Page:The American Revolution (scriptural style).djvu/11



CONTENTS.

Chap, XIV. page go. Sir William Howe leaves Halifax, and is foon followed by his brother Admiral Howe, with a land force — Independence is declared — The battle on Long-Illand.

Chap, XV. page 99. The Commifli- cners declare their power for fettling the dif- putes fubfifting between Great Britain and the Colonies.

Chap, XVI. page 105. The American officers conclude to evacuate New-York— The battle at the White-Plains — Fort Wafh- ington taken.

Chap, XVII. page 117^' Fort Lee eva- cuated by the Americans — The IVIilitia defert in great numbers — General Wafhington re« treats, through the Jerfeys. "

Chap, XVIII. page 118. General Howe fends forth a Proclamation — many take the benefit thereof, and make tl^jeif peace.

Chap, XIX. page 121.. The American ar- my retreat over the Dela'ware- — General Lee captured— The Hefiians taken at Trenton— The battle of Sanpink Bridge.

Chap, XX. page 128. The Expedition at Princeton- — The Americans recover great part. of the Jerfeys.