The Biography of the Principal American Military and Naval Heroes: Comprehending Details of Their Achievements During the Revolutionary and Late Wars. Interspersed with Authentic Anecdotes Not Found in Any Other Work ...John Low, 1817 |
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第 22 頁
... continued blaze of fire from the provincials for near half an hour , and the action was hot for about double that period . In this short space the loss of the British amounted to 1054. Nineteen commissioned of- ficers were killed , and ...
... continued blaze of fire from the provincials for near half an hour , and the action was hot for about double that period . In this short space the loss of the British amounted to 1054. Nineteen commissioned of- ficers were killed , and ...
第 29 頁
... continued , instead of a retreat , every human probability was in favour of the success of the American arms . The news of Montgomery's death produced universal regret . In pursuance of a resolve of Congress to do justice to his memory ...
... continued , instead of a retreat , every human probability was in favour of the success of the American arms . The news of Montgomery's death produced universal regret . In pursuance of a resolve of Congress to do justice to his memory ...
第 31 頁
... continued to drive until 1755 , when he entered the army , in the expedition under the unfortunate General Braddock , in what capacity is now unknown . During this period he was charged by a British officer MILITARY AND NAVAL HEROES ...
... continued to drive until 1755 , when he entered the army , in the expedition under the unfortunate General Braddock , in what capacity is now unknown . During this period he was charged by a British officer MILITARY AND NAVAL HEROES ...
第 37 頁
... continued his route , and be- ing joined by Greene with a few dragoons , effect- ed the passage of that river , although keenly pursued by Cornwallis . Having been attacked by frequent rheumatic affections on the retreat to Guilford ...
... continued his route , and be- ing joined by Greene with a few dragoons , effect- ed the passage of that river , although keenly pursued by Cornwallis . Having been attacked by frequent rheumatic affections on the retreat to Guilford ...
第 38 頁
... continued in retirement until the insurrection in the western parts of Pennsyl- vania , in 1794 , when he was detached by the ex- ecutive of Virginia , at the head of the militia quota of that state , to join the troops called out by ...
... continued in retirement until the insurrection in the western parts of Pennsyl- vania , in 1794 , when he was detached by the ex- ecutive of Virginia , at the head of the militia quota of that state , to join the troops called out by ...
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action affair American army appointed arms arrived artillery attack batteries battle battle of Monmouth boats body Bonne Homme Boston brig brigade British army Burgoyne camp Captain Biddle capture cause Charleston Colonel colonies command Commander-in-chief commenced Commodore conduct Congress consequence Cornwallis corps cruise defence despatched detachment division duties effect enemy enemy's engaged exertions fire fleet force Fort Edward Fort Montgomery France French frigate garrison Gates gave Governor guns harbour Heath honour hostile hundred induced infantry ington Island Jones killed land letter Lieutenant Lord Lord Cornwallis Lord Rawdon MAJOR-GENERAL mand March Marion ment miles military militia Morgan Moultrie neral New-Jersey New-York night occasion officers party Peekskill Philadelphia prisoners provincial Putnam quarters rank received regiment retired retreat returned river sailed sent ship shot Sir Henry Clinton South Carolina squadron Texel tion took town Tripoli troops United vessel Virginia Washington Wayne wounded York Island
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第 265 頁 - With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.
第 266 頁 - MR. PRESIDENT : The great events on which my resignation depended having at length taken place, I have now the honor of offering my sincere congratulations to Congress, and of presenting myself before them, to surrender into their hands the trust committed to me, and to claim the indulgence of retiring from the service of my country.
第 224 頁 - But, lest some unlucky event should happen, unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room, that I, this day, declare with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
第 224 頁 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
第 267 頁 - I accepted with diffidence; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which however was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the Union, and the patronage of Heaven. The successful termination of the war has verified the most sanguine expectations ; and my gratitude for the interposition of Providence, and the assistance I have received from my countrymen, increases with every review of the momentous contest.
第 267 頁 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping. Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
第 267 頁 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States, of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence; a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which however was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the Union, and the patronage of Heaven.
第 30 頁 - This Monument is erected by order of CONGRESS, 25th Janry, 1776, to transmit to Posterity a grateful remembrance of the patriotic conduct, enterprise and perseverance of MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD MONTGOMERY, who after a series of successes amidst the most discouraging Difficulties Fell in the attack on QUEBEC 31st Decbr, 1775. Aged 37 years.
第 42 頁 - As soon as he had made the necessary discovery, he kicked the rope as a signal for pulling him out. The people, at the mouth of the den, who had listened with...
第 264 頁 - And being now to conclude these his last public orders, to take his ultimate leave in a short time of the military character, and to bid a final adieu to the armies he has so long had the honor to command, he can only again offer, in their behalf, his recommendations to their grateful country, and his prayers to the God of armies.