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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1903. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... INDEX ADA ADAMS, JOHN, on warlike activity of Quakers, 20; indignant, "shoot a general," 174. Allen, Lleut.-Col. William, with Sullivan's army, 42. Allentown, British at, 114. Amboy, British at, 48. Ammunition, American, de- stroyed by rain, 77. Andre, Maj., writes "Cow Chace," 163; contempt for Americans, 164. Archer, Henry W., Congress thanks, 158. Armstrong, Col. John, at Kit- tanning, 3, 4; militia under, at Pyle's Ford (Brandywine), 71; (general) at German town, 89. Arnold, Benedict, sends Wil- kinson for help, 41; escapes enemy, 42; climbs Mount De- fiance, 49; his heart-breaking treason, 166; robs Americans of a hero, 167. Assembly of Representatives, 14. Au Olalse River named, 221. Ayres, Captain, of tea ship Polly, 15; warned, 16; leaves with cargo, 17. BAYARD, COL., sent for clothes and arms, 106. Bayonets necessary on battle- field, U; described, 108. BTJO Bear Mountain, 149. Bienville de Celeron, visits Ohio Valley, 1. "Black Snake," Indian name of Wayne, 233. Bland, Col., at Qermantown, 94. Bloodgood, describes Pennsyl- vanlans, 26. Boasters, Carleton's idea of, 32. Boys, Wayne trains, 4; in the army, 55. Braddock, intentions of, 2; in- fluence of defeat on Anthony Wayne, 4, 5. Brandywine, events leading to battle of, 68; the battle, 72. Brant, Joseph, Indian, tells of Britlsh perfidy, 226. Brinton's Ford, Americans de- fend, 71. British, plan of action in 1776, 49; declare war against France, 112; refuse to evacu- ate Detroit, 200; exultant when St. Clair defeated, 204; idea of Wayne, 207; "smooth duplicity" of, 210; view of Wayne's work, 212; build fort on Maumee, 215; abandon their red allies, 226; evacuate Fort Maumee, 232. Brown, Col., whipped and lost in swamp, 190. Buchanan, Capt., at Brandy- wine, 74. BUG "Buckskin," nickname (or Southern tr...
