 t an article be add$ susp5d+ s mu* ( ! twelf? article z respect$ ! ,we/ ,india trade1 & t ! ,presid5t be reque/$ to op51 )\t delay1 fur!r negotiation on ?is head4 ,9 ! meantime ! popul> discont5t :i* _h be5 excit$ conc]n+ ! treaty 0 daily increas+4 ,! secrecy :i* _h be5 ma9ta9$ ) reg>d to its provisions 0 wre/$ into a cause ( (f5ce4 ,su* 0 ! irritable condition ( ! public m9d :51 on ! #bi? ( ,june1 a ,s5ator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7,mr4 ,mason ( ,virg9ia7 s5t an ab/ract ( ! treaty to be publi%$ 9 a lead+ opposition pap] 9 ,philadelphia4 ,! :ole c\ntry 0 imm$iately 9 a blaze4 ,beside ! opposition p>ty1 a portion ( ! ,cab9et 0 aga9/ ! ratification4 ,( c\rse x receiv$ b a falt]+ support1 :ile ! attack ^u x 0 vehem5t & su/a9$4 ,! assailants seem$ det]m9$ to c>ry _! po9t by /orm4 ,meet+s to oppose ! ratification 7 held 9 ,bo/on1 ,new ,york1 ,philadelphia1 ,baltimore1 & ,*>le/on4 ,! small] t[ns ?r\gh\t ! ,union foll[$ _! example4 ,9 ,new ,york a copy ( ! treaty 0 burnt be=e ! gov]nor's h\se4 ,9 ,philadelphia x 0 susp5d$ on a pole c>ri$ ab\t ! /reets1 & f9ally burnt 9 front ( ! ,briti% m9i/]'s h\se1 amid ! %\t+s ( ! populace4 ,! :ole c\ntry seem$ det]m9$1 by prompt & clamor\s manife/ations ( dissatisfaction1 to make ,wa%+ton give way4 ,he saw _! purpose2 he 0 aw>e ( ! odi\s po9ts ( view on :i* ! treaty might ju/ly be plac$2 8 own op9ion 0 n p>ticul>ly favorable to x2 b he 0 conv9c$ t x 0 bett] to ratify x1 9 ! mann] ! ,s5ate _h advis$1 & ) ! res]vation already m5tion$1 ?an to suff] matt]s to rema9 9 _! pres5t unsettl$ & prec>i\s /ate4 ,be=e he c\ld act ^u ?is conviction a new difficulty arose to susp5d 8 resolution4 ,news came t ! ord] ( ! ,briti% gov]nm5t ( ! #h? ( ,june1 #agic1 = ! seizure ( provisions 9 vessels go+ to ,fr5* ports1 0 r5ew$4 ,wa%+ton in/antly direct$ t a /rong memorial %\ld be drawn up aga9/ ?is ord]2 z x seem$ to favor a con/ruction ( ! treaty :i* he 0 det]m9$ to resi/4 ,:ile ?is memorial 0 9 c\rse ( prep>ation1 he 0 call$ (f to ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,! opposition made to ! treaty f meet+s 9 diff]5t p>ts ( ! ,union gave him ! mo/ s]i\s uneas9ess1 f ! effect x might h on ! relations ) ,france & ,engl&4 ,8 reply 7,july #bh?7 to an address f ! selectm5 ( ,bo/on1 conta9s ! _s ( 8 replies to o!r addresses ( ! k9d3 ,)\t a pr$ilection = my own judgm5t ,i h weigh$ ) att5tion e argum5t :i* has at any "t be5 br\ght into view4 ,b ! con/itution is ! guide :i* ,i nev] c ab&on4 ,x has assign$ to ! ,presid5t ! p[] ( mak+ treaties ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate4 ,x 01 d\btless1 suppos$ t ^! two bran*es ( gov]nm5t w\ld comb9e1 )\t passion1 & ) ! be/ means ( in=mation1 ^? facts & pr9ciples ^u :i* ! success ( our =eign relations w always dep5d2 t !y ought n to sub/itute = _! own conviction ! op9ions ( o!rs1 or to seek tru? ?r\gh any *annel b t ( a temp]ate & well-in=m$ inve/igation4 ,"u ?is p]suasion1 ,i h resolv$ on ! mann] ( execut+ ! duty be=e me4 ,to ! high responsibility ( x1 ,i freely submit1 & y1 g5tlem51 are at lib]ty to make ^! s5tim5ts kn[n z ! gr\nds ( my proc$ure4 ,:ile ,i feel ! mo/ lively gratitude = ! _m in/ances ( approbation f my c\ntry1 ,i c no o!rwise des]ve x ?an by obey+ ! dictates ( my consci5ce4 ,nev]1 dur+ 8 adm9i/ration1 _h he se5 a crisis1 9 8 judgm5t1 s pregnant ) int]e/+ ev5ts1 nor "o f :i*1 :e!r view$ on "o side or ! o!r1 m 0 to be appreh5d$4 ,x 0 a crisis1 he said1 t mo/ em95tly call$ ^u ! adm9i/ration to be wise & temp]ate1 z well z firm4 ,! public clamor cont9u$1 & induc$ a reit]at$ exam9ation ( ! subject2 b did n %ake 8 purpose4 ,! difficult & intricate que/ions press+ ^u ! att5tion ( gov]nm5t left ,wa%+ton little mood to enjoy ! retirem5t ( ,m\nt ,v]non1 be+ con/antly 9 d\bt :e!r 8 pres5ce 9 ,philadelphia 7 n necess>y4 ,9 8 lett]s to ,r&olph1 he reque/$ to be kept cont9ually advis$ on ?is head4 ,i d n require m ?an a day's notice to repair to ! seat ( gov]nm5t4 ,8 promptness 0 soon put to ! te/4 ,e>ly 9 ,augu/ came a my/]i\s lett]1 dat$ ,july #ca1 f ,mr4 ,pick]+1 ! secret>y ( w>4 ,on ! subject ( ! treaty1 writes ,pick]+1 ,i confess ,i feel extreme solicitude1 & = a special reason1 :i* c be communicat$ to y only 9 p]son4 ,i entreat1 !re=e1 t y w return ) all conv5i5t spe$ to ! seat ( gov]nm5t4 ,9 ! mean:ile1 = ! reason above ref]r$ to1 ,i pray y to decide on no important political measure1 9 :atev] =m x may be pres5t$ to y4 ,! receipt ( ?is enigmatical lett] induc$ ,wa%+ton to cut %ort 8 soj\rn at ,m\nt ,v]non1 & ha/5 to ,philadelphia4 ,he arriv$ !re on ! #aa? ( ,augu/2 & on ! same day receiv$ a solution ( ! my/]y4 ,a despat* writt5 by ,fau*et1 ! ,fr5* m9i/]1 to 8 gov]nm5t 9 ! prec$+ mon? ( ,novemb]1 0 plac$ 9 ,wa%+ton's h&s ) a translation ( x made by ,mr4 ,pick]+4 ,! despat* _h be5 f\nd on bo>d ( a ,fr5* private]1 captur$ by a ,briti% frigate1 & _h be5 transmitt$ to ! m9i/ry4 ,"l ,gr5ville1 f9d+ x conta9$ passages relat+ to ! int]c\rse ( ,mr4 ,r&olph1 ! ,am]ican secret>y ( ,/ate1 ) ,mr4 ,fau*et1 _h s5t x to ,mr4 ,hammond1 ! ,briti% m9i/] 9 ,philadelphia4 ,he _h put x into ! h&s ( ,mr4 ,wolcott1 ! secret>y ( ! treasury1 :o _h %[n x to ! secret>y ( w> & ! attorney-g5]al2 & ! cont5ts _h be5 consid]$ s extraord9>y z to call =? ! my/]i\s lett] entreat+ ! prompt return ( ,wa%+ton4 ,! foll[+ passages 9 ,fau*et's int]cept$ despat* relat$ to ! ,we/]n insurrection & ! proclamation ( ,wa%+ton3 ,two or ?ree days be=e ! proclamation 0 publi%$1 & ( c\rse be=e ! cab9et _h resolv$ on its measures1 ! secret>y ( ,/ate came to my h\se4 ,all 8 c\nt5ance 0 grief4 ,he reque/$ ( me a private conv]sation4 ,x is all ov]1 he said to me2 a civil w> is ab\t to ravage our unhappy c\ntry4 ,f\r m51 by _! tal5ts1 _! influ5ce1 & _! en]gy1 may save x4 ,b debtors ( ,engli% m]*ants1 !y w be depriv$ ( _! lib]ty if !y take ! smalle/ /ep4 ,c\ld y l5d !m in/antane\sly funds to %elt] !m f ,engli% prosecution8 ,?is inquiry a/oni%$ me mu*4 ,x 0 impossible = me to make a satisfactory answ]4 ,y "k my want ( p[] & defici5cy 9 pecuni>y means4444 ,?us1 ) "s ?\s&s ( doll>s1 ! ,republic c\ld h decid$ on civil w> or peace4 ,?us ! consci5ces ( ! pret5d$ patriots ( ,am]ica h already _! price4 ,! p]usal ( ! lett] gave ,wa%+ton deep p]plexity & conc]n4 ,he revolv$ ! matt] 9 8 m9d 9 sil5ce4 ,! pr$om9ant object ( 8 ?\ghts rec5tly _h be5 to put a /op to ! public agitation on ! subject ( ! treaty2 & he po/pon$ any new "q ( difficulty until decid$ measures _h laid ! o!r at re/4 ,on ! next day1 !re=e1 7#ab?17 he br\ght be=e ! cab9et ! "q ( imm$iate ratification4 ,x 0 f9ally agre$ to ratify ! treaty imm$iately2 b to accompany ! ratification ) a /rong memorial aga9/ ! provision ord]4 ,! ratification 0 sign$ by ,wa%+ton on ! #ah? ( ,augu/4 ,8 conduct t[>ds ,r&olph1 9 ! int]im1 _h be5 z usual1 b n[ t ! despat* ( public bus9ess no long] dem&$ ! entire att5tion ( ! cab9et1 he proce$$ to cle> up ! d\bts occasion$ by ! int]cept$ despat*4 ,accord+ly1 on ! foll[+ day1 z ,r&olph ent]$ ! cab9et1 ,wa%+ton1 :o 0 conv]s+ ) ,pick]+ & ,wolcott1 rose & h&$ to him ! lett] ( ,fau*et1 ask+ an explanation ( ! que/ionable p>ts4 ,r&olph appe>s to h be5 less agitat$ by ! production ( ! lett]1 ?an hurt t ! inquiry conc]n+ x _h n fir/ be5 made ( him 9 private4 ,he po/pon$ mak+ any specific reply until he %\ld h "t to exam9e ! lett] at 8 leisure2 & obs]v$ on retir+1 t1 aft] ! treatm5t he _h exp]i5c$ he c\ld n ?9k ( rema9+ 9 (fice a mom5t long]4 ,9 a lett] to ! ,presid5t ! same day he writes3 ,y\r confid5ce 9 me1 sir1 has be5 unlimit$1 & ,i c truly affirm unabus$4 ,my s5sations1 !n1 _c be conceal$1 :5 ,i f9d t confid5ce s sudd5ly )drawn1 )\t a ^w or di/ant h9t be+ previ\sly dropp$ to me4 ,?is1 sir1 z ,i m5tion$ 9 y\r room1 is a situation 9 :i* ,i _c hold my pres5t (fice1 & !re=e ,i h]eby resign x4 ,x w n1 h[ev]1 be conclud$ f h5ce t ,i mean to rel9qui% ! inquiry4 ,no1 sir2 v f> f x4 ,i w also meet any inquiry2 & to prep>e = x1 if ,i le>n !re is a *ance ( ov]tak+ ,mr4 ,fau*et be=e he sails1 ,i w g to him imm$iately4 ,i h to beg ! favor ( y to p]mit me to be furni%$ ) a copy ( ! lett]1 & ,i w prep>e an answ] to x2 :i* ,i p]ceive t ,i _c d z ,i wi%1 m]ely ^u ! few ha/y memor&a :i* ,i took ) my p5cil4444 ,i "h mo/ solemnly d5y t any ov]ture came f me1 :i* 0 to produce money to me or any o!rs = me2 & t 9 any mann]1 directly or indirectly1 0 a %ill+ ev] receiv$ by me2 nor 0 x ev] contemplat$ by me1 t "o %ill+ %\ld be appli$ by ,mr4 ,fau*et to any purpose relative to ! insurrection4 ,wa%+ton1 9 reply1 obs]ves3 ,:il/ y are 9 pursuit ( means to remove ! /rong suspicions aris+ f ?is lett]1 no disclosure ( its cont5ts w be made by me2 & ,i w enjo9 ! same on ! public (fic]s :o are acqua9t$ ) ! purport ( x4444 ,no man w\ld rejoice m ?an ,i to f9d t ! suspicions :i* h result$ f ! int]cept$ lett] 7 unequivocally & honorably remov$4 ,mr4 ,fau*et1 9 ! meantime1 hav+ le>nt previ\s to emb>kation1 t 8 despat* _h be5 int]cept$1 wrote a decl>ation1 d5y+ t ,mr4 ,r&olph _h ev] indicat$ a will+ness to receive money = p]sonal objects1 & affirm+ t he _h _h no int5tion to say any?+ 9 8 lett] to 8 gov]nm5t to ! disadvantage ( ,mr4 ,r&olph's "*4 ,mr4 ,r&olph n[ set to "w to prep>e a pamphlet 9 explanation ( 8 conduct4 ,:ile ?us occupi$ he address$ sev]al notes to ,wa%+ton1 requir+ in=mation on v>i\s po9ts1 & receiv$ concise answ]s to all 8 qu]ies4 ,on "o occasion1 :]e he _h requir$ a p>ticul> pap]1 he publi%$ 9 ! ,gazette an extract f 8 note to ,wa%+ton2 z if fe>+ ! reque/ might be d5i$1 le/ ! pap] 9 "q %\ld lay op5 _m confid5tial & delicate matt]s4 ,9 reply1 ,wa%+ton writes3 ,t y may h no cause to compla9 ( ! )hold+ ( any pap]1 h[ev] private & confid5tial1 :i* y %all ?9k necess>y 9 a case ( s s]i\s a nature 444 y are at full lib]ty to publi%1 )\t res]ve1 any & e private & confid5tial lett] ,i ev] wrote to y2 nay m1 e ^w ,i ev] utt]$ to y or 9 y\r he>+1 f :5ce y c d]ive any advantage 9 y\r v9dication4 ,! v9dication :i* ,mr4 ,r&olph _h be5 prep>+ appe>$ 9 ,decemb]4 ,9 ?is1 he gave a n>rative ( ! pr9cipal ev5ts relat+ to ! case1 8 correspond5ce ) ! ,presid5t1 & ! :ole ( ! ,fr5* m9i/]'s lett]4 ,he endeavor$ to expla9 ^? p>ts ( ! lett] :i* _h br\ght ! purity ( 8 conduct 9 "q2 b1 z has be5 obs]v$1 he _h a difficult task to p]=m1 z he 0 oblig$ to prove a negative1 & to expla9 vague expressions & ins9uations connect$ ) 8 "n 9 ,fau*et's lett]4 ,fau*et himself furni%$ ! be/ v9dication 9 8 c]tificate above m5tion$2 b x is difficult to reconcile 8 c]tificate ) ! language ( 8 (ficial lett] to 8 gov]nm5t4 ,we are r incl9$ to attribute to misconceptions & ha/y inf]5ces ( ! ,fr5* m9i/]1 ! con/ruction put by him 9 8 lett] on ! conv]sation he _h held ) ,mr4 ,r&olph4 ,! latt] injur$ 8 cause by ! embitt]$ feel+s manife/$ 9 8 v9dication1 & ! asp]ity ) :i* he spoke ( ,wa%+ton !re & else:]e4 ,he deeply regrett$ x 9 aft] life4 ,aft] a consid]able int]val f ! resignation ( ,r&olph1 ,colonel ,pick]+ 0 transf]r$ to ! dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 & ,mr4 ,james ,mc,henry 0 appo9t$ ,secret>y ( ,w>4 ,! (fice ( attorney-g5]al becom+ vacant by ! dea? ( ,mr4 ,brad=d1 0 (f]$ to ,mr4 ,*>les ,lee ( ,virg9ia1 & accept$ by him on ! la/ day ( ,novemb]4 ,dur+ ! late agitations1 ,george ,wa%+ton ,lafayette1 ! son ( ! g5]al1 _h arriv$ at ,bo/on "u ! "n ( ,moti]1 accompani$ by 8 tutor1 ,m4 ,fre/el1 & _h writt5 to ,wa%+ton appris+ him ( 8 arrival4 ,x 0 an emb>rass+ mom5t to ,wa%+ton4 ,! lett] excit$ 8 deepe/ s5sibility1 br++ ) x recollections ( ,lafayette's m]its1 s]vices1 & suff]+s1 & ( _! pa/ fri5d%ip1 & he resolv$ to become fa!r1 fri5d1 protector1 & support] to 8 son4 ,b he mu/ proce$ ) caution2 on acc\nt ( 8 own (ficial "* z ,executive ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ( ! position ( ,lafayette 9 reg>d to ! ,fr5* gov]nm5t4 ,caution1 also1 0 necess>y1 n to endang] ! situation ( ! "y man himself1 & ( 8 "m & fri5ds :om he _h left beh9d4 ,philadelphia w\ld n be an advisable resid5ce = him at pres5t1 until x 0 se5 :at op9ions w\ld be excit$ by 8 arrival2 z ,wa%+ton w\ld = "s "t be abs5t f ! seat ( gov]nm5t1 :ile all ! =eign function>ies 7 resid+ !re1 p>ticul>ly ^? ( 8 own nation4 ,wa%+ton sugge/$1 !re=e1 t he %\ld ent] = ! pres5t z a /ud5t at ! ,univ]sity 9 ,cambridge1 ,massa*usetts1 & engag$ to pay all ! exp5ses = ! resid5ce !re ( himself & 8 tutor4 ,x 0 subsequ5tly ?\ght be/ t "y ,lafayette %\ld proce$ to ,new ,york1 & rema9 9 retirem5t1 at ! c\ntry h\se ( a fri5d 9 its vic9ity1 pursu+ 8 /udies ) 8 tutor1 until ,wa%+ton %\ld direct o!rwise4 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,9 8 spee* at ! op5+ ( ! session ( ,congress 9 ,decemb]1 ,wa%+ton pres5t$ a *e]ful summ>y ( ! ev5ts ( ! ye>4 ,fir/ he ann\nc$ t a treaty _h be5 conclud$ provisionally by ,g5]al ,wayne1 ) ! ,indians nor?-we/ ( ! ,ohio1 by :i* ! t]m9ation ( ! long1 exp5sive1 & di/ress+ w> ) ^? tribes 0 plac$ at ! option ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,a lett] f ! ,emp]or ( ,morocco1 recogniz+ a treaty :i* _h be5 made ) 8 deceas$ fa!r1 insur$ ! cont9uance ( peace ) t p[]4 ,! t]ms ( a treaty ) ! ,dey & reg5cy ( ,algi]s _h be5 adju/$ 9 a mann] to au?orize ! expectation ( a spe$y peace 9 t qu>t]1 & ! lib]ation ( a numb] ( ,am]ican citiz5s f a long & griev\s captivity4 ,a spe$y & satisfactory conclusion 0 anticipat$ ( a negotiation ) ! c\rt ( ,madrid1 :i* w\ld lay ! f\ndation ( la/+ h>mony ) a p[] ^: fri5d%ip1 said ,wa%+ton1 we h uni=mly & s9c]ely desir$ to *]i%4 ,adv]t+ to ! treaty ) ,great ,brita9 & its conditional ratification1 ! result on ! "p ( 8 ,britannic ,maje/y 0 yet unkn[n1 b :5 asc]ta9$1 w\ld imm$iately be plac$ be=e ,congress4 ,9 reg>d to int]nal affairs1 e "p ( ! ,union gave indications ( rapid & v>i\s improvem5t4 ,) bur!ns s light z sc>cely to be p]ceiv$2 ) res\rces fully adequate to pres5t exig5cies2 ) gov]nm5ts f\nd$ on ! g5u9e pr9ciples ( rational lib]ty2 & ) mild & :olesome laws1 0 x too mu* to say t our c\ntry exhibit$ a spectacle ( national happ9ess nev] surpass$1 if ev] be=e equall$8 ,!re 01 z usual1 a cordial answ] f ! ,s5ate2 b1 9 ! pres5t ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 z 9 ! la/ "o1 ! opposition 7 9 ! majority4 ,9 ! response report$ by a committee1 "o clause express+ undim9i%$ confid5ce 9 ! *ief magi/rate 0 demurr$ to2 "s memb]s affirm$ t1 ) !m1 x _h be5 consid]ably dim9i%$ by a late transaction4 ,aft] a w>m alt]cation1 to avoid a direct vote1 ! response 0 recommitt$1 & ! clause object$ to modifi$4 ,! foll[+ is ! =m adopt$3 ,9 contemplat+ t spectacle ( national happ9ess :i* our c\ntry exhibits1 & ( :i* y1 sir1 h be5 pleas$ to make an int]e/+ summ>y1 p]mit u to ackn[l$ge & decl>e ! v great %>e :i* y\r zeal\s & fai?ful s]vices h contribut$ to x1 & to express ! affectionate atta*m5t :i* we feel = y\r "*4 ,9 ,febru>y ! treaty ) ,great ,brita91 z modifi$ by ! advice ( ! ,s5ate1 came back ratifi$ by ! k+ ( ,great ,brita91 & on ! la/ ( ! mon? a proclamation 0 issu$ by ! ,presid5t1 decl>+ x to be ! supreme law ( ! l&4 ,! opposition 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 7 (f5d$ t ,wa%+ton %\ld issue ?is proclamation be=e ! s5se ( t body _h be5 tak5 on ! subject1 & d5i$ ! p[] ( ! ,presid5t & ,s5ate to complete a treaty )\t its sanction4 ,!y 7 b5t on defeat+ x by refus+ to pass ! laws necess>y to c>ry x into effect2 &1 z a prelim9>y1 pass$ a resolution reque/+ ! ,presid5t to lay be=e ! ,h\se ! in/ruction to ,mr4 ,jay1 & ! correspond5ce & o!r docum5ts relative to ! treaty4 ,wa%+ton1 believ+ t ^! pap]s c\ld n be con/itutionally dem&$1 resolv$1 he said1 f ! fir/ mom5t1 & f ! fulle/ conviction ( 8 m9d1 to resi/ ! pr9ciple1 :i* 0 evid5tly int5d$ to be e/abli%$ by ! call ( ! ,h\se2 he only delib]at$ on ! mann] 9 :i* ?is c\ld be done ) ! lea/ bad consequ5ces4 ,aft] mature delib]ation & ) ! assi/ance ( ! heads ( dep>tm5ts & ! ,attorney-,g5]al1 he prep>$ & s5t 9 to ! ,h\se an answ] to _! reque/4 ,9 ?is he dwelt ^u ! necessity ( caution & secrecy 9 =eign negotiations1 z "o cog5t reason = ve/+ ! p[] ( mak+ treaties 9 ! ,presid5t1 ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate1 ! pr9ciple on :i* t body 0 =m$1 conf9+ x to a small numb] ( memb]s4 ,to admit a "r 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives to dem& & h all ! pap]s respect+ a =eign negotiation w\ld1 he obs]v$1 be to e/abli% a dang]\s prec$5t4 ,aft] v>i\s fur!r rem>ks1 he concludes3 ,z1 !re=e1 x is p]fectly cle> to my und]/&+ t ! ass5t ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives is n necess>y to ! validity ( a treaty2 z ! treaty ) ,great ,brita9 exhibits itself 9 all ! objects requir+ legislative provision2 & on ^!1 ! pap]s call$ = c ?r[ no light2 & z x is ess5tial to ! due adm9i/ration ( ! gov]nm5t t ! b\nd>ies fix$ by ! con/itution betwe5 ! diff]5t dep>tm5ts %\ld be obs]v$1 a j reg>d to ! con/itution & to ! duty ( my (fice1 "u all ! circum/ances ( ?is case1 =bid a compliance ) y\r reque/4 ,a resolution to make provision = c>ry+ ! treaty into effect1 gave rise to an animat$ & protract$ debate4 ,mean:ile1 ! :ole c\ntry became agitat$ on ! subject2 meet+s 7 held ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & x soon became app>5t t ! popul> feel+ 0 ) ! m9ority 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 :o favor$ ! mak+ ( ! necess>y appropriations4 ,! public w prevail$1 &1 on ! la/ day ( ,april1 ! resolution 0 pass$1 ?\gh by a close vote ( fifty-"o to =ty-eight4 ,= "s mon?s pa/1 ,mr4 ,?omas ,p9ckney _h be5 solicit\s to be reliev$ f 8 po/ ( m9i/]-pl5ipot5ti>y at ,london1 b ! d\btful issue ( ! above dispute1 & ! difficulty ( f9d+ a fit sub/itute = him1 _h caus$ delay 9 ! matt]4 ,su* a man at l5g? pres5t$ 9 ,mr4 ,rufus ,k+1 ( ,new ,york4 ,mr4 ,k+ 0 nom9at$ to ! ,s5ate on ! #ai? ( ,may1 & 8 nom9ation 0 confirm$4 ,on ! #a/ ( ,june ?is session ( ,congress t]m9at$4 ,%ortly aft] ! recess ( ,congress ano!r *ange 0 made 9 ! =eign diplomacy4 ,mr4 ,monroe1 :5 s5t envoy to ,france1 _h be5 especially in/ruct$ to expla9 ! views & conduct ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 =m+ ! treaty ) ,engl&2 & _h be5 amply furni%$ ) docum5ts = ! purpose4 ,f 8 own lett]s1 h[ev]1 x appe>$ t he _h omitt$ to use !m4 ,:e!r ?is rose f undue atta*m5t to ,france1 f mi/ak5 notions ( ,am]ican int]e/s1 or f real dislike to ! treaty1 ! result 0 ! v evil he _h be5 in/ruct$ to prev5t4 ,! ,fr5* gov]nm5t misconceiv$ ! views & conduct ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 suspect$ _! policy 9 reg>d to ,great ,brita91 & :5 aw>e t ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives w\ld execute ! treaty made by ,jay1 became bitt] 9 _! res5tm5t4 ,symptoms ( ?is appe>$ 9 ! capture ( an ,am]ican m]*antman by a ,fr5* private]4 ,"u ^! circum/ances x 0 deem$ exp$i5t by ,wa%+ton & 8 cab9et to recall ,mr4 ,monroe1 & appo9t ano!r ,am]ican citiz5 9 8 /ead4 ,! p]son *os5 0 ,*>les ,coteswor? ,p9ckney ( ,s\? ,c>ol9a1 eld] bro!r ( ! late m9i/] to ,london4 ,! p]iod = ! presid5tial election 0 draw+ ne>1 & great anxiety began to be felt t ,wa%+ton w\ld cons5t to /& = a ?ird t]m4 ,no "o1 x 0 agre$1 _h great] claim to ! enjoym5t ( retirem5t1 9 consid]ation ( public s]vices r5d]$2 b x 0 ?\ght ! affairs ( ! c\ntry w\ld be 9 a v prec>i\s condition %\ld he retire be=e ! w>s ( ,europe 7 br\ght to a close4 ,wa%+ton1 h[ev]1 _h made up 8 m9d irrevocably on ! subject1 & resolv$ to ann\nce1 9 a f>ewell address1 8 int5tion ( retir+4 ,su* an in/rum5t1 x w be recollect$1 _h be5 prep>$ = him f 8 own notes1 by ,mr4 ,madison1 :5 he _h ?\ght ( retir+ at ! end ( 8 fir/ t]m4 ,z he 0 no long] 9 confid5tial intimacy ) ,mr4 ,madison1 he turn$ to ,mr4 ,hamilton z 8 advis] & coadjutor1 & appe>s to h consult$ him on ! subject e>ly 9 ! pres5t ye>4 ,we =be> to g into ! vex$ "q conc]n+ ?is address2 h[ mu* ( x is f\nd$ on ,wa%+ton's orig9al notes & heads ( topics2 h[ mu* 0 elaborat$ by ,madison1 & h[ mu* is due to ,hamilton's reca/+ & revision4 ,! :ole came "u ! sup]vision ( ,wa%+ton2 & ! in/rum5t1 z submitt$ to ! press1 0 9 8 h&writ+1 ) _m ultimate corrections & alt]ations4 ,wa%+ton _h no pride ( au?or%ip2 8 object always 0 to effect ! purpose 9 h&1 & = t he occasionally invok$ assi/ance1 to ensure a pla9 & cle> exposition ( 8 ?\ghts & int5tions4 ,! address c]ta9ly brea!s 8 _s ?r\gh\t1 is 9 p]fect accordance ) 8 words & actions4 ,x 0 publi%$ 9 ,septemb]1 9 a ,philadelphia pap] call$ ! ,daily ,adv]tis]4 ,congress =m$ a quorum on ! #e? day ( ,decemb]1 ! fir/ day ( ! session :i* succe$$ ! publication ( ! ,f>ewell ,address4 ,on ! #g?1 ,wa%+ton met ! two ,h\ses ( ,congress = ! la/ "t4 ,9 8 spee* he recomm5d$ an in/itution = ! improvem5t ( agriculture1 a milit>y academy1 a national univ]sity1 & a gradual increase ( ! navy4 ,! disputes ) ,france 7 made ! subject ( ! foll[+ rem>ks3 ,:ile 9 our ext]nal relations "s s]i\s inconv5i5ces & emb>rassm5ts h be5 ov]come & o!rs less5$1 x is ) mu* pa9 & deep regret ,i m5tion t circum/ances ( a v unwelcome nature h lately occurr$4 ,our trade has suff]$ & is suff]+ ext5sive injuries 9 ! ,we/ ,indies f ! cruis]s & ag5ts ( ! ,fr5* ,republic2 & communications h be5 receiv$ f its m9i/] "h1 :i* indicate ! dang] ( a fur!r di/urbance ( our comm]ce by its au?ority1 & :i* are 9 o!r respects f> f agreeable4 ,x has be5 my con/ant1 s9c]e1 & e>ne/ wi%1 9 con=mity ) t ( our nation1 to ma9ta9 cordial h>mony & a p]fectly fri5dly und]/&+ ) t ,republic4 ,9 conclud+ 8 address he obs]ves3 ,! situation 9 :i* ,i n[ /& = ! la/ "t 9 ! mid/ ( ! repres5tatives ( ! p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 naturally recalls ! p]iod :5 ! adm9i/ration ( ! pres5t =m ( gov]nm5t comm5c$1 & ,i _c omit ! occasion to congratulate y & my c\ntry on ! success ( ! exp]im5t1 nor to repeat my f]v5t supplications to ! ,supreme ,rul] ( ! univ]se & ,sov]eign ,arbit] ( nations1 t 8 provid5tial c>e may be /ill ext5d$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 t ! virtue & happ9ess ( ! p may be pres]v$1 & t ! gov]nm5t :i* !y h in/itut$ = ! protection ( _! lib]ties may be p]petual4 ,! ,s5ate1 9 _! reply to ! address1 aft] concurr+ 9 its views ( ! national prosp]ity1 z result+ f ! excell5ce ( ! con/itutional sy/em & ! wisdom ( ! legislative provisions1 add$1 t !y w\ld be defici5t 9 gratitude & ju/ice did !y n attribute a great portion ( ^! advantages to ! virtue1 firmness & tal5ts ( 8 adm9i/ration1 conspicu\sly display$ 9 ! mo/ try+ times1 & on ! mo/ critical occasions4 ,! reply ( ! ,h\se1 aft] premis+ att5tion to ! v>i\s subjects recomm5d$ to _! consid]ation 9 ! address1 conclud$ by a w>m expression ( gratitude & admiration1 inspir$ by ! virtues & s]vices ( ! ,presid5t1 by 8 wisdom1 firmness1 mod]ation & magnanimity2 & te/ify+ to ! deep regret ) :i* !y contemplat$ 8 int5d$ retirem5t f (fice4 ,! rev]5ce & affection express$ = him 9 bo? ,h\ses ( ,congress1 & _! regret at 8 int5d$ retirem5t1 7 9 unison ) te/imonials f v>i\s ,/ate legislatures & o!r public bodies1 :i* 7 cont9ually arriv+ s9ce ! publication ( 8 ,f>ewell ,address4 ,dur+ ! actual session ( ,congress1 ,wa%+ton endeavor$ to prev5t ! misund]/&+s1 :i* 7 9 dang] ( be+ augm5t$1 betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,fr5* ,gov]nm5t4 ,9 ! prec$+ mon? ( ,novemb]1 ,mr4 ,adet1 ! ,fr5* m9i/]1 _h address$ a lett] to ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 recapitulat+ ! compla9ts aga9/ ! gov]nm5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates made by 8 pr$ecessors & himself1 d5\nc+ ! insidi\s proclamation ( neutrality & ! wrongs gr[+ out ( x1 & us+ language calculat$ to inflame ! p>tisans ( ,france2 a copy ( :i* lett] _h be5 s5t to ! press = publication4 ,"o ( ! imm$iate objects he _h 9 view 9 tim+ ! publication 0 suppos$ by ,wa%+ton to be to produce an effect on ! presid5tial election2 8 ultimate object1 to e/abli% su* an influ5ce 9 ! c\ntry z to sway ! gov]nm5t & control its measures4 ,e>ly 9 ,janu>y1 #agig1 !re=e1 ,wa%+ton reque/$ ,mr4 ,pick]+1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 to address a lett] to ,mr4 ,p9ckney1 ,unit$ ,/ates m9i/] to ,france1 /at+ all ! compla9ts alleg$ by ! ,fr5* m9i/] aga9/ ! gov]nm5t1 exam9+ & review+ ! same1 & accompany+ ! /atem5t ) a collection ( lett]s & pap]s relat+ to ! transaction !re9 adv]t$ to4 ,! lett] to ,mr4 ,p9ckney1 ) its accompany+ docum5ts1 0 laid be=e ,congress on ! #ai? ( ,janu>y1 7#agig71 to be transmitt$ to t m9i/]4 ,9 ! mon? ( ,febru>y ! votes tak5 at ! rec5t election 7 op5$ & c\nt$ 9 ,congress2 :5 ,mr4 ,adams1 hav+ ! highe/ numb]1 0 decl>$ ,presid5t1 & ,mr4 ,jeff]son1 hav+ ! next numb]1 ,vice-,presid5t2 _! t]m ( f\r ye>s to comm5ce on ! #d? ( ,m>* next ensu+4 ,wa%+ton n[ began to c\nt ! days & h\rs t int]v5$ betwe5 him & 8 retirem5t4 ,on ! day prec$+ x1 he writes to 8 old fell[-soldi] & political coadjutor1 ,h5ry ,knox3 ,to ! we>i$ travell]1 :o sees a re/+ place1 & is b5d+ 8 body to lean !reon1 ,i n[ comp>e myself4444 ,! rema9d] ( my life1 :i* 9 ! c\rse ( nature _c be long1 w be occupi$ 9 rural amusem5ts2 & ?\gh ,i %all seclude myself z mu* z possible f ! noisy & bu/l+ _w1 none w\ld1 m ?an myself1 be regal$ by ! company ( ^? ,i e/eem1 at ,m\nt ,v]non1 m ?an tw5ty miles f :i*1 aft] ,i arrive !re1 x is n likely t ,i %all ev] be4 ,on ! #c;d ( ,m>*1 he gave a k9d ( f>ewell d9n] to ! =eign m9i/]s & _! wives1 ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,adams1 ,mr4 ,jeff]son1 & o!r conspicu\s p]sonages ( bo? sexes4 ,dur+ ! d9n] mu* hil>ity prevail$1 says ,bi%op ,:ite1 :o 0 pres5t4 ,:5 ! clo? 0 remov$ ,wa%+ton fill$ 8 glass3 ,ladies & g5tlem51 said he1 ?is is ! la/ "t ,i %all dr9k y\r heal? z a public man2 ,i d x ) s9c]ity1 wi%+ y all possible happ9ess4 ,! gayety ( ! company 0 *eck$ 9 an in/ant2 all felt ! importance ( ?is leave-tak+4 ,on ! #d? ( ,m>*1 an imm5se cr[d _h ga!r$ ab\t ,congress ,hall4 ,at elev5 o'clock1 ,mr4 ,jeff]son took ! oa? z ,vice-,presid5t 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,s5ate2 & proce$$ ) t body to ! ,*amb] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 :i* 0 d5sely cr[d$1 _m ladies occupy+ *airs c$$ to !m by memb]s4 ,aft] a "t1 ,wa%+ton ent]$ amid/ en?usia/ic *e]s & acclamations1 & ! wav+ ( h&k]*iefs4 ,at ! close ( ! c]emony1 z ,wa%+ton mov$ t[>d ! door to retire1 !re 0 a ru% f ! gall]y to ! corridor t ?reat5$ ! loss ( life or limb1 s eag] 7 ! ?rong to cat* a la/ look ( "o :o _h s long be5 ! object ( public v5]ation4 ,:5 ,wa%+ton 0 9 ! /reet he wav$ 8 hat 9 return = ! *e]s ( ! multitude1 8 c\nt5ance radiant ) b5ignity1 8 gray hairs /ream+ 9 ! w9d4 ,! cr[d foll[$ him to 8 door2 !re1 turn+ r\nd1 8 c\nt5ance assum$ a grave & almo/ melan*oly expression1 8 eyes 7 ba!d 9 te>s1 8 emotions 7 too great = utt]ance1 & only by ge/ures c\ld he indicate 8 ?anks & convey 8 f>ewell bless+4 ,9 ! ev5+ a spl5did banquet 0 giv5 to him by ! pr9cipal inhabitants ( ,philadelphia 9 ! ,amphi!atre1 :i* 0 decorat$ ) emblematical pa9t+s4 ,all ! heads ( dep>tm5ts1 ! =eign m9i/]s1 sev]al (fic]s ( ! late army1 & v>i\s p]sons ( note1 7 pres5t4 ,among ! pa9t+s1 "o repres5t$ ! home ( 8 he>t1 ! home to :i* he 0 ab\t to ha/5--,m\nt ,v]non4 ,,*apt] ,,lxxvi4 ,,wa%+ton',s ,,retirem5t ,,& ,,dea?4 ,! limitations ( ?is volume r5d] x necess>y to cond5se ! rema9+ portions ( ,wa%+ton's biography into z few s5t5ces z possible4 ,wa%+ton's (ficial c>e] be+ t]m9at$1 he set (f = ,m\nt ,v]non accompani$ by ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton1 h] gr&-daught]1 ,miss ,nelly ,cu/is1 & ,george ,wa%+ton ,lafayette1 ) 8 preceptor4 ,once m at ,m\nt ,v]non1 t hav5 ( repose to :i* he _h s (t5 turn$ a wi/ful eye1 he surr5d]$ himself to ^? agricultural & rural pursuits = :i* he _h a fondness4 ,he 0 beset ) _m visitors1 & z a relief f "s ( ! duties ( hospitality he p]suad$ 8 nephew1 ,lawr5ce ,lewis1 to become an inmate ( ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,an atta*m5t grew up betwe5 "y ,lewis & ,miss ,nelly ,cu/is1 :i* ev5tuat$ 9 _! union4 ,! fate ( ,lafayette1 :o _h be5 ?r[n into prison at ,olmutz1 _h awak5$ ! e>ne/ solicitude ( ,wa%+ton1 b 9 ! autumn ( ?is ye> 7#agig71 lett]s 7 receiv$ by "y ,lafayette t 8 fa!r _h be5 releas$ & 0 on 8 way to ,p>is4 ,george ,lafayette1 anxi\s to jo9 8 fa!r's family1 imm$iately sail$ f ,new ,york ) 8 tutor1 on ! #bf? ( ,octob]4 ,! diff]5ces betwe5 ,france & ,am]ica 7 n[ assum+ an al>m+ aspect4 ,! ,fr5* gov]nm5t1 9 ! recall ( ,mr4 ,monroe1 _h refus$ to receive 8 successor4 ,9 view ( ?is fact1 & ( ! capture ( ,am]ican vessels by ,fr5* cruis]s1 ,presid5t ,adams conv5$ an extra session ( ,congress on ! #ae? ( ,may4 ,?ree special envoys to ,france 7 appo9t$ by ,mr4 ,adams1 :o1 x 0 hop$1 w\ld be able to adju/ all diff]5ces by a treaty betwe5 ! two p[]s4 ,_! mission 0 unsuccessful4 ,! ,directory n[ believ+ t ! ,,p ( ,am]ica w\ld n su/a9 _! gov]nm5t 9 a w> aga9/ ,france1 enact$ a law subject+ to capture & condemnation neutral vessels & _! c>goes1 if any portion ( ! latt] 0 ( ,briti% production1 al?\gh ! entire prop]ty belong$ to neutrals4 ,z ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7 at ?is "t ! great neutral c>ri]s1 ?is decree /ruck at a vital po9t 9 _! m>itime p[]4 ,:5 ?is act became kn[n ! _s ( ! nation 0 ar\s$1 & w> ) ,france seem$ inevitable4 ,! gov]nm5t resolv$ on vigor\s measures2 ! ,presid5t 0 au?oriz$ to enli/ t5 ?\s& m51 & ! ,s5ate nom9at$ ,wa%+ton comm&]-9-*ief ( all ! armies rais$ or to be rais$4 ,! ,secret>y ( ,w> bore ! commission to ,wa%+ton 9 p]son1 :o accept$ ! commission ) great reluctance1 ) ! condition t he %\ld n be call$ into ! field until ! army 0 9 a situation to require 8 pres5ce4 ,hamilton1 ,p9ckney1 & ,knox 7 appo9t$ major-g5]als4 ,knox1 indignant at be+ plac$ bel[ ^? :o 7 8 juniors 9 ! w> ( ! ,revolution1 refus$ to s]ve4 ,^! milit>y measures soon _h _! effect on ,fr5* policy4 ,presid5t ,adams receiv$ intimations t :atev] pl5ipot5ti>y ! ,unit$ ,/ates might s5d to ,france to put an end to ! exi/+ diff]5ces betwe5 ! two c\ntries1 w\ld be receiv$ ) ! respect due to ! repres5tative ( a free1 indep5d5t1 & p[]ful nation4 ,mr4 ,adams1 glad to escape f 8 bellig]5t difficulties1 laid ^! facts be=e ! ,s5ate on ! #ah? ( ,febru>y1 7#agii71 & nom9at$ ,mr4 ,murray z envoy4 ,oliv] ,ellswor? & ,mr4 ,davie 7 ultimately associat$ ) him 9 ! mission4 ,!y sail$ on ! #c;d ( ! foll[+ ,novemb]4 ,wa%+ton cont9u$ to sup]9t5d f a di/ance ! conc]ns ( ! army1 z 8 ample & m9ute correspond5ce manife/s2 & he 0 at ! same "t e>ne/ly endeavor+ to br+ ! affairs ( 8 rural doma9 into ord]4 ,x 0 a p]iod ( incessant activity & toil1 !re=e1 bo? m5tal & bodily4 ,he 0 = h\rs 9 8 /udy occupi$ ) 8 p51 & = h\rs on horseback1 rid+ ! r\nds ( 8 ext5sive e/ate1 visit+ ! v>i\s f>ms1 & sup]9t5d+ ! works 9 op]ation4 ,all ?is he did ) unfail+ vigor1 ?\gh n[ 9 8 sixty-sev5? ye>4 ,w9t] _h n[ set 91 ) occasional w9d & ra9 & fro/1 yet ,wa%+ton /ill kept up 8 active r\nd ( 9-door & out-door avocations1 z 8 di>y records4 ,he 0 9 full heal? & vigor1 d9$ out occasionally1 & _h frequ5t gue/s at ,m\nt ,v]non4 ,= "s "t pa/ he _h be5 occupi$ 9 dige/+ a complete sy/em on :i* 8 e/ate 0 to be manag$ = sev]al succe$+ ye>s2 specify+ ! cultivation ( ! sev]al f>ms1 ) tables designat+ ! rotations ( ! crops4 ,x occupi$ ?irty folio pages1 & 0 execut$ ) t cle>ness & me?od :i* *>act]iz$ all 8 bus9ess pap]s4 ,?is 0 f9i%$ on ! #aj? ( ,decemb]1 & 0 accompani$ by a lett] ( t date to 8 manag] or /ew>d4 ,accord+ to 8 di>y1 ! morn+ on :i* ^! volum9\s in/ructions to 8 /ew>d 7 dat$ 0 cle> & calm1 b ! aft]noon 0 l[]+4 ,! next day 7#aa?71 he notes t !re 0 w9d & ra91 & at night a l>ge circle r\nd ! moon4 ,! morn+ ( ! #ab? 0 ov]ca/4 ,ab\t t5 o'clock he m\nt$ 8 horse1 & rode out z usual to make ! r\nds ( ! e/ate4 ,! om9\s r+ r\nd ! moon1 :i* he _h obs]v$ on ! prec$+ night1 prov$ a fatal port5t4 ,ab\t "o o'clock1 he notes1 x began to sn[1 soon aft] to hail1 & !n turn$ to a settl$ cold ra94 ,hav+ on an ov]coat1 he cont9u$ 8 ride )\t reg>d+ ! wea!r1 & did n return to ! h\se until aft] ?ree4 ,8 secret>y approa*$ him ) lett]s to be frank$1 t !y might be tak5 to ! po/-(fice 9 ! ev5+4 ,wa%+ton frank$ ! lett]s1 b obs]v$ t ! wea!r 0 too bad to s5d a s]vant out ) !m4 ,mr4 ,le> p]ceiv$ t sn[ 0 hang+ f 8 hair1 & express$ fe>s t he _h got wet2 b he repli$1 ,no1 8 great coat _h kept him dry4 ,z d9n] _h be5 wait+ = him he sat d[n to table )\t *ang+ 8 dress4 ,9 ! ev5+1 writes 8 secret>y1 he appe>$ z well z usual4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+ ! sn[ 0 ?ree in*es deep & /ill fall+1 :i* prev5t$ him f tak+ 8 usual ride4 ,he compla9$ ( a sore ?roat1 & _h evid5tly tak5 cold ! day be=e4 ,9 ! aft]noon ! wea!r cle>$ up1 & he w5t out on ! gr\nds betwe5 ! h\se & ! riv]1 to m>k "s trees :i* 7 to be cut d[n4 ,a ho>s5ess :i* _h hung ab\t him ?r\gh ! day grew worse t[>ds night1 b he made light ( x4 ,he 0 v *e]ful 9 ! ev5+1 z he sat 9 ! p>lor ) ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton & ,mr4 ,le>1 amus+ himself ) ! pap]s :i* _h be5 br\ght f ! po/-(fice4 ,on retir+ to b$1 ,mr4 ,le> sugge/$ t he %\ld take some?+ to relieve ! cold4 ,no1 repli$ he1 y "k ,i nev] take any?+ = a cold4 ,let x g z x came4 ,9 ! night he 0 tak5 extremely ill ) ague & difficulty ( brea?+4 ,betwe5 two & ?ree o'clock 9 ! morn+ he awoke ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton1 :o w\ld h ris5 to call a s]vant2 b he w\ld n p]mit h]1 le/ %e %\ld take cold4 ,at daybreak1 :5 ! s]vant woman ent]$ to make a fire1 %e 0 s5t to call ,mr4 ,le>4 ,he f\nd ! g5]al brea?+ ) difficulty1 & h>dly able to utt] a ^w intelligibly4 ,wa%+ton desir$ t ,dr4 ,craik1 :o liv$ 9 ,alex&ria1 %\ld be s5t =1 & t 9 ! meantime1 ,rawl9s1 "o ( ! ov]se]s1 %\ld be summon$ to ble$ him be=e ! doctor c\ld arrive4 ,a g>gle 0 prep>$ = 8 ?roat1 b :5ev] he attempt$ to swall[ any ( x1 he 0 convuls$ & almo/ suffocat$4 ,rawl9s made 8 appe>ance soon aft] sunrise1 b :5 ! g5]al's arm 0 ready = ! op]ation became agitat$4 ,don't be afraid1 said ! g5]al1 z well z he c\ld speak4 ,rawl9s made an incision4 ,! orifice is n l>ge en\gh1 said ,wa%+ton4 ,! blood1 h[ev]1 ran pretty freely1 & ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton1 unc]ta9 :e!r ! treatm5t 0 prop]1 & fe>ful t too mu* blood might be tak51 begg$ ,mr4 ,le> to /op x4 ,:5 he 0 ab\t to untie ! /r+ ! g5]al put up 8 h& to prev5t him1 & z soon z he c\ld speak1 murmur$1 m--m2 b ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton's d\bts prevail$1 & ! ble$+ 0 /opp$1 aft] ab\t half a p9t ( blood _h be5 tak54 ,ext]nal applications 7 n[ made to ! ?roat1 & 8 feet 7 ba!d 9 w>m wat]1 b )\t af=d+ any relief4 ,8 old fri5d1 ,dr4 ,craik1 arriv$ betwe5 eight & n9e1 & two o!r physicians1 ,drs4 ,dick & ,br[n1 7 call$ 94 ,v>i\s rem$ies 7 tri$1 & additional ble$+1 b all ( no avail4 ,ab\t half-pa/ f\r o'clock1 writes ,mr4 ,le>1 he desir$ me to call ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton to 8 b$side1 :5 he reque/$ h] to g d[n into 8 room & take f 8 desk two wills1 :i* %e w\ld f9d !re1 & br+ !m to him1 :i* %e did4 ,^u look+ at !m1 he gave h] "o1 :i* he obs]v$ 0 useless1 z be+ sup]s$$ by ! o!r1 & desir$ h] to burn x1 :i* %e did1 & took ! o!r & put x into h] closet4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! aft]noon he appe>$ to be 9 great pa9 & di/ress f ! difficulty ( brea?+1 & frequ5tly *ang$ 8 po/ure 9 ! b$4 ,ab\t five o'clock 8 old fri5d1 ,dr4 ,craik1 came aga9 into ! room1 & approa*$ ! b$side4 ,doctor1 said ! g5]al1 ,i die h>d1 b ,i am n afraid to g4 ,i believ$1 f my fir/ attack1 t ,i %\ld n survive x--my brea? _c la/ long4 ,! doctor press$ 8 h& 9 sil5ce1 retir$ f ! b$side1 & sat by ! fire absorb$ 9 grief4 ,betwe5 five & six ! o!r physicians came 91 & he 0 assi/$ to sit up 9 8 b$4 ,i feel ,i am go+1 said he2 ,i ?ank y = y\r att5tions1 b ,i pray y to take no m tr\ble ab\t me2 let me g (f quietly2 ,i _c la/ long4 ,he lay d[n aga92 all retir$ except+ ,dr4 ,craik4 ,! g5]al cont9u$ uneasy & re/less1 b )\t compla9+1 frequ5tly ask+ :at h\r x 04 ,fur!r rem$ies 7 tri$ )\t avail 9 ! ev5+4 ,he took :atev] 0 (f]$ him1 did z he 0 desir$ by ! physicians1 & nev] utt]$ sigh or compla9t4 ,ab\t t5 m9utes be=e he expir$ 7:i* 0 betwe5 t5 & elev5 o'clock71 ,mr4 ,le> fur!r writes1 8 brea?+ became easi]4 ,he lay quietly2 he )drew 8 h& f m9e & felt 8 own pulse4 ,i saw 8 c\nt5ance *ange4 ,i spoke to ,dr4 ,craik1 :o sat by ! fire4 ,he came to ! b$side4 ,! g5]al's h& fell f 8 wri/4 ,i took x 9 m9e & press$ x to my bosom4 ,dr4 ,craik put 8 h&s ov] 8 eyes1 & he expir$ )\t a /ruggle or a sigh4 ,we add f ,mr4 ,le>'s acc\nt a few p>ticul>s conc]n+ ! fun]al4 ,! old family vault on ! e/ate _h be5 op5$1 ! rubbi% cle>$ away1 & a door made to close ! entrance1 :i* be=e _h be5 clos$ ) brick4 ,! fun]al took place on ! #ah? ( ,decemb]4 ,ab\t elev5 o'clock ! p ( ! neighborhood began to assemble4 ,! corporation ( ,alex&ria1 ) ! militia & ,freemasons ( ! place1 & elev5 pieces ( cannon1 arriv$ at a lat] h\r4 ,a s*oon] 0 /ation$ (f ,m\nt ,v]non to fire m9ute guns4 ,ab\t ?ree o'clock ! procession began to move1 pass+ out ?r\gh ! gate at ! left w+ ( ! h\se1 proce$+ r\nd 9 front ( ! lawn & d[n to ! vault1 on ! "r w+ ( ! h\se2 m9ute guns be+ fir$ at ! "t4 ,! troops1 horse & foot1 =m$ ! escort2 !n came f\r ( ! cl]gy2 !n ! g5]al's horse1 ) 8 saddle1 hol/]s1 & pi/ols1 l$ by two grooms 9 black4 ,! body 0 borne by ! ,freemasons & (fic]s2 sev]al memb]s ( ! family & old fri5ds1 among ! numb] ,dr4 ,craik1 & "s ( ! ,fairfaxes1 foll[$ z *ief m\rn]s4 ,! corporation ( ,alex&ria & num]\s private p]sons clos$ ! procession4 ,! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,davis read ! fun]al s]vice at ! vault1 & pron\nc$ a %ort address2 aft] :i* ! ,masons p]=m$ _! c]emonies1 & ! body 0 deposit$ 9 ! vault4 ,on op5+ ! w :i* he _h h&$ to ,mrs4 ,wa%+ton %ortly be=e 8 dea?1 x 0 f\nd to h be5 c>efully drawn up by himself 9 ! prec$+ ,july2 & by an act 9 con=mity ) 8 :ole c>e]1 "o ( its fir/ provisions direct$ ! emancipation ( 8 slaves on ! decease ( 8 wife4 ,x _h long be5 8 e>ne/ wi% t ! slaves held by him 9 8 own "r %\ld receive _! fre$om dur+ 8 life1 b he _h f\nd t x w\ld be att5d$ ) insup]able difficulties on acc\nt ( _! int]mixture by m>riage ) ! d[] negroes1 :om x 0 n 9 8 p[] to manumit "u ! t5ure by :i* !y 7 held4 ,) provid5t b5ignity he also made provision 9 8 w = su* z 7 to receive _! fre$om "u ?is devise1 b :o1 f age1 bodily infirmities1 or infancy1 might be unable to support !mselves1 & he expressly =bade1 "u any pret5ce :atsoev]1 ! sale or transportation out ( ,virg9ia ( any slave ( :om he might die possess$4 ,a deep sorr[ spread ov] ! nation on he>+ t ,wa%+ton 0 no m4 ,congress1 :i* 0 9 session1 imm$iately adj\rn$ = ! day4 ,! next morn+ x 0 resolv$ t ! ,speak]'s *air be %r\d$ ) black3 t ! memb]s & (fic]s ( ! ,h\se we> black dur+ ! session1 & t a jo9t committee ( bo? ,h\ses be appo9t$ to consid] on ! mo/ suitable mann] ( do+ honor to ! memory ( ! man1 fir/ 9 w>1 fir/ 9 peace1 & fir/ 9 ! he>ts ( 8 fell[-citiz5s4 ,public te/imonials ( grief & rev]5ce 7 display$ 9 e "p ( ! ,union4 ,nor 7 ^! s5tim5ts conf9$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,:5 ! news ( ,wa%+ton's dea? rea*$ ,engl&1 ,"l ,bridport1 :o _h comm& ( a ,briti% fleet ( ne>ly sixty sail ( ! l9e1 ly+ at ,torbay1 l[]$ 8 flag half-ma/1 e %ip foll[+ ! example2 & ,bonap>te1 ,fir/ ,consul ( ,france1 on ann\nc+ 8 dea? to ! army1 ord]$ t black crape %\ld be susp5d$ f all ! /&>ds & flags ?r\gh\t ! public s]vice = t5 days4 ,! "* ( ,wa%+ton may want "s ( ^? poetical elem5ts :i* dazzle & delight ! multitude1 b x possess$ few] inequalities1 & a r>] union ( virtues ?an p]haps ev] fell to ! lot ( "o man4 ,prud5ce1 firmness1 sagacity1 mod]ation1 an ov]rul+ judgm5t1 an immovable ju/ice1 c\rage t nev] falt]$1 pati5ce t nev] we>i$1 tru? t disda9$ all artifice1 magnanimity )\t alloy4 ,x seems z if ,provid5ce _h end[$ him 9 a prem95t degree ) ! qualities requisite to fit him = ! high de/9y he 0 call$ ^u to fulfil--to conduct a mom5t\s revolution :i* 0 to =m an era 9 ! hi/ory ( ! _w1 & to inaugurate a new & untri$ gov]nm5t1 :i*1 to use 8 own words1 0 to lay ! f\ndation = ! enjoym5t ( mu* pur] civil lib]ty1 & great] public happ9ess1 ?an h hi!rto be5 ! portion ( mank9d4 ,! fame ( ,wa%+ton /&s ap>t f e o!r 9 hi/ory2 %9+ ) a tru] lu/re & a m b5ignant glory4 ,) u 8 memory rema9s a national prop]ty1 :]e all sympa?ies ?r\gh\t our widely-ext5d$ & div]sifi$ empire meet 9 unison4 ,"u all diss5sions & amid all ! /orms ( p>ty1 8 precepts & example speak to u f ! grave ) a pat]nal appeal2 & 8 "n--by all rev]$--=ms a univ]sal tie ( bro!rhood--a wat*word ( our ,union4 ,,! ,,end4