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(S> ■'*3Sir- A»<^ !*«•;: .^, si ->^ j^'>-^fT^" -^r^ /:^'»-^i.J^' -r.t JOURNAL ov Major Ennion Williams, OJSr HIS JOURNEY TO TllK AMERICAN CAMP AT CAMBKIDGE, IN NEW ENGLAND. 1775. (8) [The following journal has been referred to in the History of the Pennsylvania Line in tlie Revolution. It has been care- fully copied from the original. ] 01) JOURNAL OF MAJOR ENNION WILLIAMS. JOURNAL OF ENNION WILLIAMS ON HIS JOURNEY TO THE AMERICAN CAMP AT CAMIiRIDGE IN NEW ENGLAND. October 4, l??-'). Left Philadelphia in company with my brother and Mr. P. Lloyd, pus^.sed through Bristol, Trenton, &c. , and arrived in the evening at Princeton in health tho" it rained all day : tlie oil cloth sleeves which cover arms and shoul- ders prevents the rain and 1 think every traveler who has oc- casion to ride in the rain will find it of great service. Thursday 5. Major Kelsey and myself joined in companx with aiajor Bayard, Captain (iurney, liieutenant Henry. Lieu tenant Kepely and Mr. Bradford. I took leave of my dear brother as if it was the last time wc should meet again in this world. At the same time requestetl him to respect a certain young lady as the particular object of his brothers attention and to iiiy parents, brothers and sisters. We left Princeton about eight, dined at Farmer's at Bruns- wick, and slept comfortably on a cot at Graham's at ElizaV>oth- town. Rainetl almost all daj'. Oi!tob,'r 0. Passed through Kiizabethtown, down the creek to the old point and crossed the .sound where there is a delight- ful prospect. We rode on Staten Island about two ndles by the sound, and arrived at the Ferry where we met the coach. We arrived at Paulus Hook about half past ten o'clock and cro,sse«l in sight of the Asia (a nuin of war of 04 guns) which lay about one and a-half miles from New York, in the North river. Dined at Hull's, and after dinner we walked around the bat- tery and saw many of the marks of balls in frame houses, chim- ney roofs that were fired from the .Asia some weeks since to (lis[)erse the peoi)le who were attempting to carry off the can- non on the Viattery. I delivered Mr. Smith (a partner of Mr. Robertson's) the let- ter from my worthy friend G. Bart ram ; who politely gave me an invitation. On my informing him of my short stay here at present, he invited me to call at my ri'turn, when he expected Mr. Robertson would return from TIconderoga. where he is at present. I called on my worthy fi-iend H. Hadock who aj)- peared to be glad to sec me as usual and invited me to his house. Caleb Lawrence canu' to nie anil spoke to me in a friendly manner, Christo[)lu^r CoHhs. the projector of the great water works here showed us the works which weri' begun about 8 JOURNAL OF MA.J(ni ENNION WILLIAMS. twelve mouths ago. He is in great spirits and thinks they will answer very well, an men Ideat- ing up for soldiers about he streets as the regulars used 1<> do, which appetired tome ri liculous and was disagreeable among American freeman, where I expect the poor would cheerfully offer to join and not wait for the importunity of a recruiting chattering sergeant. .\rrivews, woods and rocks. There is a small wooden bri(lg»> over tlie.right branch of the North river, that tlivitles New York from Long Island. Here the landlady being scarce of ftcsli beef had some oysters in a few minutes, drawn out of tlie river Just bef(»re the door, thus happily does luiture supply them in case of necessity. We slept comfortably in our great coats upon the floor. Saturday, October 7. As soon as we left the bridge we en- tere«l a country which appears very dilTenMit from that whicii we have passed through, no level plains appear but a rf>iigh hilly (•ountry, very stony yet very rich, the fields and roads are bounded l)y dry stone wall about four /ind ali..lt' or live feet JOURNAL OF MAJOR ENNION WILLIAMS. 9 hifjh. Breakfasted at New Kochelle, at a Tory" h who was un- willint^ to be called one yet liis principles were inimical; this nei^hhorhood aboiimls in Tories. The farmers are generally French at this small town. We passed through a small town calletl llye on a stream navigable to this place. Dined at Horse- neck. October 7th. We i)assed by a meeting house or church sit- uated on a hill t)f great height ; from tlie foot of it t«) the «ioor of the house there are '.)7 stone steps, many of them cut in the solid rock, by the zealous members of the cluircli. We arrived at Fitch's at Stanford about 5 o'clock. The road is very hilly an to this is hilly and stony. At alxxit !> o'clock we nn't ^rr. .Jonathan Miniin on his retJirn from the camp with pleasure. 1 see my worthy irieiid and had so much inlluence as to prevail on him to ride back to Fairfield where we had tin* pleasure of his cf)mpany at dinnei-. We were intro- duced to Mr. Davenport, ]\Ii'. Thaddi'us Uuon. niiy candlelight the inside of a church, a frame building, w-ith two stories of galleries, is a large house. There is two other meeting houses near as large, and are generally fhlfd. The people are generally ready to arm an«l march whenever ordered tosupport their liberty. Pursued our way and passed over Oyster river and through West Haven, a small town with a pretty church in It. where we see a number exercising by moonlight, such is their ardor to be disciplined and ready. We arrived at New Haven about 9 «)'clock. New Haven is a very l>retty town. Thert? are several very neat churches. The buildings in general are wooden and covered with clapboards. From hence wo had a view of North End of Long Island and our sight is terminated by the sea and sky. October flth. 1775, Monday. At New Haven at Bier's Tavern. There is a large and very neat building for the college. The streets are very wide near the centre where there is a large square with two churches in it. There are trees all around this square which render it very i)]easant. Tuesday, October 10th. See ^Ir. Samuel Hroom here who in- formed me that Mr. Habcock is at the camj). Breakfasted at thi'* place, rode through a most delightful part oi the country. Tlie river, the orchard, the fields, meatlows and hills arouneen indefatigable in persmuling the As.>iembly. He telis UK' that the Susquehanna (.'ompany consists of a grent number of members and that tliey have not had any meeting, and have not given any orders to disturb the Pennsylvanians, and he is certain that the Assembly or . Mr. Hayanl is acqiuiinted. Therefore we weic all pressed to dine at their lodgings, where we were agreeably entertained. We arrived at Wimlsor about sunset. Mr. \V. Dernioiit and INfr. Molnnd overtook and spent the evening with us. These gentlemen l)ehaved genteelyand conversed with us respecting their situaticm and tlu> i)resent situation of affairs, and they esteemed their opposition to us as constitutional. Thursday, October 13th, ITTo Rode through a pretty country 12 JOURNAL OF MAJOTJ ENNION WILLIAMS. thoii({h not very fertile, and breakfasted at SnflReld wliere the front lots of this little town sell for about fiS") lawful jwr acre. Crossed the Connecticut river at the Ferry in a large flat that took in f<»ur sulkeys with horses in the shafts, and cost but !|.30. OU, so cheap is work of this kind, and timV)er brot- down this beautiful river in rafts. We dined at Si>ringlield a jiretty little tf»wn about a !.iii«-. from the ferry. Rotle about 15 miles through a sandy, Darren, rocky, hilly country to Glrave's. This part of Mas.sachusetts is very «lifferent from C«jnnecticut. The people appear of a less education and ilifferent manners. Passed on over a very hilly, stony ron«l to Hunt's Tavern. Here the Post waited while I wrote home a few lines acquaint- ing of our good health an<1 that it was tolre runs and creeks in this colony than in Connecticut, but as yet we have not seen any such tlelightful prospects as before we crosse«l. There is a great part of timbered land along this road. The renuirks on the ladies which I have often heard, I now lind to l)e very true, that is that their features and c«)mplexions are very good in general. The Connecticut *men are lusty and stout in general, and seem determined to turn out on any alarm to support their libertie.s. The people I believe are very kind and hospitaVde, n,nd no doubt very happy in Connecticut, as each one lias a garden and orchard, with a frame house; tlie peasants are in- (piisitive yet kind, an instance the other day. as Mr. Henry and myself were passing sotue sour apples that hung over the road, the good farmer's wife at a tlistance called out to us that there were soine better apples and directly sent her little clnlnicers all well. I was introduce*! to Ills Hxcellencv. freneral Putnam, to Col. Reed and Mr. White. ill JOURNAL OF MAJOR ENNION WILLIAMS. 13 Major Mifflin offered me a bed al liis «juarters, which I ac- cepted of and delivered Mrs. Mifflin her letters, nnd had the pleasure to see Miss Abbie OoUins there. 15th, Sunday. We had the lionor ot' beinjj introduced l)y Col, Reed to his Excellency (ieneral Washington, who thinks it very extraordinary that as the Colonies have voted the opposition general, tliat some of the Provinces should supply the King's ships witli Provisions. When here there is war iu its full force, and all seizures matle that possible can be. He says the otTicers in picking their men and therefore they have imposed on him, particularly one company to the westward. Accepted of an invitation from Major Mifflin to dine at Jamaica at Miss Tyler's. Sunday, October l.")tli. At Jamaica was introdui'ied to Miss Bro'idstreet. In the afternoon went to meeting, supped at our lotlgings. At Captain Hrowiis with Mr. liodenojitt.Mr Smith, Mr. White and other gentlemen. Countersign, Plymouth. Slept at Mr. Mifflin's. Introduced t»» < 'ol Haldwin and l)ei>uty and iirs Fra/.ier and General Sullivan. Monday, Kith. Rode round l)y the Fort number one and along by the mouth of (I'harles river. We walketl down on the marsh within about a half a mile of the uuin of war, but they were 8o sulky that we couM not tempt them to give us a shot. We then rode round the lines and Prospect Hill. We dined at Major Mifflin's and were int)c>duced to Mr. liynch and Col. Harrison, the Major introduced me to Oeneral Lee and 1 de- livered him Mr. Delaneys letter. Wrote home to my father and sister. Slept at the Majors. Countersign, Richmond. Tuesday, October IT. lT7-"». We rode over .Mystic Hridge, thnnigh a little trading town, to Powtler Horn Hill, which is very high and commands the most beaut iful view I ever b«^- held. We see the evening camps on Cliarlestown Island, the spot on which the battle was fought, at ft>ol of Hunker Hill, and see the straight line of breastworks thrown up by the brave General l*utnam, Hoston, tlie renmins of '.he Castle, the Is- land, the ocean, &c. I drank salt water oiit of the remains of the hull of the armed scli()>ner burnt oy (t'. Putnam. Wc were tlown at Penny Perry and I walkttl down to our lowest sentry with Col, Paid win where we heard them talking v«'ry plain on Hunker Hill, and see every one that moves out of their tents and here on these ])oints anj, which tliey like Dastards will not permit a man excei)t the sentries to run the least risk and if their cattle or hay were as far from their shi|)S and batteries as ours are we would di- '•ectly seize them in spite of their musketry. They are so amaz- ingly terrifled by our ritle men that they will not stir beyond their lines. We returned from Winnisinet Ferry to Mauldin and dined. Passed through the little town on Mystic ealleolitely. He rt'ceived the letters for Boston which hatl been opened by Cieneral Washhigton and he promised to deliver several mes.>^ages to gentlemen in lioston.and told (hem a man of war was nrrive*!. Upon Col. Parsons saying it was a pity that we c(»uld not meet on <1 lifer- ent terms, — "yes, "says the Captain '"it is an unnatural wur, and wt* wish matters were settled." Seeing Major Bayard in regi- mentals, he asked him what rank he held. He was answered a Major. Wo see many of the houses that the balls had passed through in tlio lower part of the town of Roxburg. We passed around the grt^at length of breastworks Jicross the meadow and with our spy glasses distinguished the sentries and works on Boston Neck, which are very strong ind»'ed. We dined at Waterman's with a. large company. Counter- sign "Kempton. " We rode down to Dorsetshire Hill, along a imrrow strip of made road across the op«-n marsh where the enemy nnght have fired a i)oint blank shot from Boston Neck, and let us hear their ba,lls wliistle. but (hey were so ill-natured that we could not provoke one shot. We tints went up and stood in a cluster together, in such a manner as never be- fore happened without sh:)t, yet we had iK)ne. Wednesday, October 18th. From the summit of this lofty and delightful Hill Ave could see all the south side.of Boston and the Neck Harbor, the Castle, Ocean, Islands, &'c. , beautiful view i>resents itself. 1 can't tell whether it exceeds the view front Powiler Horn or not. w^ 16 JOURNAL OF MAJOR ENNION WILLIAMS. ./ X We returned to Cainhridj^e. All the beds at Major Mifflin's bein^ occupied, I was <>bli{jed to lodfje at Brown's. Wrote to my father and Jno. Mifflin and Post. G ^. / ^f~*'C€^^ XiC /. ''I ; Breastwork, t?round thrown up, J)anquet step or stan. Fosse is the ditch. Scrap is the inside of tlu' Fosse; Counter scraj) is outsi«lf. Glacis is the bank thrown up in front of the breastwork. (xaJj- ions are stakes interwoven with twisted bundles of switches like baskets without bott«>ms. Fascines, Bundles of switches about <) feet long. Breastworks ar our camp are banks com- posed of (jabions, Fascines, Stakes and Earth. The fortifica- tions of the enemy are nuule in the same manner. Thursday, October l!»th. Dined at our lodgings and spent the afternoon there. Lodged at Lieutenant Connor's on Prospect Hill. ■ Friday, 20th. Breakfasted at Mr. Connor's. Dined at C'am- bridge. Drank coffee at Mr. Mifflin's, sui)ped at Brown's, and joined in an Indian frolic, which to me has been the most un- lucky accident since I left home. ti. JOURNAL OF MAJOR ENNION WILMAMS. Sat unlay 31st. It lainnc! all day. I wiote to my {^ood iiiotlicr, si.st«M-, to W. Morj^aii. and J. J'ark«!r, and ("aptaiu (iurin-y. Dined and siipixMl jit, lodj.jin{^H with iij^n*»'al»l«J ronipany. Df- livi'ivd (jfcncral (Jrceno Hanson's llvoiiitions [not coniplKtrl, PhiteH No. I tool). Kxplanation, p«Kt^ 1 *<^» **^- Art of (fun- nery I'lifj^o I to If!. Sunday, O('.lol»<"r U'id. From ('auil)ridt.jt' rodt^ thro' a small irref^idar town about thr»H! mihis, failed Medfcjrd on the north side of iMyslic. from tluuice acrompanied hy the worthy I\Ir. Jno. (ieorj^e l^raxier jis Jit. (ien 1, to Linn about S) miles, to Salem about 1:3 miles, to Jieverly about 2mii(!s; breakfasted at the worthy Captain Francis', liinu is a small totvn with some neat buildings, situated on a plain. Jieverly is a pretty town of great length, has a small front on tlie river, the bank of which is very high, and 1 here is a descent from the bank towards the rest of th(> town. Though th« sloop of war fired many shots at this town, there was no damage done. There aro several very pret ty houses here. We crossed the ferry, retnrn»'d to t luf iieacit ifiil town of Salem. There are nnuiy b(>aut if ul houses here. Several modest and virtuous, ajipeared to us ex- traordinary and f< r a short time vit'V»>ii(. tin-. iiKMi of will' i'l'oiii K*'tl iii)^ iiciir nioiiKli lo Hnvci'ly niid HitltMii, (m hiini t licin. Ar nitvt'ily, wliicli istlio o|)|M),sil|' ilin rivoi', (licriMM ( \> o iinnod hcIiooim'ih, t)tl«>«l out wliicli iTiiiHo iilioiil (Im> foiist. Tli<'r(> JH, I Ix'licvc, iiImmiI. lOUO lionH«t'(s near t lio mil I'o iir<' pitvrd, t lie ot liriH jiro as Handy soil, IiIkIi in 1 Ik* middle, and k<>pi a,n ol' inhhiHli. 'IMi<> accoiini oT I liodoHlnnMion of l''aiiiiont ii arrived lii>r<>, and Hi*> |HM>pl«H)«>f(a.n tiirc**! ly (o inovo (lioW*tMt India and other valiialdo ^o(»ds away, lest th<> men of warHhonhl ^cl ii|>lhi>r*>. Wo |»itss««d on over a, stony roati (o Mariii<> Ih'ad, whirii is a, dii'ty distif^rt'cahh' |»la,«M>. At itroscnt tlipy aro hen' in ^fi-eal dis- 1 roHs, as tli<< town is linih aiiion^jst roclts and stoiH's, wln>r«i is no l.ind to iMih ivat*>. IMarlilo ilcad and th(> pcopio in ti^i>n)>ial art' llshtM'iutMi or coiHvnuMJ in that way, which soiirttr of sup- port is now tit III! iiioii urn in tlio iiniiy a,nd lli)> r(>st. unt out of *>inplo\, and alniosl <'\ *>i'y iioiiso swarnm wilii childriMi of tli<>S(> liardy tcnipcrali* mm. Tiii'ir siliiation is uiisorahlc ; Ihn streets and roads are (Hied with poor liitie l)oys ami j^yirls who are I'orcetl to hefx of j|,|| ( hey see. 'I'lin wviinen are hi,/,y, and of «'onseqnen(M* , and four or ilvc of liieni larj^-e neat, houses. 'IMn>y ha.ve a. snuili l)att«>ry on a, point near to try to keep olT t lie men of war. One rema,rlva,i>l(> object of cluirity here, was a little l»oy whose left arm was shri\ I'lietl up and dea.d. Mud his le};"s Avere cont I'a.ct ed and f oh led np like a. tailor's and of no st reiiMlth. This emaciated creat lire w<»nld move in an odd manner with t lie assistance of hisrit^lit iver to see (iicli a.not her pla.ce. iiiun. Octoix'r 'J.'VI. We passed t hiout^h 1 his town to the Half Way House at Neweli's. where we spent t he evt'iuii;^ h(i,ppil,\ . •Jhh. Ib-eakfasted at Medford with Col. I'ra/.ier, s|»enl tiie remainder of the moriiinjjf wit h viewiiifj; tiie lines, &c., on Winter, Plon^jhed and I'rospect Hill. Dined Jit Mrown's witii company V. 3")tii, Thursda.\. J>ined with ( 'oloiiel 'riinmiison. jjast iii>,dit I went th«> fjrand roiiiuls witii < ieneral ('reeiii', Col. Vernon. &'«'.. &c. We found th(» scut ries in (j^eneral a.i(>rt, but some had not tlie rif^hf comitersij^n. for wliich th<> s«>rfi;eants were se- verelv reprimanded and Ihreati'iied AVe were wit h our sen- tries near Cliarlcstown Neclv alioiit 1300 yards from liie enemies sentries, Onr sent ries were at the l;)west trees 100 yanls from the eiiecuy. 'rii»> form was this- Tht> sentry next the guard, on hearing us wdthin al>out lU) .JOUUNAf. OF MA.IOR ICNNION WIM.IAMH. 11* vurds, liollowH «ml. "who ^f(l('H (Iiito," HiTgcunl luiHwcrH UuiiikIh. SVIiul ichiimIh, TliH jriMiid i-oiiikIh. " ' tScrm'diil A ilwnrd. 'J'ho (iinii'd liiriioiil, iiii(h>r iii'iiiK to nt>ur I hn kciiI i y. 'J'hr Hcigc/inl. 1 hi'ii imIvhihm'HuiiiI HiiyH, " Whof^oM.s 1 Imvo. " A iisw< r, " UoiiihIh. " Wliiii KoiiikIk," '"Ph.* (rnuid l{.oiiiidH. Hrii^cuiil , Ad V (irnf (itiai'd t ht'ii rnt iiniH to his ( !ii.|»lajii, ujid IcIIh iniii I hp ) li*>ni down, iind I'^is(;in<',s aro laid npon llnHopof flic (iabionsand covered with carlh, and ar(t Ihns filled with I'as- cincHajid r.artli to a proper hcif^lit. 'JMii-n tin- insido and out- side and top arn fa.(ied a,nd (ro\ered with H<»ds of e/i,rth and grass pinned d(»wn wit h HlaJu's, There nhoidd he prrtper in- tervals left, for aniiii/.iire.s. The inner part is to Id' higher t hiin t h(> outer and the slope is to he in a direct Mill' wii h t lit! . The h(!rni ((fatn'ral GrfM-iio says) Khoiild beat lensl two fei t to these line.s. The insidti nearly perpendi-Milar, the outside f-honld slope pari! I le| lot liesciirpor fei/t long. There ai'(> the following I'orts, \c. , here: I'ort on AVinler Hill and Plowed llil!. On a rising gntnnil Ix-lween Winter'.s und J'rosj)eft Hill, I'reneh I'ort. On I'rospect Ilili. Two redoubts ix^tween ditto and Plowed 1IIII. 'JMiree Half l\Ioons or Transes in front of ProHpect Hill, with picUt 'k (M»nininnica( ing to each, about Jt.") yards from tin? I)reast works On I he plain about 'H)0 yar Th niiirsli and l)rokeu ground render it alnnist impossible for th« r ssm P I 20 JOURNAL OF MAJOR ENNION WILLIAMS. en«iay to land tliere, so that it is several htnulred yards below this that the next fort is. RoxburK is a small town on and at foot of a small Hill, (on which is the church. ) At the foot of a very large ridfje of hills on one of these is a pretty large fort. There is a breastwork in the town. One ditto at the lowest part of ditto. A fort a lit- tle to the southward of the Neck, to command it and the mea- '.ed at (ilasgow, Scot- land, in connection with an account of the Siege of Quebec, from the hands of a British officer, and it has hedn given page for page as in the original. For ji notice of Captain Hendricks, see Volume One, Hattalions and Line. J (22^ A. JOURNAL OP THK MARCH OF A PARTY OF PROVINCIALS PROM CARLISLE TO BOSTON, AND FROM THENCE TO QUEBEC, Begun the 13th of July, and Ended the 31st of Decem- ber, 1775. '» TO WHICH IS ADDED An Account of the Attack and Engagement at Quebec, THE 3l8T OF December, 1775. OliAHOOWs PBINTED BY R. OHAI'MAN AND A. DUNOAN. MDCOLXXVI. I THE following authentic Journal, wrote by an Officer of the Party, was sent from a over rocks and shoals, where we, from the un- evennessof the bottom, sometimes plumped over head, we got to the third Carrying Place, Norridge Walk falls 3. Carried over boats, &c. and encamped, ami entered a wild barren wilderness, birch, pine, hemlock. Bome parts of the river side good bottom, with sugar trees, 3. pushing and dragging. To-day killed Carried over, Miles. 651 8 10 U mii -ijlJL y JOURNAL OF OAPT. WILLIAM HENDRICKS. 35 (13) Hro'.ight over, a moose-deer, 4. Pushed and dragged to Tentuckefc falls (Hellgate. Carried 40 perches, and en camped •'), (I, 7. We poled and dragged against, a shallow stream, and encami)ed at the place where we leave Kinnebec. Three days made, H. liay in our tents on account of a heavy rain. 9, 10, 11. (Jarried hoats, &c. three miles and a (juarter over a high hill, very had way, to the first pond in the Carrying Place, and made one mile and an half more, and oncampe ill I !' If 86 JOURNAL OP CAPT. WILLIAM HENDRICKS. (14) Brought over, over, and enoaraped, 14, 15. Carried three miles and a quarter to Dead river, a mile of this way very swampy. We were up to the knees in mud. Then up the river's side a mile more, . . . 16. The water now being deep and dead, we plied our oars, and rowed. This river comes from the N. W. running 8. E. four perches wide. Here the water very black, 17. After having carried over a short Carrying Place, rowed, 18. Rowed up 20 miles, and carried over a short Carrying Place, 19. This day we made 4 Carrying Places, and on our way 20. 21, 32. Encamped on account of the Carried over, . I Miles. 726i 5 10 16 20 786i ->
  • «tmriiiiiit'n«>te Kitiui.ifinMWM JOURNAL OP CAPT. WILLIAM HENDRICKS. 37 (16) Brought over, heavy rain. 28. The water now being shallow, we threw our oars aside, and took to our poles. We pushed up, 24. Our provisions now growing very scant, and some of our men sick, the sev- eral captains concluded to send the sick back and a isaptain, with 50 men, forward, to reach the inhabitants as soon as possi- ble, in order to send us supplies of provi- sions before we should run out. Accord- ingly the sick were sent back, and Capt. Uanohet, with 50 men, forward. Some- time before this, Colonel Innes, with three companies of musket -men, turned back, being discouraged by the many difficulties they met with; and our third lieutenant, Carried over, Mllea. 10 706^ •I 'i 1 >i 1 i ; n\ B: i 1 1 i 1 I f 88 JOURNAL OF CAPT. WILLIAM HENDRICKS. (16) Brought over, Mr. Irvine, being sick, was left at the first pond, in care of a corporal and three men. This day several of our boats were overset, andniucl) ' .""^sh'-v'. provision,and ammuni- tion, wei.; lot't, r^^ some few guns. We got forward ihis tiay, 25. Hnowe:'. i-H last niglM, and very cold, pushed up tliisday, and. cr• Carried over, Miles. 871 20 891 JOURNAL OP GAPT. WILLIAM HENDRICKS. 45 (88) r Brought over, packs on our backs, and marched off, hop- ing to see the inhabitants this day : A small stick, lying across the way, was sufficient to bring the stoutest of us to the ground. In the evening, we saw some cattle coming up the river, the most joyful sight that we had ever seen. When we came to them, the men who drove them told us, we were then 20 miles from the nearest inhabitants ; and that Colonel Arnold had got in two days before, and immediately sent off these cattle for our relief. Accordingly some went to work, and, in a short time, had one of the beasts killed and dressed. This night we fared sumptuously. We marched Carried over, , I Mllen. 891 891 1 ; 4 nil l!| m \m I'iil! 40 JOURNAL OF OAPT. WILLIAM HENDRICKS. (34) Broufflit over, this day, . 8. This «lay niarchod aO luilos, wa^, then halted in sif^ht of Quebec, the river St. Lawrence beiiiff between us and the city, In all. Mllnn. 12 17 979 8. Quartered along the river's side (Point Levy) until our meu, which were buhinU, Bhould come up. 4» JOURNAL OP CAPT. WILLIAM HENDRICKS. (26) Remained here until the 13th, when most of the men, who were behind alive, came up, who in- formed us that several of the musket-men liad per- ished of liunger in the woods, and also some rifle- men, among wliom was Jolui Taylor of Gapt. Hend- rick's company. During our stay here, Capt. Mor- gan took a mid-shipmaii, belonging to a frigate in the harbour, who came a-shore, with some men in a boat, to carry away flour from a mill on our side the river. A frigate of 20 guns, some few mer- chant-men, and small craft, in the harbour. 13. Crossed the river, this night, in long boats and canoes.. Some of the canoes overset in the river, by which some clothes and guns were lost. Got all safe over in the morning to a place called Wolf's cove. 14. This morning were fired upon by thefrlgate, but received no damage. Took up our quarters in some tJk JOURNAL OF CAPT. WILLIAM HENDRICKS. 4U (27) good houses, near the town, which were deserted by the owners. Took several prisoners, who in- formed us thut there was not more tlian 100 regular soldiers in the town, besides a number of sailors, and other new recruits, amounting, in the whole to between 3 and 400 men under arms. The first day we came over the nver, we [)assed close by the city walls, and gave three cheers, then marched off, without being molested by them in the town. They llred some cannon, but did no execution. 21. Marched up the river to Point an Tremble, 20miles; ourammunitionlieinginsnfficient toattack the town with. Here we were joined by Gen. Mont- gomery, with the New York troops, who had taken St. .lohn's. Fort Cliamljlee, and Montreal, where they found considc-rabie stores of ammunition, i)ro- visions, and clothing, with a great number of can- non, and took near TOO prisoners. Here the two D 4 Vol,. XV. i' - ■■ i 4 1 ii ;l f j 60 JOURNAL OF CAPT. WILLIAM HENDRICKS. (28) men, who had been left with Mr. McClellan upon Chaudiere, came to us and informed us that they had buried him at the first inhabited house they came to, after he had been brought down by two Indians, hired V)y Capt. Snuith for that purpose. Continued at Point au Tremble till the 5th of De- cember, when we marched back to Quebec, and laid siege to the town. We continued the siege till the 30th of December, during which time some were killed on both sides. The evening of the 30th pre- pared to attack the city. Gen. Montgomery, with the New York forces, on one side, and Col. Arnold, with his detachment from Boston, on the other side. Accordingly, about 5 o'clock in the morn- ing of the :Mst began the attack ; but the snow be- ing so deep, where the (ieneral made the attack, they could not reach the wall ; they retreateil back to their quarters. Col. Arnohl's party carried on the attack, but lie being wounded in the beginning I I i mm JOURNAL OP CAPT. WILLIAM HENDRICKS. 51 (29) of tlie affair, went back. Capt. Morj^an then took the lea ties, marched with alacrity wherever they were led ; and advanced, secure of gaining victory. Colonel Maclean, the second in command, with all the presence of mind which distinguishes the brave soldier, made his disiiositions in most excel- lent order, to counteract the plans of the attackei-s. In short, his indefatigability, ever since the town was invested, gave us a favourable presage of our success. Colonel Caldwell, by his example, made his corps of militia emulous to appear where danger made their assistance necessary. Therebels, perceiv- ing themselves vigorously attacked in front and rear, called for quarter, which was granted. In this affair, we made the flower of Mr. Montgomery's army prisoners; and we have reason to think JOURNAL OF CAPT. WIIJilAM HENDRICKS. 57 (35) that many have been killed, and many wounded. — Arnold was carried off at the first onset : He was shot in the leg, while he was passing the picquets behind the Hotel Dieu ; from whence an inconceiv- able f iLsilade^ was poured on the rebels as they marched to the Saut au Mateiot. The prisoners say, that if Mr. Montgomery's party had attacked at Pres de Ville with equal bravery to that which was shown at Saut au Mateiot, they would have carried the Lower-town : But, after the Lower-town is taken, it is commanded by the Up- per-town. The rebels had slips of paper pinned to their caps, with the words Liberty or Death ! wrote on them. We lost, this morning, capt. Anderson, formerly lieutenant in the navy, killed ; five privates killed ; one private wounded. We took two royals, three howitzers, two brass E w 1 : > 58 JOURNAL OF CAPT. WILLIAM HENDRICKS. V, w (36) three pounders, with a quantity of small shells. We made prisoners, 1 lieutenant colonel, 3 majors, 8 captains, 15 lieutenants, 1 adjutant, 1 quarter mas- ter, 4. volunteers, 350 privates; 44 officers and sol- diers wounded. 426 taken in all. Our fatigue this winter, has been excessive. Every man able to carry a musket became soldier, and did his duty cheerfully. We lived on salt beef, salt pork, and salt fish. Fresh meat was from Is. 3d. to Ih. 6d. per pound; a turkey Is. 3d. a dozen of eggs 2s. 6d. and every thing in proportion. The news-papers will have informed you of our success on the day the rebels attempted to storm us. Quebec, May 14th, 1776. FINIS. If m^nmmmms^mmsmm %li ,1 III ;,,:}:3i ^.' O^^^^^/f/^ nRm ^4' ' .Toil US AT. .. m »K .\*.AINST yUEBKC, im. - w . .^-^t* "<«« ,**0i '• ■> liii l\- : 1 ■■ ■' 1 ■ ; 3! 3'l ' i\ '^:r:?^:^ • Q^'^^i^i^ JOURNAL OF The Campaign Against Quebec, BV JOHN JOSEPH HENRY. 1775. tm [Tlie following journal by Hon. John Joseph Henry has been recently reprinieU with notes, but as it is a companion journal to lliut of C!aptain William Hendricks, and a record of the Pennsylvania troops whicii took j)jirt in the campaign against l^uebec, under Gen. Benedict Arnold in the autumn and win- ter of 177"), it is given in this volume chiefly made up of Revol- utionary documents. As will be seen, Judge Henry wrote out the journal for his children. ] !il! (60) AN ACCURATE AND INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF THE HARDSHIPS AND SUFFERINGS OF THAT BAND OF HEROES, WHO TRAVERSKD THE WILDERNESS IN THE CAMPAIGI^ AGAINST QUEBEC IN 1775- BY JOHN JOSEPH HENRY, ESQ. LATE PRh'SIDEX'I OF I'll 10 SKCOXD JUDIVIAL DIS- TRICT OF Pt'NNSi'LVANIA. LANCASTER: PRINTED BY WILLIAM GREER 1812. (61) II I ' ! N:^ (62) TO THE PUBLIC. THIS work is given to tlie world, as left byjndge Hknry. Had he lived to superintend the printing of it himself, many alterations would, no doubt, have been made, many passages which may at present appear obscure, would have been fully explained, and many differences of style corrected. As the work purports to be written l)y judge Henry, it was rhought improper to make any alterations or a expression, deprived the company of appet'ie. On several subsequent occasions M'Kon- key showed himself as mean in spirit, as lie was devoid of de- cency. We soon rid ourselves of him. Rfanj' years afterwvrds, at Twincaster, in Pennsylvania, he applied and received a loan by way of charity from me, which he meanly solicited with the most abject sycophancv. So trm^ it is, in general, that those who disregard the social decencies of life, are ecpially incapable of those virtues which make man resi)ectable in society. On ihc afternoon of this day, we crossed to the west side of the river below the fall: searched for, and with difOculty found the carrying place. Having marked it with precision, we rested av,-hile. On the west side of the river, not very dis- tant from ns, there was a «^(>nsiderable extent of natural meadow.* One of our part.s exploring ihe country for i]eer, *Tn tnivoisinj? this mciidfiw, whhih was a bejiutiful plain, one of llu* jmrty, found tlio lionis of a'mooso-deer, which from uppoarancoa !uid boon shed in tlio foregoing sununer, or perhai« in the beginning olautuniii : being then about five foot ten inchoMbiiili. Ootchell laco- liousl y, yot gravely, insisted by way of niciisuromont, that I slumld stand under the inn\n fork. The crown of my head, rubbed against the or()W!i-worlc of the horns. This (o all of ns, was matter of groat surprise. How{»ver, in ii short time afterwards the cirounistanoe of size, was thought little of, when wo oaino into contact with the living animal, >ipon whost^ head such horns grow. There is a paiicity of words for a description upon paper, of the onornious dimensions of the male moose which wo saw, and of thoir horns. The male-deor bears horns ; the i'oinak boars noiio. Those horns, which wo examinod CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 71 met with tv.o white men who had come from a distance, mow- ing tha wild grass of the meadow. A n agreeable barter ensued— we gave salted pork, and they returned two fresh beaver tails, which, when l)oiled, renewed ideas, imbibed with the Mny- bntter of our own country. Taste, however, is arbitrary, and often the child of necessity. Two years before this, acornf^ had supplied me with a precarious sustenance, on a journey from Sandusky to Pittsburg, it momentarily sustained life and minutely, were ol' a large size, Ijut not so largo as some wo saw on tlio livhig doer. About midway of the horn, from tho crown of tlio hciul, there is a broad flat part of tho horn, called tho blade, which in tho Hpecimen under examination, was full two of my spans, or nearly twenty inches from whence branched the i)rou(l antlers or i>rong. There is no boast of the forest more handsomely decorated, unless it lie tho roin-decr of tho north of Europe and Asia. In tho evenings, in tho lirst ascension of the Kennebot; and Dead-rivers, sittingaround our solitary stnoko tiros, wo liavo often seen those stately deer, [)assing tho river in droves, sometimes of fifteen or twenty in number, tliooiio walking after tho other in tho actnistomod path, but duo care and di.s- (•ijilino kept our arms (juiet. Tho country around Natanis liouso, i circle often or liftoon miles, was at that time, an admirable <'huiUing ground." Ono day, suddenly passing a sharji point of the river, abou* five miles bolow Natanis cabbin. wo as Hiiddonly foil back. Wo wanted fresh food. Roganiloss of what might follow, Steele per- mitted us to lire. We had seen five or six of those monstrouH door standing in tho watc^r kneo-doep, fooding on their favorite food, tho rod willow. Boyd, Wheeler and niysolf passed tho river, out of sight of tho moos(\, in tho most cautionary niaiuior. The stream lioro was iK/t more than sixty yards wide. Wo approached them through ti.o thick uiulorwood, v iiicfi clothed the bank. Royd pre(;o(led. Tlie rustling of the leaves alarmed the; doer. They threw up their heads. What a sight! Tho antlers of seviu-al of them, s(M'mod to ox('(H)d in si/0, those wo had already seen. Hoyd appreiienslvo they were about to run from us, firod without giving Wlioelor and myself, an oppor- tunity totakoastanti, but tho greatest misfortune was, thattho worthy Boyd, had neglected to clean his gim that day, it made long (ire, and but a trii'.'ng report. Tho l)ulh't scarcely reached tho door. Wheeler and uiysoli' wore croeping to our places, wli;>n P.oyd's gun disturlx"! the animals. Tho gunsin our hands, were im-trcctually discjiargcd. This jejune occiirronco, is related m(>r(>ly, for tlio introduction of a single ()i)servation. When the bull moose, at tlio rustlingof thf>l(Mives, and afterwards when Moyd lired, threw up their heads— the tips of their horns, seemed to mo to stand eighteen foot In tlio air. 'I'iie ridge of tho shoulder, seemed soventeon liands high. 'IMie largest of these auuimlH wiiH nfu/iiiif nafiiro'. Tho inoo.so in ordinary, is of an asii- (•olored grey, ^ho one T speak of, was ll(nce, of every icinil, if not with thankfulness, at least with submission. We passed t hei portatfe of Norridjjewoc falls. Thence for sev- eral ended tin* river rapidly, blu/.ing every carrying-place. Having now secedcid many miles from the last whirt* inhabitants at Norridge rather harsh to the feelings; the firing of a gun was inhibited; Ihoiigh the weather was cfhill- ing, w in the m(»rniug autl evening, nuide up our Btock of fresh food. We frt^iiuently saw ducks, &c. and numy moose-de»M', yet we discharged udI a, gun; iu truth we had been ma,de to b(^lieve, that this country had numerous In- dians in it. The party proceeded without molesta.tion, but from natural rock, and a strict current (by the 27th of September,) to (he twi'lve-mili' carrying-place. Here a ni>w scene opened. Our guides professe east of \\\o river. Now we assunu'd the tille of lieing our own guisp 'ct ami attiuitiou lor his iuforuuition rela- t\vo. to th«> roult' norih. 1I(> informed me (hat the course of tlu> river which is injudiciously c/i,lled (he " Dead river" tended (to or 100 miles northerly, took a, short turn soii( h wardlv. and was then wiihiu \'i miles of us. 'IMia( (bal |)ar( was full of rapids, and impassable to boats, or even eanor's. We seari'hed lor the carrviug-place, anject,it was resolved that two per- Hons of ( he par( y should remain, (with about one half of the provisions.) until (lu' return of our main l>ody, (vihuilat ing ( he return wonlil l»e iu eight or ten days. 1 1 had been obsorved -'/! t: -4(1 ■ CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUKniOC. ?:} tiiJit Clifton, h«MM.'- tlm oldest of the JMHnpiuiy. yet bravn jiiid jm'ood shot, from tin; fiitiKii.^s w ■ had cMdiirtMl, had Ix-gmi to Ihiff With th« iiHsent of our chief, the yoiingfi- part of us pro- posed tohinnorenuiiMwlu'i-t* we t lu'U \v.'r(',\vilh tho l)»>ttnr part of tht! provisions. Aflcr cousithM iil)ltuiilt!r(^a,t loii ho assi'iili'd.ou coudiliou of his lia,\ iiij; a c.uiuiianion. '1'Im' youngest of the party, nouiinalcd M koukey, wIkj could not rcHtruin liis joy at tho proposal. It wasadsiscd for ihcm to ict ircHo the soni h end of (he pond, perhai>s a, nii!«s and there, as in a i>erf<'(;t re cess,, n'uiain (H)uc.(ale(i ; Unowin^i M'Konk«!y, the conseqin-nceH were foreseen. After thi' a<'coiiiplishnienl of this affair, liiMi- tenant tSl«u'le jiarted tin* [jrovision appro] )riated for I lie march- ers not by pounds or ounces, my dear children hut by ■'whoso shall l)e this."' Some of you have been taut,dit how this isdouH, if, you shoidd ha,V(! forj^otten, it will lie well now to tell you of it. The principal of the partN, if he is a .^jentleman and imin of honor, divides the whole portion elown o(V shore* by a. pu(F of wind, were drawn half their Ifiif^lhs on the lieach ; Wii ran a ?'ac((who should perform his duty soonest he arrived lirsl. 'I'akinj^up his canoe suddenly, but hopitif^ to ha\H a lietler stand than tl»e shore ])r(>senlef si'veral miles, to a stH'.ond pond, if my recollect ion s< r\ es, larj,'er 1 han t In- former : Iruvorsin^j lliis, we encamped more caul iou^ly I han ever, (in the next day, i)ursuiug tint pat h, and markiiu,Mt . a, t hinl pond of smail diauu't er was presented to our view. I'assint^ t his. by t he evfuinj,' we eie-amped on I he nor! h-bank of ( he h< iid-rinr. This river, which IS nothiiit; mori' than an eviension of the Ketuiebec, is called b\ this remarkalde name, iiccaiise a cur- rent, a few miles below the place we wiire now at , and for many i: |Hiij|i m HENRY'S JOURNAL. miles above it, is imporceptiWli^ It is deep luul perliaps two hundred and lifty yards wide. Tlie ground we footetl witliin the last three days, is a very rugged istlinius, which forms the great bend of the Ivennel)ee. (Joining from tlie higli ground towards the Dead-river, we passed a bog wliich ai)i)eared, be- fore we entennl it, as a beautiful plat of firm ground, level as a bowling green, and covered by an elegant green moss That day, to save my shoes for sev rer service, mockasins had l)een l)Ut in their place. Ever step we made, sunk us knee-deep in a bed of wet turf, My feet were pained and lacerated by the snags of the (h*ad pines, a foot and more below the surface of the moss; these and nniny other occurrences, which luippened afterwards, convinceil me more than reading could, of the manner of the foruuition of turf. Sometimes, to lighten the canoes when ascending strict water, several of us Avould dis- embark, and procetid along shore, and on many occasions, ti'averse a point of land to savtf distance. Doing this, we often met wilh what we thought a Hat ground covered by moss. Entering the parterre, as it might be called, and runn- ing along thai wliich we found to be a log covered with moss, would (^ause a foot to slip — down we log, woiUd come, waist deep in a l)ed of wet moss; such incidents always created a laugh. A si)ark, if these beds of moss had l)e(>n drv, as Ihev wei-e wet, wt)uld have mad o. a dreadful con- flagration : 1 he ui)per country se(Mii<'d throughout as if covered with it. To the south and west of the* bog first mentioned, there was a natural nuNidow of great ext«uit. On tiu\ west it reacdied, S(^(Muingly, to Ihe foot of the mountains several miles olT. A beautiful creek serpentined through it and formed a conveiucMit harbor and landing i)lace, opposite to our camp, and directly to whicdi ihe Inilian path le>! is. The timber trees of this, are in a great measure dilTerent from those of our count ry Ih'reare neither oaks, hickories, poplars, maples or locust ; but (here is a. great varic^ty of other iviuds of excellent, timber, such as the white and yellow pines, h(>ndock, cedar, cypress, and all the species of the firs. Thesti trees, in the low grounds, grow to a very large size, on the hills, as we approacii northwardly, they seem to dwindle, jMirticu- larly as W(» come tot !\(' " height it of land ;" l)ut again ris(! to a superb height, as we descend into the intervale, onthestreamH running into Canada. Among the trees of this country, ther(*ar(> twowhi<'h d(werv»' particular notice, because of thtMr remarlvable (pialilies. Thes»i a,re the balsaiiis llr, (( 'nnada, balsam, Halm of (iilead lir, »)r hahsamum (Mnndetisc pinns hnlsDDiftt: which pi-oduces tlx* purest t iirpenl hii-, ) antl Ihe yel- low l)irch. The lirst, ns its \idgai- name iiiii»or(s, yields a bal- CAMPAIGN AGAINST QTJE1?E0. 75 samic liquid, wliicli lias boon, aad perhaps now is, much os- teeincd l»ythe inedicjil profession. The bark issinootli, except that lliert! are a vas, niiiuber of white and lucid protuberance! upon it, of the size of a linger ur thumb nail, buJj^intJ from tlie surface of ihtt l)arlv. This tree ;^rows to the size of from 15 to ao inches in diameter. From tiiee.ssays made, itseeuiedto me that a vial containint,' a {,'ili, miglit be iiiled in the si)ace of an hour, (retchei, our t^iiide, tauglit me its use. In the morn- ing when we rose placing the edg(M)f a broad knife at the under sidt! of the blister, and my lii)S at the oi)i)osite part, on the back of the knife, which was declined, the licpior liowed into my mouth freely. It was heating and cordial to the stoimich, attended by an a,gre"abi(! pnngtMicy. This prac;! ice, which we ailopted, in all likelihood, contributed to the preservation of health. For though much wet weather ensued, and W(! lay often on low and damp ground, and had very nm.ny successions of cold atmosphen', ir does not now occur to me, that anyon(M)f us was assailed by sickness, during this arduous excursion. The yellow birch is useful in uuiny particular instances to the mitives. Th(\v form the body of the 1 rtie into setting-poh^s, paddles, spoonsandhidles. The bark, its better prop(>rty, serves as n covering for the frame of the canoe, miudi in the same maimer as the Esqiiiimiux and Greeidanders apply the seal Hkin. To you it may appear to bt> a s(ra,nge assertion, but to me it seems true, that the birch-barii canoe is the most ingtuu- ous pie(!e of mechaiusm, mnn in a rude state is cajKible of pt;r- fornung. This bold idea recniiresa disclosure of tln^ means and the manner of the work, whi(di shall ^n> iioMC: befon> 1 leave the subject * From the bark of yellow-bindi, the Indi.„n also *The hlr(^h-bark-(!iuioo, as intimated before in the Imdyof tiu) work, js not oniya curious, but a luost inpetii.ius nuu^hine. So fur us my v- <'ral oiij>()rtiu\ilics to (vhserve the maiuufr of tin' formalion of llu! l)ir('li liark canoe, in its \ arious stages, a (lest-ription of its sections may not be (iisagreeai)le to you. In the roust met ion of tiui canoe, tli.r latitM, with that wlucli I have lUiUeil gun- wales, (guiuiels, ) <'orre»|i»««ide!it In si/e with the intended JJMiglh of tiie canoe. Thes(> giiti w«l»w ari' inado from the lou>:b<*Ht and best of tlio thnlx>r that the ><■> otry pnxhiccs. The jiun-wnles nie s'lrontly secured to the head and Htern by lenonsand itiueedur rootlu a iuoHtii«<«t ir ' M ?! m : 1 \ 'i 1 i fi m 1 j i ' Bmm \ i ML 70 HENRY'S JOURNAL. forms bowls, and baskets of a most l)eantiful construction, and it even serves as a v/rai)pi'r for any nice matter which it is wished to keep securely, much in ihe manner wo use brown wrapping paper. The appearance of the yellow-bircli tree at a distance, is conspicuous. Approaching near it, in the auTumn. it seems involved in rolls, something resembling large circular rounds of parchment, or yellow puper. There is in my min«l no question, but that among a numerous and industrious peoi)le, such as the Chinese, this indigenous pro- aiul strong manner. Tlio ribs oftho canoe, accordingtoits size, are from two to five inches in diameter, of the straightest cedar, or fir, witliout knots, closely fitted together, side by side, and well seweti by means of an awl to tlie gun-wales. This frame is covered witli the j'ellow- birch-rind, an eighth, a sixtli, or a fourth of an inch thick. This l)ark, when applied to canoes, is from two to four feet in length; commen- surate with the extension oftho bow and stern from eacii other. Each part of this bark, where the soanis meet, is nicely sewed together by the split cedar root, these seams are then pitcliod over in a ridge, by a hard pitch, in the width of perhaps an inch or more, so as to make the vessel, truly tliat which seaman call water-tight. Hut to this clumsy attempt to describe to you a boat, which you have never seen, and perhaps never will see, it seems requisite to add anotJier observation. The bark wiiicli encircles the l)ottom of the canoe, is strongly attached to tlio gim-wales by cedar root, nnich in the same manner as I have seen j'ou tiireadiiig wire, for the making of artifi- cial flowers. This bark, tlius prepared and applied, speaking com. paratively, (great with small,) is a niuctj strong«>r material, than your thread, either of fiax or silk. The gunwale was as neatly laced by tl>e cedar, and almost as ornamental, and e<|ually f-trong in texture, as the canes we sometimes see froiu India, covered with splits of ratteen, or some other pliant plant, olsouthern growth. The paddles are uid- forndy made of asii, where it can be obtained, but most usually o( birch, or even of nofter wood, in this part of Canada. Many of the paddles whi<'li I saw, were doublo-bladod. that is a blade at (^ach end of the handle or pole, and in the hands of a strong perscui vould be from its fonnatioti, apparently as light asa leather. The pushing-jiolo was of the same kind of materials, l)iit light, and if iron could ho had, was shod at the hut-end. The rapid and rocky rivers which those poor jieople the I)iladed puddle, naves half the time which woidd be etnploytd li,\ the Kinglc hladed. in these anluous but necessary labours. Acthity and iigility, from the circmmstances, oftho precariou.sne8s of an Indian lilc, and their manner of subsisting CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUERKC. duct would beoome an article of general use in various waj'S. Tlie hark, when taken from the tree, may be obtained length- wise of the tree, from one to four feet in breadth, and of a length equal to the circumference. It is sometimes white with a yellowislj cast, but more usually of a [)ale, and sometimes of a deej) gold colour. Ii is partible, when ever so thick, into the most iilmy sheets. The Indians, for canoes, use it of the thick- ness of from a fourth, down to the eighth of an inch, accord- ing to tiie size of the vessel. Curiosity and conveniencH*, made us reduce it oft(Mi to a liljny, by no means thicker or more substantial, than the silky paper we obtain from India. It serves equally well for the pencil as papiM-. Ink however, (lows upon it. — In the course of time a medium may be discovered to preclude this inconvenience— this bark will iH'eserve l>ecter than paper. Tin; company, not apprehending the reverses which fortune had in store for them, left the encaiupment (September SOth) full of courage and iiope, though n. strong drift of snow, which whitened iiU the surrounding hills, had fallen during the night. Jlavinj^ smooth water, we paddled awny m»u'rily, probably for thirty miles. Getchel, besides his sheer wisdom, possessed a largci ftind of knowledge, concerrnng the country, which ho hail wayward- ness and uidiappiness of my life, to remember the occurrences, (July 177:'),) in a part of a days j. .rney from the windlass of the old carry- ing place, on (he soutli side of tlie river, west of Niagara, by a j>ath which led us to a celelirated fountain, a little below the brow of the hill, fall(>d Mount Pleasant, and thence to the fidis. My vouthfi;! iniaginaiion was greatly cxciutd. The company (!O!isist0ii ofa l<"rencii gentleman, uiy uncle John Ilonry, and myself. The Frenchman was a trader who liad Imt Just arrived from the Illinois coiudry, a!ul had dealt beyond the Mississippi. AN'lien we came toSlednian'sJiiscanoo, attended l)y three or four couriers de /loi.s, lay on tlie beach turiuul upside* down, with an imruen^Hc nuMib(>r of packs of beaver, press- packed, strewed around, i)erliaps iUc whole miglit have becMi .'?()00 11). wt Tlie canoe was of birch, llfty feet in length, most bcuiutifidly made, its i)readtii was i>rol>ai)ly from six to seven feet in the middle, I oxuunned witli a curiosity, such as a boy of my age ndght possess. ! h - 1 ^ ■':( : 1;'' ■ ■J ' ■; • },i mk\ 1 m 1 il i 1 t i ii il i; ,1 ,1 w HENRY'S JOURNAL. inonoy, if Wti bad it, und liaviii}^ nothing clso than our anus and our courago to «lei>eud on : uuac()iiaint('d witli tlic; true distaniu) of our tixpoditiou, for we had neither map nor chart, yet, resolveil to acicompUsh our ortiers at tlie ha/.ard of our lives- we prudently Ijegan to hoard our provision ; liaif a bis- cuit and lialf an ineli square of raw pork, became this evening's meal. Tiie er "id. Carrying here, Ave had good water all the next day: Mere fa,tigue and great lassitude of body, most likely, in ii good measure, owing to theAvant of food, caused us TO sleep well. From cautionary niotives our guns, though not uncared for, Avere considered as tiseless, in the Avay of obtain- ing fcjod. Several of our company angled successfully for trout, and a deliciou.-i chub, wliich avo call a fall-flsh. This place became remarkable to me, as sometime afterwards, my friends general Simpson, Robt^rt Dixon, a,nd myself, Avere here at the point of death. This you Avill Rnd in the sequel. Carry- ing a few perches around this precipice, Ave got into good Avater, and then performed a seA'ere v.iys labor. October ;5d. The evening brought us to our encampment, on tlui south side of the river. Angling Avas resorted to for food— Sergeant Hoyd, observing low grouiid on the other side of the river, a,nd an uncommon coldn«\ss in the water, passed over, and in an hour returned with a dozen tront, of (extraor- dinary ap{)eara,nce. I-ong, broad and thick. The skin was of a A'ery dark hu(>, beautifully sprinkled with deep crimson spots. Boyd had caught these in a large and deep spring -head. Con- trasting them Avith those we caught in the river, tht^y Avere evidently of a, dilTerent species. The river trout, were of a pale ground, with pink spots, and not so flat or broad. The next day, proceeding onward, we here and ther.; met Avith rough CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBKC. ra water. I a tlio evenintj we were told, lliat uii tlio next daj-, wo probably kIiouIcI arrive at the camp of Nalanih), an Indiau, wln)m oiir comiiuindcr was instriietcd to C'ai)ture or kill. Natauis was well known (o {\ia white inhabitants of the lower country : they knew from him thu geographical position of his resitience. The uninstructed Indian, if lie possesses good sense, n(u;essarily fri)m his wanileringsa.sahunt place, that they saw the smoke of his fire : lint the bir»l was ilown. He was wiser and more adroit, than liis assailants, as you Avill alterwards learn. Tin; house was ])r(d- tily phuied on a bank twenty feet high, about twenty yards from the river, and a grass plat extended around, at more than shooting distance for a rifle, free from timber and brush- wood. The house, ff)r an Indian cabin, wiis clean and tight, with two doors, one fronting the river, tins other on the op{)o- site side. We found many articles of Indian fabrication, evi- dently such as would not l)e totally abandoned by the owner: besides, it was remarked, that the coals on tlui liearth, from their appearance, had been burning at least within a week past. These notions did not allay our apprehensions of meet- ing with Indian entuiues. The canoes, in the meantime, hav- ing beelf warm, some trilling observation, which fell from me, relative to the place we were in, such as its resemblance to the vale of death, which drew the attention of the company: Getchel, in his dry way, turning toward me, said '"Johnny, yon look like a blue leather wliet-stone. "' The simplicity and oddity of the expression, and the gravity of his manner, causetl great merriment at my expense, it was enjoyed on uiv part, ccM-tfiin that it was not an expression of dis-esteem, but alTection, for the man liked me. Tliese minim tales and jejune occurrences, are related to con- vey to your minds, an idea, how men of true spirit will beard death in every shape, even, at times, with laughter, to effectu- ate .'I point of duty which is considered as essential to the wel- fare of their country. Thus we went on, incessantly laboring, without sustenance, until we came, about 3 o'clock, to the extreme end of a lifch and the last lake. This day's voyage might amount to fifteen or twenty miles. On this lake, we obtained a full view of those hills which were tiien, antl are now, called the " Ileighth of land."' It made an impression uj)on us, that was really more chilling, than Tile air which surrounded us. We hurried ashore- drew out 6^ <> HENRY'S JOURNAL. tried to stride into the footstepH of the leader, that he covered tlie traolc with )ii8 feet; tliis wa8 no mean duty. It required the courage, the vigour, and tlie wisdom, which designates genuine manhood. Our object was to be concealed from a knowledge of any one who might communicate our presence there, to the Canadian government. The race was urged, and become more rapid by the indications of a most severe storm of rain ; we hail scarcely more than gotten half way up the hill, Avhen the shower came down in most tremendous torrents. The night became dark as pitch ; we groped the way across the ridge, and in descending, relied on the accuracy of our leader, we continued with speed. The precipice was very steep; a root, a twig perhaps, caught the buckle of my shoe: —tripped— I came down head foremost, unconscious how far, but perhaps twenty or thirty feet. How my gun remained un- broken, it is impossible to say. When I recovered, it was in my hands. My companions had out-stripped me. Htunned by the fall, feeling for the path with my feet, my arrival at the canoe-place was delayed, till ten at night, an hour and more later than my friends. An erection called a tent, but more correctly a wigwam, was made in the hurry with forks, .aid cross-poles, covered by the branches of flr. It raiited inctn- santly all that night. If the oiothep we wore had been dry, they would have become wet— so we laid down in all those we had rm Sleep came to my eyes, notwithstanding the dripp- ings of the pelting storm, through the humble roof. October 9th. We arose before day. The canoes were urged suddenly into the water, it i^till rained hard, and at day light we thought of breakfasting. Gracious God! what was our fare? What could we produce for euch a feast ? Rummaging my breeches pockets, I found a solitary bi«cuit and an incli of pork. Half of the biscuit wns devoted to the breakfast, mid so also by each person, and that was consumed in the canoes as we iiadtlied over the lake. The rain had raised the lake, and consequently the outlets about four feet. We slided glibly along, over passages where a few «lays previously, we had toted our canoes. At the outlet of the fourtii lake, counting us we came up, a small diu:k appeared within shooting distance. It was a dioer, well known in our country- a thing which we /icre contemn. Knowing the value of aiiinuil food, in our predhra- nient, several of us tired at Wm diner : .Tesse Wheeler, however, (who all acknowledged as an t^xcelleiit shot,) struck it with his ball, A shout of joy arose— the lit;l«< diver was safely ile- poslted in our canoe. We went on quickly, without accident, till the evening, probably traversing a space of more th/m forty miles. At night-fall we halted, weury and without tasting food CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 88 since morning. Boyd and Cunnlngliani, who wore right-liand- nien on most occasions. 80on kindled a lire against a fallen tree. An occiirreiico this evening took jjlace, which my dear children you will hai'dly credit, but which (permit me to assure you) is sacredly true; the company sat themselves gloomily around this lire. The cooks, according to routine, ^ whether our chief or others,) picked the duck, and wlu n picked and gutteerformed. Being young, my ap- petite was ravenous, as that of a wolf, but honor bound the stomach tightiy. Wo rose early, and each person selected his bit of pork, which made but a single mouthful ; — there was no controversy. The diver was partetl most fairly into ten shares, each one eyeing the integrity of the division. Lieutenant Steele causing the "turning of the back," the lottery gave mo a victory over my respectal)le fri»md ('unningham. His share, was the head and (he feet, mine one of the thighs. Hungrynnd miserableas we were, even this was sport to our thoughtless nunds. In fact, wo were sustainiMl by a flattering hope, that we should boou meet our friends "the army." Setting out early on the 10th »)f October, by the evenintr we had mad«» nearly fifty mihfs. The bit of i)<»rk anti the rest of the biscuit became my supper. My colleagues wore similarly situated. The morning sun saw us without n,ny food. We did not despond. The consolalorv is. Yet being without food, though w«» loved each other every endearment which binds man to man, wjis as it were forgotten, in a profound silence. After a long day's journey s(ill we were supperless. The succeeding mondng, (1 lib, ) s(artlng early, we ran n or eleven o'clock A. M. we observed a great smoke before us, which froni its exteiit, wo could ascribe to nothing else, than the encampment of the army, our friends anly have sunk us in a second of time, but for that interference of Providence, which is athe- istically called presence of mind, otherwise a host of men <3ould not have saved us from a watery grave. Instinctively leaning to the lefr, we sunk the gunwale, of that side down to the w;vter's edge, by which we raised the broken side an inch and more out of it. (^ailing loudly to our companions ahead, th«y soon saw our distress and iiut in, at the great smoke. (Care- fully and steadily sitting, and gently paddling, numy hundred yards, we landed safely. Here was no army, no frien search for birch-bark, whilst he would look among th»( pines for I iirpentiiu*. We followi^l the on-j or the otln'r of t ht'se \\orthies, ndconling to our inc^linations, and soon returned wlils those desirable nuiterials. Ti!(» (Mular root was in plenty under our fe<>t. Now a dilTlculty occurred, which had been unforeseen, iind which was setuuingly dest rue- CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 85 tive of all hoiw. This was the want of fat or oil of every kind, with wliich to make the turpentine into ]>itch. A Incky thout^lit occurred to tlie youuffest of the company, that the pork baff, lay rniptyand neglected, in one of the canoett. Tlie thought and the act of bringing it were instantaneous. The bag was ripped, and as if it had l)een so niucli gold dust, we Hcrap"d from it about a pint of dirty fat.. Getchfl now pre- pared an abunchmce of pitdi. The cedar root gave us twine. Tlie canoe was brought up to the lire. We found every ribe.\- cept a few at the extreuK* {M)ints, actually torn from the gun- wale. All hands set to work— two hours afterwards, the canoe was borne to the water. We embarked, and proceeding cautiously, as we thought, along the shore, (for we dared not yet, with our craggy vessel, venture 'nto deep water,) a snag, standing up stream, struck through the bottom of the canoe. This accident happened about live hundred yards from the lire. We put back with heavy hearts and greiit difllculty— our friends followed. It look an hour to patch the gap. The cupot" sorrow was not y t full. As the men were bearing the wounded canoe to the water, sergeant Hoyd who paddled in the small canoe, which was drawn up as usual, taking hold of the bow raised it waist high (*is was right) intending to slide ii gently into the water—the bank was steep and slii)p'ry. Oh ! my dtuir children, you can- not conceive tlu< dread a,Md horror lh«^ succeeding i)art of this scene produced in our minds; Mr. Boyd's feet slipped — the canoe fell from his hands— its owii weight falling upon tii»» cav- ity, formed by the declivity of the bank and the water -bn)ke it in the centre, into two pieces, and which were held together by nothing but the gunwales. Now absolutt* despair for the llrst time seized me. A thought .'aiutwicross my mind, that the Aliuifrhty had destined ns to die of hunger, in this iidios- pitabl.) wilderness. Tlie recollect ion of my parents, my l»rot hers andsister, and the cilantU^stiiK' and cruel iiuiniierof my desen ing them, drew fr«)m mesonmhidden, yet burning tears, and much menial (rontrit ion. Thiswasiiidinown. unseen and unheard of by any, l)ut ho who is |)resent e\ery where, knows everything, and sees our inmost thoughts. (retcliel, (eoinparing t-iiiall things with gr«Mit, who miudi resembled lioiiier's description of lllyss(^s, in his person, and whose stayed and sober wisdom and foresight, also \h)vv a. likeness to the talents of that hero,) resigned, yet t liouglit fill and active, insiantly went to work. The (Ninoe was brought l<» (h<* lire, and placeralion. The lacerated parts w(!r(> neatly brought toget her, and sewed with c.'diir root. .\ large ridi^e of pitch, as is customary in the const riu'.t ion of this kind of 86 HENRY'S JOURNAL. water craft, was Jaifned. Hunger drove us along at a cautious but rai)id rate. Thesterilityof thocountryabove, hadalTorded U8 no game, neitlier moose, bear nor wolf: nothing in short, but the diver, and a red pine squirrel, which was too small ami quick to be killed by a bullet. These squirrels did not much exceed in size our striped ground squirrel. About dusk the lieutenant's canoe, four hun«lred yards before us, had within view, turned a sharp point of land, when we heard the crack of a rifle, and presently another and a huz//a. Appre- hending an attack from an enemy, we pulled hard to be ena- bled to sustain our friends. In a moment or two, observing them ]>ulling for t lie north shore, which was steep, we looked up it for the t'uemy. Good Heavens! what a sight! We saw a moose-deer, falling on the t(tp of the bank. A cry of exulta- tion seemed to burst the narrow valley of the river. Steele had struck the deer in the Hank, as it was leaving the water, but it sprung up the bank with agility. Wheeler, with ])etter fortune for us all, pierced its heart as it arrived nt the top. Seeing this you can scarcely inuigine the celerity of our move- ments. We were ashort) in a moment. A Are was kindled, the secondary guide cut o(T the nose, and upper Up of the animal, instantly, and had it on the lire. What a feast! But we were prutlent. Wif sat up all night, selecting the fat and tit-bits— frying, boiling, roast ing aiul i)r(>iling, but carefully eating lit- tle at a time. Towartls morning, we slept a few hours, abso- lutely carcle.ss of consequences. W, to (uamine and prepare? our guns. Prepare*!, mine, was ))liice(l against a tree ; my duty, in course, was of the (Milinnry kind, (ieorgt? Merchant, my coadjutor, had gone to the river for water. He ran back seized his own gun, and intinuited that a bull moose was swimming across the river towards the camp. \V(( jnnmed (o our arms — it so hapi)entHi that my sta- I i: CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 87 tion was rearward. Tlie enorinouH aitimul was coining towards us, and not more than flfty puces olT, his iieud and liorns only above water. Tlie sight was animating. Wheeler and some ottiers Ured at his head, but without effect. The extreme de- sire they liad to possess so noble a prey, probably caused a tremor of the hand, or that part of his body was impenetra- ble to our small balls, which is most likely. The moose turned and swam to the opposite bank. Having got to the verge of the river, his emerging was awaited. My ball struck precisely where it ought to kill. The huge animal rose the bank by sev- eral boggling leaps, but seemed unknowing which way to run — We thought he would fall. Wheeler, and some othersi getting into the canoes, pursued him by his blood half a mile. When Wheeler returned, he overloaded me with praises for the accuracy of the shot, and was conlKlent that the deer was killed. Wo had no time to spare. We feasted till noon, and in the intermediate moments, culled the entrails for the fut : we even broke the bones, and extracted the marrow, under the full persuasion, that food of an oily nature, is one of the strongest mainstays of human life. Of this principle, if we had a doubt, we were shortly afterwards, most irrefragubly convinced. We departe«l from our camp Joyously, untortured by the fear of starving : our canoe sunk ileej) by the weight of on.'' venison. Running some miles and suddenly doubling a point wo saw a larg(» grey wolf sitting on his haunches — be was llred at, but the distance was too great, -Hees('apeiir stock of salt had been long since expended. One who has never been deprived of bread and salt nor known the absence of oleaginous substances iu his food cannot make a true estimate of the invaluable ben- efits of such lngr(»dlents,ln tht^ siistentation of the bodily frame ; nor of the extremity of our corporeal debility, We ascended the bank, which Is steep, and about fotirteen feet high, carrying our baggage, artns and veidson, h'lsurely, by piecemeal. The canoes, as being too heavy for our strength, 'fli:' II 'i ■•"^ i It. !'!■ !, 88 HENRY'S JOURNAL. wero secured below, in the water, by withes. It was imme- diately eoticluded to preserve our provisions by jerking. This oi>eralion is done by sliciu<; the meat into thin strips. Then drivinff four forks into the earth, in a square position, at the required ilistaiice perpendicularly, and laying poles from fork to fork, and poles athwart from polo to pole, A rack is thus made, about four feet high, on which the sliced meat is laid, and smoke-Ures are made underneath. This duty was Hot)n performed. We now began to look about us, and discuss the subject of our return to the army, which we had, before this time, persiuuled ourselves we should meet at this ])lace. The non-appearance of the army and our distress, induced a conclu- sion that we were deserted, and abandoned to a disastrous fate, the inevitable result of which would be, a sinking into eternity for want of food, for though we might have killed more deer, the vigour of our bodies was so reduced, that we were con- vinced that that kind of food, could not restore us to our wonted energy, and enable us to perform so rugged and long a march, as that to the fr«)ntiers of Maine. The not ion of navi- gating the river, was scouted as a fallacy, because we did not possess a sufficient degree of Ijodily force, to bear the canoes across the twelve-mile carrying- place. As, in the case of the retreat of the army, we had determined to follow, it became requisite to finish the jerking, which would take six days, to make it the more portable, foronr fe(^bleness, andi)reservableif we should have wet weather on the march. It was further coii- clnd 'd "That lieutenant Steele, Getchel and Wheeler, should immediately proceed on foot across the twelve-mile-carrying- place, 1o nu^et the army : If they did meet it, that they should return to us with supplies by thv end of three days, but in all events to rettirn. "' Having no doubt, of the honor of those gentlemen, the rest of the jjarty remained, cheerfully jerking the meat. Now we experienced the full extent of a new species of starving. Having neither bread, nor salt, nor fat of any kind, every day we remained here, we became more and nu)re weak and emaciated. Wti had plenty of UK'at, both fresh and dried, of wliic.Ji we ate four, five and six times a day, in every shaptt wo had the means of dressing it. Though we gorged the stomach, tli(wip[)i'tite was unsatiated. Something like a tliarrhaiaensuetl, which ctrntributed to the imbecility of otir bodies. Hears oil would have made our venison savoury, but such tui aiuuil a,s a l)ear, we had as yet not seen in all our wand«MMng.H. On ll)»\ evening «)f ihe fourth day, wo looked oxit for our absent companions with much heartfelt anxiety. They came not. In the luoi'tdng of the next day, we consulted upon th»' question whether we should follow the army. A ma- CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUKIiKC. 8» joriry voted fur stayiiij^ ii few uluys longer to complete the jerkin^;. To shew yoti the great bodily weakness we were brought to, it may be proper to rt^iate tlie following antiedoto as more evincsive of the faet, than any other metho<>i)le liml>H would carry us. When W(i (s:ime to the log wliei-e Boyd hud seated liimself, we wei'e filled with e\tat ic Jov toobserve, on tlm far side of the Ixig, a |)artvof pioneers forming a causeway for the passage of th' army. Our strength redoubled — w(» passed the bog with considerable speed. Our wan and hag- gard faces, and meagrtt bodies, and i he monstrous b(>ardsof my companions, who had nt»gli»('ted to carry a. ra/.or with them, seemed to strike a deep sorrow into the hearts of the pione(>rs. They gave ns a little of their food, btit what exhih'rated us more, was the information, that major Febiger with the ad- IS 90 HKNUY'S JOURNAL. vance-guard, lay at the next pond. VVe urged forward as fast as we could. Arriving at his lire a little before my company, an incapacity to istand compelled me to sit. Febiger, in a hurried manner, asked who we were? and from whence we came? A few words explained the mystery and cause of our ilistress. A glistening tear stootl in this brave soldier's eye. As it were with a sudden and involuntary motion and much tenderness, lie handed me his wooden canteen, (which con- tained ti)e last spirits in the army,) from me it passed to Cun- ningham, who had just come up, the most ghastly and way- worn figure in nature, from him it went round to the rest, who arrived gradually, but slowly. The heart of Pebiger seemed overjoyed at the relief he had, and could afford us. The liquor had restored our fainting spirits, but this was not enough for his generosity to exhibit. He requested us to take seats around the lire, antl wait the boiling of his kettle, which was well re- plenished with pork and dumplins. This was all devoted to our use, acoompanieil by an open heartedness and the kindest ex- pressions of interest for our sufferings, and regard for our per- severance in our «luty ha military men, This meal to all of us seemed a renewal of lift;. It was accustomed food. Febiger, ere this time, was unknown to us, but in the ijrocessof events, lie acquired our esteem anil i'utire confidence, an a friend and a real soldier. Our more innnediate and intimate friends, were still beyond the i)ond, but coming forward. By-and-by Mor- gan came, large, a commanding aspjct, and stentorian voice. He wore leggins, and a cloth in the Indian style. His thighs, which were exposed to view, appeared to have been lacerated l)y the thorns and Imshes. He knew our story from Steele and Wheeler, and greeted us kindlj'. We now found ourselves at homt>, in the bosom of a society of brave men, with whouj we were not only willing, but anxious to meet the brunts of war. This was the twenty-sixth day wo had been absent from the army. In the evening we resumed our stations in our respec- tive messes. It was now fully explained to us, why Steele had not brought us relief. He had met the ailvance of the army on the Kennebeck side f)f the carrying-place. Always alert and indefatigabl(>, when any duty was to be done : the labours of the men in carrying boat.s, barrels of flour, &c. were intol- erable, and required the strength and athletic «.'xertions of the olTlcers, and particularly suclt as lieutenant Steele, to enliven them in their duty. In bearing a heavy btirden over rugged ground, he fell and sprained or di.slocated his shoulder. Not- withstanding this accident, he had sent us supplies, but the bearers, either from cowardi<;e or other cause, never came near us, Getchel and Wheeler had other duties to attend to— ^1 f CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 91 they were under iininediute comitiaud. ' We also discovered from Steele, that Clifton and M'Koukey, soon after we left theui, liatl deserted their post, carrying all they could on their backs, to meet the army. —The dastardly vices of the latter, prevailing over the known courage, good sense, and sedate age, of the former: nothing occurs to me contributory to the fame of these uien afterwards. The Ih-st was an invalid, the latter u catiff coward. In your scanning the characters of men, which you will be compelled to do in your own defence, inthecoursi* of your lives, it will be a good general rule for you to adopt : That wlietheryou bain thecompauy of military men— scholars — men of the law — legislators, &c. &.c. in short, persons of any profession or class, if you find a person very loquacious — dragg- iiKj the conver.sation to himself, and in a dictatorial way taking the lead ; but more especially if he talks of his own prowess — deep reading— causes he has gained— eloquence, &c. &c. but still more so if the party lioasts of wealtii or ancestry. In the first instance, without hesitation, set such a person down in your memory as a braggadocio, a mere puffer, until you can inquire further for proof to the contrary. There are, to my knowledge, excev)tions lo this general rule, but few in num- iM'r. particularly in the military class. M'Konkey was of the pulling sect, and there never was a more consummate scoun- drel and coward. October 18th. Now we turned our faces towards the north. Having rejoined our messmates, enjoying substantial food and warm tents, we soon recruited a good degree of strength, and our former gaiety of temper and hilarity returned to us. We accompanied the army, and became a kind of guides in minute matters, for the paths and carrying places we hatl sufTlciently developed, fojr captain Ayresand his jjioneers, by strong bla/,ing and snagging of bushes, so that he might proceed in i)erfect security in the performance of the duties of his oflico. The three call companies of riflemen under Morgan took up our old encamping ground on the "Dead river," during fhe afternoon of the following day. Oct. l',)th & 20th. Here we lay encamped for several days, waiting the arrival of the rear of the New lOngland trooj)s: tliey came up hourly. During or stay liere, it plea.sed me in- ternally, tool)serve, that Morgan adopted certain rules of disci- pi ine,ab.solutely necessary lot lies la t»^ we were in, but discordant witli the wild and extravagant notions, of our private men.* * Morgan was a strict disciplinarian. Permit an anecdote. He liud obtained the conuniind of the rifle «-orp8 from Arjiold, witliout any atlvorteiico to the better irliiiin of llendrifks, who, though the young- est man wus of the tlireo cuptuius, iu point of rank, by the dates of 09 HENRY'S JOURNAL. Powder and ball, particularly tlie fii-Ht, to us riflemen was of the iirst consequence. At (y»iml>ri(ljje the horns l)elongin^ to the men, were filled with an excellent rifle powtler— which, when expeni\'on. and myself, now caufjht the bushes, but being by this time thrown into the current, the strength of the water matle the withes, as so many straws in our h.ands. Th«? stern again swung round: the bow came again ashore. Mr. Old, Tidd, and M'Annaly, and the rest, sprung to the land to save their lives. Doing this, at our cost, their lieels forced the boat a,crosst lie current. Though we attempted to steady it, the boat swagged. In a moment after, at thirty feet off sliore, it l>eing broad side to the current, turned; borne under, in spite of all our force, by the fury of the stream. Tiie boat upsetting, an expression, as going into the water, fell from me, "Simp.son we are going to heaven. ■' My fall was head-foremost. Simpson came aftt^r me — his heels, at th(» depth of fifteen feet or more, were upon my head and neck ; and those grinding on the gra,vel. We ro.se nearly together, your father first — my frieixl followed. The art of rwimming, in which, I thought myst'lf a,n adept, was tried, but it was a topsy-turvy busines.s. The force of the water threw me often heels-over-head. In the course of iliis voyage, after a few hundn>d yards, Simp- son was at my side, l)ut tlie force of the stream i)reventiul the exertion of swimming; yet the impetuosity of the current, kept tis up. It drove us toward the other-side of the river, against a long ridge of perpendicular rocks of great exttuit : Luckily in the course of some hundred yards, the current changed, and brought us perforce to the nortli side of the river. Floa.ting along with my head Just al)ove water prayers in sincen* penit<'nce having b(M'n uttered, a boat's crew of east - ern men, handed me a pole. It was griju-d as by the liand of deatli— but griped the pole renianied lo me. The strength of the water was such, tliat tlie boat would inevitably have upset, if the boa,tman had kept his hold. A glance of t he «>ye in- formed me, thai my companion in uusfortune, had shared the same fa.te. Resigned into the bosom of my Saviour, my eyes became closed ; the death ajtpeared tome, a hard o\w ; sensi- bility in a great degree forsook nit(. hriving with the current sonit! hundnuls of yards more, the most ])alpab1(t feeling r«>col- locted, was the striking of my breast against a rootor liard M' iM mi: :' f til 1 I :ti Hi 90 HENRY'S JOURNAL. substance. My head came above water. Breathing ensued; at the same niomeut Simpson raised ins head out of the water, his gold laced hat on it, crying " Oh !*' neither of us could have crept out : we should have there died ; but for the assistance of Edward CavaTiaugh, an Irish man, an excellent soldier, who was designated in the company by the appellation of "Honest Ned. '' Passing from the lower part of the river, he happened to come to the eddy, at the instant of time my breast struck. He cried out "Lord Johnny! is this you?" and in- stantly dragge J me out of the water. Simpson immediately appearing, he did him the same good oHice. Ikying on the . earth perhaps twenty minutes, the water pouring from me, a messenger from the camp came to rouse us. Roused w^ went to it. But all eyes looked out for Dixon, all hearts were wail- ing for his loss. It was known ho ccJuld not swim, but none of us could recollect whetlier he had drojjped into the water or had adhered to the boat. In some time we had the inexpressi- ble i)leasure of Dixon in our company. He had stuck to the side of the boat, which lodged on a vast pile of drift wood some miles below, and in this way he was saved. Arriving at the camp our friends had a largo lire prepared, particularly for our accommodation ; heat upon such an occurrence is most agree- able. My two friends in distress, whose clothing was princi- pally woollen — felt none of my i)rlvate disaster. My leather breeches attached closely and coldly to the skin. Modesty pro- hibitent up with much force ; jmor Heat li laboring as a slave, to keep his plac(>. Tidd and Pougherty, felt my spirit, as much as Simpson did. At the moment of our passing, for we went up on the outslread. On the ;JOth of October, we set forward. The men were told by the ofllcers "that order woidd not be re(piired in the march, "each one must put the l)est foot foremost." The flrst day's march was closed by a charming sleep on flr-branches. The gentlemen of our mess lay together, covering themselves, with the blankets of each t)ne. My memory does not serve, to say, CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUKBEC. W that any stir was luado by unyoiif, (luriiif^ +he night. Hap- IM'uingto be tlie first whoawalied, in the morning, the blanket wasKuddenly thrown from my head, but what was my surprise tolind, that we had Iain under cover of at least four indies of snow. We scarcely had risen ami )iad our liettle on tlie fire, when our drumiuer, (we Iiad no bugles, j Jolm Shaeffer, came slipshod t(» our fire, complaining, that all liis cakes liad been stolen fr*»iu Jiim. A more wretched figure was scarcely ever beheld. H(^ was {lurblind. This circunistanoe, though Jit; was my townsman, and ac(juainted with me from my earliest in- fancy, was yet unknown to me until this last march, ascending the "])oad-river," commenced. My station in the line of march, which was in the single file, (or Indian, as it was then called,) was next to the ca[>tain; the drummer ft)llowed. Here it was his defect of sight was most effectually shewn. Smith was lith- soine and (piick afoot, as we all were, (except poor ShaelTer. ) In the course of this toilsome niarcli, witliout a i)ath, many deep ravines pre.sented, over these lay many logs, fallen per- liaps many years before. The captain took the log, preferring it to ;i d(!scent of 20 or ;5() feet into tin* guli)h below, which at times was quite alirui)'. Following me, ShaelTer would fre- quently, drum an\lien the rage of hunger assails. To (soncludo this lengthy note, allow mo tointroducoto you, anothc) instance of iiuman misery, which came under my eye, in this dolo. rous and dreadful mar<-h. As was l)ofore observed in the body of tlu work "At the heiul of tho (-haudiere, it was given out by the ofllcers that order would not be retpiired from tho soldiery in tho march, tfec' Yet the companies, being in tho most part either fellow-townsmen, or from tho same county adhered together, bound by that affectionate CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 101 This morning, tlie first of November, In-eakfjisting on our bleary, we took up the Hne of march through a flat and boggy ground. AV)out ten o'clock A. M. we arrived, by a narrow neck of land at a niarsh which was appalling. It was three, fourths of a mile over, and covered by a coat of ice, half an inch thick. Here Simpson concluded to halt a short time for the stragglers or maimed of Hendricks' and Smith's companies to come up. There were two women attached to those companies, who arrived before we commenced the march. One was the wife of Serjeant Grier, a large, virtuous and respectable woman. The other was the wife of a private of our company, a man who lagged upon every occasion. These women being arrived, attachment, which ia engendered by the locality of hirth, or tl>e liabi- tudcs of long and severe services, in a communion and endurance of hardships and desperate adventures. It appears to me, to bo a princi- ple of tlie human mind, "that the more hardships we endure in com- pany of each other, the greater becomes our esteem and affection for our fellow-sufferers." For myself, this is said from experimented woe and extreme calamitj'. Wo had no path, the river was our guide. One day, either the second or third of this march, a mountain jutting in a most precipi- tate form into the river, compelled us to pass the margin of the stream upon a long log, which had been brought thither l)y some former freshet. The bark and limbs of the tree had been worn away l)y the rubbings of tlieic'o, and the trunk lay lengthwise along the narrow passage, smooth and slippery, and gorged the pass. This ditliculty had collected here a heterogenous mass of the troops, who claimed the right of passage according to the order of coming to it. The log was to bo footed, or the water, of the deptli of threu or four feet, must be waded. There was no alternative. An eastern man, bare-footed, bare-headed, and thinly clad, lean and wretched from abstinence, witl» his musket iti hand, passed the log immediately before mo. His foot slip[)ed, and lie fell several feet into tlie water. We passeil on regard- less of his fate. Even liis immediate friends and conu-adcs, i,iany of whom were on the log at tlio same moment, did not deign to lend him an assisting band. Death stared us in tlie face. I gave him a Hincoio sigli at parting, for to lose my place in the file, might have been fatal. This pitiable being died in tho wilderness. The Jiard fate of many others might be recapitulated, but the dreadful talo of incidents, if truly told, would merely pervo to lacerate the heart of pity, and har- row up the feelings of tho soul of benevolence. Tears many years since, have often wetted my cheeks, when recollecting the disasters of that unfortunate campaign, tho memorable exit of my dearest friends, and of many worthy fellow-citizens, whoso wort'.i at this time, is eni- halmed solely in tho breastsof their survivingassocia'es. Seven died sheerly from famine; and many others by disorders arising from hard service in thu wilderness. 103 HENRY'S JOURNAL. K II 1 ,i it was presumed that all our party were up. We were on th« |)oint of entering the marsh, when some one cried out "War- ner is not here.''' Another said he had "sat down sick under a tree, a few miles back." His wife begging us to wait a short lime, with tears of alT«iction in her eyes, ran back to lier hus- })an(l. Wo tarried an hour. They came not. Entering the pond, (Simpson foremost,) and brealving the ice here and there with the buts of our guns and feet, as occasion required, we were soon waist deep in the mud antl water. As is generally the case with youths, it came to my mind, that a better path might bo found that than of the more elderly guide. Attempt- ing tills, in a trice the water cooling my armpits, made me gladly return into the fde. Now Mrs. Qrier had got before me. My mind was humbled, yet astonished, at the exertions of this good wonum. Her clothes more than waist high, she wailed before me to the firm ground. No one so long as she was known to u.s, dnred to intimate a disrespectful idea of her. Her husband, who was an excellent soldier, was on duty in Hendricks' boat, which had proceeded to the discharge of the lake with lieutenant M'Cleland. Arriving at firm ground, and waiting again for our companions, we then set off, and in a march of several miles, over a scrubby and flat plain, arrived at a river flowing from the east into the Chau- diere lake. This we passed in a batteau, which the prudence of colon committed to his care. Arnold, accompanied by Steele, an«l John M. Taylor, and a few otliers, CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 103 in a- boat, were in the advance of the army. He may have tlesoendecl in a boat, it is most likely he did. * On the morning of the 2d of November, we set off from the Chaudiero lake, and liungered, as to my own particular, almost to death. What witli the supplies to Shaelfer, and my own appetite, food of any kind, with me, had become a nonentity. My own sufferings, in the twosucceeding marches, from particu- lar causes, were more than ordinarily severe. My mockasins had, many days since, been worn to shreds and cast aside : My shoes, though they had been well sewed anil lutherto stuck together, now began to give way, and that in the very worst part, (the upright seam in the lieel. ) For one to save his life, must keep his station in the rank— The moment that was lost as nature and reason dictate, the following soldier assumed his place. Thus, once thrown out of the file, the unfortunate wretch must await the passage t»f many men, until a chasm, towards the rear, happened to open for his admission. This explanation will answer some questions which you might nat- urally put. Why did you not sew it? Why did you not tie the shoe to your foot? If there had been awl, and thread, and strings at command, which there was not, for t?Jie causes above stated, one dared not have done either, as the probable con- sequences would ensue, "Death by hunger in a dreary wilder- ness," For man when thrown out of society is the most helpless of God's creatures. Hence you may form a conception of the intolerable labour of the march. Every step taken thehe«!lof the foot slipped out of the shoe : to recover the position of the foot in the shoe, andat the same time to stride, was hardlabour, and exhausted my strength to an unbearable degree. You must remember that this march was not performed on the level surface of the parade, but over precipitous hills, deep gullies, and even without the path of the vagrant savage to guide us. Thus we proceeded till towards mid day, the pale and meagre looks of my companions, tottering on their foeble limbs, corresponding with my own. My friend Simpson, who saw my enfeebled condition and the cause, prevailed with the men to rest themselves a few minutes. IJark, the only succed" aneum for twine, or leather, in this miserable country, was im- mediately procured and the shoe bound tightly to the foot. Then marching hastily, in the course of an hour or more, we came within view of a tremendous catnract in tiie river, from Vi to 20 feet high. The horror this sight gave us, fearing for the safety of our friends in the boats, was aggravated, when turning the point of a steep cragg, we met those very friends, * June 20th, 1809. John M. Taylor tella me, that they descended by land. ■ i 1 104 HENRY'S JOURNAL. having lost all but tlieir lives, Hitting around n Are on the shore. Oh (rod! wliat were our sensations! Poor M'CIeland, flrst lieutenant of Hendricks', and for whose accommodation the boat wasi most particularly carried across the mountain, was lying at the fire; he beckoned to us — His voice was not audible, i)lacing my ear close to his lips, the word ho uttered scarcely articulate, was " Farewell." Simpson, who loved him, gave him half of the pittance of food which he still possessed ; all I could was— a tear. The short, but melancholy story, of this gentleman, so far as it has come to my knowledge, may be detaileil in a few words. He had resided^in the Juniata at the time he was commissioned. My knowledge of him commenced in the camp near Boston. He was endowed with all those qualities which win the alTections of men. Op6n, brave, sincere, and a lover of truth. On the "Dead river," the variable weather brought on a cold which aflfected his lungs. The ten- derness of his friends, condticted him safely, though much re- duced, to the foot of the mountain, at the head of the " Dead river." Hence he was borne in a litter across the mountain by men. If you had seen the young, yet venerable capt. Hend- ricks, bearing his share of this loved and patriotic burthen, across the plain to our camp, it would have raised esteem, if not attect ion, towards him. From our camp, M'CIeland was transported, in the boat, to the place where we found him. The crew, conducting the boat, though worthy men and well ac- quainted with such kind of navigation, knew nothing of this river. They descended vmaware of the pitch before them, until they had got nearly into the suck of the falls. Here, luckily, a rock presented, on which it was so contrived us to cause the boat to lodge. Now the crew, with great labor and danger, bore their unfortunate lieut. to the shore, where we found him. We passeil on, fearful for oui* own lives. Coming to a long sandy beach of the Chaudiere, for we sometimes had such : some men of our company were observed to dart from the file, and with their nails, tear out of the sand, roots which they es- teemed eatable, and ate them raw, even without washing. Languid and woi'-bcgone, as your father was, it could not but create a smile, to observe the whole line watching with " Argus eyes." the motions of a few men, who knew the indications in the sand of those roots. The knowing one sprung, half a dozen followed, he who grabbed it, eat the root instantly. Though hunger urged, it was far from me to contend in that way with powerful men, such as those were. Strokes often oc- curred. During this day's march, (about 10 or 11, A. M. ) myshoe hav- ing given away again, we came to a fire, where were some of CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUKHKC. 105 captain Thayer, or Tophaiu'H men. Simpson was in front, trudging after, Klipsliotl ami tired, I sat df)\vn on the end of a long log, against whicl; the fire was Imilt, absolutely fainting with hunger and fatigue, my gun standing In-tween my knees. Seating myself, that very ivt gave a <'ast to the kettle, which was placed partly against tlie log, in such a way, as to spill two-thirds of its contents. At the moment a large man sprung to his gun, and pointing it towards m«', ho threatened to shoot. It created no fear; his life was with much more cer- tainty in my power. Death would have been a welcome vis- itor. Simpson soon made us friends. Coming to tlieir fire, they gave mo a cup of thtsir broth. A table spoonful, was all that was tasted. It had a greenish hue, and was said tobethatof a bear. Tliis was instantly known to be untrue, from the taste and smell. It was that of a dog. He was a large black Newfoundland dog, belonging to Thayer, and very fat. We left these merry fellows, for they were actually such, maugre all their wants, and marching quickly, towards eveningencamped : We had a good fire, but no food. To me the world had lost its charms. CJladly would death have been received as an auspicious herald from the Divinity. My privations in every way, were such as to produce a willingness to die. Without food, without clothing, to keep me warm, without money, and in a deep and devious wilderness, the idea occurred, and the means were in my hands, of ending existence. The God of all goodness inspired other thoughts. One principal cause of change (under the fostering hand of Providence) in my senti- ments, was the jovial hilarity of my friend Simpson. At night, warmingour bodies at an immense fire, our compatriot.^ joined l)romiscuously around— to animate the company, he would sing "Plato;"' his sonorous voice gave spirit to my heart, and the morality of the t'ong, consolation to my mind. In truth the music, though not so correct as that of Handel, added strength and vigour to our nerves. This evening it was, that some of our companions, whose stomachs had not received food, for the last forty-eight hours, adopted the notion, that leather, though it had been manufactured, might l)e made palatable food, and would gratify the aj)petite. ()i)serving their dis- course, to me the experiment Ix'came a matter of curiosity. They washed their mockasins of moose-skin, in the first place, in the river, scraping away the dirt and sand, with great care. These were brought to the kettle and boiled a considerable time, under (he vague, but consolatory hope, that a mucilage would take place. The boiling over, the f)oor fellows chewed the leather, but it was leather still : not to Hi macerated. My teeth, though young and good, succeeded no better. Discon- solate and weary, we passed the night. !' ft.! ; I'.': 'I 100 HKNUY'S JOURNAL. N<)voiiil)«r3(l. W«furos(M'iirly, Imiijjur impelling, and inarchod rai)i(lly. After noon, on Ji. point on the Imnk of tlie river, some one pretentled, he dehcribed the " lirst honse," ten miles o(T. Not lonjif lifter another djsci'iiied a )>oiit eonung towards ns, und tnniiii^ u point, of land prt^sently, ull pereeived ctittle • Irivinj^ np the sliore. Tlu-Si' «Mr«'innsta.nceK, gave occasion to a feeble hn/za of joy, from those who saw these idn^erfnl and ••nlivfUiing sights. We wt're n youth of twenty, came to my view. He then was a cadet. It will require a most cogent evidene«\ to convinct* my nund, that he ever in- tendt'd any ill to his country of late years, by his various spec- ulations. Though dilTering in p«Mitical opinion from him, no reason has as yet been laid before n:e, to induce a belief, that he Avas traitorous to his country. H(m|)atriots wero iinavvare of tiiat death, \viii(!i> arises from sudden repletion. Tin; inrtive spirit of Arnold, wilii sneli at)l(! assistants as John ^f. Taylor and Steele, had laid in a {^reat stock of provisions. The im>n were fnnous, voracious, niu\ insatiable. Three starvations had taught me wisdom. My friends took my adviire. Hut, not- withstanding the irrefragable arguments tlu! officers used to insure moderation, the men were outrageous upon the sub- j(ict, theij had no comprehension of such reiisoning. A Penn- sylvania German of our company, a good and orderly sohlier, who, from myafTt'ction towards him, I watched like another doctor ]*edro Positive; yet all representation and rea.soinng on my part, haoiled and ritli, for the mere enjoy njent of present grati- fication, an immediate extension of the stomach by food, after a luiisrHiy fast, operates a more Hudden extinction of life, than the total absence of aliment. At this place, we, for the (irst time, iiad the pleasure of seeing the worthy and respt'ctable Indian, Natanis, and his brother Sabatis, with some others of their tribe, (the Al)enaquis. ) Lieutenant Steele told us, that when he first arrived, Nataids came to him, in an abrupt l)nt friendly manner, and gave him a cordial shake by the hand, intimating a previous personal knowledge of him. When we came, he approached Cunning- ham. Boyd, and myself, and shook hands in the wny of an old •acquaintance. We now learned iroui him, that on the even- ing when we first encamped on the " Dead-river," (September 29th) in our first ascension, he lay within view of our camp, and so continued daily and nightly to attend our voyage, until the path presented, which led directly into Canada. Tliis he took; to the question, "Why did you not speak to your friends? He readily answered, and truly, "You would liave killed me." This was most likely, as our prejudices against him had been most strongly excited, and we had no limit in our orders, as to this devoted persf)n. He, his brother Sabatis, and seventeen other Indians. th(i nephews and friends of Na- tanis, inarched with us to Quebec. In the attack of that place, on the morning of the first of .Tanuary following, Natanis, re- ceived a musquet ball through his wrist. He adopted a chirur- gery, which seemed extraordinary, at the time, and quite new but whichnowseemstome, tobethatofnature itself. 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Ki'M.Mii« iriytwlf tiftun n \',y^ st.1 (lii« wii,y mIiIm, lilt" liMMtpM pHHN'il (.11. Ill I iiM r«?ur fntm: ,\nn,u\ I ■1 ■!''i 110 HENRY'S JOURNAL. on horseback. He know my nanio and character, and, good naturedly, inquired after my healtli. Being informed, he dis- mounted, ran down to the river side, and liailed the owner of tlie house, wliich stood opposite across the water. The good Canadian, in his canoe, quickly arrived. Depositing my gun and accoutrements in the hands of one of our men, who attended upon me, and hail been disarmed by losing his rifle in some one of the wreckings above, and Arnold putting two silver dollars into my hands, the Frenchman carried me to his house. Going to bed with a high fever upon me, I lay all this and the following day without tasting food. That hadbeen tha cause of the disease, its absence became the ctire. The morning of the third day, (tOtli Nov. ) brought me health. The mistress of the house, who liad been very attentive and kind, asked me to breakfast. This humble, but generous meal, consisted of a bowl of milk, for the guest, with excellent bread. The fare of the family was this same; bread, garlic, and salt— I had observed, that this was the usual morning's diet, for I lay in the stove-room, where the family ate and slept. This worthy family was composed of seven persons; the parents in the prime of life, and five charming ruddy children, all neatly and warmly clothinl in woolen, apparently of their own manufac- tory. You might suppose, from the manner of their living, that these persons were poor. No such thing. . They were in good circumstances. Their house, barn, stabling, &c. were warm ami comfortable, and their diet such as js universal among the French peasantry of Canada. Proffering my two dollars to this hotiest man, he rejected them with something like disdain in his countenance, intimating to me that he had merely obeyed the dictates of religion and hunuinity. Tears lllled my eyes when I took iny leave of these amiabl(> jieopU'. iixit they had not even yet done enough for me. The father Insisted on attending me to th(( ferry some miles off, where tlui river takes a turn almost due north, to meet the St. Law- rence. Here my worthy 'lost procured me a v)assage ncoitfrec, observing to me my money might be required before the army could b(! overtaken. Landing on the north bank of the river, the way could not \w mistaken, tlui track of the army had strongly marked the route. To me it was a most gloomy and solitary march. Not a soul was to be seen in the course of ten miles. I^eing without arms, and in an unknown country, my iiK^onsequence, and futileness lay hea.vy on my spirits. Here and there was a farm-Mouse, but th<* inhabitants were either closely housed orabsent from their homes. Afternoon, arriv- ing at the quarters of our (company, my gun a,nd accoutro- uieuts wore reclaimed with ardour, and a solemn resolution CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEB. Ill never to part with them aj^iiin, unless it happened by tlie compulsion of the foe. The house, which the company pos- sessed, lay some hunch'ed^* of paces from head quarters, but witliin view. Morgan's quarters were nearer. Where Hend- ricks made his lodgment is not now recollecteil, but it was at no great distance. On the following day, (Nov. 11th,) our guns in order, a scene opened, wliich then and now seems to me to have exhibited us in a disreputable i)oin*" of view: it evinced, at least, tht* necessity of a staid and sober conduct of the officer, as well as a strict subordination and obedience of the private. A hurried and l)oisterous report, came from head-quarters, that the Kritish were landing to our left at a mill, about a mile off. Each one grasped his arni.s. Morgan and the Indians, who lay nearest to the commander's quarters, were foremost. The running was severe. The lagging Indians, and a variety of the three companies, were interuungled. Coming to the brow of the precipice, l)ut still unseen, we perceived a boat landing, winch canu* from a frigates laying in the stream, a mile below. Tht! boat came ashore. A youth sprung from it: The tide ebbing, the boatswain thought it better to obtain a deeper land- ing-place, nearer the mill, and drew off. Morgan, ai)prehen- sive of a discovery of our presence, tired at the boat's crew. A volley ensued without harm,pr()l)ably because of the great space between us. They pulled o(T shore, until beyond the range of our guns, leaving the midshipman to our mercy. The hapless youth, confounded, unknowing what to do, plunged into the river, hoping to regain his boat. His friends llyinji from him, — he waded, he swam, yet could not reach the boat. At the dis- tance, pfU'haps, of on(^ hundnuland fifty yards, nothing buthls head above water, ashootiug-match took place, and believe me, the balls of Morgan, Simpson, Humphreys, and others, played around, and within a few in(!h(^sof his head. Even after a laf)se of thirty ycuirs, it gives me pain to r<'eollect, that my gun was discharged at him. Such, however, was the savage ferocity engendenul, in those ungracMotis t imes, by a devolution of the ministry of the mother-country, from the true line of conduct towards her colonies. M'Kensie, (the name of the young num.; seeing that hi-i boat's crew had deserted him, showed a desire to surrender, bv approaching the shore. The Ih'iug ceased. But n still more disgust ingoe('tirreuct> than the preceding, followed. The /a//, condng towards the shore, evidently intending tosubndt, Sabatis, the Indian, IIk* brother of Natauis, sprung forward, scalping knif(! in hand, seemingly intending to end the strift! at a single blow. The humanity of Morgan and Humphreys, I } i « !' 113 HENRY'S JOURNAL. towards a succunibeut foe, was excited. One or the other of them, it is not now recollected which, in particular, by his agility and amazing powers of body, was enabled to precede the Indian by several yards. This contest of athleticism was observed from the shore, where we were, with great interest. Morgan brought the boy (for he was really such,) to land, and afterwards esteemed him, for he merited the good will of a hero.: Wet and hungry, we returned to quarters. Running along the shore with our prey, the Hunter sloop of war having " vjirped up for the purpose, pelted us all the way with ball and grape shot. It was no easy matter to ascend the bank, which was steep and craggy. Our prisoner was prudently loquacious, and very genteel. He had left the sloop, of which he was a mid- sliipman, upon command, to procure spars and oars, which lay in the mill. He had ordered off the boat to procure a better landing, when our imprudent fire drove his people from him. He was the brother of captain M'Kensie of the Pearl frigate. In 1777, the young M'Kensie was again taken. I saw him at Lancaster, (Pennsylvania,) active, lively, and facetious as ever. During our stay at point Levi, Colonel Arnold was busily engage«l. Being now discovered, it became us to pa.ss the St. Lawrence as socm as possible. The main difficulty con- sisted in the procurement of boats or canoes. Those kinds of craft on this part of the river, had previously to our arrival, been secured by the vigilance of government, Avhich it is likely had some intimation of an inroad in the direction we came, Twenty-flve canoes, chieflj' of birch bark, were with difficulty procured. The command of these was conferred upon lieutenant Steele, who selected the steersm » \ -! -lutely unaware of danger. A ser- geant of the "seventh," who, from the manner of Hie thing, must havti Ixmmi clever, accompanied by a few privates, slily creeping through the streets of rhf 8ul)urbs of St. John, and then under the cover of the bushes, sprung upon the devoted CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 115 Merchant, even before he had time to cock his rifle. Merchant was a tall and handsome Virginian. In a few days, he, hunt- ing-shirt and all, were sent to England, probably as a linislied specimen of the rijteinen of the colonies. The government there very liberally, sent him home in the following year. The capture of Merchant grieveil us, and brought lis within a few hundred yards of the city. Arnold had the boldne.ss, you might say the audacity, or still more correctly, tlie folly, to draw us up in a line, in front and opposite to the wall of the city. The parapet was lined by hundreds of gaping citizens and soldiers, whom our guns could not harm, because of the distance. They gave us a huzza! We returned it, and remained a considerable time huzzaing, and spending our powder against the walls, for we liarmed no one. Some oi our men to the right, under the cover of something like ancient ditches and hillocks, crept forward within two hundred yards of the works, but their firing was disregarded by the enemy as fai'cicai. Febiger, who was a real and well instructed sohlier, and en- gineer, did advance singly within a liundred paces, and ])ored with the eye of an adept. During ail this, as my station in the; line hai)pened to be on a motmd, a few feel higher than the common Itivel of the plain, it was [)erceptible through the embrasures that there was a vast bustle within. In some minutes a thirty-six pounder was let loose upon us; but so ill was the gun pointed, that the ball fell short, or i)assed high over oijr heads. Another, and another succeeded— to these salutes, we gave them all we could, another and another huzza. It must l>e confessed, that this ridiculous affair, gave me a con- temptible oi)inion of Arnold. This notion was by no means singular. Morgan, Febiger and other ofHcers, who had seen service, did not hesitate to speak of it in that point of view. However, Arnold had a vain desini to gratify, of which we wem then ignorant. Ht» was well known at Quebec. Formerly, \w had traded from this port to the West Indies, most particu- larly in the article of horses. Hence, he was despised l»y tli(* principal [leople. The epithet "Horsejockey"' avms fr(M>ly and universally bestowed upon him. by the Hritish. Having now obtained power, he became anxious to dlsi)lay it m the faces of those, who had formerly desi)ise(l and contemneis a guard-house, under an idea, as it stood directly between the town and the nunnery, which contained some precious deposits, that they had not had time to remove, that the enemy would not fire in this direction. The conjecture was jiist. Nov. 10th. —In the afternoon a distressing occurrence took place here, notwithstanding our vicinity to this holy place. Towards the evening the guard was relieved. Lieut. Simpson CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 117 comiuanded it. This guard was composed of two-and-twenty fine fellows, of our company. When the relief-guard came, a Frenchman, of a most villainous appearance, both as to per- son and visage, came to our lieutenant, with a written order from colonel Arnold, commanding him to accompany the bearer, who would be our guide across tb«^ river 8t. Oh.arles, to obtain some cattle feeding beyond it, on the account of government. The order, in the first instance, because of its preiX)steroiisnes8, was do(il)ted, l)ut, upon a little reflection, obeyed. Knowing the danger, our worthy lieutenant also knew, the best and only means of executing the enterprize. The call " come on lads," was uttered. We ran with speed from the guard-house some hundreds of yards, over the plain to the mouth of the St Charles, where the ferry is. Near the ferry there was a large Avind-mill, and near it stood a small house resembling a Cooper's shop. Two carts of a large size, were passing the ferry heavily laden Avith the household-stuff, and women and children of the townsmen flying from the sub- urbs of St. Roque, contiguous to palace-gate, to avoid the ter- rible and fatal effects of war. The carts were already in a large scow, or flat-bottomed boat, and the ferrymen, seeing us com- ing, were tugging hard at the ferry-rope, to get off the boat, which was aground, before we should arrive. It was no small matter, in exertion, to outdo people of our agility. Simpson, with his usual good humour, urged the race, from a hf)pe that the garrison would not fire upon us, Avhen in the boat with their flying townsmen. The weight of our bodies and arms put the boat aground in good earnest Simpson vociferously urging the men to free the boat, directing them to place their guns in my arms, standing on the l)ow. He ordered me to watch the flashes of the cannon* of the city near palace gate. Jumping into the water mid-deep, all but sergeant Dixon and myself, they were pushing, pulling, and with handspikes at- tempting to float the scow. One of fho carts stood between Dixon and myself— he was tugging at the ferry rop(\ Presently "a shot," was called, it went wiile of the boat, its mark. The exertions of the party were redoubled. Keeping an eye ui)on the town, the sun about setting, in a clear sky, fhe viciw was beautiful indeed, but somewhat terrific. Battlements like these Ijad been unknown to me. Our boat lay like a rock in the water, and was a target at point blank shot, about three- fourths of a mile from palace gate, which issues into St. Roque. *Thiswa.s a ridiculous practice, luiiversally adopted in tlio camp near Boston, and was now pursued at this place. It is merely desig- native of the raw soldier. Such indications of fear should uow-a-days be severely reprimanded. '\ ' 'i 118 HENRY'S JOURNAL. I would have adored all the saints in the Knlendar, if honor and their worships would have permitted the transportation of my person a few perches from the spot where it then stood, by the austere command of duty. It was plainly observable tliat many persons were engaged in preparing the guns for another discliarge. Our brave men were straining every nerve to obtain success. "A shot," was all that could be said, when a thirty-six pound ball, touching the lower edge of the nob of the carc-wheel, descending a little, took the leg of my patriotic friend below the knee, and carried away the bones of that part entirely. "Oh! Simpson," he cried, "I am gone." Simpson, whose heart was tender and kind, leaped into the V)oat : calling to the men, the person of Dixon was borne to the windmill. Now a roar of triumph was heard from the city, accompanied by some tolerably well directed shots. The unfortunate was borne at a slow and solemn pace, to the guard-house, the enemy, every now and then, sending us his majesty's compliments, in the shape of a 24 or 36 pound Ixill. When the procession came into a line with the town, the guard house and nunnery, the liring ceased. At the time we were most busily engaged with Dixon, at the windmill, the vile Frenchnmn, aghast and hor- ror stricken, fled from us to tlie city. If his desertion had been noticed in time, his fate had been sealed, but the rascal was unobserved till he had run several hundred yards along the beach of the bay of St. Charles. He turned out to be a spy, purposely sent by government to decoy and entrap us, and lie succeeded but too easily with the vigilant Arnold. l)ixon w'as now carried on a litter to the house of an English gentlemen, al)out a mile off. An amputati(m took place— a tetanus followed, which about 9 o'clock of the ensuing day, ended in the dissolution of this honorable citizen and soldier. There are many reasons for detailing this affair so minutely to you. Amf)ng these are, to impress upon your minds an idea of the manners and spirit (jf those times: our means nnd rude methods of warfare : but more particularly for the purpose of in- introducing to jour observation an anecdote of Dixon, which is characteristic of the ideas and feelings then entertained by the generality of his countrymen. Before we left our native homes, tea had, as it were, liecame an abomination even to the ladies, The taxation of it by the parliament of England, with design to draw from us a trillhig revenue, was made the pretence with the great body of the jx'ople, for our opposition to govern- ment. The true ground, however, with the politically wise, was, that that law annihilated our rights as Englishnuui. It is an axiom of Hie common law of our glorious ancestors, that taxation and representation must go hand iahanu. This rule CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 110 was now violated. Hence it was, that no one male or female, knowing their rights, if posse.ssed of the least spark of patri- otism, would deign to taste of that delightful beverage. The lady of the house, though not one who approved of our princi- ples of action, was very attentive to our wounded companion : she presentt'd him a bowl of tea; "No madam," said he, "it is the ruin of my country." Littering this uol>le sentiment, (Nov. 17th) this invaluable citizen died, sincerely lamented by every one who had the op- portunity of knowing his virtues. Dixon was a gentleman of good property and education, though no more tlian the first sergeant of our company. His estate lay ia W. Hanover town- ship, in the county of Jjiincaster, (now in Dauphin. ) He was an agriculturalist, which, in the vagueness and uncertainty of our language, i'. called "a farmer. "' In fact he was a freeholder, the possessor of an excellent tract of land, accompanied by all those agreeables which render the cultivator of the earth, in Pennsylvania, the most independent, and, with prudent econ- omy, the most ho.ppy of hunum l>eings. Tlie following morn- ing, Simpson was the first to give me an account of Dixon's death, which alfected us much, his corpse received the usual military honors. Duty compelled my absence elsewhere. The blood of Dixon was the tlrst oblation made upon the altar of Liberty at Quebec, and Merchant was the first prisoner. The latter was a brave and determined tjoldier, fitted for subordi- nate station; the former was intuitively a captain. The city and vicinity occupied the attention of the commander nearly a week. Nov. 18th. — Not being fully in the secret, it does not become me to recount the causes of our retreat, to Point Aux Trem- ble. We did however make this retrograde movement, rather in a slovenly style, accompanied, probably, by the maledic- tions of the clergy and iio))ility, but attended by the regrets of a host of well-wishers among the peasantry Point Aux Trem- ble is at the distance of twenty, or more miles from Quebec. Tiie route thither, though in a severe winter, was interesting. Tilt! wootls were leafless, except as to thosi; { rces of Hk^ fir-kind ; but numerous neat and handsomely situated farm-houses, and many beautiful landscapes were presented, and enlivened our march along this majestic stream. At Detroit, whicrh is sup- posed to bo little short of nine luiiidred miles from Quebec: — even there, it is no contemplil)le river, but here tlie immeiist) volume of its waters, strikes the mind of the stranger with as- tonishment and rapture. Our Susquehanna, which, from its gra,ndeur, attracts the European eye, staiuls in a low grade when compardd with the St. Jiawrence. As(!ending the river 120 HKNRY'S JOURNAL. at a distance of ten or fifteen miles, Ave observed tlie rapid passage, down stream, of a l)oat, and soon afterwards of a sliip, one or other of whicli contained the person of Sir Guy Carle- ton. That it was tlie governor of tlie [)rovince, flying from Montgomery, who liad by this time captured Montreal, we were informed by a special kinil of messenger, wliich was no other than the report of tlie cannon, by way of feu-de-joye, upon his arrival at the capital. Water, in regard to tlio com- munication of sound, is nearly as good a conductor as metals are, for the transmi88i fair sex, was the largest and most l)rawny, that ever came tinder my notice. Khe was the steward(>ss of the house. Our nipany was composed principally of freehohlers, or tlie sons of sucli, bred at home under the strictui'es of religion and morality, yet when the reins of and occupied good quarters on the low grounds, near St. Charles' river, and about two miles from Quebec. Our cloth- ing was still of the flimsy kind, before noted, but our hearts were light, even to merriment. Individually, from our own funds, we supplied ourselves with arm-gloves, and renewed our mockasins. This was aVjout the middle of December. Dur- ing all this time, our daily duty was laborious in various ways, and every other night, we mounted guard at St. Roque. A guard-house, ere this had been established at this place, in a very large stone-house, which, though strong, being exposed to the enemy's fire, was soon battered about our ears, the distance scarcely more than three hundred yards. That position was changed for one more secure. A house, which had been a tavern, was adopted in its stead. This house was pecularly situated. It was comparatively small with the former in its dimensions, but the walls Avere strong, and the ceilings bomb-proof. It stood under the hill, ioas to be out of the range of the shot, from the ramparts contiguous to Palace gate, which were elevated far above us. Simpson would say. Jack, let us have r, shot at those fellows. Even at noon-day, Ave Avould creej) along close to the houses, which ranged under the hill, but close in with it, till we came within forty yards of Palace-gate. Here was a smith-shop, formed of logs, through the crevices, of which, Ave would fire, at an angle of 70, at the sentries above us. Many of tliem Avere killed, and it was said, several oilicers. This Avas dishonoral)le Avar, though authorized by the i)ractices of tliose times. The distance from this gnnrd- house to Palace-gate, may be three hundred and fifty yards. The hill, at the back of the house, seemed to make an angle of GO or 70 degrees. This activity continued from the walls of the city, and around it by the Iiower town, (whei'e it is greatest, ) for numy miles up the St. Lawrence and St. Charles, and forms the basis of Abraham's Plains. It Avas aliout that tiuie tlie York nrtilleridts, under captain Lamb, had constructed a bat- tery on th(* Plains, at the distance of (tOO or 700 yards from the fortress. The earth Avas too dilTlcult for the intrenching tools to pierce, the only method left, Avas to raise a battery composed of ice and snow. The snow was madn into ice by the addition of water. The Avork Avas done in the night time. Five or six nuie- pounders, and a howitzer were placed in it ;it was scarcely compUsted, and our giuis had openetl on the city, before it was pierced through and through, by the Aveightier metal of the al situation. Know- ing nothing of the cause, the probabh* cfTect nor jinytliing of the consequences, which might follow froiu this invohuitary exertiotof the hill. This last building consisted of stores, which, as well as the house, was of brick work. We canie to Lo back per*-, of the house silently, and with the utmost caution. Idr. <.rr '.g' ^ly a slight knock brought a trusty old negro to the door, -vho was the sole guardian of the house. The oVijects of Mr. Craig were frying-pans, skillets, and a great variety of other articles of ironmongery, together with cloths, flannels, linnens, &c. &o. The party with (^raig entered the house. As a man of confi- dence, and as a sentry, it became my business to watch the Palace-gate. There was a clear moonlight, but it was exceed- ingly bleak. My place of observation was under a brick arch, over which were stores of Mr. Craig, perhaps less than eighty feet from Palace-gate. My gloves were good and well lined with fur, and my inookasins of the best kind, well stulTed. Unseen— continually pacing the width of the arch; My com- panions seemed to employ too much time. Some Frenchmen, of Colonel Livingston's regiment, without our knowledge, had been below Palace-gate marauding. Repassing the house we wi're at, like so nuiny hell-hounds, they set up a yelling and horrf'l din, which not only scai*ed our party, but alarmed the garrison itself. My companions in the liouse (apprehensive of a sally from Palace-gate, ) fled, carrying all they could. Though I heard the noisci, the flight of my friends was unseen, as they emerged from the cellars. The noise and bustle created by the Canadians attracted the attention of the enemy. Large and small shells were thrown in every direction, wherever a noise was heard in St. Roque. Having on a fine white blanket coat, and turning my cap or "bonnet rouge," inside out, the inside belngf white, made me, as it were, invisible in the snow. Under the arch the conversation of the sentries, as it were, CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 139 almost over my head, was very distinguishable. In this cold region, many reasons operate to induce the placing two sentries at the same post — they enliven each other by conversing, and it prevents the fatal effects which follow from standing still in one position. Fifteen minutes, at this time, was the term of the sentries, standing. The time of my standing under the arch seemed to be several hours, yet honor and duty required perseverance. At length, being wearied out— going to the back door of the house and knocking— no whisper coidd be heard within— the old negro was soundly asleep in liis bomb- proof shell. At this moment those Canadians ran past the gateway again, with their usual noisy jal)ber ; to me, in my de- serted state, it seemed a sally of the enemy. There was no out- let but by the way we came, which seemed hazardous. Runn- ing gun in hand into a large enclosure, which was a garden of Mr, Craig's: here was a new dilemma. There was no escape but by returning to the house or climbing a palisade twenty feet high. The latter was prefered ; but my ritle was left within the enclosure, as no means could be fallen tipon to get it over the stockade. The guard -house was soon reached. One of the sergeants kindly rettirned with me to assist in bringing over my gun. It was grasped hi extacy : Alas! the determina- tion never to part with it again, but with life, was futile. While in the enclosure, going from and returning to it, we were assailed with grape-shot and shells, not by any means aimed at us, for the enemy knew not that we wnre there, but was in- tended to disperse those vociferous and vile Canadians, and it had the eifect. They were as cowardly as noisy. The cohorn shells were handsomely nmnaged. They usually burst at fifteen or twenty feet from the earth, so as to scatter their destructive effects more widely. Again coming to the guard-house, my immediate friends all gone, I ran thence to our quarters about two miles, with great si)ee(l. This was about three o'clock in the morning. Conung to quarters, my feet and hands were numbed, without ever having, during those many dreary hours, been sensible of the cold. It was soon discovered that they were frozen. Pulling off my leggins, &c. and immerging my feet and legs knee deep in the snow at the door, ru>)bing with my hands a few minutes, soon caused a recirculation revailed. The embrasures were entered when the enemy were discharging then' guns. The guard, consisting of thirty persons, were either taken or tied, leaving their arms behinrance and determined bravery, obtained an honorable distinction, and acknowledg- ■■\ CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. m moiit from a brave and distinguished enemy. It enhances his merit, anil tlie Ijoou, (when we rellec.r that that, enemy was no other than general Carleton,) an ornament, sncli as weald grace any nation, whether in the worst or best of times. Some privates came to lieutenant Nichols, and demanded his sword; the requisition was i)tM-emi)torily deniiHl, though there was great risk in the refusal. Ho retaineil his sworil, till meeting with captain Endesly of the enemy, to whom it was surrend- ered ; but with tlie exaction of a promise that it should be re- turneil wheuhe, the captive, should l)t> released. In the August following, before our embarUatitm lor New-York, captain En- desly waitetl on ''eutenaut Nichols, and in the presence of all the American olTicnvs, re-delivered the sword, under the assurance, that it was l)y fhe permission arul command of general Carle- ton. This trait in the character of Carleton, adds to the ce- lebrity of his derivation, and maiuier of thinking, and casts, into a darli ground, the characters of most of the principal British ollicers, ])articidariy tlu; Scotch, who had nnu!h iu- rtuence in those days, and bore towaivls us an intemperate hatred. The commissioned olTlcers, and some of tin* cadets, were con- ducted to the seminary, a resi)ectal)ie l)uilding. It became my lot, in one way or other, to be lost in the crowd, and to 1)0 associated with the non-connuissioned ofTicers, in Ihe company of souu^ of whom, ardent and i)erilous duties had been undergone. These men are by no means to be lessened in character, by contrasting them with the levies nuule in Eu- rope, or those made since that time in our owTi coinitry. Many of our sergeants, and even of our ])rivates, were, with good educations, substantial freeholders, ni our own country. Upon a former occasion, you weri> told tin* story of (he res[)ecta,b!e Di.\(m. lie ])ossessed, (if sordid wealth makes the man,) twofold the rielies of his captain ; and if it Ix* permitted me to decide upon the characters of nu>n, five-fold his uiidcMstnndiUij^, activity and spirit. Amial)le Dixon! ^fii,iiv of these men, in the progress of Ihe bloody scenes wliieli ensued, l)ecame props of onr glorior.s cause, in deftMice of our sacrcul liberties. All could be named. Let a fewsnlThM'. Thomas l?oyd, so often spoken of In the Avilderness for Ids good humor, his act ivity and the ititeusity of his sulferings ; sinig;_yh'(l gloriously for his life us a captain, and died a dreadful (h^ith by the hands of the savages in 1770, in the expedition conducted by general Stdlivan against the Six-nation Indians. " ('harles Porterlleld, *'riio (Iciith ef my friend l5oyil,wiis lonieasii tlnm(leiliolt;piiiiiru! in nil oxcoHsive (l(>gn'e ; iiiany ii tenr luis since l(e( in tho battle of Camdon, whon in tho station of a colonial. Joseph Aston, of Lainh's, who served his country throughout tlie war, and was proniotinl to a majority. J)ocl()r Thomas (ribson, of Jleiidrieks' who died in the performaneo of ills (hity, at tile Valley l''or}j^e, in tlie winter of 1778. Robert (.'tnniini^ham, a wealtliy freeliold»M' of Smith's, wlio here im- iirst Poimsylvjuiiarfgnnont. When Sullivan hud ponotnitinl into tho Sonociicountry, in tlionnijrhborlioodof thoOonessoorivor. lioyd, as my infermalion is Iron: various ^cntlomou, was ordered with a l)and of twenty choico men, before daylight to make an excursion towards an Indian villan;e, on the ri vtM'(;en(!ssee, (which (lowsnorth intolaUoOn. tario, ) at a tlistanee of eigiit miles, for tho purpose of making discover- ies. In his return, arriving at a rising ground, a knoll, he lieard a rust- ling of the leaves in lusfront :au eiMMuy was suspected; lie gatliered Ins menarouiullum, each taking bis tnu). The eiu'iny was sight Ufss to lioyd and Ins i)arty, yt the approach around hiuj was sensible to every one. Hoj-(i not knowing tho nundier of Ins asssailants, it is said, considered them as a small body ofobservatiou. This party ofliulians, probably one thousand, «>ncom|iassed Hoyd ami his men, gradually: arescnt martyrdom, in tho cause of liberty; and it is to bo liopinl, Irom the prudence and strength of (hefeileral government, nothing of the kind will again oc- cur in oin' future wars with the aborigines of our country. "SKNA'rK (^UAM HKU, li.\ N( AS riMl ./((uiKiyi/ WOth, 1801). •«STTl, "Captain llotUonaiit Thomas Hoyd, belonging to the rillemen of "thestate of Pennsx 1 vaina, was most inlunnaidy unirdered by the CAMPAKjIN AUAINST (illKI.HC. 139 bihod thn sowls of that (lisor(ler,\vhioli, at too curly an ago, liurri- «(I him to tho grave. H(^ wusayoiingt'i" hrothrr of t liut cxcelltuit citi/.(Mi, and frecjiunit rtqtn'sciitat iv»' of tin' ptMtphiof the county of Lancaster, JaiiieH (Jiiniihtghain. In .short, many others might be mentioned in the general, an \v(jrthy and well in- fornuHl as tlitdr superiors, without, in anywise, imputing to the lat ter, in so saying, liie sliglitest. «legrt^(^ of disparagennint. This will always be the ease, when the great l)ody of a nation rises in its strengtii to defend its rights. Tliose who understand i\w •♦ Indians. Ilisdeatii occiMTod on tlio VMh (lay of JSoptomher, 1770, at "the (i(!iiossoot'astl(!, on gonoral Sullivan's expedition to tlio north- •' west-wanl, against the Six-nation Indians. " He wass(!iit on tlio night oyd stopt the men from pursuit, at tli«» "rolaco. "Captain IJoyd and Mii'liacl Parker were made prisoners, and takc^n "to tho (tonesseo ('astlo, and tlior(> most inhumanly murdered. " lloyd's Jicad was taken OiT and totally skiuiu'd, his right eye "was taken out, as also his lougut*. His right foot, from the ball "of tlio heel to tlio toes, was laid open as if with a knife. Ho "was (Mit open ai'ross tho bottom of his belly, and his bowcds were "takceasod, and "put it as near tho n(»ek as possible. 1 procured a needle and thread " from one of tho taylors, ami sewed tho corpse up as woll as I coulil. " Ah to tho hoaortan(;e, will be the first to arm. Tiiis has !)etMj, and ever will be, the dispositions of men in all a{j;(;s l)ast or toccjme, whenever their privilej^es arc^ invaded. OOlees of prime importance, cannot be (obtained by all. Men of tal- ents, of genius and courage must stepinto subordinate stations. Socrates, Alcil)iad«'s anss grant, in the future vicissitu«l(!s of the world, that our countrymen, wiiemiver their essential rights shall l)e attacked, will divest themselves of all party pre- judice, and devote their lives a,nd properties in «lefence of tin? sacred liberties «)f their count ry, without any view to emolu- ment, but that which springs frotn glorious ano true, as Indian i)unisinnent, at its acme, is to give the greatest degree of pain. CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUKliKC. 141 to be exainiiHul, as to name, plaoo of l)irtl), &c. hnsidns makinf^ llu! proper answers to his in(]uiri«'S, 1 was einboldeiutd 1o in rtibeliion, may l)e sent to iMig- "land, and there be Iried for treason." Tlie advice c>f this ven- erable veteran, made an impression ou my mind, whieh was then ajjita.t
      hy of our language. The extent of hislearning, probably liouiuled by souks histf)ri(!chroiii- clos, and a few other books of little account, did not go beyond ti.o scriptures. The gentleman, who gave me the above information, was an idegant scholar, brcnl at Hiu'vard coll(>ge, (Joing to New-York, in the Hummer of 178(1, a friend from UKsro curiosity, nHiuostod iiw to purchase the book for him. being detained at New-York six wiseks by business, I frequently looked into the detestable volume. 'I'lio argument. If ho diabolic a work, can bo said to contain argument, was in general arrange, and conducted in the same manner as the "Age of Keason," but in u coarser, and yetaiiioreenergeti<' language, than that of tho latter work. On my return to IMiiladelphia, in a conversation I ^ m I fl iilj ■< ■»■■ i^ If t > ,' ii 1 \l^ 143 HENRY'S JOURNAL. soldiei*, Imt the consequences were xinknown. It became my determination to take tlie fatherly ailvice of colonel M'Dougal, for it was really delivered in the ])arental style, and to adhere to it. He brought one of his sons, whom I had formerly known, to see moon the following day. About mid-day we were es- willi tiio Vcrmontesogontlemiin, who was still there, <' Ethiiu Allen's bible," became a topic of (liscourso. Ilogaveme thiscuriousanocdotc, which ho avorroil ui)ou his honor to bo true. A young gentleman, citheraseholar of Harvard or Yalocollege had come into Vermont,and there taughtaschool. Allen labored under the wantof an amanuensis and transcriber, of knowledge and learning. The scholar to increase his emoluments, became such. Allen attended him daily, standing start" in hand, at the back of the young man's chair. " Sir," Jio would say to Alien "this word is nuspelled," "Amend it;"Again " this word is misplaced, tho sense is incorrect, itc. Allen, who was most ])rofane, would swear (sonujtimes raising his start) " By G * * sir, you shall insert it; you shall not alter it." Thus the "Oracle of Reason," came into tho worUl ; which, of all books, is the most bluntly vicious, as re- gards tho well-being of society ; the salvation of souls ; and tho hap- piness of those, who have faith in tho redemption, by tho blood of our yaviour. Rut that which is very remarkable, is, that long after the pul)lication of Allen's book, which luid fallen into oblivion, even with its readers, that vile reprobate, Thomas I'aine, loaded with every crime, which stains and dishonors tho christian and tho gcintlomen, (in addition to his shanu'i'ul practices in life, Paine, as an author, sup- peradded i)lagiarism,) lilched from Ethan Allen, the great body of his deisticiil.aiul atheistical opinions, which from the time of Celsus, down to tho age of Chubb, Tindal and others, have boon so often re- futed by nuMi, of the utmost respectability of character and fame. When we reflect. upon tho vicissitudes of this world, its immense rev- olutions in temporal artairs, tiio awful persecutions, Avhich occured in early times, tho collisions of opinion and party rage, in tho article of religious belief; and the vast body of martyrs, who devoted their lives in support of their faith, ire iniii^t believe, that there is something more tlian ordinary; something really Divine in tho system of our religion, springing from (Jod himself. In tho last ages, we kiu)\v ol' many of both sexes, of tho soundest and best instrucited nnnds, wliom it is ahnost needless to name, uiUessit be nu'rely for the purpose of opposing their virtues and characters, to persons of a dirterent mode of Ihinking. All of them possessed a rtrm and solid credence, in tho celestial origin of our holy-fail h, and some ot them sealed their creed with their blood. When such men suller because of principle, some reliance shoidd be placed on their good sense and knowledge. The terms enthusiasm and madness, Invve been too often coupled , as con- veying the same idea : George Fox, captain Meade, and William Ponn, have been calhul enthusiastic nuidmen, but we now know, that they actcil through tho course of tho religious jtarts of their lives, from a conviction of the principles of tho gospel, being genuine and abso- '• ;« ,, 11 li :!li CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 143 corted to a ruinens monastery of the order of St. Francis, called the ReguUc.rs. It was an imniense quadrangular building, containing, within its interior bounds, half an acre or more, of an area, whicli seemetl to be like a garden or shrubbery. The monks, priests or what not, who mhabited the house, must lutely true. However, on this bubje(!t, buta few names need bo re- poiitod to convey to your minds its iini)ortan(;o jiiid solemnity. Abiiiy of tlio greatest men, as it concerns worldly things, were christians. John llu.ss, Jerome of Prague, Afartiiv Ijuther, .Fohn Calvin, Cranmor, Hooker, Tillotson, of the clergy ; of the laity, Sir Thomas Moore, Sir Matthew Hale, iS|)angenberg, Mosheim, Josepii AiUiison, Richard Steele, Lord Henry Littleton, Soanio Jenyns, and thousand of others, all meti of profound learning, have testilied by their lives aiul writ- ings, a reliance on the merits of the redemption by the blood of Christ Jesus. But when wo liiul those men, supported and re-inforced, by two of the strongest minded men, that ever lived; Sir Isasic Newton and John Locke, wiio can iloubt? When wo contrast tiicir opinions, with those of Hobhs, Chuhb, Henry St. John, Voltaire, J. J. llousseau, Beringer, the great Frodericik of Prussia, or ^^r. (Jibben, how deeply do the last not sink, by tlie weight of reason and .argument? Allen and I'aiiu*, are jjaltry wretcihes, mere scribblers, if classed with the men last named. Those were beautiful Avritcrs, whose language fas- (unates, but corrupts the yoidhful mind, tiusse are dull plodders, who know not tlie ])riiu'iples ot their mother tongiu; ; but it is j)erhaps from tho circumstance of illiterateness, that Allen and Paine, have attacked Christianity in so gross and iiulecorous a maimer. The maniac Pained, wiien coulined in tho prison, Conciergerie, at Paris, seems to boast "that lie kept no Hil)lo." This may i>e true. But the expression shows, that his i>roper place instead of a common jail, should have l)ecn a mad-house. It shews however, a vanity of mind beyond tlie bearing of men of understanding. Indeed he was inllatetl by a supcircilious pride, and an imaginary importance, which made his society undesirable. He was one of that class of men, who with a small spice of learning, in company, domineered as if ho liaat reading and much good sense, Jonathan Sergeant, the attorney general of Pennsylva- nia, whose oratorical jtowers, could scarcely be surjiassod, and your grand-father, and many otiicr gcnllemcti of character, during the course of the j'ears '77, '78 and '7(l, W(M'e m habits of intimacy with him, but his dogmatic disposition and oiistina.cy of mind, fre- (juently caused gre.at disjfust. Again, ('olonel Samuel .lohn Attlee, an excellent patriot, and a man of uoto among us, both in the military and civil capacities of aciti?.on,gavo this auocdoto tome, afewnuHiths I1|i:l m4 144 HENRY'S JOURNAL. have been few in nnmber, as for my part, not more than half u dozen of distinct faces, cariie into my view while we staid hei'e. We entered by the ground lloor,(that is by the cellar,) the build- ing on that side being built on the declination of the hill, which in this part of the city is very uneven. The apartments on our after the occurrencG Jiappened. Though sill the gentlemen present, approved of tlio writings of Paino, as tliey concerned our political state, for tliey were all of them to a man, good whigs, yet they ab- horred him. because of his personal aberrations from virtue, and the decencies of social life. A Mr. Meeso of Philadelphia, who Avas clothier-general, had invited a number of gentlemen of the army, then in the city, to dine with him. Among whom were colonel Att- lee, colonel Francis Johnson, general Nichols, and many members of the legislature of whom there was Matthias Slough of Lancaster You may readily suppose, that the excellent wine of Mx% Mecse, ex- hilerated the company. When returning to tlieir lodgings, colonel Attlee observed Paine connng towards tlicm down Market-street. There comes " Ccmmon Sense," says Attlee to the company. "Damn him, says Slough, I shall common sense him." As he approached the party, they took the wall. Mr. Slovjgh tripped him, and threw him on his back into a gutter, which at that time, was very ofl'ensive and lilthy. Tliis is told, to communicate a trait to you, inthocharacter of Thomas Paine, who did some good, but a vast deal of harm to mankind, "that the very people who were most benefitted by his literary labours, hated him." The company I have spoken of, were all men of emi- nence in tlie state ; men who staked their aH, on the issue of the revo- lution. The writings of Paine as concerns it.s, are many of them handsomely worded, have pith and nmcii strength of argument, and are in general correct, yet his domestic life and manners, were so very incorret-t, that a ilisgust, whicli was perhaps riglit, destroyed every favorable personal feeling towards him. His iiulelicac^'' was intoler- able. His numbers of Common Sense, the Crisis, and some other of iiis fugitive pieces, every American who recollects those "trying times," must acknowledge to have been extremely lienohcial to our cause. Tins lias often been admitted by our generals Washington, '. iates, CJ reent>, A'c. but lie was comi>ensated, and had the secretaryship for foreign affairs. Like all men of bad principles, ho l)efrayod his trust, and a virtuous Congress displaced him, yet the difl'erotit states more tiian remunerated him for all his writings. So it is, tliattliatman, whowaswitliout virtue, adisturberof society, an ill husbantl, an unwortiiy citizen, cloaked l)y every vice, would now by his "Age of Reason," which ho stole from iheignorant Ethan Allen, wlio was as iniquitous as himsolf, destroy the peace of nnnd and all the the hope of iiai>pinoss in futurity, of those who rely on the reilemption of their souls, by tiio blood of Clirist; and that, without sub- stituting or even suggesting, any otlier manner of faith, tending to riiuet the minds of Hiuners. I knew Paine well, and that personally, for he CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 143 right, as we entered, seemed to be lilled with governmental stores, and of provisions of all kinds. They made us ascend a large staircase into an upper story, where we were compli- menteil with two sides, or rather a part of each of the sides of the quadrangle. The whole building would have accommo- lodged in tlio liouso of my ftither, during the time that general Howe and Clinton, wore in Philadelphia. Hi.s Jiost often regretted the en- tertainment ho gave him. His manners were in opposition and hostile to the observances of the proprieties and due ordinances of social life. Many who approved of his political writings, abominated his detesta- ble niodo of living and acting. [I am justified in using these expressions, by an occurrence In 1794, with my own mother. She was a woman of strong understanding, and of unfeigned and rigid belief in Iho truths of Gospel-history, yet a dispassionate placid and mihl religionist. Her heart was so free from thinking ill of any one, that of a truth, of her it nught be said, "she knew no guile." One day going to a bookseller's in Lancaster, I met with an extract in the shape of a jiamphlot of Doctor Joseph Priestley's "History of the Corruptions of Christianity." Never hav- ing seen any of that gentleman's polenuo works, it was purchased. My mother as usual, came in, in tlie evening, to sit and couvei-so with my familj'. I was reading the pamphlet. ''What have you got?" "A work of Doctor Priestley's on religion." I was then at the cliap- ter of the " Doctrine of the A tonement of Christ," for the sins of the world. The title of tlio chapter excited tlio attention of my mother. Before she came in, the passage liad been partlj' perused, and she eagerly asked me " to read the whole of it to her?" I began, but had scarcely proceeded tiu'ough two or three pages, when she rapped the book from my hands, and threw it into the lire, where it was most de- servedly burned. Smilingly, I said mother, why do you destroy my book ? The reply was with uu observable degree of anger, "because your book would destroy my hapinness, in tiiis and the world to come ! I know that 1 have a Saviour, Avho redeemed me, whose blood was shod upon the cross for mo : of this, I am convinced. Your book goes to make mo doubt of tiio merits, of th« sidTerings, of that Saviour. Tho book woulil deprive nicof the only stall", upon whicli my hope of salvation rests, and gives mo none other, upon which I can loan." These notions of my beloved mother, winch accorded fully with my own, on that topic, wore submitted to with a j uvenilo frankness, which pleased her, and of all tho world, I know none, wlioin I so nnich wished to oblige, as tliat dear, annablo and instructive mother. My father had been a mechanic of much respectability, and great skdl. During tiio war, usually called "Hradock's war." and afterwards in Forbes' campaign, (in 1758,) ho was at the head of tho armoury, which in those days, was no mean station, and required talents of a superior grade. Afterwards, having made a tolerablo fortune, he en- tered into trade, but his inclinations led hnn into chymical oxperi- 10— Vol. XV^ m i I)- 146 HENRY'S JOURNAL. I C / 1 1' dated four thousand men. Monkish spirit must have been in high vogue, when so great a pile could be erected, merely from the aims of the people, and that too, for so egregiously aVjsurd a purpose. The ranges of the rooms, though exten- bive in the length of the galleries, were small in their size, he- ments. His evenings and mornings, were devoted to the laboratory. This gave rise to mj"- mother's acquaintance with Mr. Priestly, as an experimental philosopher. For the Instruction of his children, my father would discourse upon the subjects of science and particularly of chymistry, which was his favorite theme, and in which the names of Franklin and Priestley, were sure to stand foremost. My beloved parent's manner, showed me that she was stung to the quick. My apology to hei", had the desired effect, as her curiosity and minp, sprung from similar motives " a desire to know the religious opinions of a man, of whom wo had had superlative ideas," because of his ac- quirements in many other branclies of knowledge. The position wished to be proved to you, by this relation ; which is true, is "that for the sake of public and private comfort and genial "happiness, it is better not to disturb tno devout mind by fanciful and "newfangled schemes of belief, and that those should be open only "to the eyes of the med !" My mother was a person of extensive reatling ; her religioiis tenets and faith, were solely grounded on the scriptures, of the Old and New Testaments, as tliese in her mind, were considered as clearly correct, but nevertheless, slio was fearful of a disturbance of her mind by the quirks and quibbles of deistical scribblers. Therefore to interfere with her devotional principles, in so rude and heterodox a manner, tended to derange her charming mind, and devastate tliose elegant maxims of Christian belief, which tlio excellency of her maternal education had infused into her heart ; in siiort, to destroy that firmness, with which she relied on the merits and sufferings of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Thrist. Such men as Hobbs, Chubb, itc. seem not to have reflected on tiie dreadful ills and calamities, their writings would create, if their books came into general circulation. If they did reflect, pos- terity ought to consider them to have been the tygers and hyenas of human society, opposed to the well-being of the human race. Vol- taire and John. lames Rousseau, in my humble opinion, mtended well to the people of France, i)ut when speaking of those gentlemen, we should recollect, that they, as well as the virtuous and celebrated Montesquieu, were the subjects of a prince, who might if he pleased, be despotic : but that which was still worse, Avas, that the people wore abandoned to the control of a theological aristocracy — bigoted, wealtliy, imperious and scandalously subjected to vices, in many instances, greater than those of laymen, insomuch, that in the reign of IjOuIs XIV. because of the infamous lives, aiul the oppressions of all classes of the nation by the clergy, there was scarcely a gentleman in the kingdom, who was not deistically inclined. For when the ministers of a religion of so high sanctity, as that of our Holy Faith, demean CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 147 Ing scarcely more than ten by twelve or fourteen feet. The galleries were about twelve feet wide ; many rooms were coiii- fortaVjJe, others were dilapidated. Ten or a dozen of our poor fellows, were compressed into one of these small rooms. So much the better, as it served to keep them the warmer. Boyd, themselves in a manner, which evinces to laymen, their want of coii- tidence in tlie religion, (wiiich tliey had been consecrated to propa- gate and enforce, ) by an uniioly life and conduct, particularly in their cruel exactions, Irom devotees; in the latter instance, of enormous fees, and various demands of tithes of a mostexorbitant nature, wiiich from time to time, tiiey wickedly usurped. Hence, itarosethat Mont- esqueiu, Voltaire, Diderot, Rosseau, and hundreds of others, of the learned men of France, (considering the stale of tiiat government,) formed a piaalanx of historic knowledge, geniuno reasoning, true wit, and an inexliaustal)lo fund of humour wiiich slurred their oi)pononts to sudi a degree, as in tlie minds of tlio generality of Europe gave them a deserved victory even over tlio government, whicii supported the tlieocratrj"-, witli its vast power. It also most i)robably, came from thence, that tlioso men under tlio clerical persecutions raised-against them, (for many were confined in the dungeons,) in the heat of con- troversy, emitted opinions and ideas, inconsistent with our pure simple and holy religion, according to the Augsburg creed, which we know, has been adopted, eitlierin the wiiolo or in part, by all tlio reformed cliurclies. In polemic disputes, and perhaps more particularly, in those whicli happen in monarchies, there is an acrimony and irasci- bility of temper, inllaming the minds of men generally, greaterthaii in the case in democracies. The cause seems to bo, that in monarchies, the priesthood becomes a machine of government, in democracies, it is the vehicle, by which the people simply adore God. Those controversies, between the so styled piiilosophers of France and tlio clergy, were conducted with such hatred, and obloquy to- wards each otiior, that they elicited sparks, which enkindled that nation, in a dreadful llaine of internal destruction ; and tlio brand lias not only communicated itself to all Europe, but in general to the world at large. Since the time of .lulius Caesar, notliing has occurred equal in barbarity, irruption, bloodshed, murder, by public or domestic treason, as that wiiich has happened in Europe, since the j'ear 1789. Gracious and omnipotent God, restore the peace of the world ! ! !] Such is the man, wlio upon his slight intercourse with the American people, pluming himself, with the well-<>anied celebrity of his politi- cal pieces, that now presumes to become a reformer of our morals, our religious opinions and thinkings on Divine subjects : He himself a reprobate, <'loaked by every vice, would dictate to a great and inde- pendent christian people, tlieir formulary of belief. Such insolence and presumption, was never before witnessed unless it was in the in- stance of Mahomet, or in those of tiie impostures, (such as Salibati Sevi, ) who frequently as Messias, appeared to deceive the remnant of the Jewish people. Paino with all his other vices had a foible inju- 1 I III % i 148 HKNRY'S JOURNAL. r.'i;: Cnnninghnm, find a few of our intimates, took possession of a room near a large stove. Tlie first week, we slept most uncom- fortably. Ora(5ious Grotl! what did we not sulT'er. It was now that Ave fully learnt the destinies of our dear and revered general, and hiscompanions in death. But allow me be- rious to our country. To keep up the spirits of the people it was re- quisite, that there should he a series of patriotic publications. Paine was the most indolent of men ; if ho was inspired hy a muse, the god- dess most certainly, made him but few visits. The olhce of "secre- tary of foreign affairs," was conferred upon liim, liecause of the merit of his "Common Sense," or what are called the " Crisis," imdcrtho signature of " Common Heiise." It was to liim personally a sinecure. Ho never went to York (Penn.) where Congress then sat, but occa- sionally, and staid but a day or two. His true employment, was that of a political writer. In the suunner and winter of 1777, and 1778, he was an inmate of my father's liouse, as Avere the late David Ritten- houso, the state-treasurer, and John Hart, a member of the then " ex- ecutive-council." Paine would walk of a morning until 12 o'clock; come in and make an inordinate dinner. The rising from table was between two and three o'clock. He would then retire to his bed-cliamber, wrap a blanket around him, and in a largo arm cnair, take a nap, of two or three hours — rise and walk. These walks and his indolence, surprised my parents; they knew him as the author of "Common Sense," who had written patriotically, and in those writings, promulgated some moral and religious ideas, whitih induced them to believe he was an orthodox christian. Indeed Paine, during the revolution, was careful to emit no irreligious dogmas, or any of liis lato diabolic ideas; if he had, the good sense of the American people, their virtue and un- feigned Avorship of the Deity, avouUI liaA'e, in those days, banished him from their country. Your grandfatlier's feelings a fcAv months before his death, (Avhich occurred on the 15th of December, 1786,) Avhen speaking of the unbeliever (Paine,) Avere truly poignant ; for noAV the Avretch's true character had began to open on the world. He la- mented Avith tears, that he liad over admitted him into his house, or had a personal acquaintaniic and intercourse Avith him. HcAvas from conA'iction, a sincere christian, couA'crted by the scriptures ; of a strong mind, and of a most tender conscience. Do not permit any thing noAV said, to induce you to undervalue the sagacity of my father, for he was wise: but of so benevolent a mind, that in the common affairs of life, ho held a principle in morality as true, Avhich is by no mean generally received; to Avit, "That avo should consider every one as possessing probity, until we discover him to be otherwise." Othergentlemen think differently. However, it may well bo maintivined that the side my father took on this topic^ which I have often hoard argued, accords Avith the true spirit of the gospel, the other side is stoicism. From these last observations, you Avill readily perceive how easy it Avas to impose on my father. This CAMPAIGN AGAI.VST (^UEHEC. 140 fore the detail of that sad story, to give you an anecdote : Thf merchants of yiiel)ec, like those of England and our country, are a spirited and generous sect in society: they applietl to governor Carleton, and obtained leave, to make us a "new- year's gift." This turned out to be no other than a large butt of porter, attended by a proportionate quantity of bread and cheese. It was a present which exhilerated our hearts, and drew from us much thankfulness. We shared more than n l>int per man. General Montgomery had nuirched at the precise time stipu- lated, and had arrived at his destined place of attack, nearly i.s the reason for his entertaining Paine. I have said that Paine was indolent. Take this as an instance : The Cri.sis, No. V, is but n short political essay, to be sure of great skill in the composition, of much eloquetit invective, strong reasoning, S(Mno historic anecdote, and a fund of rediculo which titled the i)assions of the times. But re(!ollect that this piece, to Paine, was a labour ofthrco months in theenditing. It was written in my lather's house. Mr. D. Rittenhouse inhabited the front room, in the upper story, where was the library. There he kept the office of the treasury of Pennsylvania. The room of Mr. Hart and Paine, was to the left hand as you come to the stair-head entering the library. When my wound in 1778, was so far mended, that hobbling on crutches, or by creeping up stairs, (as you may have seen mo of late years do,) my greatest recreation in my distressed state of mind, was to get into tho chamber of Mr. Rittenhouse where the books were. There, his conversation, (for he was most alFable, ) enlivened my mind, and tlie books would so amuse it, that it became calm, and some desperate resolutions were dissolved. While that excellent man was employing his hours in tho duties of his office, for the bene- fit of tho people, Paine would be a snoring away bis precious time in his easy chair, regardless of those injunctions imposed upon him by congress, in relation to bis political compositions. His remissness, in- dolence or vacuity of tliought, caused great heart-burning among many priniiirv ''iMracl s inthosedays. I have heard tho late Georges Bryan, Es ;ireHident of the council, speak of his gross negl< Is ble harshness. I would sometimes go into P a ^ith him. His Crisis, No. V, lay on his table, d . ; Lo > hre i four lines would bo added, in the course of a w« .,adoz( aiore, and soon. No. V. is dated 21st March, 1778, but it was not pul I ished until some monthsafter that date.and it wasgenerally thought b> (ood whigs, that it had been too long delayed. For my own part, I wiis so passionately 'nged at iieart, in the i)rinciples of our cause, that Paine's manner :i\ ing and acting, gave me a high disgust towards him. No id< uld enter my mind, that any one in that noble struggle could I ,oor disengaged. As.to myself, mj'' sensations were such, that the 1 inple of a Decius might have been renewed. 160 HKNHVS .Toil UN a l rim t i ■' '^ m alxxit tho 1iiiu> wo attacked iho llrst bjirvior. Ho was not ono that would loit«>r. Coioiicl (!(iini)l)oll,''<)l' tlu» Now- York troops, a lai'g«', ^yoo(l-lo()kin>jf man, wlio was snipani(Ml tlin army to flio assault ; his station was rearward, {r«MM>ra.l Montxomm'yt with Ids aids, wrrc at. tho point of tho column. It is impossiblo to k<^'*^ >'**" '>• '•>'>'' '^>>*l <'oniploto idoa, of tlio naturo and situation, of tito plaoo solely with tho pen - tho pon- oil is rocpnrod. As by tin* sp<'«'.ial porndssion of (fov»*rninont, ohtaintMl ))y tho ^ood oHUm^s of captain I'rontis, in thosiimmor followini^; JJoyil, a fow otiiors and mysolf, rovi«nv«ul tluicaus<*s of «Mir disast«M'; it is thon^forc in my power, so far as niyabili- tii's will permit, to j?ivo y»>u, a lolera,i)l(^ notion of tho spot. Capo ]>iamond, nearly rosond>les tho{^r<'al Jultiii}^ rock, which is in the narrows at lltnd«>r's falls, on tin* Suscpu'hanna. Tiio rock, at tho latter place, shoots out as sto»*ply as that at Que- bec, but by no mean forms s«) >^r«>at an an^;Ie, on Iho margin of tho ri\»'r; but is more craggy. Ther»> is a. stronger and more obvious ditToronco in tho comparison. When yon sur- mount tht> hill at JSt. Charles, or thc> 8t. l;awrencosido, which, to tlm oy«i ar<> «'(puilly high and sti'op, you llnd on i\l)raliam'H I'lains, and upon an extensive champaign country. Thoy lyrds-oyo view arouml Quebec, boar.", a striking confornnty to tlio scitesof Northumberland and IMttsburg, in Pennsylvania, V)ut thtt fonuiM" is tm a more gigantic scale, and each of tho latter want tho ste(>i)noss ami craggynossof th»» back ground, ami a, (h»pth of rivers. This detail, is to instruct you in tho goographical situation of Qu»>bec, and for tlio solo purpoS(> of explaining the manner of gi'uoral Moi;Ug was a stockade of strong posts, llftoon or twenty feet high, knit logothov by a stout vailing, at bottom and top with pins. This was no moan defence, and was at the distance of t»no hundred yards, from tho point of thtM'ock. Within this palisade, and at a fow yards from tlio very point itself, there ivas .i like palisade, tliongl> ii did not run so high up tlio hi'!. A>.;ain, within Capo niaiuond, and i>rol)ably at a uttlos otCiir country at Boston. OAMPAKm ACfAINST QUKHKC. ini HHf?o on oaoh Hi«l(* of it. Wlinn lioif^^ht h and (liHtaticoH aro Hpokon of, you niuHt rncollei*.), that, tlio lUsscriptioii «if Capo Diamond an, if well contruc.tcd, inan admirabh; nHrth«)fl of dwfonct!, which in the proccHK of th» war, to our cost, waw fully (ixpcriciHHMl. In the iiiKtance now heforc uh, (though the iioUHo waH not huiit npon the most. approv«>d princi|>leH, ) yet it waH a formiilahie oJ)j«)ct. It was a, scpuin; of perhaps forty or llfty feet. The large logs neatly squared, were tightly bound together, by dove-tail w:>rk. If not much mistaken, the lower story uontaintMl loop-holes for nnisketry, so narrow, that those within, coidd not be liarrned from without. The upporstory, had four or more i)ort holes, for (>annon of n, large calibre. These g(nis were charged with grape or osts of the first pa.lisades. Here, if not. every erroneous, four posts were sawed anil thrown aside, so as to admit four men abreast The column entertul with a, numly fortitndo. Montgomery, accom- pani<'r, aH to admit two men abreast. 'I^hese sawf an enemy, and that oidy by the intoxi tj^<>iu>ral, .sliowoti (ho posilion in whicJHho k<>ii-> oral'H body wan fomul. h lay (wo jtaccs li*)m (ht> brink of (ho rivor, on dio back, thoiiruiH i>\(ou«li^(l (JhouHoinan hiy on Ihn loft, ann lay noar (honi. 'IMio ^i-onnti abov<» «io- woriboil, was vLsihul bv an in||, a]>pallod by (hodoaih of (ho (j^onoral, ro- troatod a. ii((io way from Capo-Dijimond, on( of (ho roaoh <)f ( h«» cannon *>f (h»> blook-lionso, and pro(«>nd«'dly oall<>d a connoil of oHlcTH, who, it was said, jiiHdIlod hin rooi'din^^' from tho M((ack. If rnshin^^ on. as milKary dn(y ro(piirod, and a bravo man W'onld hav(< dono, (ho blo»ik-honso mi^jht havo botMi ooou- piod by aHnnill niind)or, and was unassailablo from widiont, but by ciuuion. From tho blook-honst* to tho conlro of tin* lowor town, whoro wo woro, (horo was no obs(a('lo (o impod«> a f«>roo so pi>worful, as (ha( lujdor ('ol»>nol Campboll. Cowartlioo. or a watd of yjood will (owards our oauso, loft uh to otu" misorabU' f«i(o. A jnnodon, (hou^h wo mijfht not oon- (pn>r (ho for( ross, would onablo us (o iiuiik<> an honoral)lo ro- troa(, (hou^h widi (ho loss of many valiiabbdivos. ("iiiupboll, who was ovor a.f(oi' oonsiilorod aH a poh roon in ^rain, ro( roatod, loavin^f tho boilios ot (ho gonorai, iM 'IMiorson ai\il ('hoosonmn, to bo ilovourod by du> do^s. Tho dis(^us( oaust^l a.mon^ us, as (o (.'am|»b(>il, was so ^roii( as lo orcatt' ( lu> nntdirisdan wish, that ho miglU bo llau^:od. In tha.( dosuhory jHuMod, (hou^h ho was (ri>>d. ho was aciniii (od : (ha( was also (ho cast^ of «'ol- on»>l Knos. whodosor(od us on (Iw Konnoboo. Tluu'o nt^vor woro (wo nu>n more wordiy of punishmoni o\' (ho most oxeni- plary kind. (.>u (ho (bird or fourdi of .laniuiry, bt>in>j; as it w<^ro sor^oaut "s moss, in (ho rci/ulicrs, a lilo of nu'U hoadod bv an olHoor. «'allod (o conduct mo to tho sonnnary. Ailhorinjjj \o (h»> atlvico of colomd M'Dou^al, (ho inviiadon was «loclinod. d)oUf::h (lio horo Morgan, liad solici(«>d (hisfjjraoo troni governor ('arlolon, antl liad sent sno a kind and pross- in)( mossa^o. I^ly roasons, which wore explained to M«)ra,(j;n, in addi(ion to (ho ono alroady tjivon, opora.(od forcibly on my mind. Haviuj; los( all my clo(hos in (ho wildonu'ss, except (hose on my back: aii bro/ik upon my woiM liy fnllHTH pni'Ht'. Dim noeossily compnilod mn to n>srinHohition in pari, in tim wiUlorncNH, Ixil. tliiit rircMimHtoiMio, niiu!*! m<' llio morn (MJiii'm to I In* n«Holv(* iiflnrwnrdH. Ajfii in, my in(,inu).li(ul, (iikI Himpson, l>y ])n'vioiiH(M)mmiind on tlitMdiurm- in^ Inloof OrJcniiH, wiiic.h, from itH fruit I'iiIim'HH Imd iM'canH!, UH it, wnro, our Ht«)r«-lu>UHo. * Add to (ill I Ik'ho rtfiisoiiH ; it. vvn viist iiuprovonuintH in ilio iirl, Tloiroivo inlnrmiition of tw) inHuiii<'r. It was on this day, that my heart was n'ady to burst with grief, at vif .ving the funeral of our beloved <;eueral. (^arleton had, in our former wars with the Prencli, been the friend and tellow-soldi»>r of Montgomery. Though political oi)iuion, perhaps ambit n>n or interest, had thrown tlu'se worthii^s, on dilTerent sides of the gr«>at question, ant, with aa free iv hand as ho was lax in Ins priuciploa of morality. Cross was a liiimlsomo litth* Irish men, always neatly ii was among tiu^lastof those savage men, Avho murdered the iniKKent and unolVending Indians In the jail of the town wo now live in. I hey have all died miserably; hut a tow remaining to relate the anocdoto of tht^ occurrenco of that horrible massacre. |y II- CAMPAIGN AGAINST QIIKHKC. IBS yet t.ho former, could i»ot but lioiior tlio rctinahiH of his quon- (laiu friuiui. About noon, the procuHwion puHHear(,>d HiTected by the loss of this invaliuii)le man, though he was their entuuy. If such nnm as Wiishington, (Jarleton and Monigomtu-y, had had the entire direction of the adverst* war. the contention, in t he event, might have happily ttM'ininated to tluMidva.ntag«! of t»oth sr of tim assailants or of the gariison, to a place, emphatically, oi.lled tlus "dead-house." Here the bodies were lieaped in monstrous pile.s. The horror of the sight, to us southern men, principally consisted in see- ing our comi)anions borne (o interm(>nt, iincofTlned, ami in tlut very clothes tht^y had worn in liattle; tlieir limbs distorted in various directions, such as would «)nsue in the moment of death. Many of our friends a,nd ac(|iiaintanceH were apparent. I'oor Nelson lay on tlm top of half a, dozen other bodies Ins a.rms extended beyond his head, as if in the a(!t of prayer, and one knee crooktui, and raised setimingly, when he last gasjx'd in the agonies t)f death. (Jurseon theseoivil warswhicli extinguish th(^ sociabilit iesof nuiidtind, and annihilate t best rength of na- tions. A Hood of tears was const'tpiont. Though Alontgomery was beloved, b(icauseof his iminlincssof soul, heroicbravery and suavity of manners, Hendricks and Hiimphriiys, for the same adndrabht (lualilies, and (ispi'cially for the eudnraiu;<>s we lUiderwtMit in <'.onjunction, whicih (^dorccd many a tear: si ill my uidiappy and lost brethren, though in humble station, with whom that dreadful wild was penetrated, and from wliom came many attentions towards me, forced nu lancholy sensations. From what is said relative to the " J)i'ad-house." you might conclude that general (Jarleton was inhuiuam! or hard-hearted. No sucli thing. In this northern latitude, at thi» season of tite year, acconliiig to my feelings, (we liad no '•'I I im HENRY'S JOURNAL. ■F theniioniciter,) the weatbtu' was so cold, Jis (isnully to be many »legr«ies bolow 0. A wouikI. if mortal, or uvt'ii otherwise, fiastK thvi party woniided into the snow; if death shouUi fol- low, it throws the suflerer into various attitudes, -which are assumed in the extreme pain accompanyinti; death. The moment death takes place, the frost fixes the limbs in what- ever situation they may then happen to be, and wliich ea,iniot be reduced to decent order, until they are thawed. In this state, the bodies of tlie slain are depositetl in the "dead-liouse," hard as ioe. At tliis season of the year, the earth is frozen from two to five feet deep, impenetrable to the best piok-axe, in the liands of the stoutest num. Hence you may perceive a justification of the "dead-house. " It is no new oiKserVation, "that climates form the manners and luibitudes of the people. " On the next day, (January 4th,) we were visited by coloiud Maclejin, an old nutn, attentled by other ofiic(»rs, for a pecu- liar purpose, that i.-^, to ascertain who amonj^ us were born in Kurope. We luid nmny Irishmen, and some Knglishmen. The question was jmt to each ; those who admitted a Hritish birth, were told they must serve his nuijesty in colonel Ma«i- leau's regiment, a new corps, called the "emigrants." Our l)()or fellows, umler the fearful juMuilty of being carried (o liritain, there t«) l)e tried for treason, were oomj)elled by ne- cessity, and juany of them did enlist. Two of tliem, very brave men, Edward Cavenaugh and Timothy ('onner, deserve to be named, l)ecause of a particular occurrence wliich linp- pened shortly afterwards: These two men, among others, called upon me for my advice h«)w to /ict. Heing, at that time, neither lawyer nor a casuist, they had my opinion a,ccording to the «licta,tes of n.iture, and some slight reading. That is, that they should enlist, for a. constrained oath, as theirs would be, could not be binding on the conscience: and by all means to join our army as soon as practicable. They enlisted under the notion, that the oath was non-obligator> , and a lioi)e of a speedy return to their sweet-hearts and wives. Allow mehere to recount, by uiiticipation, the residue of the at ion of its effects attempted - such as frequent snow-storms and fierce winds. In the month of .Innu»,ry, particularly, when the snow has increased to a depth of seven feet ov«!r the face of the country, notwithstanding thv. shining of the sun, the cold is so great, that those winds drive the snow daily, against the high ramparts of the city, where it forms a compact mass — the last stratum being light and dry, as the finest sjind, which may be whirled by the wind. Cavenaugh and Conner leaped ndd- deep into such a soft: bed Their disadvantage consisted in sinking too deer> ; the lu'ight of the leaj), ])lunging them deeper than ordinary Avalking would do, uuide it dinicult for them to extricate themselves. The relief-guard came in time to give them a volley, as they were scami)ering awtiy. Thanks to God, my worthy Irishmen escaped unharined, though as they jjassed tlirf)Ugli St. Rociue, they were comi)limented by several discharges of cannister and grape shot. This was the first notice we hud of the escape of our daring friimds. We heard next morning, all the minutife from those who guarded us. Cavenaugh is still alive— is laborious, and has a large family of children, who are respectable in their way. You cannot con- ceive the joyoiisness of my heart, when hearing of him, in my peregriiuitions a few years since, in the mountainous parts of York county. Tim j)ittance then spared him, it is hoped will make you never the poorer. The assembly of Pennsylvania have granted him a pension, for which tliat honorable body have my most fervent blessings. Old ag(^ and decrepittule, by fhe extrenuty of our sulTerings, is brought upon us, long be- fore thecH'dinary allotments of nature. We served our conn try faithfully, a,nd at this late day, it is really pleasant io obser' • tlu* spirit of the public, inclined to compensate the veterans of 1775 and 1770. So much for my preserver " Honest Ned, " which epithet Ije still bears among his niMghors, by wliom, bating a veniiil vice, he isesteemed. Timothy ('onner, on the contrary, posst'ssing the art of acquiring wealth, married, had a compe- tency, but lost it subsequently by his vices, which bore a strong affinity to gross criminality. By the middle of January, we were settled down into a state Humething like household ortler : those who could economise, If* w ■rij ■\ t I 158 HENRY'S JOURNAL. i© fared tolerably well, though they could have used more. Our daily provision consisted of a biscuit made of a coarse meal, from something like our chopped rye ; very often chaff or straw, half an inch in length, was found in this species of bread. A biscuit of the size of a cake of gingerbread, now sold with us for a cent, was the daily allowance of this article • half a pound of pork, or three quarters of a pound of beef, though these were much salted, even so as to be uncomfortable — they were of Irish preparation, perhaps for the sea-service : a competent allowance of butter, originally fine, yet now rancid ; candles, molasses, and even vinegar : — this last article, so long as it could be afforded us, was a preservative from the disorders which un- wittingly we were imbibing daily. Knowing the difficulties under which the garrison lay — foes at the gates, and an uncer- tainty of succour; the governor was thought of by me, with similar allowances, that ought to be made to our own gen- erals, in circumstances of such pinching necessity. From all information attainable on our part, we were as well treated as those of the garrison, who lived on the same kinds of food, except as to liquor, which deprivation was more beneficial than injurious to our men. It is grateful to my heart, now to remember and repeat, the benevolent sensations this mild- ne.ss and humanity created in my mind, towards the virtuous, the amiable and venerable Carleton. He was a genuine rep- resentative of the gentility of the Irish nation, which is so de- servedly famous for the production of real heroes, patriotic statesmen, and a generosity and suavity of manners. He was of great candour, uprightness and honor, and full of the 8i)irit of philanthropy, which marks the real gentleman. He made UH several visits, in all of which he seemed, merely to have a solioittide for our welfare, without any sinister view, such as a seduction from our principles, &c. That he granted us every accommodation, his trying situation authorized, there can he no doubt. Shortly after the time now spoken of, we were conducted to the D.'uijjliin jail, l^efore we quit the reguliers, admit me to state to yon something more, relating to our man- ner of living there. My youthful appetite required and de- manded a greater quantity of food than we then enjoyed. We wanted spoons, not only in our own mess, but througliout the Avhol(» corps There was no mon(>y among us to purchase .such an imi)lement, and if there* liad been, and opportunity had offered it is likely the jealously of government, Avould have deprived us of them, if formeiscuit, and most usually at a, game called •'a,ll-fours," in which Crone was a real adept. He was a droll dog, and much inclined to play with and beat tlie Yankees, as he termed them. Many mornings, being compelled by the inclemency of the season, to leave our uncomfoi table bed, pacing the avenues in front of our cells lor exercise and warmth, draw- ing aside tlu! curtain of the gain1)liiig room door, which was no other tha,n a tlirea,d-bare l)laidcet. Crone was seen and heard, with bleared eyes and a, vociferous voice, after a night's sitt- 160 HENRY'S JOURNAL. ing, contending for a biscuit, with as much spirit and heat, as most probably he liad done in former times for fifty or a hundred dollars. The passion of gaming, is almost an inexplica- ble trait in the human cliaracter, the poor, tiie rich, the sav- age and the civilized, are equally its devotees. The greatest and the least are alike subject to its fascinations. Crone poor dog, was one of the devoted. Montgomery, in Ids care for Arnold's party, besides an excel- lent blanket coat, had assigned to each man a new red regimen- tal coat of the seventh, or some other regiment, stationed in the upper country. This clothing had been seized at Montreal. Crone, in the division, had fared well. He had obtained a large superfine broad-cloth coat, such as is worn by the ser- geant-major of the British army, which "fitted him like a shirt." He was so totally devoid of care, that he never once api)lied to the taylors of the army, who were employed V)y the public, to fit the coat to his back, and to sew it regularly. What was still more laughable, he had no pockets to this coat, unless you may call the flannel such, which interiorly lined the lappets, and bore the appearance of large bags dangling about his heels. Crone was facetious and clever ; he had an afTection for ine. Often about daylight he would come to my blanket and waken me, and shake the lappets of hisctuit. He would say"Bamme Jack, here's some thing for you," and would force upon me, ten, fifteen, and several times, even thirty biscuits. With all his vices he bore a great share of jny esteem, for the goodness of his heart. When ill-luck occurred there was a refunding on my part, but it seldom happened. Our other resource was William M'Coy. a sergeant of Hend- ricks' an excellent clerk, who came into favor of the Governor, by giving ro niajor Murray of the garrison, a genuine copy of his journal of the route, through the wilderness into Canada. He was a sedate and sensible man. He was installed 'clerk of the kitchen," and put ine much in mind of Gil Hlas' clerk. The cook, whom M'Coy patronized, was a very Boniface in ac- complishments and a Sancho Panza in rotundity. He was of Thayer's or Dearborne's company. Believe me, that these two men, were courted by our hungry wights among the soldiery, with as much eageress and solicitude, and often sycophancy, as would have been the case had they been the ministers of a great state. What could you suppose to be the object of such servility? To explain. — The boiling utensils, were two very large coppers. A boiling of pork, produced a great quantity of liquid fat, which the men called slush. The skimmings con- stituted the importance of the cook, who made a profit from it, by selling it to certain tradesmen of the city. A half pint CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 161 of this slush, was a good succedaneum for better food, to a mess of six stout men. It, witli the molasses, formed an ex- cellent lobscouse. Oleaginous matter, next to bread, is however, the great support of the animal functions, anil even superior to bread, to sustain life, and gratify the palate. Here you see the real ground of the causes of distinctions in society. The cook possessing this perquisite, commauded his appli- cants for additional food, with an unwarrantable austerity. As to our mess, it was strong in habits of intimacy with M'Ooy, who was one of us. Tlie cook was far below our notice. Friend M'Coy, gave us every advantage, our melancholy situa- tion afforded him. This minute information is given to you, to inspire you with a disgust, towards war of any kind. As to ray sons, if the liberties of our country ever be invaded, it is humbly hoped, under the protecting hand of Providence, that they will always be ready and active, to rally round the stand- ard of Freedom, the principles of which, we derived from our forefathers, whose blood freely flowed in its defence. Coming to the Dauphin jail, escorted by the military, we found it well accomniodtxted for our lodgment. There were four rooms below, and as many above stairs, ail capacious and well supplied with births or bulks, in the common method of V)arracks. Our company taking the right, our precedency in the procession gave us, assumed the possession of a room, in the third story, which was in truth the very best. Morgan's, took a room immediately below us ; Hendrick's one adjoining : but remember, that at this time, we were reduced most lam- entably by killed, wounded and missing. Many were in the hospital. Out of sixty-five, who came on Abraham's Plains, in Noveniber, we had scarcely more than thirty, left with us in prison. The fire of the enemy and disease had so thinned us. Morgan's gallant men fared worse. Like eastern people before, and at that period, they detested the introduction of tlie f^mall- pox into their country, by inoculation. Now they were its victims. Less than twenty-five of the privates of that com- pany, regained their native home.s. They were origiiudly, as elegant a body of men, as ever came within my view. * To use *In relation to the small- pox, the circumstance about to bo related, is most assuredly true, as it is known to me of my own particular knowledge. A number of women loaded with the infection of the small-pox, came info our cantonments. In the spring of the year 1770, our army was reduced by decease of men, or debilitation of l)ody, so that they could not act effectively, and in the eyesof the world, a disreputable retreat took place, which it was not then quite prudent to explain. Now it may bo safely asserted, that 11— Vol. XV. ■I r mB t |HB \ Mil j^^l "\ hDb ^^I' ■] i^bM fi^H II mm ''i! !«■■ s 163 HENRY'S JOURNAL. the style of my friend Simpson, "they were lieaatiful boys, who knew how to liundle, and aim the rifle. " Indeed many of them, adroit youn{^ men, courageous and thorough going, be- came thesubjects of death, by that virulent disease, both with- out and within the city. We, of Pennsylvania, had no fears from that source. This disease had visited us in youth, either naturally or by inoculation. This observation, which is a serious one, should convey to your minds, the immensity of the discovery of the inoculation of the kine-pock, by doctor Jenner. The discovery of the causes of lightning, its dreadful effects, the means of avoiding its power, by the celebrated Franklin, our countryman, is, (as it concerns the happiness of man, speaking diffidently,) perhaps inferior in imijortance to that of .Tenner. The Jennerian discoveiy, tends to save the lives of millicms, the Franklinian of hundreds. But all lovers of natural jihilosophy, are compellable to acknowledge, that the identity of the electric fluid, obtained artificially, with that of the clouds, has given a vvider scope to human thought, than the recency of the Jennerian discovery has as yet afforded. There can be little doubt that in a succession of years some gigantic geniuses of the medical profession will improve and extend the benefits of the happy disclosure. At the Dauphin jail our notions of escape were strengthened. The prison may be 300 yards from St. John's gate the interval at that time was free from buildings. From without the build- ing appeared formidable. The court -yard was very contracted for so large a house and was encompassed by a strong stone wall at least twenty feet high. The windows and doors were seemingly by their bars impenetrable. But what cannot uien of true spirit effect when made the subjects of oppression. Op- posite to the jail across the street leading to St. John's gate at a distance of forty yards there stood a house which became the station of the guard, who superintended us. In the first of our imprisonment, we were attended by the regular troops, or sailors, who were embodied by government as soldiers, but now, the guard (as our force without had made a firm stand, ) was replaced b - the militia, who were the mo«t inert and despicable of military men The sentries were stationed on the outside of the jail, —we had no witnesses of our conduct within, except the captain of the provost, who did not pry with a suspicious eye. He was a generous and open-hearted enemy — had no guile himself, nor imputed it to others. The principal defence great immbers of the soldiers inoculated themselves for the small- pox by laceration under the fingernails, by meansof pins or needles, either to obtain an avoidance of duty, or to get over that horrible disorder in an easy and speedy way. CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 168 on this side of tli« city, as it rej^anled our attempt at evasion, lay at and near St. Jolin' s gat»'. Tlie guard here was most usually composed of thirty men, of the regular troops or sailors. They would have given us a hustle, but of a certainty, we should have overpowered them, by the force of numbers, as stout and as able bodied men as themselves, whose courage was not to be questioned, thougli there was a great difference in the na- ture of our respective arms. Having examined the jail care- fully, its imbecility to restrain us, was apparent. It was an old French building in the Uastile style. The walls, of stoin^, and more than three feet thick; were impenetrable by any of our means. Upon examining the bars of the windows, which were originally ill-constructed, many were found so much corroded, as to move up and down in the sockets. These could be taken out. The mildness of Governor Carleton's reign, seemed not to require a strict inspection into places of this kind. About this time, a selected council was called, of which your father had the honor tobeone, and was chiefly composed of the sergeants. The present major Joseph Aston, of Lamb's ar- tillerists, then a sergeant-major, had the presidency. Our dis- coveries were disclosed — the means of escape considered, and a consultation of the men recommended. This was done, and there was not a dissentient voice. At the stair head, there was a small room, lighted by a small window ; the door was locked. — Peejung through the keyliole, largo iron hoops were discovered : the spring of the lock, kindly gave way to oiir ef- forts, the room was ransacked ; and as neatly closed. The room furnished us with a large number of strong iron-hoops, two and three inches broad, and a considerable quantity of ottier iron, of different shapes and sizes, deposited there as lumber. Prom the first of these articles, we formed a rough, but weighty species of sword, with a wooden handle, a l»low from which, in the hands of one of our stout men, would have brought down one of the stoutest of the enemy. The residue of the iron, was applied to the formation of spear-heads. These were aflBxed to splits of fir-plank, about ten feet in length, which had formed in part, the bottoms of the lower births. These weapons, it is true, were of the coarsest make, yet in the hands of men, determined to sacrifice their lives for freedom, they would have had a consideralile sway. Our long knives, which many of us secreted when captured, also became spear- pointa These weapons were concealed under the lower range of births, which were raised a foot from the floor. The planks were neatly raised, the nails were extracted, and the nail-head, with a part of its shank, placed in its former position. Over these lay our blankets, and bundles. It was a standing rule, -r I ! !i wmm HENRV'S JOURNAL. to luivo two sontries, constantly on tlu! watcli, one at each end of tho interior of the jail. Tlielr duly coiisirtttnl in j^iving a signal of the approach of the oflicers of the garrison, who were in the habit of vi:-iting us daily, as there wen* shoe-makers and taylors jiinoiig us, who worked clu'aper than those of the city, merely for the purpose of bettering their condition. There was policy in this watchfulness. "When tlu! signal was given, the inner doors were thrown open, those appointed for the pur- p )se, laid ui)on the birth whi(^h hid our arms, as if in ii drowsy state. The ofllcers were accosted with assumed conlidence, and much crmpl.'isance. The council met daily, sometimes in small squads, auvl when any thing of mursons, fi-onv the wholt* body of our men. The residue of our for»;e, was so dis- jiosed of, as to act as a l)ody of reserve to Afjton, under die command of M'Coy, and another snuiller body was reserved to su])port Boyd, particularly by w.iv of setr'ng fire to the ja,il, the guarddiouse, a,nd \ho l)uildings in iis neighborhood, to amuse or employ the enemy, while we were runnintr to Ht. John's gate. It was (expected we could arrivt) there, by the time Aston and his party would be victorious. Our |)articular duty was of th<> desperate kiml, something of the nature of the "for'.orn-liope. " Nothing but th(> virtue and bravery of our coTurades, could ensure* tlu< safety of our lives; for if they should arrive at 8t .John's gate, and discojufit the guard; and if then se«'king safely by llight , they woidd leave us to the mercy of an enraged enemy, wlio would saciiflce ns to their fury. Ibit ther(> has been too niuch precipitat ion in tlie r»>- lation. lM"evi«)Usly to the last oljsiu'valious, besides being told (CAMPAIGN AGAI]N'ST (^UEHEC 16« of our forcd, our weapons, jiiul our inilitury i>I<'ii»s, you .shoulil liavu ))(^en iiifonmHl ulso, ')f tlu; rtvil site of tlm jail- of its in- ternal structure, from wliicli the sally was to bo nuide. The Dauphin jail is ))uilt on a plain, pretty uitich declined towards the street. It follows, that the front of the lower story, that is the ctdlarK, Avns on a level with the street. The hack-f^round was teii or twelve feet higher. In the cellar, near the fcjot of the stairway, there was a phniteous fountain of water, which supplied the hous<'. Tluf conduits leading from the spring, by the severity of the weather, were impeded by ice, so that the water, in great (jnantity reuuiined in tlui cellar, wliich, with the additional can^lessness of our people, whocast the rinsing of their buckets, on tht! lloor of the ui)artuient, foruu'd a bed of ice a foot thick, and very fn-m and solid. This cellar had a, doorntswly made, of strong pine pla,Jik, live feet in width, which opened inwards- the sill was level with the stret't. Th(* door was hung upon If. hinges of a larger size, fixed on tlie inside, (exposed to our view and operations. Hut what was still more absurd, the door was hasped wit hin, and secured by a large our sally-jnirt. Hoyd ])receding with our division Aston and ]\I Coy following, they turning rapidly to the left for Ht. John's gate. 'IMuMlislocation of the iron bars of tlie windows, was to ensue: all thost* which could be re- moved, l)eing known, were t>) lle<'om(^ issues for our bravest men. Every man kiunvhis station. It is an old and a, t rile ob- servation, that it is a, diiTicnlt thing lo describe a l)altl<', so as to give a clear idea of all 1 he causes and efTecls of each move- ment, without overloading and confusing the |)ictur<'. The samt* may be saul of a conspiracy such as ours. Going t lirough tlie entry from I he front door into t lie jail yard, near the })ack door, butslill within ihejjrison, (here are two cavities oppo- site to each other, st rongly walled and arched. We called tluMU the blacrk holes. On t he outside of (he Ifulding, in 1 he yard, tho,S(» cavities assunu'd the Coriiis of batiks, ten or <'le\('n feet high, ami as wide; and well sosUled. Wit h some address and a,gility, aspright ly man <-oui( surpass either of them. The wall above tlujse banks was, probji.ldy ten feet liigher. In thti wn. It was the business of the captain of the i)rovost, who wi < accompanied l)y a file of men. The prisoners, instigated by those in the secret, employed themselves out of doors, until late in the evening, in play, its if to keep their bodies warm. It was a blowing and dreary evening, wldch was jnirposely chosen. At locking up, those in the secret lagged behind, tardily, pushing the uninformed before, yet so slowly, as ef- fectually to crowd the gangway; Martin reuuiined in the rear. Tile operation took place at the ;ianging of the lock of the great front door. This measure was iuuigined and (ilTected on purpose to jH'ocure to Martin, a sufTlciency of leisure to get to his hiding ])lace, Avhich Avas no othei- than a nook, foruuMl by the ])rojection of th to put on his cap, shirt, &c. Tlie olTicer who examined the yard, could not, per- ceive him, unless he went out of the door. sev«>ral ])aces to the left, and most jjrohalily, not eveii tluMi, for Martin would be coveriMl in the snow, and imjMM'ceptlble. Happily the ofllcer went no further! ban ( lie threshold, and mailebutaslightsurvey of (lie yard. This account, so far, is derived fi'om my own knowledge; what follows, is from ftbirtin himself. "IMaitin tar-ied then* (intil seven or "ight o'clock. The dilemma he was in, could only b(* surpassed in iTu..Mnence of dang«'r, by his eAlreme activil y, skill and courage. Then' wi're lour sj>n- triuH stationed around the jail— two at eucli corner in front, CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. w: and the like number at the corners of the yar I in the rear. Those sentries, thougii relieved every quarter of an hour, were soon driven into tlie sentry-boxes, l)y the cold and keenness of the whistling winds. If they had paced the spaces allotted them by duty, the escape of Martin must have been impossi- ble. Watching the true time, he slipped down the wall into the deep snow underneath unobserved. Hence he mad(> a sudden excursion to the left of St. John's gate, at a part of the wall, where he well knew no sentry was placed. Lt^aping the wall, into the snow, he received the lire <.)f a distant sen- try. Martin was unharmed. The soldier fired, as it were, at a phantom, for when Martin's body came into contact with the snow, it was undiscerniljle— tlie desired information was given;" l)utof this, w(M'ould merely make surmises until the May following. That which is very remarkable is, tluit the aV)sence of Martin was unknown to government, until the ex- plosion of our plot. Our next solicitude was the acquisition of [mwder. This ar- ticle could b(> oi)tained but by sheer address and shrewd man- agement. But we i>:i,.l to do with men who were not of the military cast. We h^ j^.tn first to enter into familiarity with the sentries, joking with them and pn^tending to learn i''rench from them. The guard, usually of Canadians, consisted of many old men, and young boys, who were very " en mi ))(/.''' A few small gnn-cari'i.'iges were constructed, not more than six inches in length, and mounted Avith cannon, or howitzers, which were made of many folds of paper, and wen* bound tightly around with lhr(>n,d. Thesii were shewn lo . Two parties were raised in opposition lo each other, each of which took possession of one side of Ihe angle. The blaze and report, whi<'h was nearly as great and as loud as 1 hat <»t small pistols, created nui.'h langhlei-and merrinuMit. This si)ort, tint (diild of a, seeming lolly, servtui us as a pre- tent^e and justification for soliciting powiler. The apparent joy prev/iiling among us, j)lea>*ed the ( 'ana.diaiis, both old and xonng, and «lid not alarm the government. We obl/iined many cartridges in theeours(> of a few weeks, t wot birds of whi<"h catufi to the hands of Aston and his corps, for the pur- pose of manniact iring marches, &C. &(•. Fire a,rms of any kind, could not by any linesse be jirocnred. The commerc<> of (•artrldges, accompaided by a suavity and deference of num- iiers, towards our young friends, procured ns many »|uarters 11 '1 1 108 HENRY'S JOURNAL. ilii'i. hi 'li-j ii iHI if '■ 8 .1.. :i'» of pounds of powder, which thoy bought secretly out of funds, some of whicli were procured in a hidicrous way. ^Ve had many sick in the hospital, for when any one appeared to be disordered in the least degree, he was hurried to the inlirmary, when cured, he Avas returned to us. Some of the men, went so far as to feign sicliness, to get to that place, where they lived in a more sumptuous style than that of the jai.. The fre- quent removiiils caused the propagation of a report that the prison was unhealthy. Many pious matrons, came to see us, and never empty handed. Some elderly nuns, of respectable families, were of the number, and generally brought money, truly not gri.:;at in quantity, but not the less acceptable to the sick and convalescent, as these alms procured them some slight comforts, such as tea, &c. These were the religious and hunuine collections of the sisterhood, and mostly consisted of the smallest change. There was a beautiful countenanced youth, Thomas (ribson, first sergeant of Hendricks, who had studied physic at Carlisle, I'ennsylvania, allied to me by aili- nity, who had, probably from a knowledge he had of his i)i'o- fession, sustained his health hitherto; his cheeks were bloom- hig as roses. He was one of the council. As young men, we cared little about the means, so that we obfaiiied the end, whi(!h was powder. We lived above staiivs, and never shared in tlie gratuities of the ladies, which Avere rapaciously awaited at the entnuicH of the prison, (ribson and myself, Avero stand- ing at a Avindow near the great door, and ojjposito to M'Coy's room, a neat little box, whicii had been knocked up for his pin"i)oses. Looking into the street, a lady Avith n, thick veil, Avas observed to take the path through thesnoAvto our habi- tation. "Zounds Gibson, there's anun," Avas scarcely expressed, before ho Avas hurried into l\r(%)y'sa])artment and jjut to bed, though «lr(>ssed. Several of us Avaited respectfully at the door, till the olllcer of the guard unlocked it. The nun entered — she seemed, from her numners, to be genteel and respectable. W(* Avere most sedulous in our attentions to th(< lady, and ho prevailtMl, as to induce her to come into IM'Coy's room. Hero lay (iil)son, covered to the chin Avitli the b(?d-cIolhes, noth- ing exposed l)iil his beautiful hair and I'ed (iheeks, the latter indicating a higli fever. It Avas wt^li the lady Avas n(» i)hysi(Man. The luni crossing herself, and whisix^'inii: .a i)aler-nost(.'r, poured the contents of her littlii purse into the haiul of the patient, Avhi(^li he held gtMdly, AVit liout (he blanketing, and left us. Whai shoidd the doiial ion be, bnt i wtMit y-four coppers, e(|iial at that time to 1 vvo shillings of onr money. Tlui latter circuui- slanct" atldf'd nuurh to lix' liumoi', ii,nd e\tre?ne morriniHut. of tht' transaction. This money was solely a[)propriated tor CAMPAIO^} AGAINST QUEBEC. 169 powder. Thus, careless of everything,' but the means of escap- ing, we eujoyeil many merry, and even luii)py liours. Aston, who was ijroviilent of time, by the middle of March, (I have no note of the pre^^ise period,) had all his nuitteivs of arrange- ment in go(xi ordei". The council assignetl a day for the irruption. As we dared not touch the door in the cellar, from a fear of discovery by inspection, (and it Avas examined almost daily,) it was detei'- niined to postpone the unloosing the hinges and lock, which were under our command, until the moment of escapt;. It be- came a main (juestiou, how to remove the ice at the foot of the door. Here lay the great difficulty, as it was universally agreed that the door must be (h-agged down suddenly, so that we might march over it. Remember also, that a sentry Avas posted not more than, from lift«>en to twenty feet from the out- side of the door. Many propositions were made in council, how to efr(!(!t the removal of the body of ice without exposure to detection. One was lightly to pick it away with hatchets, a few of which, had been secretly retained, by the prisoners, and brought into the jail. To this, ther(> were several insuper- able objections: the softest stroke of the lightest tomahawk, upon the ic(>, would be heard by a sentry .so near ; or an un- lucky stroke might touch the door, which would resound and inevitably cause a discovery. Others proposed to wear away the ice by boiling water ; two most obvious objections hiy here: the steam would search for a vent through the creviiU'B of the dooi', and window, and develop our measures; besides the extremt; cold would have congealed the hot water, tlui moment it fell, so as to add to our ditllcidties. Anolh'; idea Avas suggested, ^/fc/i was " with kniAes to (uit liie door across on the surfact! of the ici'," to this plan there avos a fatal excep- tion, the ice had risen on the loAver cross-piece of the door, nearly an inch, so that we nuist cut Ihrough the crosf-pieci" hnigth wise, and through the thick plank cross-wi.se. Though this labour might have been ac(M)inplished l)y industry and per- severance, yet the time it would niMM'ssaril\- take, would cause a discovery by the searchers. TIk^ last and only method to avtiitl dis(!overy, Avas adopted. This was to otiibody sixtf.'ii or eighteen of the nu)st prudent lucu, who kn.'W th-- value of sil- ence, whi» should, two and two, rfiie\i ah other, and Avilh our long knives gent iy pareawa^ i he ice, u»*xt the sill of the door, HO as to make a, groove of four <»ri»ix ia»clies wide, parallel Avitii, and deep as the sill. Til-' |)i'rst their- 170 HENRY'S JOURNAL. ruption, that those prudent men, should descend into the vault by i)airs, and I )y incessant labour, liave the work linishearty from a perfect knowledge of their method of conducting, esteemed it no great hardiness, to undertake the overwhelming them. Subsequently our dan- ger must appear. Tlie nights were i)iercingly cold — thesen- trit^s soon housed themselves in their boxes. As the sally, to succeed, must b(» most silent and quick, it was hoped to quiet all (jf them, before any alarm could spread. Hesides, Boyd's division (the lirst rank of which, were to despatch the nearest sentry by the spear,) others of t he succeeding corps, wen^ assigned to assail the rest of tlie .sentries, immediately arourul the prison. The getting ui) the stairs of o//,r guard- house, so quickly as to create no alarm, was not only feasible, but in my mind, (with the force delegated to us,) of absolute certainty of sxuicess. TIk; front door was always open hy night and by day, we knew the juvcise number of steps, the stairs cf>n- taintul. An agile man, would mount at tiiree strides. A light was eontiiuuilly in the passage. Enterini,'' tlu! room, and turning to the right, the jirins in the corner wer- ours. Tlie ))ayoiiet, from nec(>8Sity, would beciome the lot of the guard. Tn this part of the enterprise, profound silence was all important ; the S(U!tion was to rely on the sp.-ar and tom.ihnwk. Aston on the ovhei- hand, being \ictorious at St. Johns gait', was in- stantly to turn the cannon upen the city : bis fuses, jjortflr**, &c. were i)repared and ready roa(li un«cending, we c<)id wearer of the maiuicle to look to it, that he did not lose the loose part, and when tlie searchers came to examine, that it should stand i\ru\ iu the orilice. bome poor fellows, perhaps from a defect of ingenuitv, the hardness of the iron, or the want of tlui requisite tools, could not discharge the J)ilboe8. This was particularly the melancholy predicament of threes of Morgan's men, wliose heels were too long to slip through the iron, which encompassed the small oi the leg. Itwastruely ])ainful, to see three jiersons attached to a monstrous bar, the "• » I & w t\ I h m^A'. i'V I'll nA HENRY'S JOURNAL. weight of which was above tlieir strength to carry. It added to the poignancy of their sufferings, in sudi frigid weatlier, that their colleagues at the bar, having shorter heels, could with- draw the foot and perambulate the jail : where their com- panions left them, there they must remain seated on the Iloor, unless some kind liands assisted tliem to remove. There was a droll dog from the eastward, who was doubly unfortunate : in tlie attack of the city, he had received a spent ball in the pit of the stomach, which liad nearly ended him : now it became his lot to have an Immensj; foot-bolt fastened to his leg, without a companion to bear him company, and cheer his lonely hours. This victim of persecution and sorrow, would sometimes come among us in the yard, bearing up his bolt, slung by a cord hitched over his shoulder. Nothing could damp his spirits. He talked, laughed and sung incessantly. Some others, besides those, were similarly situated. Those, who were so lucky as to have light hand-cuffs, bore them about with them. The greatest danger of discovery, aiose from those who could free themselves from the heavy irons. The usual visitations were intn-eased from twice to thrice a day, in the flrst and last the smith searched the bolts of each per- son. But there were other intrusions, intermediately, by offi- cers evidently despatcheil by the suspicions of government, for the purpose of discovery. To counteract these new measures of caution and jealousy, we were well prepared. Sentries, on our part, were regularly station^nl at certain Avindows of the jail, to descry the approach of any one in the garb of an offi- cer. The view from these windows, was pretty extensive, down two of the streets, particulai'ly tha,t leading to the palace. Notwithstanding every caution loavoid detection, yet the clang of the lock of the great door, was upon some occasions, the only warning given us of the impending danger. The scami)erings at those times were truly diverting, and having alwaysescaped discovery, gave us much amusement. The clank- ing of the fetters followed, and was terrible ; such as the inuigin- tion forms in childhood, of the condition of the souls in Tar- tarus ; even this was S{)ort. Happily our real situation was never known to any of the government ofllcers ; unless the good blacksmith, (a worthy Irishman, of a feeling heart,) might be called such, and he was silent. Towards the middle of April, the scurvy, Avhich we had been imbibing tiuring the winter, now made its appearance in its most, virulent and deadly f«)rm8, preceded and accom- panied l)y a violent diarrhoea. Many of those who were first affected were taken to the hospital. Hut the disease soon )»e- oamo general among us. We were attended several times by i' CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 175 doctor Muybin, the physioian-general, wlio, by Ills tender at- tentions, and amiable maimers, won our aJlections: he recom- mended a cleansing of the stomacli, by ipecacuannah and mild catharticks, such as rhubarb, together witli due exercise. Tliose who were young, active, and sensible of the doctor's sal- utary advice, kept afoot, and practised every kind of athletic sport we could deviise. On the contrary, those who were ^;u- pinely indolent, and adhered to their blardvets, Ijecame ob- jects of real commiseration— their limbs contracted, as one of mine is now : large blue and even black blotches appeartnl on tlieir bodies and limbs -the gums became black -the morl)id flesh fell away— the teeth loosened, and in several instances fell out. Our minds were now really depressed. That hilarity and fun whicli supported our spirits in the greatest misfor- tunes, gave way to waitings, groanings and death. I know, from dire exiierience, that when the l)ody suffers pain, the mind, for tlie time, is deprived of all its exhilirations in sliort, almost of the power of thinking. The elbow joints, the hips, tlie knees and ancles were most severely j)ained. It was soon observed, (though the doctor's nuite attended us almost daily, and very carefully,) there was little or no nutigation of our diseases, except that the diarrhoea, which was derived from another cause than tliat whidi produced the scurvy, was somewha,t abated ; and that our remedy la^v elsewhere in the materia medica, wliich was beyond tlie grasp of the phy- sician. The diarrhoea came from the nature of the water we used daily. In the month of April, tlie snows begin to melt, not by the heat of the sun, but most probably by the warmth of the earth bene.'ith the snows. The ground, saturated with the snow-water, naturally increased tne fountain-head in the cellar. Literally, wt* drank the melted snow. The scurvy had another origin. The diet— salt pork, infamous biscuit— clamp, and close confinement, in a narrow space, together with the severity of the alimate, were the true causes of the scury. There was no doubt in any reflective mind among us, but that the virtuous and Ijenelicent Carleton, taking into view his perilous predicament, did every thing for us, which an honest man and a good Christian could. An observation maybe made in this place with propriety, that is, that in the climates of all high southern or northern re- gions, the soil is very rich and prolific. This beneficial opera- tion of nature, is, in all likelihood attributable to the nitrous qualities which the snow deposites. Of the fact, that nitre is the princijial ingredient which causes fertility in the earth, no man of t>bservation, can at this day, reasonably doubt. The earth is replete of it. Wherever earth and shade unite, ii J' L IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) %^ ... 1.0 I.I '., 132 Hi 2.2 M 1.8 1.25 1.4 1.6 < 6" — ► Va <^ /} 'c^: c^m . '>. 'el <9' V /. V /A Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WiST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, NY. 14SB0 (716) 872-4503 k ^ \# % fA 176 HENRY'S JOURNAL. it is engendered and ))ecomes appparent. This idea is proved by the eircunistance, that nitre may he procured from caves, the earth of cellars, outliouses, and even from common earth, if kept under cover. During the late revolution, when pow- der was so necessary, we everywhere experienced the good effects of tliis minerological discovery ; it gives me pleasure to say, tliat it is most fairly ascribable to our German ancestors. The snows whicli usually fall in Canada about tlie middle of Novembei*, and generally cover tiie ground until the end of April, in my opinion, ilU the soil with those vegetative salts, which forward the growth of plants. This idea was evinced to me, by my vague and inconsiderate mind, from observations then made, and which wore more flrmly established by assur- ances from captain Prentis, tliat muck or manure, wliich we employ in southern climates, is there never used. In that country, the moment the ground is freed from snow, the grass and every species of plant, spring forward in the most luxu- riant maner. Captain Prentis, boi^idethecontinuation of hiscare anJ friendship to Gibson and myself, did not restrain his gen- erosity to individuals, but jjrocured for us a permission from g_overnment, to send out an old Irishmen, of the New- York line, an excellirnt cat holic, to collect for us vegetable food. The first specimen of this g<)(Ml old m in's attention and industry, was the production of a largo baskot-full of the ordinary blue- grass of our country; tliis grass, by those who got at it, was devoured ravenously at the basket, if so happy as to be able to come near it. Scurvy grass, in many varieties, eschalots, small onions, onion tops and garlic, succeeded, and were wel- comed by all of us for several months afterwanls. This vora- cious ajipetite, for vegetables, seems to be an incident always concurring in that terril)le proaching, it began to thaw and was liberally disposed of to the garrison and prisoners. The beef wai sweet, though here and there a little blueish, like the mould of stale bread, very tender, but somewhat mawkish. It was palatable and nutritive to men afflicted as we were. This beef, connected with vegetables, soon animated us with an idea of returning heaUli and vigor : yet, though it mitigated the pains we en- durer, it did not totally expel the scurvy. The seventh of May arrived. Two ships came to the aid of the garrison, beating through a body of ice, winch perhaps was impervious to any other than the intrepid sailor. This relief of men and stores, created great joy in the town. Our army began their disorderly retreat. My friend Simpson, with his party, were much misused, from a neglect of giving him information of the intended flight of our army. Some few of the men under his authority, straggled and were tak«>n in the retreat. They came to inhabit our house. Now, for the first time, wo heard an account of the occurrences during the winter's blockade, which to us, though of trivial import, were immensely interesting. The sally of this day, produced to the prisoners additional comfort. Though the troops took o Bevaltli. About this time an incident occurred, which threw us into extacy, as It relieved our nunds and faculties from a most torturing piece of preservative tluty : this was no oilier than an authoritat ive divestuuMil ctf t lu* irons. One day, perhaps, the (Ifteenth or eighteenth of ]\Iay, colonel ^[a.cl(>an, attended by major (Jarleton, a younger brother of the gen- room ho iidiahitod ; one of Tjiimb's company, lost Ids f^ums and some of Ins tootli, all wore loose, of which, I am certain as his luoutli was examined by me. 18- Vol. XV. 178 HENRY'S JOURNAL. eral's, major Mai baum,* a German officer, both of wliom had just arrived from Europe, together with captain Prentiss, and otlier officers, entered tlie jaii about mid-day. The prisoners paraded in tlie jail-yard completely ironed. Captain Prentis, by the direction of colonel Maclean, pointed out to the other officers: "This is general such-a-one— that is colonel such-a- one,"and in this manner proceeded to name all the leading characters. Happening to bo very near the amiable, it might be said, admirable major Carleton, he was overheard to say, "colonel, ambition is laussma,te8, whom 1 dearly loved ; cheese, Ptigar, tea, cotTee. &c. spirits was detesti'd, as wo kniiw it to be a poison to scorbutic itersons. What i)lensetl mo much more, and gave me pure delight, was the following occurrence: Of my own acconl, no one knowing of the inten- tion, the good old Irisluuan was delegateest pliysicians. You are at full liberty to put your own constructions upon these observations. But to return to my fellow-prisoners. In the wilderness, where the army soon run out the article of tobacco, the men had many valuable sucjcedaneums. The barksof thedifferentkindsof firs, thecedar, the red willow, "and *lR,ed willow (Saiix jyurpnrea.) This shrub, which is a native of the United States, js spread throughout our climates. The outer bark, of a deep red color, peels in a \ cry thin scale, the inner is scraped oil' with a kuifo, and is dried cither in the sunor over the lire. The scent when burning, is delightful. To increase tlio (lavor, the Indians pluck the current years branches of the upland siunach, and dry it in bunches over the smoke of a firo. A l)alf part of Red-willow bark, added to us much of the dryed sumach forms the killo-kinic. Those ingredients added to a tliird part of leaf tobacco, and tiie mass rubbed linely together in the palm of the hand, makes that delicious fume, so fasiMiuiting to the red, and also to the white men. Care nuist bo taken by the consumer, not to use the swamp sumach (li/uiit I'crnix) for the upland (Rhus Glahrum) as the former is most poisonous, and re- sembles the latter, in the bark and leaf so uuich, thatan incurious eye, ndght be deceived. The ditVerenco to a stranger may bo distinctively marked by observmg, that tlie biuicli of berriesof the upland sumach is a cono closely attached to each other, and when ripe of a reddish color. The berries of the swamp sunuK^h, hang loosely pendant, I'roui a lengthy foot-stalk, and when ripe, are of a greoiush-grey : at least I never saw the l)erry in any other state. The unhappy person, who would employ the swamp siuna<;h in smoking, would forfeit his ej'o- sight This truth I hail from Natanls in (^anada, and it has since, uittny yours ago, boon confirmed to mo by the celebrated Souoca " The CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 181 r T lo the leaves of tunny ti-stringent or hitter plants hupplied the place ; but within the bare walls of our jail, there was no sub- stitute for this dear and inebriating vegetable. Thus was all my money expended, and much to my satisfaction, and to the heart-felt pleasure of my brave and worthy companions, whose sulTorinirs, in certain points, were greater than my own. The table of t Im virtuous and generous Prentis, had often furnished me liberally with wholesome viands. With convalescency though pennyless, we again became merry and light-hearted. In the beginning of A uyust, we were told by captaia Prentis, that the Governor had concluded, to send us by sea to New- York upon |)arolo, for the purpose of being exchanged ; that the transports, which had brought the late reinforcements from Europe, were cleansing and preparing for the voyage. Now there was exultation. On the seventh of August, wesubscribed' our written paroles.* Captain Prentis procured me permis- sion from government, with a few friends, to traverse the city. An officer of the garrison attend«Ml us. Our first desire was, to see the grav(5 of our Geiicral, and those of his aides; as well as those of the beloved Hendricks and Humphreys. The graves wens within a small plac** of interment, neatly walled with stone. The colTins of Montgomery, Cheeseman and M'Phorson, were well arrang«>(l, side by side. Those of Hendricks, Hujnphreys, ('oop«^r, &(^ were arranged on the south side of the inelosure, but as the burials of these heroes, took place in a dreary winter, and the earth impen«'trable, there was i)ut little soil on the eoHlns, the snow and ice, whi(^h had been the principal covering, being now «lissolved. the foot of the General's colUn, was exposed to the air and Cornplantor." You know the e.xporionco of our own famil)', when clearing tlio swamp, as to llio deleterious qualities of the wood as fuel: your motlicr HUlVerod greatly from its poisonous vapors. The niooso- door preler the red-willow as food ; wo uutst Ireipiontly oljservod them in its neighbourhood. The vanilla of SoiUli Anun-ica, has heen ai)(>lied by the Spaiiisli maiuU'acturerH of tobacco, in various ways ; it is slrango, that wo have never assayed the Killekinic. *It will perhnps bo proper to jfive you an idea of the paroU* exacted :vt that lime. " We whose names are hereunder wrilten, do solenndy " promise and engage, to his excellency ficneial Carlotou, not to say •'or do, any thing against his majesty's person orgoverninent; and to "repair whenever retpiired so to do by his (>xcelle!U'v. or any of his " majesty's connn mders in chid" in A merica, doth please to road, at the centre of the arc of each curv(>, there was a barricatle, and cannon placed to rake the intervals between the di(Ter(!nt barricades, the dilllculties of the ascent, which is very steep, wouhl be increased even to insurmountability. The road is very narrow and lined, next the hill, by a stiipentlous preeipictt: on lli«» other I and, then* were some houses roiminti<;ally i)erched on the side of the «leclivity, and some rocks. The declivity of it- self was an exc(*llent d(^f(Mjci\ if the i)esi('ged <'onl, retreat, or be thrown down the hill from the r<»ad Hut suppose all these defences over- come, and we had arrived at the l)row of the hill at the en- trance of the Upper-town, here a still mor*; formidable o}>stacl(> presented itself, than thosti which could be formed ))y art in tli«» lower parts of the road. At this place there is a hollow- CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 183 way, wliich in the hurry we were in, and the slight view we dared talte, appeared as if out out of the solid rock, of a depth of thirty or forty feet. Atliwart tliis way, tliero waH a strong stocliade of a lieight nearly e(]ual witli tlie perpondictdar sidt^s of the way or gulley. From the* surface above, we niiglit luive been stoned to death, by tlie defenders t>f the fortress, witliout a probability of their receiving harm from us below, though ever so well iirmed. liut the stockade itself, from its structure and abundant svrength, would have resisted ji, force manifold our nuiubers, and much better supplie, my mind Is assured that they were consid- erately and well designetl. H(^ was not a man io act incau- tiously and without motive, and too honest and brave to a(l(»pt a sinister part. No doubt we could have escaped l)y the way of St.Uociue, protected by the smoke of (he conMagralifUi, ami the terror and bustU*, whicli would «ionse(pien(ly be cr(>ated ' : A ^'1 184 HENRY'S JOUxlNAL. in the town. Though this pass is too narrow for the opera- tion of a large body of men, in an extended front, still wo should have been too numerous, (under the circumstances sup- p Upper- town, by an invasion from tin* Lowim*- town, but his hid W '''.'31 fi ..- - '■ 18G HENRY'S JOURNAL fore it irt housed and tlireshed. The wheat, though sown be- tween the lifteentli and twentietli of May, and probably gonie- tiines earlier or later, is weijijhty, and produces a very fine white flour. The voyage down the river, except a few boister- ouHdayK, was pleasant. We had some noble views, interspersed liero and there with something like villages, chapels and farm- houses. Afterwards, we had in prospect a bleak and dreary coast and country, whose craggedness inspired disagreeable sensations. The greatest curiosities were the seals, whose his- tory and manners were then known to me, but whose living form excited attention, as they were creeping up or basking on the rocks. The porpoises perfectly white, in vast droves, played before anrs, were up(,iii the main deck with th(!ir customary flapped hats, on their heads. Gibson {jave me a sut solicitation, presented me two silver dollars, to be repaid at Lancaster. They were gladly nB^>8HB!!WW 190 HENRY'S JOURNAL. i:Mr '■mi ■'Ml received. * My heart became easy. The next day, in com- pany with the late colonel Febiger, anbliging him. CAMPAIGN AGAINST QUEBEC. 101 )oor lave upon others. The medical men of all classes, being engaged in the army, that species of assistance was unattainable, in the degree requisite, lameness, as you now ol)serve it, was the consequence. Would to God ! my extreme sufferings, had then ended a life, which since, has been a tissue of labor, pain, and misery. J : I 3 to f*, ghl gbt the my am- ex- inp- lant ) -l UUBUW^BWW^ ' i! ilim ji'' II I'. t '1 i '. "1 1' i'* i '1 ,! -' ''. f !..■■ . vmM y I'H 11 1^ if Ir (192) DIAEY OF Lieut. James McMichael, OF THB PENNSYLVANIA LINE, 1776-1778. I' 18— Vol. XV (19B) [The original diary of Lieut. James McMichael, of the Penn'a Line of the Revolution, for which we are indebted to the His- torical Society of Pennsylvania, is m the possession of Col. William P. McMichael, of Philadelphia. The military record of Lieut. McMichael is given in the History of the Penn'a Line. The diary as furnished is an entertainirg one. ] m (194) DIARY OF LIEUT. JAMES McMICHAEL. 195 DIARY OF LIET3TENANT JAMES McMICHAEL. May 27, 1776.— After Capt. Marshall's company formed at the Cross Koads, Drumore township, Lancaster County, we all marched at 3 o clock p. M. , and arrived at Colonel Thompson's at 6, where we remained that night. Being necessitated to Lodge without a Bed, 1 passed the night without sleep,— it be- ing the first night I ever was denied a bed. May 28.— Marched from Col. Thompson's at 7 A. M., pro- ceeding thro' Fagg's Manor and arrived at Welch's Tavern. Here I spent the night with my worthy friend Lieut. John Clark. May 29.— Having orders to proceed to Chester we marched at daybreak, and at 2 v. M. , reached our destination ; but orders being countermanded we returned to Pro^pect Hill, near Mar- cus Hook, where we encamped in tents, which was to me very disagreeable. May 30. —Having now joined Col. Miles's Regiment we were this morning ordered on parade, when we went thro' our man- ojuvres and evolutions with great applause. June 3. —This being the Sabbath Day I was much surprised when I was awaivened by the noise of Drums and lifes Beating the Reveille. This day the soldiers appeared much intoxicated. June 13. — Express at Camp informing us of a number of Tories having mustered at Lewestown. We are preparing to march thither to-morrow in order to disperse them, which we mean to do at the hazanl of our lives. June 14. —Left camp at Prospect Hill for Wilmington, where we received orders to return that evening to our former en- campment. June 15. — Vessels l)eing ready to transport the Troops to Port Penn, we oml)arked at noon, antl stood down the River. June 10. — At daylight we arrived at Port Penn, where we remained until 2 v. M., when we proceeded a few miles into the country and encamped. J iine 17. — At Reveille marched for Dover, Kent county,where we arrived at dark, after a fatiguing march. June 18. —Left Dover at 9 a. M. , for Lewestown. June 20. —Arrived at Lewes at 11 A. M. June 27. —The Roebrtck, man-of-war, and the Liverpool, with three tenders, came into the B/iy, but the detestible Tories hearing of the ritlemen having arrived evacuated the town. *.• '% I- I ■ !ii( I. 196 DIARY OP LIEUT. JAMES McMICHAEL. June 28. —Several scouting parties sent out, who having cap- tured the officers of the Tories, swore them to be true to Con- gress, and then dismissed them. June 39. — At 4 p. M. , we embarked for Marcus Hook, and having a favorable wind, we reached our desired haven July 1, at 10 A. M. July 4.— Marched from Marcus Hook at Reveille, proceeded through Chester, Derby and over Schuylkill and arrived at Philadelphia at 3 P. M. JulyO. — At 3 o'clock P. M. marched from our quarters to Stamper's Wharf [between Dock and Spruce Streets] where we embarked for Bordentown. July 7. —Arrived at Bordentown at sunrise, and were ordered to proceed to A mboy. At 8 P. M. we marched. When near to Allentown, Capt Parmer's gun went off accidentally and shot a soldier of his own company. Reached Allentown at 6 p. M. and encamped. Julys. —At 6 A. M. resumed our march— passed thro' Cran- berry at noon, and reached Brunswick at dusk., July 11. —Left Brunswick and reached Perth Amboy nt noon, where we discovered the enemy on Staten Island. The in- habitants seem to be friends to our present struggle. July 17.— At Reveille were informed that the enemy had landed at Elizabethtown; which caused us to be marched there. On arrival at 2 o'clock, we found the alarm was a false one. We determined to cross to Staten Island that night to visit the troops of Gen. Howe, but a hurricane arose which prevented our embarkation. We afterward ascertained that we would have been out off, had we landed. July 18. —This morning received orders to resume our former station at Amboy, and at 10 o'clock left Elizabethtown. This night we joined Gen. Mercer's brigade, no longer to take orders from an officer, under a Brigadier General, for we now act as Continental troops, tho' raised for the defense of Pennsylvania. July 23. —This day 1000 of the Pennsylvania militia came to Perth Amboy, A rifleman was shot by the enemy going in a boat to Staten Island. July 24. —At the beating of Tattoo a boat was hailed by our sentries, going down Raritan river. This alarmed us all and occasioned us to stand by our arms and go to our alarm posts. On being brought to shore we found the crew had deserted her, and only a few swivel balls on l)oard. July 25.— At 4 p. M. three schooners came down the Sound and were hailed by our sentries. Returning no answer, a heavy cannonade ensued on both sides— from our battery near the Perry, and 'from the enemy at Billop's Point on 1 DIARY OP LIEUT. JAMliS McMICHAEL. 197 Staten Island. During the action we had one man killed and one wounded— the schooners got off much damaged. August 3. —I this morning was ordered to command 120 men, to take all the small craft from Amboy to Ued Root Greek near Beamentown. August 9. —His Excellency Gen. Washington sent a letter to Col. Miles re(iuesting the riflemen to come to headquarters, New York, which we all agreed to nemine contra decente, to march next day. August 10. — Being relieved from command, I return with my guard to Point Pleasant, near Amboy, and at 10 A. M. , the Regiment marched to Elizabethtowu and encamped on the Plains. August 11. --The General was beat at sun-up, the troops were paraded, and proceeded through Newark, over the ferries of Passaic, Hackensack and Fowl's Hook, and reached the city of New York at 4 p. M. After forming the regiment in the city, we marched a mile out of Town to a place called Pleasant Hill and there encamped. This night we joined Lord Stir- lings brigade, which is entirely composed of Pennsylvanians, Virginians and Marylanders. We are now in view of a formid- able English Fleet at the end of Staten Island, said to consist of 100 sail of the line and transports. August 13. — This day the enemy received a large re-enforce- ment, which presages a sudden attack. We wait impatiently for them, as we only act in our own tlefense. August 14. —A deserter from the enemy says, that there are about 2."), 000 on Staten Island just about to embark to attack us in New York. August 17. —The movements of the enemy give undoubted indications of a sudden attack, which has caused Cien. Wash- ington to issue a proclamation for all women, children and in- firm people to leave the city until after the engagement. August 18. — Two men-of-war, with their tenders came down Hudson's river — they wore lired on by all the batteries near the shore. August 19. — The enemy having struck their tents, we were closely inspected with regard to our arms and amnuinition. The brigade ])araded, and on being )eing much fatigued. The enemy ad- vanced rapidly and endeavoured to force our lines, but were rejiulsed with considerable loss. They afterwards marched towards the Narrows, where they found our First Battalion and the Delaware Blues under command of Col. Ha/let. These battalions were chiefly cut ofl, wo were ordered lo cover their retreat, whicli exjmsed us in open field to a heavy fire from the enemy 'till evening— the remainder of our troops brought us 23 prisoners. At dark we were relieved and ordered to St. George's ferry to take refreshments. Thus happened the memorable action on Long Island, where the enemy attacked and defeated Jiord Stirling's brigade, consisting of the follow- DIARY OP LIEUT. JAMES McSIICHAEL. 199 ing regiments: Colonels Milen, Atlee, Small wood and Hazlet. Major General Sullivan, Brig. Gen. Lord Stirling were taken prisoners, also Col. Miles and Atlee ; Lieut. Col. Piper — all of our regiment also, 19 commissioned officers, 23 sergeants, and 310 rank and flle. My preservation I only attribute to the in- dulgent Providence of (iod, for tho' the bullets went around me in every dircetion, yet I received not a wound. August 28. — We marched to the lines at dawn of the morn- ing and there lay under arms 'till 2 o'clock P. M. , when we ■were alarmed that the enemy hud come out to attack us. Going to the summit of the lull, we found the alarm false, and so re- turned to the ferry. We have had an incessant cannonade these four days past. We have the pleasing intelligence by some of our men who were captured and escaped, that the loss of the enemy is greater than ours. August 29. —Gen. Washington thinking it proper to evacuate the island, we were all ordei'ed to march at 9 o'clock P. M. We crossed at St. George's ferry to New York with great speed and secrecy. August 30. —A flag of truce from the enemy, gives an account of numbers of our officers being prisoners, who request an ex- change. At 1 p. M. , we marched from Pleasant Hill, pro- ceeded past King's Bridge and arrived at Mount MifTlin at dark. Sepember 1,— Having now joined Gen. Mifflin's Brigade, we were all paraded by his orders, when he entertained us with a political discourse, wherein he shewed the propriety of evacuating Long Island, together >yith the evil consequences which would have attended the maintaining of it. September 4. —Tho enemy have now landed at Morrisania, which gives suspicions of an attack here. SeptemV)er 10. — An attack this morning began with our troops near Hell-gate, which continued for several hours, wherein our troops drove the enemy, killed and wounded 500 of them. Our loss did not amount to 100. September 17. —This morning the enemy at Morrisania at- tempted to cross the bank which seimrates them from our troops, l)ut were repulsed by our scouting party. September 19. —The Fifth Battalion marched from Mount Mifflin to man the lines at Fort Washington, while a number of our troops crossed Hudson's Kiver, expecting an attack on the Jersey shore. September 22. —Our regiment marched from Mount Mifflin at 10 A. M., and arrived at Mount Washington at noon. September 23. —At 1 1 o'clock the whole army at Mount Wash- ington met on the grand parade in order to see a man shot, 200 DIARY OF LIEUT. JAMES McMICHAEL. who had left hiH post in the battle of 16th iiist. — buthe was re- prieved by his Excellency Gen. Washington. September 29.— We received intelligence at midnight, that the enemy were advancing. We all paraded immediately and man'd the lines. The alarm proved false and at daybreak we returned to our encampment. October 9. — AtSo'clok three men-of-war and three Tenders came up Hudson's River, which brought on a heavy cannonade from all our forts and batteries near the shore. They, how- ever, passed by. We were all paraded and man'd the lines, hut had no engagement. We are now situate on the banks of Hudson's River, ten miles from New York, two miles from Fort Washington, with our lines advantageous and well forti- fied, both by nature and art. October 10. —A party of 120 men with wagons, were detached from our brigade to take forage from the enemies lines, with the intent to bring on an attack, but they would not come out. October 11. — A barge of Gen. Washington's coming down Hudson's River, was unfortunately taken for one of the enemy, by our Engineer at Fort Washington, who fired an 18-pounder and killed three men on board. October 14.— Gen. Lee arrived at headquarters at noon, but heaving of an attack at West Chester, Gen. Washington and he went to see the result. There are a number of fine troops in Gen. Lee's escort. Part of the fleet have come to the moutli of Harlem river. October 18. —We are now informed of an attack at Frog's Neck yesterday, where our troops drove the enemy with con- siderable loss. We being apprehensive of an attack received orders to strike tents and transmit the baggage to Fort Wash- ington, lest it should fall into the hands of the enemy. October 20. - We marched from Fort Washington at 10 A. M. , proceeded over King's Bridge and encamped on Philips' Manor. October 21.— At sun-up we marched for White Plains, where we arrived at 2 P. M. At 4 o'clock a party of 100 men, properly officered, from our rillemen left to scour the woods near the enemies lines. We have intelligence that they mean to attack us in a few days— they art said to number 30,000. October 25J. —Our scouting party returned early this morning witli JW prisoners— 1 regular, the remainder Tories. The enemy had fourteen killftd in the attack, but unfortunately taking the Delaware Blues for the enemy, we fired on each other, in which six of our riflemen and nine of the Blues were killed. October 2"). —One captain, two suV)alterns, three sergeants with one hundred men, were ordered on a scouting esptdition. We DIARY OF LIKUT. JAMKS MoMICIIAKL. 201 lef< Wliito Plains at 11 i*. M. direct for thr cneinirH aon. Being without our baggage and cooking utensils, (they had been sent to North Castle) we were very uncomfortable. November 1. — Today we had a heavy cannonade near the Liberty Pole— our loss was not much. We encu,mp in the woods, have no tents, frost and cold severe. November 0. — The enemy have evacuated their lines and burned part of White Plains, going off towards King's Bridge, which has been the cause of us now receiving marching orders for New Jersey. November 7. —Left our encampment at noon and proceeded to North Castle, where we encamped. November 8. —At 6 A. M. left North Castle, and proceeded thro' Philip's. Van Cortland's and Livingston's Manors, and reached Peekskill at dusk and encamped. November 9. — We embarked on boats at 10 A. M. and sailed five miles down Hudson's River to liainb's l^anding, where we went on shore and marched live miles to camp. November 10. — Left our encam|)ment at 10 a. M. proceeded thro' Haverstraw and to Clarkstown and encamped on the plains. November 11. —At Reveille left camp for Tappan and en- camped in the woods. November 12 —This morning continued our march from Tap- pan, through Scranburg, New Bridge and reached Hackensack at 5 P. M. f 202 DIARY OF LIEUT. JAMES McMICHAEL. November 14. —From Hackensack crossed the Bridge over the Passaic, thence to a pretty town called Sackin river, three miles from Newark, near which we encamped. November 1;"). — At day break we left Newark and proceeded to Elizabethtown, where we got to quarters at 3 P. M. November 16. — We marclu'd from Elizabethtown at noon, thro' Woodbridge to near Beamantown where we encamped. At the former place we heard the cannonading of Fort Wash- ia^'ton, wliich Ave subsequently learned was captured. November 17. — Marched from Beamantown to Brunswick, where we arrived at 3 P. M. Hero our soldiers drank freely of spirituous liquors. They have chiefly got a disorder, which at camp is called tlie Barrel Fever, which differs in its effects from any other fever— its concomitants are black eyes and bloody noses. November 21. — Receiving news that our troops have evac- uated Fort Lee, and that the enemy have landed 10,000 men at Dobb's Ferry and are advancing towards Hackensack, occa- sioned nuirching orders to be issued. November 23. — All of Lord Stirling's brigade (except the riflemen), have marched to meet the enemy at NeAvark. November 27. —Intelligence thai the enemy are marching for Brunswick causing lis to prepare to meet them, but we are reduced to so small a number we have little hopes of victory. December 1. — The enemy appeared in view at 1 P, M. We were all under arms on the parade. After a heavy cannonade of an hour, in which wo had two killed, we received orders to evacuate the town, and proceeded towards Princeton and en- cam))ed near Kingston. '' • December 3.— Just at dawn the General was boat, when we got ready, marched through Kingston and at 8 A. M. reached I'rineeton, where we got quarters. It is chiefly inhabited by Tories. Decemljer 7. —At 3 P. M. we paraded, the enemy being in sight, when orders came to evacuate the town and proceed to Tren- ton, where wo wore quartered at 10 l». M. Docombor 8. —Wo paraded in Trenton at 4 A. M. , and at daAvn crossed the Forry into Pennsylvania. At 4 p. m. the Hessians (i,l>l)(^are(l in view, but were soon dispersed by several messen- gers sent from an 18-pounder of ours from the shore. Here we reuuiiued in the woods, having neither blankets nor tents. Docombor S). —At 3 P. M. wo marched from near Trenton ferry to Thompson's Mill near Coryell's ferry, where we en- camped in the woods. Weather very cold. Dc'cembor 25. — Wo have now received the glad news that inarching orilers luive boon issued. At sundown we mnrc e I l^T DIARY OF LIEUT. JAMES McMICHAEL. 203 down the Delaware to McKonkey's Ferry [Taylorsviile] and crossed at 9 P. M. for Trenton. The weather uncommonly in- clement. December 2G.— We arrived at Trenton at 7 a. m. , when we began the attack, Avhicli continued 'till 9 A. M. We drove them furiously, killed and wounded upwards of 100, and took prisoners lOl-l. Our loss was but trilling. We returned the same day to McKonkey's ferry, transported our prisoners to Newtown [Bucks County, Penna. Jand after suffering much fatigue we reached our camp, and having obtained comforta- ble lodgings I found Morpheus had got possession of me. December 29. —Having again received marching orders, we got ready at dark, and at 10 P. M. crossed at Yardley's Ferry, where we lodged. Weather very cold, snow inches deep, no tents, and no houses to lodge in. December 30. — Left Yardley's dt 8 A. M. and reached Trenton at 10 A. M. , where we had the pleasure of seeing seven pris- oners brought in by our light horse, from whom we learned that the enemy are at Princeton 7000 strong, and intend to attack us at Trenton in a few days. January 2, 1777. — At 10 A. M. we received news that the enemy were advancing, when the drums beat to arms and we were all paraded on the south side of the bridge [over Assunpink Creek]. Gren. Sullivan with 1000 men were detached to bring on the attack, which they did and reached town at 5 P. M. , but our artillery fire was so severe, that the enemy retreated out of town and encamped on an adjacent hill. Wo continued firing bombs up to seven o'clock P. M. , when we were ordered to rest, which wo very coininodiously did upon a number of rails for a bed. Thus my friend Capt. Marshall and I i)assed the night until two after twelve o'clock. January 3. — At 1 A. M. we all paraded and marcheil for T'rince- ton. We reached Stony lirook at 9 A. M. , where wo sighted the enemy. Gen. INferoer with 100 Pennsylvania riflemen and 20 Virginians, were detached to the front to l)ring on the at- tack. The enemy then consisting of 500 paraded in an open field iu battle array. We boldly marched tx) within 2.") yards of them, and thou comiiKUJcod the a,ttack, which was very hot. We kept up an incessant fire until it came to pushing bayonets when we were ordered to retreat. Here Gen. Mercer was mortally wounded, Col. Ha/let and Major Fleming bot h killed, with 19 rank and fil<% and tiO wounded. Having retreated a short distance, wo were reinforced, when wo imiiuuliately rallied, and M'ith the utmost pr«;cipitation i>ut our foes to re- treat. We killed 00 on the fiehl, woiiiuhul 7."), and took 215 jjris- oners. We evacuated Princeton and marched for Somerset Court House, wh.ere wo arrived at 8 P. M. I 1 I n iir '1:1 m 204 DIARY OF LIEUT. JAMES MoMICHAEL. January 4. — We marclied from the Court House for Pluck- auiiii wliich wo reached at 3 l». M. , where we encamped on the north side of a hill very well supplied with large stones, which served us instead of pillows, where we passed two niglits. January (J. —At 9 A. m. we marched from I^hickamin for Mor- ristown via Veal town, where we arrived at 5 P. M. and en- camped in the woods, the snow covering the ground. January 7. —This morning I secured good quarters, w'here I lived happily while we remained at Morristown, with very agreeable people. January 8. —Morristown is devoid of V)eauty, both in its form and location ; the inhabitants very hospitable, all professors of the Presbyterian religion, which renders them to me very agreeable. January 13. -We nuirched from Morristown at 3 r. M. , and arrived at Chatham at dark, in the stiburbs of which we got very agreeable quarters. The young ladies here are very fond of the soldiers, but much more so of officers. January 23. — At 4 P. M. marched from f'hatham for Spring- field, where at l'. M. Ave got quarters. January 24. —We uuirched from Springfield at 2 A. M., pro- ceeded thro' Westfield, Scott's Plains, and near to Quibbletown [New Market], wlrere we were attacked by the enemy about 000 strong, with three lield pieces. We numbered S.IO, com- manded by Col. Buckner, but at the commencement of the attack the Colonel rode olT with precipitatiim, which was to us a great disaoint we reached at sundown. April 17. —This morning we were ordered to Red liauk ; em- barked and reached there at no»»n. DIARY OF LIEUT. JAMES McMICHAEL. 205 April 22. —A detaohmentof 1 Major, 2 Captains, 7 subalterns, (one of which I was), and 110 rank and lile were ordered to Liberty Island. April 30. —Having now received our new commissions, we proceeded to the arrangement of the officers. I was nominated a subaltern to Capt. Clark. This was transacted at Red Bank, after which we returned to Liberty Island, in order to arrange the men next day. May 1. — Early this morning returned to Red Bank, where our regiment was j^roperly arranged, after which, with three companies (one of which was ours), returned to Liberty Island, where we were entertained by a harmonious band of music, and passed the day in jolity. May 15.— At noon the alarm guns down the river were flred and flags all hoisted. Wo were paraded and awaitetl the at- tack, which proved a false alarm. May 10. —Having been in a fluctuating manner with regard to the disagreeaV)Ie appointment of Col. John Bull, we had a few officers detached to the Board of War, in order that the command inight devolve on Lieut. Col. Lewis Farmer. Upon the return of the officers, they gave us the impression that the Board was determined to make no change, which caused a rupture among the officers. June 13. —Embarked [Philadelphia] for Fort Mercer. June 14. —We were alarmed by a heavy cannonade in the night, and to-day learn that the enemy are advancing on this place. We received orders to march next day. June 15. —Marched from Fort Mercer at 2 V, M. , crossed Glou- cester ferry at 4, and reached Philadelphia at 7 r. M. , where we received marching orders. .Tune 10. —The time being at hand when we were to receive a positive answer to our late memorial against Col. Bull, at noon all the officers of the regiment met, when Capt. Moore, Capt. Robb, liieut. Finley and I were chosen a committee to treat with the Executive (Jouncil. We got but little satisfuc- tion, in consequence of which we returned fully determined to resign, rather than be conunanded by Col. Bull. June 17. -At 10 A. M. Av«i appointed f»)r a meeting of the offi- cers in Elbow Lane, Avhere we set to write otit our resigiuitions. I was one of the writers and wrote my own resignation with sixteen more, and we then marduMl to the State House to de- liver them. On the way we were stopped by (Jol. Farmer, who gave us the pleasing n. .Fuly 9. — I have now sat on court mnrtial near a week. July 11.— At Reveille all tents were strtiok, after Avhicli we paraded and marched to headquarters, where I was ordered to return to Pennsylvania in search of deserters. At A. M. I proceeded thn*' Baskenridge, thence to Steel's Tavern, thence to Sonjerset Court House and Rockyhill n.n(l at 9 v. M. reached Stony Brook, where I passed some days with my wife. DIARY OF LIEUT. JAMES McMICHAEL. 207 July 14.— I left Stony Brook, passed through Amwell, thence to Coryell's "assed Robinson's Ferry and at 8 P. M. took quar- ters at Sherrad's Ferry in Alexandria township, July 15. — Departed from Sherrad's, passed Helltown, Hugh's Furnace and thence to Philipsliurg, where I crossed the Dela- ware to East on. From thence I passed Bethlehem, a beautiful town in which is a cloister, to Allentown'and the King of Prus- sia, where being indisposed I took quarters. JulylG. — At daybreak I resumed my journey passed Fet- terolf's Tavern, Mayberry's Furnace, and quartered at Col- brookdale for the night. I met only one person, a young lady, who could speak English ! July 17. — At () A. M. I proceeded to Pottsgrove, a pretty town whose jjeople are Tories. I put them to silence, but be- ing informed that an insurrection might take place, I thought it advisable to cross the Schuylkill. Thence I continued on to Brownback's Tavern, and at noon reached the powder mills on French Creek, where delivering my orders to Ensign Lin- coln, I proceeded and passing the Valley Forgo came to the Spread Eagle on the Tiancaster road, whore I quartered. Along the road from Easton to Pott.sgrove, I was looked upon us a barbarian by the inhabitants, and tlu^y appeared to mti like somanv human beings .scarcely endowed with tlRMiuahfications equal to that of the brut(i species. Ilein-atedly I talked Jvatin to them, when I found that it was worse than Engli.sh for them to understand. I ther»»fore concluded that they were devoid of any qualification calculated to complete happiness unless when blended with others equally ignorant with themselves. July 18. - -At A. M. I dei)arted from the Spread Eagle, crossed the Schuylkill and arrived at Col. Farmer's on Second Street, in Philadelphia, where I was kindly entertained until thel^lst. July 21. — At 7 A. M. I proceeded through Frankford, Bristol and Trenton to Stony Brook, when^ 1 remained until the 28lh. July 28.— I left Stony Brook at I) A, .M.,i)asse(l Rocky Hill, Somerset Court House, Steel's Tavern jind BaskcMiridge and reached thc^ house of .Toua, and Ringo's Tavern, to the house «)f Mr. Ijarge in .\mwell, where I nighit>d. July iiO. - I r<'join(>d the regimtMit at Coryell's ferry. July 31. -We passed Bogarl 's TnA-ern and camped at the Cross Roads in Warwick township [Bucks County, Pennsyl* vania] at 7 i". M. Atigust t.— At 3 a. m. the (reneral beat; tents were struck and at 6 A, M. we nuirched, i)roceeding thro' the Crookoil l^il- A i 208 DIARY OF LIEUT. JAMES McMICHAEL. let reached Germantown at 6 p. M. , on the plains of which we encamped. Our encampment was very beautiful. August 3. —The largest collection of young ladies almost ever beheld came to camp. They marched in three columns. The field olTicers paratled the rest of the officers and detached scouting parties to prevent being surroundeil by them. For my part being sent on scout, I at last sighted the ladies and gave them to know that they must repair to headquarters, upon which they accompanied me as prisoners. But on parad- ing them at the Colonel's marquee, they were dismissed after we treated theni with a double bowl of Sangaree. August 8, — We received orders to hold ourselves in readiness to pass a grand review at 10 A. M. , upon which we all got into uniform, with our hair dressed and powdered. At noon His Excellency Gen. Washington with a number of General officers passed us; We received them with a General salute, both offi- cers and soldiers, when we were afterwards ordered to our en- campment. * At 4 P. M. we marched from the plains and pro- ceeded thro' Germantown to White Mai*sh,wixere we encamped. August 9. —Early we marched into Upper Dublin township where we encamped. I am consitlerably indisposed and our camp is indifferent. August 10. — At dawn the Cr eneral beat, when all tents were struck. We marched N. N. E. , passed Wells's tavern, then S. S. E. to the Crooked Billet, then N. W. , and reached the Cross Roads [Hartsville], where we encamped at 6 P. M. August 10.— ,' Since we came here for to encamp, Our mornings have been very damp. But at noonday excessive warm, And like to do us all great liarm. August 23. —At 3 A. M. we marched from camp at Cross Roads, passed the Crooked Billet, and proceeded to Stenton, near Ger- mantown, where receiving orders to march thro' Philadelphia next day, we encamped. The night was wet and the camp dis- advantageous. August 24. —At 8 A. M. the General was beat, when all tents '.vere struck, and at 4 o'clock we marched for Philadelphia. At A. M. we entered Front street, passed down the same in sub- divisions to (Uiestnut street, when turning we proceeded to the Commons, thence over the Middle Ferry [Market street] on Schuylkill, to the heights of Derby, at 8 P. M. where we en- *Tho Marquis do Lafayette witnossod this review, an account of which ho also gives in his Memuirs DIARY OF LIEUT. JAMES McMICHAEL. 209 oamped. Many of the inhabitants are Tories and possessed of vahiable estates. August 25. —At 3 A. M. tents were struck, at 4 A. M. inarched "W. S. W. i)a8t Marcus Hook, and 2 p. M, encamped in Brandy- wine Hundred, New Castle county, within 5 miles of Wilming- ton. August 26. — At 4 A. M. we marched from our encampment to Brandywine Bridge, near Wilmington, when turning N. N. W. we proceeded a few miles and encamped near the east hank of the creek. Here I was ordered on Court martial duty. Here we also learned, that the enemy liad landed and were encamped at Iron Hill. August 27. — Received orders this evening to march next day to White Clay Creek. August 28. —We marched from our encampment at 4 A. M. and proceeding thro' Wilmington, Newport and the Rising Sun [Cecil County, Maryland], encamped in White Clay Creek Hundred, where we learned the enemy were near Newark and had driven in the Militia. Here we lay under arms, without tents or blankets, as the wagons were left in the rear. A de- tachment of 150 men were sent out from (xen. Weetlon's brigade to observe the movements of the enemy. We expect a general attack to-morrow. August 29. —At 3 A. M. we marched from White Clay Creek, proceeded N. E. a few miles up the Lancaster road, then turn- ing marched to the heights of Newport, on Red Clay Creek, where we took post. Our scouting party returned with 14 regulars, prisoners. They gave us to understand that their army was not advancing, but that they intended shortly to attempt the conquest of Philadelphia. Our encampment here was exceedingly beautiful, and V)eing chiefly surrounded by Whig inhal)itants, was to us very agreeable. September 2. -An ex{)ress arrived at (J A. M. , with news that the enemy were advancing. We struck tents and marched to an advantageous height at the intersection of the roads leading to Newport and Wilmington, and remained under arms to 3 r. M. , when we h^arned that the enemy had advanced to the heights near Christina Bridge and halted. Orders were issued to cook our provisions and to be ready to march at a moment's warning. SeptemVier 0. —This morning I was sent out to reconnoitre; proceeded to Newport, thence to the Artillery Park, and after- wards reached our advanced detachment, where I was informed that in the late skirmish lhre(> of our regiiuent were killed and one wounded. At oveuing returned to oamx). 14-VoL. XV. I '! i 210 DIARY OF LIKUT. JAME8 McMICHAEL. September 7. — Agreeably to General orders of the day, the officers' ohentH and heavy baggage were sent over Brandywine, and everything prejiared for the expected attack to-morrow. September 8. -At 3 A. M. the General was beat and all tents struck. All the regiments were paraded, the men properly formed with an otTicer at the head of every platoon, and after wheeling to the right, we remained under arms until 9 o'clock. Then the alarm guns were fired and the whole army drawn up in line of battle, on the east side of Red Clay Creek, with Gen. Greene's division to the right. Here Ave remained for some time, when Gen. Weedon's brigade (of which my regiment was a part), was detached to the fr<»nt to bring on the attack. We crossed tlie creek and marched about a league to an eminence near Mr. Mc('annon's meeting house, and there awaited the approach of the enemy, who were within half a mile of us. They however, encamped, which occasioned us to remain nntler arms all night, the sentries keeping up a constant Are. One of our officers on picket, deserted his post and was immediately arrested. September 9. — At 4 A. M. we received marching orders and proceeded E. N. E. to tiie Crooked Billet, on the great road from Wilmington to Lancaster; thence thro' Kennett township, Chester county, crossed the Brandywine and turning S. E. en- camped in the town.ship of Birmingham, being extremely fati- gued for want of rest and severe iiumihing. September 10. —At noon the alarm guns were fired, and the army drawn up in the usual manner, and marched to a height near the Brandywine, where we took post. The enemy not appearing we posted strong pickets and remained all night in the woods. SeptemVier 11. -An attack was made at 7 A. M. on our scout- ingparty, in which(yapt. Marshall was wounded. We all paraded near Chadds Ford, and had a heavy cannonade followed by snuUl arms on both sides, but not much execution done owiii'j to the distance. However, this proved to be Imt a feint, while the enemy's Grand Army marched up the west side of Brandy- wine and crossed at Birmingham Meeting house. Gen. Sulli- van's division was detached in front to bring on the attack. Both parties met at 4 r. M. , when a heavy engagement com- menced, which continued about an hour, when our troops being overpowered in numl)ers were obliged to give way, at which time we were marched to their aid. We took the tront and attacked the enemy at ■'). ;]0 ]'. M. , and being engaged Avifh their grand army, we at first were ol)liged to retreat a few yards and formed in an open field, when we fought without giving way on either side luitil dark. Our ammunition almost DIARY OF LIKUT. JAMES McMKJHAEL. 211 It It expended, lirinj^ (Moused f)ii l)<)th sides, when we received orders to jiroeeed to Cli«!ster. We niarciit^d jiU night until wont an hour under inces- sant Ihe, and yet the loss was le.s.s Than at Tion^ Island ; neither were we ho near each other as at Princeton, our coininon teniber 12. —At 4 A. M. we proceeded thro' Chester, later to Derby, and encamped near Schuylkill brid{.jo at 9 o'clock. 8epteiub(>r 1:5. —At sunrise we crossed Schuylkill bridf^e an Reading, then turning W. S. W. we crossed the Schuylkill in the centre l)etwed our left, we advanced into a field and put every party to retreat that attacked uh in front ; but by thi.s time we Hustained a lire from front, left and part to the rear, when Gen. Stephen ordered ( 'ol. Stewart to evu<^- uate the ground from the right of Hub-divi.sion.s by liles. It waH dinagreeable to have to leave the Held, when we had almost made a conquest, if the Virgiruans had stood to our aid. Agreeably to orders, we retreated regularly a short distance, but the enemy taking a dilTerent route, we were oi)liged to march the road from whence we came, in order to head them, but did not fall in with any part of them afterward.s. We then marched up the Skippack r.)ad to l*ennybecker's Mill, ■where we betook «»urselves to rest at t) l». M. Thus happened the memorable (fvent of the battle of Germantown, in which great numbers were killed on both sides, and which lasted from 5 till 10 o'clock. That of Brandywine. was not in any measure such a general attack, neither was the loss at that place any way equivalent. Iliad previously undergone many fatigues, but never any that so much overdorje me as this. Had it not l:)een for the fear of being taken prisoner, 1 should have reuuiined on the road all night. I had imirched ni twenty-four hours 45 miles, and in that time fought four liours, during which we advanced so furiously thro' buckwheat fields, that it was almost an unspeakable fatigue. Octobers. — To-day changed our encampment to the west bank of the Perkiomen. r T then said, I had soon another hattle o'or And it e.xcoeded all I ever saw Ijot'oro, Yotthro' tlio danger I escap'd without rooeiving harm And providentially got safe through firing that was warm, Rut to my grlof tlio' I fought sore, yet wo had to retreat Because tho cowardice of tl)o.se on our left was yreat. October 8.— i\t 8 A. M. we marched from our camp, passed Pennybecker's Mill and along the Skippack road, then turn- ing N. N. K. . we crossed the North Wales road and proceeded to tiie roail leading to liethlehem, on which we encamped, in the township of Towamensing, 3<) nules from Philadelpliia, where we remained some days. October 10. — At 7 A. M. Ave nuirched from Towamensing to 14 i HI '•II I '!i; ii of llio i'oimIh to Noi'tli WhIcm and JJt^thlolunii, llicn liiniin^ 8. H. W. wh proreedetl to aradinK(l()n, W(f oroHHod Ww NcKhiiniiMy to KiiokleHtown, on tlie lioiglitH of wliicli wo (incumpcd. Novomber 21. - Wo inunrliod frojn Knc-kloKtown at 8 A. M., and pr(>(]i>o(l(Mi i)a:it aHUiall town railed l-\)nr ijanoH Knd, tluMico to liristol, whon wo oruH.sod tlio Dolawuro to liurliiigton, whore v/o iirrived at 2 i», M. November 22. -r At 10 A. M. wo nnirchod from linrlin{?ton to tho hoi(^hts of Mount Holly, wluu-o wo took post. Nov«!inl)or 2(5. Huvinj^ rocoivod word that Clon. ('ornwalliK with 4000 nion woro r.iA'afj^irifj tho county of (iloutJoHtor, at 1 A. M. mandiod to Moorostown and tloMioo to Haddonlifdd, noiir whicdi wo halted until (^vt>ninir. We learned t hat tho caieniy had retroato«l ul. uriiis at 5 A M. , expcKtin^ a K"'»- t*ral ongagi'iiu'iit, l)ut contrary to our expocuition wo paHHHil tlio (lay at tlui Iin«»rt umlisturbod till 11 o'clock at iii^lit, when a I'c^iuuutt from each l>ri);a(l(« \vt*rc orclorinl to attack at day- break. DocvMubcr 0. -Wc iiiarcluMl to('hcHtnut Hill, but hcariiijf th»* (l to IMiiladclphia, w«i ret iirncd lo our eii- uunipnuMit. DiHMMUber 11.— At3 A. M. we »! ruck ttMits, ))aHS«Hl Whit«» Marsh CJhurch, and on to the upp«'r bridnje ov«m* the Hchuylkill, when tht» enemy haviiif^ cro.4.Hed at the Middle Ferry, attacked a party of Alilitia under Gen. J\)tter. The Kwm waH inc(>nHirid^e [made of wagons], which we cr<»sHed in Indian file, and at \\ A. M. en- camped near the (hdph [iNrill], where we reuuiined without tents or blankets in the miilst of a severe snow sjorin. December IS). \l 10 A. M. W(« nnirched from theUulph and t«M)k post notir the Valley Forjjfo, wheni our fj^round was laid out for cantonments.* January 8, 1778. —I departed from Swedes I'^ord, and at 10 A. M. arrivtnl at cauip near t he Valley Forge, where 1 was a wel- come guest t«) the oHicers and soldi<>rs of the 115th Penna. Regt. Here 1 began to assist in building a hut for the whiter tpuirters of ('apt. Robert (fray, Mr. (larnuiu and myself. January M. — At the recpu'st t)f Colonel Stewart, the oHlcers of the regiment were summoned to dine with him, where we piwssed the day in civil jolity. In this nuiinier several days were spent, passing by a rotation from the senior to the junior oHlcers. Thus and in uuiny other desirable enjoyments we ])assed some part of the Winter campaigu, nuiking ourselves as happy as circumstances would possibly admit. While con- fined tod nuiny hours in rtu'reation, view- ing tht» environs thereof and survt^yed the nu)8t advantage«>us pi>8ts in cas(» of an attack February 8. .\t iMiiii^ pr<>c,iM>(l {^raiid parade, wilt!!'*' I was a Hp(^ctat(>r to th«t dnitiiiiijn^ out <»!' iii<>i:t. KiiHiiii of (Jol. Mal(u)iit's n>)rtnit>i)t. H«( was Ih-Hf (inini'd from rij^lif, to loft, of th«« pti,i'ad>>, t lirruM) totlu; loft wiii^of ilioanny ; from that to thi> (MMitrc, and lastly tratiHport***! oviu* the H(rliiiylkill Avitii orders ii«!V(!r to bo ho«mi in (Jamp in tin* future. This Hliottkin^ HoanUH of tho Hidiuylkill, tlio return of H[)rinf; brought tlHui^jhls of happiness, which wo Hhould luivo etijoyed more fidly, were lMiilad(!lphia again in our po.ssoHsion. \\^1 rely on tho i»ru- denee and military skill of our worthy General, to acuromplish this. April iK). Thin day witli most of tho ofTlcors of (Ion. Greene's division I a(;(*ompanien to Upper Morion, wIkmv! it. was intdiat(;ly numrhed to our alarm posts, wher .ho ( 'omnumdor in (!hiof reviewed us, beginning at the right of tin! fntnt line atul proceeding to the left, then turning to the left of t luM-ear line he passed along to the right. Atti'uded l>y all of his aids and guards, he + hen took post upon an eminences to the right in rear. Imme- diately afterwards a signal was given for t lie comnuMicement of the feu d(» joy, when a discharge of 1:5 pii (219) ^^t^l4^ M/'/t.^ /' JOURNAL OF ^mt Ebkpbies Bum IN THK Expedition Against the Six JVations UNDER GEN. SULLIVAN. 1779. (219) J [This journal is in possession of the New York Historical Society, and was published in connection with the record of the centennial celebration of the expedition of Gen. Sullivan against the Six Nations Indians in 1779. Lt. Beatty belonged to the Fourth Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line, wheire a biographical reference is given. ] ^220^ EXPEDITION AGAINST THE SIX NATIONS. 221 JOUENAL OF AN EXPEDITION TO ONONDAGA. April 6th, 1779. —Marched of from the Middle fort with a Comp'y,from the 4th P. Reg't. and a Corap'y from the Rifle Corps about 9 o'clock proceeded on to Cobus Kill 12 Miles from Scho- hary; arrived thereat 4o'Clock when we was Joind by Capt John- stons Compy of Col. Dubois's Regt. from the lower fortSchohary when he took the Comd. staid here all Night. Next morning we proceeded on with the 3 Companies to Mohawk River to Conogoharie 25 Miles where we staid all Night. Nothing material happend. on our March, the next day inarched on to fort plank 6 miles where we got waggons sufficient to Carry our m[en8] packs then proceeded on within 4 Miles of Port Herkimer where we staid all Night. Next morning started early arrived at Fort Herkimer where we Join'd Capt. Bleeker Compy. from Col. Gansevorts Regt. Capt. Fowlers Compy from Ool. Livingstons Regt. & Capt. Lane's Compy. from Col. Aldens Regt, staid here & got breakfast then Marched of of Capt. Bleeker taking the Command, marched on 13 Miles when we encamped all Night in the woods the next morning got of early went on to old fort Stanwix C Miles where we break- fasted, then proceeded on to Fort Schuyler 16 Miles where we arrived about 5o'Clock and was saluted with three pieces of Cannon from the fort four Companies Encamped on the Glacis and the other two quartered in two houses that was there. The officers quartered in th^i Garrison which consisted of Col. Vanschaiks Rogt; & a Compy. of Artillery. April 14th, 1779. — Rested all this Day nothing material hap- pening — 15th. — This day about 63 Oneida Indians came into the fort with their baggage & squaws they all llred coming in & was saluted with 3 pieces of cannon from the fort after some Cer»* • mony they went out and lay about -^ of a Mile from the fort. 16th. — This Morning the TjachemH apply to Col. Van Schaiek to go on the Expedition with us but the Col, told them that we was not going on any Expe.lition which almost satisfied them, this afternoon about 20 More came in of the Tuskeroras & Oneidas. 17th. —It snowed last Night and partly all this Day nothing material happening. 18th. — Sn«jw'd by spells this day The Indians applyd to Col. k f 4 ■HHKMU 223 BEATTY'S JOURI^AL. for to go on an oxp«Mlition by themselves which was granted them antl tliey J)raweriH()ner, And \vh ^ot honu; Infornnition from liini, then proceeded on till we come within about ones Mile of the Town wlien we lieod. word from ('jipt. Graham tliat lie had cauffht one Squaw and killed one and had (akout 2 Miles from the town down the Onand'ga creek when about 20 Indians who Lay concealed on the oppisite side of the Creek fird upon us, l)ut the Rifle Men soon Dispersed them killing one of them, we then march'd on and crossd the Onandga Creek in two places for fear the enemy should attack us but we mot with no interruption, crossed the arm of the lake and encamped by the side of the lake about 8 Miles from the town- -W<* killed about 1.") took 'M Prisoners, burned about J>()or 10 Houses, took 3 stand of Coulors, and we had not one man kilhul or wounded - 22nd. —Marched of early this morng and arrived at tlie boats about 4 o'clock stopt about one hour to Draw I'um then em- barked and went 7 Mile to a large Island in the lake where we encamped and Drew provision. 23d. — The next morng the wirul blowing we did not sett of till about 9 o'Clock but the wind begin to Lull and we arrived into wood creek at)out 4 oClock when we J>i8embarked left 2 Compys. to guard the boars up the Creek & we proceeded on to Fish Creek about 7 Miles where we Encamped. 1 1 334 BKATTY'S JOURNAL. 24tli. — llaituMl u littlo hist Ni^ht Hct. of •■arly tliiH inornhig Hiiiull whowors of Uiiiii frll to a('li (^oiiipy. took their old QiiurtorH. 25tli. — This Day wo was busy in collecting tlxi pinndor and making an cipial J)istril>ution of it to each (rkimer to gnard Komo waggons and Jifterwards to join their Regt. tiie other 4 (com- panies ^'''<''>ITT()N AGAINST THF SIX.. Monday, ah Sh "^'' «'X NATIONS. ^^ ''•"HKrooah/o i„ ,„„ ^ '^" J;'tHft JVi,jh^ vvj.ich ,„ad' ,^ , iiui.iy nnload.xl our Uoaf«»r i *> '^^^ ''"cuinp,,,j ^., ,„, ■-^ riti/Lv i*^fi 1 ^-''-'j* rial huppenin^ "^ '"^ '"'"'' -->' Q"i''t ul, day Nothing Mato «Htnrday ic,t,,_s^ ^ ^*'^*"- Spnn,Mu„<, very ,,,, ,^ , pa:;d"''^r^ ^^-'•'-'' of for wrs, a New York Re^t. win d wa ' ''"''^' "" *^ ^^-^Lakeiike Snndav 20tl. -.-,av in « ^^^^ pJ-a«ar.t ififf Kreat Number ^f w""""^' "" '^""^ «"nsnne}inrm ..ri • i "vvi»e ro clear out «^fe'o to ,„ake H pa.s.I.I f ^, "'"'' '^*""«« o,u of (ho T i Panies of (Jol. Alderiw '' ''''' ^'"'^^'"' '^kHwi.se the ^ . ^''" -tena, happen^.^ ^^^,:r:;^;> *^^'^^" He,t. non;. ^^ l!;: ;vit], lioafs and provisions V "^'^'""" Passinfj to the l./lT l-^^i; t... Uoads in^Re;:r ^' "^ «^"^ ^^ P-ties ever^ly to^ Tuesday 22d.-TJiis Ar • ^ > lo Officers besides my^jfrnr^on ': ^t'"'' ^^^ -^'-.bor of Otsego catc],ed a few f.sh am l/f ''""^' Party across LakJ got very wet as tTi„,. " Returned in tho P,- • ir-Voi,. XV, "" '^o ' "uiixuiles of OoJ. A),lo„" i II d'jc UK AIT V "8 .lOUUNAK. Urfj't. who liiiil \\uu\o (I Dntii uoroHK iUh n«nk Uial. ntiiH oiil. of (lu> liiUo HO HM (o HuIh Uh> \vn(t«r lor (o«>n,i'ry \\u> MoniN ilowu (hoy »»r«>ok, \V.nh».'.s,|«y TM. -'PhiH l>iiy nhoiK 'Jo'(lh>oU Major Purr arrlv<-.l whit hi!4 parly brotiKltl do ii(>\vh oI' luiy ootiK«>(|nt>ii(<*< bill tltcl, (hi'v t lu» l»raiM'h ol' t hi> Stl^«(|U(>htlnll u hloh ln> woni «h»\vii mI)oii(. h> MllcH Iroin liuUo vhso^o wmn |lnM^4ahlo lor IIouIh. itiy in Oiviiip till Day iiolhinHfol ooiiHoqiuMUM' liH|i|»iH on (li<> KotitlstiM iiniiiiI liU(>\vir liiiK<>. 'riiin-Mluy .him« 'Jlih. laiy lu oamp l»» Di^y MolhiiiH; ol Cou- F)«ii( hK<>\vis(' lrs ol" Wain li'li lo tlay ajul «>.\«M<(>(iiii|{ warm W(>alluM". no! many \\aK'K'<»iis I'ass'il ioday. Satninlay vMUh Uaimvl al!\io^t all last nl^■h( luil vory warm all Pay, about Uo'Cloolv. Vol. Dubois Ito^jl. Arrivoil hiwilh 'v^ IM«iiantily ol' Amunilion lor th«> «>\pt»«liti lake tluMi to tak(> Pari, I his al'li'moon Capi. SinnKson with his |»arty and l.t. Ih'vins with his arrive*! at. I'ump but. broiiK'ht n<» uows «»!' (\)ns)Mpirn(<(\ this <>\i>niii<'; a >>nmb(M' of \Va>jj^:ons arriv(>il hero «»n tln>ir way lotho l-ako with amunilion likewise our I' : Mr. Sunvlay 'JJth. This mornini;' sent a «»s«'orl with the atnuni- n to tho lake, to thiy about 'JoCloek one of the Kille Olllcers sent his waiter about i>ne Mile from Tamp I o ^ijet 8alla. Col. and a Number of ()i\\>\ with myself went toseet'ol Piibois and his otlieers who were eneamivd ai l.ows»iri>ve on t he nper landing, found them al! vi>ry well anil th<>y provided a very jjfood tlinm>r for us suit able ti> the plaee ^^ time, th«>rewas about lU'tyolTrs. dim>d toi;eth«»r, after Pinner wi> had a son^f or ( wo fr«»iu ililTerent OlluMM's and KtMurned home a. little befon< Sundown, we wert* all very sooiable at ilinutM'and Spent our tiiiUMvith tho Ofllders very a>;rteable little flights of Hj.in f '11 to-day in tln> morning nothing matt'rial hapiHMiin^ Tuesday 30th. --Tre wit h a Number of Hospital Stores and all the tjiirgoous thut is ^uiug ou llio uxptulitiou nnd here enoamptHl. KXPKIHTION AdAINH'P 'nil: HIX NATIONH. 'J'47 \V«MliH'M«liiy IlOlli, 'I'IiIm iiiornliii; <'/i.{»l, lli'inlill huiii)' Unlit ii\>nn\ ',i n('\(ti-k, Ho\\\. (Miiloii (irri\)<)l nt our < 'nitip wit li llii'AdJI Urn). iuhI M. Niittilii'i* iiiui" iitllcri'M iiikI i'II)'iiiii|m<l nun HovnrlH Hi"kI> Anivfii, lirii> (iiiil iiKifrow nM*i'riiii(( rii riy, •''rliliiy "Jtl. /Nrcm-iliimly t liiH iii"lii.cliiii"iil W"iit io H|ii'iii>{(l"l"i' ( jiiii,ril wll li iIm<<'oI. A/, ilinl/r, MdHlui-H &. inyHt'li', |iiil III" IxiK^iiK'* oil l»»iirl' III" l/iiv" w li"f" W" (i.i'iiv"tl hIkmiI. 11 <»< 'lorlt /iimI foiiiiillli" U"kI I Ii"!'" Ii"i'ur" iih, W" I iiiiii"(ii»i.l"ly look out <»iir niiK^n.^;" iiinl "Iii'ii.im|mm| on ||i" lM|^lil oi ( 'rohnuM IIoiih" ii. v cry plinHiiiil |il/ic" ill III" "V"iiiii(r ill" (l"iil. /iri-iv"II(i,I \, n >^r"Ml ii"(i.i oi' I'ntviMion, I li"y "iii-n.iii|MMl on i li" id I o|' iiH. Hn,l nrdiiy 'U\. 'I'liiH inornin^f I\I/ijor ( 'iiurcli Willi n, Nn in lin- ol Mollis \v"iil lo Iniiix Provision Iroin S|•l•in^^M"i^l iniiiliin;, /iliriiil i()o('lo«'k < 'ol. Dnliol,'^ Uf'>.c'- "n.ni" iipf" with iiior" I'rovinion A/ "ii('ii.inp"il In I li" r"(ir of ( 'ol, < Juiihcn opIm I<"j{I . I wo llonrH ll,fl<•r ( 'ol. \ViM"iilUiH I{"i4:l.iirri\ "(I licro wil li I'roviHion hikI "nr.ninptwl ill lli"i"n.rof n.-^, liiv"wis" I li" ,\rl ili"ry (iikI HlorcH ('(iui" wil Ii ('ol. hniiois l{"^l. Mild "ii"iijiip"d li"l\v""n onr Kc^t. & (!oi. < jiins"v. Major I'arr with his llili" iihmi w"iit on Sroni < his niorniii^. Tliis Day I 111'"" yi'iir hciii^j tlm Day thai Ttid"|»"ndr'iu'i! w»m d"c.lar"d it. was ••"Ichral "d by liriii>.r ii. I''"n Do .loy all I In- t roop- was dnnv up on th" Kanks of lim l/ii.kueida Indians come ov«'r witJi the Regt. and encamped on 11i«> Hanks of the lake,the ail soon got Drunk & luade a terrible nois»>. (ith, Tuesday.— This forenoon the Adjt. (ienl. Reviewed the front line very particularly. This afternoon was a. high wind and some Rain, Prayers now every evening froniTarson (lanoo. Weusday July 7th.— This Day the Adjt. (Jeid. Reviewed the second lin»% took a party with sonu! more of our Oflicors and went a lishing three «)r four mile from ("amp catched a num- ber of Trout in one of the branches of the Susquehanna— all ot the OIT'rs of the Tiine met this (>ving at the large liower and took a Sociable Drink of Grog givtui by Col. Gansevorts Onicers. July 8th. —To day at one of the Pickets two of the out Gen- tries fired at tw(» nu>n they saw creeping u[) to them, they did not Return the llri' but Immediately Ran away, T. D. D. W. The Gl. — Nothing of coiisequenct* happened to Day. July 9th Friday. —a little Rain fell last uight, but today was a warm day. 10th, Saturday. — Lay quiet in Camj) all Day. 11th, Sunday. —This Day being a very Rainy Day did not go out m 'h, therefore heard no News, 12th Monday.- Rained very hard most part of all last night but this morning cleared uj) very cold considing t he tinut of years likewise a high whistingwind last Night, all still today. IJUh, Tuesilay. — Drtuv arms for the Men in the Regt. that was wanting and other nessecary things for the good of (he Service which kept us btdsy aluu)st all Day— 14th, Wensday. — This Day did not do any thing. l.")th, Thursday — Tt> day three men Deserted from our Regt. likewise some more from the other Regis. Triday Kith. - Nothing uiaterial happened today. Saturday 17th.— No News— EXPEDITION AGAINST THE SIX NATIONS. Sunday 18th. — To day soiiio of our men found a v, «fe one was Imediately tied uj)and Ileceived noo Eashes& was again committ'd lothe Guard house, the other was Iroixid and (dosely conthied there to re- main to bo Iryetl for his life at the Next General Court jiiar- tial that Sots- Thursday 22d.— To day caiiie in one other Deserter of him- self and lia,d a, very plaiisaJde Story to tell l)ut was commit '. jMomlay 2(!th. — Kaiiul almost all last night and best |»a,rt of this day. Tu«'sday 27th. —Some rain fell last niglil and a, lit ( le to day by showers. To day we ha,d the a,gre<'a,ble news conllrmed of the jirisoners taken on the North Hiver -(leid. Wayn with 1100 men Siirjjrised (he (larrisoii at Stonv Pojn( killed 100 and took upwards of oOO Prisoni'rs he ha,d 4 killed and 21 Wounded there was not a Gun llred on either Side. Genl. i i 230 BEATTY'S JOURNAL. ■1; Wayn entered the Fort at 3 oClock in the morning the Grarri- son was commanded by Col. John.ston, liliewise we lieard that the Indians had taken 30 Men at Fort Sclmyler who was at mak- ing hay & afterwards was pushing down they Mohawk River in consequence of wliich there was a Detaclnnent sent off com- anded by Col. Gansevort to Conojohariii consisting of 205 Men and ~i Captains with 3 Days provision — Likewise we heai'd that there was a Major 2 Captains one Sub. and 15 Men taken Pris- oner by 7 Indians &; one White man at Sabbath Day Point or near it, somewhere near Lake George, the officers and 'men went out to gather huckelJjerries & was taken asleep— W(Misday 28th. — This morning (agreeable to the Sentence of a Genl. (/ourt Martial) at Troop Beating they three men was brought out to be Shot one belonging to our Regt. one to the 0th ]\Iassuts. & the other to 3d. N. York all found Guilty of Desertion, the troops was drawn up on the grand Parade the num belonging to the 3d. N. York Regt. was shot the other two was reprieved by the Genl. very warm to day. 29th. Thur.sday.- Raind a little last night but none to day, loday wn as far as l<\)rt Herkimer but brought no news of Inip(irtan "•-- i'::f .;';'"'■' ^^'^''" '- L leat of Journal inissin.ri Monday, August 9tl, V^' the Biver Tl,! 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Friday llUh.— This mornin^^ v«'ry fofjfjy and a !^r«>at deal of dew — Marchetl of (i oClock went 2 IMiles wjided the River about 3 foot deep proceeded on to Coiuhunto a small Indian town that was, but was Destroyed by our detachment last fall its 14 Miles from ITninddla. A little beUnv this town there is ',\ or four Islands in the River where the Indians Raised their Corn on one of those Islands our trooi)9 enoaniped with the boats & Cattle the li^jht Infantry went 3 IMiles from (!oniliunto where they encamped a little after [) oClock in the woods Middle good Road to day. Saturday 14th. — Marcheil this morninj^ at 8 oClock verj' hilly road for the Rijjht Hank arrived at the festri>y it, they had but just left it when we canu> in it but we did not catch any of them l>ut burnt their town toashes and the Detachment Returned. This evening we flred an even- ing gun. Sunday Mtli. — Very heavy dew this mortdng went on Cfiuird the Arm\ Remain at Onixpuigo to day.cpiiet no news Stirring as I hear of particular. Monday Kith. —This morning a very heavy Dtnv & fog which is very customary in this <'oinitry, was relieved of my Ouanl and the day proviul Exceeding warm to day, a heavy shower OI^PER^RMHRfH JULY 3J. 1779 LIGHT TROOP5 COMM/1NPEC7 BY GEN»- H/INP I i ir* XT' kJ _,,, , ^ UJ I _ _ _ i3& Z u u »- CLINTON5 BRIG/IPE If!' »/ m/n .„,« „„„„„„„ ^^ '^"'^ «IX NATIONS 23, evaded the riv ," ^'"^"^ '^v our 7).. , "" ""^ *^'« TusKn ii^'« -'- - 1:; n:^ ^^^^ '^-^^^^twS '^" ^^"' ^'- «•• 13 Miles ca,,neto /^'■"'^'''^••'•^^« monnt J ^^' '"" '^"''"n consisting, of 5 o. si' T''^"''^^'-^ S^'ttirel, T ^'^""^'"V ^^J i^ouses, l.e,e they h' , °* ^''« Settle,nent7ff *''^"«'-«<^ ea- «ncan.pi„,. ground "if " '^^ ^^-'''i^ ia fTon of " ^'"^^^^«-^« ^» a tanning wl «, h '"'^'^ ^^ ^^"^'^t farm "If ""'' '^°"'J'y«- covered a JittJe «' ^^ ^"'^''«'-« Ifot & " In , "'''^^'''^ "^^^-^ '^-t thrown ove." .tn"; V"^^ ^^^^-'' -- J • ft/'" " ^'^^'^ ^'-- ,«"^«'-^l but he wa " ""i^ *« «over ])im, ve ] 1^?- ' ^ '"^ ''^^'« '»« was a White , n an " ^^"^'''tled, we couJ, JjJ ;/ " ^'""'''^ "«- 1-^ Miles. '*''"^«^' i^onnet found near h '" '' '^'^"^^ '"^n VVenschtv J8-Ma,., , ^"'"-"^^^'ched to day "»« Kich^onnt! '''^"''^''"'"Ingaren- n, f-'<'-l it about 4te? T "■""'^'" «'--• a opT? '^"^--'. J>«na but not so /l ^'^^ "^ '^'"'ost as w, , '"'^'^ ^^i^^'-e Wo ^-jor Parr wi ,^ to' '" ^^"''" - -e iToy "' ^'" «"«q»«- 7'"e there we fo„ d\ "^' ^"« "I> the Ril,, ''f'^^^ ^^'^ ^'>""t 20 l,ouses 1 1 *" *°^» w«« burnt w,. "* ^^'''^^ «'« W'-nter tl,ev de4 -ovT' ''^'"" ^'»« Ind a J "' "^^^'^''^^^'J "f '^'•"'^'-•-^^.S'^*^"'^/'•-•eforeu:'^^,^;'^^ it last thfi l„,s „f ,, ^;''". " "n,l 1„.„ „., ' "'<> up f,> Slw„,„n,, '» s.„„i, 8,- mo . ::, «;"";■" .h Tlmrailav l".. we b„r, ;'.''";""»'' ""■» ■"".■Mi, I- ; , ^ ?'"; I"">I"» BO,." tile River, 4 334 BEATTY'S JOURNAL. N :^'Su \ ' '\ i;;:;^ ..." ■l I .* ! .. Miles farther at the Chugguuts we fell in with Genl. Poors uriuy who wiis ready to march, they had Burnt this Settle- ment which lies on the East side of the River about 20 hoiu'es made no halt Ikm-h hut went on 4 Mile Genl. ('lintons Army in front & Genl. I'oors in the rear, came to a Midlin^^ large Creek where we made a halt for one hour then marched on 12 Miles without halting & arrived at Owego about sun Down after a very fatiguing march of 22 Miles, this afternoon fell a Small Shower of Rain. Friday 20— Raiiid a little last night and Succesively all this Day therefore did not move: went a party down to Owego town which lies one mile lower down and burnt it consisted of about 20 houses. Saturday 21st. — Clear weather this morning hut a very heavy fog, marched of a little after 7 oClock forded Owego Creek which is reckoned one third of the Susquehana at this place, it was about three feet Deep & about 50 Yards Wide went thro' the ruins of Owego town crossed a pretty large brook went 12 Miles halted at a Small brook one hour for. refreshment. Proceeded on 3 Mi to further when we encamped at 4 oClock Opposite Fitzgei'ulds farm in the woods it a very fine farm Init no house on it nor any body living on it On this ground where we encamped Mr. Sawyers a Man who was made prisoner by Indians Along with his Neighbor Mr. Cowley Avho both lived on the head of the J)eleware. After the Indians having them so far on their Journey they rose in the Night killed the In- dians which was 3 or 4 & made their Escape, we saw the bones of the Indians. Since we came on the ground to day we met with a bad Accident, two of our Boats of Amunltion over set in the River & Danuiged a, good many boxes of Catridges & a few Ca'^ks of Powder — to Night went on Guard. Sunday 22d.— Marched of this morning 7 oClock, proceeded on crossed to midliag large brooks Arrived at Tyoga 11 oClock where we fomul (rerd. Hands Brigade encamped one Mile above the mouth of the Tioga where the was building 4 Block houses they other troops was encamped on the point which was (renls. Poors «fc INIaxwells Brigades we encamped on the Right of the whole, on our coming in to Camp we was sa- luted by i;5 Pieces of Cannon which was Returned by our two little pieces, on the River w«! found Genl. Hands Brigade under arms with a Band of !Musi(!k wliich played lieautiful as we passed by them we encamped on a. verv pretty piece of ground and Spent the Remainder of the day in seeing our friends in the Different Regts. , likewise when we arrived liere our In- fantry wc^ Disbanded & ordered to join their Respective Regts. , very heavy Showers of Rain this afternoon Marched 7 Miles to day. RXPEDITIOX AGAI.VST THF ^rv .^ Monday 2,,, .^ , "" "- ^> Aiioxs. 2,, tow., & the.-,. I? ■'■'''' ♦" Sllninoii.- ,vl,er„ ,, , '" "S" '•^t Ha qZ , ' ^ ^'^^-'''••i iJ'at three Onei i . t \ '""'^^ t^« ■iiiursclay 20 — Tiijy p ; •" (,'.>ocl ground but wool ''"^ *'^'^ "^°"tJ' of Tvo! ', ;-vin,uneof;u;S:^r':^;;;i-o.w,, 3,^,,^^,^ "o'tiu^- fountains, ,.oad«, ! I I ! II 2m HKATTY'S JO [J UN M.. I)eni«>H \«— Murduul this Day «l Mili'H within ajSIilesof 81i<»- moiiK wiiero they luul plaattMl ii jjrt'ut doul of (Jorii hfiiiits Ato "wliicrli wo fcustod v«M-y luturtily on, ilu'rr wiis KHvenil IndiuiiM Kiiw on our March to day, hut thi'y jnu«, likowi.so Major i'arr wlio was Advanced witli Iht^ Kill*! umii Haw a nuni- her of fires 6 or niilo a h«Mid which lio siippoHtHl tho Indians was at. went, on (fnard to id^ht. Satnrchiy, iJ8th. Very heavy Dew this morning did not move today till 'J oClock occasi or 400 Men and the Cohorn Avent of about 13 oClock in pursuit of them a,nd returned in the evening with [out] seeing anything of them there was another Squaw found in the woods who pretended she was lame & the Soldier came home to get some others to help fetch her in & when they re- turned the Squaw had hid away & the could not find her : the old Squaw after She was examined at Hd. Quarters they was going to send her to the Indians but she was so old she could not ride, from her looks and what we could learn she must be I think above 120 y(.>ars old, Our Indians built a house for her & we Crave her provision & left her. This Day we Spent here in i-efreshing our Men and getting up our provision but a great deal was lost, likewise Gen. Clintons l^rigado came in about 13 o(]lock this town lies on what the Call Seneca Creek. Friday ikl. —Marched this morning 8 oClock left the Seneca Creek a little on our left and in about >i Mile came to the head of the Seneca Lake which is a very pretty Lake they tell me it is i^ Mile wide and about 30 Mile long, we kept on the East side of the liake tfc great ])art of the time had a pretty view of it from the hills and keep near it all the way — marched 12 I\lile and encatui)ed about 4 oClock past over 3 brooks to day runn- ing into the lake midling liivge the Urst was a beautiful brook falling down the hill from rock to rock from great higlits the other two was near togather, most part of the land to day was Excellent w(! passed over ; an Indian was seen by f)ur Advanced Guard to day but made his Kscape about one Mile in front of our Camj) was a houst^ the Indians had Just left & left their kettles on the fire boiling Wne Corn & beans which we got but what is most rnmarkablc the corn was all ])urpl»!-- canu* North course to day - great many large rattlesnakes was killed toda.>-. Saturday 4th. --Ih>cd, orders last night t<> nuirch today.") oClock without the usual Signals of (hms tiring but it Raind last night & a, litth* this morning which preventj^l our nuirch- ing till lOot'lock when we Struck tents and nuirched kcM'jting tint Laktt Just on our left, nuirche near a North course but most Part to the East and last 3 Mile to the IS ' H ii 'k ;:5 240 BEATTY'S JOURNAL. West ; Destroyed several Indinn houses ic Corn fields to day on our march, jjassed 4 Urooks '.i of which was within 3 Mile of where we Started Extraordinary fine land we came over to day went on Guard to night. Sunday, 5th.— Had a very Disagreeable guard last night unloading Packs till near 11 oClock. Very fine day Vmt did not march till 10 oClock as we was 2 or 3 Mile in front of the Army & all our Pack horses aid not come till this morning nrirched to Kandaia two or 3 Mile Destroying two houses and 3 corn fields on our March. The Rifle men on entringthe town retook one of our Prisoners who was taken at Wyoming last summer who informetl us that the Indians left this place Thursday and he thinks there was about 1000 & he heard them say they intended to fight us at the next town. Just after they had taken him they was fired on by an Indian who knocked a Stick out of one [of] their hands with the bullet but he made his escape without receiving a Shot. This town is very well built chiefly sqr and Logs and midling compact got a great deal of Corn & beans here for the Army to eat, we encamped here about 1 oClock & chief of the houses was pulled down for firewood. Came over very good land to day Course North West by North near tin* ln,ke all the way. Monday, Oth. — Last night the whole Army Discharged their Pieces. This morning went very early round to see the Situa- tion of the place the houses was chiefly all pulled down for lire- wood the Appletrees wiii(!h is a good number & very old was either cut down or killd, likewis*; the peach trees but there were not many oi them ; among number of other Curiosities I went to see their burying ground which some of the graves is very curious, on(» in particular which I believe was some Chief or great man & was buryed in this manner ; the body was laid on the surface of the earth in a Shroud or Garment, then a large Casement made very neat with V)ords something larger than the body & about 4 foot high put over the body as it lay on tlu* earth and the outside & toi) was painted very curious with great many Coiil 'i rs, in each end of the Casement was a small hole where the friends of the Deceased or any body might see the corps wh as formerly about North for near nine Mile when we came n<'ar the foot of the lake and outlett which I understand empties into Cauga Lake, hero we halted as we expected the Enemy to Attack us and reconoitered the Ground very well before we proceeded but found no enemy there, we had to (He olV from our left and keep Close on the Danks of the lake Occasionented our marching any longer in Colums we again filed of to th(( left and inarched along t he Deach till we |ca,me| to Butlers building which is two or thn^e houses on tlu^ banks ol' the Lake in a vtn-y beautiful Situation here we again form4Ml Colums and marched thro a, (%)rn Held near where Ih*^ Men ha,d orders to pluck Corn as they marched thro which the did; wt! then proceeded on towards the town near S. W. ('ourse but our (ruides being very bad the whole .Vrmy Got into Ihe town before^ we did and was near Dark before we got in & (luite Dark before wo encatiiped. This is the Chief town in the Seneca 10-VoL. XV. il I 848 BEATTY'S JOURNAL. I 1 Nation, it lies about 1^ Mile from the Lake and about a West course, it lies on a pretty level spot but no good Stream of "Water near it, only one small Brook running thro it which affords but very little water, there is about 70 or 80 houses in it and built very Compact and the chief of the houses very good, likewise I heard there was 2 or 3 old Block houses in it but I did not see them as it was Dark when we came in and the men began Imediately to pull down the houses for firewood. I be- lieve the Indians liad left it several Days as there was not much aj)pearance of their being here lately; on the fli'st en- trance of our Brigade a young Child I believe about 3 year old found running about the houses which One of our Officers l)ickt up and found it to ])e a White Child but it was so much tand & smoaked that we could hardly Distinguish it from a Indian Child and was Exceeding i)oor scarcely able to walk it could talk no English noth'g but Indian & I believe but little of that the Officer took great care of it and Cloathed it as it was naked when he found it & could give no Account of itself only said "his mamy was gone" The men got very little plun- der The men got very little plunder (»r anything [in] the town as the Indians had taken everything almost with them the Chief [thing] the got I beiieve was one or two horses The name of this town is Kanadasago. Marched to day 13 Miles. Kauadasago Wensday 8th. — This morning canu» out orders that the men was to remain here all Day & for the Men to Clean their pieces likewise for all the sick lame &c to return to Tyoga properly officered : aft. 10 oClock ISIajor Parr with the Rifle Corps & the Cohoun was going up the lake to a little town called Kushay to Destroy it, I with a number of others went Volunteers and got there about 18 oClock found it about 8 Miles from Camp and the town opposite to where we lay two nights ago, the town consisted of about 15 houses toleral)le well built and all together we got here 5 horses and a great number of Potatoes Apples l^eaches cucumbers watermelons fowls «&c and found a great Quantity of corn here which we went about to Destroy, after burning the houses, but our party being lo Small Major Parr sent for a Reinforcement to camp Ave all lay under a bark hutt to Night or shed I believe the Indians had left it the same time they left Kanadasago it lies on the Banks of the lake very prettyly situated which is 4 Mile wide* here. Thursday 9th.— Kushay, Last night very hanl thinider an«l lightning and Rain but Clenrd up toAvards morning about l» oClock th<( Reinforcement arrived consisting of 200 Men & in- formed us the Army Avas going t<> march this mornitig the Vol- unteers Imediately. set for camp leaving Major Parr and the rest to Cut the corn, and Just as we got to Kamidasago about EXPEDITION AGAINST THE SIX NATIONS. 243 11 oClock the Army was Just a marching of after Destroying all the houses which remained & corn we marched a West course from Kanadasago thro most part [of] a IjOw swamp en- camped about 5 oCJlock on a very pretty brook after mareliing 7 Miles; in the evening Major Parr Joined us from Kushay. Friday, 10th. — Marched this morning oCIook each brigade was ordered to leave a small Detachment behind to bring our Straggled horses & cattle, we marched thro a very low swamp chiefly timbered with Maple & beach about 5 Mile when we came to upland pretty good great part of it no trees on but great quantities of Wild Grapes growing, 3 Mile farther we came to a Small lake called Kanandaqua which is I believe about 5 Mile long & one wide runs N : & S : we crossed over the outlett which was about 3 foot Deep & about 20 Yards wide, soon after we came to Kanandaqua town, which I believe the Enemy had Just left as the fire was Yet burning we halted here about an hour & burnt the houses which was about 2") and very Compact & Neatly built but no good water near it then the Lake, we went about one Mihi farther to a, number of cornfields and encampmedal)()ut4 oCIock came 10 Miles to da> and about N : W: Course, went on Guard to Night— Hungry bellies and hard Duty now Avhich I think we may cnll hard times The Seneca lake I was told by the Surveyor is .lust 30 Miles long and t Mile wide. Saturday 11th. — had the provision Guard last night which was very Disagreeable, this morning the troops marched at 7 oClock went l)ack to the town & took another road, I remained on tin- ground with my-guard to further on the stores till 11 oClock when I had leavt* seviM-al Ddxes of Amtinition l>ehin(l which. I hid, did not overtake the Army till they was encamped at Hanyaye about 5 oClock after marching 14 Miles near West Course Some part of the land to day good and some but Mid- ling Hanyaye is a. pretty llttlt* C'ompact town of «)r 10 houses lying near the end of a Small lake running near N : & S : and about as big as the oilier I^ake at Kanandaqua and plenty of Corn & beans, when tht> Rifle IMen entered the town then; was a few Indians Just made their escape left their Packs & Dlaii- kets & potatoes Roasting in the fire. Sunday 12th.— Tlmnder last Night and Rain and this morn- ing it Raind till 10 oClock when it cleared up and the Army marched at 11 leaving all the heavy Haggage & pack horses excepting a few of the strongest which was took on to Carry spare Amunltiou & some Provision & tents what was left was stored in tlie Indian hcmses &'a('apt. & oO Men left with it ; the Army on leaving the town crossed the outlet of the lake which was not very large ami then formd their line of March 344 BEATTY'S JOURNAL. and proceeded on very good land in general and course N : W by West 5 or six Mile then to the S : of West towanls evening and encamped at J>ark after marching 11 Miles— Today I heanl there was an other town & Corn Destroyed on Kanandaqua lake nearly as big as Kandaqua and 2 or 3 Miles from it ; on this days march a party of the fclnemy kept just a head of us as we could Discover their tracks very fi'esh and the water muddy where they had crossetl. Monday 13th. —March this monring (i oCloek and a very heavy Dew on the Grass and the morning very Cold, in al)out one Miles marching came to Adjutse town lying near a small Lake a Jittle to the Northward consisting of 10 or l.j Houses ; here we halted made fires & drew 8 Days beef, after a little time fatigue parties was sent out to Collect the Corn in houses to burn ; about 10 oC'lock we heard a. few Guns firing in front, thetroo|)s was Imediately formed and marched over the Inlett of the Lake a very bad morass & Creek anil a large hill on the opposite side where we found tlut Indians who wrt,s formed on this hill had fired on the Surveyor & his i)arty & had Mortally wounded one of his men; the Rifle l\[en Rixshetl up the hill & the ilnemy maile their Kscipe soon as Pt)ssible leaving behind them their Packs hatts Arc which tiie Rifle men Got, our ]iri- gatle uuirched up to tlie toi) of the hill and formed the line of battle where we halted till the Army would get over, here one of our Men came in wounded who infornunl us that Lt. lioyd with his party 18 RilliMueu & 8 INIusquet men of our Regt. who was sent last night to reeonoiler the next town was intirely cut to pieces, a little tinu^ after IMurphy came in who told us a very strait story about it in this manner: Lt. Boyd with his party went on without any lnterui)tion till he got to the town about Day break when In; found it Kvaciiated. he then sent 3 Runners back to inform the Genl. au«l he retired a little in the woods in sight of the town concealed to try if he could not catch a prisoner, hesoonaftersaw 4Indianscom(> in to the town a horseback, he sent 5 or (i Men to take Ihem or kill them the men flred on the Indians killd & Sculped one and wounded another anil look a horse saddle Sr bridle, lie then sent of two more Runners to the Army but they soon Returnd to him & informed him they had seen 5 Indians on the road, he then thout proper to return with his party to the Army which he expected to uuH't very soon, he had not gone far before he fell in with the same Indians which he lii-ed on. theyrun on before him and he pursued them Slowly & every once in a while he would conu'( in sight of them and Are on them & so they kept on till he came to this hill in front of an camp about rj of alMile where the Indians flred on the Surveyor when he heard our EXPEDITION AGAINST THK SIX NATIONS. 215 Drums iiud thought himself intirely sufo but to liis great dis- iippointmeiit foniul a large party of Indians found them be- hind trees lie Imediately formed his men for Action and be- gan a very heavy Ih-e which histed sonio time but the* Indians whose number was so far superior to him surmunded him and made prisoners or killed the whole excepting a few wliich came in we found 4 or 5 of our men on the ground ]")ead cS: sculped and it is supjjoscd that Lt. IJoyd was maiht prisoner, the Enemy had a inimber kiiid as the men that was hid in the l)ushes saw the Indians carry a numbtirof in blankets — After the Army had got over the Creek we marched on to Cossa- wauloughly town 7 Miles; our Advance Guard just Jifterthe entereil the town saw some i'lvc Indians we all halted had our Pieces of Artillery drawn in front then Advanced but found nol)ody in the town. Avhen it Avas about Dark the '<> Pitices of Artillery was drawn up and tired all together with round shot to scour the woods. This town lies on a Branch of the Chenesee River and consists of about -."i houses very well built but almost new. th(^ hous(>s was Chiefly puHd down for firewood, (bourse N : W : one or t wo man of Ijt. Boyds party came in to night. Tuesday 1 1th. —The whole Army was underarms this morn- ing an hour before Day & remained so till sunrise ; about 7 oClock fatigue parties was sent out to Destroy Corn which was therti in great Abundanci! and bi-ans, about 13 oClock we uuirched crossed over the branch of the Jinasee Kiver and came upon SI very beautiful Hat of gr(*at «v\tent growing up with wild (frass higher insoiu»* places than our heads, we mai'ched on this Hat 2 MiU' and ("ro.sseil they Jinese»> River which is ai)out as i)ig as the Tyago but very Crooked, left the Hals and march 'd tiiro the woods 3 ]\IiK' and arrived at Chenesee Town whidi is the largest we have yet .seen ; it li(>s in a Crook of they River on extraordinary good land about 70 houses very (rom- pact and very w(!ll built and about the same numb«»r of out. houses in Cornfields &(• ; on entering the town we fouiul the i)odyof lit. ]ioyt. Boyds head was int irely taken t)f and his tsves ])unched out. the other mans hed was not there, they was stabed 1 siii)ose in 10 Difererit places in the ]k)dy with a spear and great gashes cut in their flesh with kniv(>s, and Li. Boyds Privates was nearly cut of iV hanging down, his finger and To(> nails was bruised of and the Dogs had eat part of lluiir Shoulders away likewise a, knife was St ick- iuginJit. Boyds body They was imediately buried with the honour of war. Wensda,y I'lth.— The whole Army went out i hih niondng (i 1^ I "If \ I 240 bp:atty's journal. t,ll \ih : :w ! *^| \> 1 o(Jlock to destroy corn unci was out till 13 oClock. there was ]ier Miles u[) the Narrows where we encami)ed about sunset while we Stayed in the town wt; Ixjryed the lame Squaw which I mentioned on our going, it is supposed she was Shot by .some of our men likewise the Old Squaw that we left liere had built or got built a neat little bark hutt where she lived, the Gen«;ral or- dered to be left her almost a keg of llower and some meat which was done an«l I supposed she will live in .splendour. 248 BEATTY'S JOURNAL. J ■ lfr:j liiiill Friday 24th. — Clouday like for rain this niorniiif? march'd about 7 oClock up the Seneca Creeli very Hwaiupy bad road crossed over tlio J)ivi(iintj ridge and caiuo on tlio waters of tho Susquehana tliat is Spring Creek wlii(;li eiui)ties itself into Tyoga a little above Newtown at the mouth of this creek wo arrived about 4 oClock where there was a Small Garrison es- tablished of al)out 200 Men Avho had come up from Tyogo with six days Provision for us, they had erected a Small Hattery or Fort Just on the point where the lay with 2 Field I'ieces and their Provision ; on our coming to the i)luce the (rarrison saluted us with lliirteen Pieces of Canon which was returned with the same Number from us and we encamped here, and drew each officer & soldier one Jill of Whiskey after a fatigue of near one Month without a drop, likewise we drew full allowance of 13eef for the lh"st time. Saturday 2.")th. — In consequence of Spain Declaring war against Great Britain and of the late generous Resolution of Cyongross of raising the Subsistence of Officers & soldiers of the Army. The General ordered a Feu Be Joy to be fired by the army this afternoon at o oClock and likeAvise he ordered to be delivered to the officers of each lirigade one of the best oxen there was & 5 Gallons of Spirits : accordingly at 5 oClock the troops was drawn up in a single hne with the field Pieces on tho Right tho Feu De Joy began with 13 discharges of cannon and then a running fire of the Musquitry from the right to the left of the line Intermixed with Field pieces but it did not please the General and he made tlie musquitry fire again afterwards the officers of each Brigade assembled and Supped together (excepting (fenl. Poors) on their ox and five gallons of spirits and spent the evening very agreeable. The officers of our brigade assembled at a large bower made for that purpose Iluminated with 13 pine not fires round and each officer atended with his bread, knife and plate and set on the ground Genl. Hand at the head & Ct)l Procter at the foot as his officers suped with us in this manner we suped very hearty and then went to drinking our spirits, and the following Toasts was given by Genl. Ham! -The 13 Sisters and their sponsers— The honorable the American ^Jances led down by Geni. Hand and performed by tlie rest midlinjj well then each ollicer returned to their Qrs after kicking uj) a Small Dust of Striking tents &c. Sunday 20th.— Did not feel very well tin's morning nfter my frolick but was ordered on detachment but itraintl alittle which prevented our going. Col. Dearborns (Jomand came in to day and brought in two squaws I'risoners and left one Indian and one squaw very sick on tlie Caugalake, which they could not fetch along the Destroyed five Indian towns on the <.'uiiga lake midling large and very well built in general and Destrojed a great quantity of Corn. Monday 27th. —The Detachment that was a going yesterday Paraded this morning 7 oCiock under the comand of Col. Cort- land and went up the Tyog.i 8 Mile and took some Boats with them and loaded them with Corn &; pumpkins and sent down to the Army and Destroyed a great Quantity more and then returned a little after Dark— This evening Mr. Lodge the Sur- veyor came in & told us Col. Dutler lay all night within 5 miles of here and would be in tomorrow likewise the Boats arrived here from Tiogo to transport the sick & l»aggage down. Tuesday 28th. —This morning all the sick was ordered to go down in Boats toTyogo, and the Lame to ride down the worst horses, the same Detachment that was up the Tyoga yester- day was ordered up again to day and a very large comand was ordered to go down the Tyoga to Destroy Corn ; Just as our Detachment Paraded Col. Butlers Comd. came in and in- formed us that they had destroyed on the East side of the Cauga ]jake three Capital towns and a great number of scat- tering houses and Destroyed a very great quantity of Corn the houses I am informed was much larger and better built than any we have yet seen, and i t was a very old sittled Country as the had great number of Apple and Peach trees which they likewise Cut Down — Our Detachment marched up the Tyogo 5 miles above where we was yesterday and biirnt 2 or 3 hous(>s and Destroyed a little Corn on each side of the river a little before night I w^ent up the river about f) Mile farther but found no Corn and returned where we found them enca,mi)ed in one of the corn fields but had no tents. Wednesday 29th. — slept tolerable well rose early loaded two boats with corn which we had with us and set of down the river about 7 oClock arrived where the Camp was about 2 2r)0 BEATTY'S J(M^RNAL. oClock Vv^hero "\ve found the Army had left hi the morning, here we lialted jibout 2 hours coheoted Home horses uiul killed a RUiuber more likewise sent down a Boat which the Army had left. Marched of from there witli a Determination to join the army to night,at the time we arrived at Shamung it was Dark liowever we march'd on thr(> the Narrows a very Dificult road to pass and arrived at the main Army about 13 oClock at Night which was encamped 3 Mile below Shamong. Thursda,y 30th. — Marciid this morningU oClock halted within one Mile of Fort Sullivan on the month of Tyoga and sent for our INIusick & Coulourslikewisfj found the men ina proper line of March then march'd on with Musiok playing and Colours Hy- ing and encamp'd on the same ground we did before. When our troops passed th(* Fort the Garrison was paraded and tialuted us with i:'. Pieces of Cann(ni regularly tired, afterward the same number was return'd by us, then three Cheers from the Garrison Tlu' officers of en.ch Regt. had a Dinner paraded for Jiem in the garrison wliere they Imediately repairt'd and Dined and took a hearty Drinkof (frogandwenttosleep- since we left this ( ol IShreve who commanded had a very strong picket fort ma ie h»'re surrounded witli very good Abattees and the 4 Block houses for tlui four Bestions wlii(di Comanded each River and all the men was encamped in the Garrison- Just been from Tyoga thirty-five Days and from Tioga 130 Miles. October 1, Frichiy. — lay in camp all Day resting and Cleaning our selves. Saturday 2d. —This Day a Number of officers was sent to Wioming to prepare for the reception of the Army and a Num- ber others went on other buisness Sun(!ay 3d. — Orders came out to day for to have all the Stores loaded iu boats and ready to nwirch to morrow morijing with tlio Army, at six oCiock The* Hospital and sick to go down to the river this afternoon this Day a large fatigue Party was turned out to Destroy the fort, which they did effectually by pulling lip the i)ickets and casting them in the river and burn- ing t he .Abattees. Monday 4th. -This Day a little rain, f^hief ])art of thf Army mar(^h'd, otdy left a suffi(Mt>nt (luantity to iiuin the i>(>ats marched al)oiil 8 oCiock crossed over the T>ogn and a little while after ('rosstnl thi' river to the Hast side and j)roceeded on midling goo«l road to Wysaukin when they incamped 1 went in the l)o;its and got to Wysaukin two hours before the Army and nil enoampe(i iogctln'r; liiis place was formerly a small set t lenient but Destroyed by the Enemy. Tue.sday r)th. -IMie \vln>le of the Army was *>r(ler«'d to go in EXPEDITION AGAINST THE SIX NATIONS. 251 TJoats tin's morning and we set of about 9 oClock Down tlio River, our Refj^t. bringing up the rear of the Army and a little after Dark encamped on the shore, Our Regt. by themselves the Army Chielly in front where we lay all Night. Wensday Gth. -Started midling early this morning but did not overtake the Army or at least Head Quarters but passed a Number of boats eneampVl Just at Dark on a. small Improve- ment wiiere we staid ail Night '24 Miles from Wycjming. Thursday 7th. -Embarlied tolerable early this nuirning pa,ssed several small improvements (jn the river whieh luid been but now Destroyed by the Enemy. Arrived at Wyonj- ing al)out 5 oCiock where we found Chief of tlu; Army en- camped, we imediately J^isembarked and incamp'din our pro- per place -Wyoming bjifore it was Destroyed by the Enemy was a very i)retty settlement and very large e.xcrellent land it lies on each sidt; of th(i river aiul iS veiy long Chief of the in- ha,bitants have left the settlement what few there is here Erectetl small huttswhere they liv- .ery uncomfortable I think, the Iidiabitanrs had a very severe l)attl(*with the I'^nemy be- fore ihey Destroyed but was Defeated by which nu-ans the Enemy got PossesHlon of the settlement and Destroyed it the Iidiabirants had a ntimber killd which left a great many Widows in the i)lace, since the Daltle thcty have erect «'<1 a very go().dd get no waggons to carry our baggage then'fore liad to break upoiir ('hestsaiid Cr«rryour baggage on Pack horses Tht' Army did not march till ',) oClock in the Afternoon when the set of for Eastown the Army was very much Detained on Acrcouid, of getting on the Amunition Wagg<»ns and some [of j the (i(>n- eral ^(! of the Groat swamp 17 Miles from Wyoniiiij^ when^ wo «(n o( Mock those fresh wa^itfons h'.dptul on the l)Mf^;^a^e midliuj^ well, in marching? about n IMiliM-auie to Laruiirtis tavern itbeiu^the be^fiuniufj; of the set tiemeut of a<'lnisliau < 'ouiil ry, which appeared (o um very stranfj^e her( w e halted in fi field l.V hours to refresh Then uuirched on very j^ood roads !) l\lile(hro a thin set t li'd country and about r> (>(.;iock arrived at Hrinkers Mills wheiie W(* had a larj^e Stort^ of Provisions for this Army, and hei-e tlu* had a suuill i)icketed ftu-t whert* they had store houses in to keep their provisiitn, and a suuill (iarrison of INfilitia, as soon as we was euca.mpe Drew Provision this ("venin^f. Thursday llth. Ilertf we f^ot a few more waf^f^ons aliiust sufTlcienI to carry all they baf^f^a^jje Marched to.j t he liij^h pri(^es of Articles whetluu- they would ^ive it oi- no. aftir a < 'oiisultat ion of an hour or two they came to this i-rsolut iiui i lia! 1 hey would not J'urchasn of any tavern ke«'i)erany liiiiior or provi> ion whiltion the uuircli EXPKDITION AGAINST THE SIX NATIONS. 253 to Head Qu.irtiT.s Sickens Excepted— Orders came out for Uu' soldiers 6i ollicers to be as Chsau as possible lo iiiarcli into Eastown. Friday 15th. — Marclie«l this nioniinfj 8 oCJIocit ba^jtjat^e all in the Center thro a very good road arrived at Eastown about ;> oClock— The Army marcdied thro tiie town in ample order and encanii)ed in Dii'erent plaees, our brij^ade encainpcMl up the Laihiabouta Mile oil veryt^ood^^round— I wasmuc.h very pleased to see the rosolutii)ii of the ollicers so strictly adhered to, as 1 did not see a slnj^le soul enter a tavern wliicii was a {jreat Dis- appointnuMit to the Inhabitants, as tluiy had lai Hevd. Dr. Evans Siitible to the Occasion —likewise (ten!. Sullivan and (he -'..st- ern army had the thanks of (Congress, went out in i lit- (%>niit ry to day and got H(i(rkwhea,l ('akd Monday 18th. —To day the Kegt. was Mustered for '*• Montlis and the Day was taken up ('hielly in ma,king Muster rolls&c - I'art of my (Months wns found to d in our nuips the "shades of death," by reason of its u/rkness; liotli swamps contain trees of amazing height, viz., hemiojk, biich, pine, sugar maple, ash, lornst, etc. The roads in some places are tolerable, but in other places e.vceedingly bad, by reason of which, and a long though necessary march, three of our wagons and the carriages of two Held pieces were broken down. This day we proceeded twenty miles and encampetie8 into the I)elawar<». The Moosic mountain, through a gap of which we passed in the Great Swamp, is the dividing ridge which separates the Delaware from the Susquehanna. Tuesday, June 23. —The Army continued at Camp Fatigue until two o'clock, r. M. , on account of their )^reat nuirch the preceding day, many of the wagons of the rear guard not gett- THE SULLIVAN EXPEDITION. 259 ing in until midnight. A bear and a wolf wei'o seen by a New Hampshire sentinel, and several deer by a scouting party, but none were shot In the forenoon a person arrived who in the month of April last had been taken prisoner near the Minisink by two Tories, two Tuscaroras and seven Delawares ; this poor fellow, after being carried through a long tract of country, n,nd experiencing tiie severest usage in being cruelly tied or bound or otherwise ill treated, had the good fortune when getting within one day's march of Chemung, to make his escape at night when th^ Indians were asleep; he was obliged, however, to leave his onl., son and two other boys behind. In relating this circumstance he was greatly affected. For forty s. This day we marched with regularity, and at a distanci^ of three miles came to the place where C'aptain Davis and Lieu- tenant Jones, with a corporal and four privates were scalped, tomahawked, and speared l)y the savages, fifteen or twenty in number; two boards are fixed at tin* spot where Davis and Jones f»fll, with their nann's on each, .fones's l)esnjeare«l wit li his own blood. In passing this melancdioly vale, an universal gloom appeared on the countenances of both officers and men without distinction, and froui the (syes of many, as by a sud- den impulse, dropt the sympathi/.iug t<>ar. ( 'olouel Droctor, out of respect to the deceased, ordered the music to|>laytlie tune of Rosliri Castle, the soft and moving notes of which, together with what so forcibly struck the ey<', tended greatly to (111 our breasts with pity, and to reuMW our grief for our worthy departed friends and brethren. The words of tlie ct'lc- bratod Young, occurred who are b(>ttera,c(piainted with the «lisimte than I am. Thtirsday, .Tune 21. —Was introduced to Colonel Zebulon But- ler, the gentlemen of whom much has ))ec.n said on account of his pt^rsevering conduct in opposing the savages. Haail about the bigness of a three pouiuler, curiously cut out of a maph; Ivuot. The use of this instrument is to knock i>eople «)n the scidl with, when overtaken in a (^hase. Heing 8aint. .lohn's day, a nund)er of Free-masons met at ('olonel Proctor's nuir- quee; at his requt>st (thoi:gh not oiu> of the fraternity myself) read for tliem tlie Rev. iJr. Sndth's excellent sermon on Masonry. Saturday, June 20. —Between ten and eleven o'clock last tdght there was asnuill a,larm ; two Indians were discovered advancing towarnt inels Ih'ed on them, but the savages esca]>ed. C'aptain .lehoiakim with two other Stoukbridge Indians and live soldiers of Colonel Cilley*8 Iir- ]lf) Ion THE SULLIVAN EXPEDITION. 2fi1 regiment were tmut out on a scout. Dined with the officers of artillery. A rock (llKh) whicth was caught th»i prectMlin^; evening, on the tahh', which measured two feet nine inches and weighed twenty- woven pounds. Sunday. ,1 une 27. —Agreeably to yesterday's orders, preadu'd at ten o'clock, A. M. , n<*ar the Fort to General Hand's brigade and Colonel Pro(!lf)r'K regiment ; (fenerai Sullivan with his suite were present. Ca|)tiiin .rehoiakim returned ; he met with no success. This day, with the three preceding, exceedingly sultry. Monday, .Iune28, I*. M.—N«nvs arrived of a family near Cams' Tavern, between this and Easton, being part of them killed and part of them taken prisoners by the savagt^s. Tuesday, June 39. Early this morning the account we liad yesterday was confirmed by th(* arrival of Mr. Steel J). C (t. of issues who says that of the family, three women were carried olT,and that asonof ])r. LtMi lie's was scalpeii th i hours of two and four o'clock." The orders of the sixth instant referred to, are: "Lawnuice Mill(>raiid Michael Kosebury, inhabitantsof Sussex county. State of New .Itu-sey, being tried by a, general c(tnrl nuirtial, held at Easton, on the third instant, of which Hriga- dic^r (letnu'al Maxwell was jjresideiit, for enticing soldiers of the American army to des(inion, they are guilty of the cliarf,^<'S exhibited, and «Io unanimously sentenci» them t<» siitl'er death. The Conimander-in chief approves the sentence of (h(» court, but postpones t he execut ion of it for a few days. He at the sa,ine time returns his thanks to Litaiu salvation, and tlie great impor- tance of a duo preparation for another world. Thursday, July 1.— Before breakfast visited the convicts; si)ok(* to them on the realities of Ijeaven and hell, and the jus- tice and mercy of Goil ; Miller appearetl still more penitent, and freely confessed the sentence of death passed against liim to l)e just. The other excused himself and insisted much on the innocency of his life. Mr. Kirkland and myself waited on the (.-omnuinder-in-chief, in order to recommend Miller to mercy. His lixcellencj* was .so oJ)liglng as to inform us that it was his purpose, upon account of Miller's wife and nunu^rous fiimily, his decent behavior ou trial, the recomuu^ndation of the court anf course (!on versed with them on the most serious subjects. Upon arriving there, the military bt-ing underarms, arul a number of the inhabitants present, it fell to my lot to ad(b'ess the spectators, after which Mr. Kirklaiul prayed. Rosebury was t lieu turned oir ; he died to all appearance the Siime stupid nuin he was at the first of our visiting him. Poor Glider was much agitated at the sight, expecting every moment the same punishment. He was«>mployed in eomiiiending him- self to (rod — upon hearing his pardon from the comnutnder-in- ehief reatl, lie was greatly alTeetetl. (Jn recovering himself he (expressed the utmost thankfulness for his great delivi'ranc»>. Tlie scene throughout was very alTecMiiig. I'"'ri(la.y, July 2, r. M. -An experiment by the (feneral's per- mission, was made by Colonel Proctor, with a grasshopper on l>oard one of the batteaux, with a view of trying the nature of shot on the water shouhl it be in'C(>ssary Avhen going up the river. Four rounds i.f canister and eight of round, were dis- charged, which fully ju'oved the utility of the plan; it plainly appearing that the enemy's force, consisting of tlie greatest nuui.ierof boats, would be hereby totally frustrated in their THI': SULLIVAN EXPEDITION. 2o;j lor- of I he lis- iuir design of impediMg our progrnss. Tlio >liington for our head, go on from con- quering to conquer. Hark! what voice is that which I liear';' It is the voicti of encouragement ; permit me for your aninui- tion to repeat it dist inctly : "Our fithers trust «mI and tin* Lord tlid deliver them ; they cried unto Him and were delivered ; they trusted in Him and were not confoundinl." Even so nuiy it be with us, for the sake of (Christ Jesus, who pari y dined to-day, two skulls were shown us winch were pick* d uji near the Held of l)al t le, and wit h a variety of other human bones had lain unbin'ied for twelve months past. From th(> appearance of the skulls whicli were most shotiklngly gashed and bruised, it is evident that the poor creatures must have suiTered amazingly. Towards evening two soldiers re- ported that they saw four Indians al)ont t hree-quarters of a mile from OeiuM'al Poor's encampnu'ut. Twi> small parties were sent out to mak»* discoveries. Wednesday, July 7th. A soldier of Tolouel Shreeve's regi- "•mt going out a hunting, aft* ■ get! ing about thre<> nules »'s- pled an Indian. The Indian being on the opposite side of a deported the occurrence to the (jren- eral. In cionsequenee of wliieli three parties were ord«fred to bo in readiness on t lie ensuing morning to seout dilTerent way:^. Tliursday, July 8tli, A. M. -(ienerals Handand Maxwell, (Col- onels Proctor, Jiutlerand Shreove, with the number of other l^entltMnen, agreeably t(» proposal, rode up to Colonel Court- landts, where, Ix-intj joined by him, (feneral l*oor, Major Fink and others, ami having; the benefit of a proper escort of light infantry, we proceeded up the river four miles further to take a view of the noted jdace where the battle was foui^ht July y, 1778, between (Jolonel Butler, with his T«>riesand the savages on one sitle, live hundred in number, an«l our Colonel liutler, on th(i other with three hundred of the inhabitants, who had formed tlu'iuselves into militia companies, having nothing but bail nuiskets without bayonets. Our [)eopIe, sallying out of Forty Fort, prooeetied to Wintermnte'sFort, where the enemy forming tluur left and extending their right quite to a swamp, were prejmred to receive the defenders of their country. Uur Colonel Butler, having judiciously drawn up his men in line ot battle to oppose the barbarians, a severe tiring ensued ; six or seven r»)unds were in a few nu)ments dischargetl on l)oth sides, when the enemy's centre, fallen a l\>w j)aces back and apart «jf their right liling olT, our p(>ople su])posing that they had intention of surroumling them, instantly got confused and notwithstanding the spirited exertions of their Colonel, a re- treat took i)la('e and ended in a general rout, which gave rise to a most horrid scene of butchery. Out of our party t)nly one hundred escaped ; among these was Colonel Butler. From nuiny circunHtanc«'s it appeared Wintermute's Fort proved treacherous, old Mr. AVintermute with aH his sons and about twenty-llv«^ others who composed tlui garrison, having on the enemy's approach delivered u]) the fort, without the least op- position, tlu' major part of whom immediately join«'dtheenemy and took up arms against their friends. Moreovcir it was alleged that they corresponded with the enemy many months before. The place where the battle was fought may with pro- l)riety be called "a place « if skulls," as tlu^ bodi«!s of tlu^ slain were not buried, their bones wen^ scattt'rt'd in every direction all around ; a great number of which for a few days past hav- ing been pieketl nj), were decently interrcMl by our people. Wo l)asse(l a grave where seVenty-five skeh'tons Avere buried ; also a spot wln're ftmrteen wretched creatures, who having sur renntation, and his won, ^ , "^1;'" . """"'"" '^ " --of >ood vvh.ro h,. is u,.own. Tu 'T'"'^'"' '" "'" n.-i.^hlu,,- ^^^on. H,.nrys Widow an! ,. ! ;;;;?^;;: *-"^y ...n.s a.;;;:: --e killed. (Vdonel .) is >n ' . .f 'rf ^'^ ''"tchnnn'; , "'Kht. noxt .htyoapirnlaiod Tl ''^ '" '"'^''^y f'orf, ^fha oaine in their wiiv ... • '"'"^""<« "f PVfrvt).,,. . ^ 26G ROGERS' JOURNAL. I :i I to kill and wretchedly to torture to death, persons of each sex and of ev hundred and fifty men with a field piece were order«>d to reinforce (Colonel Read. Tuesday, July KUh. — A letter was received at headquarters ™'' «f"''.IVAN EXPEDITION. the precoAliufr evvnhnr f ' 867 t^«tacJiiiit.iir ..f • i ''"etuion Of Afo! "6 '>^ stmt away '"■■Klay, July 18,1, _ . " "' "'o Monday, July liuu r- . ' '"^ ■r..e.;„u ':;;';;«•'"'« ■■e.er.er,! four t ,^r: r"'^' """ With two o , '^""^'^"•">.' of Kngl/s,; «'['••'• •"• ''^'" Pn-vat.; '• """""•«'«! they „.ou ■;,:'"'• •■"l""i» fo,- ,.,,- """"""■»« "ft,,,, ,l,.y|,„ • ! m ROr^ERS' JOUIINAL. at or near his house, a^ they were bending their course that way. Saturday, July 24th. — General Hand arrived with one hun- dred and twelve loaded boats. On the river they api>eared beautiful aw tliey approached the vilhigt; in jiroiier divisions. Those with field pieces on board discharged several rounds for joy, which in the surrounding woods produced a pleasing echo. The (;Jouiniander-in-r!hief in i)ublic orders returned his cordial thanks to (funeral Hand, Major Conway, Captains Rice and Porter, and others for their great exertions in thus bringing forward the stores of the army with 8\ich expedition. Also expressed liis gratHful acknowledgements to Commissary Gen- eral Steele for his attention and activity in tlie business. The troops were directed to be in readiness to march on Wednes- day morning next. TIk^ di>serters from the German regiment, having been tried by a general court martial whereof General Poor was President, having been found guilty, were sentenced as follows, viz. : live to be shot, two corporals to bo reduced to the ranks, and the remaining twenty-two to run the gauntlet tliroughGeneralMaxwelTsand General Hand'sbrigadesand the regiment of artillery : the resi>ective punishments to take place on Monday next at four p M. Sunday, July 2oth.— No preaching, it being a very rainy day. P. M. — Visited tlie criminals. The whole jip|)eared attentive to what wj s said, but very ignorant of tho.se things which ap- pertain to religion. In the orders issued this day is laid down the line of march for the army from this place to Tioga. Gen- eral Hand's brigade, which is to be considered as the liglit corps, is to move in threecolumi. sand keepsomething less than a mile in advance of the main body. General Maxwell will ad- vance by his left, tlien General Poor by his right,tlie flank guard on the right to consist of a field officer and two hundred men in two divisions, the (lank guard on the left to consist of acap- tain and sixty men in two
    • "*" '''^ postpone,! until t ^''^** "''^''^ *'*• "<^«'<^1 a PhiIa(J..i,.i.j """tomorrow P Ar f'"oni thptn 1.. 1 , " *'o''««qnenpf> ,,f '-'^neraJ buj. '■""> >vit„ Plea, ,: L**,",; :j; ;'"-""-^ ti- wiow „i:t,™ '" ""■ themsel,.;, "", "™n'"i"(? ii. case of „„','' ''''"■'''"'' ''''«' l'»ti.io„ w"/;, ",™ - "-•,. an,, c!, ?•':' :•; ;."»''"Sn,-,h "■"'".. act Of ';;':," """■■" ••'«•■."■-" ,n:r::; ;■'''■" ""."luct a, ,ve,l a« M„u if "ri" " "'■"> ''""-t "n , ■ 'f 'T' Without lltiTttT ",f '""'' """•'•V "re ^'""■'•"■'""'tio... Poor wa; nrSr. ''"''^ '"•'"'^''^'- whereof r-''''^ ""*' ^«n- «mnmn(ler-in-Chfef abso- i'as le m mr^ i: ■■i 870 ROGERS' JOURNAL. lately declares he will not in future pardon n deserter, or one who, thoutrli his time be expired, shjill quit his corps without a proper discharge from his commandintj ollicer. " Instantly after the aVjove was made known to the criminals, I called in to see them, aniortliiimb(M-lantl, which is only twenty miles ilistant from tiie fort, there wen; only ont- hundred and lifty men to make a stand for the protection of the wo!uen and children, it being impossible to get them off; when the express came away they expected to be attacked every hour; the enemy had collected all the cattle; and abund- ance of plunder of every kind. Inan action after thecapitula- tion, Captain Hawkins lioon and fourteen volunteers wert; killed and scalped avitl a few wounded. Saturday, July iHst. — This morning every department of the army was very busy in preparing for a movement. About one o'clock 1*. M. the whole marched from WycMuing agreeably to the orders of the 2.")th. The Ihu't, under the (Command of Col- onel Procitor, consisting of one hundred and t\v«'nty boats, ai)- peared most beautifidly on the river; ia j)assing the fort there was a mutual salute which gave universal satisfaction. The country we came through to-da.y, though genei-jilly a wilder- ness, alTords a pleasing prosjiect of great improvement in a future day; we passed several plantations, no houses of any kind standing, being all burnt by the iMiemy; from the road we occasionally saw the river, which excit«>d agreeable sei.sa- tions. Crossing Lackawaiuck creek, which is in breadth about sixty yards and fordable all times of the year ; it empties in(f) the Susquehaiuiah ; encamped for the night near lht> same on a beautiful plain at Lackawanick, having marched from Wilkes- barre ten miles, and reaching tht; iilain Ix'tween the hours of five n,nd six. Our course this day N. N E. The light coi-ps. which agreeaiily to general orders were '■<> march in three columns, were by General Hand arranged us fallows : — Kil- eventh Pennsylvania regiment and (Japtain Spalding's in- dei)endent company advanced Ijy jilatouns from the centre of a line formed by them, and const ituted a, column to pro- ceed on the nuiin road. The (ferman regiment and ('aptain Schott's independent corps from the right of the said reg- iment, formed a column and marched on the right of the Kleventh, having their rigid Hank covered by one-third of th(^ light infantry of the Kleventh anacli coliinuiand llunkin^ party liad proport ioni'd to tlitMi* Ktr(Ui<^th rosi><>i;tivtily a isiuall party advan<;(>d in front, tlio sainit (o bu ohsi^rvt'd if possihW* nntii our arrival at Tiojja. Sunday, Aufjfust 1st. — Tin* pr»'oo«lin{; ni^^lit vory rainy and /it tiiiU'S iincoiunionly heavy, felt, very cold nn«i uncomfortable, which n>ay b(> att ribnted in a threat measure to sieepin^^ on the tjrt)und and gel t infjj a ^real dea! wet. (leneral trand this morn- ing issued directions to l)e strictly <>bs to assure the litrht troops that experience has taught h'.ni i hat nuiintaining a good countiMiance and a lit- tle perseverance, which from their known valor, he has every reason to e.vpect will ensure success against the kinil of enemy they havt* to oi)p(^se, and thai turning their backs, h>t them be presseil ev«'r sodosely, will end in t heir utt»'r ruin. " HetwetMi t he hours of two and three v. M. the fleet arriv«>d, which, owing to many unforeseen ditliculti»'s,eoidd n4)t reach the Lackawan- ick sooner; two boats, one loaded with ammunition, the other with provisions, were sunk; the ammunition and provisions were saved. At three o'clot^k 1". M. our line of nnirch recom- nn'ncetl, which, as we had all our Ijorses and cat tit* collected, must have exhibited a grand spectacle had there been any «lis- posed to take a view of the whole. The army being ol)liged to proceed in Indian llle, and llu> pack horses oidy. Judged to b<> about two thousand in number, must have formed, accord- ing to tlu> opinion of many of the oflicers, a line of at least six nules. This day we iiuirched seven miles, and arriving about dusk at t^uialutimunck, we pitched our tents for the night, contiguous to several tine springs on a, cousid(M*ably U^vel spot surrounthnl by mountains and close l)y the river. Otir course litis day principally 2s. The road we marched over was ex- ceedingly ba.d ; we passed two places called the Narrows, pre- vious to our reaching the first (whidi are one milt* in length) ; a very great curit>sity presenteil itself to view, viz., a cascade or falling spring. The water descended in great nbundaneo anil nma/ingly rapid dt>wn a rock, intersper.setl witli cliasms, . '.>out eighty feet high ; the ear was agret>ably stricken by the constant soitntl created by the tlescending water; the (hstn,nce between the first and second Narrows is three miles, whicli are one ami a half miles long. The ritling was mucli better than at the first Narri>ws, which was very stony ami in several places BO sloping jis tti have rendered it unsafe to ket*p on horseback. The soil of this country in general is loose and ricli, abounding ''''^'•^ ''^'iJJV.W '" fn.,..s„f HIUM.M ''-Xi»f':/)/T/().N «''"<1 (liick l.nisi «'UStii|y III ''"*''-> '^M'" ii.iliir ■<'•' uikJ / "■^'•••(•uhly |,,(J r (I .'.rood power uiid "■'"«• mostly ''\0(<. |||y.s,,|/ <•'()< I. I\J oiir J '■•"" ii.-ihi) '"•S Noiiu, of wliiv, '"■,;':"'^".nf wish and i • •t'l .so '<• il K''ii.'r.i II V J '""■|"IJi|y<,|-,.^.,,, 'II 111,. \VH, lu ijii <'!• .s <.,! •■•»"spi,.,i„„s 'P' ahrt.jist ,,/• "" whose wisd WHS 11 t'l'W y 'f,'liijr \vo;d.' "■' '>!'iiultu 'J'l "■^. d. -(),.,, ^■'■oiind ,1^ liot MJ hil^r •••^•'.s iioi arr .'"'•''^'"" ^'roMninin """ly of (1 >n- ifivinj. had "xirs after s •''■' and liiii K- <'oloii,.| cm '<'|iank *-f^i- '■y .s r "parks kept o<,nf 'i^«" of /I oil I ) oti a ycry f,.,j iiiiuill "Jirjsc, • I ions ni^dit "^'"" "Very, hhif,, .11,1 H' L'Jl \i. •■ «<'\('rai Ji, fc'"v«. an a '*^»' rea.soi "^''^••s 1)11 rst. ^''\ ciofik in fh ■;''f,''istiird._The|,V} " »'y "(-•- few had nia, *' I'JJiin body af ";^''"' HHwr nmrrh Uijcl^ -Hl.s; h I>«'liai "iipari .son «w/imps, s< "'S; Welia.J ^Pof we ha,,J tJH. „, ^^''^'» NlliKh ee P liili « and 'a two or til «^Pl<'a.siir,.,)f ^, r a Kort.'' hi I viz. : HutI ■ell, \\ nuiouii tlio re,st '» f,'(MU'ral Ii '""•'■"*,' many ndJHc. "'"''•ml.ie ^vay ,| coi ^*"' "loiinta "*'. trees stale! •<■ Woods H oro.ssed s, "»•« interspersed ,j y »uid „f va Ills Wer 'o I'lOllf if. falls oir • ■' v.iw^neo Severn I I - .m """"ink, and a f e t'niiilk Ii,„. ,., '" ^"ff'ir mapi,. ,„„, "•I't'aiiisoi 'y<'i'd.s helow wl vv Hnialler on t'.S. in its I >"ilk. Tunkl "ptM y e water nit •'""i "litter 'U>oJe8 in breadth. ^ 274 ROGKRS' JCMJRNAL. The piaoe where we cronsed it, about three-quarters of ji mile from the Susquehannah, into which it empties, was very rapid. The path alouj; wliieli we came and on each si(h^ of it as lar as we coulil see, wild {jjrass had tJ'"o\vii iu abundance. Some places, owiutj to the herbafje, emitted a most fragrant smell, and we frequently had tiie pleasure of viewing; Uowers of vari- ous hues. Hazelnuts were ripeniuf^ for a long tract of country in auui/in^; quantities, and beyond a doubt nature has been equally kind in causing these wilils to abound with otiicr things delicious to the taste. Several tleer were seen, both by the oHicers and men; one came runinng close l)y us; none dared to lire, it being contrary to oniers. Two privates inth»< right column, having each shot a fawn were put un«ler guard as it o(!casioneil a small alarm, and unght iv not prevented l)e atteniled with bad consetiueuces. The country all along aV)ound8 with snakes, particularly the rattlesnake and black- snake. At two o'clock V. U. , we arrived at Tunkhunnuuk, and encamped on the banks of the Susquehannah, about a mile from where we crossed the creek of,the same name. The lleet got U[» between the hours of three and four. This day we marched twelve miles, course N. N. W. Wednesday, August 4th. —Tl e light tr(»opH marched at live o'clock in the morning, and the main body at si.\. Soon after we .set out we entered upon the third place since we left Wyom- ing called tlie Narrows, a iidlt^ a,nd a half in leirgth, a very bad, stony passage. These Narrows oi ilefiles are on the west bounded by the river, which upon that account when the water is very high cannot, w«dl be travelled over. On the ea.st they are bounded by exceedingly lofty and seemingly impassa- ble mountains, (jetting (dear of this' ^vas (|,i,.f III l»('tW0('Ti tj 'i«' rwfx'ii <'«'(li2 U' (lays, w,. j,,„| •Ativan, of^vainr. () ^f the |)nft ♦'•*'l lllil.'s. O 'neiny thouirl '"ff our iislwi '^'i IK) real (Ji «('v.'ral fJvi II ■iiiaii Jfaiis.'ll st'overies wtr 11 rli] a I't'port.s ( '"" "f tlw .vstHHp J iir I> Jiill •^'»>'uHias,„Hlu.prt •"»vre an<^"• liglit disi,el« th ight or <'on('oalod f dark.' till late 1 1 "f,'s did not ><».•! ts not ,,,.,.i^, iiii ill I '■'•fJTfli, ) <>" tlic cast ""iiidcd ,,s 1 1 •' <>!• narrows tli "'!'• usual t I mving tlu "PpHai-.'d rati ";;"-'i-r,lcnics, thouK'i ''^'•'-qiiartci '".•"•f'li (ill half •'III' afrcr. \y^, >*'>i'a iiiii,. fftvcll,.,! ,,v '••"•'•' >^^>^ we ascH.Klcd •HI- more i.crp,.„dicul »^'" the mount iins Innd «'i- a III SOIUC li]ti( '""lisidrMvihl, a St C( •■'■ 'llid loftr run meadow. About ••rosscdasiuall '"'•view of f|„. ,„ ♦'*>l<>jicl ifartl c(u Were as f •'^ '^■«*'-y indi/rer f'P'" part of tl two mil, ■•''It, in otlu>r "I- cre,>k tiaiued T •» places wl <'-""i Hiack Wal le country. f| ■^ '•ieli and fit c ""^ l^otto.u, w, le or til ey s n lere t]i( ■ff""ent on its return f, us,.arojr(,, („ok ''"•'my last fall "i> le to, orui is rath. <'f>iif(^ss to I I' ''-'•'Krlitly named '•»•', which ev '•om the top,,f ti '"•^'••tfact of wild. ""^e.'s it will •''T one wl "it'nt are als "'"">""»ain th,.p| so K^'vuliial as tl visible, the, I '■•'"'■'"">,' the f,„,t '<' ascent. '1^1 •'•^•••'"I of tli,M plains of \vv,jj '•' '"oiinfaii ">i"irain i iisin^r,s<,,,,j 11 I )e i '•'«'S ni\-ev, 'S , weentere"tainiug ()„.,„ on und thirty f,et, ami erenc,., take '^'><.VC(iiiioreor I rgest i" "lianieter b «( ''""wi(han,,ther. |,Ht '"tlon woodi,i,„, ^^■•''^"""lea.Hl twel Ween tweiit \-e (•(.,.(_ 270 ROGKRS' JOURNAL. I:!' Notwithfstandin}? tlivse trees, t lie bottom is called Sufjfur Bot- ioTii, on account of ilm Sugar IMaplc. Alon^? tliis bottom tliere f^njws plenty of a root called ssweet Sicily, of a Hinular taste witli anise-seed and very useful. On tlie mountain and in the bottom we saw several spots wliere the Indians had encamped ; fresh Indian 1 racks wcii^ discovered and one of their canoes was taken nj* by JNlr. Lodge, also, by some of our soldiers, a raft with a pair of moccasous. An engagement was expected throughout the day, but granting that the enemy had a fair view <^)f us, of which we had not the least doubt, they sulTered us to pass uninoleste«l, notwithstanding the many advanta- geous i)oststhey might have occupied in annoying us. From the foot of the mountain to Wyalusing, the distance is one and a half miles. Wyalusing, which we i'«'ached in good season, con- sists of about one thousand acres of clear land anui/.ingly fertile and containing beds of extraordinary Ihic Knglisli grass. Since the present contest tlie town, whicli was inhal)ited by i\Joravian Indians, has been i)artly sided in the town, there Avas also a tavern and other public buildings ; all of which without excep- tion were demolished or rafted down the Susquehannah. No sign of even the smallest hut was left standing. These Iii' ians moved olT with their families towa.rds the Ohio. On this fine open plain, like a bed of down, the main army encamped The light troops marched a nule further on, contiguous to an ex- cellent spring, the place abounding with good pasture and dis- tant from the river about half a nule where we made our lires and took up our abode for the night. This days march was nine miles, course north, 80° west, or northwest by west. Wyalusing i>lains are exactly fifty ndles from Wyoming, agr»'e- ably to the acttud survey of Mr. Lodge. The country here- abouts i': excellent for hunting. Friday, August (ith.- This day the army halted, a party of thirty men fiom the light corps with a comnussioned oflic»M' were sent out on a scout aiul returned without nuiking any discoveries. Towards evening I rode to headquarters, where infornuition had been received of fotir hundred and fifty Brit- ish troop-i from ('anada. having joined the Indians, also a great body of savages from that qtiarter having been implored so to do by Colonel Brant, a devoted servant of the mi\u who bears the title of the " Defemler of the Faith." May the Lord give him that faith which Avorketh by love. Vfsiteil Colonel I*rocloron board tlu' "Adventure," an*l feltlmpj)y in lindingall the fleet 8afely arrived anil m»)ored along the shore of Wyalusing plains. THE SULLIVAN EXPEDITION. 2T7 The eveniiifj rainy, Avhich contiiunMJ almost the whole niglit. Through the (•oiiiitry the nights and niornings are g<>nerally foggy ; when we were in Wyoming, anomy thicket. Having waded through tin* creek an\v Passage, on account of stone and roughness, which we have met with since we left Wy'diment from them. ^[ouday, August !)th. — The main army nor reaching Wee- sanking till ten o'clock, A . M., the light troops did not leave it until one-(]uarter of an hour afterwanls. (Considering our ad- vanced position, Ave were under .soiue expectation of a visit from our tawney neighbors. Howev«'r, we passed the night without being disturlied. Soon after we set out, we were a 111 tie obstructed by a swamp. Afterwards, as usual, our time was employed in rising and descending mountains ; .sonjetimes nuirciung by the river, but mostly at a considerable distance froiu it. The land was without (exception rich ; J)ut none of the timber, though of various kinds, by any lueans nigh as large as that which nmy be seen between Wyoming and Easton. l-Je- tween four and five miles from Weesaidviug we came to a hill called 13reak-neck Hill. It is an (exceeding iwirrow ami side long i)ath along a very high mountain, alioiit a quarter of a mile l<»ng, wil h scarcely room for man and horse to walk in, and in case of a misstep nothing seejuingly could preserve froiu instaut death, as the fall luust be at leasr, one hundreyed last fall by Colonel Hartley's detachment. Owing to the mis- take of the guides or some other cause the first plains were jL THK SULLIVAN KXPKDITION. 2T!> passed. It was then jiul}rout three miiesabovt* Weesaukin^. The army beiuj^ formed as tisual we proceeded sometimes in sin {^le files, and then in double, through a thicket till we cntenMl those beautiful plains where the Tioga branch unites itself with the main river. On this level spot stood Queen Kslher's palace, burned by ('olonel liarrley last fall. Over tlu)se plains the army marched towards the mouth of the Tioga, in order of battle, the ligiit troo[)s l)eing Joined by two three-pounders from the n^giment of artillery. The view of this was grand beyond description, as the ground for a great circuit was Icvi'l and the grass high and green. Drums were l»eating, fifes play- ing, colors flying. Getting to the^ mouth of the Tioga, we found it in width one hundred and forty-two yards, and the water mnch deeper than had been imagined. Verdant plains in our rear, the flowing Susqiudiannah on our right. Our- selves in the Tioga or Oayuga stream, with a line neck of land in our front and mountains surrounding the whole, afforiled pleasant reflections though sejjarated from friends and in an enemy's country. Surely a soil like this is worth contending for. Possessing ourselves of the north sine column on the banks of the Siisque- hannah, and another on those of the Tioga banks. The land in general very line. Ha,ving jidvanced a mile and better, our tents were pitched from river to river, judged to be two hun- dred yards. Just below our encampmejit we took a view of the Indians' carrying p'ace,thirteen yards across,so called from their cari'ying or rminated by a mountain. On this tract an Indian town fornnirly stood ; it was destroyed by theui- selves. This day we marched five miles, course due north. Saw Oaptain .Tehoiakiin, who with four men had come thus far forward the day before. He picked up one or two horses that had been left behind by the savages. Captain Jehoiakim's three Stockbridge Indians left us at Wyoming. THE SULLIVAN KXPKPITION, 2H\ Thursilay, Auf^iist l'3tli. — Ro(1h to th«' other ('ucampiiieiil. Tlu' scouting; parly \vhi<*li went out tlif cvtMiiti;^ bctor*- with f^aptain (.'miimiiis, returned ahout tliree o'clock, v. M. Tlie accounts Ijrouf^hv by them of Chemung and t he seeiniii'j se- curity of the Indians ther»! as well as of sonic white persons, to}|et her Willi tiieir lields of <'oni, eut. , iiidiK-ed the (Tciieral after hohiinj^ a council lo deteniiine H) surprise the villujj;e it possible. Accordiiifjfly bet ween nine and ten o'clock ut nif^hl, the major jiart of tli<*arniy marched with the utmost silence for th(3 place with the f 'ommander-in-< Miief. his family consist - inj^ of (xencirals I'oor, Hand and others, (feneral ^faxwell lie- inj^ unwell, tarried behind. To have been of ilie party myself was my fervent desire, but 1 could not petition for it to be j^ranted, after Ijeinj^ requested by (ieneral Hand to stay and take charjje of our family baj^jj^aj^e and stores, which, among stich domestics as we are blessed with, was the necessary duty of some one. ("aprain (Jummins"s part y brou^^ht in with them two fresli scalps lately taken by the lndian>. the crowns of each only cut out. One, from the thinness of the skin, must have been iiu infants. In this day's j^eneral orders appeared in Hub.>-:tance the following: "As the army will soon be <*alled upon to march ag.linst an enemy whose savage barbarity to our fellow citiztnis, has rtMidered them proper subjects of our resentment, the (Ieneral assures them that tliough their num- ber shoidd even be e(pial, which he is sensildi' cannot be the case, yet it is his lirm oitinion tney cannf)t withstand the bravery and discipline of the troops he has the honor to com- ma,nd. Nevertheless it ought to be rememiiered that they are a secret, desultory and rapiil U»\ sei/.ing every advantage and availing thesmelves of every defeat on our jiart. Shotild we be so inattentive to ouv own safety as to give way before them, they become the most (lang<'rous and most destructive enemy that can possibly be conceived. They follow th<^ unhappy fugitives with all the cruel and unrelenting hate of prevail- ing cow.irds, a,nd are not satisfied with slaughter until they have totally destroyed their oi)ponenis. It therefore becomes every officer and soldier to resolve never to lly befor(* such an enemy, but di^termine either to conquer or jierish, which will «-ver insure success. Should they t lius determine and thusact, nothing but an uncommon frown of Trovid(Mice cun prc^vent ns from obtaining that whi hron^lil lo camp on horses, an Indian scalp warliof)}). Upon our repairing to tlie banks several savages were by dilTerent persons di.-'covered retreating along tht> mountains, taking with them four or live horses. A detachnuMit from the light trooi)s in the upper and two. Jersey regiments from the lower encamp- ments went in pursuit of t hem. Hut agreeably to the old adage it was similar to looking for needles in a hay stack. Their foot steps were i)lainly seen but their persons were invisible. They killed and scaipeil one of our nit>n, a lad employed as a driver; his body was brouglit over soon afterwards. One of our soldiers was wounded and a bullock was shot. The In- dians are eiiendes fruitful in stratagem, secret in their designs, and capable of taking i-very advantage which the situation of the ground or our own inattention may give them. 1 forgot to mention the suppostxl loss of the enemy in the battU; on Friday. A jacket of one of them was j)icived up bloody and shot through. Also a hat. One or two were seen tf) fall and afterwards to be carried olT by the others. From these cir- cumstances it is imagined that they had seven or eight killed and wounded. Monday, August Kith -This morning agreeably to orders of the 14th. nine hundreil pickt^l m(>n, with a suitable number of commissioned and non-commissioned otTicers under the com- uumd of Generals Poor and Hand marched off the ground in order to proceed upon the main branch, to nn^et the troops and boats, whicrh, under the command of (feneral the illustrious character who with his army lirst took posses- sion of th.is i)ost on behalf of the United States. Tuesday, August 17th. -iiast night the light corjjs were sev- eral times -darmed l)y the sentries. Twi»'e 1 got up. SiiuiU ])arties were sent out by Colonel Hubleylo reconnoitre the en- virons of th<" camp, and returned each tiiu(* with an accfumt of the sentries mistaking either horses or some other moving ob- jectsfor Indians. Two gun,-< were discharged by the party hia. His name was Phili{) Hel- ter, by trade a biscuit baker. Wednesday, August Ibth. — Very early this morning by rea- son of yesterday's occurrence, several small parties with cer- tain directions were sent out ditferent ways under enterprising oflicers to bring in if possil)le or kill some of the dastardly cruel lurking foe. Last night a sentry discharged his musket at an imaginary Indian which caused the infantry to appear under jirms; got uj) myself, soon retired again to my tent and slept very sound till smu'ise. At eleven o'clock, A. M., preached a sernnmat our encjimpment in commemoration of the doath of Captain J,)avis and Lieutenant Jones, vide observations of Thursday, July SDth. JVesent, ffeneral Sullivan and family; (ieneral Maxwell and family; the 11th Pennsylvania regiment, artillery; members of Lodge No. 19, with many other gentle- men of the army. A short time after sermon attended to the grave the IkhIv of Philip Helter, adch-essed the soldiery and went to prayer; the day ))eing very sultry, was, after so much preaching a good deal overcome. The parties sent out in the morning returned without doing anything material. Thi.s night one gun was fired which occasioned a small alarm. Thursilay, August l!)th. — Parties, as yesterday, sent aVjout a month as we were unpre|)ared to meet them sooner at Tioga. The consequences which must result may be easily stipposed. The first grand design of the expedition must in a great measure prevail (fail). No preach- ing to-day by reason of the troops arriving and preparations making for si)eedy departure. With General Clinton came only two of the Oneidas, Monday, August 2nrd, A. M. — Visited the sick and wotuiiled. Dined at home, Colonel Butler and other gentlemen l)eiiig with us. 1*. M., spent with Dr. Gftmo at General (,'linton's Marquee, About five o'clock in General Poor'.s brigailc, a soldier flashing his gun, it went ofT, and at a consideral>ie dis- tance shot an otHcer, as he was standing at a tent door; he in- stantly expired ; upon calling to look at the body, wasinformed that he was a married num, his wife and five children residing in New Hann)shire ; a sad misfortune. By this day's orders the 4th Pennsylvania regiment and Rifle Cori)8 are annexed to General Hand's brigade. Two humlred and fifty men pro- perly offlcertd, exclusive of boatmen to be left as a garrison at this ])lace, Colonel Shreve appointed to command. IMysclf ordered to ofTiciato as chaplain to the garrison at Wyoming. This is in consequence of the dispersed state of the iJrd J^enn- sylvania brigade and the majority of those who are together, being at. ached to the light corps, whose duty, after they leave Tioga, will be such as to render my presence* unnecessnrv , us no opportunity for preaching can i)ossibly occur, 'i'liese con- siderations caused me to conij^ ly withoiit much hesitation. Tuesday, August '^Uh. -This day nothing material occurred except the universal hurry throughout the whole in i)repiiring for a mandi. Accordingly,!'. M. , tents were struck, horses loaded, and »>very mf)vement necessary for the new movement took place. Owing to the numbers of the |)a(^k horses bcin^f lost or otherwise nussing, General (.'lintons brigade wasjuioriy supplied. Wednesday, August g^tth. - The troops which were this lore- THE SULLIVAN EXPEDITION. 387 noon to irinrch Jifjfrepably to yesterday's di'-eftions, were by reason of their not heiiif^ i'roi)erly ('(luipped, or(lereassing through an uncultivated country, etc. However ardent my wishes are, yet my fears mo'-i' i ban counterbalance. The Kifle and I>igl>t Corps nn)v- ingolT with the sound of the lioi-ii, appeared highly pU'asing, the nuiin body following in their rear about one mile, added a peculiar grace. Would to (iod they were iietter supplied. Ca|)tain Ihish. lb-. Kinnersley and myself ereub(iisan«l Lieu- tenant ('ol«)nel Reignier commanded (he llaidving division on tl>e right of the army. Colonel Ogdenand TWJ ^M^" 28S ROGERS' JOURNAL. mi V Jf Friday, August 27tli. — The Army yesterday moved but three milvSH; marched again this morning about seven o'clock. The great parade and legularity which is oljserved, must unavoida- bly in the end, letting alone all other obstacles, greatly defeat the purpose of the exi)edition, considering the coyness and subtility of the Indians. The garrison at Fort Sullivan is very short of pj'ovisions, the salted beef much tainted. Divers cat- tle which since our arrival at this post have strayed away, were this day discovered by a scouting party sent out by the com- mandant. The party coukl bring none in, as tliey were ap- parently as wild as deer. Tiie past night very cold, this morn- ing, till late, exceedingly foggy ; and from about eleven o'clock, A. M. , till four p. M. , very sultry. Saturday, August 28(h. — A party which was directed to search after strayed horses and cattle, early this nu)rning drove into the fort twenty four of the latter. A great blessing indeed, as there are in the garrison about twelve hundred souls, men, women and children included, and previous to the twenty-four cattle being drove in, but live were left and those but poor. About dusk, sixty boats, most of them having many of the garri- son on board, set oil' forWyoming for'provisions and other neces- saries; took passage myself with ('aptain l^ush, on board the "Adventure," where were fixed as conveniently as circum- stances would permit Captain Carberry and Adjutant Huston, who owing to their wounds and much i)ain were exceedingly uneasy; spent a very disagreeable niglit, as I had to sit or stand in a cramped posture. t-l- ■' ■"— —r- ■ 1, i -1 ■ \ .y n^ „\ \ ■ •N r \ V \ .5"d-5>^ m^m ■..t-.-------.-^»»--'*'""»-^H if S^\€^^' os^c^W^^ c/m.£t^J^u^ e-//^ 6a^c^-^ V^'^ ff^/^ yf^ ^^^ 2^e ^aZ^ {^eJra^i^^ ^^Ly^^ny ^B y •t. ■««*■ ■MMr -i h t .1 - LETTER OP Captaii William Gray, OI" TUK FOURTH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT, With a Map of the Sullivan Expedition. f m 19_Voi,. XV (289) 11 .i4 m^^l ii IITIiH letter of Captain Williajn Oray, accoinpanying a draft of tlie lint' of Colonel William Butlers march, Oritober 2(1 t() 16th, 1TT8, in the possession of the New York Historical Society, is given in the Records of the Sullivan Expedition, published by the State of New York.] (2iH)) I ^><>.^— iW>l**iriw<**ili i ^»ymim FOURTH PEN JS SYLVAN 1 A REGIMENT. 291 CAPT. WILLIAM GRAY'S LETTER. ScHOHAiiA Oct 2Sth 177H Sr. I Reed yours of the 20tli Inst & understand tlio Contents & have Accordingly Sent you a Draught of Part of Schoara, Part of the west Branch of Delaware & I'art of Busquehana which is all that I Can Collect. 1 sheweil your Leter to Col iJutler who has Promised to Let me Have Leave & men to Asist me to Survay the Roads you mentioned If possible, which I Doubt not but it will. If so I shall write to you as soon as I l)egin I had Neither pencil or Indian Ink to shade the ilills which ar»j Very Numerous as there is nothing Else after you Quito the waggon Road, till you Can Reach Unendilia the Road or path from thence Ononaughquaga is much Petter as it gos all the way along the River. As to my linding out the Varyatiou at this place I imagine that it will be very Difficult as sun is not to be scene for at least one hour after he Rises & an liour before he sets However 1 will try my Best I shall now give you an Acct. of our March & Expedition to the Indian towns as well as I Can. We Marched from Fort Defiance on friday 2d ult with a l*arty of men Consisting of the 4th Pennsy. , a Regt. Part of the Rifel Chore & some Malitia in Num})er about 200 -Oflicers Included, alongthe Line you see Marked on the Draught, wit'nout anything worthy Notice till we (!ame to Unendilia which we found Kvacuated, from thence we Mnrched Down the River Susfiuehana for Orjonaughquaga, the (Jliief Indian town where we thought to Start a Party of Savages & torys By Surprise, but we Hapjiened Unluckily to be Discovered by Some Scouting Savages who nuide the best of their way & as they knew the path Better than we Did & had Got the start So far we Could not Come up with them though otir Scouting Party traveled all Night, to no i)urpose, we Got to Ononaughquaga, on Thursday the 8th T'lt. About 10 oClock at Night which we found Evacuated Also in the Greatest Dis- order Everything Seemed as if the had fled in the Greates Haste. Next Morning we set the town (winch T'onsisted of About 30 or forty good Houses in) in flames Destroying therein .*. &'1 «» ' ..-f I '111 V I 3i)2 LETTER OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM GRAY. Great Quantitys of Housc^hohl Furniture & Indian Corn, After the Hurniu^ of the town two men of t)ur party went out to Barcii for some Horses tliat were jjost, & not niindinfj^ to take tlieir Arms with them were fired on from a tlu«;l\et bv some Luriiin^^ Indians who wounded one of tliem (that is iSiuee Dead oi the wound) on wliielj (Jol. liutler ordereil Capt I'arr witli a party of Rifel Men to Go in 8arch of them but they Could not Come up with thorn tiiou^^li tliey Rhirched five or six miles l>i»\vn the River 8etin}^ tier to a very Large Indian Couneil house in their Return, the same Day AI)out '2. o. Clock we marched from Ciionaiigliquaga up tlu^ River too another Town (Uilled Cunaiiunta (liurning Some Indian Houses is (Jorn on the Road) from tlientje we Marched Next morning Early Leaving it in flames, but that Night & the Day Raining so terrably that it Rendreil Every small Run both DitTiouait & Dangerous in Crossing but when we (Janie to the River below Unendilla (as Pr Draught) it was Dreadful to see so Large a stream to the Mens Hre.asts & very Rappid «fc Rising at the Rate of one Inch P Minet, bat by the Pressing Desire of the men to Get over & the Deligence of tlie officers witli their owne & tlie Pack Horses they were all Got over Kafe which if we had been but one lioure Longer we Ct)uld not liave Crossed & God only icnows what would have been the Dreadfull Consequences We Marched that Evening up the East side of the Riveras far as the Scotch Settlement l)urning all as we went along that Oonld be of any nfie to the Enimy. We Could not March thence oil Sunday by Reason of the Great Rains on Munday we Marched burning some Tory Houses before we Set out & Encamped in tlie wood tliat Night. Rlarched Early Next Morning but when we Came to Delaware we Could not Cross it but was obliged to March up the N. W. Side of the River & the Pilot not Knowing the Road & Night Coming on we Lost our Road about five or six miles & had to March over two very Large Hills before we Could Get to tlie River again However the Party Got Home on Saterday the 16th. TJlt in Good spirits After a march of Near 300 Miles in Such Terrable Weather Almost bairfooted & Naked, we suffered a good Deal for want of Bread as we had not any of that very nsefull Articles for four Days, you Doubtles May see a more Particvilar Accf of this at Head Quarters but I have Endeavored to Give it as True as I Could. Present My Best Complinumts to Capt Scull & the Rest of the Party & Let them See this. & I am Sr. your • very Hul. Servt. WM. GRAY FOURTH pp:nnsylvania IIP:GIMEiNT. 3JKJ p. 8. If you wee Col. Stewart Shew him this my (Jonipli- iiientH to him & I Desire lliat he may Leave My AcctK. weth you as I hope to see you My self soon To ROBKUT EKHKINK Head Quarters faverd by ye . Revil Dr .Jones On public Service i^^l (4 Uf ■i'l^i M\ ' 1 ■■'.'. ! "'-'■■ • • •> i i ■i 1 (294) i, 1' JOURNAL (»K Lieut. William McDowell, OK THK FIRST PENN'A REGIMENT, 111 the Soixtliern Oainpaign. 1781-178^2. m (2^f>) mm ti! (I I I! .11 ■h 11 Ml [The following journal of Lieut. William McDowell, of the First Peun'a Regiuient of the Line, copied from the original in possession of John McDowell Davidson, Esq., of Delavan, Illinois, is of more than ordinary interest and value, as it fur- nishes many facts concerning the Southern campaign, not given by other diaries of the Revolution.] (2W) FIRST T'KNNSYLVANIA UEfJIMKNT. 29? LIEUT. MCDOWELL' S JOURNAL. t Vovktown [Penn'a] 20tli May, 1781.— This day we left York at 9 o'clock in the luuniiiifj with about Eight Hundred EfTectivo nieii under the couiuiaiul of Gen. Wayne and encani[)ed 1 1 miles on the road to Frederick Town. 37th. —The (ien'l beat at sun rise and took the line of march - and lialted near Peter Little's Town ; it beint; 14 miles. 38th. —The troops took up the line of march at sun rise. Marched throu^jh Tawney Town & halted near I'ipe (Jreek : being about 14 miles. 39th. — The troops took Tip the line of march at li o'clock in the morning, &; eiicamped on the Is'. W. yide of iManochac^y ; 15 nules. ;JOth. —This day continued on thw ground, the soldiers washed thenjselves & scoureil up their arms »Sc accoutrements. At 7 o'clo«^k tliey were reviewed by Ueu'l Wayne, 3l8t. — Took m) the line of march at sun rise, passed through Frederick Towa, Maryland, where there were a number of British Olllcers prisoners of war who took a view of us as we I)a,ssed through the Town. We ma«le a very respectable ap- pearance. Wecrossed the I'otomack at Rowlands Ferry, were obliged to o.'oss in bad boats, one unfortunately sunk loaded with artillery .Sj a few men in whi<'h one serg«'ant and threi- men of our Reg' t were drownded. Encamped on this side of the river, a nund)er of us dined at the Tavern, or Ordinary, as the Virginians call it, the night proved bad & we could not pitch our tents. IH miles. .Tune 1st. Continued on our ground nut il 4 o'clock in the afternoon. IMoved ."i miles towards lieesbiirg. 3nd. -('ontinued on the grountl until evening, it being very wet and disagreeable. ;h"d. Took up the Hue of march at 10 o'clock A. .M. passed through Ijcesburgh Avhich is but a very simill T«)vvn and not built regular. We encamped at ( Joose ("reek : being M niiles. 4th. Marched at six o'cltx'k in the tnorning, had orders from Oen'l Wayne to leave our heavy Itaggage at this pla(M>. Mr. ("Joxe's Mills,& the sick of the l,ine und.'r the care of a, Hnr- geoii ; marched through a low country, roads l)eing very b/td in (M)nse(pnMice of the rains we had a few days iiel'ore, A; en- oumpud at the Red House. 10 miles, Prince William ('<»unty. ^1 f1« hll 208 McDOVVKLl/S JOUHNAL. ."ith. — A wot Jiioniiii^. ('U'ur(*il up ulioiit 10 o'clock A. M. MiircluMl at Olio o'chx^lv l". .M. , jn'octHnlod 1\J iiiilt'S toward I^ip- ahanot'lv, wlioiv wo lay out without auy kind of sholtor. Vi milos. (ith. - Marohod at (» ocjoi-k A. M. !) milos, J'"'arquar County. 7th. ContiniH^d o:i our (ground in oonsociuouoo of a hoavy rain. 8tli. Took up tho lino of luarcdi at .^uu riso, ntaohod tho North liraiudi of Rapahanocdv at 10 o'oloiik, tho Troops wadod tho river and procoodod 2.") udlos. Cidpopor Oount»'. Uth. — Took up tho lino of nuindi at si\ o'clock A. M., crossed tho South liraiKdi of llapalianock and procood«>d 5 nnlos into tlio country — tho country vory i)oor &, l>uildin^s vory snuill. 14 uhIos. 10th. — Took up tho lino of nuirch at !) o'clock in tho morning & Join«>f Vir^^inia al)«>ut liSOO nion. Wo had a vory sovoro luarcli of 23 miles tins «lay. (^ranj^o (bounty. Uth. — ^farchod at t o'clock and oncampod at 10 A. M. ; 10 Miilos. 12th —Took up llie linoof uwirchat Oo'clock A. M. Marcho«l through a thicket of IMno woods, notliint; hut a foot path throuj^h which wo got witli j^roat didicnlty, especially our Artillery. At last we arrived at tho nuiiu road ieadin{? to l'"'red- orickshurf^h which I lo:i.ncamp«'d T) miles from Avhero wo entered tho road. l,ouisa, Tountv, 14 nnies. lUth. Continued on thisfj^round in order to refresh ourselves which w»^ had {.jreal need of. 1 It h. - Took up tho line of ma,rch at r» A. M. ISIarohed throuf^h poor country t lie water heing very scarce ; this day soo a num- ber of negroes the great est part of them i>eing luiked. 12 miles. '"ith. —Took up the line of march at ■in rise, agreat scarcity of water this day & a vory fatiguing nuirch. Uefreshod our- selves in an orciiard with Col. Ivobinson, tho Mar(]uis, & ay brake, nutdo a short (lay's march of six miles, being uundi fatigued. This day lunlt a line brush llutt ; fl milos. ITth. Took up tho lino of march at 3 o'clock in the morning. Marcht>d through tho best country wo have seen in this IStato and ontMimpod «it l>andridge's, being 20 unlo.s. 18th. .V very Hue morning. This day tho «Mioniy advanced onus. Our tents were struck. All the Continental 'J'roops marched in or«ler to surprise a. party of Tarloton's Horse. Wo continued tho marctli till daylight, but on o :r arrival ft)und they had gone some hotn-.s. i;{ miles. UWMMMt nilST PENNSYLVANIA KKGIMKNT. 209 l$)th. TiUV «ni <>(ir ariuK till 1 o'clock. Uct.irc*! into th « country 4 miles vvhero wo Jay ilcstitiitc of rcfrcHliimMits, bcihl- iiiy; or covcriiif^. 4 miles. Henrico f'oiinty. '20th. — Mantlicd at o'clock; tlirc(»' miles, and w<'re reviewed by tliH (ren'l. Lay on our arms all ni;^hl. -i ndles. 2lMt.— Arrived at (Jul. Bimms Mills. Marched at 13 o'clock A. ]\r. ; 8 miles, and lay at Hurrell's Ordinary, destitut*- of every imcesHary of life. 8 miles. 22nd, — Marched at 3 o'lock tliroii(;h a well irdiahite will have a number of blacks all naked around them, nothing to cover their nakedness. This day we passed through Hichmond twenty four hours after the enemy »?vacuated it, a number o' horses being desln>yed by them, they also destroyed a(]Uaidity t)f tobac(M) which they threw into tln^ street and set on lire. Th«* town is built close on .lanufs River und. —Took up the line of nwirch at 2 o'c^lock in the morning, halted at H for refrt^shment, where we had an alarm ; our light horso l)rf)ughl int clligenc** tlm enemy was within ouiMinleof us, the army immediatidy formed for a<'.tion. \ universal joy prevailed, that certain success was before us; we lay on our arms lOhours, hourly wait lug for act ion. Our intellig(>nce on the whole march wns exceeding bud —Hut to our morl illcat ion, t urned out a fiilstt jiiarm. At (i we moved our position for con- veniency of (MKtanipment. A \erv heavy rain came on at 12 o- 'clock at, night. IT) miles. 21th.- Cordinin'd on thisgi-ound in ordei- to dry our clothes whi(di had got wet the niglil before, Miid the men to furbish I heir iirms. &,c. Tliis day one of our soldiers belonging to the 4tliPenn'a llegt was taken deserting totlni en«Muy. At '•] o'clock, 1'. ."M., hi" was tried and senlenc«(d to l)e shot, whicdi punishment was inllieled on him at retn>at beat. At the same t i me we received orders to st rike our tents, whicdi \m' ili «»verluke iUA, Jones's ILu-se who had tke i' I J' .ill 1l •MO McOOWELI/S JOURNAL. rear ^{Uiird with a yreat number of cattle, plundering, as ho was making hi.s way to Jamestown. Jrs being comj)lied with being four I'latoons &; Major Mcl'herson's party of le- gionary Horse, we pursued them for rt or (» miles in full sp(ied, at last wo canu! within a short tlistance of them. Maj'r Ham- ilton had the comm.iud of a party of infantry from our line, about forty. ipi.. ' ragoons, and luirsued them and st«a overtook them. We had a skirmish with their Hon^c and Inl'antry in whch we took a nund)er of their Horse and l. .' .:i"herson's horse threw him in the lield of action, but fortuaately made his escape. 1 ex- pected they would attack our snuill party of infantry which was posted on a snuill eminence to cover our light J)ragoons. :37th —-This day we lay at Hird's Ordinary. 38th. — Made some movements for advantage of grouiul. 2Dth, — Manuveved considerable in conse(]uence of bath. —Took up the line of nuirch at one o'clock, on our wav to Wllliamsburgh, which I longed much to s«?e. Proceded as FIRST PENNSYLVANIA RKCaMKNT. 80t fill- as Chickfiliontiny i^hiirch, wImm-o wo lay on our anus till suiiris*!. (i mi I«»k. (itli. — At RUM rise w^ kiini and trratinl me well. 20 iiiileH. Vith. — The next day l)roeee«le«l out lOo'elocjk at night, but tf> my moi- tilieatlou there was no spirits tliere. Remained that night there. 20 miles. 13th. — The next day the gentlenum of the house set out with me in que.st of the spirits ; went U miles where we got one wagon load, left the wagon an«l a ginird with (.rders to meet nje at the (Jourt House, and proceeded on with the other tiiree, went about 9 nnles furd( r, where we reuniined all niglit. 18 miles. 14th.- I collected enough to load the three and proceeded towards camp, when I came to the Court Lfouse the den'] had sent au express informing me the army luid nuirched and would meet uk* at Richmond. Night coming on, I renuiined with a poor man who was exceeding kind. .'JO nule.s. ir>th. — I proceeded to mt»et the army with all expedition po.s- sible, came to Richmonloyed in crossinsj the .lames River, and taking l.'ave of i)ur brother oilicers Avho were to renuiin with tlic army. I then steered for Penu'a once more, luul arriv<>d iu Little York the first of August, during which time I took jio account of the occurrences which happened, although many worth notice. However when we arrived here a r<'port was that ('ornwallis intended to visit Daltimore. (ren'l Irvine would not let any of us go home until the certainty was known. After this ordered a court martial to sit in (Carlisle, (^'ol'l Wm. Butler to preside. The Court met agnM'able to orders ajid tryd thirteen prisoners in thirteen hours. The whole of the mem- l)ers of the Court dined with the (ren'l that day the court ad- journed, the next day with Col. Duller: then RIaj'r Moore and I set out for Conogig where we spent two weeks very agreeable. Then Avent to liittle York where we were a week, Cien re- ceived orders from (fen., St ('lair to repair, to I'hiladelphia, where we lay some timo at the 100 Acr«'S. Oct. 4tli, 1781.- -Philadelphia.- We were ordered QlTAllTKRH NKAii YoRK, October 20th, 1781. Tlu> Ciciu'ral congnitulateK the jVniiy n[u>u the {glorious event of yestenliiy. Tlie j^eiieroiis proofs which his most < Miristiun Ahijesty has t?iveti of his attiicliiiient to the cause of America must force conviction in tlie minds of the most deceiveil aiuont? the enemy, relatively to the J)e<'isive jjood consequences of the Alliance, and inspire every citizen of these iStates with senti- ments of the most unalterable j;iatitude ;- His Fleet the most numerous and powerful that ever appeared in these seas, com- manded by an Admiral whose fortune and talents ensure great • events;— An ai'my of the most adnurable composition, both in ollicers ami men, are the pledge of his friendship to the United States, and their co-operation has secured tis the i)re8ent sigiia' 8U<;cess. The ( reneral upon this occasion intreats his I<]xcell(>ncy, C'ount l)e Uoi'hambeau to accept of his most gratefid acknowledge- ments for his counsels and assistjince at all times. IJe presents his warmest thanks to the (renerals, Haron J)e V'iouniKd, (Jhev- alier Chastellux, Marques De St Simons & Count l)e Viominel and to Ih'igadier (fenl J)e Choisey (who had a separate com- mand ;) for the illustrious nuinner in which they have advanced the interest of the common cause. JIi; requests the Count J)e Uochami)eau will be pleased to connuunicate to the army under his immediate comnuind the high sense he entertains of the distinguished merits of the ollicers & soldiers of every ('orjts, and that he will 'i)resent in his nanx* to the Regiments of Agenores and l)eaux[)oints the pieces of Urass Onhiance cap- tured by them, as a testimony of their gallantry in storming the enemy's Redoubts on the night of the 14th instant, when ollicers Jind men so universally vied with each other in the ex- ercise of every soldierly virtue. The Cfeneral's thanks to each individual of nuM-it would com- pr.^hend the whole army; but he thinks himself bound, how- ever, by all'ection. Duly and Gratitude to express liis obliga- tioTis to Major (xenerals Lincoln, La Fayette and Steuben, for their dispositions in the trenches. To Gen'l Duportail a,nd Col. Carney, for the vigour and knowledge which were conspicuous in their conduct of the attacks; &; to Geul. Knox, and Col. Aberville for their great care, attention, and fatigue, in bringing forward the artillery and stores, and for their Judicious and si)irited management of them in the Paralells, he requests the gentlemen /il)ove men- tioned to Communicate his thanks to the ollicers and soldiers of their respective commands. Ingratitmle, whidi the General hopes never to be guilty of, FIRST PKNNSYTiVANlA REGniKNT. no.~ would !)(« fonspifMJons in him, \vn,s he to omit thiinlving, in thn wurmt'st Icniis, His I'iXcclicnfy Crovcnior Nelson, lor tlic aid he has derived from luiii uiid from the IVIiliiia under his roni- nmiid, to whose act ivity, emulation and coui-af^e, sueh applause iH (hie. Tluf t?reM,tnesH of the aeqtnsition will he an amph? com- pensation for the hardsliips and hazards whichthey encountered with so nnu^h patriotism and firmness. In orch'r to diffuse the j^reat joy through every breast, the (jreneral orders those men helorif^inf? to tlie army who nuiy now l)e in conlinement, shall be pardoned, released and Join their respect ive < "orps. Divine service is to be performed in the several Brigades or Divisions. The Commander in (Jhief earnestly recommen Is it tliat the troops not on dnty should universally atteiul with that seriousness of dej)ortment and gratitude of heart which t he recogrntion c»f such reiterated and astonishing interposition of Providence demands of lis. 21st. — This afternoon the prisoiu*rs marched out of town, under the care* of three divisions of Militia. W(( had orders to hold ourselves in readiness to march at the shortest notice. Si'ind.— This day His ExcelltMicy ordered tlwit every officcu' in the American Army which was here, to receive £20 worth of clothing out of the stores, th(^ Dollar ,it shilling. 23d. -Renuiinedliere, 24th, 25th, 2Gth, 27th, 28th. 2»th, & :30th 81st, Nov. 1st, 2n«l. 3d. Nov.— My boy deserted with one of the soldiers and stole two jackets and two pair of V)ri ■ •f -Et^i 14 i !J08 M(;I)()WKM/S JOUllNAL. Oiiilfonl Ooiinty, Dt'crHth ITHI. Tills iiiorniii^ ut (iayliylii (lu' troojjs took up llio lino of inarch. I'asscMl tlii'oufj;ii u very lint' country lor land (no pine) and cncunipt'd at Guilforu Court Housf. ^U miles. N.H. Tliis was tlic ground that the action was toUf^ld, hc- twt'cn (ft'iicrai (irccni' and liord ('ornwalldcc ; tlicrc was a nunihi'i" of hnis of nuiskt'ts laying on tin- (ground whicl» the tMicniy had hiokc. ".Mil. Tins day we rcniaint'd »>n (he t^ronnd hi rxpt'ctat ion of ^jt't I inj^ cloat ht's wnsh'd lull (lie went her 1 iiriu'd out t o htMcry wrt and disiifj^rt'cabli'. Tliis place is called the Irisli yettle- nient. loth. -We received orders to reniain this morniiif^ to wash onr cloaths. This day very windy and disiij^reealily (^old. 1 II h. - This inorniiiiiaker.s, who have tolerably (j:ood plantations, and (M-ossed two branches of Deep Creek, and encamped near Jiarney Idle's. 1.") miles. 13th. —The (roopstook up tlie line of march this morning at (he usual lime, passt>d t hrou^h a count ry sell led by (n'rmans, who iiave vt>ry {4;ood plantat ions, and a. small (piaiUity of meadow, whi»di is seldom to be seen in this pari of the coun- try.— Some pines tiiis djiy.—ljcft INForavian Town, «Mf?ht miles on our ri^^ht. l-'.ncamped on a hill near Mr. Mt'ray's in Uoan ('t)ii.it y. 1() Allies. i;Uh.— This moripuf^ at sunrise the troops took up the line of march, jiassed throutjli a line country, crossed tlm Yadkin River in lioats. The ba^j^a;;e forded the river, and <'nc!imped a mile on I his side. ls, and encamped within a half a mile of tln^ town. Here 1 uu't with Christian Stake who was f.?oinjj; to Teiin'a. 1 employed this »>venint^ in wrilint; letters by UreliKld loi" lear of missing tlie opi)ortnnit y. 7 miles. l"»tli. -Tht^ troops took up the line of marcli at sunrise, passed thn)n^h a very lhit> country for land. Ilncauiped at Mr. Taylors, Roan County. 12 miles. Kjth. ;\rarclied at the usual lime. Cross(»d (Saddle Creek, & Rfr. Fifers Ordinary; passed throutj;h a s'crj tine country & »>ncaiuped at Rocky Run, Meckleiduirgh County, 14 miles. N. li. Withinlialf a mile ofourenca,m|)iuent therewasaii 1 ndian Town of about ei-^lity in number. Their principal town is some distance; these are Ciitapis & they hold lU'tucu miles .squan* of a very (hie country ; no pines here. ITtli. — This day remahitnl on the jfroiunl in consequence of a heavv rain. ^L. FIRST PENNSYLVANIA RKCilMHNT. :ioo 18th. — Tills iMoniiiiK a fjjn'.it fr(»st. Tin- ( i-( tops took up tlio ]iit<> of iiiai'ch lit tli<^ iisiiiil tiiiii Crossfd Aliillrl Crcrk, iiiar(;li<>(I tlironf^li Cliurloilc Town iuid ciicaiiipcd within luilf 11 iiiiiti of th(> town. 'JMnTc uiM' l>nt tliicc toii'riil)l<> lioiiscss in tiii.stowji ncanipi'(l this side of (^lenis iSranch ; w<' see ver}' few houses this day. [~y miles. ~()lh.- Tii(( troops took np the line of mareli at the usual timo; passed lhroiij.jh a line level eonntry, and eneamped at. Twelvo Mile < "reek, -Indian land now in South < Carolina, (7amdeit District. — This creek Iteinj.; vt'ry hi^jli occasioned l»y a remarkahl*^ heavy rain which fell yesierdny, w(f wen; ohiij^ed to fall trees f li^ht t he t roops took up the linn of march, (/rossed \Va.\aw ('reek. «'ane(!reek. Camp ("reek, (lill's (/'reek tfc Hear ("reek and encaiiipedon the south side of s'd Creek, RlaJ'r Harkley's farm. Camden District, lU milt s. ItJrd.— This moridntr took up the line of march at suinM He passe«l 1 hrout^h a, piney and what they call a hlack jack coun- try. A line level road. Se(>a number of wa^^f^ons d;ronnd, beiuj.,' much fa- tifj^iied a.nd cloat lis all dirty. .\ waiiiiday. 2(lth. - The troo|)s took up the line of march at sunrise, niarcli«Hl throutrh Camden, a, small (own and destroyc'd l)y th« enemy.— They had it fortified, and was one of their ca])ital posts. -Crosseil tlu> Wateree,a middliii).; lai't^e river, about two f ri'\^-'''h w 1^1 ■ li-^v' m- ■ sia McDOWELI/S JOUIINAL. V luiles on the south side of Camden, & encuiiipiMl in a pine woods & some black jack. 5 miles. 37tli. — This morning took up the line of marcli at sunrise, passed througii a very disatjreeable pine swamj), about two miles louf^ & luilf lejj deep, with water & mud. Encamped near one Mr. lleytiold's, lately from l*enn'a--a tenant of Ct)l. Car- shaws. — 10 miles. 28th. —Took ui) th(^ line of n)arch at sunrise, very level road.— All long leaf t pine. —This day had a very fatiguiuf; march, being very warm;— see three or four good houses. - Encamped within a half a mile of Congaree River. 2:3 miles. 29th. — This morning at sunrise we crossed the Congaree River, & encamped on the south side of Col. Tiiompson's, a gentleman who lives in great aflluanci". 5 miles. 00th. —This morning at sunrise the troops took np the line of uiareh and encampe«l in a Crerman settlement. These like the great«>r part of this country, all Torys. — A very warm day. — Orangeburgh District, 13 miles. ;Ust. — Tli(* troops nuirehed at the usual time ; pass«'d througli a German S'ttlement ; cio.ssed a number of swaiups. Passed Orangeburgh Town ; this plact^ tlie enemy burnt except one house & the Gaol. -There are anumber of horse and foot doing duty in this place to keep tlu^ Torys in order. 13 miles. 1st January 17H2. — Tiie troo?)8 took up the line* of march this morning at^ sunrise. We wen^ obliged to cross a number of very disagreeable sSvamps ; no bridges could be ma.dt>, and we were obliged to wadol hem knet^ deep. — Any quantity of pi n(! this d.iy, our encampment surrounded with swam[)s.— 20 miles. 2ud. —Took np the line of march at the usual time; ])assed through a low swampy piny country forabout seventetui miles. Encamped within three miles of the Edisto River. 15 mihis. 3d. —Took up the lint^ of nuirch at uiuci o'clock. Crossed the Edisto River on two elligant Kaw mills, each of them had four saws, & as they saw the boards they raft them down the river to fJharlestown. The river runs very rapid.— This whole days uuirch was exceedingly disagreeable, rea mih* and a half from Stono I'erry, \ lay upon our arms all day. The wi'ather now cold and disagri'ca- ble, and no tents or l)aggage. In tlm evening the other part of the army joined us. 1 Uh.— This day we l)uilt a, brush hutt to sludter us from the cold. About eleven o'clock two «if our six pounders were or- 11*1 i'% ■ Si ',[' ! "it" M r i 11: m. li I I I L 313 MCDOWELL'S JOURNAL. dcrtul to the publick lauding, about one mile from Stouo, to drive a Row tjalley of the eueinys away, which lay in a narrow pass to prevent our troops to go ou the Island. They lired a do/eu of shots, three of which struck her, but the metal was too light to do lier much harm. They evacuated the Island. A party of our troops at low water went on it and got some snuill articles Avhich they in their hurry could not take olT. loth. — Tills days orders— no ollicer or soldier to leave camp on any account. We were Informed the enemy were out in force this day ; in consequence of which we were marched two miles towards Charlestown, and returned a little of the way towards the Uorrough. 8 miles. Kith. -This morning the whole army, took up tlie line of march at sunrise, and encamped In tiin woods near I\Ir. Fra- zer's Farm, about four miles from thu liorrough. (U)ntlnues cold. 10 miles. 17th. —This day I got a horse and went, to the baggage to get. a clean shirt. Dined Avith (Je from James' Island ; was paroled there.— The held olllcers of the army were called to- gether to inquires into his conduct, whether he was justHiable or no -what they did was kept a secret. 31st. —This morning verry cool ; reniiiint^d still in this situa- tion, without our baggage. 33nd.---Thu' morning a large white frost. Took a walk al)out four milet, into the coiuitry, and see Negroes working in jt Rlc(* Mill. 3od. - Remained close in camp, smoking over a i)lne lire. 0»n* ba,ggagti came tons this evening. 'jr)lh. — This morning we took ut> the liin' of march, and on- camped about one mile from our former ground. — Just when we hntl our tents pltcht, orders came for our battalion to march innnediately for Jacksonburgli, to guard the governor and .Vssembly which was sitting there. We got there about dark, i)ltcht our tents. Here our bat tallon rcnuilned on this tluty until the seventh be left on this guard when the Battalion marched; was sent for to uiakb tlie nnitter np; I refuse in front, the t wo cumpaiiys of Delaware next re for some! ime, then returned back as far MS the widow Izard's a lady of the first fortune & taste in these parts. This lady for th(> honor of St. Patrick gave the soldiers a gill of spirits. Wo 1 hen returned to liaeon IJridge. 12 miles. IStb. —Removed to new ground and built an elngnnt butt; my feet hurt so much with my boots, that I (rould not Avalk. IDth. —Remained lu^re thisday. 1 l)orrowed a pair of slipjjers from Major Moor»! to walk about in, as 1 was dostituto of bag- gage save what I had un me. aotb.- Still eonUnued on tlie ground. 3lst. — This day expected the enemy. —Maj'r Moore and tliree or four us paid a visit to Mr Izard one of the dtUegates of (Con- gress from this state, and supt there this night. 23d. -Still continued on this ground, witlu)ut anything to eat but rice; on tins we have lived for three days, exct!j)t last night 's sup])er. '■.Wd. RcMuained in this situation until eight o'clock in thti evening, when Majr Moore, ('apt. Patterson ('apt. I\Ia.rshail, li't Moore and myself, was sitting down to our nsiuil dish, a large plate of rice and a little salt, when ('ol Lawrence and Mr. Izard came to us. We invited them to patake of our repast. They expressed a. sorrow for our situation; they went home, Mr. Izard sent us a, (puirter of veiniison and a flitch of bacon, which alTorded all tin* olTlcers of our detachnu^nt a suj>p((r. W(> then went to bed. 2bh. Theremainsof Mr. Izanls pn'sent alfonied us all a, breakfast, and no expectation of any more. 2.')th. -W«* wt-re ordered to nnirch, although hungry; & to add to our niisfortune came on a vcrry heavy rain, which wet lis suflhuently. W<' marcOied to Dorcliester and got into the empty houses.— We all dined with Col. Jjawr«uu'c, and got ])lenty «)f wine and grogg. I] miles. 2nnrei)t roufco at three o'clock in the aft(!rnoon. (Joiiliiiucd our iiiarcli unMll eleven o'clock, when wo liallod ann,an inhahilarit, invitt'd ail the oilicer.s of the d(>tachment to of governing altogether new, and what the subj(^cts have hitherto been unacquainted with ; to d«'ter- mine whicli it is natural for the good subjects as men who have a S(Mise of subordination knowing it to be the basis on which tli(* privileges and hai)piness of Ihe people so much de- |)end, and more i)articularly in an army to inquire, and mod- estly ask an explanation. In the situation of injured subjects, do the Captains and 8ubalt r(>ns of 1 Ik* Penn a line review I hemselves when they re- flect on the circumstances attending the formation of ('apt. Wilmot's detachment. We do therefore* beg the Gen I will inform us wliethe?- it was his inteuf ion that (^apt. Wilmof's command should Ix' formed on the ])rincipals it was, or whether by mistake. Should it prove the latter, we shall l>e hapi)y and have not a doubt but FIRST PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. 017 that Gen'l Greene's sense of equity and honour will lead hiui to do justice to the feelings of a body of injui'ed onicers. For the purpose of better explniidng the points wherein wo conceive ourselves agrieved, we inclose a coppy of the order. We have the honour to be with respect, your obedient and verrv hnnible servants. Oen'l Greena's Answer. Head Quarters, 29th March, 1783. Gentlemen : The constitution of our ar)ny and that of civil government are uppon different principals, the object of one so different from the other, that what might l)e essential to militaj'y opera- tions in the foi-ination of an army, would l)e found too simple f Continental Army, bound by its laws and gov- erned by military maxims. You arc* under military not civil government. If you feel any injury it must be as ollicers of the line of the army and not those of any particular Slate. l»ut if you will give yourselves tlm trouble to read military .im- thors, and consider the practice of other armies, n,nd reflect without prejudise nppon the natureaiid design of detachments, you cannot but be convin(M>d your greavances are imaginary. When detachments are male, it is for some particular pur- pose, to make it, therefore, in a manner, not perfectly calcu- lated to answer the design, would both sacrifice the publick good & by degrees the re])utation of the army. There are more things to l)e taken into consideration in making a,de- tacdinient, than merely the military abilities of tlio t)incer i .J ■a I 318 MCDOWELL'S JOURNAL. coiiiinandirig, or lus rank in the Lino of i\u' army;— there is a knowUnlge of the country, tlie people and other local cirouni- stances which are verry material considerations to be attended to, to give success to an enterprise. A man of an inferior ca- pacity, with a knowledge of those things would lie able to ex- ecute a command much better with these than a man of supe rior capacity without them. 1 have ever made it a rule and 1 fhid it well warranted by the best military writers, as well from the reason & natnr(^ of the thing, to detach such men and oflicers as I may think requisite for the service to be performed. Nothing short of this can give success to an enterprize. I hope, therefore, you will consider this (explanation satisfactory. "Vou may be assured I have the strongest disposition to oblige & do justice to the merit & service of every otilcer, but nmst confine myself to such maxims of military government as are necessary to do justice to the publick and the army at large. I am, Gentlemen, your most obedient humble s(?rvant, NATllli. GUKKNK. Sir; Answer to Gen'' I Greene's letter. Camp, 3d April, 1782. That civil and military governments differ, we grant. But, that they are both con.stituted on principles of Justice is a cir- cumstance in itsejf too evident to admit of a doubt. —There- fore to quote civil government, & deduce from thence that a, subject tho' not of the State we had a right to ask redre.ss of grievances and not deemed unreasonal)le, — for that military subjects have not a claim to Justice altho' the gt)vernment is supposed to hold it in its verry principals is a matter that we have never yet been a(!quaiiited with. —Prom what circum- stances the Gren'l judges when he supposes ns to have taken up the matter as officers of the army, and not of the Continental Army, we are at a loss to know ;— And can only answer that it is not in our power to account for the feelings and ideas of any body but ourselve.s. Ihit offer to explain why it should alTect us particularly, as there was an officer «)f our line sent by regu- lar detail with the detachment to the Graiul Paratle, and was dismissed from thence by Captain Wilmot Avho produced an onler vesting him [Cai)tain Wilmot] with power to approve of or reject such officer as he might think proper. —If theGen 'I will reflect a moment on the circumstances, he must naturally conclude, (unless he sti|)po.ses us void of every delicate sensa- tion) that we have cause of a complaint. We conclude with observing that altho' the answer to our address was not sosart- FIRST PKNNSYLV^ANIA RErilMHNT. :}l!) isfactory as we could have t'xpected we are indunpd from tho peRuIiar sitnatioti of the army, and oiir zeal for the jiublick good, to decline any further steps on the occasion. 9th April 17S3. — This day a scarcity of provisions in camp. This was a Fi«ild J)ay with the eniMiiy, a regular diHcharf^e of cannon and small arms about ten o'clock, which continued luitil twelve. 10th. — Cloudy and windy, and threatens rain. In the even- ing a verry heavy rain, wliich ahiiost drowtuled us in our tent. 11th. — Still continiuid wt^t and disagreeably cold for the season. 12th. —This morning cleared up cold. ll?th. — A verry heavy dew, and cold. This morning at nine* o'clock the army fired blank cartridges; the first was a dis- charge of four pieces of artillery, then the small arms by i»la- toons from right to left, then four pieces of artillery ; the next firt! was by divisions from right to left of the line, then four pieces of artillery, tluMi by a battalion from right to left. The north Carolinians and Marylaiiders made verry bad lire; it re- sembled a running fire more, than anything I can compare it to. —Our troops fired exceene moved his quarters to the house where Gen'l St. Clair had quarters. Verry fine weather. 17th.— The weather still continues pleasant and warm. 18th. -This day we drew up a remonstrance to send to the Assembly of Penn'a in behalf of the ofTicers and soldiers of that Line, setting forth the fniudulent manner in which we were settled with, and one-third of our Depreciation paid in bills scarce worth one-sixth of their nominal value, and in many instances not one-eighth. This was signed by all the Field & other officers of the line, and sent to Philadelphia,. lUth— This morning four of the soldiers of our Pattalion de- serted with their arms, & took a quantity of ammunition, and two from a detachment which was on the lines, and Sf)me from the Maryland Line and North Carolina, in all nine, and went to the enemy. w ■ i 5*. jHll ll (■«! I 8S0 MCDOWELL'S .lOUIlNAL. 20th. — A f^reat iin<»asinoss witli tlit- ^liiryland liiiic, in n fjurd of (JcrtiCK^atcs, wliicli thrir Stalf wauled to ^ive lliciii for the depreciation of t heir pay ; tliey would l)y iio means take them. This morning a party of the enemies cavalry cam us; numbers of the officers wore their great coats. 19th. —This day continued cool and cloudy. 20th. — This morning I mounted the advance guard of the army which was at Bacon Bridge. In the morning twf) Hags went down to th;^ enemies lines. About two o'clock Cap u Skully, aitl to Genl Lestly, came to my guanl with u Hag; was desirous to see Gen'l Greene. I had to send to the Field Offi- cer of the Day & from that to the Gen'l, as he informed me his business was of consequence to Ixitli armys. While he re- nuiined with me, we ha,d a good deal of conversation. Ilehop'd that matters were on a fare footing for pea,ce ; ho hop'd that we would soon have the pleasure of drinking a glass of wine and taking each »other by the hand in peacable terms. He then asked me to take a ilrink of ])orter witli !>im, a,fti'r this I indulg'd him to go to Mr. Izard's to refresh himself untill the Gen'l would cojue. ImuKHliately after there came a secf)nd flag, a, young lady & her brother to see some of their friends. I detained this one also. About sunset the Genl came, and renuiined at my out sentinal, with Capt'n Skully, untill eight o'clock at night ; then disuussed the Hag. 21st. — Fine agreeable weather. I had to go to inanoevcr this afternoon, notwithstanding 1 came otT guard. 22nd. -This moriung I had to sit on Court Marsluill, totry a soldier which denied his enlistment. 2.kl.— Capt'n Davis & I received a note from (ren'l Greene to dine with him this day, which we answered. 24th. -This day I mounted the Advance Giuird,and reccdved one flag. 2-)th. — I employ'd this day in writing letters, one to Mr. King, one to brother John, & one to brother Alex'r,- and en- closed them in a few lines to Mr. Pattk Allison. Tlie after- noon in oi)ening a com])'y book. 'I'liis day einls the year sinc(» I began to keep a Journal. — I now sum up the numbo«' of udles FIRST PENNSYLVANIA REGIMP^NT. 323 wliich I traveled during this time, whicli is 1891 inileH, exclu- sive of a marehiug about camp, on guards, and from them. 2()th. —This evening came orders for a Lieut. , Sergt. , ('orp'l, and fourteen men to parade on tlie Grand parade the next morning at sunrise. 37th. —This morning I was ordered for tins command, and had not fifteen nunutes to prepare for it. This command was to go to the Congaree River to guard cloathing to the army, for the Torys was verry troublesome. I went to Mr. Summers and dined with him, 8 miles; then went on and remained with a ))oor widow that night in the midst of the T«)ry settlement. 25 miles. 28th. —Went on the next morning, loaded with sickness and distracted with the tooth-ake, & halted at Mr. I^unkland's, where the lady made me a good dish of tea. I got some better of the sickness, but the tooth-ake was more violent. I went on my journey, & on tlie road I kill'd o alligator seven feet long. Came to the widdow Thomi)sons. 25 miles. 2i)th. — This morning my face was swelled very much, and the pain still worse to bare. 1 went on through the ateil a little, ()th. - This morning 1 took a, voinitt which almost killed me. 7th. — This (hiy came in a iiiiml)er of ileserter^. 1 continned sick. Hth. — This day cloudy & threatenetl rain. 1 now got sonie- Avhat bett«'r. 0th.— A very wet day and still threatenn more. 10th.— Still wet ,ind worse. ^1 m I L 324 MCDOWELL'S JOURNAL nth. — Wet, wet, & wet. ^ 13th. —A very wet spell indeed, 14th. — Tliis thiy cleur'd up. 1 mounted frenl Greene's Guard "wliere I had the pleasure of seeing a coppy of the treaty be- tween Oenl. Marlon and the Tt^rys. 15th. — Tills day a detiichnient was order'd out to consist of 100 men lit for Light Infantry, properly officer'tl, to join the Horse & Infantry on the lines, the whole to be commanded by Genl. (list. lOth. — Last night a small party of the enemy came out and tired on the sentries of our advance guards which alarmed the camp. We rose out of our beds and paraded our men. We were two hours under arms before we disniissed the men— Avhich was half after twelve o'clock. —This day the Infantry left. 17th. — This day I mounted guard. I received a note from Genl. Greene to dine with him to-morrow. 18th. — A wet morning. This disappointed me of waiting on the Gen'l. This day we had the report of Savanna being evac- uated on the loth of this instant. 19th. —This day wet and show'ry. 20th.— This «lay I mounted guard ; a fine day but verry warm. 21st. —An exceeding hot day. 23d. -This day we drew shoes for every man; some shirts, Overalls, & some hats; & some shirts for the men & stockings [or stocks] This dny the ollicers drew some articles of cloath- iiig, amounting to five pounds sterling each. The articles which I got was, 1 piece of black silk patron for britches, 7 yds. cource linnen, 1 pjiir of shoes, 1 pen knife, I si)oon A oz, of thread, one pocket handkerchief. This is the way we i)ay for things deliver'd to us. If they would give us our pay we would j)urcliase oiu>-tliird cheaper. 2;5d.— This day I mounted guard. 3itli.— This day warm. Col. Lee's Legion verry dis.satislied abou tail order which (4 en I. Greene issued some time ago allowing ('ol. liawrence to have the commmaiid of the Legion Infantry. In consequence of this order Major i'rudalf and all IlKiCupt'ns of the ('oar gave their resignations to Genl. (rreene, which he accepted of. 2."th.— Still warm and show'ry. 2(lth. — This evening a soldier of our Line had to run the Gauutl«)op»^ for breaking a store at Georgeiovvn, ami another received 100 lashes. 27th.— This day 1 mounted guard. 2atii.-— This day 1 went a. llshing iu the Ashley River, at l^akon Ib'idge, l)Ut caught nothing; a hot day. FIRST PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. 325 29th. — This day 1 went to the Li^jht Infantry to try to pro- cure some arti(;Ies from Charles Town. iJOth. — A warm ispell of weather. July 1, 1783. An exceeding warm day indeed. 2nd. — This day i mounted guard and was ahnost eat up witli the musquitoes. 3d. — A most extrovdinary storm of wind and rain. This day I din'd with Lt. Ce«^' untill one o'clock, but no saU ; \ '"y Avarui, 3nd.— This day 1 moinited guard. This day fl bcHjfeH otiiiie FIRST PENNSYLVANIA REGIMKNT. 33^ from Juines'H iHland, & 2 HeissianH from the Q'r House, which Hiys they ar(^ very HU^kly in town, and lias not two reliefs. 3(1. -Tills day verry warm ; our men verry sickly and some dyiriff. •Ith.— This afternoon came on a Herrican, and verry sharp thinider, the house at Head Quarters was struck, and three of the servants a little hurt with the lightning, fith. — This day showr'y and warm. (5th. — This day the enemy evacuated the Quarter House. 7th.— This day the troops drew a gill of rum, each officer a quart. 8th.— Twelve deserters came to us, of them was Militia & the rest British. I mounted guard. Excessive warm. One of the soldiers of our Battalion was shot by the Waggon TUas- ter's Clark, who died in half an hour. One serg't and one nwin died this day with sickness. IHh. — This day ninety-two degrees by the Thermometer.- By reports an evacuation of Charles Town will soon take place. Agreeable news indeed to think of going to the North'rd. 10th. — Refugees, Scofesofall ranks and «' our men. Wednesday IHth. — This tlay warm. Thursday 19th.— This day two iiumi and three women (and four liorses) with tlieir beddinj^ and fiiinaturti from .John's Island. Friday 20th. — This day I mounted j^iiard. The odieersdrew a quart of rum and the soldiers a t^iW. Saturday 21st. - (Jen 1 (iretuie exeeediufjly siek. Genl Wayne fj^etting better. Warm. 8uni?ay 22d. — Warm. No news amoiif^st us this day. I wrote a letter to Oapt'n Mc^Clelian. Monday 3;)d. —Warm ; sickly. Tuesday 2tth.— Warm; this day I din'd with tli«^ Adjt. CmmiI. Doct. MoDowtOl took sick. Wetlnesday 2."»th. - I wrolcf a letter to I'nclc Jas. Maxwell. Thursday 20th. -This day 1 mounted >,niartl. This ?uste(*n. This morning; I took the fever. Monday UOIh. This er. - 1 ha.d the f<'ver all this day. ii m i J, 330 McDOWKLL'S JOURNAL. Wednesflay 2(1. —I took tht^ Bark all this day. Tliur.sday yd. I had the fever this day, & very sick all night. Fritlay 4th. — 1 again take the Bark. This day Lt. Story of the 4th Regt of Artillery died. Saturday Ttth.— Sergt. Welch of our company died, & lit. Story and him were both buried this afternoon. This day the ofTicers drew a quart and the soldiers a gill of rum. Sunday Gth. —This day I got some better ; still continue at the Bark. — (xen'l Wayne relapses again. Monday 7th. —This day f) deserters came to us. A wet cool day. I still continued to get better. Tuesday 8th.— A Avet day and disagreeable. The officers drew a quart & the soldiers a gill of rum this day. Wednesday 0th. — Cool and agreeable. Thursday 10th.— This morning a small frost. I received a letter from brother .John, dated 20th May 1782. Friday llth.— I rode out to see Lt. Butler who was sick in the country. Saturday 12th. — A remarkable circumstance for this part of the country, -no news. Sunday i;}th.---Two deserters this day, which say the refu- gees are all on board, and fell down to the five fathom hole; they are bound for St. Augusteen. Monday !4th.— The officers drew a quart & the soldiers a gill of rum.— I received a letter froMi brother Andrew, dated Gar- lisle July 21, 1782. > Tuesday IHth.— Cool and pleasant. This day came to camp 400 of the North Carolina troops enlisted, for 18 months, & brought with them loO British i)risoners for exchange. —I re- ceived a letter from brother Andrew dated Carlisle Septr. Wednesday 10th.— Cool, pleasant weather, with frost. . Thursday 17th. —I wrote a letter to brother Andrew. Friday 18th. -A very severe frost. Saturday lOtli.— Two deserters came in this morning. V^ery cold; a severe white frost. I had a spell of the ague & fever. Two Hessian deserters & a wonuin came to us this afternoon. Sunday 20th. —I mounted guard & inifortunately took very sick, & was obliged to send to camp for relief. Mrs. Middleton hear'g of my illness open'd her heart and sent me half a glass of wine and a litte soup. 1 sent it back to her with my com- pliments that I could not take it. I received a letter from J A. John HoUiday. 1 was relieved at sunset and No '.i. . . , . No. of miles brought from No 1. (t \o. 3, 2071. I < . l!»th of October we Imilt a ly follow iiiuler the (MiinniaiKl of(!ol. Hutler wit h shoiildtM-pd niiis- kt'tsiind tMitrr tlu^ sally port, cov'd.— Tim (AMcat «-.oiiiniaiidiii(^ thnabove named one hundred men, will also detaeh a jiroptT oniciT and t wenty men a lift le in front to remove the olistnic- tions, as soon as they gain the works. They are alsf) to fjivc the wategin tondvance to tiie works, the strictest silence nnist be observ(Ml, and the greatest attention i)aid to the commands of the oHicers. As soon as the lines are carried, the oiTicers of the art illery with their commands will take pos- session of the cainion, and to the (Mid that the shipping mny be secured and the post at V'"eri)lauck's I'oint atinoyed, so as to facilitate the attack on that quarter. The (feneral has the fullest confidence in the l)ravery and fortittide of th(^ (,V)ri)S he has the hapi»iiu;ss to conntiand. The distinguislied honour conferred on every olTicer and sol- dier who have been drafted into this cor))S by His Fxcellency General Washington, the credit of the Ktate they belong to, their own reputation, will be siicii powerful motives for each man to distinguish liimself, thiit the (feneral has not tlie least doubt of a glorious victory, luid further he soltMunly engages to reward the first ma.n who enters x]w. works with ."iOO dollars ami immediate {promotion, to the second 40(t dollars, to the third 300 dollars, to the fourth 200 dollars, and to the fifth vm dollars, and re))resent the conduct of every cAVnwr and soldier who distinguishes himst»lf on this occasion in the inost favour- able point of view to his KiVcellency who always receives the greatest pleasure in renvarding merit. Hub should there be any soldier so lost to every sense of hon- our as to attempt to retreat one single foot, or shrink from the face of danger, the officer next him is to put him to immediate death that he may no longer disgrace the name of a soldier, or the cor))s or State to which he belongs. As General Wayne is deteruuned to share the danger of the ^1 U^^-^'^r, I IT It am McnOWP^LL'S JOURNAL. night, HO he wishes to pnvticipate in the glory of the day, in common with his fellow soldier.s. ; ANT'Y WAYNE, B. (i. Names of the Officers taken the 16th day of July in the morning at Stony Poiiit. No. Names. Rank. Regts. 1. ;}. 4. (). 8. 10. 11. 13. 13. 14. ir). 10. 17. 18. 19. 30. 31. 33. 23. 34. 35. 30. o. Henry .Jolmston, John J3ar))y, Robison, America, Robert Clayton, Wm. Tillin, R. Artillery, \Vm. Armstrong, Isaac Gary, Wm. T. Williams, Wm. Simj)son, Wm. J no. AFawliood, Jno. Waymor, R. Duncanon, Wm. Naire, John Jno. Ross, John (rrant, Wm. H. Homdon, AVm. Marshall, Fredk. P. Robison, Henry Hamilton, AVm. Huggiford, Richard Hteward. Ricliar.l Anclimutry, Is'iac Kaston, Patk. ('omniings, wounded, Andw. Mc<,Main, Jolm Iforn, Officers killed. The wounded and surgeons sen Lt. Col. 17th. Captn. 17tli. Lt. 17th. (Japtn. 17th. Captn. Lieut. 17tli. Do. 17th. Do. 17tlj. Do. 17tli. Do. 17tli. Do. Do. 17th. Do. 17th. Do. 17th. Do. 17th. R. Artillery. Lieut. o;}(i. Ensign, 17th. Lieut. 17th. Lt. L. Amer'n. Lieut. ])o. Berg't. 17th. Conductor. ed, Lieut. 17th. Do. 17th. 8ergt. 17tli. t to New York. July 10th., 177». Head Quarters, Stony Pcint. (1-eneral Wayne returns his warmest thanks to the oflicers and soldiers fur their coolness and intrepidity in the storm on FIRST PENNSYLVANIA RfiGIMHNT. 88f the eveninf? of the 15th. instant. Th»^ perfect execution of or- deis unci tlie snpn-ior imnciujility attributed on the occasion, ryilects tlie higliesr honor on tlie troop.s engageil. Tile spard arms, accoutrenientu, tents and niihtary stores, are iniinediateiy to he collected and deposited in a convenient place, in charge of a proi)er guard. The couiniiinding oUicer of Artillery will attend to the exe- cution of tiie orders so far as they res|)ect military stores. I'jU- sign Billiard of Major ilulTs detachment to collect and secure tlie tents, «Stc., &c. At everung gun firing, the troops are to parade and lines nian'd. Tilt! comnuinding offitiers of regiments will point out the dis- poi«tion, 300 raidv and Jile i)roi)eriy ollicered to compose the necessary guards for tlu^ night. A detail will t)e delivered by Major McCormick who will at- tend the field ollicer of the day in forming the arrangement. July 1 ill., liTO. Head fjnarters New Windsor, or West Point. The (Commander in Chief, is happy to congratulate the ai'iiiy on tilt* success of our arms under the command of Brigadier General Wayne, who last night with Corps of Light infantry stormed and took the enemy's post at Stony I'oint with thf whole garrison, cannon ami .stores, with very inconsiderahl" loss on our side. The General has not yet received the particulars of the aflair but he has the satisfaction to learn that the ollicers and sol- diers in general gloriously dist inguished themselves in the at- tack. He requests the Brigadier, and his whole Corps, to ac- cept hiH warmest thanks for the good condiu't and bingular bravery manifested on the occasion. July irth. , 1779. Head (Quarters, Light Infantry, Stony Point. The General desires the ollicers immediately to use all jios- sible means to get the men shaved, and made clean as circum- stances will admit and hold themselves la readinuHB to parade in a moments warning. The plunder of the fort, (except the Ordnance, Military Stor(>H, EntreiKdiing Tools, Tents, ai>.d Mar1 V liniJI ^ :s2: : : '« 1 « 1 •s;2 ■ •'" |s ^ 1 g? jS 'H.)NN(>J|ll)^ ^ 1 N M M « • • • ■ fl K.1.)||I.IIII|UIII|( ft, •o l(J J: . Ui • 0. •*«»> • •« s ■M1>I«"1V > Ul • • • '»i)uii.>.'<.ii>S cu ». ie 'JO i u: «■• ■ "r- CO a. *^ ■ ' ' tH ^, is — • •HiiHitiUM eu »■••«« « fei I-, ' • • ' M I ■ •Kiuni'i 0^ t-i'mM ' 1) _! t •< c V i 8 . ' ' ' 1 J . . ..«•« ) ■ . .a\ i • : .-§? t FIRST PKNNHYLVANIA RKGIMKNT. a8i» A r^tiirn of Art illory uikI oIIkm-s taken in theasHaiili of Htony Point. 2 Cannon, 24 poundors, iron. Royals, brasH. :! UraHM 12 do. 1 HraHH ;J pounder. 2 Iron 13 do. ] Iron lb do. 1 Tiin Inch Mortar, Brass. 1 8 Inch Howitzer, Hra.sH. A iarg(* (piantityof ainmunition niado into cartridjfcH, 100 l)arrciH of powder, arms, tents, onhiance stores, and many other couihuHt il>l«'s, all for the ^^ood of tlie hrave Hojdifirs, the whole anionnting to on*) hundred and oijiflity live tliouHany the enemy the 21sl, of (Je>toher, 177U. Head (Quarters Mof)re's House, August, 2Tth., 177!». The flommander in Chief has the pleasure to announce the following iiest)lutions which the Honoural)ie the (loagress have heen i)leased to pass for the henellt of tin* army. le disposit ion manifested in these Kcsrdves is a frcfsh proof Tl to th(> army 1 luit t heir coind ry entertains a, high sense of t ht-ir merits and 8ervic(\ and aie inclined to confer an honourahht ami ad(M|uate compeiisat it>ii. The (teneral lla,t ters himself the respective States will se.-ond Iht^ gentM'ous views of ('ongress and Inke every proper measure to gratify the reasonahh* expectations of such otTlcerH and sol- diers a,s a.r(^ dcdcruuned fo share the glory of ser\ing their country and them.selves through the war, and finishing tin- task they have so nohly began. The flourishing aspect of af- fa,irs in iOuro] i & in the West Indies, as well as in these States, gives us every reason 1o lieli('ve that the happy period will sju'cdily arrive. Tin* ('ongress, August lUlli., 17Tt». Resolved that the Clolh- ler (ien(U*al estlnuite the value of the several art icles of soldiers clothing at the prices they were rfspect i vely worth at the end ofthe year '78, and i'oiihwilh triiiismit siu-h fstimate to the I'aymasters of the several regimenls (who shall bf luniiHlicd out of the ndlitary «*heHt ; with moides to pay the soldiers for all deficiencies of clothing a,t the es| i mated prices of every hjM i- cleasalllxed l>y t he < 'lot hier (feneral, who shall heiiceforwai'd transmit the estimates before the cJMse of «'very venr during the War, sothat tln^ soldiers l>e paid b\'lhe RegiiiiiMital I'ay ■0'i I' 340 McDOWKi.l/H JOURNAL. Masters accoi'diuf? r<> kikjIi articles aunually and previous to their discharge (when the same liappens before the end of tlie year) for all articles allowed them by the Resolutions of Con- gress of the Cth Sept. 77, which they have not received and wiiuih are or shall be due to them after tue year last men- tioned. 11 hi In Congress Aug. 17th. 1770. Whereas the Army of tlie United States of America, has by their patriotism, valor and perseverance hi the defence of the rights and liberties of their Country become entitled to the gratitutle as well as approbatit)n of their fellow-citizens — Resolved : That it be and is hereby recommended to the sev- eral States which have not already adopted measures for that purpose to make such furtlier i)rovision for the officers and soldiers enlisted for the war to them respectively belonging who shall continue in the service till the Estn,V)lishment of Peace as shall l)e adequate compensation for the dangers, losses and liardshii)s they liave sulTered and been exposed to in the course of the present contest eitlier by granting to the ofil- cors half-pay for life and proper rewards for their soldiers or m such or other manner as shall appear to be most expedient to the Legislatures of the several States- Resolmd : That it be and is hereby recommended to the sev- eral States to make such provision for the widows of such of their olTicers jind suoh of their soldiers who are enlisted for the war, or liave died or nuiy die in the service as shall leave to them the sweets of that liberty for the attaininei. t of which their husbands nobly laid down their lives — , Resolved Aug. 18, 1779. That until further orders of Congress the officers of the army be entitled to receive monthly for their sul)sistance money the sums following — eacli Col. and Chaplain 500 dollars, every Lieut, ('ol. 400 dollars, every Major 800 dollars and Reg't. Sur- geon. Kv^ery Captain 200 dollars and every Ijieut. and Ensign and Surg's Mate 100 dollars- Resolved : That until further orders of (Congress the sum of ten dollars be i)aid to every Non-Commissioned officer md sol- dier monthly for their subsistance in lieu of those articles of- feretl originally intended for them and not furnished. SI MINUTES OF TH£: COMMITTEE OF SAFETY OF BUCKS COUNTY. t ^'is 1774-1776. i^-« -t I f^ ^^tHj HJ '1S3 i if) A [The original MhmteR of the Oommltteo of Safety of Bucks (Jouuty havo ouly receutiy buen touiiU, mud are iu the poKses- tiion of (ieu. William W. H. Ijavis of Doylestown, for a copy of which we are indebted to the Historical Society of Pennsyl- vania. ] (342) MINUTES or THE COMMITTEE OF SAFETY OF BUCKS COUNTY, 1774-177G. At a meotin^ of a, nnniln'v of tho inhiibitants of the County <)f Bucks, lu'ld lit Newtown, iit^rftniblc io notice fiven on Siii- iirdiiy, tlm JHh (lay of July, 1774, Gilbert Hicks, Esij., Chairman, and William Walton, clerk. The Oliairnian having taken his place, in a short address to the Conii)any, e\i)]aine(l the nature and intention of the ukhM- ing, when tht^y proc^-eded to the Business thereof, which was carried on and iinisheil with the greatest Decency and Har- mony. in this time of {)uhlic distress, when, l)y the oj)eration of divers Acts of the ]3ritish Parliament, the Americans are sul)- jected to tile universal controul of a Legislature in Avliidi they are not represented, the inhabitants of the County of Bucks, ar a meeting lield at Newtown, on the ninth day of July, a])- pointed the following Cfentlemen as a Committee to represent the said County at a nuuding of the several Committees of the respective Counties of I'ennsylvania, to 1)o lield at IMiiladel- phiathe lotli day of July inst., viz. : John Kidd, Joseph Kirk- bride, Joseph Hart, James Wallace, Henry Wynkoop, Samuel Foulke, and John Wilkinson, after Avhlcli the sense of the; in- habitants of the said County was recommended to them as g(Mi- <'ral rules for their Conduct at tlie said meeting in tlie follow- ing resolves, viz. : • "■Resolved^ That tlu» inhabitants of this County have tlie same opinion of tin* dauLcerous tendeney of the Claims of t he l^rii isli Turliament Lo nuike laws, binding on the inhabitants of these Colf)nies inall Cases whatsoever, without their ccjusent, as other of onr fellow American subjects have. " Jlrsolrrd, That ii is the Duty of every American, when op- pressed by measures either of IMinistry, I'arliameni, or any other J*ower, to use every lawfid endeavour to obtain relief, and to form and promote a plan of I'ldon between tlie parent country and colonies in w hieh t he ( Jluim of the parent count ry iiuiy be a,scertained and the Lilterties of the Colonies delined and secured, and no Cause of Contention in future may arise to disturb that Harmony so necessary for the intert?st and hap- mk MINUTES OF THE i» *-. \^ 1 ^' IP t ' \ if. ) ■ I)iuess of botli, and that this wiil l)e best done in a general Con- gress, to be composed of Delegates, to be appointed either by the respective colonys Assenibiys, or )jy the Members thereof in Convention." At a meeting of the Committee Novemlier27, 1774, the fol- lowing Notification was orilered to be piiblislied : **To the Freeholders and Electors of llie County of Bucks : "xVs the late Continental Congress for the support of Ameri- can Liberty have formed resolves, and entered into an Associa- tion in behalf of themselves antl their respective Colonies they represented, and have recommended the appointment of Com- mittees in several towns and Counties at tentively to observe the Conduct of all persons touching the same ; the Committee chosen for the County of Bucks in Jvdy apprehentliug thtit we have, to the best of our ability, executed the trusts then re- posed in us, beg leave to recommend to the Freeholders and inhabitants of this County who are qualified to vote for Mem- bers of Assembly to meet at Newtown the 15th day of Decem- ber next, to choose a new Committee for the above-mentioned purposes.*' December 15, 1774. This day, pursuant to a notice for that purpose, the follow- ing gentlemen were chosen as a Committee of Observation for this County, viz: Joseph (ijilloway, John Kidd, Christian Min- nick, .Tohn Bessonet, Joseph Kirkbride, Thomas Harvey, Thomas Jenks, Henry Kroesen, Joseph Hart, James Wallace, Richard \Valker, John Wilkinson, Joshua Anderson, John (Jhapman, Jonathan Ingham, Joseph Watson, Benjamin Fell, John Kelly, David Waggoner, Abraham Stout, Thomas Foulke, John Jamison, Jacob Strahan, James Chapnjan, Henry Wyn- koop, Jacob Beitleman, Thomas Darrach, Robert Patterson. David Twining. Thursday, the 29th inst., is appointed for the meeting of this Committer at Newtown at 10 o'clock A. M., to enter upon their important trust. Newtown, December 29, 1774. "To the (Committee of the County of Bucks : "As the great fall of Snow hath prevtuited your attendance here this day, you are desired to meet at Newtown on Monihiy. the lOth day of January, to proceed upon the business foi* whidi you have been chosen." Ne/rtown, Jannanj It!. 1775. A hirge luiijority of the ('ommittei' chose in pursuance of 1^ COMMITTEE OF SAFETY. ;)4r) notice for that purpose given, this (hiy assembled in saiti town and unaniiuoiisly chose Joseph Hart, Esq. , (Jliairuian and Joim Oliapnian, Clerlv. Tlie Coniniittee then tailing iiito consideration tlie nieasnres reconimendeil by the Contiuental (Jongress for tlie redress of American Grievances, entered into the following resolves: '■ I. That we highly approve of the pacillc measures recom- mended l)y the Continental Congress for the redress of Ameri- can (jrievances, and do liereby render onr unfeigned thanks to the worthy gentlemen who compose that august Assembly for (he faithful dischart.e of the trust reposed in them. "2. That we hold ourselves bound, in justice to ourselves, our posterity, our King, and our (Jountry, strictly to observe and keep tlie Association of said C'ongress, especially as it is recommended to us by the tinited vt)ice of our Representa- tives in Assembly, and, us a Committee, will use oui- utmost endeavours to have ir carried into execution. "3. That we hold it as our l)oundtMi duty, both as Christians and as (Jountrymeu, to contribute towards tln' relief and sup- port of the poor inhabitants of the town of Boston, now suffer- ing in the general cause of all the Colonies; and avc do hereby recommend the raising a sum of money for that purpose to every inhal)itant or taxable in ihi:^ (Jounty as soon as p(jssible." The Committee then taking into consideration a late resolve of the Gouimitteo of the City of Philadelphia, setting forth an absolute Necessity that the Committees of the Counties of this province, or their Deputies, be requested to meet together in Provincial Convention on the 23d day of January inst. , cannot conceive from any information wc^ liave had the necessity of such Provincial Convention or that any good effects can be produced thereby towards carrying into execution the Associa- tion so clearly pointed out to us by the ('ontinental Congress. Voted that Joseph Hart, John Wilkinson, Henry Wynkoop, Josepli Watson, and John (Chapman, or any three of them, be a Committee of (Correspondence ; and that Henry Wyid\oop be Treasurer to receive such charitable donation- as may be collected in pursuance of the third resol\(! of this ( 'oiuiuit lee. At a meeting of a Committee of Corresixmdence ilie I'oilow- ing adveriiseiiuMit was ordered to l)e {(ubiisiied : " The (>)mmittee for the (!ounty of liucks. "The alarming situation of public alfairs rendering it nt'C- essary tltat something should be done towards warding off the oppressive measures now too manifestly <'arrying iiit(» execu- tion against us, you are therefore recpu^sted lo meet at the a ^ I .f;„«iA I ! I i 346 MINUTfcJS OP THE houHe of Rioliard Leedoin on Monday the 8th inst. at nine o'clock iu the morning." At (I taeetinu of the Committee held at the house of Richard Leedom, May 8. 1775: ''Resolved, unanimously; That we do heartily approve of the re.solv<*s of the late Provincial Convention, heUl at Phila_ ossible, to collect and pay the same into the hands of the Treasurer, Henry Wynkoop, that it nmy be speedily applyed towards the benevolent purpose for which it was intended ; and at the same time to give those who have not subscribed an opportu- nity to contribute also. At a meeting June ye 12, 1775. Present : Joseph Hart, .John Kidd, Richard Walker, Robert Patterson, Hem-y Kroesen, James Wallatre, Jacol) Bietleman, Henjamin Fell, Thomas Darrach, and Henry Wynkoop. The Treasurer informed tlie Committee that the sum of £51 15s. and Id. had been i)aid into his hands for the relief of the poor sufferers of the town of Hostoii ; whereupon ordered that Richanl Walker and Henry Wynkoop dispose thereof in such manner as they shall jtulge most likely to answer the Benevo- lent j)urpose of the Donors. ITpon motion, .Joseph Hart is appionted to i>ul)lisii an adver- aj COMMITTER OF SAFETY. h tissmenl, notifyirifj the oflicersof tlie tliiTerent associated (Jouj- paiiies to meet ut the house of John Bogart tlie 20th day of July, to clioose their Field Officers, and siicli other purposes as shall then he found necessary; the (/»»nmiittee to meet at the same time and place. At a ineethKj at tlie house of John Jiof/arf, Jilltj 21, 1775. Present a large majority. Jacol) Strahan, formerly chosen a member of this Committee for Haycock township, and Abraham Stout, for Kockhill, hav- ing declined acting. Philip Pearson was returned in the room of sd. Strahan and Samuel Smith in the room of sd. Stout, wlio are accepted ns legal members. The members appointed at the last meeting to dispose of the money collected for tiie relief of the poor of lioston, reported, that they had paid the same into the hands of Samuel Adams, one of the Delegates at the Continental Congress for tlie pro- vince of IMassachusetts Bay, and i)roduced a receipt from him for £.-)l i.-,s. 4d. Nicholas Patterson exhibited a c()mi)laint against Arthur Irwine, setting forth that, agreeable to a former recommenda- tion of this Committee, the iidiabitants of the township of Tiuiciim, together with tlie sd. Arthur Irwine, had associated and proce(Hled to the choice of their otTlcers, and that he, the said Nicholas Patterson, was chosen the Hiiptain of tliesd. com- pany by a, great uuijority ; that notwiihstaudingthesd. Irwine had prevailed on a number of the nuMi associated under the sd. Patterson, to choose him their Captain, and that he continues to muster them, to the disturbance of the Company of the sd. Patterson. The Committee taking the same in ccmsidefiition, and having heard the defence of the .said Irwine, are of opinion, that Nicholas Patterson luith been regularly chosen captain of the associated company of 'i'inictim, consecpiently the said Arthur Irwine cannot be considered as an olTicerin that town- ship. A petition was exhibited from Joseph Mcllvain, William Mc- Ilvain, Abraliam Britton, and John l^riestly. ollicers of the associated Com[)any of Bristol, setting forth, that attempts were niaking to raise a second company iu th;it Townslup, whose Articles were essentially different from those of the other associaled companies. The ('oiiuinttee having taken the said I'etition and Articles of association into consichM-ation, are of opinion, that as har- mony and unanimity are essentially necessary in prosecuting the present uuhap[)y contest, and as Field Onic(*rs are now appointed for the respective Battalions, no .second company \mrf : ^mv^'^ \' IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-S) /y V «:^-< 1.0 I.I ^ li£ III 2.0 III 2.5 III 1.8 1-25 1.4 111 1.6 =^^ nil ^^ ■• 6" ► V]

      ^ \ 4^ o ^ ^ X V 23 WEST MAIN STRUT WEBSTIR.N.Y. MS80 (716) e72-4j03 ^ ^ r Or. t/u h if* I. I M ■:\ lii- T^ MINUTES OF THE ought to be raised in any Townsliip without leave being first obtained from tlieni for that pu riM)se. ]^eujaniin Hare informed that John Hoff liad uttered expressionH derogatory and in- jurious to tlie general American Cause; the said HoflF, volun- tarily appearing before the Committee, acknowledged the charge, aii«l made such coMcessious as were considered as a sufDcient attonement for his former errors. Benjamin Hair likewise informed tliat Thomas Meredith had uttered expressions inimicable to the Cause and Liibertys of America in general and especially of the inhabitants of the town of Boston. John Lacey represented that Thomas Smith, Upper Mak:^- (ield, had uttered expressions derogatory to the continenuil Congress an«l inimicable to the Liberties of America. The same being taken into consideration of, Joseph Hart Richard Walker, James Wallace, and Henry Wynkoop, or any three of them, are appoined a sul>-c.»Mimittee to examine into the said complaints and report to the next meeting. Jo!in Wilkinson, Jonathan Ingham, Thomas Foulke, and John Chapman, being of the people called Quakers and Hlledg- iiig scruples of Conscience relative to the l)usiness necessarily transacted by the Connnittee, desire I to be r«'lieved from any further attendance, whereupon Henry v^yikcMip wasappointed f^lerk of the Co-nmitteo and directeil to piii>lish the following advertisement : " Whkrkah, Several persons who were chosen members of this Connnittee in Decemljer last liave hitherto negh'cted to attend the same, and others who have attended, Imve, from Scruples of (Conscience made a))plication to be discharged, the Committee therefore request all those who do not i)ropose at- tending 'for the future to advertise their respective townships with Th«!ir determination, at the same time ap|iointing some convenient time and place ff)r the iiduibitants to meet, anti choose otiier suitable persons in their room, who are desired to nujet the (^Jommittee on Mon lin- |iip ff>r ip- jho lip I for the township of Solesbury in tlie room of Jonathan Ingluiin ; William Carver for the townsliip of Hucltinglium in the room of Joseph Watson. Sundry of the inliabitunts of the lown- sliip of Newtown olTering to contest tlie Election held tliere, it was recommended to them and agreed by botli parties to hold a new election of whicli the Clcrli is directed to notify the Electors of tliat township previous to the next me»»ting. Th«^ Treasurer reported that he had receivetl Donations from sundry townshii)s for the sufferers of the town of Boston, amounting to .4^75 8s. 4d. , and that he had paid the same into the iiands of John Adams, one of the Committee of Boston, at the si«.'uc time producing a receipt from him for that sum. The suL committee appv>inted r,o examine into the charges brought against Thomas Meretlith antl Thonuis Smith rejmrted that Thonuis Mereditli appeared before them, that the accusa- tions against him were supported by Benjamin Hair. John Hair, and John Harry, an«l that the said Thomas Meredith thereupon executed the following Declaration and renuncia- tion, viz. : " Whkukas, I have spoken injuriously of the distressed peo- ple of the town of Boston, and disrespectfully of the Measures prosecuting for the redress of American (iri«'vances ; 1 do hereby declare, that I am heartily sorry for what I have done, voluntarily renouncing my former prin(Mi)les, and proniise for the future to render my ('onduct inexcept i()nul)lt^ to my (Countrymen, by strictly adhering to the measures of the Con- gress. TuoMAtj Meukdith." That Thomas Smith, upon a second notice, appeared b.'fore them; that he denied the greatest part of what wa.salledged against liim ; that tliMreupon John Jjacy tlu^ complainant, to- gether with the said Thomas Smith, were desired to appear be- fore the Committee this day, antice had likewise l)een given to ,Ta.mes McMasters and Josiah Daws to appear to testify tludr knowledge of wlial the said Thomas Smith was accused with. That, as t he (Jommil lee (»f Satiety had rt-quested Ihc Committees of the respective Counties of this Province to ni.ike return to them of all OlTlcers of the Military Association that they might be Commissioned, and also lists of the Assodators and Non-Associators, within tlipir respective Districts ; they had published nw advertisement requesting the Colonels of the sevtM'al Battalions to furnish the ( 'ommittee at this m(>et ing with liists of all Otlicers within their District, and that the Captains of the aHsociateniitted to the Cotumittee. IL ,'f v., 11 iii- ^ 860 MIJ^UTES OF THIi Voted that the Declaration of Thomas Meredith in considered as satisfactory and ordered to be ptiV)lish«d. The OoMimittee tlien resumed the consideration of the com- plaint made af^ainst Thomas Bmith, and having heard the Testimony of Jolin Lacy, James McMasters, and a letter from Josiah Daws, he being necessarily absent, and likewise the de- fence of said Thomas 8mith. Voted that the charges laid against said Thomas Smith have been fully supported by Evi- dence, and the said Thomas Smith refusing to make any satis- faction for his misconduct, the Chu'k is directed to publish the following state of his case, viz: "Proof having been made by incontestable evidence that Thomas Pmith, of Upper Makefleld, had uttered expression t(» the following purport, viz. : That the Measures of Congress had already enslaved America and done more Damage than all the Acts the Parliament ever intended to lay upon us, that the whole was nothing but a scheme of a parcel of hot-headed Presl)yterians and that he believed the Devil was at the Bot- tom of the whole; that the taking up Arms was the most scandalous thin^ a man could be guilty of, and more heinous than an hundred of the grosiiest offenses against the moral law, &c. , Sic. , &c. "■Resoheil, That as the above virulent and indecent Invec- tives appear manifestly designed to cast the grossest indignity upon the lionourable the Continental Congress, to raise in- vidiious Distinctions between tlifferent denominations and to impede the virtuous struggles of our distressed Countrymen against ^finislerial Oppression, the said Thomas Smith 1m> considered as an Knemy to the Rights of Britisli America, and all I hnU misconduct." that all persons break off every kind of dealing wiUi him until he sliiili make proper satisfaction to thi8 Committee for his In Committee at Newtown, September 11, 1775. Present: Joseph Hart, .Tames McXair, Joseph Kirkbride, John Coryel, John Kidd, Samuel Yardley, Henry Wynkoop, Augustine Willett, John Bessonet, Joseph Sackett, Christian Minnick, Robert Patterson, James (/hapuum, Benjanun Fell, Henry Kroesen, Jacob Beitleman, Richard Walker. The Clerk informed the Committee that, agreeable to order, he had sent the case of Thomas Smith to the Press for publica- tion, but that sd. Smith expressing remorse and penitence and prondsing to appear before the Committee this day and make satisfactory acknowledgement for his ndsconduct, its publica- tion had been jiostpoued, Thomas Smitli apiteacing belore tlu; ('ommittee voluntarily COMMITTEE OF SAFETY. 851 M> |a- [a- >y executed the following acknowledgement and declaration, viz. : "As I have been charged liefore the Cojiiuiittee f(»r having utter«d expressions derogatory to tlio Continental Congress, inviduoits to a i)articnlar Denomination of Christians, and tending to impede the opposition of our Countrymen to Min- isterial Oppression,! do hereby declare njyself heartily sorry for my imprudent expressions and do sincerely jjroinise for t!ie future to coincide with every measure prosecuted for the re- dress of American 'rrievances so ftir as is consistL-nl with the religious principles of the society to which 1 belong. Thomas Smith.'" Voted that this be considered as a sulHcient satisfactioii for his misconduct, and ordered that the Clerk publish it »s such. Samuel "Yardley returned Committeeman for the township of Newtown and accepted as a legal member. Three of the members of the Comndttee of Correspondence having resigned, James Wallace, .Jo iph Sackett, and Samuel Yardley are a.ppointed in their stead. Henjaniin Ft-il informs the ('ommittee that Edward Upde- grave an(h McCauley can give Kvidence to the same. It is therefore onlered that Henjamin l\^ll, William (Jarver, .lohu Cory«>l, Joseph Hart, Henry WynUo(»p, and James Wal- lace, oratiy three of tl-.em be a Hj)ecial Ccuumittee to incpiire into the premises and make report to this Committee at their next meeting. The ('ommitte*' then adjourned to meet at the house of John Bogart ye Uth of October. Tn Committer at John. Jiof/nrt's, OrtobrrQ. 1775. Present: Joseph Hart, Thomas Darrach, Jajues Wallace, Benjamin Seigle, Richard AValker, Augustine Willett, Robert Patterson, .loseph Sackett. John Jamison, .lanies McNair. Henry Wynkoop, Samuel Yanlley Thi Sub-committee appointed to hear the Complaint against Edward Updegrave and John Rogers reported : That in coii- Hequence of notice given to sd. ^'p(le^rave and Rogers, sd. l!p- degrave had appeared before tnem; that tipon in(|uiry lliey found he had tittered some im])rudent expressions, all' routing ti» the Associated company of PlumsteatI, for which lie ap- ptared peintent and promised in meet them, acknowledge his fault, anort into Ronuidera- tion, are of opinion that tlie Concessions made by Etiward Uii- de«5rave area snffloient HatiKfaction for liis miscondnet ; and tiiat tlie "UHH (if Jolin Rogers be held under advisement till the next meeting;. William Htickman appearing before the Committee requested a Certilirate setting forth tliat Natlmniel Twining Imd ab- sccMided with a view totlefraud hisoreditors, expecting tliereby to facilitate liis pursuit of sd. Twining into the Provinces of Maryland or Virginia. Which is coiisiderd as an improper motion. Tlie Treasurer reported that the sum of £125 158. 7d., col- lected for the sufferers by the Boston Port Act, was now in his hands. Ordered thereupon that Treasurer tlispose of the said money in such nuiuner as shall be most likely to answer the benevo- lent purpose of the Donors. The ('ominittee then adjourned to meet at this place ye 83d «»f November. if ; 1 I fi In Committee at John BogarVs^ November ye 23(/, 1775. Present : Joseph Hart, Heiijamiu Fell, Richard Walker, .!ames McNuir, Robert J*atterson,Thonuis Darragh, James Wal- hice, John Coryel, Henry Kroesen, and Henry Wynkoop. The Con\mittee, taking the case of John Rogers into consid- eration, and having examineil Mary Hogart, said to be tlie principal witness against him, are of opinion that the offence as well as the olfender are too insigniticant to deserve any fur- ther notice of this Committee. It l)eing now near the expiration of one year since the pre- .sent Committee was chosen, and the Hoard being of opinion a new choice ought to be annually made, do recounnend each nu^mber to advertise the inhabitants of his township, to meet at the most convenient place in each township for that pur- pose, on the sixte(*nth day of December. The Treasurer informed the i>ommittee that to comply with the order of the nineteenth f October he had paid the mt)neys then collected into the hands of Samuel Adams, chairman of the ('onnnittee appointed by the Oeneral (Jourt of the Province of Massacunsetts Hay. to dispose of the Contril)utions for the Relief of the Sufferers by the Boston Port Bill, and produced a receipt from him for the sum of £125 15s. 7d. December ye 2rtth is appointed for the meeting of the new mittee at this place. !*'■ (i^ .'OMMITTEE OF SAFETY. 353 In Commitlee December 2ii"', 1775. The following persons were returned i\n nienihers in Oommit- tee in their respective Townships for tlie ensuing year, vis. : Upper Makejield, James McNair; Hpriiujfiehl, Josiati Brian; Kodchill, ^nnxui'X Hniith ; Jiackhiifhatn, Jolin Lacey ; Aorth- ampton, Henry Wynlioop; Wrig/Ustown, J onviAi^iinikett; lien- ssalem, John Kidd, James Benezet ; Holesbnrn, John Coryel ; The i'>,i;oik, A.ssions derogatory to tluit Honorable Body and disrespectful to tlie present public measures. Ordered that John Kidd, James Benezet, Thomas Harvey, Joseph Mcllvain, and John Cox be a sub-connnith'e toiiupiiro into this matter and make report to tlie next meeting. The Committee, taking into consideration the late resolves of the Assembly of this Province respecting the Military Asso- 28 -Vol. XV. 864 MINUTES OF THE oiation and the Laws passed for its regulation by that Body, do earnestly recommend to every Member of this Board to use his inilueuce within his township and neighbourhood to induce the people to 8ign and submit to the same. II /»» Committee by particular request from the Committee of Siifety, January 22, 1770. Present : Joseph Hart, John Coryel, Robert Patterson, Robert Shewel, New Britain, Richard Walker, Arthur Watts, John Cox, James McNair, John Lacey, Thomas Jones, Hilltown, Josliua Anderson, Lower Makefleld, Henry Wynkoop, James Wallace, Samuel Smith, Joseph Mcllvain, Tliomas Darrah, Bedminster, Samuel Yardley, Josiah Brian, Joseph Sackett, Benjamin Seigle, William Biles, Benjamin Fell, Thomas Har- vey, Andrew Trumbower, Lower Milford, James Benezet. Messrs. James Biddle and Joseph Wharton, members of tlie Committee of Safety for this Province, deUveredthe following letters from that Board, viz. : ' In Committee of Safety. "Philadelphia, January ye 10. 1770. "GkntlkmKN,— The Committee of Safety have published a process for the making of Saltpetre, whicVi they hope will in- duce the inhabitants of the Colony generally to set about the •work, but as no description, however exact, so fully answers the purpose of instruction as the actual exhibition of the Process, the Committee have resolved to employ a number of persons to go 'through the Country to instruct the people in this necessary branch of Manufacture. It is therefor requested of you to 'send two persons to this city to obtain a competent Knowledge of the method practiced at the Saltpetre Works here, that they may be qualilied to exhibit the process to such inhabitants of your County as are desirous of being useful to their Country at this important and dangerous Crisis of our A ITairs. "It is referred to you to make such agreement forth© pul>lio with the persons you employ on this Service as you may think just and reasonable. Their expenses to and from the City and while they remain here for instruction will be also allowed by the Committee of Safety. ^' By order of the Committee, "John Nixon, " Chairman. "To the Committee of Bucks County." COMMITTEE OF SAFETY. ^55 In Cninmittee of Sc^fety. "Philadelphia, January ye 10, 177«. "Qkntlrmkn, — The l)etter to encourage people at a Diatauoe from this City to enter into the nuinufacture of Saltpetre with Spirit, wo request you would appoint a proper person in your County to receive all that shall he made there, and give notice to this Board and also public notice of such uppoinrment. Ah soon as we have notice, we shall furnish such person with Power to pay in that Article one-fourth the value of the Salt- petre according to our former proposals, and the rest of the price we shall pay to the order of the Officer appointed, who is to send the Saltpetre he shall receive from time to time, as opportunity shall offer, to Mr. Robert Towers our Commissary in this city. "^ By order of the Committee, "John Nixon, " Chairman. "To the Committee of "The County of Bucks." The above letters having been read and considered, Messrs. James Wallace, Andrew Kicklein, and Joseph Fenton, Junr, were appointed to go to Philadelphia to be instruced in the method of making Saltpetre. And James Wallace is apixiinted the Officer to receive the Saltpetre which shall be manufactured in this County agreeable to the request made in the sd. letters by the (Committee of Safety. Representation being nuide to this Board that the inhabi- tants of a certain District within this C'ounty, on the border af Northampton County, who have lately been estublished into a Township by the namn of J)urham, were desirous to receive the Direc ion of this Conunittee relative to the mode of ob- taining a Representative in this Board, it was ordere«l that public notice be given to the inhal)itantrt of sd. Township to meet and choose a person for that purpose. The Sub-committee appointed to (>xamine the charge lairoper to adjourn the matter to a further day, viz., to the Gth of .January. "The Committee then met, Mr. Walton appeared, and «»b- :: « 356 MINUTES OF THE jected to answer until lie saw liis accusors fdce to face. The Committee waiteil from 11 o'clock iiithu morning uiitill four in the afternoon, tlio witnesse.s nor any of them appearing, though (lirected anil having promised to attend, your Com- mittee thought proper to makt'tliis report of their proceeding. "John Kidd, Joskpii McIlvain, "JOIIX Cox, JAMKS BKNKZKT, 'Thomas Hakvky. "Resolved, That this matter be held under advisemen. until the next meeting, and the aforesd. Committee are rer[uested to have a strict regard to the conduct of sd. Walton during that time. " The Committee then adjourned to February 27, 177G. Fn Committee at John Jiof/art'.s, February 27, 1770. Present : Joseph Hart, John Coryel, Richard Walker, Samuel Smith, Robert Patterson, James McNair, James WaJlace, Ben- jamin Siegel, Adam Jjowdesieger, Benjamin Fell. " Resolced, That the following petition l)e presented to the Assembly relative to tin? Military Association : "That as a general uneasiness prevails among the Associators in this County on account of the late Military Resolutions of this Honorable Hoihse, and many persons have signed them under a full persuasion that amendments would be made therein ; And as there are many able-bodied men between the age of fifty and sixty years, possessed of large estates, who are entirely exempt from Military Duty and Exjjense, your peti- tioners therefore humbly prays that the Association may be extended to tlie age of sixty. "And as the 'Yivx upon Non- Associators is considered merely as an ecpiivalent for personal services, and the Aissociators have not (;!ompensation for their Arms and accoutrements, not to mention the danger they will be exposed to when called into actual service, Your petitioners pray that an additional Tax be laid upon the Estates of Non-Associators proportionate to the expenses of the Associators necessarily incurred for the general Defence of Property. "And as hy marching wliole Battalions or Companies of Mi- litia large tracts of Country will be left destitute of Men, ex- cept those who either hold all Resistance unlawful, or such as are disaffected to the present Measures, Vour petitioners therefore beg leave to submit to the consideration of the House, whether it would not be better to direct the Colonels to draught from their Battalions such number as shall from time to time be requisite, thereby affording an opportunity forthose whose circumstances will not always admit their going COMMITTEE OP SAFETY. 357 to get Volunteers in their stemi, and at the Hame time leaving sufficient force in every part of the Country to quell any local Insurrections. "All which your Petitioners humbly pray may be taken into consideration of the House and such Amendments made as yon in your Wisdom shall seem n»eet." Complaint being niatle that John Burrows, Jr., had uttered expressions inimicable to the Cause of America. Ordered that John (Joryel, James McNair, Josepli Sackett, Samuel Yard- ley, and Joshua Anderson, or any three of them, be a Special Committee to examine the Evidences and make report thereof to the next meeting. The Committee then adjourned to March 2Tth. In Committee at John Jiogart'ti, March 27, 1776. Present : Josepii Hart, James Benezet, Richard Walker, Samuel Smith, Arthur Watts, John Sample, James Wallace, Samuel Yardley, James MoNair, William Biles, Robert Patter- son, John Kidd, Adam Lowdesleger, Jacob Beitlemun, Andrew Triimbower, John Cox, Thomas Darrah, Thomas lamg, Joseph Sackett. The Committee appointed to enquire into the charge laid against John Burrows, Jr., do report that upon proper exam- ination it appeared thai the words charge*! against him had been spoken heedlessly, the [)arty saying he could not recollect to have said anything with an intention to offend, but if he had spoken disrespectfully he was Very sorry for it, and prom- isetl to demean himself better for the future. Resolced, "Therefore, that this excuse be allowed." A letter from the Committee of Safety dated March 10, 1770, requesting that the Associators in this t'ounty be properly equipped so as to be in condition to march at an hour's warn- ing, and that a stricr attention he i)aid to their Arms and Accoutrements, and there is th»! greatest reason to apprehend that Gen. Howe intends an attack upon tins Province. Also another letter from that Comiuirtee, dated March 2:1, 1770, recpiesting this Board to appoint proper persons to pur- chast! such Muskets in this County as are in the hands «)f Non- Associatorsor can lMfspareective Township which he shall judg«» fit for service an»l are not made u.se of by asso- ciators or their owners shall be willing to part with upoh rea- 358 MINUTES OF THE sonable terms, and that the dame be delivered to Henry Wyn- koop, James Wallace, or Samuel Smith, who are hereby ap- pointed to receive them and Hend thani to Philadelphia agreea- ble to the request of the Committee of Safety. And that infor- mation be given to the Colonels of thodiflerent Battalions ot As- sociators in this County of the present critical situation of our ailTairs, and that they be requested to use their utmost abilities and diligence to put the several liattalions in the best order that the nature of tho thing will admit of, to be ready to march immediately if it should be thought necessary ; and it in ex- pected and required that every member of this Board do every- thing in his power to assist the ofllcers iu carrying the above resolve into execution." Upon motion, '■'■ Resolped, That for the future fifteen members met, and no less, shall be considered a Board capable to transact business." The Committee then adjourned to April 24, 1776. In Committee at John BogarVs, April 24, 1776. Present : Joseph Hart, Thomas Long, Richard Walker, James McNair, Robert Shewell, James Wallace, John Cox, Joseph Sackett, Arthur Watts, Robert Patterson, John Sampler, Wil- liam Biles, Jacob Beitleraan, Samuel Yardley, Joshua Brian, Joshua Anderson, Samuel Smith, Henry Wynkoop, Adam Lowdesleger. Upon motion " Resolved, That the sum of Is. 6d. shall be paid by each Member who shall not attend within the si>ace of one hour after the time appointed for the meeting of this Com- mittee, and that Mr. Walker be the Collector of the sd. flnea. " Richard Walker, Esq., being in the Chair, Mr. Hart, as Colo- nel of the 2d Battalion of Associators in this County made re- turn of th'e Field Officers of that Battalion as chosen by the Officers thereof, viz : Joseph Hart, Colonel ; Robert Shewell, Lieutenant-Colonel; James McMaslers, first Major, Gilbert Rodman, second Major; Joseph Shaw. Standard Bearer, and William Thompson, Adjutant, which was accordingly certified to the Speaker of the Assembly, agreeable to a late resolve of that body. The Committee appointed to examine into the charge against Thomas Blacklidge reported that they apprehended the wit- nesses had not understood Mr. Blacklidge, and that he declared that he wished Avell to the Libertys of America, and would support its freedom as far as was consi^itent with the religious principles of the Society to which he belongs: "•Resolved, Therefore, that Mr. Blacklidge is fully acquitted from the said charge." The Committee then adjourned to May ye 23. COMMITTEE OF SAFETY. m In Committee at John BogarVs^ May 22, 1776. Present : Joseph Hart,8ainiiel Yardley,Jaines Benezet, James Wallace, John Cox, Arthur Watts, John Kiild, Joseph Sackett, Jacob Beitlenian, Richard Walker, Joseph Mcllvaiu, John Samp- ler, Benjamin Siegle, James McNair, Robert Pattersoft, Gil- bert Hicks, Bamuel Smith. Thomas Harvey, Benjamin Fell, William Biles, John Coryel, Thomas Lon^;, Henry Wynkoop, Adum Lowdesleger, Josiah Brian. Gilbert Hicks returned as Committeeman for the Township of Middletown. The Committee receiving a letter from the Committee of Safety reminding this Board that the Assembly of this l*ro- vince, by Ave Resolves of the 6th of April last, did provide for disarming disaffected perons, and procuring the Arms of Non- associators in this Province, to be applied to the arming the Continental Troops raised in this Colony, the Troops raised in its own special Defence, and the residue for the Assoeiators ; as the necessity for Fire-locks at this alarming conjuncture is very pressing, they request this Board to refer to the sd. Resolves without delay, and make report to them with all possible (+peed. After mature consideration of the above letter: "■Resolved That the inhabitants of those Townships in this County who have no\; already elected persons to take up the Arms of Non-Associators, agreeably to late Resolves of the As- sembly of this Province, be requested to meet on Saturday the 8th of June and choosft three persons for that purpose, And that the Members of this Committee advertise this Resolve at some of the most public places in their respective Townships, with the place and hour of meeting. And it is recommentled to those persons who shall be so chosen, to join in districts in the following order, viz: "Bristol Falls and Middletown; Ben&alera, South Hampton, and Northampton ; Warmister, Warwick, and Warrington ; Newtown, Lower Makefield,andUpperMakefleld ; Wrightstown» Buckingham, and Solesbury ; Plumstead, Bedminster, Tini- cum; New Brittain, Rockhill, and Hiltown ; Milford, Hayeock, and Richland; Springfield, Nockamixou, and Durham. ' Messrs. David Jonesand Joseph Watkins having prod need a let- ter from the Committee of Inspection of Philadelphia request- ing this Board to nominate a certain numl)er of their members to meet Deputies from the other Counties of this Province in Philadelphiaon Tuesday the 18th day of next month, in ortler to agree upon And direct the mode of electing Members for a Provincial Convention, to be held at such time and place as the Bd. Conference of Committees may appoint, for the express purpose of forming and establishing new form of Government. ; I! ¥i. : il It: *fiiH( I m ''3 360 MINUTES OF THE The said letter, togetlicr with some other papers to tliesaiiie purport having been read and considered : "" ResQlced, That, astliisis a matter of very great consequence and ought to bn considered with tlie utmost deliberation, the sitme be lield under advisement until Monday the 10th of June, wlien this Comuiitteo ■will meet and give an answer to tlie said letter." In tlio mean timt* every Member of tills 13oard will collect as much as possible the sense of his Townshii» on this important 6ul».ject. The (Committee then adjourned to Monday 10th June. In Committee at Nefntotrii, Jane 10, 1770. Present: Jose()h Hart, Joshua Anderson, John Kidd, Ben- jamin Seigle, Iticliard Walker, Jacob lieitlenmn, James Hene- zet, Samuel Smith, Robert Patterson, Henjamiu Fell, Joseph Sackett, John Sampler, William Biles, John ('oryel. James McNair, Samuel Yardley, Arthur Watts, .lames Wallace, AntlrewTrumbower,(Tilbert Hicks, Adam Lowdesleger, Thomas Long, Josiah Brian, Thomas Jones, John Cox, Thomas Harvey, Henry Wynkoop. The Committee taking into consideration the request of the Committee of Inspection of l^hiladelphia relative to the ap- pointment of Deputies to meet the other Counties of this Pro- vince in Provincial ('onference at Philadelphia on Tuesday I lie 18th day of J une for the ))urposes above recited. The memliers having reported the senst'of tin* inhabitants of their respective Townships nn»l tlu> whole matter having been debated and con- sidered, the cpiestion was pxit whether this Board will appoint Deputies agreeable to the request of the Comiidttee of Phila- delphia, or whether the Assembly ho consiilered as competent to regulate tlu^ Interval Police of this Colony agreeabh^ to the Resolve of the ('ontiiu'iilal ('ongressof the loth of May last, which was carried in favor of Deputies btMUg apj)ointed by a great majority. The (Committee then a])pointed .loseph Hart. John Kidd, James Wallace, Benjamin Siegle, and Henry Wynkoop, or any three of them, to attend the said Conference. The Committee being informed that sundry Townships had neglected to choose persons for receiving the arms of Non-asso- cia,tors, agreeable to a late resolvi! of the Assembly of this Pro- vince, as requested by this Committe»< at their last meeting, the following persons were appointed for that purpose by this Boar«l, viz, : .lohn (-rawford, Ja,mes Barclay, and William Ijong for W(rr- rington; Daniel Lan^w, Richard Rue, and Thomas Miller for COMMITTEE OF SAFETY. 361 li- nt, a- 'iit iH ^t, a was. Scout then said. You are going to open a door to Eternal Tyrrany and give a loose to every Usurper, Dorland asking who he meant by Usurpers, lio said, Tlie cursed Congress and Committei' of Safety; The said (diarge having been fully jtroven .-igainst the said Scout, he begged pardon for those imprudent expressions, declaring lui was firmly attached to tln^ Cause of Americii, and i>romised for the future to be more guarded and to avoid such indecent language, and neither to savor do anylliing contrary to the Interests of America. The Committe(> theriMipou dimisseti him, being satislled with Hiose coiicessioiis. Tim C'ommittee tlu'u adjourned if) iSfonday July ye 1st. ///. Conimittca at, John BocjnrVs J/t.iK/ai/, Jii/i/ i/e 1, 17T0. Pre,S(Mit : .loseph Hart, John Coryej, Thotiias Darrali, .Fosc'pli Sackett, Samuel Smith, Hobei-t ]*ai iei-on, Betijamin Siegel, Robert Shewell, A collectors of Arms, appointed agreeable to a late Resolve of the Assem- bly of this Province, " /'(',s')//v belong, who shall tiitu'eiipon glv«» -![jh:£^ sat 91 * 1 5*1 r I f if f ■■ m 362 minute:s of the orders to such officer and such number of men as he shall ap- prehend proper and sullicient to enforce the said resolve of As- semlily." A conipiaint, partly verbai and partly by petition, being ex- lubited to tlie Jioard against Andrew Kicldein, colonel of the ;{d ISattalion of Associators in tliis County, that lie had used undue influence in procuring himself elected, and that he ren- dered himself incapable of commanding by excessive drinking; from Joseph Savitz and John Loudwick, Valentine Up, George Hurleiir, Henry Hover, Benjamin Selgle. and Michael Suuth, Captains of companies. The Committee agreed to take the same into consiilerationat their next meeting, and ordered that the i)arties be notilled and requested to attnjamin Pell, and Robert Patterson be and they are herel)y appointed to meet a Deputation from the Committee of Northampton County tosettle the quotaof Field officers to be appointed for tiie Battalion to be raised by those two counties agreeable to a rt^solve of the late Provincial Con- ference. " The Committee appointed Solomon Gruber and Philip Sheets in the room of Theophihis J'\>ulke and Peter Wikle as C!ol- lectorjs of arms in the township of Uichland. The Collectors of arms iii R(jckliill reported they had received thirty-nine guns. The Committee adojurned to 10th July, 177G. Jn Commiltce lOth July, 1770. Present: Joseph Hart, Andrew Trundmwer, Richard Walker, Adam Jjowdesieger, James liene/.et, .Jolni C!<»ryel, Joseph Siick- ett, John Sampler, Arthur Watts, Jienjamin Fi'll, James Wal- lac«', .losia'i Brian, Robert Patterson, Sanmel Smith, Henry Wynkoop, Thonuis liong. " /^'.V(>/0(!n- for I bo ho- lliis '11. William Roberts, William Hart, Valentine Up, and John Jami- son ; 1st Jjieutenants, John Kroesen, Henry Darrach, Hugh Jjong, l*hilipTrunibower, and Tennis Middlemart; 2d Lieuten- unts, Abrani DuBois, James bhaw, Jacob Drake, yamuel Deane, and .John Irvine; Ensigns, Mr. McKissack, William Hines, Josepli Hart, Stoffel Keller, and John McCammon Ad- jutant, John .Johnson; Knrgeon, Joauph Henton, Jr. ; (Quarter- master, Alexander Benstead. " Jie,solced, That where any person or persons within any Township of this County shall refuse to deliver his or tiieir fire- arms to the Colleetors of arms, either chosen or appointed, agreeable to a late Resolve of the Assembly of tliis Province, the said Collectors or any one of them apply to the Colonel, or in his absence the next in command of the Battalion to which the Associators of that Tovvnshii) belong, who shall thereupon give f)rders to such Oflicer and such number of men as he shall appreheuute it to the tlilTerent colonels. "/^\o/fV'f/, That the t^hairuuin grant orders to the dilTtu'ent Colon»'ls for receiving said powiler from the Provincial Com- udssary." Th«' Collectors of arms in Haycock Township reported they had rec<>ived two guns. i\ 364 minute:s of the f-Kte' Major Jamos McMastcrs, f'aptain John iloKonkey, and Mr. JoliM K«Mth aro ai>in)irit('d to r.f>ll(>(!t Hio ni'(varin.s in llpiier MakuCield, in Ww. room of Harnot Vaiihorn. .John Hiirlcigh, and .lanuis Torlx^t, wlio dnoliim Sfrving. Captain Jolm Jamison an<> that Jeremiali Vastitie, a Non-Associator, had l)oiight up a number 4if guns without any proper authority : '" Resoloed, Therefor<>, that the (chairman imniodiat(>ly issue a precept to ai)prehen(l t lie said Vastine to Ijring him ))eforo tho following gentlemen, vi/.: Joseph Hart, Jjimes Wallace, Arthur Watt-;, Iliiduird NV.'ilUer, and Henry Wynkoo|>, or any three' of them, who are appointed a Sub-comnut tee to eiupiire into tho said nutttor, and report to tlio next meeting of this Hoard." John Hogart ])roduc,ed ati account for (Continental services, amount C!> Hs. Id., which is ordered to b<> re(rommended to tho Connuittee of ('ontii ental accounts as just. Philip Stover an( ^^athiJls Hnrtnum are appointed (Collect- ors of arms in Haycock Townslui)in tlm room of Philip llering and John Mill. Valentine U]), Rudolph Croman, and John Estorly are ap- pointed ("Collectors of arms in Springfield townsliii), in the room of I'illls Jloxbury, Christopher Wagni'r, a,nd Jolui Estorly. 'IMio (Committee adjourned to the 2*.)tli July. In. ('omnuttec, 'i\)th Jtili/. 177(i, at John Jinpari's. Prosont : Joseph Hart, Robeit Shewell, Richard Walker, Art liur Watts, Henjamiii Seigle, James McNair.Josepli Sackett , John Sampler, Hen jam in i'"'ell,Rol)ert I'attersoii.Thonuis . I ones. Josiali lirian, James Wallace, William Hilos, Jolm ('orvel, Henry Wynkoop. Two let iters l)eing i)roduced to tho lioard from (Jeneral Roberdeau, and likewise a Resolve of (Congress of I'.Mhinst., urging the immediate march of the IMilitiau '' fit'so/raf. Thai notwithstanding a fornwr resolv.' of this Hojird for sending to camp the proport ion of t his cotuit y f(U' th(^ I'Mying (.Camp, this Comunttec* will ns-o their utmost en- deav«)rsto forward the immediate march of the wliole l\lilitia and alTord them all tin* assistancrs aiiuti' liieui anions the eouipiiniis in prtjportiun to tint num- ber of nif'U enterinj^ into aental service!." i'eter HIaker and Jonathan Cof>i)<'r appeared upon Citation from <"Mpiain .John McKonkt^y, ()ne of t he Colleetors of A rms in Uppt-r Makelield, to satisfy tins Board how tiieir arms had l»een disj)os(;d of. IJlaker said his }^un had been taken away, as he supposed, by fine John 8out ii wlio was t-iiiisted into the service of tins ]*rovince, and (-'oopfu* pronuscd to deliver his t^uns the next mornin^f, upon which tiicy wer»! , 1776. First Lieut Henry Eppele, Capt. vice Capt. Grose, July 4th, 1778. Ditto Willm Craig, Ditto vice Capt. Brisben, resigned Sept. ist. 1777. Second Lieut., James Bird, First Lt. vice Henry Eppe'e, preferred. Ditto Danl St. Clair, Ditto vice Willm Craig, Ditto. Ditto Mathias Luken, Ditto vice 1st Lt. James Montgomery, left out by order of fienl Conway, Sept. 11th, 1777. Ensign Danl MacDonald, Second Lt. vice James Bird, pre- ferred. The above are the vacancies in ye 3d Penn. Regt. , Nov. 25th, 1777. Thos. Graiq. [ Endorsed] Promotions in the 3d Penna Battalion. COL. HARTLEYS REGIMENT. A list of the officers in Colonel Hartley's Battalion in the Ser- vice of the United States of America. Rank. When Appointed. Colonel 10th January, 1777. Lieut. Colonel, ... 9 Apl. , 1777. , Major, ....... 12 January, 1777. . Quarter Master, . . 17th April. .Adjutant, 10th January, 1777. , Paynuister, .... l.lth Jnnuary, 1777. Jacob Swope, Surgeon, ir)th January, 1777. ■ Tracey, Surgeon 5 February. Baruet Kichelberger, . Captain, 13 January. William Nicholl, . . . Do 13 January. Robert Hopes Do 13 Do. Benjamin C. Stoddert, Do 14 Do. Thomas Hartley, . Morgan Conner, . FiHwis Bush, . . . .lohn McAllister, . Rob»;rt Ralston, Thomond Ball, . . ;« THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 379 h, |77. [77. i77. William Kelley, , . Richard Wilison, . '. . George Bush, . . . . Archibald McAhister, Rank. When Appointed. Captain, 10 January. Do. ...... 15 February. Do. 1 March Do . 18th April. Paul Parker, first Lieut., .James Forrester, . Horatio Ross, . . . .fames Kenny, . . James Dill, .... Count De Momfort, Charles Croxall, John Hughes, . . Andrew Walker, . Isaac Sweeney, . Henry Carberry, . Martin Eichelberger Wm. McCurdy, . , William Clemm, , Do. . . Do. . . Do. . . Do. Do. Do. . . Do. . . Second Lieut., Do, . Do. . loth January. 23(1 January. 24th Do. 25th Do. 5th February. , 23(1 March. . 25th May. 1 June. 12th Jan., 1777. 23d Jan. , 1777. 24th Do. 1777. 25th Do. 26 Do. 20 May. Bo. The other two Second Lieutenants are appointed, but I can- not at present return their names. George Hillery, John M«Bride, . . .Tames McCalmon, John Manghan, . , Vachel Do. Do. 2d Do. 5th Do. > 24th Jany by Colo. 25thPebyi" Hartley's Note. 1st May. 26 May. John Stake, Do The other two Ensigns are also Appointed ; I can not now re- turn their names. I appointed a certain Walter Cox a Captain for the particu- lar Circumstances Attending this api)ointment his Fixcellency was pleased to Approve of the same; the Appointment was made the 5th of February, 1777. Thos. Hartlkt, f'olonef. (Jamp at Middle Brook, June the 14th, 1777. You will be pleased to present the above List to Hisi Excel- lency General Washington, as the officers arc! Anxious to luivo their Commissions. I would be glad that they were granted lis soon as lieisure will admit. The Times of appointment are mentioned. Should any other of the sixteen Battalions desire the Commissions to be of tht^ same Date to alltheir officers, the same Indulgence will doubt le.ss be granted us, I am. Sir, Y'our humble servant, Thos. Hautlky. To Lieut. Colonel Morgan Connor. Adjutant General, ^iro Temp, Middle Brook, 14th of June, 1777. m f'ih seo THR PKNNSYliVANlA I-INK. I RndorHtMl] Cn\. Hart l«»y'H olThwrn o<>miiiiMHiono.v'NiniiiiNMioii of Lieut. (?olo. in thoOth Datta of PHiuiHylvaniain tlu» Horvlco of tho rnitf*! HtatoH, wivh «lat«Ml the lOth (lay of January, 1770. Ho wiiH Appoinlod Lt. (/ol. of Miuuto Mon tlio IHli of Juii«\ 1775. T. Hautlky. [htiulorstuij Col, HartU>y'8 Muiuorauduni. i:|| J'romotir.ns in Colo, Uarlhy's lit'tfi'menL JainoH Forrost««r a Hrst lii<v'. last. Two (^onuuissi«)us an> lo.st witliiu a fi>w «layH. New ontm are ilesjretl. Henry (^arhury a 'id lileut. to b«< a llrst liieutenant' in the Room t»f Oaptain Parker, prouioted Ittli Sept. Martin Kiolu>ll>erff»'r, '-id Lieut, to he a Ih'wt ljieut«uiant in the Uooni of Lieut. JXU, killed IDtli 8upt. TlioH. Hauti,ky, (h)h. IKudorsed] C^olonel Hartl(>y for lhr»*e ('oniniiHsions, lOth Deeenir, 1777. Promotions exclusive of the Majority to lak«' place as follows in ('olonel Hartley's Ue^iinent : L" u'. l*aul l*arker \o he a Captain in the Room of Capt. Kelly, *lee«'asetl the 5)th of Hepteniher, 1777. Lieut. Horatii) Ross to he a ("aptain Do. of ('apt. Hopes, killeil lUh September. 1777. Lieut. .James l"\)rrester to hea (^iptain in Po. of(;!apt. McAll- ister, resijjned the 11)"' (»f Nov«'niher, 1777. Second Lieut. Walker to be a first Lieut, in Do. of Lieut. Hu^jhes, declin<'d servinf.cthe 1st ,Fune, 1777. '.Id Tjieut. Isaac Sweeney ti> be a' Do. of Jjieut. Parker pro- moted t)th S.'ptr, 1777. 2d Iji«'\it. Henry (barberry to be a. l>o. in Do. of Lieut. Ross, pr<^mott»d. '^d fiieut. Kichelbarf;»>r to bea 1)»>. in Do. «)f liieut. Dill, killed the IDth Septemb, I7r7. ','d Lieut. William Clemm to be a first Lieut, in Do. of Lieut. Forrester, prouu»ted the HHh November, 1777. l^usi^n Georjfe Hilleary to be a Secon«l liieut. in Do. of Mr. Walker, Lieut. , promoted 1st June, 1777. Knsi^n J<»hn Mahon, a '3d liitMit.. in Room of Mr. liieut. Sweeney, promoted tln> 11th Septem'r, 1777. THK PKNN8YIiVANIA LINK. 'm KdnI^ii ViuOh'I l)<)rH«'y in a 2(1 Lieut, in Itooin of Lhsut. ChMiiiii, pnniKilcd iht" l\H\i i»f Novciii r, 1777, III Tlii^s*'! (WiH^H iDiii'kt'd, ('oiiiiiiisNtoiis huv«> Ix'fii iilri>aer, 1777. [KudorHe - i ►. 1 Turner. ' , :, ' j 1 Painter. ' 4 Women. Capt.. Lieut. Theophilis Park acting as Captain and allowed Capt. s pay & Ration, ijjeut. Alexander Dow. 4 Carriers. .. 28 Shoe Makers. . ' ,; , ,;' 3 Sadlers. ,, - . . . 7 White Smiths. • . • •■ ' 2 Boys Accoutrement makers. > . ; > 7 Shoemakers, ■» 2 White Smiths, - Drafts from diff. Regts. 1 Sadler. ) 1 Woman. James Lucas, Adjutant. Edward Bradley, Q. M. Ser't. Capt. Daniel Joy, Surveyor of Ordnance. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 888 III- Otl Il'l '■ as irf. i>y- Eind ('oiiuuctors Alil'ty Stores. John H«ui(l«M-son, Supt. of Painting- Maj'r Jonathan Goslelow, Coui'y M'y Stores. Jani(>s Pearson, ditto. Daniel Tophani, ditto. Williiun Tliorn, Esq., l*aynjaster. Williuni (JhaniberH, Isaac, WariKM", Il«Miry HakM -si \ ^ y It? vs M^ /m mH 3 W^'\ ■• k mkBk*si,. ■1 -p • ■ : 1' ^^■: 'H\ •J %, "MA i : \': !r»lj. 380 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. James McGill. Joseph Craiij. Joseph Boehiii. James Huunuh. John Miller. Hugli McSwain. (feorge Cook. William fetern. TliomaH Page. Henry Jaffet. Henry Havick. Patrick Kelly. Felix Fit/.patrick. Thomas Oliver. Casper Stall. John Hetherington,) Boatman or employ'd in the Labora- James Stewart, > tory. Baltis Collins, cooper. Mathias Folke, Skinner. Casper Gasner, Patk McGonegal, .lohn Hamilton, William Ileddiu, Joseph White, Labourers. j Stocking Coals, Sawg. Timber and Various I other Services at the Ordnance Yard. I )_ Attending at the office Weighing Iron, )" &c., &c. John Bucher, Sawing & split ing wood for the Lead foundry, Lodowick Wen^kler, Carter. jj Andrew Kuhn, ditto. Tennis Lees, attending Saw mill. Roger Teague, ) „ ,0, » c T , m - (irmding Ramrods, files, &0., &0. Jose^Mi Teague, ) " • .' Job Follows, ) porgy jj^(,i, drawing Steel. Wm, Lummus, > James McColter, Millwright. • James Walsh, Labourer. David Sheldrake, wood cutter. .j George Howard, ditto. ' Joseph Lindsay, % Robert Fargrave, Colliers. .Tosepli Lindsay, ) Note the Rations for the time last mentioned ; Men are to l)o paid for by Jajnes Pearson Com'y Mil'y Stores. Gentlemen : The foregoing return is agreeable to your re- quest relative to all Persons in my Department in this city, who THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. :J87 draw from the Publicr Hlon's, ascurtiiiiiin^ tlioir ninnhpr.s an«l species of Duty, iiu«l tlie re^{uI!ltiollw they «h"u\v l>y are the Re- HolveH of the Hoiil. tlie Coii^rrss. Hliould your ilouors wish Hiiy further Informatiou 1 ishouhl l)e reutly on uU occasions to give it. I have tlie Honor to be your Obedient Serv't, Bknj. Flowkr, , Col. At/, (f- A. Co in I/. Geui. oj Mily. stores. To tlie Hon. tlu; eomniittee of Couf^ress, Will. ()intinent in tho Stair. In GeiHM'al OrdcrH issued at middle Hrook aud ropoated in those of the ;31st of October last, your Exeelleiicy was pU'ased to (hudjire that all Coniudssioned ollieers should rise regiment- ally acoordiu^ to seniority to the rank of CaptJiins; and from that in the line of the iState they Ixdong to, by Seniority Also, Mill they attain the rank of ('olonel: exeepl wher<^ partieular ollieers signali/e themselves by E.xtraordinary ]\Ieri1, oj" where others proA'e thems'dves Unworthy of preferment. Wean- not oonseious of such unworthiness in our (jo-: •■.jct, nordowecon- o.eive that Mr. Liyan, tho' no doubt a ^eidleiiuin of worth, has signalized himself by any mtM'it .so extraordinary that wv should b(! thrown a step back, whijehe, tho' entirely out of the line of preferuH'nt, which your Excellency has ))een pleased to estab- lish, is created a Field ol!i(!er over all our heads. Exclusive of the good of our Count ry, and the glory of assist - ing to establish the blessings of Liberty & Independancc*, the only recompense of our Services, as Individuals, is honour and promotion in Right of Seniority; both which an* severely wounded in the present Case; in losing these we are deprived of our rc^ward. This step. Sir, is so highly injurious to us, indeed to the young Subalterns of this State, that we caiuiot sui)[)ose your Ex- cellency was rightly informed of Circumstances, antl therefore pray your Excellency to order an Enquiry by a Board of ollieers into the Merits of the (^ase, orlo grant us such other redress as your Excellency in your wisdum and justico may thiidv proper. We are with the greatest Deference and Resi)ect, . ' ♦ ' Your Excellency's Most ol)edt. hm'l Servants, '/'. R. Tiios. HrTLKU, Capt. Hd P. R. " Hi<-,.\iiY Epplk, Cai't. Wm. CiiAiff, Cap. " Ei)Wi>. SKiMii;, Cap. 4th " " W.u. (fuAY, Caj). " " Hkn.ix. FisniJiniN, Cap, J\<>. Mc(k)WKX, Caj). liKN.IN. liiiin. Cap. " Rout. (U)\NKiii-Y, Cap. " ,lx(». Mkans, Caj). J NO. CiiiiYHTiK, Cap. 5th " HHN.TN. 1Uhtiioi,omkw. CoJ). " JOHKl'H Ill>VlN, Cap. Wt. J AS. GUTKR, (^apf. J AS. I'Aim, Caj)t. " Wm. WiLsox, Capt. SAMti. ('llAlif, Capf. Jno. MaTskx, Cup. " Jas, WiijSon, Cap. " Jno. Pattkhson, C(t2). 2(1 " Jacob Ashmkap, Cap. Jno. Hankson, Cap, " Chiiihtn Stuadplk Cap. " Thos. H. Moouk. Cap. :k/ " Jah. Chhyhtkk, Cap. -hi " Jno. McCowkn, Cap. iiUi " THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Waltkr ('ruisk, (Jap. P. R. Jos. Mo^LKhiiAN, Cap. 1 Jas. Wattchi, Cap. " Tifos. li. liowKN, (Jap. JACIOH MOSKII, (kij). " Jno. (fltyVNT, (Uip. Jno. McDowkijL, f Vr/>.7//i " J\o. Davis, r^^;. J NO. ALKXANDKII, (!\wso\, T'ay;. 11 /A Pr»u"'i' \Vi l.vii >v Clin " W\l Scri.I. (\in p. 11 i4 Rout Wi i-so.N, ('(i/>. " W.m. Scim,, rv^/. " A.\l)i{'w Erwin, Cdj). " .J.No. M Auuis, Jr., ('(ip. Sam'i. MliJiKH, <>/;>. Hth '• Hknry McKiNM.;Y,r'«y>. 12!»>■ from tlic Ori^jiiml. [Eiu]orst'(l| RKi)r('Heutution ag't Ryaii'w Promotion. THE GERMAN REGIMENT- 1778. Roll of Capt. Charlt^s Haltzrl's ('om'y, CitTiiiaii R«'Kt., (!oin- niaiuU'd by Lt. (^ol. Wcltncr. Sept, Dtli, 1778. Heroeants. IL'ury Spuck, July 15, 177(J. Willlm Trux, July 21, 1770. John Col.', July 10. 1770. John Ilering, July JiO, 1770. Corporals. Philip Bwiu, July ;W. 1770. John Trux, July 21, 1770. Patrick Kellev, July UO, 1770. Drummei Benja. Enyland, July lo, 1770. Fiff^r. Jehu Hrowii, July 28, 1770. Privates Peter Knoiso, July 10, 1770. John Miller, July 21, 1770. .Jacob VVa>{>.jon«'r. .luly 21, 1770. Conrad Heain, .hily 21, 1770. .Jacob Hhit/, Au«. 12. 1770. M ^.^ .litO TlIi; PKNNSYLVANIA LJJS'E. li«'\vis lMo,('<)l(Migli, Au^;. 2, 1770. J lilies Hill- Jul V '2S. i:7(! Miclit'I Cnisli, July ].*», 177U. (1lirisl<)rSt'ttl<'iuy»>r. Jul\ 17, 1770." JN'ter I'iiih'cl, Au^'. :!0, 177(i. Coiinul Rfily, July !31, 1 770. Duiiit"! liiiiliir, Au>^. ."), ]770. John Shirk, Aug 7, J77(i. I'red'k Mouwall. July '^*3, 1770. <.iio(lfi-i»l lijiwly, Juiy'JS. 1770. Matins Sliroycr, .)uly',M, 1770. (Christ. Smith, Oct. 1, 1770. Johu UowtT, July 23, 1770. Adaui ShallVr, Aug". 5, 1770. John ('uHrss, . Ji»hu l^.tiiklin, — . .lohn KfiHlrifU, IMiiy 20, 1778. James Champness, May 0, 1778. (leorgc Huch, IMay 4, 1778. Atlam Mullcr, April ;]0. 1778. Williaui Vnu'cnt, May20. 1778. Stephen I\re(fin)Uf{h, April 21, 1778. >Villiaui Ne\ iuK, May 11). 1778. Tlios. Woolfonl, iMay l."t. 1778. Janu's Stil»'s, May la, 1778. Peter Hiuholdimiy. May 20, 1778. U'.chanl Ha/.iip, April 24, 1778. Uotar.l I'orter, May I.'), 1778. \Viirm^Iuniart, April 2"), 1778. Htich McKay, INIuy VX 1778. Johu Amesley, April 27, 1778. Johu Staidu, May 2. 1778. John Heup.'t, May 18, 1778. John Hoiich, April 1, 1778. Thouias Ha/,ei\voo,l. May 2, 1778. lienj. Klletr, May 20, 1778. Covnelius (.^uinliu, Feb. 20, 1778. Philip Tit /pat rick, :\!ay 28. 1778. Francis Canies, .June 1, 1778. Charles Ton.-. Mav 22, 1778, Jauies Knery, July 18, 1770. s SainiU'l Partes, April 2."). 1778. Jacob Hallick, .luiy 8, 1770. ClIAULKH ■RALT/.KL, Cfipt. RoU of Capt. Palt/el ("omp'y in the German Kejjt., Sopt. Dili. 1778. I THE PENiSaVLVAiNlA LINE. »01 A Koil of Cai>t. Jncol) Huuium-'h Comp'y, Ucrnuui Regt. of Contiuoutal Troop8, (Join'il by Lt. (Jol. VVeltner. PrltT (iiihrial. Ja(',()l> Wiscrt. Jlciiry Winklor. l*liilip 81)v«ulor. M«Miry Moscr. KichM Hhihlor. Audw. Deal. F. Miiltz. Sei'(/i;(inLs. Corporals. Dnimmer. Pi'iDates. Houry Ilaniinick. Frcdk. J)»'ats. Tlii()(l(»ri' nartmand. llt'iiry Snider. ISInrlin HydhT. F. llaiiU. y. July 10, 1776. IMiilip Hliaw. Will. llyiiwH. Fnilk. Hirsh. Lcnrd (farliiiKer. Kicird ytonor. Pt'dro Houscy. Con'tl Uaiik. Jacob Myt'V. (fcio. Platcnberger. J no. Koiscr. Pliilip K. rr, May 21, 1778. (ivo. Key ball, May 12, 177a Bkunaud Hublky, Lt. A Iloli of T'apt. P»>tor Boyi'v's Coinp'y, Gorman Rt'«'t, Conti- nental Troops, tJoiuinancU'd by Lt. Col. Weltner. (Christ "n Kleckuer. Geo. Lnft. .Jacob Wontz. .Iii(M)l) Mayer. John Hart. Serjeants. Corporals. Itrnmmer. I i** 90d Jo». AloxaiidtT. THE PKNNSYrA'AxMA LINE. Mfer. I'nvuteit, Piv.rii Ulvi'ly. Hoiiry yhul(>r. Jtu'ol) Hhi'ium*. llfury lioar. (.Ml n mmt. Frctl'k l\«M'l<». rnnrU l>ij;i>r. Mn.(h'H lliiit'lmrt. Jacob HotoiiMT. IMiilip Lat'h. WiM. Kirl.v (Mi'ii h«M(ly liiiii. HrUh»)w.so .lolin Wiodniaii. .lat'ol) (Jnitnly. Nioli's W«'nu'r. TIjos. Wholor. .Iiio. Firmiro. 1,V>mM Uorhai't. Ch'ti FliMsh. Daii'l Oopjil. July IS. I7Ts (loliooil, Au^?. i;), 177«. Mich I Finuick. lV»(or (\)ppu». l>av«l Pr('xh>r. Martin Sliudy. H«'nry Dcbcrrin^;, July l!l. Jno. SanlittM". .Inly id, 1770. l">av''l Mloom, .Inly ;?0. Itoo. K«»rtvti(«'r. Oil's Christ luau, .Inly ;10. P. noYKH, Copt. A Roll of Capt. (Jt'O. H»ihW>y's <\>iiipany of Contiiufutal ForcMvs ill tlio Service of thf ITuit.'il States of Aiut'ricu, ComM liy Lt. CoJo. WfUiior. • iier()ennt Miijor. Geo. Frauois, Nov. 1, 177ti. Scrfleaiits. Johi\ .Tohnstone, Nov. 4, 1770. Lewis Uoiskly, August, 1770. • V ^i| • TIIK I'KNNHYLVAMA LlNli. am <'ori>itrulH. Ii«'wls nrowiiHhfMy, July 21, 177(;, itimimi\ IwruMl JtuikiiiH, Oct., 1770. J'riiuUi's. Kf.in.l..^ 1.11 1. t..l.. Kl •n..^.. . . . laniiiiH Floii^ri,, July i;j^ 177,} <<»'<». I, inn, July iil, I mi. JiMMil. ViHlcr, July llH, 177(1. Adiiiii N«'ltln, July 'j;», 177(1. (JliiiH)'ii .M.'ucli.'i-, July'J.'t, 1770 Joliii III uulif, 7, 1770. (MiiisI n Hake, Auk- 2M, 1770. ThoM. Turu.-r, Sept. I, 177(;. ll<'iiry Doniiuick, Hcpi. 'I, 1770. CliriHl'u H)i,k»«r, Nov. r», 1770. i't Htroutl. I'!iilip Donoclioi'. John UvnIkmOvci". John Kcphtii'd. .John Huydcr, Auf?. lU, 1770. iMiit hins lifiit'. ('aspcr Inrulo, Au^f., I77(J. HiinMuinK Muitd, .July 10, 1770 (JhiiHlii. HyiM-ly, ani»t. .'», 1770. (ip.it. Ill IJIJOV, Captain. Roll of tlio 1st V^icaul (Company, (icnmni lU-^'i, CoiuniandtMl by Ll. Colo, W.-Kii.T. iSf rt/eant. (i.'or^o |»ri(H', 2 Jiiu.-, 1770. Ciif/jordf. Frnd'k Wilhalin, [\ Aii^'. 177(1. I'rimfe.s. John I'ai'tiuT, Aiij;. !!, 1770. John Hmit h, May 1, 1770. IMiilip (riliiian, Jun«' H, 1770. Kv.'i-harl Mv.t, .S.'pt. 1, 1770. Ptitiick Ili««ins, Nov. 1, 177fl, .J' u :m.u. 304 THK PENNSYLVANIA LINE. .lolui CristtiiHii, -\ii),'. n, 1770. IL'iirv ("iippUs Oct. I, 177(!; on cat tl«'(^iiii.nl. IMnlip Ciilu'l, An>,'. I, I77ti. ir«'ury Hiv«*r«, .hiiif 10, 177(;. .IiicDh Mi^Laiii, .June "J'.t, 1770. Abi'uluini PriiM^, Aujj;. U. Hkniiy Maa(», Kiisfffii. I Endorst'il] Coinpany Roll of llm 1st Vacant i'oiiipaiiy, Git iiitiu Uo/{iiiu>nt ('oiiiM by Ll. (^>lo. Wtiltin^r. Roll of th»> 8(>o-on(l Vacant Tonipany iit tlio German Rej»i'>ienf i»f (%>iit intMital Portujs (joiiniiatuled by Lit»ut. Colonol Ijud- wicii. Wi'ltntM'. tSer (/cants. .Taoob lio^v " , «. 1770. Henry H' . i, .] iv 30, 1770. J<;ui Leather, An^'. o, 1770. .. Corporals. .Tesey llonshitt, July '27. 17i0. John Shatz, July '.'it, 177(1. Christoth'l Stanilly, Jniy lit, 1770. Pn'mtcii. .lolni Washtel, July ;U), 1770. l*»>tt'r Auirick, July '^'), 1770. Peter Cuutz, July 'J.'), 1770. .lacol) Miller, Jr., July 'Jo, 1770. Anilrew Rolter.xon, J iily '2.'), 1770. .Foini Clint', An}jj. 11, 1770. H.'M Corley, Aui,'. 22, 1770. lifvi ArroM. April 'J',\ 1770. Henry Herrin. July 2'>, 1770. Pliilip Stoter. Au},'. 11, 1770. Eilwaril Roberson, July r.'.'), 1770. Miehel Moser, Julv ;'.0. 1770. .lai'ob Crjiuiiuer. .)uly lit, 1770. Ji>hn iVbel, July 11), 1770. Martain Wai/.Uins July lit, 1770. Michel Moser, July '^0, 1770. Jaeob Sinatlron, .\pril 'Jl, 1770. . Ru.lolph :\Iarole. July 'J1, 1770. Catuer Hill, Feb. 27, 177«. * •. 1 .^'"i' TIIK PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 880 Will. Taylor, An^'. 20, 1770. H.'itrl l')io^i'\, July :il, 177l( Iticknot^el, i\ll^,^ 1, 177(!. .loliii Snider, i\u^;. 1, ir7<». lleiiry (.'roiiise, Au^^ 1, 1770. Leinmrd liOilwiciU, Aiif^. :], 1770. Lii(l\vi, 177(1. Michel St oner, Jidy lU, 177(5. HiMiry Fisher, April 21, 177H. Kredk. Shoemaker, May «, 1778. .Fames l)ayl«M-. April 27, 177«. John Malodi^v, May 2. 1778. JameH JoiiKtoii. May 211, 1778. Charles l<\>lleii, April 2:J, 1778. Tiios. M(*imiiey, Mny i:}, 1778. Ah'XvSmilh, May 20. 1778. John W'a.le, Mav 5, 1778. John llumore, INfay 12, 177H. .lohii TimWIer, April 20. 177H. y J.ieut. (y'ol. Lewis Weltner. Nfit'f/vfints'. Win. RuiiK'lson, .July 12, 177(!. Fred 'k SoUars, .July 2!), 177(1. lph Crower, July 15. 1770. P(MHlinant Lorantz, July 15, 1770. Jacob Myer.s, July 20, 1770. IMiilip Kantz, July 20, 177G. Henry Smith, July 25, 1770. Paul Estin, July 30, 17ro. Geo. Crethorn. Aug. 2, 1770. David Fink, Aug. 7, 1770. Jos. WilliainH, Aug. 23, 1770. John Smith, Aug. 15, 1770. Johu R' Dyche, July 14, 1776. Thos. Laranidt, Aug. 25, 1770. Martin l..anz, July 15, 1770. Geo. Rittlemys, Sept. 10, 1776. Jacob Iluppert, July 15, 1770. Godlieb Danroth, Aug. 2, 1776. Geo. Good, Juno 19, 1778. Mathias Smith. Wm. Rider. Wni. Mallins. B(Mij'n Cole. Timothy Cahill. Robert Smith. <'ornelius Vaughan. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 397 Cliristian (Jastner. . Will. Pope. Jacob KaiilTiiian, April 10, 1778. Thos. Proctor, April 4, 1778. RichM Gaul, April 10, 1778. .Joliii Hliiveley, May 1, 1778. Thos. Halfpenny, April 22, 1778. Wni. .Johnston, May 1(5, 1778. Jolni Hi(!liar(ls, June 3, 1778. AllHM-t Hendricks, June 18, 177a Philip Bates, June 18, 1778. Geo. Arnold, June 18, 1778. John Fenneil. Jacob Feyniiller, July 15, 1776. Miciri Kershner, July IG, 1770- John Harley, July 19, 1776. David Muninia. Abr'ni Frantz. Antliony Miller, July 20, 1776. .lames Murphy. Mautix Shuqaut, TAeut. [Endorsed] Return of Tliird Vacant Company in the German Rej^im't, Commanded by Lieut. Colo. Lewis Weltuer, Esq. Roll of the fourth vacant Comp'y in the German Refj't of (Con- tinental Forces, Commanded l)y Lieut. Colouel Lewis Welt- nei". Sergeants. Jacob Hose, Aug. 11, 1776, John .Taquit, July 21, 1776. William Lewis, July 16, 1776. I J- tli Corporals. Barned Frey, July 26, 1776. John Hreecher, July 17, 177((. John Michael, July 16, 1776. Adam Stonebreaker, Aug. 22, 1776. Drummer Moses McKensey, April 2, 1778. Ftjer. Joshua MoKensey, April 20, 1778. ,kM B:«iV -.-y-'?^ ^ m^'" fl ■!-> ' [( 898 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Privates. Henry Stroaiii, July 17, 1770. Joliil Flick, Au|^. 2, 177(1. H»!nry Miduiel, Aiif,'. 23, 1770. Meldluu- Hiniier, July 17, 1770. Jacoi) Klein, Aug. 1, 1776. Jonathan Hacket, July 18, 1776. Mi(!lia,el CaniUn?, July 30, 1770. Thounis Clifton, Aug. 3, 1770. Micliat^ Bowanl, July 17, 1776. John CrofTt, July 27, 1770. John Kibler, Aug. H, 1770. Christ. Wagner, Aug. 10, 1770. John Smith, July 27. 1770. Patrick FUuuniing, Aug. 9, 1770. JVIathiaH Keiser, Aug. Hi, 1770. . Mioliael Weaver, July 19, 1770. George Rigglenian, xVug. 18, 1776. John Haltiiehl, Aug. 13, 1770. Conrail Hogle, July 20, 1770. Christ. Reaser. July 27, 1770. Henry Panther, July 27, 1770. James Duncan, July 10, 1770. George Wilhelm, July 17. 1770. John Etnier, July 10, 1770. Philip Tinu)thy, Aug. 2, 1770. Jacob Hisliop, July 20, 1770. Alexander Sailor, July 28, 1776. Jacob Heefner, Aug. 18, 1770. . John Smlthley, Aug. 2, 1770. f rederick Locher, Aug. 5, 1770. Michael S-oekley, July 22, 1770. Henry Quir, July 18, 1770. John Cropp, Aug. 11. 1770. Henry Stattler, Aug. 4, 1770. George Gitting, July 28, 1770. Jacob Beltzhoover, July 20, 1770. Jacob Masser, ]May 12, 1778. Richard Oquin, May 1, 1778. James Ashley, April 3r), 1778. James Smith, May 30, 1778. Tliomas Rowlands, June 18, 1778. George Bantz, June 18, 1778. Philip Fisher, A ug. 9, 1778. Frederick Filler, July 9, 1778. Francis Cuvin, Aug. 4, 1778. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 890 James Furnier, July 20, 1778. Frederick Sweitzer, .J uly IG, n"H. John Arinstroiif,', July 27, 1778. Henry Tonini, July 27, 1778 ; wounded. Jjieol) Hoover, , I Illy 1(}, 1778 ; wagoner. , Henry Wugner, Aug. 5, 1778. Christian Mykr, Lieut. [Endorsed] Roll of the fourth Vacant (Jonip'y in the Gernum Reg't, Coni'd by Lieut. Colo. Weltner. Company Roll of the ilth vacant Company, (Terman Regiment, Commanded by liieut. ('ol. Lewis Weltner. First Lieutenant. Michael Hoyer. Heroeants. Michael Hans, Aug. IG, 1770. Fredk Lmdeman, Aug. 21, 1770. David Diifenderfer, Aug. 25, 1770. Corporals. ,Iohn Weyjind, Aug. 3i>, 1770. Fred'k Siperil, Aug. H), 1770. Drummer. Geo. Facundus, May 4, 1777. Fifer. Frances Bordignon, Oct. 2. 1770. Privates. Francis Mulz. Aug. 5, 1770. Philip Cline, Aug. 0, 1770. Michael Runinud, Aug. 9, 1770. Marc Miller, Aug 1!), 1770. John Brunner, Aug. IS), 1776. John Soene, Aug, 21, 1770. Ch'nKuhn, Aug. 24, 1770. John Kochenderfer, Aug. 20, 1770. Philip Moyer, Sept. :5, 1770. Geo. Strauss, Sept. 8, 1770. James Halfi)enny. Ditrick Hanick. Geo. Keller. Thomas Keen. Geo. Smith. :j. it ! if mm 100 THK PKNNSYI.VANIA LIiNK. II. 'my Sw.'tlif, April l»r. 17?;. Ar Wnp^.m.M'. IMiilip ll.'h.'r. Aiij;. 0, 1770. Abrani Out (on. An^;. I, 1770. IltMiry iSliaiih, May <.», 1777. Amlrcw Hawk.>, April 37, 1777. Mll'HAKIi UoYKii, Lieut. !t ^PP HTATH RKlflMENT OF ARTILLKKY m I ,■ , ■■» G«M».'ral rt'lnni of tho I'l'iinsylvunia Stat.' Uof^inu^its ' Artili.'ry, (d by Ct)luiii?l Thonuus ]'n)ctor, 1<> Takfii April ;?.l, 1771). [lidlih-, plavf of hirthy date of coinniissinn.] Thomas l*roc»«>r. Co1oim»I. County Lt)ii>^fonl, Inland, Voh- niary ."i, ir77. Thos. Forri'st,l\lajor, Philadt'lphia count y.Poiiiisylvania, March I 1 I < (. Nath'n l\Iatjuin>, P. M., ('ounty Foruumaf^li, Tn^land, March !J, ,1777. HoiTiu'r, Adjutant, Pounsylvai\ia, April 11, 1777. Win. Atlanis, Surgeon, Ireland, April J, 1777. ,r. H. Webster, Quarternnister, C»>unty York Shire, England, November 1, 1777. John Morti>n, S. Mate, Philadeli)hia county, Pennsylvania, February 11, 1778. Isaac Craijj. Captain, County Antrim, Ireland, March 14, 1777. Laur. Alhuan, 1st Lieutenant, Philadelphia county, Pennsyl- vania, April 1. 1777. Jam.e.s Lloyd, ad Tiieutenant, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1777. John Strucker, 3d Lieutenant, Maryland, April 1, 1777. Amos Wilkinson, Captain, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1777. Thorns. Douglass, Lieutenant, Ireland, April 1, 1777. h' TIIIO PI-iNNSVIA'ANJA ll. McC'oiiiM^I, JjiiMil(>ii(i,iit,< 'oiinty howii. 1 ri>lniHl,Murcli 11, 1777. J'oliii Hhiilp, liii'iitpiiMiil , IN'iiiiHylviitiiu, April 1, l'(77. Knin'M I'rocilor, Cnpliiiii, >i<>vn H<'<>( in, Jiilv J(t, 1777, I'at'U Diiiroy, (.'iipliiiii, < 'oiiiit y Loii^l'tml, Irciiiiid, Mmcli M, 1777. ,1no. nry, Ciiptiiiii Jiiciitiin(y YorkMliire, Kiijj- IiumI. Miircli II, 1777. J«'is.si> (JroMsicy, lii<'iiti>iiant , I'miisylviiriia. .\pril 1, 1777. Worwlry Kiiios, (Itiptuiii IjiiMilrtiaiit, (Jotinly Drvonshin', ICii^- iaiitl, Oct. T), I77r.. AliaH Williaiiis, Hiu'^^ruul, N«'\v ( 'aHilc (roimty, J>«>Ia\vHr«', l'\fl».1», 1777. TliomaM AVi^?^;inH,^^^•l•^;^Hllt , IMiila(if'lpliiar()Hiity,l'fiiiiHylvuiiia, May :i, 1777. Haiii'l Hhuikwofxl, Hi'r{.j('a?il, Halt-iii roMiily, N«nv Jerndy, March , lilt. Win. (lark, ('orporal, C'oiinty L. Dcrry, Ircjaiid, May 15, 1777. Win. Ilnshworm, ('orporal, Naiinoinon county, Virj^iiiia, Vi'\>. 3, 177U. Jiio. Harris, Uoiiiliardirr, Halciii county. New Jersey, April 10, 1777. Jno. Wilks, Uiinn(M% (Anility ffloHt('r, Kn^land, Oct. 5, 177G. Jas. Fit/.iinons, (rnniicr, bounty Annii(^h, I rdand, May 12, 1777. .Tas. Harns, Scn'r, Mall r()ss,( loimly Dcwn, ln'land,May i;5, 1777. Tlios. Diinlap, Mattross, Dublin, Ireland, April '..', 1777. TinioHiy Jjane, Mjittross, (U)utity C^irk. Ireland. J>ec. 13;"). 1770. ,Ton'a 'Trickl(s Rfattross, Cierinany, Aj>ril 25, 1777. Olias. Kiits, MattroHS, (Joiinty Tul)ridtje, (ierinany, A[)ril 25, 1777. Win. l^lair, Mattross, County Derry, Ireland. May 21, 1777. Harry (yonnighani, Mattross, County Down, Ireland, Dec. 14, 1777. Jno. Tame, Mattross, Soin«rs«*t county. Nrnouii<, (icnmuiy. Fob. 0, 1770. Jiii). Woll, (^or|«»nil, KiiKlaiui, April a«, 1777. Pint. 8»nl(h, (^iimikm-, liolaiid, xVugUHt 15, 1770. TlioH. .ToiiiiliiH'H, (immer, Iroliind, Jan. 1, 1777. .Inim YoiiiiK, MallroHH, PotiiiHylvania, April 1!], 1777. WMIiaiii <'lari>, I\IaHr<).MH, IOtifj;laii(l, Ati((iiHt 'J, 1777. DavM II«'«mI, RlattroHH, IrclantI, AujfUHt 5, 1777. Uol»'t Younjr, MjittroHH, Irclaiitl, April 1, 1777. Kicliard H. Hwt'iMiiiaM, MaltroHS, Pcmiihn I vntiia, July !I0, 1778. I'M w M To(»l.., Mali roKH, Ir.'laml, March !}, 1777. B«u. Farnliain, Rlatirons, iN'unHylvania, S«'pt«'inl)er 1, 177H. J<»s. .rohnson. MaHroHH, VirKiiiin, Hi'pi 1, 177H. Jos. Mornfaii, Ht»rHf»'a,ii(, ().'auii'l FoboH, HtM'^oant, ( ■oiiiity ('aHuicHhi, Scotlaiul, Sopi. 13, 1777. Uob't Davidson, (%>rp«)ral,<%»uuty Down, Ir<«Iand, April 82,1777. R«>b'l Panpt't,(funiH'r, County Paniiua, (lorniany, April 27,1777. Marlin Millor, (funn»>r, Pennsylvania. April 21, 1777. DanM MoCoy, (lunnor, Uocn-Kia, April 2H, 1777. J»u». Js'ujftMit, (Jnnncr, Connly Tyrone, Ireland, April 17, 1777. Jno. Molony, MaH ross, Ireland, March 2, 1777. (Jeo. (Jo«lfrey, Matiross, (iernniny. April 20, 1777. How d Knight, Matiross, Maryland, Mareh 17, 1777. Win. Talboit, MaH ross, County Antrim, Indand, April 15, 1777. W\\\. I'\»rd, Mattross, Pennsylvania, Nov. 17, 1777. Wn». SyniH, Mattross, Salem oonnty. New .fi'rsey. May 10, 1777. Jno. Vanostrand, l\lattross, New Jersey, l^lareh 2. 1777. Dan'I Mnrphy, Mattros!*. Pennsylvania. March 2», 177». Isaac S«>b(>y, Miittro.ss, P«>nnsylvania. March 20, 1771). iUH\ Kellar, Fifer, P(>nnsylvania, April 2, 1777. ] Thos. Connelly, I>rnmmer, ."etuisyivania, April 4, 1777. MichI lii^»jf. Drummer, Pt'nnsylvania, .April IJ, 1777. Daniel North, H«Mxoant, Lancaster connty, PennMylvanlu, Oct. 5, 177(5. RichM Hvitt. Serj^eanr, Ireland, D«»a 10. 1770. Jn«>. StiiiTord, Pombr, Ireland, Nov. M, 1770. Wni. Hays, (Junner, Ireland, May 10, 1777. ,lohn (^>ony, thinner, Ireland, .\pril22, 1777. Jno. Thornton, Mattross, (Mn'ster countv, Ponnsvlvania,, May 10, 1 1 1 1. Jno Mobony, Mattro«8, Q. Mary corwity Maryland, Sept. 14, 177M. Iieonarnahl, Mattross, Ir.Oand, Oct. 15, l77H. Tho.-*. Mullen, MattroHH, Ireland, March 27, 1777. ly THl-) PICNNHYLVANIA LINE. 408 Wm. M(i(Jooml»H, MutlroHH, Ii-riiiH. Tliot'iitiiii, Mutir«iHH,(Jitiiib(in'l HHc,(hM-niany, April, 1777. Will. Hakcr, Ma.t t tohh, (icrnmny, Miiy H, 1777. Chai-H Yoiiiiff, filattroHH, Gcnnany, May 4, 1777. (ico. (!aiuph, MattrosH, PcniiHylvanin, May 1, 1777. Jno. I'lvaii.M, MaltrosH, Wah-H, .|/i,n. 'i, 177H. Jno. <)il)l»i»nH, M/il)roHM, Kngland, June, 1777. I'clcr Dcctcr, MattroHH, I'cnnMyivania, May H, 1777. JoH. Craft, MattroHH. KiiKland, May 8, 1777. ('Iiristn Miller, MattrosH, (icrniany, Mav 7, 1777. Mjiiri .|oi(M', MnttroHH, Ireland, March:'., 1777. .In<>. Htewart, MattroHH, PeniiHylvania., Kept. 1», 1778. (Jlias. Hclmfer, MattroHH, Philadelphia county, PeiinHylvania, .lune 18. 1777. .Fno. 'Paplin, MattroHH, KiiKland, >fov. t, 177(1. .Ino. Itof^erH, MaltroHH, PeniiHylvania,, Au^. 35, 177(1. .lai'oli Hrya.n, I'^iter. PenuHylvania, Mny I, 1777. Koh't. J'attorHoij, I'Mfcr, Hunterdon count y, New Jerncy, April :i, 1777. Will. McDaniel, Druimiier. PeniiHylvania, May 20, 1777. < 'asper I'lhenard, Driiiiiiiier. PeniiHvlvania., Hept. ;i, 1778. .laiiieH Hennetl, Herj^ennl, Vir^finin. Oct. 'J(l, 177(1. (<(((). II(Midv. 0, 1770. IjiI. Udllahaii, I\Tultt'oH8. Irchuul, Jiiiiiuirv Hi. 1777. John Dunn. MutlroHH, I rcland, .Xn^fUHl ft, 1777. .loliu IiImU, I\Ia^l•^)^<8, l'('unHylva,nin,, May I, 1777. Janit'K « 'ar(<>r, MallrnHM, lr«>lan«l. Orl. I, 177(1. Wtu. MrMalion, MatlroMW, In-laiMl, .\pril 11, 1777. Kul)« MoNnil. MaltroMH. Irclaini. Nov. :i, 177(1. ,lani(>s (fill. Malli'DMs, 1 ri'liiiid, Nov. .h, 177(1. •luo. Hodman, Matlrosn, iitOanii, .Inly 0, 1777. (Ihrisr McDonni'll. MaKrosn, Ireland, Nov. l."». 177(>. • (^i«>o. I'\trr<'ll, INIatlroHs, Murlin^ton <'onnty, New JorHoy, Nov. a7, 177(1. l»atl. (loii>^;li, I\Ia(lroH,s, ln>lan»l, Juno HO, 1777. Win. Alt'xajulor, nrnninu'r, N«>\v .lt>rs«>y, Nov. 1, 177(i. lral, Now Jor^cy, May i?0, 1778. Thus. Maylx-rry, (Innnor. ln>land. May '.2(», 1777. Wu). Rfayhorry, MallroMs, Ireland, April 1."). I77B. .Toln\ <«n(/.(>liMan, Mallross, IVMinsylvania, ,Ta.n. 18, 1777. Frt'd. H.Miliair, Mattrosy. I'lMinsylvania, April 2(1, 1777. .Ta»M)») l-\ivji'r, Maitros.s, (h'rniany, April'Jd. 1777. Cliris'u llnhart, l\Iat(ro8«, JM»ila.d*)lplila (M>nnty,J*r, Rlaltro,ss, (li>rniany. Juncll, 1777. Mifhl Uowors, Mattn>ss, lr«>land, Rlarcli 1, 1777. MMios. Johnson. Mattross, Ireland. Maroli 1, 1771). .lnt>. Spadi'. nnnnnu'r, Poini.'^ylvauia, IVIarrli 'J, 1777. Ht'ury (lU^'T, l>rnuini(>r, l'«>nn.«otjn('lly, S«'rj;»'an(. ('onnty Tyrone, !r«'land, May 7, 1777. l\'ter lJurki'rp«>ra.l, C«>nnty Tyrone, Ireland, May 27, 1777. Janies Say. Corporal, Pennsylvania, April 10, 1777. (Jlov«-r Hnnl, noni'hr, Kn^^;lan^l, Jan. 10, 1777. Wni. H«Miderson, Ponibr, P»'nnsylvania. Jan. 10, 1770. TlionrsTiverdy,(fnnner, County Hown, Tr»'land, April 10,1777. Miehl MeNnlty. Hnuner, Ireland, May lU, 1777. Wn» Ilannan, (lunner, Counly<'ork, Ireland, May 1, 1777. Jno. Snell, (funner, Pennsylvania, A|>rll aft. 1777. Jno. Crea^j.Matl ross, Hunterdon county, New JerHey,AnK., ^'t't*^' Thos. MeCi>ok, Mattross, Ireland, May 20, 1777. Patt. Pever, Muttrost*, Ireland, Murc-li 10, 1777. THK I'KNNHYLVANIA I/INR 4m Tiaiir Tjowoniiaii, Math-oMH, JVuiriHylvuiiia, April !JG, 1777. .Iito. HtortH, MaUroHH, J't'iiiiHylvaiiia, April rt, 1777. Will. McMiilU'ii, MailroHH, IrnlaiKl, May lpliia comity, iN'iiiiHyivaiiia, Marnh 2H, I77l>, FrtMJ. VViiiklfT, Ma'troHH, I'hiladclpliia (Mumly, I'ciiiiHylvaiiia, H«»pf. K, 177H. Ai'cliny Itaiiiiaii, Mai < i'ohh, rn>!ii,iiiin»(l, MaltroHH, (J<*niiaiiy, .liily i3», 1777. MalirH Oaiiiph, MattroHn, I'ciiiiHylvaiiin, .1 iily ItO, 1778. Will. Wiik«irl«'y, MatlroHH, KiiKlaml, Oct. UH, i7';7. Jam's i\Ic.(3nit'.k(*ii, Mallrosn, iN'iiiiHylvaiiia, y\ pril tiH, 1777. Knul Unic, MattroHH, (^'nnaiiy, .lmH'5i, I'i'tl. Jacob Hinitli, h'iffr, l'(>iiiis> Ivaiiia, April '21, 1777. JiiiiioH ('nitchcr, l-'it'cr, I'tMiiiHylvaiiia, A pril l.'>, 1777. Hu((li KcKaii, Dniiiiiiicr, J'oiinHylvania, March 1, 1777. Ni>ii.-ockingH. David Scribner. William Hill. Thomas Richart. •Tohn Gillan. iSamuel Mathes. Sergeants. Corporals. Fifer. Drummer. Privates. "4 I m 413 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Corporals. ROLL OP CAPTAIN SIMPSON'S COMPANY. Sergeants. Stephen Sims. .John Armstrong. Jolin Rhea. John Ryan. WJIliani Kerr. Privates. Daniel Campble. Michael Parker. David Davis. John .fost. 'Peter Gonoton. Philip Peters. A Jexander Thompson. John Murphy. Patrick Magaw. Joiin Kelly. William Linn. John Moseye. Nicholas Cocker. Albright Weaver. Felix Honor. » George Baylor. John Clark. Jolin Stephens. .Tohn Rheim. William English. John Salmon. Peter Felix. James Elliot. . ' • N. B. —All the above men are under the Command of Cap- tain Parr, with Colonel Butler to the Northward. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 413 ROLL OP CAPTAIN JAMES WILSON'S COMPANY John Ward. Philip Gatea Joseph Finch. Cornelious qauderskin. Sergeanti. Corporal. Drummer. lap- Privates. Jacob Bower. Richard Francis. Daniel Jolinston. Daniel Dougherty. James Artness. Robert Stanford. John Dongan. Peter Provo. Francis Lucas. James Smith. Charles Smith. Arthur Williams. Hugh Henderson. I'eter Mc Bride. Michael Kelly. . William McCormick. John Rogers. James Fagen. Jacob Kigher. David Moore. James Baxter. Dennis O' Bryan. The above are all during the War 4U THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. ROLL OP CAPTAIN WILLIAM WILSON'S COMPANY. III. |4 VJ , t Hi John McKenly. Jacob Abright. Samuel Parks. ThouiaM Haiabeard. Jamem Reed. William Kelly. Hugh Metligan. Robert Cample. Joseph Kincaid. Sergeants. Corporals. Iter. Drummer. Privates. Andrew Kincaid. Abram Boyd. . Barney Roody. ' CrisHan Evick. • CriHtiati Moyer, Daniel Callahan. John Flora, March, 1779. Isaac Wiile\% September, 1779. James Brown, September, 1779. Anthony H inkle, March, 1779. Jacob Pinkly. .lames Gibbons. .Tames McCready. James Broad wod. .Jacob Wtinfleld. John Coleman. John Bough. i John Crowley. Nicholas Sheiufelter. Samel Cline. John Maekey. James Fiigret. William Henderson. George Barrack. THE PENNSYLVAi^lA LIJSE. 413 William Robeson, .lames Robeson. Michael Kenny. Robert Little. John Strucker. Return of the officers of the First Pennsylvania Refjiment nf Foof^ with their names, rank and date of vomniission, from thejlrst of Januari/, 17T7, until the SUt August, 1778. Edward Hand, Colonel, March 7, 1776; prom. 1777. James Chambers, Colonel, September 28, 177(J. Richard Jiutler, Lieutenant Colonel, February 22, 1777; prom. 1777. Thomas Robinson, Lieutenant Colonel, June 7, 1777. James Ross, Major, September 25, ll'iG; prom. 1777. Henry Miller, Major, September 28, 177G; prom. March 1, 1777. Jaiues Moore, Major, September 20, 1777. James (irier, (.'aptain, March 7, 1777; prom. Oct. 213, 1777. J)avid Harris, March 7, 1777; res. Oct. 1, 1777. James Parr, August 10, 1776. James Hamilton, August 10, 1776. John HollidoA', September 25, 1776; res. March 1, 1778. Samuel Craig, January 16, 1777. John Matson, January 16, 1777; res. Jan. 1, 1778. Michael Simpson, January 16, 1777. Jas. Wilson, Febimry 12, 1777. William Wilson, October 1, 1777. Thomas Huchanan, October 23, 1777. Thomas Armor, First Lieutenant, September 25, 1776. Peter Wiser, September 25, 1776; on parole. ' John Dick, Se[)tember 25, 1776; res. xiugust 3, 1777. John Dougherty, Septemer 25, 1776. David Zieglar, September 25, 1776. Abraham Skinner, May 13, 1777. James Holliday, May 13, 1777; killed, Sept. 11, 1777. Benjamin Lyon, August 3, 1777. John McClelan, September 11, 1777. Samuel Smith, Second Lieutenant, May 13, 1777; res. March 20, 1778. George Steven.son, May 13, 1777; res. Sept. 14, 1777. Aaron Norcross, May 13, 1777. Thomas Boyd, May 13, 1777. ir"^" .4 m 416 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. John Hughe, May 13, 1177. Jainos Magill, May li3, 1777; res. Jan. I, 1778. James McFarlane, May i;5, 1777. William McDowell, February 14, 1778. Edwaril Crawford, January 1, 1778. David Hay, Third Lieutenant, May 13, 1777; res. Dec. 1, 1777. David Hammond, May 13, 1777. Robert Clifton, May 13, 1777. WilUam Hayard, August 17, 1777; dead. (Japtain John Doyle's Independent Company Joyn'd this reg- iment the 28tli November, and has continued to do duty in tlie Reg't to tills date. Jolin Doyle, Captain, Datd of Commission July 16, 1776. Samuel Hrady, First laeutenant, July 16, 1776. William McMurray, Second Lieutenant, July 16, 1776. Thoma^i Doyle, Tliird Lieutenant, January 7, 1777. Henry MoCormick, Adjutant, Appointed Ai)ril 16, 1777. Pro- . moted December 26, to Major Brigadier. Andrew Jolmston. Quartermaster, January 1, 1778. N. H. -Lieutenant Norcross doing the duty of Adjutant since ye 27tlj December, 1777. [ Endorsed] Return of the Officers in the First Pennsylvania Regiment, 1778. I certify tlie within Return contains a true State of the offi- cers of the Regiment from tlie 1st Januar/, 1777, to this Date, to tlie best of my knowle Ige. Jamks Chambkus, Colonel First Regiment I ' i •••'I \ I m (COLONEL WALTER STEWART'S SECOND PENNSYL- VANIA REGIMENT— 1778. lietnrn of the officers mho have served in the Second Penn,sylva- nia Regiment from theflrst nf Jnnnnry., 1777, until the time it was incorporated loith the \Wi Pennsylvania Regiment, roith thi'ir names, rank, dates of commissions, promotions, resig- nations, d'c. .lames Irvine, Colonell, November, 1776; resigned in April or May, 1777. Henery Bicker, Colonell, Vice Col. Irvine; left out in thc^ new arrangement. [it ith lie THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 417 Jonathan Jones, Major, Noveuil)er, 17TG: pron^oted to Lieu- teuiint Colonel in the Regiment in Fehruury or March, 1777; resigned in April or May, 1777. Henery Miller, Lieutenant (.'olonell, March 1, 1777; jt)ined tiie Regiment (vice Lieutenant (Jolonel Jones) in February or Marctli, 1778. William Williams, Captain, October r"!?, 177.") ; jiromoted to Major (vice Major Jone^; ; taken prisoner at (iermantown ; since maile liis escape, and left out of the arrangement. Josiah Harmer, Capuiin, October 37,1775; promoted to Major in the Tliird Pennsylvania Regiment, January, 1777. Marian Lamar, (I'aptain, October 27. 177."); promoted to Major in the Fourth Pensylvania Regiment, January. 1777. Joseph Howell, (Jai)taiu, joined the Reyiuient vice Captain Williams. John Patterson. Captain. \ Jacob Ashmade, Captain. - Rank of four Captains disputed. John Bankson, Captain, J Roger Staynor, Caprain, Jamuir 1. 1777; taken i)uisoner ill l^iiiladel])hia September, 17T7. (ieorge .linkins. First Ijieutenant, January, 177fi; promoted March 1777, vice Ca[)tain Harmei-. <'lirlstian Staddle, First Lieutt'nant, May. 177C; i)romoted F.'lc.'iiary, 1777. vice Captain Ijamar. •lohn Ellis, First Lieutenant. Janiuiry 1, 1777: cashiered April, 1777. Samuel Tolbert, Fiist Lieutenant, January 1, 1777 ; pronu)ted Ahirch, 1777, to captain. Peter Gosner, First Lieutenant, .January 1. 1777; appointed vice (Captain Stayner, September, 1777. John (lolde. First Lieutenant. January 1, 1777. Philip Cluinburg, First Lieutenant, Janaury 1. 1777; re- signed Aj)ril, 177H. •facol) Zieglei', I'irst Lieutenant, January 1, 1777: resigned February, 1 777. William Mocire, Second Lieutenant, January 1, 1777; re- signed March, 1777. John Irvine. Ensign. January "..'0, 1770; promoted to Adju- tant, with rank of First Jiieiilenant. Januai'v 1. 1777. Major Walliurii. Secon«l iiieutenant, January 1, 1777: pro- moted to Fir.'^t Lieutenant March. 1777; killed 2()th September, \ I I I. .lohn Stoy. Second Iiieutenant. Januarv 1777: promoted to l'"'irst Lieutenant, March. 1777. James Morris Jonen, Second Llouteiumt, January 1, 1777. 27-V()l,. XV. :im m ■c^':^< |,! i ',i \ > ^b •'^ L iM u 5 wm iW. 418 THE PB:NNSYLVANIA LINE. Henei'j' Piercy, Second Lieutenant, February, 1777 ; ap- pointed First Lieutenant, March 1777. William Honeynian, Second Lieutenant, Feliruary, 1777; ordered to join the Eightli Pennsylvania Rej^inient on the new estal)Ushnient. Henjaniin Hoyer, Secoml Lieutemwit, February, 1777; ordered to join tlie Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment on the new estab- lishment. John Cannon, Second Lieutenant, February, 1777; resigned September, 1777. Abl)el Morris, Ensign, January 1, 1777; promoted March 2, 1777, to Second Lieutenant; left out of the new Arrangement. Philip Waggoner, Ensign, January 1,1777; promoted to Second Lieutenant, March, 1777. Jacob Detrick, Ensign, January 1, 1777; killed April, 1777, in a Skirmish near Aniboy. John Harton, Ensign, January 1, 177'. ; promoted March, 1TT7; desrTted to the enemy, 1778. (Miarles Deragli, Ensign, January 1, 1777; promoted April, 17TT; left out of the new arrangement. Barod Sickerty, Ensign, January 1, 1777; resigned Nov., 1777. John Strieker, Ensign, April 18, 1777; promoted Oct. 1. 1777. Thomas Norton, Ensign, March 13, 1777; promoted to Secoul Lieuteisint April, 1777. Henry J). Pursell, Ensign, April 19, 1777; promoted October 4, l> 1 1. Sei>tember 0, 1778. Hknuy Millku, Lieatennut Colonel Second Pennsyirdiiia lieghnetht, [Endorsed] Uoll of the ollicers of the Old Second Regiment of Pennsylvania. COMPANY ROLLS OP THE SECOND PENNSYLVANIA REtilMENT. Roll of Captain Jacob As/unearls (omjxnnj in the Second liepi- ment of Pet>n.si/li'ania, commanded by Colonel W. Stetmi'U September 8, 1778. Robert Pealing, sergi-ant. John Jacobs, stM'geant. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE Miflun'l H<>iTey, MM^t'unt. Rt)l)ert Justice, corporal. Jiicol) Meyer.>i, corporal, enlisted March 1(5, 1778. Aiitiioiiy Pelt^or, iit'er. John Keatou. James l^rjuinon. Ma thins Hines. William Weatherspoon. lleiirv Miller. J'attrick Dii^au, on coninnmd, Hacktnisacli. CJle.iion Shire. .Vmlrew Travice. John Smith. ]\rartin .AfcUan^j:!!. 419 iiuie Mor 1 i>on. Thomas Ankard. Joseph Lewis. James DiitTey. < feor^e All>erson. Jacol) HilTe. William Mc<'ono\vay. (reorf^e .Mavcliel. \ "oiii'ii/1 Franks. .Vmli'ew ( 'a'.n')ur}^er. William {{r.adstock. Henry Leynmn. Arciial>al(l Md lain. Daniel McVeay. Elexan.ler Hill. Matlie-w K'lley, on command, Tarrytown. I'M ward l^eavey. Jiimes Coltf'r. • .John Newcomi). .lohn li.MVjfer. Joshua Wismon. Philip Hope. Klexander Corrill. Peter ^rcK^letton. Samuel Woods, in infantry. Silvester O'lirvan, in intantry. .Janu's Kelley. in infantry. ,Iohn .Vni'il', in iid'imt vy. Clmrle-i Holder, brijjude wnjjff^oner. Micha"l Weaver, s'ck. Valley l-'orjfe. John «tlin, sick, Valley Forge. i! /l m 4 x!i ■J1 : *■ i ■ 'ti r i i ■ ■?"m;, i f! :i. Roll of Cnnfnin Jnlnt liauksnn's rnnipani/, Sevnnd He<)imeiit of I'tnnsylmniit, uoinmaiided by Colonel \V. Uteirart, tiept. '.>, 17H8. Josepli Miller, sergeant. .lolui Atlanis, siM'geanr. Roger Moure, sergeant, on ooninian'l nith the light infantry StepluMi Ijonilon, corporjil. Williiiin Caldwell, eorp«>ral. .Iiiuies Smith, corporal. Richard (frossvener, drnuinier. Josepli Watson, titer, enlisted May 10, 1T77 David Allshoiise, private. John Hay. Andri'w ( 'riswell. • , Alexander Duke. Peter Frit/,. J •lacol) Frederick. il • Richard lolinson. William ^JetTerys. • Josej)!) Kelly. (icorge Kisster, eidisted May 10, 1778. Mi enae Ijenion, John Murphy. Francis Murphy, sick, present. William Mau^raw. PatricU Mnoney. Henry Miller. Daniel LalTert y. xN'eal McAllee. Arthur Mc( Uti. Joi) Reily. David Uii, chey. Cieorge Haynor. THE PENiNSYLVANIA LINE. 421 Patrick Shaw. Williuiii Stewart, Junior. Wiliiaiu (Juinptoii, si«M\, pre-nent. Joliii Harrison, sicli, pre.sent. Adaia Strope, sicii, present. diaries Adanjs, sick at V^alley Forj,'e. Wiliiaiu Stewnrt, sick at Valley I'orge. .Fohn ('ocliran, sick at Valley Fnr^;e. Tiionnis Sullivan, sick at Lancnster. Joini Melian, on 1 \v«*ek's command. John Christy, on command with thu lifjht Infantry. I'eter Messersmith, on coiinnand with liy;ht Infantry. Martin Dull, on command with the Artillery. John Dotij^herty, wa.;^goner in the Regiment. Elias Sheet/,, on comnuind with Commissary (General. Daniel Kiichen^-er, on command with Manpiis La Fiet. John Kichilberf.jer, time exi)ired. llichanl Allen, deserted Septeniher 4, 1T78. John Haxkson, Cdfifdiii Srcond Rei/fnieiit I'< itii.si//rnnifi. [Endorsed] Roll of Captain John Mankson's ( 'ompany. Second RcMtiment Pennsylvania, From September U, 1778. A roh' f)f ('(if)((thi Jn/iii P(i(t( rsDii' s rninpn)n/. Secnjuf Pfnnsf/frn- nid fi({/ii)Huf, cominnndid bij (.'(litind WalLtr iStt/cait, Sei)ltm- her\), 1778. William Phrener. Roliert Fassell. Charles (Jharlton, sick, pres"nt. Corjjoni/s. Henry Benner. William Hntler. .I«»hn Squibb. Drum a nil Fife. Jacob Piercy. Thomas Hanney, sick, Rej,'i)iu'ntal Hospital. Pi'imits. SainiM'l Allen. Daviil l^olland. 1 *. I mi .„,_i.i,frvf m THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 1^ (Mijiiiiun Clift oil. Juliii 'SYLVAN1A L15E. 425 William Shiel(L<. Doiuild WilliaIn^on. John Laird. David Larltin. Jacoo vJoone. Jac )b Stineliough. Richai'd Harding. .Tames Smith. .Tolin Tii(Aripson. " _^ SamuH Harvey. ' Henry Hamilton. Daniel C. Mc Entire. Henry W'se. Daniel Hatherhouse. John Coolie. Jaool) Slyder. Nicholas Coleman. Josei)h Lewes. .lames Kdgar. Thomas Armstrong. John Organ. John Sehion. William Fitzgerald. David Crawley. .Fames Wation, on command, Light Infantry. Malcome McCohan, on commanvi. J-iirht Infantry. Charles Warclots, on command, Light Infantry. Christopher l^rowne, on command, Light Infantry Henry Cooster, on command. Light Infantry. BVederick Kinsel, on command, one weeli. James Thompson, on command, two weeks. ' William Mc(/ornnck, sick: absent W. Plains Conroad Miller, sick ; al)sent New ^Jastle. Robert Garret. Lewes Bryon, diserted. Cliristopher Reynhold. Drnmmer William Mnrrny. Fifer. Jonathan riii/. Sergeant jMajor. Robert Wallace, Quartermaster Sergeant William Hennig, Drum INIajor. Daniel Mc/Jarty, Fife Major J. Marshall, Captain. if ' mm 430 THE PENNSYLVAMA LINE. A loll of Ma /or Joint. Mnrrni/s Comyarnj, Hfcnnd Pennsylvania Jief/hiietif, cointnuiiilefl by C'oloutl Walter Uteioart, iS^ptember 9, 1778. Jacob Miirpliy. .foliii Justice. James Wiimin}^. John Ross John Scannel. John 8ai.se. ^ergeaiitt Corporals Drum and Fife Privaten, John Mnore. (ieorge I oats. Stephen iSinjjlewood. James L\ iwh. (xeorge Weiliie. - ' Roger Kennon. Andrew 8\vartz. George Snyder, on command. Courad Kenney Andrew Hyan. Stephen Jjewis. on (•omman, siek, present J aines U oore Robert (irness. Jacob Walter, on command. James He Vitt. Patrick Ivelly. William Powers. .fohu King. John E'higlish, on dnty. Jolm Francis, on duty. .Tohn Callaghan, on duty. Tl lomas Jon es. oil duty. .Tat'ob Bilker Owen Jam es, on command Ijudwig Houser. Peter Ri.^e. sick : Valley Forge. iSrichael iSiUlivan, sick, Prunswicl Patrick Richard, sick, present. Henrv Guess. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 487 William .lolmston, on coiniuand. John Intfl". James Price, sick, Valley Forge. James Ellison, on commaiid. Robert Magiuton. ' Fre»leriek Hull. David Hannah. Andrew McCartney, on command. Philil) Vanamaker, Jolm Lynch. Michael Derry. Philip Jones. Patrick Themsey, confinerl. Barry Cunningham. Samuel Leacoant. A Roll of Lieiitennnt Colonel Heurjt Miller'' s Compamj, Septein- be?- 9, 17:8. Gerard Riddle. Robert McKillip. Andrew Ralston. George Roberts. Robert Herrin;^. Robert McLoughlin. John Bayles. William .fohnston. Andrew Dilman. James Martin. John Frazer. Tin)ma.s Zei mins. iSfichael Regan. Francis Regan. William Butler. RobtM't Young. Thomas Malser. HughTwik, .Ti»hn Notestain. George Limrecks. Sevf/eantti. Corporals. I)rii miner. ' Fifer. Privates. •;^ A- i ^ Hi ImH 428 THE PENNtiVLVAMA L1^'E. Leonard HInkel. Lewis Carpenter. Michael Fink. Balser Maze. William Gristock. Godfrey Devey. David Alspaiif^h. Patrick MoNay. - . John Winsley, two days command. Thoma** Knee, one week s cuniniand. Cornelius Dwyer. Michael Wheeiant. Henry Musket nough, on command. Thomas Smith. James McQuillen. Michael Curts. Phillip Smith, on command at ye comtiiissaries. Francis Keel, waiter. George Conrad, on command at Beaker. Stophel Stainhighel, on command in .ve infantry at ye lines. John Burney, on command in ye infantry at ye lines. Andrew Brock, on command in ye infantry at ye lines. Peter Messersmith, on command in ye infantry at ye lines. Jacob Shi'ifley, on command ; waggoner. Adam Musketness, on command ; waggoner. John Graceley, on command ; waggoner. Benjamin Bagg, on command in ye ai tillery. William Wilkens, sick at a barry one inile from camp. Hugh Hughs, sick; absent at ye Yellow Springs. John Fara lay, sick at Princetown. •lames ]\[cClay, sick at Tiancaster. Michael Redman, pioneer for yo aVjove company. , JOHX COBEA, Lieutenant Second Peimsi/lvam'a Regiment. A Roil of Colonel Walter Steiroft's Company of the Second Penn- sylvania Regiment., Commanded, by Captain Peter Gosner. John IMcItay. Kershaw Peeling. James Pegnam. Thomas Kennedy. Sergeanti: Corporals. * • THE PEN>SYLVANIA LINE. 439 Jesse Moore. Drum and Fife. Michael O'hagan. Pricaten. , John Cochran (ieorge Unroa , Thomas Kulhn. Hugh Mulholliu. • Patrick Cross. RicliRi-d W.illaee. . Henry Bole. ' John Null. ' Detrich Ourtrand. . Patrick Walker. William Mcllvain. Pacrick Collins. William Obryan.- Jacob Del ph. Conrad Stone. * William Barber. Richard Burns. James Steol. William Warner. Joseph Jhvdd, i f« «^a '%''>■ if II 4'M T H K V K N N H Y I < V A M A 1,1 N K, .1 Trtw Stilt) III' dtptitfu Sttninr/ Ti)tf»>ti's Cninfurttif in fhr Sri'iiiid liejjhm lit nf l\ liiisi/trniiKt, ('oinindinlvd /'// loioiid IT. {<((itu oH,, itei^temher I), ITia. S(itini(>l Hmns. nines Mwvi'iv ThoiuMM Ufirvin •Sfiitffant'i. u/)ornls. N.itlmniiil nr.MM.i.Mi -icU. \iilli>> I''m' .lohu Ki'lh . ,l<>l\n MtM 'mIImiii. >?♦'• I I .1) * '^mt^ «|v 0\ vv<>n .Imiui's. Alcx.ni.'.M" Kiirk. .loscplj llanis. William Karr. Mat U'W I.hKb .toliM Hnniilion l>.u\iol M.'Ciilia. I'lMcr Kiuj;-. .liimcs »»mv. John ( 'rossou. Koh;>rt \'<-nioi(Mi. H«'urv Collins. Will iam l^'\an. Andrew Yoiiiijf. .loM'ph Ht'id. .Ijiun^s Kt'lly. .lolm Kvcrt. Valfiit ino Millor Val«MHin«' Hanlon. John M(>ntoaron. }V':t'r Pci'ks. ^iut iani<'l SiiijiftM'i Ihnni nuif Fife- I'rn'fitf'ft. TDK I'KNNHYIA'AMA LINK J:; I ', oil (■••Miiiuniil Diirliv Hill h'lv, Mii'U, Viill'V I'm-irp. 'riioinnK M('(, hIcU, Vnllfv I'dij^m. < 'liriMtupln'r ( "|i»/,(>, HJi'U, \'/ill<'y I'mi^''' Hopp.'l lli'iriiiu. nick, V'mIIi'v P'ori^f. .lollll MiMJi'MII, sil'U, V'(lll>'\ I'lilirr. < JiMii'n<' Mf'rkiiiMti, hIiiU, < ft'in'iiil llii-<|iiuil II i',\riY I) I'riMi', i,f,. f,ii nil iKi III Si c, III/ Hi I/I nil III , I'l n in^nli'iiiiiii I |'',ii.|(»rs('i| I Sttili' ul' ('iipliiiii Md.miK'l 'riijlicii s ('(iiii|i/uii SiMMiiiil U)<^;iiil(>lil I'tiliiisylviiiiid, MfplfiiilMT !), n7H. (•()!,( )N|.; I, riloM \,S <'|{ \ KiS 'I'll I Kl» I'KNNSVIA'AM IMviLMICN'l' ,1 l.inl nf n/fh'iis ii'lin hnn Si It'll/ in Ihr I'liiiil I'l n.iisiil vn n\<- liiuiinn III siiin i/i f-'iisl fhn/ i<( .Iniinu i ij, liii, /" '/"■ I'liiin lliiif, irilh llii'ir llniilc, /In/rs nf ( 'mii niis'simis. /'I'liiinlii'iin. l)il(i',s iif Vitcdiivifs, lii'iunrn/s n.iiil < 'nniudlits, Ailfjti.sl'.K In**. ' 'iilnili I ■ .losrpll Wooij, Si'pl cIiiIkT ■;, 1171) ; r."-itf tl<'< I Hcl iilicf I, ImT. f,ii III- nil III f 'nlnin /v , 'I'l I oil Ml H ( 'nii^, St>pl fill li'i" 1 , 1 iT'l ; promoi I'li ( 'dIoi.ci. AiiKiHt I i;;7 Uii.lolph HiiniitT, A injiiHl 1. ITTT: Uillcj iit t li-- Hiil I In of Mon iiioiil h, .liiiii- 'J>^, .1/ "./"' .Insinli ilMi'iii.ir, MiirclHl. 1777, proini n id l,ii'iit)-iiiuit ("oloiif .Inimarv i. 177a All intmil. (<«M)r(,o' I?()SH, April I, 1777; ri"-inii«M| July ;!l, 1777 I 'ii jitn i lis. Inliii Hrisldiii, J.iiimify ■"), I7;i;. r.'-is^Mif.l Sfpt t-iiilxT I. 1777. ,I(iliii niiliiii4. .Iini'inry 'i, 177 i ; pio'iioi i-d Mn joi Juih' iiiii> '.-. Mooif. Alu\ 'Jl, 177(1. .Iniiit's M, Novi'iiil»(>i- | |, ]77(!: \tH\ ,Iiil> 'JO, 1770. .IiulH's < "lir\si ir. N.i\ rinlt.'i- 11. I7r(l, viif. A iif,'ii,H| <», 177(|. .lolni (ir<>s>. April 1, 1777; i'a>lii(«r<>(l July I, 1777. 'I'll. •inns Muti.r, .\pi'il 1, 1777: coin. ( )(M<>!.(«r I, 177(1; l)\('in>liiiii Jiuyiirtls proiiiol iuii in aiiotlit r r<'j;iiut lit . /■'irst Lit nil iniiif i. Il« my l':\»pl«'. Novcml'.T 1 i. r;7ii ; In ( 'iiptniu .Inl\ I. 17.1; .1; ii (t. 1777 ; l^•si^'n.>^l April !>. 177H. William Ci-ain'. April 1. 1777 ; lo ( 'npiaiii S..pt<-iiilH>r 7. 1777 ; Jul v I. i::;. .lamc.-^ Mhn'k, .\pril 1. 1777; vac. ( tliall. April 1. I7r;: vac. .lam.iary 10, 1777. .lacoi) Di'.iUc. .Ma> 1. i:;7. rcsi«;uc.l N on i>iiil)ci- 'JIJ, 1777. James .Moni^'oniirx . .\nril 1. 1777; rcsi^;iictl Scpti'inbcr 1, 1777. .SV rnUii l.ii Itii nn nfs. Majliias Liikciis, April 1. 1777; ilicd March 'J 1. 177K JaJiies Hir.l. April 1. !7:r rc-Lfncl N.m.muImm- :?, 1777. Torcival Hntlcr. ,\prii Kl, i::7: Novcitilx-r •J:i. 1777, l.> h'irst I.ii'iiii'iiaut 1>\ iiiiMii.'naiit I >rMkc s rcsi^iuil ion. J.imi's t )( i>, .\pi-il rcsi.rn,. I \|)i\ lil, i: Dani.'l Si. Clair. April !, ir:7 ; proiiioicd to I'lrsl I,iciilcii,nil Scptcmlicr 1, 1777. >'alha,ni«'l McMiillan. .\pril 1. 1777; died of his wountlw ( )clolii'r is, r /'. iisn/n Samuel ('oiili.>r. .\pril 1, 1777: resi^'iK-d (»cl lier :tl, 1777. John <»oldsniii h.vXpril vM, 1777: di'serted OctolierSl. 1777. William Hiis^.>ll. April 'JI. 1777: lost a le^ at Mraiidvwiiu' Mat tie. IVtiiicl (\tm|tl)-ll, April •,'•.», 17r7; killed in .liinc, 1777. James l.owes. .\pril 1. 1777: rcsj^tncd ( )(i olier :U. 1777. John Vounic. .\pril •.'(>. 1777; resigned ,) nl\ lit. 1777. J>aniel Mc|)onald. .\ pril 1, 1777. John Xcwly, .\pril 'JO, 1777: rcsi^iu'il July ;U, 1777. ('il Irom I In- T • i-ICl li KcKiintiit . Ensigns. Anilr.'w Kiii^'l.', O.-IuImt 1. 1770; Rliiy 'iit, 1777. r.-iiKiv.d rr..m III)- 'l\v)-lt'l h Uc^iiiiciil. .loliii Ariiisl roii^;, iMiiy, 1777; rt'iimvcil lium t lie 'rwdlt Ii llcj^i- iiit'iit. I'<>t<>r Sniitli, ii|)|ioiiil)Ml, tint liil<< n,rruiiK*'iii<'!il .loliii \Vi;^t()ii ii|i|ii>iiil I'll, till' ia.l<' ni'riiii)i(<-iii)-nl . liiirlianl I''iili<'i((ni, JoiiKMi T'clniiary, 177H; u|>|»)iiii <'iiil <•(!, Ili<> IjHm ii,rra,ii>4<'iin'iit. i\. I'l. ('(iptaiiis S/i.iiiiit'l ,\lt)(irt'. ''iirisl.yi' ami Hut It-r wcr ( Hllrcr,- ol t lif Third J'l'iiiisylvnnia, Ui'ghuciil, Aii>{it>l 2l», l7iH. A Hull of Ihi' Mdj'nr's Coiii/iti iif/ in l/n 'I'liiid /'fini.si//.nfnn'ii Jifff/' . hiii'iit. f'iininiinii/i i/ hi/ f'i)/oncl 'J'/miiiit-s Crat'f/. Itichard Collins, NovtMiiln-r II, ITTtl; sick iirt'Sfiil. I'.'i.-r .Mack, I'.'l.niary I, 1777. Wiiliaiu 'I'liiiks, De.-.'iiib.-r '.i I, 1770. II [)( trills. Wniiam OITy. Aliniliaiii Dt^hart, on tlic line. Hannicl DoyI, William Hri^^s. April 20, 1770. ab-Vou XV. n r- (h mm 434 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Drum and Fije. John McClnlen. William Tiiuks, May 20, 1777. Privates. • ' William Darlington. Henry Wimer, on tne line. John Rees. . . ' Daniel Lafferty. • Thomas Gibson. Robert Cnnningham, December 20, 1776- . James Robeson. Daniel Gal icar; with (Ten. St. Clair. William Welch. Etlward Coller. Marmailuk Berwick, Jannary 9, 1777. Barry Curly. I'^reilerick Shaffer, on the line William Works. Ki)hraim Nunn, wafjffoner. John Buxton, March 10, 1777. Jt>hn Jordon. Jjuiies Dasl«y, waggoner. . , . James Fiinn. William Ral)b, rifle regiment. William Deggon, Lord Sterling's waggoner. Franci.s Perril. Join; Henderson, sick at the Yellow Spiings. Jolin McManness, sick at the Yellow Springs. Phillip V'erner, sick at the Yellow Springs-. Henry Doyle, commissary general, wagg«>iier. Alexander Craig, on furlough. Pntti'ick'Flennigon sick at French Creek. William Cornet, sick at French Creek. . ' Conriul f'rabner, sick at French Creek. John McKlewain, on furlough. Thomas Benston, rille regiment. William Shields. , • ' iMatthew Kt'lgner. Htigh Boyle, at the Black River. Peter Egnew, sick at Yellow Springs. Thomas Hulino, Eu.st'gn Third Pfitusylxania Regiment. I Endorsedl Company Rolls of the Third Pennsylvania Rogi- nient, September 10, 1778. . THK PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 485 .1 Hull of the L/entenniit'n Conipany nf the Tliird Pt-)t,)iKu^pania Regimtiit, (Jummdudtd bij Culunel Thomas Craiy. istpteniOtr 10, 1778. Serfjeunlt;^ John liordon. .h)hu Hide. ■ . James Mitchnl. Philip Everhart. . ' Corporals. Adam Rex, sick, French Creek. .FanieH Moore, surveyintj. Tlionias Mcllwayne. Privates Mat lie w Dair. Nathaniel Fagan. John Cain. Thomas Shields. Edward Shippey. Michael J)o\vd. Thomas Cox. ■ * Nichoia-* Ulaman. (reorge Taylor. Edward Leo. William Williams. Miciu'fl WiKlgoose. James O'Neal. Anthony Dnnlevy. Michael Wn Iters. William Ricketts. Peter Eversole. Benjamin Byoran. Philip Micks. Jdha (^uirlck. Jolm Smith. Jery Deal, light infantry. Nathaniel Dickey, lighi iiifanh'y. John M<'ll''arr, two week- command. H -nry Rorck, sick. Yellow Spl•ill^'s. ■lacoh Hough, sick. Yellow Springs. IVter R'"' • . "ick. Yellow Springs J. hi. .[(.hn^frMi. ,Mck, Whit.' Plains. Jolni Evans. Kick, Yellow Springs Tiiomns R»-»»«M'>fTt, sick, Yellow Hprln^w. r T 436 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Lambert Moore, absent without leave. Tlioiuas Marshall, sick, White Plains. Weuille Lawrence, furlough. Miohael Mayse, sick, Yellow Springs, biphraim Harnier, sick, tmknown where. JaniHS Haniinilron, with the rifle men. Adam Strieker, sick, Princetown. 'I '' ' "' i| ; s^ f I! ■! l\ A Roll of Colonel Thomas Craig's Company of ye Third Penn- ■sylcania Regiment, Heptember ye 10th, 1778. Sergeants. John Belong, December 5, 1770. (Jharles Ford. John Henderson. Samuel Seely. sick, absent. Corporals. Thomas Orms. John Minor, with infantry Conrad Shiar. Privates. Edward Long. John McUinness. John Gray. Samuel Moody. Jacob Haiisf. ChriHtiiiii Miller. Baltl^ Crist. Andrew Malliii, Piiilip Mic-hae!, two weeks command Hi'ury Liibarr. Hi'iiry Humeli. I*atri('k ( ambel. George Fisher. Archibald Parker. Richard Curren. David Logan, .lolin Marrs. Neigal Parock Caspi^M' < 'ool Duniel Crounovor. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 437 Patrick McGinness. John Marrin. > Petter McGregor. Berth, (fanning, att hospital. Jolni Wliite, att liospital. Aaron McDonnell, att hospital. James Wilson, att liospital. .Tosiah Hiitfinan, att hospital. Thiniothy Burns, att hospital. Barny McGloclin, att liospital. James Franney, att hospital. Hugh Cfovvans, with infamry. Thomas Shafer, Avith infantry Moses Greer, witli infantry. George Byars, waggon conductor. John Johnson, waggoner, with Commissary Ramsey. > John Tool, with surveyors. Nicholas Ivazer, deserted. Ezekiel Kichsson, drummer. William McCalrey, fifer. Thomas L. Moore, Captain Commander. A Roll of Captain William Craiifs Company in t/ifr T/iiid Penn- sylvnuia Rer/lment, Commanded by Colonel Thomas Craig, AiKjmt 10, 1778. Sergeants. William Carman, sick, present. Andrew McLean. October IG, 1776. Ulrick Whiteman. George Cline, November 4, 1770. Corporals. Pinnis Ftirltw. f^^dward (-ummings. Terance Bennit, on bullock guard. JiiMies Brown. Privates. Patrick ^IcAnalley. Neal MoKinsey. .Fohn McGuire. liiiwrence Slown. James McAnailey. !* S ,"Jli 4:J8 THE PENNSYLV^VNIA LINE, Nathaniel Siiuson. William Barratt, November 1, 177G. Dimnack Hann. James Peck. James Darrety. George Dalmuiies. Conrod Smith. Jieuanl ^Milles. Adam Wilhalm. Jacol) Naughoyle. John Willard.. " John Hayan. William Hulet. John Reily, lifHi-, November 2. lT7(i: siek. present. Ri(diartl Shortr, sick, present. James Montgomery, on a week's command. Frederick Deemes, in the infintry. Christopher Mannan, in the inlintry. .Tames McCormack, in the infintry. John IMcCiill, on command in rifle regiment. John Cosper, on command at Snnbiiry. V/illiam Demm, in hospital. \ViIliam Mateer, fifer, in hospital. Jam s Toner, in hospital. Francis Coonce, in liospital. Thomas .Johnson, in hospital. Christian FIvenott, in hospital. Isaac Gol)le, in hospital. John Robertson, on furlough. George Campbell, on furlough. Chris. Pimberton, on furlough. John Jameson, sick, present. f , ' Thomas L. Moore, ' Captain, Third Ptnnsi/ioavi'a Regiment. A Roll of Captain Thomas L. 'Moore' a Compawj, Third Peun- si/havia liesfiment, Commanded bij Colonel Thomaa Craiy, 8evtemher 10, 177,« Sergeants. Thorn MS Kelly. Thomas Collins, Sejitember 2'2. 177<>, .Tohn Page. JoimTov. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 43d Corporals. ■ John Cle*i(linning. James Houston, .January 1, 1776. Godfrey e McDonnalJ. Privates. James Anderson. James Arthers. John Madole. Michael Dinger. Benjamin Kennard. Duncane McKiniey. John Shenings. John Battersby, Robert Wilson. John Green. Morgan Mcintosh. Piiilip Evage. James Douglai**. Barney Aston. Matliew Thompson. John Ford. John Hammond. • . William Morrow, infantry. Tliomas Gardner, infantry. William Bell, General Sinclear's guard. William English, Morgan's rille regiment. Daniel Armstrong, Morgans rifle regiment. Joseph King, Morgan's rifle regiment. James Hagerman, bullock guard. Thomas Hardy. William Truman, waggoner, Commissary Lewis's Samuel Thompson, waggoner, brigade. Judiah Lepincot. William Welch. Abraliam Gordon. William Gordon. James Harley, general hospital. Mathias Little, general hospital. John Logan, general hospital. Mathew Clinton, Yellow Springs. James Hagerty. Yellow Si)rings. Thomas L. Moore, Captain, lliird Pennsyltiania Regiment. mi |i»iv ;1! .,^,- ,;*ji.» ■''- J, M -J- 440 THE PENNSi^LVANIA LINE. 1.' ■ v> t- A Roll of Captain James Chrystie' s Company, Third Pennsyl- vania Regiment, Commanded by Colonel Thomaa Craiy, Sep- tember 10, 1778. Sergeants. Thomas Boyd, Jight infantry. William Martin. Daniel Leary. John Brigs, on command after deserters, Pattrici; Brown, light infantry. John Smith. Drummer. Philip Dairt, sick, Valley Forge. Robert Nettles. Corporal. Privates. John DufTule. William Dockerty. Robert Coil. Thomas Woods. Francis Han)ilton. John Batton. Andrew Colter. John Green. Cinotan Hoffman. Henry Hugarmers. Moses Moreland. •fohn Lavery. . . Charles McCane. Robert Polston, sick, present. Michael Darcery. , . ' Cornelius McClosky. Lanrance Jiiirns. Cieorge fireer. Daniel Smith. James Sweeny, light infantry. Thomas Bachiis, light uifantry, Pattrick Johnson, light infantry. Timothy Muri)hy, Morgatis riHe regiment. Samnel Porter, IVforgnn's ri(1<^ regiment. William INfcQiuie. INforgans rifl(> i-egiinent. John McKiint", Morgan's rille regiment. THE PENNSYLVA>'IA LINE. 441 Pattrick McMaclion, Morgan h rifly letjiinent Edward Lee, Morgan's rille regiment. Patrick Fere), with the surveyors. AVilhairi Dick, waggoner with CTeneral Conway. Henry Bentiy. waggv>iier with Commissary Lewis. Robert Wi'ay, sick, quartermaster's house. Edward Meloy, sick, Valley Forge. Pattrick Leland, sick, Princetown. (jreorge Losback, sick. Valley Forge. William House, sick, Kingstown. William Alegan, sick. King's Ferry. Jamks Chrystie, Captain, Third Peiiiifii/lcania lityiitient. A Coinpaiti/ Roll of Captain Samuel Mnore's Company of j/e Third Pennnyloania Regiment, Sept. 10, 1778. Sergeants, Nicholas Neil. Joseph Cunningham. James Huclianan, on command. George Caujphell, sick at Valley Forge Corporals. . Michael Kerr. William Kirkjjatrick. James Bxirns. Robert Carson, sick at Bethlehem. Drum and Fife. Peter Williams. John Tuncks. Privates. .Tohn Stump. James Duff, on command. William Dixon. Christian Miller, sick in tlying ht)S]iital. Josias Crane. William Mc ^ ) ^Jg. M < m „ijii'...' ... / . - HI IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I m ^ tiS, M 1.8 1.25 1.4 1.6 -• 6" - ► m m». / ^^''¥^i w '/ Photographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, NY. 14580 (716) 873-4503 & &; ^ fjjL ^ A 443 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. John Shsiak. John Milligau, sick in flying hospital. Martin Yost. Jolin Burk, on command. Lawrence GrilTy. sick in flying liospital. Martin Perry. Joseph Gordon. Angus McKeever, sick, present. Jolin Butler. Ricliard Nixon. Micliael Carmody, sick in flying hospital. • Benjammin Wheeler, Second rifle corps. John Solomon, Second rifle corps. Charles McClane, sick at ye Yellow Springs. Tiiomas Harper, sick at Valley Forge. John Griffith, sick at Valley Forge. Phineas Comes, sick at Valley Forge. David Collins, waiter on General Wayne. Samuel Wall. Henry Himminger, wounded and at Princetown. Edward Gating. Pkrcival BUTLKR. Lmiteuant. A Company Roll of Captain Thomas Butter''s Company of the ■ Third Pennsyloanla Regiment, September 10, 1778. John Kelse. Abraim Bennett. Thomas Jack. John Rice. Sergeants. Pricate-^. Robert Vernon, wounded and prisoner. John Beaty. James Kverlngham. • ' James MoConnell. . James McGill. Pattriok McDonald. Robert Dixon. James Craig. John Chambers. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 448 Christian Byarly. Jacob Switzer. John Painter. William Wel)b. Tliouias McPadilen. Hoplcins Driver. John Ferris. JaineH Claris. .fames Kirltondalpt. • " Robert Powell. J)aniel Kinkton. William Cawley. Nioliolas Beazs, wounded at Monmouth. John Bedman, present antl not lit for duty. Jeremiah Vangoroten, pro; erit and not lit for duty. Adam Dennis, on com:imn(i. Hugh Jones, on commanil recruiting. Mathow Colem.-.n, infantry. John McMillan, infantry. Samuel Mills, on command, Bedford. Benjamin Custard, waiter, L. Sterling's. Jereunah Kell, rille corps. . Thomas Collins, -waggoner to ye reginient. John Lemon, waggoner, Cieneral Lee. Staford Smith, sick, Bedford hospital. Michael Conway, sick, Bedford hospital. Henery FltMuing, sick, Bedford hospital. Pattrick Herron, Flying hosi)ital. . • .lohu Dnnwar, sick, Yellow Springs. William Calaghan, sick. Yellow Si)rings. Hugh McCormick, sick. Princetown. , William Lee, lifer, on commnnd, Valley Forge; with the sick. Tho.mas Bi tlku, Captain, T/ifnl Pennsi/lcuiii • Godfrit Whitman. Daniell Delany, \vaKt?<^n camp. William Ollara, watjgon i amp. . James English, sick, pre.«ent. Sanuiel Jennings, sick, present. Thomas Snodgrass, sick, present. Patrick McDontdd, sick, present. , Abraham Stickerworth, sick, present. ,; ♦ Daniel Shehan, Bradford hospital. .Joseph McQnilkins, sick, Lancaster. James (yiimndns, sick, Lancaster. Richard Hews, sick, Lancaster. Richard Rylands, sick, Lancaster. Addam Hurtnett, sick, Lancjister. Joiin (Jross, sick, Red Lyon. * Solomon Green, sick, Sunbury. , James Watters, <»n furlough. Alexander Irvin, on furlough. ' . Arthur Malum, light iufiiulry. Samuel Knap, waiting on Captain ('ham»)ers, Snnbnry. Patrick Prv, rifle regiment. H. W. Ball. Lieutenant y llkird PennHylcania Rbytment. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 415 COLONEL FRANCIS JOHNSTONS FIFTH PENNSYLVA- NIA REGIMENT. Return of All the Officers- who have Se>-ce(f ni tht Fifth Peniisijl- vanin Regiment sint-e January 1, 1T77, untit this Present Day, August 27, 177t:J. Field Offirers. Francis Johnston, colonel ; June 3, 177<}. I'er.sifer Frtizer. lieutenant colonel ; October 1, 1770. Tiionias Robinson, major; October 2, 1770: promoted June?, 1777. James Taylor, major: September 23, 1777; resij^ned Aprils, 177S. (>liristoplier Sttwp,M, major. Captains. Tliomas Church. January 5, 1770: promoted March 1, 1777. Frederick Vernon, January."), 1770; promoted June 7, 1777. James Moore, January 5, 1770; promoted September 20. 17(7. James Taylor, January 5, 1770; promoted Sei)tember 2:{. 1777. Jos'pli Po'^ts, January 1. 1777 ; left out in the new arranjfenient. Alexander Johnston, Jainiary 1,1777 ; resi^jned January '-?:!, 1778. Henjamin Bartholomew. January 1, 1777: claims rank from October 2, 1770. John (/iiristy, January 1, 1777; claims rank from Octol)ei' 2:J, 1770. William Oldham. March 24. 1777; claims rank from the l"itli Noveml)er, 1770. Samuel Smith, appointed March 1. 1777. * Robert Grret^ft?, appointed June"7, 1777. Isaac Seeley, appointed September 20. 1777. Thomas Houde, appointe ill 11 446 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Robert Gregj;, January 1, 1777; promoted June 7, 1777. Isaac Seeley, January 1, 1T77; promoted fcieptember 20, 1777 (6.) Thomas Houtle, January 1, 1777; promoted September 2iJ, 1777. Charles McHenry, January 1, 1777; promoted January 23, 1778. Job Vernon, Januaiy 1, 1777. John Barcley, January 1, 1777. Adam O+t, Marcli 24, 1777; resigned Ai)ril 20, 1777. Levi tfrifllth, appointed March 1, 1777. Joseph Stanley, api)ointed April 20, 1777; died April 10, 1778. Alexander Martin, appointetl June 7, 1777. George North, ai)pointed 8epteml)er 11, 1777. James Forbes, api>ointed Septemb(>r 20, 1777. James MeCollofh, apjwinted September 23, 1777. William SUolHeld, appointed January 23, 1778; left out in the new arrangement. Second Lieutenants. Levi GriiTlth, January 1, 1777; promoted March 1, 1777. Josejih Stanley, January 5, 1777; promoted April 30, 1777. Alexander Mortin, January 1, 1777; promoted June 7, 1777. George North, .Jiinuary 1, 1777; proMioted September 11, 1777. James Forbes, January 1, 1777; promoted Septem))er 20, 1777. James McColloch, Jantuiry 1, 1777; promoted Septeml)er 23,1777. William SkoMleld, January 1, 1777; promoted January 23, 1778. Michael Orafford, January 1, 1777 ; resigned November the 2Sth, 1 1 1 1. John G. Heneker, appointed June 7, 1777; cashiered November 1"), 1777. David Marshall, tippointed IMarch 1, 1777. ^ Abraham Wood, appointi'd March 24, 1777. ( Jonathan Pugh, appointed April 20, 1777. En.s'if/ns. Davi«l !\rnrshall, January 1, 1777; promoted March 1, 1777. George i'row, Janimry 1, 1777; resigned December 10, 1777. Reesr fciVans, January 1, 1777; resigned June 20, 1777. James Steel, January 1, 1777; resigned August 3, 1777,. John ('arr, .Tanuary 1, 1777; resigned July 4, 1777. James Johnston, January 1, 1777; resigned. Abraham Wood, Jnnunry 1, 1777; i)romote(' March 24, 1777. .Tonathan Pugh, January 1, IT77: promote*! April 20, 1777. Adam Gilchrist, appointed August 1, 1777 ; resigned December 10, 777. William Mcffee, January 1, 1777; killed September 20, 1777. John Hingham, api)ointed June 1, 1778. I Endorsed] Return Fifth Regiment P-.'unsylvania THE pen:vsylvania line. 447 Roll of the Men's Names (iiid Stttte of Captain (Jhurles Me- Henry's Ccnipany. Tdken Heptcinbir \), 1778. Fifth I'e)nis\>/1- cania Regiment. S>ii(jtuntf>. Thoina.s Barry, no (jnn or accoiiTreuients. William Cale, infantry. Aron Lockhart. Arthur McCray. John Sidle. John King. John McCowen. James ^IcCannon. (Jorpnrals. Drummer. Fifer. Primtea. Thomas Service. Samuel Boyle. Michael McCJoy. BtMijamin Stagft-. . • William Johnston. WilliaMi Lert Shei)herd, late Morgan's rifle corps. Isaac Ha/.leton, late Morgan's rifle corps. Michael Yeeder, late Morgans rifle corps. James Craig, late Morgan's rifle cori)s. Henry Pensinger, sick at Lancaster. Connel Canady, wounded, i>resent. Godlip Hofman, waggonei-. P»>ter Widener, waiting on Colonel Jolmston. Michael Long. N. B.— The whole enlisted during the war. Sami'EL Smith, Cnptohi. I Endorsed] Return of Captain S. Smith's Company, Fifth Regiment, September {», ITTS. A 7ioll of Captain Robert Greiff/\s Compani/ in tJu' Fifth Penn- .syloanin Jief/iment of Foot, Commandtd l>ii Colonel Francis Johnston, September [), 1778. ■ ■' Captain. Robert Gregg, absent with leave. First Lientenanf. Ale.Kander Martin, on command, corps late Colonel Morgan's. 31)-VoL. XV. 450 1 THE PENiNSYLVANIA LINE. Second Lituteitant. .loimthan Pugh. iSeryeants. Jesse Nesmith, present in the field. Walter Lindsey, present in the lieM. Corporal. James Morgan, present in the field. ' > ■ Drunimtr. Samuel Hendrickson, present in the field. ' ' Pricatts. George Barnett, present in the field. Joseph Fell, present in the field. Robert Gross, present in the field. Adam Kocher, present in the field. William Nice, present in the field George McCleod, present in the field. ' Abram Crape, present in the field. Thomas McPike, present in the field. Francis McMullin, present in the field. * .John Maphan, present in the field Pavid Sutt, present in the Held. Patrick McNamara, present in the field. John McCracken, present in the field. Philip Brooks, present in the field. , Charles AIcQuillin, present in the field. ' John Collins, on command light infantry. Robert Cochran, sick, Yellow Springs. » . . Jonathans Pugh, Lieutenant, Fifth Pennsylvania Regiment. [Endorsed] A roll of Captain Gregg's company, Fifth Penn- sylvania Regiment of Foot, September i), 1778. A Return of Captain Beniamin Bartholomein's Company of the Fifth Penm-f/lvania Regiment, Commanded by Colonel Fran- vis Johnston, September ^, 1778. Rol)ert Brady. Philip Bostol. Sergeants. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 401 Juliii Kilht y. Mathias Amos, sick at Princetowu. Andrew Pouge. Fifer. Privates. James Hammel. Patrick Linn. William Jones. Jf»hn Laugh rey. R(>l)ert Christy. George ffartli. James Diviney. Henry Harp. James Me Kl vain. William Murphey. Nicholas Delotte. Archil)al(l McFiill. peter McSherry. Peter Seneer. Samuel Bugdtii. Samuel Dixon. .lolm Shanks. Andrew Kime. Dennis McFall. John Craven. Cliarles McCtarrei. Jolin Smith. Alexander Grey, no arms. Creorge Wilson, Camp Colonrman. William McClane, sick, present ; no arms. John Eagleson, sick, present ; no arms. .lohn Diviney. Hugh Hughs, infantry. Robert Fleming, infantry. John Rogers, waiting on surgeon, Valley Forge. Samuel I'rawford, sick, Morristown. William (xraham, sick, present. N. H. — Tlie whole enllstetl during the war. Bknmamin Hautholomkw, Coptniii. [Endorsed! Return of Captain Bartholomew's Company, Fifth Pennsylvania Regiment. ^-'rVWi d0£i\ 452 THE PENNSYLVANIA. LINE A Return of Captain Joseph Potts' (Jompany of the Fifth Penn- Hjjlonnia Kefjiment, Vommaufied l)i/ Colonel Francis Johnaton, September \), 177«. Ser(/eant.s. Jolni Wolf. Jolin Parker. ('or])orals. James Berry, nick, present. Jaine.s RiisHell, infantry. Drummer. William McCowen. Primtea. Jacol) Short. Lau^hiin Bern.'». William Tennant. John Wattson. John Hannon. John Little. Samuel Smiley. Richard Harin. Hiifjh Mcitlaufihlin. George Mc(ila,ughlin. John Falls. William Gordon. Jolm Walker. Hn^fh Robinson, no anna Timothv Kellv. Rfathias Lau^jhnian. , William Me Kl vain. John IMe(ilauyfhlin. John MoCarter. .fames Allison. John Bay. William Irwin, infantry. . .. • .Fohn M. Hinek. infantry. / .John Kinny. infantry. * John MeKissiek. .... Geor^^e Q. Hager, no arms. Siunut^l Mci'iully, sick, lellow Sprinjfs. Jolni McC'ullock, sick, present. Job Vkrnon, Lienfenant. fEndorsedl Return of Captain Potts' Company, Fifth Penn- sylvania Re^jiment. I THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 453 A Roll of Captain John Christie's Company of the Fifth Penn- sylounia Heyinient, Conimandtfl by Colonel Francis Johnston, September 9, 1778. Martin Bouter. Hevfjeant. Corporals, John Roads, James Eavans. Christopher Ccjplaiul, wounded in Pennsylvania. Dnininier. Cononul Raytor, enlisted for one year. Josepii Hiatt. Fifer. Fricates. Thomas Dodson. Suniuel Holm. Jacob Boyer. Jaeol) Hill. Ric'hai'd Leonard. Joseph Jackson. Mathew Conner. John Evans. Baston Mershimer. John Say lor. Willianj Rolls. Peter Dell. Isaac Jackson. Erick Briiner. John Connelly. Henry Hoover. Richard Stat ten. Morley l>eleney. Michael Smith, two weeks command. Benjamin Jackson, infantry. Jolni Simmers, driving team in repiment. John Himmelwright, drivinj^ for commissary, Michael McManiis. Camp Colonrman. \Villiam Watts, sick at Bedford. Henry Donterman, sick at Bedford. Jacob Merts, sick at Trenton. Samuel Watts, sick in hutts. m TUK PKNNMVI.VANl.V I, INK rh) iHtitpliiM' Htlll ItiiMMfiMli'il III IiiviiIIiIn IiinI niilNti>i N l< 'Pll«> >Vlu»lt> «MtliM0|»t IllU nIHV I Mndorm'd) UoM n| r»|»(«lu « 'luHdo > « i>in|"»i»> , I'Mllli I'i'im /V H»».vjy/<>i'i> St f',)t>>tUts. f 'iW7»oM»/,v AMvhi'vv \V(|vnu. ri'jMMiUnu' thiimmt't: -,%% I .luMt'ph UMwiphvoyi 1<(>(>IC.> < "l\)U'tl f^ff f»'. /V•^r(^^^. !S,'n\u»«>l Johnston MuUu'w JonoN, John MoiM«'llin\.l I\MiM 'rhoi>\as. sick, pii'sonl l\Ui ioU i\M»nol Jolu> IMaokwooil. no nnu> .\li>\;u\vlov Uio\\i\. in \\w \\^h\ infantry. Atl.'un Kill, in thi< li^ht inlttntiN. Fratiois Taylor .lan\«»s Talboon Alt>\a»»il»>r S\vii\(Uo Kr.nis ,5a>'ol>son. >iok prt>>«>nt. H;>rnarvl l>o\»)jht'rty. John Ontui. noartus. Tamp Tonlonnan. Nicholas KiMinon. .lant's Martin. Thoinas Kolly. Williatn Hnt\tt>r rilK I'KNNHYI.VANIA MNIC. ThtinwiM lliixii'i', III) iii'iMM VVllllMiM Mui'^rin, ,l»ir)MlllMll Mrrill'tV, IMIMI-MIM l<'r(M|) I'olo iNiirii' lloim-ll. Ill IIIh IOximOIimu'v h Kiiurd. .luliii < '•iiini'lly , n\('h, |ii')li'i' 'riMiniMMii, Jolll) .lllllK'N, |{i»Im Mt'lllH .liiiiii'H Miiil»«y, mIhU, picHi'iil .ImIiii ItiirMtMritiiKli, nirk lit I'i'liioi'toii. Alt«xiiiiilt-liiKK W, It TliK wliitit' 4-iihHl«Ml <> ■'^'^^ n &#!!■ fi ^n ;" **1 t#^ft,ri' li'iif} nf Cii/tlnht. Willhtii) nhlhiiin's ('Dmjuniif (iinl tin; I'lixint Sla'.v of tin: Sana, Talm, ,S'jd>;mhtr ii, 177H Wllliuiii lioM. (il«>or>^«< Kliti'k Adam Dalo. tSn/yftml. I r I mil Tinimnn-- r r?-'#%- J m 45U THE PENNSYI.VANIA LINE. Anii8tr»)iijf l'ow«>l. Fiftr. /'rtrn((i,s. Patrick Liiitch. .luilH'S SlinUM'M. > , I)aiii«>l KuiUiH>r. P«>t»'r Fi'iTv. . .loiiii MoUoiiali. . ' CharU's Wliito. Ez«'ak»>l Pavifo. l+«'»»rm> Han is. Arthur Orskin. Jaraiu Williams, his tiiin' is up. Imt not tiisc|jar(i»«>(l. Jol)n H«'»'l, ill tlic infantry. Isaac Fallis. on (M>ninuinr>;e Tripner, wayts on Oeneral Wayne. Phillip Keepo, wayts on (General Wayne. John (feorjje Henery, on tint y driving; wag^jon for tlie hr |En«lorse«ll Return t>f Captain t)l(lhanrs Company, St her 0, 1778. i(ifa. l)teiu- /»'(•// «*/■ Cnptatn fsnar Stdti/'s Cnniixini/ and (/!<• Present Sttite «/ tfie Some. Taken Sej)teinl»erd, ms. .Tames Neil. Alexaniler l\tcKinsey, Thomas Mattison. William Pink. .Tames Kennetly. Samuel Pen. Si njt mits. Corporals. Itrutamer. Privates. .Tohn C'^'-iielius, confined by the Congress liegiment, 27th .Tnly ; nt^t ;. ' estoretl. John Flanigan. . ' « • Alexnntler Wright. THK PENNSYT.VANIA LINE. 457 Jolit) Lnird. JllHH'H Hall. (i»M)rj^»> .l(M^nl)Hon. Malht'W N«'\viiiuii. K«lwar«l Waiii1. DjiiiIi'I HiiriiH. Nifliulns \,\\u\ Iloli-rl iX«' AntiliiH. John (nil. H<>njii.iiiin P<>ck, oil cniiiniaiio. Alt'Xand*'!' ('niiff, infantry. A l('xiunl« I A RE( i I M ENT. List t\f thi' Nomt's of t/ir Offh-er.s irhn Ikhw. Si ini'd in thi- Si.rtfi I'einiNijIranid liefjiineiit .S'///'v- f/if First Ihifj nf Janitnrn, 1777, /() the I'rcsfttt fhtij, t/it ir li'Dik, Ihiti-s of Co mm ins iuus, I'lo- tnntions and Jiemovals, A>i(/nsl -27, 1778. r'ofnii'f. Robert MeCtaw, prisoner on parole. i if' ■^ ; Ifil 458 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Lieut e)uint Colonels. Henry Becker, Colonel to ye Secoml regiment. Josiuh Harnmr, June (i, 1777. Mc^jors. Jereniiali Talbot, September iO. 1777. Samuel Benezette, February 1."), 1777; resigned. Captahi.s ' ' John Nipe, March 14, 177. Jacob Bower, February lo, 1777. John McCowan. February \o, 1777: out m the arrangement. James Waugh, Fel)ruary lo, 1777; out in the arrangement. Jacob Mouser, Fe)»ruary lo, 1777; out in the arrangement. Walter Cruise, February 1."), 1777; out in the arrangement. Luke Broadhead, February 15, 1777: out in the arrangement. [Jeremiah] Laughery, Februry V), 1777; deserteil from his ar- rest. First Tjfe7ite)ia>its. Tiiomas Bull, Febnmry l"), 1777; Captain November, 1777. Edward Voung, February I."), 1777: resigned John Savitlge, Febriuiry lo, 1777; <'ap .lin Janiinry i, 1778. Archibald Campbell, Fe])ruary M. 177(. John Thompson, Feliruary L"). 1777; t lieutenant; resignetl. First Lieutenant. William McElhatton. October 1. 1770: captain lieutenant in ye arrangement . from ye Twelfth regiment. Second IJeiitennnts. James frlentworth, February 15, 1777 : first lieutenant 1st .June, 1777; claims raidv from March 22. 1777. John Wallace. Februai y 15, 1777: absent without leave since March last. (ireenl)ury Hughes, February 15 1777: out in the arrangement. I Nicholas] Uarret, February 15, 1777: resigneii. Samuel Smitli, Febriuiry 15. 1777' r»>signed. James Wadi'.le, February 15, 1777; resigned. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 4no Benjamin Lodtre, March 1, 1777; first lieutenant October 4, 1777 ; from the Tweiftli rH^fiment. Stewart Herbert, May 20, 1777; first lieutenant October 17, 1777 ; from the Twelfth regiment. Eusif/ns. Philip Gil)bon.«, February 15, 1777; second lieutenant. Hermon Lightliesur, February 15, 1777; resigned. Adjutant. " , J>anial Kennedy, ensign in the arrangement. Ensi(/ns. James B. McPherson, February l'), 1777; claims rank of second lieutenant, October, 1777. , .lo.seph Cox, February 15, 1777; prisoner; out of the arrange- ment. Earnest Cfreen, February 15, 1777 ; resigned. EiUvard Speer, May 8, 1777; fiotu ye Thirteenth regiment. John Merklin, August 20, 1777. Philip Snider, August 21, 1777; out in the arrangeiuent. John Foster, August 22, 1777; out in the arrangeiuent. Oharles Macknet, August 23. 1777; out in the arrangement. William Ba.xter. out in the arrangement. Thomas Dungan, August 1, 1778. James Allan, August 1, 1778. . JosiAH Hahmau, Litutenant Colonel, Commandant Si.vt/i Peuusiflcanvt lityimant. [Enilorsed] Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment ; list iiunt (^ohmel Jotoah Jfarmar, Es(j., September 9, 1778. Seryeants Leonard Vandergrift. J«>hn Colgan. •lames Blackney, sick, present. Corporals. William Armstrong, sick, Yellow Springs, .Tames Rnglisli. Henry Cotton. I fif^*i mm m Hii "S I $ r< *W 400 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Daniel Pitzpatrick. William Ferfjfuson. Drummer. Fifer. Privates. Thoinns Scofllekl, sick, Rocky Hill. John Fade. John Anderson, light infantry. Thomas Wallace. John Gordon. Daniel McManamy. Patrick Mullen. Barnabas C'olgan. Richard McPike. Roger Phinney, light infantry. Marmaduke HanV)on. James Borres, on command. John Haley. Barnabas Colgan, Senior. Robert Q-orrel. Samuel Nichol, sick, Bethlehem. Ezekiel Price, sick, Lancaster. William Pielils, sick, Trenton. Fruncis Reeil. George Pn,rker, James McLaughlin, on cotnnumd. William Provost. John Graham. William Flanagan. John Hanley. Jtthn Dunham, sick, present. Peter Rester. Julian Francis. John Crawford. A Return of Captain John Doyle's Com2>ani/ of the Sixth Penn- syh-nnia Reijiment. Commanded bij LieiUenant Colonel Josiah Harmar, Esq., 8ej)temher d, 1778. Sevf/eants: James Carson. Isaac Davis. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Michael Hourke. (jeoi'tfe Eljerly, on furlough t<» Lancaster. 461 John DonaldBon. Daniel Kenny. William Mann. Junies Moore. , Georj^e Summers. Corporaln. hiunimer. Privates John Murray. Janie.s (iraham. ]>avi(l Davidson. John Wheeler. John Wilson. TohiaK Beam. James Anderson. (.'onrad Will. Alexander McCean, on comiu'ind to Lancaster. James Maroney. lienjamin Jjewis. Ijeonard I'rintspll. Roi)ert Humphries. ■ • Samuel Johns. Jal)ez Lambert. John Archer. John McMurray. D,aniel McGuire. John Miller, on commanil with ye Second Infantry. William Hrown, on command with ye fSecond Infantry. James Patton, on command at Hackensuck. Nathan lieavy. John Benn, on command at T^ancaster Michael Ballard, sick at Lancaster Adam Handell, on command, Baker Genernl. Abram Griffiths, on command, surveying. Patrick ('allag.lmn. John Ward. H , : • J, ■-' -« S , '' 1 1 \j t Ml «:^4, *' gill i' 462 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. .1 Return of Captain Hawkins Boon's Company of the Sixth Pennsylmmia Regiment, Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel JoNiah Harmai\Es(j., September 9, 1778. Sergeants. John Sproul, on command. Jolin Allbri^jht. Dennis Carrol. Samuel McCortl. Jacob Boyer. Francis Parvin. Corporals. Drummer. Fifer. Jacob Utwalt, sick, present. Prioates. Thomas Miinday. Tliomas Johnson. Thomas Jones. Thomas Vardin. Alexander Cunningham. Samuel Campbell. Richard Night. Richard Lott. John Cole. Hamilton Martin. Philip Ramsend. Isaiah Willorick. John Met/.. Jacob Limer. Charles Hales. Thonuis Miichell. Samuel Hoyer, sick, present, David CiiVjson. Christian Harley. Peter Brieker. William Stuart. Jacob Bower. •Facob Young. Henry Hopper, sick, present. John Vance. Philip O" Brian. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 4K) Corpoidls, I>) nmni&i: Fifei: Privates, A Hetin II of Caj/tain Ja<:>j') Huniijftieys (Joinjutuy of thif Si.rth I'tiiiisyleaiiiii Re(jimeii(, t'ommaiixled hi/ Litutenant Coluiu: Jost'ah Harviat, Esq.^ iiei/tember \), 1778. (Serfjtanta. Tlioinas Leatlom. Tlioiiins Williiiins. .loliu Chester. Henry Brown. Samuel Craig. Benjamin Helley. Thoma.>^ Williams. Jacob Fe«l(lery. Jacob Striker. Evauis Evans. Joseph Palmer. Philip Morinire. William Jacks. John Shade, on fourteen days oommam; William Martin. David Owens. Stacey William.s, on command, Berks county. Mitcliell Sitster. William Frankes. John Ketcham. William Pre.ston. Edward Hellen. William Felty. Timothy firitflths, sick, present. John ()' Brian. John Mc El wain. John Crawford. John Hammersly. Thomas Watson. William A«ldams. James Morelan, waggoner. John Figh, surveying. John Woolskill, recruiting. Alex. McComljs, sick, Princeton. Joseph Wilson, sick, Philadelphia m I *¥'}. or>fo Harvt'y. William K«Minaii. Heiiory Honny. Heiyeants. Corpornln. Drummer. Fit'n: Prioates. .r^ . (.'harless (i«)rHH(>, I'liiladflpliin. ^iiiinl. HuiiiumI I^inlwirk, nick, l'riiict*t<»ii. Duiiicl Hiij^jjaiiH, Hick, TriM'toii. Connitl CSitiitli, Hick, lit'iuliiig. A Jietum of Cipfain Tlionin.s Hn/f\s r'omf/nni/of the Si.rtfi /Vrn/- suUtaiUd lii'(/it)ii-id, Comtminiliil hy Liiutniunt Colonel Jositih Uarinai\ /i'vy. , ^'itpUmOf^r \), 177H. Sefyeantn. JuiiioH Holliday. Mi<;liui>l Moriin. .luiiK'H Mathius, on coniniund. ffir/iornls. William Crofts. Wiliiani Daviwon, on coinniand at tho lines. John McMulle Jolin Lastly. Alnxander Roj^ers. Michael lirown. John Fortt'scut?. John Howard. Jacob Driver. Michaid Zcarn. Pelty Miljer. • .Tacol) ('rone, (leorge Wrij^lit. Jacob SIj rider. Jacob Deidrick. Michael Htenner. Peter Jjeutherinan. Leonard Span^jler. .Tames Jones. John Lundey. R«)bert Tliompson. I'eter Stunt! ley. aO-Vor,. XV. Drummer, Fifcr. I'ricalei. 'r MA >j ' -1 '■*, 1 SUki km m I It m. t 14 hflf; 4fi(] THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. HtMirv Kvl^jlmer. Jacob Glassmy*'!', sick Princeton. Ja(r<»l) \oiiug, sick, Jierks count y. John Hawkins, sick, Yellow Sprin^jw. Mat bias Vansdnrf, sick at (puirteis. Ailani Dickert, sic^k at Captain Moascr's. Mjirtin Shener, sick at Reading. COLONEL WILLIAM IRVINE 8 SI-:VENTH PENNSYL- VANIA RKtilMENT. Return <>f the Offlcers BtlnufiiiKj to ; joined this regiment June 21, 1778. » Captains. Abram Smith, January 9, 1770; resigned March 20, 1777. Jeremiah Talbot, January 9, 1770; promoted tomajor.Septem- ber 35, 1778; joined the Sixth I'ennsylvania regiment Jan- uary 1, 1778. William Rippey, January 9, 1770 ; resigned Marcli 30, 1777. Moses McClaine, January 9, 1770; prisoner on parole and left out of the arrangement, March 30, 1777. James A. Wilson, January 9, 1770; jirisouer on parole and left out of the arrangement, March 20, 1777. William Alexander, June 1, 1770. Lewis Bush, June 33, 1770; appointed major in Colonel Hart- ley's regiment January 13, 1777. THE PKNNSYLVAMA LINE. 467 First Lituttuaiits. .loliii M<'J)(niJil, January 1), 1770; re.-iiffiKMl Maivli 20. 1777. William Hratton, January !), I77'i; appointed captain (ou^Ik t<> have been appnintt'd January VI, 1777) Marcli 20, 1777. John McUowt'il, Janiuii-y u, 177t5; appointed captain March 2(». 1777; an. I resigned, February 2, 177s. John Eddy, Janiniry U, 177t>; prisoner (ui parole and leti out of the arrangeiiient, March 20, 1777. John (irier, January '.», 1770; prisoner on parole ami Jftt out of t he arran^^enient, Marcii 20, 1777; exehantjed and desirou.< ot servinj^ again. John Alexander, May 20, 1770 ; appointed captain Man-h 20. 1777. .\lexander I'arker, Juno I, 1770; appointed oa|>lain March 2H. 1777. Samuel MePerran, Juno 23, 1770; pri.sf>Mer on parole unti hit out of the arrangement, March 20, 1777. Second Lieiiteunnts. Ahdiel McAllister, January!), 1770: prisoner on parol.- anil left out of the arrangement, Mardi 20, 1177. Johi» Brooks, January 0, 1770; resigned March 2"!, 1777. Ale.xander lirown, January i», 1770: resigneil March 20, 1777. Andrew Irvine, January 0, 1770; appointed first lieiuenani Marcli 20, 1777; appointed captain Heptemlter 21, 1777. John Hoge, January 9, 1770 ; prisoner on parole and left out of the arrangement, March 20, 1777. Robert Wilson, January 9, 1777; ai)pointed captain March 20, 1777; and re-.signed Marcli 1, 177^. iSamuel Montgomery, June 1, iT'O: ai)pointed captain March 20. 1777. William Nichols. June 23, 1770; appointed ca.[>tain in ('olonel Hartley's regiment January 12. 1777 Ensif/iis. William Uraham, January 9, 1770: resigned ^larcli 20, 1777. W'illiam Miller, January 9, 1770; appointed first lieutenant March 20,1777, and api)ointed captaiti vice Ca[)tain McDowell, February 2, 1778. William Lusk, January 9, 1770; appf)inted first lieutenant Marcli 20, 1777. Robert Hoojis, January 9, 1770; a,ppointe, 177H. f^t'ciUK/ Li( iifeiiaiils, Rohert McPherson, January 20, 1777 ; apiM»inted first lieutemint {Sei>t«Mnl)er 1, 1777. Alexander Russell, January 20. 1777: appointetl lirst lieutenant (September 25, 1777. Joseph Torrenee, January 20, 1777. John Hlair. .lanuary 20. 1777. James Williamson, March 10. 1777. Robert Peebles, April 24, 1777. William Kyle, May 13, 1777; resigned September 2."), 1777. Eusfi/n.s. James Milligan, INIarch 10, 1777; a.pi)oiiMed second lieiitt'iiaMt Se[)tembi>r 1, 1777. Joint iMcdullam, March 10, 1777; appointed second lieutenant September 25, 1777. John Hughes, Jr., March 10, 1777; uiipoiiited secf^nd lieutenant September 20, 1777. John Ross, February 2, 177t?. Wll.IiIAM lUVIXK, Colon.''/ A Roll of Cnpiaiii Winiain AJe.vanders Compmnj in the »SVr- (■i).(h Pennsi/innud Rf ' First Lietitpnant. Samuel Kennedy, in ye light troops on ye lineH. ■' i THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 460 Second LieuteiianL John Hught'M, acting (luarteriiuiHter. Seryeaiits. William Gray. Joseph Hawlins. Joseph Waide. Patrick Butler. Jnnies Hamilton. Peter Sidtlle. Corpoial. Drvmmer. Fifer. Pih'fit.es. Cornelius Corrigan. James Harkins. .Fames Dunivan. John Sumervale. JameH Berry. John Brians, driving a regimental wngon. John Mc'.C^all. I'at trick McCormick.. William fiuthri*', Pattriek MeConaghy William ('onrtny. .John Mctfinnis, a pioneer. William ])onaldson. Henry Frut. James Hntton. Pattriek Nowlan. William Wilkinson, in the light troops on tlie lines. David l^aA'is, in the light troops on the lines, (ieorge Worley, in the light troops on the lines. .\dam Conn, on two days guard. John Clemonds, on ye comrussary's guard. Jolni MeDonald, on guard. Jmiies Richmond, sick in Philadelphia. William Anguisli, sick at Princeton. A true state of the company September 0. 177^^. William .Alkxandku, Cnfdaiii. [Endorsetl] Company roll, Captain William Alexander, Seventh Pennsylvania regiment, Septeniber U, 1778. 1^ .; :. s "^'^r 470 THK PKNNHYI.VAMA MNK, lio/l '\f Captain Williaiii fiiaKou's Coinpani/in (fir Sirnith /V»ni- sf/tmuia li*'!fh!ii'ut. CniintHvuIrd Ini fii/i)iii/ Williain /rriii\ m Wi Capfahi Williniu Hnitlott, n'«MMiit lu^. Thotnivs Mr'('(»\ First l.iriiti iiiiiil. HiriMid /.irnff'innif. Jolui iMoCullam, nctiiiK as adJiUmil . 'rimoihy Oncal. Amos ( 'liapinan. .loiiM M(<(iahan. Sni/i (intA. Cnrpnra/s. .loliM Hoaiy, oiuling ,)iiiu<, ITSO Kihvard Stt>or. .loljM Wiuui. rocniitiiii Francis Honry. I*t>tt>r liOyd. Oavid Hall. 'Pliomas SimonltMi. Kdwai'il K(l)j:«>rt»>n l>nnit'l DmiMovan ,li>liM Uyaii.» .Imimcs Klli«M t. I'm t v\ok McI>om\i'l. Ih iiiinii I r. Fit CI f'ni iri's. n lomas (iillis. N'.>al Moray. Part rick MoOartt-.-. .lamos Hifjjjfiiis. P«'(t'r Martin. Richard I.iMidon. William Hcd.stom*. with tho artillfry. l.anr«MMM' l.anli'ss. sit'k in thf rt>fjfinu'ntnl hospital. Pattrick Sliooknoy. in the lijfht i-orp.s. F«M'}{t>s Moore, n\ the liglit oorp.s. .1. McHi'LLAM, Licntcimuf. THK I'KNNSYIA'AMA MNK. 471 A Itol/ of Citplaiu John Ah'Tdiiflft's domfxnitf "f '/"' Kfi'ciitli t'finiisj/lrioiin lii'f/hncnl, f'i)inninii(/t(l hi/ (Johmel William //• r)ini\ i^iithmh' / U. 177H. ('n/>ln/v. John AlcxniuItT, luMin^'i" |niyiii(iHtt r. First Lif nlnmut. AU'xaiuli'r Kumm«(||, rccniil iii(f, I'l'iiiiHylvaiiia. IIoImm'I I'i'chlcH. liobort Uri'j^^. Second Lliulenanl. Sffi/'iiiit. < :<)rj><>/(il. .lolin HIiirlilH, nick, prunrnt. Haiiiiii'l VVnIUcr. Ih nil))) try Fife) .lolin Vincent, nick, prcwnt. 1'))I)IUCH liryan M(>< JliiUKlilan. Antlr«'\v PinUniMon. Aljcliaci lloK'iii. Ar«iliil)al(l IMci 'oncy. ,1«)lin Hniitli. .lolin NicliolHon. <)r>jfi' IjiKwiH. .lolin liriiilloy. .lames ('onroy. •lolin Drnd^^o. Haiiuiel Still. William Marshall. Alexander Kled. ,|ohn .loni'H. .lohn Todd. John Alexander, wagK<»^dn^f in eamp. (Jeor^e I'atrick, wajjKonin^ in tamp. William Kelly, wa^tfoninj,' in camp. .lolin BtMison, sick, preseiii. John HulfiidK«'i ^'^^^■^ present. Thomas MoCMoud, sick at Downing's Jolin Quin, on command li^ht Infantry John ^ Town, Penna. LUXANDKK, Captain, It! . ill All '?"*«■ m^^ 473 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. .4 Hull of Captain Alexander Parker s Compani/, J^eimtth Pnun- sylmuia /ieifitnent, Vonimanded hy Colonel William Jrcine, ^efdemOer \», lllH. ^ . ■ ., Captain. Alt^xaniitT J*urlvt'r, in th«> lijjflit f'orpn. William Lusk. John Hlaii John RtMiiston. .John Harjfoy. Fir.st Lienfenant, Second Lienfenant. Se rge(},nt» Corporals. James Mt'<^N»\vii, in tho li>flit oorps. Mit'ha«'l Maihlen, sick, present. Dm in me r. E;e McPherson. sick, present. Peter Shekle, sick, present. Jacob Clows, pioneer. Daniel AFcClain, on recruitin^j;, service. *ent. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 478 Cuinbd. Hniubleton, light coriw. li«'ni'y Ufirven, light corps. Joiiii Wiiiii, light corpH. .loliii JoliiiHton, ut Fr«'ucli ("^n>«*k g^r ml lioMpitiil. Uarin'y M(r(iuir»% at Frt'iich Creek general iiuHpitnl. A true wtiite of tlie uoinpuiiy. William liiisK, Lieutenant. A Ritll of Captain Samuel Monfr/omery'.s Company in the Seventh Penv'fi/ioania lieyiment, Cnmtnaiuled Ity Colunel William Ir- cine, Septemlier y, 177y. (Uijjtain. Samuel Montgomery. Fihst Lieutenant. Saiimel Hrison, wounded, Uermuntown. .losias V/illson. .lames Maxwell. William Roberts. Charles R.-iiy. Edward J)avidson. (Miristian Cross. . Seryeantn. Vorpornla JJnittimer Fifer. Daniel Cogdale, srck, camp. Prinaten. William Bremig.'ii. Charles McConnel. Thomas Johnston. Thomas Dyke. (iarret Waggcmer. Francis Custee. Thonuis l^rown. William Mo(Joy. Ruddy McCoy. Thonuis Means. William Mclntire. Charles Dngan. 11 I < ''is- „ if"" 4T4 THK PENNSYLVANIA LlxNE. Jaint's (^rahiiiii. Wiliiiiiu iMc,])uitHld, sick, oiimp. .loliii < 'av«>iiuKli- Jum«»h Mc( "lain. Daniel M('«*araj?aii. h\('k, eamp. KoluTt KIlis, ^ii('i\. camp .It'iTv Hannoii, a rc^iiiuMit.-tl waji^fjoner. Hamut'l I'ary, a pioiuMT. John Hn.stinjjfs, cor|)s. Philip Prowji. Yellow tSprin^js hospital. John Henery, Fish Kill hospital. S. MONTOJOMKHY, Cajitain, Seoenth Pennsylvania Regiment. A RoH of Captnin Andreir Irvine's Cumpnni/ in tiie Serentli Pennsj/lrania Reiiimeni, Cominamled hi/ Co/one/ WilHui/i //- fine, ISi'pteDiber 'J, 1778. (\i/>tnin. Andrew Irvine, sick in the country. First Jjiiitmant. Robert AlcPherson, on command at Yellow Springi- Second Lieutenant. Joseph Torrance. Senjea}tts. William (fibi). Robert Hunter, in the liujht corps. Thomas Whitely, on the recruiting service. Hujjh Thomson. Coiporals. Jol't ^ lK.;il)i.iJ ^1', Jai- '- • fCiria?/ i ChuiU'!? ^..^ovuer Fifer. Michael Wann. THK PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 476 Pt'ivaten, TlK.miiH ('(.Iwt'll. .luliii McKiult'V. William Fust it. (Joiirod CuiTUK. Janit's ii*>ii. (ft'or^jc r!«)<'liraii. I'attrii'iv Murray (Miarl.'s Kflly. Joliil .lolllistoii. Mi^us(nj, sick, ri'giiiicntai liospitai. Francis Oiiara, on command witii Captain Irvine. Felix O'neul, at French (Jreek hospital. JosKl'H TditiiKXCK, Lieutenarn Ro// of ('aptain William Miller's ('Dnipani/ <>f tl»( Sevj-nth J'l nn- Nijliiduia li'tfiment <)J Foot in the tSt'tiu'i'f of tin I'nit'd Slatf.\, Coi/tmanth'd hji t'oloni'l William Irri7)'\ ('ainji Wliitt I'luin.s, tiepttmber 10, 1778. if it t Caiitni)). William Miller, command at Hackiiisaek. First IJfutiiiinil. James M<'Michael. Second Lieutenant.. .lames trainer, York Town, recruiting Serrf emits, Thomas fiainer, York Town, recruiting?. Adam Linn. L'orpordt, J)enis Murphy. m 470 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. I > IK miner. S * * ! Patrick Cont'l. HukIi McManas. JaiiU's Moor. |)aui<'l Murray. Alt'xamh'r Porter. John liilanil. Patrick Koborts. William \Vit,'k''«"^' Joisfph Hinn. Edward McKiiiin, sirk, Princeton iiospitai. John Cohans, .^ick, Princeton hospitjil. RitUiard ("uuiniins. on oonimanti at Valley For^j. John Parker, in the li^^ht infantry, John Miher, on coiiiniand. John McHorley. at t'arlisle. Tlionuis Apell)ay, on coninianc t ': m ■y'ili'f'll -iii Jamks Wili.ia.mson, J, Untenant. '■m COLONEL BRODHEADS EKiHTH PENNSYLVANIA RK(tIMENT. Return of the Offlcers in ///^ Eif/htft I't-nniOjIi-'inin litf/hii'-nt, iritf, their Rank ami Ikltea of their ('nDiinisnion-s and c/aii/i.^ tu Pre- ftrnicnt, December Id, 1T77. ('aj)tains. David Kil^ore, An^jnst 0, 177G ; sick; absent. Samuel Miller, August 0, 1770; supposed to be deserted. Van Swearingen, Au(|ust !t. 1770; on command with Colonel Morf.?an. James V\iiiio\, Auynst it, 1770; resi;,'ned < )ct(,l).'r '.iv;. 1777. Windle Oury, August l), 1770; resignel Octol)er 10, 1777. James ISftmtgoniery, .\uffust 19, 1770; dii-il July 20, 1777. Michael HutTnagle. March 10. 1777; on commaml. Matthew Jack, July Ui, 1777; present. ';H ,.,.1 '.■•''''•,*«|-:J 4T8 THE PK.N.NSVLVANIA MNK. Fh'sf LienUnants. Thomas (\t<>U. Auj^iist '.», I77; i-laims a captaiiu^v vice ("apiaiii Hasil Prat her, Aii«iist 11, I77(i. Joliii Hiii^lics, Anjjjust 11, i77(»; HiipjiostMl to b<» dcscrtiMl. Kit'lianl Uichar 1m« (l»'S('rt»'(l. tSamiu'l fcJmith .July U5, 1777; kiil^d aL(f(M-maii Town. Ut^toluH-, 4, 1777. John Uanlen, July i:l, 1777. Sf-rund Lieutnmnts. (ial)rii>l IVtorson, July Ul, 1777, ; riaimsa first litMitouaney vicf lii«Mitt>nant Cook, promott'd. Bt'ujamin Nt'iliy, July 13, 1777; claims a first lioutiMiancy vicf Lit^utenunt 8tokeloy, promoted. Daniel Mickey, .luiy 13, 1777; claims a llrsi lieutenancy vice Lieiitenaitt Finh-y, promoted. Andrew Fiidey, July i;>, 1777; claims a. Ilrst lienti'uancy vilTiiii^l(>. * Mat tlK'W Jarlv. 'I'honias Cdok. NcluMiiiiih StoUt'ly. John l''inlcy. Hasil I'rt'atlicr. John Hiii^lif's. * Ki<'!ianl Itic^hanlson. * Samuel Sinit h. ^John Hai'(h'n. *(fal)ri<'l PrttTson. * Henjaiiiin >Jt'ily. * Daniel Mickey. * Andrew I-'inly. ' Wiiliaiii Aiiiherson. * Miifnal)y ( )\ven. * John Stevenson. * A it'Xander < frahani. < ajjlairiii. First Lieutenants. Secon*l Lie ii ten nnt.s. Ensif/n. * Hohert Anthony McCleari. Adjutant. *Jol.n Crawfonl, February :]. The.se marked Thus * want <.'uminisi«ions, all of wliieli are dated tlie i:5th day of July, 1T7T. (Endt)rsed| Names and lianks of OHicers in ('oionel Brod- liead's Regiment, Eij^htii Pennsylvania. *ijj li ^'■•**fi i uZA^^ m i til'* ! 480 THK PENNSYLVANIA LINE. (JOLONEL lllCHAlil) HUTLEU S NINTH I'ENNSYLVA NIA KKHIMENT. Return of aU ihe Qtfh-or.s irhn hare served in the Ninth J'eunsi//- vania Reijiment fmm the First Day <>t' Janiniif/, 1777. 7/// Ihi.s date, xiuu'txt 27, 1778. Field Offleers. (yolonel Atlioiiy .Tam«'s Rlorri.s.ivsigin'd in April or May, 1777. Lieutt'iiunt (Icloiu'l lonel Kichard Hiitler, June 7, 1777; promoted I'roni lieuten- ant colonel of the Firs; Peiuisylvania reginn'nt. liieutenanr ('olonel ('ale)) North, ()ctol)er 23. 1777; transferred from the Eleventh Pennsylvania re^jiment in the new ;(r- ranjjement. Major Francis Nichols, Feljrnary 7, 1777; promoted fnnii ca[)- tain. Captains Francis Nichols, promoted to nuij«)rof the Ninth Peinisylvania reginuMJt Fehrnary 7, 1777. Joseph Irwin, Novenil)er 1'), 177(5; left ont of the new arrange- ment. Joseph McClellan, November 15, 177G; claims rank July 15, 1770, as mentioned on llie hack. Jacob (t. Dircks, resigned March •'?, 1777. Thomas Partholomew l^owen, November 15, 1770; claims rank September 2, 1770, a.-< mentioned on the back. IMatthew Henderson, November 15, 1770; left out of the new arrangenient. John Pavis, November 15, 1776. John Nelson, cashiered May 15, 1777. Thomas (fourley, March 3. 1777; resigned May 23, 1778; his com- mission shonKl have been dated February 7, 1777, vice Nichols. George Grant, June 10, 1777; chvijus rank March 3, 1777, vice Dircks. HI 11 THK PKNXSYLVANIA LINK. 481 First Liimtt'uavt.s. Thomns (foiirlcy, nniiiiot.Ml tc» cjiptaiii March !], 1777. (il(M»rji" (rniiit, i)r(>iiio\iM| tn cnptaiii .hiin- t'.t, 1777. William Wiiitiiiaii, N<>v<'iiii)iT 1."). 1770: iir i-aptniii li)'Mt<'iiai>l ill th*' ID'W airani^ciiDMit : prisoiD-r on pamlf. Haiiiii*>l Davis, Novciiiln'r 1"), 177t»; It'tt out of the m-w jiniin;;!'- IIK-llt. Wiliiaia IJrown, Novi'IiiIkm- l.l, 177(i; JiM out of i he new MiDmi^f- IIDMlt. MorM Morj^au, NovfiiiiM-r !•">, 1T7<> : ii-l! out of tjie new ainm^^c- iiifiit. Ht'iijaiiiiii (xf init ii, rt'sij^iitMl No\ ciiiIkt liO, 1777. Niciiolas ('oluniaii, Nov«']iihci- 1."), 177<5; left nut of t In- new ar- raii^^cmciit. .Joliii Hiclciiaiii, jNfarnli 15, 177*; W'ft out of tlic in-w arnin;;*'- lueiit ; lit'sliotild iiavf JK-t'ii promot<'. 1770; continued a lieutenant in the new arrangement ; (daims first lii'Utenancy Mandi H», 1778, vice liartholonunv. Hteplien Stt^venson. November ir>, 1770; continued a lieutenant in the new arrant^ement. Ab(d UeeH, resigned August 14, 1777. John Ashton, March 3, 1777: left out of the new arrangeuK'nt ; ht^ should have been promoted to second lieutenant February 7, 1777, vice Hickhaui. vice (jourley, vice Nichols, Daniel Darragh, Atignst o. 1777; left out of the new arrange- ment ; lie should Inive been promoted to second lieutenant March 'd, 1777, vice Vanlcar. vice (Irant. vice Diroks. ■**.x' li ns/r/n.- John Ashton, promoted tlishnient of the regiment ; appointed ensign in the new arrangement. Joim Tate, paymaster; appointed ensign in the new arrange- ment. George Knox, ipiartermaster ; appointed ensign in the new arrangement William Dicky, resigned October ;31, 1777. Joint Llewellin, resigned July 11, 1777. Nezer Swaine, resigned July 10, 1777. John Hoge, left the service August 1, 1778. Robert Miller, resigned OctoVier 2"). 1777. Henry O'neal, left the service NovemVjer 1, 1777. Robert White, left the service February 1, 1778. (fffjcer.s Tiuns'ferred ffom olhtr Jiti/hnmt.s to tht'.s ni (he ncir Ar- K.mi/etnent. Cujitahis. .Tolin Pearson. Eleventh Pennsylvaida regiment. William Mackey, Eleventh Pennsylvania regiment; prisoner of war on jnirole. I Endorsed] A jjist of ail < )tTicers who have served in the Ninth Pennsylvania Regiment since January 1, 1777. with the »lates <»f tlieir Commissions, Occurrences. Claims of Rank, etc. (On i)ack of Return of Oflicers of the Ninth Pennsylvania Regiment, referred to therein, j Captain Joseph McClellan and Captain Thomas Hartholoinew T^)wen of the Ninth Pennsylvania Regiment found their claim of Rank, as Mentioned in the Within List, on the following Pretentions: Early in 1770. Three J^attalions of legular Troops Under the command of Colonel Miles, were raised for two years by the State of Pennsylvania, and were enter'd into the Conlinental Hervice. under tlte Denonniuttion of State Troops. In these the ClainiantB receiv'd Commissions. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE 488 Mr. ^IcClellau receivM a Captaincy on the 15th July, and Mr. Boweuasthe Eldest yiibaltern, bhouUl have succeeded to a Company vice Captain Peeblfc>, who ilied in Captivity the 2d September, 1770, of tlie Wounds he receiv'd in tlie Battle of Lon^ Islauil. The Executive Power of the State of Pennsylvania having thought i)roper toretluce the three I>attalions to one, left it to the choice of the Ollicers, whether they would continue in the State Service or accept Commission.-^ in the Continental Kegi- ments on the (then) New Establishment ; ami these (Jhiimants, with other of the Senior Officers were (agreeable to their Choice) transferr'd.— Several Junior Officers wer^ made Cap- tains in tl.at Regiment, and now take Kank of Captains Bowen and McClelian. by having Commissions oi earlier dates; that Regiment liaving been made Continental, and the Officers re- ceivM <'ommissions from Congress of the dates of their first Appointments in the Service of the State. These Claims were allowed by a Court of Inquiry, of wnich Lieutenant Cok»nel Bure was President, in January la.-t, and the proceedings de- liverM to Major General Lord Sterling— A Copy of which (it is saitl) was transmitted to the Honorable tlie Boar«l of War. A Kttuin of Captain Joseph McCltUan' s Comjianij of the JVinih Pennvi/loaiiia lief/iinents Commandtd htf Colonel Richard JhU- ler. The whole enlisted dnrinf/ the trar, SejJt. 10, !778. Sernniel Salliday. Daniel Benhart, hospital, Bedford. %i m III rftm m I ■» ■}, a '; 484 THE PKXN8YLVANIA LINE. Pr«^ili»ri<'k Uaiinook. Jucol) Powlcs, litln^^lllill iMorrJM)!). Thomas Powcl, ott coiniuitiKl, li^jlit iultinlry. Frames Mattlu'ww, <>ii coiniuaiiil. lij^lii inlantry. Patrick Uo(*U, uii ('oiiiiuaiul. Ii^;lit iutaiitry. Aiulrcw tSlialV'i', on coniiiiaiiil with (ienoral Arinst roiij^. UobiMt Ea)j'*pital, l-'ri'iich t 'ii'ck. James Haiiios. hospiial. French < 'rt'ck. .)iune> KaHahuM, hospital, Kas(<>n. or>,je Sliater. iiospiinl, lOaston. .I»»hM ('onneiy. hospital. Hasion. Pt>ter Ma^er. ht>spital. yiuiferstown. WlMitAM VANIiKAH. LieKU-naut, A'int/i J'ouisi/loania Rerfhinnt. A lii'tiini o> Captain Thoiiids If. lintnn'.s Cfunpanj/ <\f fhf Nhifh Pcnnsi/li'iinia Hi'tfiDii'nt, ("nniiiinitiiii/ hi/ Colnnel liiihaiff Unl- Icr. Tilt irliole tnlistcti itiirin;/ Hu /no, KS('/)tciiiht'r 10, 1778. lS'.'r(/ean('S, Hiohar«l 8park.s. Tliomas Snowden, lios]>ital. Princetown. Thomas Hrown. jMwrence TraK'o •lohn 1\ ( Conrad. (leoijjfe Wolton. ,Joln» Marshal. .John Kced. John Tarney. Tiiarles ('o\. Christopher l)UH;an. Sylvester Hi>^an. Roger Curry. Dennis Kennedy. <'orj)i>)(i/. Dnnnmet Fiffi: Prii'iites. Hannu R eeder. Ambrose Connor. THE PEiNNyYLVA.MA LINE. 480 Jolni Mc.Af«'e. Kniiicis <((>\va.ii. .Joliii HcyiioldH. .I/i('<»l> RlytTs. JaiiM'H (ionloii. I'atrick MrOroHHan. Willi.uii K.'lly. l)iiii(*aii McFarl/iiid. ^.Iitlin Nowcl. Patrick McMallcii. ■ I't'tt'i* Plialan. Joliii Haii^hi'ii. Jolin CaAciiaiiKh. William (MuiiuberH, on coiinnand, liwht infantry. Tlionias lltistlcr, «»n roimiiand, l^liiladt'ipliiu. William May. lioHpital, li^'dford. ]>aiiii'l CamplK'll, hospital, Liglitloot. Mifliat'l Uyl<\v, hospital, Iiij,'h(fo«»t. Joliii l\l<»rton, liospital. Yellow 8priii^,'s. WiLMAM VaM.KAM. Lieutenant, Ninth J'tunsi/ivania Reyiinent. \m I mi Hnll of Cnnfoin John Davis' fnmpany. Ninth I'mnisi/lvnuia Iiei;imf)it, f'nitimaiKlfd In/ Cotonel Rhihanl Jintlci. Whn/t of Iho Dieii fulisttd during the irar. Charles Milliiijjf (h'orge DulTy. Jolm Zanes. Joseph Cocln-an. fMiarles Hazard, .lames Dougherty. David Kd^ar. Alexander ^IrKinly. William ^riller. Frederick Htillwai^Kon. Michael Fleming. .Sv njf'ant. /hniniii'i: J'/irates, "*> : :''■■ '!H' % 486 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. BiMijainiii Twiney. Paul Itussel. .Tos.'ph Wrlch. John r^IilltT. John Maise, di'tnched on infantry. Edward Nelson, Yellow 8i)rin^s hospital. Stullll iSt ill wagon, driving waggon in the regiment. Abraham Doeland, driving for the infantry. (^harles Cooiht, slelv in camp. George Donglierty, on His Excellency s gtnird. JoHX Davis, Captain, Ninth Peniisi/lcania Keuiment. Camp, September 10, 1778. Roll of Captain George OranV.s Company of the Ninth Pennsi/I- rania liegiiuent, Commanded l)ij Colonel Richard Butler. The ichole enyaged to {ierpe during the war. September 10, 1778, Sergeant. Henry Cotiinghani, on fnrlough. Corporal. Samnel Jamison. Privates. j , Jolni Co.v. ! Thomas Barton. Samnel Hlair. James Newhnry. Nathaniel Moon. George Hellinger. Harney Mnrpliy. James Keith. Thonms McCord. Joseph Land*, sick in camp Peter Keplinger, sick in camp. ■ ' Jacoi) Beaton, in infantry. Joseph Homier, on fnrlough. Barney Colder, sick in liospital, Reading. John McKixhcev, Lieutenant. Ninth Penn.si/lvania Reaiment. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 487 A liiturn of Cdjitaiii. Jui-.epli Eiirin'a (Jompdny of (fi< Ninth Peniini/lvcuua Re[/hnent, Coinma)ule(l hji Colonel Rirhmd Jinf^ ler. The tohole tulisted chuiug the ivENNSYL- VANIA REGIMENT State of the Officers of the Tenth Peinisi/lvania lier/imenl from the Jir,st daij of January. 1777, to {Jiiiu 24, 177^), the time it was Incorporated with Eleventh Pennsylcania Reyit/ient. Colonel. ' Joseph Penrose, resigned February 7, 1777. Lieutenant Colonel a. Qeorye Nagel, promoted Fel)ruary 7, 1777, to ooionel, vice Col- onel Penrose, resigned (left out of the arningeuient). Adam Hubley, October 4, 177(5. Major. Caleb North, March 10, 1777; i)ronioted to lieutenant colonel in the Eleventh Pennsylvania regiment. Captains. .Tames G-rier, March 7, 177C ; promoted to major October 2:5, 1777, vice Major North, promoteti. George Calhoon, November 13, 177G. Tliomas Herbert, December 4, 1770; resigned February 12,1777. Henry Shade, December 4, 1770; cashiered Oi-tober 17, 1777. .John Stoner. December 4, 1770; resigned November 22, 1777. James Lang, December 4, 1770. R*)bert Sample, December 4, 177G; prisoner of war. Williani (-'ox. December 4, 1770 ; left out of the new arrangement. William Wirtz, December 4, 1770; resigned March, 17iy. First Lieutenants. Harman Stout, Dectmber 4, 1770. promoted Fel)nuiry 12, 1777. to cai)tain, vice Captain Herl)ert, resigned. David Schrack, December 4. 1770: promoted October 17. 1777, to captain, vice (Captain Shade, cashiered; left out of ye ar- rangement. Jacob Stake, December 4, 1770; promoted November 12, 1777, to captain, vice Captain Stoner. resigned. Thomas M. Foreman, De('eml)er4, 1770; resigned. Abraham Hargis, December 4. 1770; resigned August 1, 177S. George Tripler, Decemljer 4, 1770; resigneil November 1. 1777. .'John Steel. December 4, 1770. Richard Dull", April 18, 1777; never joined ye regiment. ' ' ^G EI iil - M li i»" »f^imental waggoner. Jolni Booth, regimental waggoner. John Read, light corps. Patrick Donakin, at commissary general's. Samuel Dewees, on command at Philadelphia. Martin Benner, on furlougii at Philadelphia. Phelix MqCarty, on furlough at Philadelphia. John Wort, sick at Valley Forge John Farmer, sick at Lancaster. George Lendersmith, sick at Lancaster. Roll of Lieutenant Colontl Hnrtleifs Company, Tenth Pemisyl- iianin Regiment, Commanded by Colonel Richard Humpton, September 10, llUb. Enlisted durinr/ tJie war. • Sergeants. James StTuirt, in the field. Daniel Murray, in the field. Joseph Heatherington, on furlough. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 405 Corporal. James Alcliaw, in tli<' lield. Drum and Fife. Frederick Pox, in the field. Tlioinuis Bourk, in llie lield. Privates. Thomas Perry, in the lield. Thomas P.silter, in the l!<'id. James Hunter, in the lield. .John Camp, in the lield Henjamin Davis, in the field. Daniel McFatridj^e, in the field, Henry Pitcher, in the field. Edward Evins, in the field, (-reor^je Godfree, in tlie lield. .lohn O'Mltt, in the field. J'eter Cross, in the field. Thomas James, in tlie field, (jfeorj^e Stuart, in the field. Thomas Davis, in the field. Frederick Ritter, in tlie field .Jacolj liankell, in the lield. Archil)ald Miistert, in the lield. William Steel, in the field. Mattliew Dorsey, in the lield. John Perinett, pioneer. E/.ikel Johnston, sick, present. John Rodoiig, sick i)resent. Nicliolas Hoofmaii, barber, ijevi Hums, negro, waiter. Tori-ence Connel, on command. John Heaver, on command. Peter Cup, waggoner. Henry Turner, on command. Thomas Ready, on command. William Campliell, si(!k, al)sent. Cliristopher Panis, sick, al)seiit. Tliomas Owens, sick, aV).sent. Patrick Morton, sick, absent. Jolin Smith, Senior, sick, absent. John Smith, Junior, sick, absent. Jacob Dealing, sick, absent. 'i^'f J*5; 496 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. m A Roll of Major James Greer's Company of the Tenth Pennsyl- vania Regiment, enlisted during the war, September 10, 1778. Commanded by Colonel Richard Hnmptou. Sergeant. William Hurton, ill the field. Corporals. William Sharp, in the flehl. William Fox, ia the field. Drums and Fifes. William Scott, in the field. . Alexander McKinley, in the field. John Smith, in the field. Prinates, John Morgan, in the field. John Brown, in the field. Paniel Quin, in the field. Samuel ISeel, in the field. Titike Jolly, in the field. Leonard Grimes, in the field. Peter Eclebergar, in the field. John Duncan, in the field. Casper Shitz, in the field. Elijah Starr, in the field. Peter Clayton, in the field. John You;ig, in the field. Matthias Young, in the field. Aaron Penton, in the field. Pliiiil) l\rorrisoii, in x\\i' field. Samuel Fletcher, in the field. Isaac McHose, in the field, William Garehart. in the field. William Duffy, in the field. David Miu-shall. in the field. Roger Lenard, in the field. Philip IMitTenburgh, in the field. Roger (rrilTln, in the field. George Johnson, on command at lines. George Deedaigh, on command at lines. Stephen Smith, on connuand at Lebanon. Matthiaa Ambrett, ou ctMiinuind at Rethlehem, THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Thomas Hamilton, on command, with Captain Scull. George Kankins, on command, with Colonel Bradford. Abraham Link, on command, with Colonel Nagle. Andrew Shirk, on command, recruiting. Dudley McGee, on commaiul, waggoner. William McKinley, on command, waggoner. Thomas Evans, sick near the hutts. Philip Coldwater, sick at Reading. James Webb, deserted fi'om the lines September 1, 1778. 407 Roll of Captain Calhooii's Company, Tenth Pennsylvania Regi- ment, Commanded by Colonel Richard Humpton, September 0, 1778. The whole enlisted for during the icar. • Sergeants. Josephs Suydenspinner. Thomas Hooraft, recruiting. Cor2)orals, (reorge Runyan. Daniel Moore, command, light corps. Joseph Clay. Thomas Powers. Mf>.«es Lyons. William Hoskins. Henry Mooney. Lndwick Dovens. ,T(>hn Qniim. John Kellar. John Peradley. John Clark. l\[i('hael Shaw. William Keiiiplin. Andrew Lornumd. .Tallies Sayersoii. Peter Robl). Simon Sheleherger. Frederick Wilts. Jarret Fiiiviii. H'2— Vol-. XV. Drum and Fife. Privates. 'M m 1 'IH ' ' -"id iiW ,1 . .'ilf^'^S ■^^M i t'ft'* H 408 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Thomas Hamilton. Michael Lynch. Henry Prninuer. Richard Short. John Dilanan. Andrew Bird. Matht'W Templeton. Jacob Grrover, sick near camp. Thomas Mortimer, on command at commissary's. James Lehel, on command. Revel Marmon, on command at slioe factory. . Robert Alexander, on command, a waggoner. .Tohn Rankin, on command. Mori van Wheeler, on light corps. . John Stone, on furlough. Stephen Cradler, on furlough. (Miarles Kissinger on furlough. linll of Captain James Lang's Company, Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment, Commanded by Colonel Richard Humpton, Septem- f)er 10, 1778. ISergeants. Daniel McLean, in the field. Thoma'-i Filson, in the field. 1-iarny Shields, in the field. , . Corporals. John Smith, in the field. James Tyre, in the field. Drum and Fife. Leonard Toops, in the field. Antlrevv Hutler, in the field. Privates. . Daniel Powers, in the field. Samuel (ireen, in the field. . .Fohn Smith, in the field. John Lockhard, in tlie field. Adam Truby, in the field. Daniel Hoy, in the field. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Siiiion l)ifil)y, in tlie lieUl. D.ivid Stinson, in the field. Henry Falls, in the field. James Sharplice, in the liekl Andrew ('arvat], in the tield. John McBride, in the fleld. Thomas Whelan, in the field. _ - Aiidrew McCirigan, in the field. r r. James nuncan, in the field. Robert Haiuia, in the field. John Siilavan, in the field. William Sta^e, in the field. John Burnham, in the field . Hii>^h Bradley, pioneer. Hartlioloii'ew Berrey. sick, present. John McCarron, on comniand, lines. William Poufjlass, artillery. .Tohn Jones, light corps. Rol)ert Holston. light corps. John Sigafiiss, lii^ht corps. David fxrifTin, regiinentnl waggonei-. Edward Bnrler, ai'inourer. Samuel Lessley, on command at Lancaster. Lawrence Uorman, on comniand at Fiancaster. .VV)raham Hornick, regimental baker. Thomas Borland, on furlough. Barney Burnes, sick, absent. 499 KnII of ('fij)t(iiu Robert f^nmp/i's f'ltinpauy^ Tenth Pennsiflimiiin Regiment, Commanded hij Cotonel Richard Humpf.on, Sei'tem- /)f-r !», 177M Thi' /rJioJi- i)}listed for during the mar. Serqeaitt.s. Joiui Ctreen. Willi/UM Grear. i^aniel McfTlynn, on comnunid light corps. t'ltrfxirah. James Tracey. William Mallen. Drum and Fife. John Henry Camp, two weeks command John Stovers, I ■^\:l\ 600 THE PENNSYLVAXIA LINE. Pn'vaten. Ot'orj^e Will laius. Williaiu P(>pper. HtMiry CTiinliicr. Valeutint' nt'lalmrsst. Tiionias lU)j;iu)l. Tliotnas JJart'foor. tSainucI Brown, Jatnen l^IcKiniicv. Vnt ric l.alT tM'tV Hanicy iMurray. Jacob IjHar. Gabriel Hnnjrarit's. Rlichat'l 11aii^t>ntaubl(>i!). l>avi(l l>aubtMi burner. James l'ortt>r. Jacob Tracey. (Jeorj^e l{raiiiu.'an. Henry McCabe. llii'liard ('ole, caiiii). (^hristoplier Roke. Thomas Davis, on command lij^bt corps. J) allies Rice, on comnumd li ^'lu corps. Samuel Newcomb. on command iijajht corjw. liol)er< l*o\ver, on command light corjts. Harney Valentine, on ct)mma,nd at artillery. Andrew .lohnston. i>n command mowinj^. Jacob Titter, on command at Valley Forjja .llip Myer. on command at Valley i\)rge. I'hilip ^[oiison. on command. I)avid 1,0^)^11. sick, Reudinfj; Henry Matere, sick. I\Iid«lleto\vn. .lames Welcii. recruiting;. John ('iilkct, sick, absent. li(t/l tif Captain Jaenh Wearer's runipani/. TfiifJi Ponnsj/lvania Hi (/intent. Commanded hi/ Colon* I Riihaid Hiimptou, iie2J- fembir 10. 1TT8. Enlisted dtirinr/ the tear. f^ergeanfs, Michael Kberly. sick, ju-esent. Andrew Fryer, in the field. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Corpoialis. Frederick Kontz, in the field. Michael Hiiuse, in the lieid. 601 John liourli, recruiting. Fifer. Drummer. David Linton, recruiting. PrivaUn. John Tlionison, in tiie Held.. Mark (luile, in tht^ field. Christian Nagle, in the field. Cliri.'^tian Sinn, in the field. Lodwick Cromer, in the field. Michael Douling, in the flehl. Francis Shover, in tlm field. John Uock, in I lie field. .John Meakly, in the field. Zachnrias Hile, in the field. William (fetty, in tlie field. Casper Sliet/.er, in the field. Micluiel Shedler, in the liehl. Sanuiel Deel, in the field. John (Calvin, in the field. Micluu'l Pels, in tin- field. Joseph Sanders, in tlie field. John Kigholtz, in the field. Conra«1 Hourk. in the field. John Ellington, detached to tlie light eorjis. John Morice, detadied to tlie liglit corp.s. Samuel Spison, detached to the light corps. l-'rederick Hlailenherger, l)lacksmitli for the regiment. Owen Winters, pioneer. Heroniiius Hradagan, sick, present. Peiijamin Worrel, .-^ick, present. Michael English, sick, present. James Forsytli, sick, present. Joiin Ilasnuin, sick, present. John I'rees, sick at Lancaster. Henry Weiiger. si(d< at Lancaster. ]\IoseH Keef. si"k at :\Iiildlefo\vn. William Harker. sick in general hospital. Andony Petry, oHlcers waiter. m^ M If' 502 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE, A Roll of CaiJtaiii Harman Stout'n Cotnjjani/, Tenth Pennsyl ra- nia Hfiyiinent, Commanded by Colonel Richard B/unpton, £s(/. Enlisted /or during the war. SejJtember i), 1778. Tlioinas Burn!;. Thoiiuis McFarland. Joliu Ciiiupbell. Robert Marishall. Abraham Ril)let. Martin Shore. Archibald McDonald. Sevfjeattts. Cofporala. Drum and Fife. Privates. William frreenhill. Michael Ryan. HtMiry Henderson. John Tolingir, Timothy Donahoe. Lawrence Keenan, William Warren. Perer Lish. ' « Samuel Insco. James Fryer. Peter Fochle. William Lesly. William Reed. Jolui Been. •. Robert Humble. John Noland. Thomas Brady, Senior. Edward liarner. Peler Laughlin. Francis Fennil. Andreus Houke. John MoCarel. George (^row. Jolui Lnughrin William Barn.s. . John McGreger, two weeks (?uard. John O'Neile, canip colour man. A l)rahani Cashaw, wagjfonei'. Andrew Mullen, artillery. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Thomas Brady, Junior, artillery. Nitthauiel Croat, light infantry. John Thompson, sick at Shearerstown. John LewiS; sick at Reading. 503 Roll of Cajytain Jacob Stake's Company, Tent?i Pf-nnsylvania Ref/inient, (Jommanded by t'o/one/ Richard Hinnpton, Sej)- tembet' 10, 17Tb. The laho/e enlisted during the loar. Serfjeant.s. .John Wynne, in the fleld. Kamuel Edger, in the field. J<»hn Ray, in the lield. (-'orporals. Michael Elly. in the fleld. Martin Sullivan, in the fleld. Drummer. .John Jeffrys, in the fleld. Fifer. Martin Ashhuvn, in the fleld. Privates. John Pierce, in the fleld. James McCray, in the fleld. Richard Coogan, in the fleld. (reorge Montgomery, in the fleld. Williatn Short, in the fleld .Tacob Stillwell, in the fleld. Nathaniel Webber, in the fleld. Timothy McNamaro. in the fleld. Charles Fulks, in the fleld. . •lohn Gettiss, in the fleld. William Ijeech, in the fleld, Lawrence Sullivan, in the fleld. Samuel Dickson, iji the fleld. James Pratt, in the fleld. John Funk, in the fleld. John Stammers, in the fleld. Cjiiistopher Reily. detached to the light corps. John (.'huppel, detadied to the liglit corps. **tember 30,1770; projuoted ni the commissary general of musters department .\pril U, 1777. ,, .?,, THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 505 William Scull, September ao, 177oner jit Fort Washington ; superceded Miircli ',*s, 1777. tor lieing a prisoner. Firnt Jjf/rllteiKOlf.s: William Thomas, September 30, 1770; resigned April'.', 1777. John Cunningham, September 30. 1770; resigned April '21, 1777. Samuel Deane, Sei)teml»er 30, 1777 ; appointed captain Ai)ril 0, 1777, vice Henderson, ai)i>ointed piiyma>ter to (Jolonel ^loylands regiment. George Ross, Junior, September 30, 1770; a[)pointed captain April 11, 1777, vice Bradford, promoted; resigned April 1, 177S. John i'earson, Septeml)er 30, 1770: appointed cniitain Septem- ber 7, 1777, vice Coats, resigned. William Tjeaver, Sei)tember 30,1770; resigned Seoteinher N, 1777. Williniu Mackey, September 30, 1770; iipiiointed captain Octo- ber 30, 1777, vice Hedrick, resigned; transieired to Ninth Pennsylvania regiment June 21, 177S; prisoner of war on parole. Enoch Anderson, September 30, 1770; nppointed captain ]>e- ceuiber 7, 1777. vice Douglass, resigned ; casldered Marcli 31, 1778. Second Jjii-nttiHthls. ]\raybury Jolly, September 30,1770; lirsr lieiirenant April 0, 1777, vice Dean, promoted ; captain ^birch :!!. 177>^, vice An- derson, cashiered. Rol)ert Patton, September 30, 1770; taken a prisoner at l-'iut Washington; sujierceded April !.», 1777, for being a jnisoner. John Stotesbury, September 30. 1770: first lieutenant April '.». 1777, vice Thomas, resigned : transferred to Kiglitl. Peini- .-ylvania regiment Jinie 24, 1778: pri.-oiier uf war on parole. Petel" Jones, Septeml)er 30, 1770; lirst lieutenant Ajjril 11, 1777, vice Ross, in-omoted ; absent by leave June 24, 1778. Renjamin Hammoml, September 30. 1770; lirst lieutenant April 21, 1777, vicc' Cunningham, resignetl : killed Fel)ruary 20, 1778. Andrew Robinson, September 30, 177'rceded .vpril '.•, 1777, fo<' l)einga pris- oner. lSt!-:-,i< Jit M -^,^m\ ¥Sa% rm THE PEN>SYLVA>'IA LINE. Hwiiry Hoof^h, Septeinlwr 30, 1770; lirst lieiiteiuiut September 7, 1777, vice I'en i>oii, pronioted : superceded February 1, 1778. ThoniiiH Lucas, September 30, 177(1; appointed adjutant April J), 1777; killed, liattle of Crerman Town, October 4, 1777. Ensif/iis. Alexander Carmlchael, September 30, 1770; .second lieuenant April I), 1777, vice Jolly promoted ; killed at liattle of Jirandy- Avine September II, 1777. John McEhlery, September 30, 1770; second lieutenant April *J, 1777, vice Stotesbury, promoted ; resigned Octo))er 30, 1777. Nathaniel Martin, September 30, 1770; second lieutenant A\)ril y, 1777, vice Lucas, promoted ; lirst lieutenant October 30, 1777; transferred to Eighth Pennsylvania regiment June 24. 1778; prisoner of war on parole. Ralph Williamson, September 30. 1770: never Joined the regi- ment. Janies Wilcox, September 30, 1770; never joined the regiuient. Jolm Henderson, Septeml)er 30, 1770; appointed a corner in Moyland's cavalry April [», 1777. Jacob Piss, September 30, 1770; second lieutenant September 7, 1777; first lieutenant February 1, 1778; absent with leave June 24, 1778. Giles Hicks, September 30, 1770; second lieutenant April ii, 1777; first lieutenant October 30, vice Mackey, promoted; transfei'red to Tenth Pennsylvania regiment June 24. 1778. Offleers who joyned the regiment after it inas raised. North, lieutenant colonel, vice (lurney, resigned ; transferred to the Nintli Pennsylvania regiment June 24, 1778. John Harris, captain, March 28, 1777, vice McKissack, super- .-ieded ; al)sent by leave June 24, 1778. James Mackey, second lieutenant, April 9, 1777, vice Patton, superseded ; first lieutenant vice Lucas, resigned ; absent by leave June 24, 1778. IVter Martin, second lieutenant, April 0, 1777, vice Robinson, superseded; killed at Battle of Brandywine September 11, 1777. Joshua Archer, second lieutenant, April 21, 1777; superseded January 1, 1778. Lazarus Stow, ensign, April 0, 1777 ; second lieutenant Septem- bers, 1777, vice Mackey, promoted ; first lieutenant February 20, 1778, vice Hammond, killed ; absent Ijy leave June 24, 1778. Adam Tate, ensign, April 31, 1777; second lieutenant April 11, 1777, vice P. Martin, killed ; resigned October 25, 1777. THE PE.NNSVLVAMA Ll.NE. .Jti7 Aaron Norris, eiisij^n, April 2'2, 1777; secoiKnieuteiiau ftepteiii- l)ei- 11, 1777, vice Ctiriiiichael, Ivilied ; re.sifjiied February 15, 177H. Kiius Reeves, eii.«igii, May 1. 1777; seeond iieiiteiimit ()ctol)er 2'), vice Tate, resi^jued ; first lieuteiiniit March ;!1, 1778, vice Jolly, proiuoted ; transferred Eiijlith I'euusylvauia I'e^ji- inent June 24, 1778. .rolni Tliunib, May 30, 1777; second lientenaiit ()ctol)er IJO, 1777, vice McEldery, resigned; superseded .January 1, 177S. NVilliam Levers, ensign, June 2, 1777; resigned October (1, 1777. Anthony Friclier, ensign, June 14, 1777; lesigaed (Septenil)er 2i>, 1777. fitaf Qtflrers. Thomas Lucas, adjutan*^. April i>. 1777; l^illed at Battle of (ler- nuin Town October 4, 1777; Lieutenant Enos Reeve.-i acting adjutant to June 24, 1778. Henry Steits, quartermaster ; a[)i»ointed brigade foiage master October 10. 1777; Francis White justing (puutermaster to June 4, 1778; app()inted an ensign Tenth Pennsylvjuiia legi- ment, June 2, 1778. R(d)ert McMurdy, chaplain; resigned June 1, 1777; appointed brigade chaplain. Abel Morgan, surgeon ; appointed surgeon totlie Eiglith J'enn- sylvania regiment June 1, 1778. E/.ekiel IJull, S. mate; resigned February 1.^, 1778; assistant surgeon in the liosi)ital at Reading. Hugh Craig, i)aymaster; never joyned t lie regiment : Andrew Epplee appointeil paymaster April 14. 1777: resigned March 1, 1778. N. B. — Captain Samuel Dean and Captain Mayl)ury Jolly are absent by leave June 24, 1778. The officers mentioned al)sent by leave from June 34, are al)sent on account of the iii'W arrangement. Camp White Plains, August ;iO, 1778. Richard Himptox, Colonel, Tenth Pe7ni.si//cu)n'a Htijhnent. I Endorsed] State of the Eleventh l^-^nnsylvania legiment from its being tirst raised to June 24, 1778. :. 'm m 508 ft i I- THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. TWELFTH PENNSYLVANIA RE(HMENT. List of the names >>f the Offlcers who hace served hi the Tivelfth Pennsylvanid Ref/iment since theflrst day of January, ITTT, to the time it ira.s incorporated irlt/i tlie Third Peunsylouuia Refjimeut, about July ■), 17T8. Colonel. William Cook, 8epteini)t^r 27, 1770; resifjned. Lieutenant Colonel . Neigai Gray, Septemljer 27, 1770; (lisiuissed the service June 2, 1778. Major. .Fames Crawford, September 27, 1770; resigned November ](), Caj)tains. Henry McKinley, October 1, 1770: left the regiment June 18, 1778, determined to resign. Alexander Patterson, October I, 1770; out in the arrangement. (Hawkins Hooi, October 4, 1770; to the Sixth regiment. .Fohn Harris, October 1, 1770; resigned Marcli 1, 1777. Nicliolas Miller, October 4. 1770; out in tlie arrangement. Joiin Brady, October 1, 1770; resigned Marcli 9, 1778. Peter Withington, October 4, 1770; died May 11, 1777. William Work, October 1, 1770 ; dismissed the service in Marcli, First Lieutenants. Stephen Chaml)ers, October 1, 1770; captain March 1, 1777: out in the a,rrangement. Thomas Hrandon, October, 4, 1770: deail Ajiril 4,1777. Christoplier Gettig, October 1, 1770; prisoner May 10, 1777; lost one leg. Hanania'.i Jiincoln, October 4, 1770; captain Alay 20, 1777; r< signed October 17, 1777. John lleily, October 1, 1770; captain May 20, 1777; to the Third regiment ; claims rank from Mux 10, 1777. "William McElhatlon, October 1, 1770; captain lieutenant in the arrangement; to the Sixth regiment; claims a, cap- taincy from Captain Jiincoln s resignation. William Sayres, October 1, 1770; resigned October 11, 1777. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 500 ii-! John Henderson, Octol)er 1, 1770; captain lieutenant in the aI'- I'ungenient ; to the Thinl regiment ; claims a captaincy from Captain Bradt'orils resignation. Second Lie ii tenn nts. John Carithers, Ofto!)erl, 177(5; first lieutenant March 1, 1777; killed at CTermantown ()ctol)er 4, 1777. Robert King, Octol)er 1, 1770; first lieutenant May 30, 1777; to the Tiiird regiment, but struck out of tiie muster rolls. John Hoyd, Octol)er 1, 1770; first lieutenant May 20, 1777; out in the arrangement. Edward McCabe, October 4. 1770: first lieutenant Marches, 1777; resigned December 20, 1777. James Williamson, October 4, 1770; first lieutenant May 20, 1777; resigned March ye 1."), 1778. (Samuel Quinn, October 1. 1770; out in rearrangement. John Hays, October 1, 1770; dismissed the service January 13, 1778. Ensif/ns. Henjamin Lodge October 1. 1770; second lieutenant March ye 1, 1777; to tlie Sixtli regiment: claims first lieutenancy from Captain Reily's promotion. Thomas Hamilton. October 1. 177<); second lieutenant March 2S, 1777; resigned January 20, 1778. William J^oyd, October 1, 1770: second lieutenant May 20, 1777; killed at Brandywine September 11, 1777. Blfi(!kall William l^all, (October 1, 1770: second lieutenant May 2<>. 1777; to the Third regiment: claims a first lieutenancy from Ijieutenant Carithers' death. Stewart Herbert, October 1, 1770; second lieutenant May 20, 1777; to the Sixth regiment : claims a first lieuteiuxncy from Lieutenant Sayers" resignation. Andrew Engle, October 1. 1770: to the Third reginu^m : claims a second lieutenancy from ye May 10, 1777, and a first lieuten- nnv from Captain Jjincoln's resignation. ^ rt l-^ui^kner. resigned October 11, 1777. y Thomas, resigned October 17, 1777. .t I Seely, resigned August 20, 1777. J lU Armstrong, May 20, 1777; to the Ttiird regiment ; claims a second lieutenancy from ye September 11. and a first lieu- tenancy from Lieutenant ^^c('ai)e■s resignarion. Jolm Cook, Hav 22. 1777; dismissed the service January 30/ 1778. William All i, I\Iay 20. 1777: resigned October 31, 1777. To the 1 >urable the Board of Commission«>rs appointed by Congru? > settle the rank of the olflcers of the Army, etc. TT l^f*? ..•1 i ' ..Mi 510 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. The above ia a true State of the Names, Rank, Dates of Com- missions*, Promotions, Removals and Casualties oi the Ullict-rs who have served in the Twelfth Pennsylvania Regiment from the first day of January, 1777, to the time U was incorporated with the Third Pennsylvania Regiment, in July, 17TH. JCHN HEMIKIISON, Captain Lieutenant, Third Pennsylcaiiia. Re, 1777; deiid Fel)rnary 8, 177M. John Clark, February 28, 1777; joined Eighth regiment. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 611 Robert Gray, February 28, 1T7T ; superuuiuary. Joliii Rnbb, April 18, 1777; Kuperimmary. James Carnahaii, April 18, 1777; juiueil Eighth regiment. Fi/s't Lieutenants. Joseph Finley, October 24, ]77<); i)romotetl October 20. 1777; resigned July 10, 1778. Tlioinas .rohnson, April IS, 1777; reii^igned June 20, 1777. facob Met/., April 18, 1777; .suspendeil October 20, 1777. Thomas Hoyd, April 18, 1777; resigned Febriiiiry ."), 1778. Jo.seph Hrownlet^, April 18, 1777; joined Eighth regiment. William Moore, A|)ril 18, 1777; .joine^, 1777; resigned February it, 1778. Joseph Collier, April 18, 1777: joined First regiment. John VanAVindi, April 18, 1777; prisoner. J'atrick Fidlerton, April 18. 1777; joined Second regiment. Joseph Gorman, Ai)ril 8, 1777: supernunuuy, Abraham Pemper, April l><, 1777: resigned April 1, 1778. Tlif)mas Lincoln, August 1, 1777: resigned July 1, 1778. Kdwfird Spenr, May 8, 1777; joined Sixth regiment. William Johnston, May 8. 17'.7. [Endorsed] List of the Thirteenth Regiment. IVnnsylvaina. ■Jt . ^f in 1' ■ *< sj i3 \ ' ; ! 1 ! 1 I i mi 1 1 1 rfii'2) ARRANGEMENT III- I UK .' 'all! ••-"'•', Jill 1 PENNSYLVANIA LINE 1777-1778-1780. [From I.)oomn«Mits in Hn' poMSHHsicm of the Department of 8tatt), Washiii^iou City.] M r- '^r- 1^,1-«J- 33— Vol. XV. (613) '?;.M ^*'^l W [In several instanceH the arrangement of the Pennsylvania Line dlflfers from that found in the "History of the Battalions ami Line," and hence they are here given in full.] (RH) ARKANGEMENT IN 1777. % FIRST PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. Arran. 1777. Abraham Skinner, May i:5, 1777. .lames Holliday. May i:{. 1777. lienjamin 1-yon, .\ngMs( ."), 1777. (5ir)) .'1 If' - . % h, M 4 ^5 510 % m '■'til • ■-'-- " THK PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Sevoud Lieutenants. Joliu McClHllnn, Way l;!, 1777. Suiuuol Siiiitli, May Wi, 1777. (joorjfe 8it'v«Mis«)ii, INIuy lU, 1777 AaronNorcrtts.s, i\!ay 1ll. May 13, 1777. Edward Crawford, iMay 13. 1777. David Hay, May 13, 1777. David Mammond, May 13, 1777. RobtM-t Clifton, May 13, 1777. William liayard, AuK"st 27, 1777. Aii./Htant. Henry McConnick, April l»j, 1777. Paymaster. Alexaniler Hnnder, AiH'il 12, 1777. Surgeon. William Majjaw, May 13, 1777. SECOND 1 ENNSYJ.VANIA REGIMENT. Arrnnf/einent of the Officers of the Second liegiment of Pennsyl- vania. Ma,jor. William Williams, Fehniary 13. 1777. Captains- .Tosei)li How«dl. .Imiior, December 30, 1770 Joljii Patterson, DecenibtM- 31, 1777. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Jaool) Asiiiiit'iui, January 1, 1777. John liaiiUHon, January 1, 1777. Rog«'i' Htaynt-r, January 1, 1777. Cfeorjfc Jenkins, Marcli :{, 1777. CliriKtian StJuMI.', iMaroli 13,1777. Samuel TolbtMt, Maicli Ml, 1777. Ptrsi Lieutenants. IVtt'r r, January 1, 1777. John Cobra, January 1, 1777. IMiiiip Clunibt^rf^. Jiuiior, January 1, 1777. John 8toy, April 24, 1777. Herond Lieuteufndx. John Pliilip DoliRfts, January I, 1777. .hiiucs MorriH Jonen, January 1, 1777. Henry Pierccy, January 1.5, 1717. Wiliiaiu iloneyman, Januaiy 15, 1777. HiMijaniin Hoyer, Alarcli 12. 1777. Ahi-I Morris, March 12, 1777. 517 Adjutant. John Erwin, .January 1, 1777. ttr. raj/ma James Johnston, February M, 1777. QiKuli rnidster. Andrew liankson, March 3i), 1777. tSiiif/tdU. ISamuel Cunninj|?ham, April 1(5, 1777. Eusi Hower, February 15, 1777. John McCowan, Fei)ruury 15, 1777. Walter Cruise, February 15, 1777. James Waugli, Fel)ruary 15, 1777. Jeremiah Lockry. February 15. 1777. Jacol> Moser, Februaiy 15, 1777. Luke liroadliead, April 21, 1777. Fir.l»ouh, June IT, 1777. Rc^lnMt Lyon, .Inly 8, 1777. HtMMimn Loitlu'iser, February 15, 1777. Fjiniiu'her Mcl'hersoii, Ftihriiary 15, 1777. .I<)sei)h (Jox, Fei)ruary 15. 1777. K.inst Greese, February 15, 1777. JdIiu Marl\lan(1, Auj^ust 20. 1777. IMiiiip 8iii(ler, August 21, 1777. Jolin Foster, August 22, 1777. diaries Maciiinet, August 2;'>, 1777. Adjutant. Daniel Keinieily, July 1, 1777. Pupmastei: Enoch Morgan. Onartermaster. Jolin Rhea, March 17, 1777. 523 SEVENTH PENNSVLVANIA REGIMENT. Arrnnueinent of the Offiatis of the Seventh Regiineitt of Prt WillsoM, Miucli -JO. 1777. tiaiiui«>l MoiitKoiii('i> , Mtircli 'JO, 1777 A(/JiUiiiit. KolMTl Kllioll, .Mhi-'Ii jo. 1777. I'di/iinish f. Jolm KiiiKlil. March 'JO. Ti Oiiii I ii'iiiiiisfi .IjniM's (i)niil)l(>, Mnrcli 'JO, /•V/,v/ JjiiliduauLs. ti •I* m ,u MIP Amlr»>\v lrviiM>. Mnrdi 'JO, 1777. William Milh-i'. Matvli JO, 1777. Wiiliiuu Lii.xk, Marcii 'JO, 1777. Saiinu'l Kt'imoiiy, March 'JO, 1777. John Hush, .March 'JO, .77 7. .I«)lin nri,s«)n, .Vpril 10, 1777. .Janu's YtMHiif, April 10, 1777. Tl'.omas McCoy, .\iigust lit. 1777. Strl>crt MclMuM>«)ii, .lauuary 'JO, 1777. Alcxaiulrr Uussi'll, Jaiuuiry 'JO, 1777. .Voscph 'I'orrcnct', .lunuury 'JO, 1777. J»)hn Hlairc, .lauuary 'JO, 1777. Jaincs Williauisou. March 10, 1777. Kohcrt Pcoblcs, April J 4. 1777. Williaiu Kyle, June «. 1777. Ensigns. Jauu's Mclli^'in, March 10, 1777. John McCulluni, March 10, 1777. .Tt>lm Hu^jhes, March 10, 1777. John McUec. March 10, 1777. William Wiilson. April 'Jl. 1777. Alcxan.icr McWhediiiK. April 'Jl, 1777. James ilannah, ^lay 1. 1777. William .\rmntronK. .lune (i, 1777. TIIK PKNiNSYhVANIA LINE. 635 1 ' m KKHITII PliNNHVIA'AiNIA KEMIMllNT. Arniii,{/rinrnl nf liir (>(flirr.s i>J Ihr /'Jfi/hlh /ifffhneut of Penit- .sjfUmiiin. ('ohntvl. i)jiiii<'l Hr<»iMlln')Mi. Mjircli I, 1777. HlfplK'ii Uuyiinl, March 5i, 1777. < 'ofllilillS. Viui Swcriiij^cn, Aii^'wsj i), \T,i\. Sitmiicl Millrr, Aiif,Mi.s( !», 177(1. .Iiiiin's I'iKh'oti AiiKiist '.), 177('.. Wt'iKliil Owry, An^'usl U. 177(1. J)iuul Kilj.;on', Aiit,Mist ".i, 177t;. All lr.>\v Mtiii, Anmisi I), ImII. JniiH's iMmit^'oiinTy, AiiK'ist 11. 177(i. Mii-luM'l lluofimh'ii', MiMcli Hi. 1777. First Ijii tileiiauts. .John FiMtll.-y, August <.l, \r,\\. JNl.-itlhi'W Jack, AuKii.-^t '.», 177(1. ^;('h.'rlliah St(»k('ly, Aiiijjiist '.», 1770. 'ri'.oiiijis ( 'ooU, Aii^Mis) '.I. 177ti, Ha/.il I'rathcr, i\iit;ii,st 11, I77(i. .John Hughes, AukusI U. 177(1. Si ci.ikI LhilUeiKiiiiH. JainoH Guthri<'. AugiiHt D. 177(5. Ki«',lianl KicharilH»ii, Aii>,nist !t, 177(>. Hatiiiii'l Siiiilh. .\'i^Mist !». 177(v. Williaiii (Irawftirtl, Aii(^'iist S), 1770. John Hardin, Au^'usl 11. r.7(l. John Mackay. Anj^iisl 11. 177«{. .lohti 1^>V<1 I'ni/nin.slpf. (> tnrfi'rwdsfi'r- ■^;.; w\ Ephraiin l)<»u^'his<-. Aiih'istVl U'ii. m ill I' i: m 536 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Ensigns. Beiijainiii Neily, AutfU^t U, 1770. Andrew Findley, August i), 177(5. Joliu Siiiix, Aiif^jiist !), 1770. (iabrit'l PatttTsoii, Aiif^ust D, 1770. Dmiiel Mickey, Au^nist . I77(i. Ctt)>t(li}IS. Francis Niclidl, November l'), I77(i. J(tsepl) Irwine, November l.!, 1770. Joseph McCleilaii, Novembei- m, 1770. Thomas IK Howen, Noveml)er 15, 1770 Matthew Henderson, November 15, 1770. John l>avis, November 1."), 1770. Tliomas (ioiiriy. Mareli 3, 1777. George (iriiiit, .lune lit, 1777. First Lientenniits. William Wliitman, November 1.), 1770. Satmiei Davis, .liinior. November 1."), I77(i. Wiiliani Hrown, November ir», 177((. Mordeeai Morgan. Noveml)er 15. 1770. Henjamin (frifllths, November 15. 1770. Nicholas ("'oleman, Novemlier 15, 1770. John Mickham, March 15, r77. William Vanleer, Jiilv 3'J, 1777. THK PENNSYLVANIA LINK Second Li etittna id. •>: Jolin Pliiir, November 15, I77(i, JosHpli J}ii,rtli<>l<)ni»nv, NovciiilxM- 1"), 177»i. Kobert RIcT-ide, NoviMiibcr lo, 177(). Abel RtH'S, Nov«'iiibi'r ]■), 177veiiibt>r M. 1770. Stephen Stevenson, November IT), I77ti. John Ashfon, Marrh ',i, 1777. J>.iniel Djirroch, Aiif^ust .'5, 1777. Ensif/iis. Williuni J>ieUey, November 1"), 1770. ,lohn Hoj,'e, April 4, 1777. .Fohn MeKinney, A])ril 20. 1777. Robert Miller, .Inly S, 1777. Benjamin IMorris, Aii^^nst 4, 1777. Henry ONeai, An^n.st 4, 1777. Itoluu-t Wifjht. Aiif,'ii,st .'), 1777. Thonias Laverswyler, .Vn^jnst ."), 1777. Adjutant. William Thv';''son, November 1."), 1770. J'ni/nKi.sfi r. .loiin Tate, April I. 1777. (^Hiiih /muster. Thomas ('rai^i, Jannary 1, 1777. n27 gMI P^HI ''-tBht^K U ^B Ml > % '\ -i TENTH PKNNSVIA ANIA lilKflMENT. Arrnngemenf of th< (tfftctr.s nf ffif T'lit/i liei/fment of I^nn- sijlnanid. Lieut I Hit lit Co/aiit/. Adam Hubiey, IMareh 10. 1777. Mnjor. Caleb North, March 10, 1777. I ll »■ I ;^ n '' MP: ■I i^Si'- if ?p 528 THE PEI^NSYLVANIA LINE. Captains. Hf nry Sliade, December 4, 1770. John Stoiier, December 4. 177(!. Jameis Lang, Decembei- 4, 1770. Georjje Callioou, December 4, 1770. Robert Temple, J>ecem)>er 4. 1770. AVilliam Coxe, December 4. 1770. William Wirt.s, December 4. 1770. Herman Stout, March 12, 1777. Firmt Li untenants. David Shrack. December 4, 1770. Jacob Stake, December 4, 1770. Abraham Harj^iss, December 4, 1776. Georj^e Triesler, December 4, 1770. John Steele, December 4. 1770. Fraiici.s Adams, Api'il 10. 1777. Ebenezer (Jarson, zVpril 10. 1777. Serni/.(f Lientenants. William Knox, De('emb'M-4, 1770. Robert Patton, April 10, 1777. James (fordon, April 18, 1777. lienjamin ( 'arpenter, April 18, 1777. Peter Drummond, April 18, 1777. Peter Shile, April 20, 1777. William Skinner, April 22, 1777. Robert Hooi)er, April 20, 1777. Ensiffns. John dole? December 4, 1770. William (Irr. December 4, 1770. Thomas Shanks, December 4, 1770. Ezra Patterson, Ajiril 10. 1777. Adam Keller, April 20, 1777. Georf-e AVeitzel, April 22, 1777. J)avid (%»chran, .April 2:3, 1777. Jacob Shiudel, April 24, 1777. En.. eh Wri^rht. AlexamltT Hi'nsteaci. Adjutant. J*(fi/i)iastf?: (jitat'tt'iDKi.sier. Henry Small, .\pril 20, 1777. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. ELEVENTH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. 03» Arrcuir/emeut uf the Offjctr.s of the Eltoenth Regiment of Penn- sylvania. Colonel. Richard Huniptou, September 27, 1776. Lieutenant Colonel. Francis (xiiriiey. August 21, 177G. I JI[ijor. Frauds Jlentges, Septein])er 27, 1770. CajUains. Sauiuel Dawson, September W. 177<». John Ccuites, Sei)temljer oO. 1770. Adolphus WiUiam Heydrick, September 30, 1770. William Scull, September :J0, 1770. John DdUf^lass, September \i(\ 1770. John Harris, October 1, 1770. Samuel Dean, April 0, 1777. bt'orge Ross, Junior, Ai)ril 11, 1777, Fir.st Lieutt'nants. Joiin Pear.son, September 130, 177G. William Levers, September :S0, 1776. William Mackay, September 30, 177G. EMo(;h Ander.son, Septemb.M- 30, 1770. l\Iayl)ury Jolly. April (», 1777. John Stotsbury, April 9. 1777. I'eter Jone>, April 11. 1777. Jien.jiimiu liammotid, April 21. 1777. Sevoml Lii III' uantn. Henry Hoogn, Sei)Tember 30. ITTii, .lauies Mackey. April SI. 1*77. P.Mer iSIiirtin, April 0. 1777. .Mevander < 'armichael. April i*. 1777. John ^^('Kh^erry. April (>. 1777. 34-Voi.. XV. Wn j: 1 risii Wi '■ ^ii niw THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Nathaniel Martin. April 1). T Giifs Hicks. April '.), ITTT. Joslinu Archer, Ajyril "21, 177' Ensigns. JiK'ol) Fiss, St'i)i(Miiber 30, 1770. La/iirus Stow, April 9, 1777. Ai/niit. Thomas FiUcas, DeccnilxM- 27, I77t). Paymaster. AndrtMv EppcU', Ft^hruary lo, 1777. Chaplain. Hol)t'rt Mt'Miinlv. Mav 17, T (^uiirUnnaster. Hi'nry Stitcs. TWELFTH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. H i ^m'^ 'W f '^' j|flt|< ;p ?* k \. . .- . r ^ ? h k ' ' v\. Anaiiijtiittut of the ({ffircr.s nt (fn Twelfth Regimtut of Penn- sylvanin. Colonel. William rooke, SppT^^ml)t'r 2**. 177(i. Lieutenant Colonel. Nei^ftl (fray, St-ptember 28, 177»». JaiUf* < 'ra wtord, Scptemht-r 2^, 177(ain.s. HiMiry MoKinli'V, October 1, iTTii. AlcXiuidiT l*att«*r.sou, ()ct()l)er 1. 1770, Hawkins Hoone, October 1, 1770. Nicliolus Miller, Octoljer 1, 1776. .Joim Brady, October 1, 1770. Sttplit'ii Ciiainbers, AJarcli '.28, 1777. Hauaniali Jiincoli), May "^0. 1777. John Keiiy, May 'iS), 1777. Quartermaster. Wiltou Atkinson, January 11, 1777, !Sinf/eon. Andrew Ledlie, January 18, 1777. First Lieutenants. William McElhatton, October 1, 1770. William 8a\vyer, October 1, 1770. .John Henderson, October 1, 1770. Edward Mc(Jal)e, Mardi ^8, 1777. John ('arntliers, IVIay !2(), 1777. Robert Kin^, ]May 20, 1777. .lohn Boyd, May 20, 1777. .James Williamson, May 20, 1777. tiemml Lieutenants. Samuel Quinn, October 1, 1770. .John Hays, October 1, 1770. Henjamin Lodj^e, Marc\i 1, 1777. Tliomas Hamilton, ^Farcli 2^ 1777. William Boyd, May 20. 1777. Blackall William Ball, May 20, 1777. 8tewart Herbert, May 20, 1777. Ensigns. .\ndrew Engel, October 1. 1770, U«il>ert Falconer, January 8, 1777. Henry Tlmmas, Februfn'\ 1, 1777. Jolm SeU'y, February :5, 1777. John .^rnistrou}^, May 21, 1777. .luiMi (Jook.May 22. 1777. William Mlison. Mav 22, 1777. 0»1 5;52 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. THIKTEENTII 1»KXNSVLV A N 1 A 1nit/i liKjiwriit nf piniiNjilranin. Walt IT Stewart, Li'wis I'aniuT, Jolm IMtirray. rraiK'is Murrav Cohmi I- liii nil 11(1 lit < 'i)h>iit'.l. JInJ ors. ('aptnins. Patrick Aiulcfsoii, April l!S, I7TT. JaiiK's Marsiiail. Ajtril is, 17T1. John Nice, April ly, ]77T. iAfattlu'w Sc(Ht, iVpril IS. 1777. JaiiU'S I'raijcis Moore, April 1^, 1' lohn Spear, April IS, 1777. John dlark, April IS, 1777. Kol>ert Ciray, Apr,il is, 1777. John Kohl), April IS, 1777. John < 'arnajjan, April IS. 1777. Fhst /.iciitouints »'.f. *•■♦ 1/ >; Joseph Fhiley, April IS, 1777. Jacoi) ;\hice, April IS, 1777. Thomas Hoyd, April IS, 1777. Joseph Hrownlee, April 18, 1T77. William Moore, April IS, 1777. (it'orjje HolTiier, April IS, 1777. Jacob Schneider, April IS, 1777. (ieor^e (reifjcer, Ai)i'il is, 17^7. Thomas Johnston, April IS, 1777. James Wiley, April IS, 1777. Srciind Lieutenants Jiimes Mc]\Iichael, April IS, 1777. John (rref^^, April IS, 1777, Samuel Kenny, April is. 1777. Ambrose (>rane, April is. 1777. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE, 088 Willi-iiii Hiinis, April IH, ]777. Wiliiiiiii Mc(.:nik»'n, April is, i rTT. .lolm Vanpt'lt, April 18, 1T7T. JuiiK'S Sutler, April [H, 1777. /•,'»|.s/V/HA'. PetiT Poylf, April 1^, i777. Rolx'rt i.Tn';,^t;, April is, 1777. •JiUiifS lifckaiii, April IS, 1777. .lolm I'lirk."^, Ai)ril is, i777. .laiut'S l)ii)4aii, April 18, 1777. .htscpli Cullicr, April IS, 1777. .John V'^iinwiiicUlt', April IH, 1777. I'atrick FiilU-rtou, April IS, 1777. ■I■ 534 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Captmu Lieutenanta. Charles Turnbull, Marcli 14, 1777. Patrick Duffy, March 14, 1777. WiUiam Ferguson, March 14, 1777. John Hrewer, March 14, 1777. John Hrice, March 14, 1777. rfeorge Cotman, March 14, 1777. Robert Coultnian, March 14, 1777. i--!-'. (T ■; • Y » First Lieutenants. NVorsh^y Ernes, October 5, 1770. ]>aurence Allinan, April 1, 1777. Thomas Douglass, April 1, 1777. William Hitter, April 1, 1777. William Martin, April 1, 1777. James Wells, April 20, 1777. John Lintlerberger, April 20, 1777. Second Lieutenants. Jonathan F. Morris, March 14, 1777. James Ijloyd, March 14, 1777. Christopher Paschka, March 14, 1777. Joseph Barker, March 14, 1777. Robert McConnell, March 14, 1777. James Smitli, March 14, 1777. Ebeuezer Blackson, March 14. 1777. Tliiril J/fentenatits- Jesse Crosby, April 1, 1777. William Ne\vl)ound, April 1, 1777. John Stridker, April 1, 1777. John Craig, April 1, 1777. Archibald Lyons, April 1, 1777. John Shute, April 1, 1777. Jeremiah Fox, April 1, 1777. James Morris, April 1, 1777. (Endorsed] List of Pennsylvania UtFicers as appointed by the Council of Safety pursuant to the Resolution of Congress, dated September 10, 1770. i'i » K^...*' i^ 5 ' m H4, ,1, ! IM THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 535 AKIIANGEMENT IN 1778. FIRST RF^filMENT, J^KNNSYLVANIA LINE Colonel. James Chambers, Septeinl)er '2^^, 1770. Lleateiiaut Colonel Thomas Rubiusou, June 7, 1777. Majoi: .rallies Mooiv, September 20, 1777. Captains. James Parr, March 0, 177(5. James Hamilton, March 10, 1770. Samuel Craig, October 1, 1770. Michael Simp.son, December 1, 1776. James Wilson, January 10, 1777. William Wilson, October 2, 1777. Captdhi Lieutetwnt. Thomas Buchanan, rank as captain ; October 1, 1777. Lieutenants. John Daugherty, Octol)er 1, 177(). David Ziegler, January 10, 1777. Abraham Skinner, May 13, 1777. Benjamin Lyon, July C, 1777. John McClellan, September 11, 1777. Aaron Norcross, September 14, 1777. Thomas Boyd January 14. 1777. John Hughes, March 28, 1777. Ensipns. James McFarland, ranks as second lieutenant; May 13, 1777. William McDowell, ranks as second lieutenant; July C, 1777. VQ <^ /a / crm m 'm y /A IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I f*iM IIM " IM |||||Z2 1: lis 1 2.0 1.8 Photographic Sciences Corporation V /, S?/- / v.. 1.25 1.4 1.6 ^ 6" — ► 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, NY. 14580 (7t6) 872-4503 &y .*' WJ C/i 536 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Edward Crawford, ranks as 8econeter Smith, qiiartern»aster ; .June 2, 1778. Richard 'Fullerton, June 8, 177H. Thomas Hewlings. Suryeon. James Tate. FOURTH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. Colo It el. Lambert Cadwaliider, September 7, 1770. , Lieutennnt Colonel. William Butler, Septendjer IJC, 1770. Major. Thoma.s Church, March 1, 1777, Ca/)t(iins. Evan Edwards, March 23, 1770. Edward Scull, JanuMry 3, 1777. William (Jray, January 3, 1777. Benjamin Pishbourn, .tanunry H, 1777. John McOowen, Janunry 3, 1777. Benjamin Bird, January 3, 1777. Co/Unfu Lif-utenant. William Henderson, Janunry a, 1777. ' THE PEN>'SYLVANIA LINE. Lieutenants. 539 John Dover, Jnminry 3, 1777. . Dnviil Brown, .lanuary 3, 1777. William Hprout, January 3, 1777. Eilwnnl F. Randolpli, January 3, 1777. TlK)nin,s Cauij)l)ell, January 3, 1777. (teorge Hiewer, January 3, 1777. Aronrias Bnatty, Juut^ 2, 1778. I^eter Suniniers. (|uarternia.econ(l lieuvenant ; Jtinuaiy 20, 1777. James Williamson, ranks as second lieutenant ; March 1'.), 1777. Robert Peeble, ranks as second lieutenant ; April 27, 177J. James Milli^an, ranks as second lieutenant ; September 1. 1777. John McCullum, rank.^ as second lieutenant; September 2'), 1777. .lohn Huffhs, cpiartennasler ; ranks as .second lietuenant : Sep- tember 2"), 1777. Thomas Alexander, l)ri^ade (piartermaster ; ranks as secontl lieutenant; June 2. 177S. .John Reese Berry. Surgeon, fin r (J eon's Mate. EKiHTH PENNSYLV^\NIA REGIMENT. Colonel . Daniel Hrodhead. September 2!), 1770. Lieateiiant Colonel, Stephen Bayard, September 2;J, 1777. Major. Frederick Vernon, June 7, 1777. Cnptainn. Samuel Dawson, froni Eleventh regiment. Van Swearinyen, August !•. 177(5. John Finley, August 9, 1770. THE PEN^^SYLVAxNIA LINE. 54a John rinrk, from Thirteenth regiment; Ajnil 10, 1777. James Franeis Moore, from Tiiirteenth re^jiment ; April 18,1777. Jamufi Cuniugau, from Thirteeutli regiment; April lb, 1777. Captani Litutenant. Samuel Brady, July 17, 1770. Litutenants. Hasil Prnther, August 9, 177(5. John Harding, (rabriel Patterson. John 8totsl)ury, from Eleventh regiment ; April i», 1777. Jose[)h lirownlee, from Thirteeutli rf-giment ; April IM, 1777. William Hcjueyman, from Heco-.d reginieut; January l-'), 1777. i^enjamiu Poyer, from (Second regiment ; March Vl. 1777. Nathaniel Martin, from Eleventn regiment ; Octoljer SO, 1777. Ennigua. William Amherson, ranks second lieutenant ; August U. 1777. Alexaiuler (naham, ranks .second lieutenant; August D, 1777. John ('rawfonl, adjutant ; June 'J, 1778. ArchihaUl Keed, late paynuister ; J(Uie2, I77b. Abel Morgan. t))Hnjeon. NINTH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. Volonel. Richard Hutler, June 7, 1777. Lieutenant ColoneL Caleb North, October 23. 1777. Major. Francis Nichols, February 7, 1777. Captains. Joseph McCMellan, July lo. 177(i. Thomas H. Howen. September 2, 1770. John Davis, November 15, 1770. M ] ■" ' -k v. h ' 4 Br V^ Xl ■jl'»:t$:Mf'* M i 544 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Ut'oi'tJ*' (tiaiit. Mnrcli :{, 1777. John P«'ars<>n, inmi KU'vciitli lojfiiiH'iit ; Hept«'!nl)«r 7, 1777. William Mack«*y, fnuii KU'vciitli rogiiiu'iit ; Dctoher 30, 1777. t'aittain JjieHtnumt. William Tiltoii, ranks as* cai>ttiin ; Uctober ai. 1'5'77. J Jell tenants, Autlrow Fonvst, .Inly Hi. 177(». William Whitman. NovtMuixT l."», 1770. .Ii>hn Wo»t(i.si«U*, NovrmlM'i' I.*), 177(5. Ht'nry HicUtT, .Ir. . Nnv»Mnl»«'r \'h 177U. William Van Li'tT, Man-h \i, 1777. .lucol) VandtM-slici', March Ki, 1778. St«'V«Mi Htt'v«Mis«>n, ^larcli 10. 1778. Jolui M«'Kt'iiny, March 18, 1778. /'Jnni'ipis, William Thompson, adjutant: Jnnc2, 1778. Kphruim l)oMy;la.xs, Juuf ',>. 1778. Kilwarii Hutlcr. .lunc '2. ITT^. John Tntc, paymaster; .lunc 0, 1778. (4eor>5e Knox, June '2, 1778. William McUaw. Blaok. Surgeon. 8u)fjeoii's Mate. TENTH PEN^NSYLVANIA RE(UMENT Colonel. Kicharil Hampton, October 1, 1770. Lieutenant Colonel Adam Huhley, Octob»r 4, 1770. Major. Jame.s Cirier, October 'i'-\, 1777. THE PKNNWVLVAMA l.INE. (Jdlitnins. 0»>(>r(ft> Calhoon, NovimmImt 1, 1770. .laiiio> 1juii){, l)»'c«Miil*«'r 1. 1770. lii)l)urt fcjt'uipio, I )el>ert I'atton. OctohiT 17, 1777. (iilHs Hicks. October 30, 1777. William Feitnnm, NovtMiiltcr 2, 1777. Peter 1>rnnnii«>n«l, Nf)venil)er *,*2, 1777. EnoH Reeves, March 'M, 177H. William McMurray, .Jnn.'-.i, 1778. Ensif/ns. JoHei)h Hanks, Septembr-r 2-1, 1777. James Mclican, Jiine 2, 177H. Nicholas Wiiite, Jnne 2. 1778. Robert Rice, June 2, 177H. Ale.xantler Henstead, puymaster; June 3, 1778. Francis White, June 2,1778. J«)hn Haml)rit;ht, June 2. 1778. John McC.'oniiick, June 2, 1778. ISuiytun Francis O'Neal. 041 LIST OF UNPUOVIDEl) OFFICERS. First Lieutenants. Daniel Topham, late Miles, will go to join Nicliola's In. T. ; April «, 1770. John (frier, Seventh refjiinent ; Jnnuarv 9, 1770. 35 -Vol. XV. ':.Tf.!"4JP' i- -l*^ ' ; ,M^. 4 'I • i - D i 616 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. William Davidson, Fourth regiment; January 5, 1776. John Morgan. Fifth regiment ; January 5, 1776. William Felton, Thirteenth regiment ; July 13, 177G. Captaina. Thomas Byles, late of Shea'f, to have a brevett coin mission lor inajor, dated the ninth day of June, 1777. William McKissick, in the Eleventh regiment; November, 1776. I Endorsed] Rank, Regiment and Otticers in the Pennsylva- nia Line, September 2, 177^- LIST OF INDEPENDENT COMPANIES, Raised in the State of Pennsylvania. Captain Steele. Captain Irvine. Captain Kearsley. Captain James Calderwood. Captain Wilkins. Captain Burk. Captain Hunter. All Raised in Cumberland county— the Captains all Resigned excei)t one and one that was Killed at Brandywine. Kratas vide Third regiment. Eratas vide First regiment. Eratas vide Sixth regiment. Kratas vide Fourth regiment. The Pennsylvania State Troops were called into the Conti- nental Service the 13th day of June, 1776. Major promoted to Colonel July 17, 1776. ^iwii THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. S47 ArtllAXGEMENT IN 178l)iuson, June 7, ITTT. M((i')i. James Mtxn'e, September 20, 1777. Captains. James Hamilton, March 10, 177(^. WilUaiii McKissaiek, Septemljer oO, 1770. Samuel Craijj, October 1, l77(i. ^lieliael Simpson, Deceml)er 1, 1770. , lames Wilson, January 10, 1777. Williaui Wilson, January 2, 1777. Captain Lieutenant. Thomas Buclianan, October 1, 1777. Captains. John Donjjherty, October 1. 1770. David Zief^ler, January 10, 1777. .\l)raham Skinner, March 13, 1777. Benjamin Lyon. .lohn McClelen. September 11, 1777. Aaron Narcross, September 14, 1777. Thomas Hoyil, January 14, 1778. John Hughes, March 20, 1778. Ensifjns. .lohn McParinntl, rank as second lieutenant ; May 13, 1777. William ^fcDowell, rank as second lieutenant; July 0, 1777. Edward < 'rawfor.l. rank as second lieutenant; September 11, 1777. . *-!i 548 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. David Hammond, rank as second lieutenant; September 14, 1777. Andrew Johnston, rank as second lieutenant ; March 24, 1778. Joseph Collins, rank as second lieutenant ; April 18. 177U. Samuel Beard, June 2, 1778. Benjamin Chambers, June 2, 1778. I SECOND PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. Colonel. Walter Stewart, June 17, 1777. Lieutenant Colone* Henry Miller, March 1, 1777. .'■' '■■■'''. /^' * . ■■ ' 3fajur. John Murray , Feljruary . 5, 1777. Captaintt. ; John Marshall, June 13, 1776. George Tudor, June 13, 177(>. Jacob .\hhmead, September G, 1776. John Bankson, December 24, 1776. John Patterson, January 1, 1777. , . Samuel Tolbert. t ' Captain Lieutenant. , . Peter Gosner, January 1, 1778. Lieutenants. .John Cobea, January 1, 1777. John Irvine, January 1, 1777. John Stoy, January 1, 1777. Jacob Snider, January 1, 1777. Heni-y Piercy. Jaines Morris Jones, William More, April 18, 1777. James Whitehead, June 2, 1778. Ensif/ns. Philip Wagoner, rank as second lieutenant ; March 12, 1777. John Gregg, rank as second lieutenant; April 18, 1777. Janjes Bickliam, raidt as secontl lieutenant ; April 18, 1777. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 540 Thomas Norton, rank as second lieutenant ; April 24, 1777. John Park, rank as second lieutenant ; August 1, 1777. John Strucker, rank as second lieutenant: October 1, 1777. Henery Percival, rank as seconil lieutenant; October 4, 1777. Patrick Fullerton, April 13, 1777. Jacobus M. Dehart, June 2, 1778. Thomas Norton. Benjamin Parry. Robert Harris. Quarteima.ster, Surgeon. Surgeon's Mate. THIRD PENNSYLV^VNIA REGIMENT. Colonel. Thomas Craifji August 1, 1777. Lieutenant Colonel. William Williams, June 5, 1777. Major. Thomas L. Byles, June 8, 1777. Captains. Thomas L. More, May 21, 1776. James t'hristie, August U, 1770. Thonuis Butler, October 4, 1770. John Reiiy, May 20, 1777. Isaac Bu(l Dunn, June 1, 1777. William Craig, July 4, 1777. Captain Lieutenant. John Henderson, Octoljer 1, 1770. Ijieittenants. James Black, October 3, IT^f. (Teorge McCuUock, October 4, 1770. James Armstrong, Octob'T 4, 1770. John Marshall, January 4, 1777. .U-' f ijM 550 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. Daniel St. Clair, Aoril 1, 1777. Robert King, May 20, 1777. John Boyd, May 20, 1777. Percival Butler, September 1, 1777. Ens'if/n.s. Blackwell W. Ball, rank as second lieutenant; October 17, 177r>. Andrew Engle, rank as second lieutenant ; January 11, 1777. John Armstrong, rank as second lieutenant; September 11, 17V7. John Witjdon, June 2, 1778. Peter Smith, June 2, 1778. Richard Fullerton, June 2, 1778. Thomas Hewlings, June 2, 1778. Paymaster. Joini Wigdon. '. . Quartermaster, Peter Smitli. tSiirf/ei)n. I Tliomas Tate. FOURTH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. lAeuteuant Colonel Comtuandaut. William Butler, September ao, 1770, , Majnr. Thomas Oliurch, Marcli 1, 1777. ('aptains, Evan Edwards, March 23, 177t). Edward Scull, January 3, 1777. William Gray, January 3, 1777. Benjamin Pishbourn, January 3, 1777. John McGowen, January 3, 1777 Benjamin liird, January 3, 1777. Captain Lhtitevnnt Wi"' im Henderson, January 3, 1777. Lieuti'iumts. Alexander Ramsay. Daniel Brown, Januarv 3, 1777. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. William Sprout, Jnnutiry 3, 1777. Edwanl F. Ramlolph, January 3, 1777. Thomas Campbell, January 3, 1777. George Blewer, January 3, 1777. Arcurias Heatty, June 2, 177y. Peter Summers, June 2, 1778. Ensipns. Jacob Weaver, November l6, 1770. George Boss, June 2, 1778. Wilder Bevans, June 2, 177H. 051 AfJjntnnt. George Boss. FIFTH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. ColoueL Francis Johnston, September 27. 1770. Lieutenant Colonel. Francis Nichols, October, 1778. Major. Christopher Stewart, February 28, 1777. Captains. Benjamin Bartholomew, October 2, 1776. John Christie, October 23, 177G. Samuel Smith, March 1, 1777. William Oldham, March 24, 1777. Isaac Seely, September 20. 1777. Thomas Boude, September 23, 1777. Captain Lieutenant. Michael Ryon, January 23, 1778. Liefitenauts. Job Vernon, January 1, 1777. John Barkley, January 1. 1777. Levi Griffith. January 1, 1777. Alexander Martin, Janunry 1. 1777. John Harper, January 1. 1777. m... k I tm THE PENNSYLVAiNIA LmE. 1. I U George North, January 1, 1777. James Forbes, January 1, 1777. James McCulloch, January 1, 1777. Entiif/nii. Andrew Lytle, rank as second lieutenant ; December 30, 1776, David Marsliall, January 4, 1777. James Biclvham. Henry Hocliley. I^urgeon. James Davidson. SIXTH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. Colonel. Robert McGaw. Januory 3, 1777. Lieutenant Colonel. Josiali Harnmr, June 0, 1777. Major. Jeremiah Tolbert, September 25, 17^7. Captaintt. John Nice. June 13, 1776. Walter Finney, July 1.'{. 1770 John Doyle, July 10, 1770. Jacob Humphreys, February 15, 1777. Jacob Bower, Fel.M'uary 15, 1777. Robert Wilkins, February 28, 1777. Captain Lieutenant. Thomas Bull, August 1, 1777. . Lieutenants. William McElhaton, October 17, 1770. Richard Collier, February 10. 1777. Isaac V^aidiorn, February 17, 1777. James Gibbons, February 18, 1777. Jomes (flentw«)rth. June 17. 1777. Benjamin liodge, October 11. 1777. Garret Stedeford, October 12. 1777. Stewart Herbert, Januarv {». 1778. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 558 Ensigns: Thomas Doyle, rank as secoiul lieutenant; January 1. 1777. Fiirtjethiir McPherson, rank as 8euon«l lieutenant ; February 15, 1777. Philip Ciibbons, rank as second lieutenant ; October 17, 1777. Edward Speer, rank as second lieutenant ; February 7, 1778. .John Maekland, August 20, 1777. Charles Mackinit, October ii3, 1777. Tlionjas Duncan, .June 3, 1778. James McAUen, June 2, 1778. John McDowell. Surgeon. SEVENTH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. Colonel. William Irvine, January 9, 1770. Lieutenant Colonel, Samuel Hay, February 2, 1778. Major. Francis Mentzges, (October 3, 1776. Caf)tahis. Willian» Alexander, June 1, 1770. William Bratton, January 12, 1777. John .Vlexander, Marcii 20, 1777. .Mexander Parker, March 20, 1777. Samuel Montgomery, March 20. 1777. Andrew Irvine, September 25, 1777. Captain lAeutenant. William Miller, February 2, 1778. J.ieiitetiant.s'. William Lusk, March 20, 1777. Samuel Keiniedy, March 20, 1777. John liush, March 20, 1777. Samuel Hryson, March 20, 1777. James McMichael, June 20, 1777. if- Ji?§! ■ ■" *..-^-^ ii If *i 084 THK pp:nnsylvania line. Tlioiiius McKoy, August 13, 1T7T. liolxTt McPliersou. ISepteiuber I, 1777. Alexander Kussell, Septeiiiljur 2."), 1777. E)isif/iis. Jcseph Torrence, rank as Kectnid lieutenant ; January 20, 1777. John Blair, rani\ as second iieutiUant ; January 20, 1777. James Williamson, rank as second lieutenant ; March lU 1777. Robert Peeble, rank as second lieutenant; April 24, 1777. James Milligaii, rank as second lieutenant : September 1, 1777. John McCallum, rank as secomi lieutenant ; September 2"), 1777. John Huglies, rank as second lieutenant ; SepteinV)er 25, 1777. John Hose. Berry. Stiryeou. Mate. EIGHTH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT. Cohmel. Daniel Broadhead, September 0, 177(5. Lieutenant Colonel. I Stephen Bayard, September 23, 1777. I Major. Frederick Vernon, June 7, 1777. Captains. Samuel Dawson, July 10, 1776. Van Swearingen, August 11>, 177(5. James Francis More. April 10, 1777. John (-larke, April IS, 1777. Jaujes (^arnagan, April 18. 1777. .Joseph Finley. Captain Lieutenant. Samuel Brady," July 17, 1770. Lieutenants. Basil Pratlier, August 9. 177(5. John Harding, July 13, 1770. THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. 555 Gabriel Patterson, April 9. 1770. John Stotf\ven, September 2, 1776. John Davis, November 15, 1770. George Grant, Mardi 3, 1777. John Pearson, September 7, 1777. William Mackey, October 30. 1777. Cajitain Lieutenant. William Tilton, October 31, 1777. Lieutenants. William Whitman, NovembtM- 15, 1770. Andrew Forest, November 10, 1770. !(S ift V ml 566 THE PKNNSYLVANIA LINE. m a John Woodniil*', Novt'inhiM- 1(1, 1770. H«'ii»M\v Bicker, NovtMnlu'r Ht, 1770. VVilliam V'hu Lt'cr, MoitIj ;J, 1777. JnAih VaiiihTHlic,', Maroli 10, 1778. StcpluMi 8t<'i>licns<)ii, Mavcli 10, 1778. Joliu McKt'iiiu'y, March 18, 177.'^. William ThompHon, June 3, 1770.. E;»hrahn I>;las<.'*, June 2, 1770. E.!\vanl Uutifr, June 3, 1770. John Tait, June 2, 1770. OJeorgH Knox, June 3, 1770. John Tail. William Thonipison. William McCiaw - Black. Paf/mnster. Affjntant. Surt/eni). Snr!/(cciiihfi' 4, I77(». Ebi'iK'/.t'i" ( 'urMoii, April is, 1777. KoluTl I'liltoii, (Jctober 17, 1777. (fiicM Hirks, 0(;t()l»t'i- :iO, 1777. Williiun Fcltiniin, Novi'IiiIht 2, 1777. Pt'ttT DniiiiiiioiHl, NovciiiImt 12, 1777. Eiios li.'«'v.'s, Marcli 31, 177H, Willimi. M\ , f - :• .11 i.ff. ' 11 '- if ■■}'' 658 THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE. M James Forrester, November lU, 1777. Samuel Keur^*ley, February 28, 1778. Auilrew Walker, June 1, 1778. Joseph Davis, June "), 1778. C(ij>tittu Litulenaut. Aliraliam Clayi»ole, rank and pay as captain; June 11, 1778. Lieutemmts. Isaac Sweeney, rank and pay as oai)tain ; July '.JH, 1778. Henry Carbury, rank and pay as captain ; November 30, 177H. .Jeremiah Jackson, January 14, 1777. Septimus Davis, .)uly 7, 1777. Martin Eichelber^jer, September 19, 1777. Edwaril Hurk, October 4, 1777. • '. John Mahon, June 1, 1778. William Lemon, July 28, 1777. Ensiijnu. William McCurdy, rank as .second lieutenant : May 10, 1777. Samuel Morrison, rank as sec Jfiikiiis. Charles Darragli. THIRD RKCilMKNT. To be SjieoidUy Recommentled. Major Jolin Howling. ('ai)tnin Saiiiiit'l Moore. m!» FOURTH REGIMENT. To be Speriailj/ liecoinmended. LiHiiteiiaiit William Davidson. FIFTH REfaMENT. To be Specfn/fy Jiecommended. Captain Joseph Potts. Not lieconihiendtd. Captain Robert riregfj. Ca[»tain Charles McHenry. Lieutenant William Sclioffel. SIXTH REGIMENT. To be Speiualli/ Recommended. Captahi .John ]McCo\van. Lieutenant .Vrchihald Cami)bell Lieutenant .lohn Morj^an. Captain Nathaniel Vansant. Not Recommtuded. (•aptain James Wau^^h. Ensif^n Philip Snyder. Ensiirn William Haxter. Ensifjn Jolin Foster. SEVENTH RE(HMENT. 2'o be HpeciaHij Recommended. Captain J. A. AVili=on. Lieutenant ,Fohn Eddie. . % Lieutenant Jf)lni Hotje. M >^i^. Lieutenant Murd. Mury;an. Not Recommended. Lieutenant William Brown. Captain Matthew Henurn. William Rogers. John l^If'Kee. John Hart. Thomas Kennedy. William Piper. Thomas I^Iusgrova. James Matthews, Joseph Davidson. William Lemon. Matthew (rlenn. Joseph Gord. Thonuis Ewiiig. Jame.'< Irwin. Captain. John McTeer. . J ■bid John McMean. James Young. John Steer. James Crockett, Jr. Tliomas Craiarhead. Jolm Greer. Joiseph McLeary. James Humes. RaniUe McAlistei*. Patrick Flanegan. Thomas Garven. Thomas White. ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. .. ; ; First Lieutenant. Joseph Junkin. Second Lieutenant. George Dickey. Ensign. Samuel Long. Privates. William Waddle. Joiin Caulins. Philip Snider. Thomas Guthrie. Samuel Mc('allagh. Anthony Book, Daniel Bachos. Daniel Henderson. John Corithers. Samuel Henderson. John Woodard. John Switchahn. 66S William Graham. Joseph McCoy. Ezekiel Bowan. John Harris. Thomas Jetferys. Charles Berger. Philip Strouse. .lames Black. James Willson. James Reed. Capta in. John "Williams. First Lieutenant Jacob Fleming. Second Lieutenant. John Brown. Ensign. Henry Gillespie. Privickey. Jesse Fry. Mat ♦^ hew Ferguson. Alexantler Brown. William Willson. Robert McCelley. John IMorelan. John Davis. Henry McWillianis. David Elder. Moses Kirkpatrick. Samuel McKitehen. Samuel Holliday. Arthur Nugent. Samuel Wayborn. Thomas Thompson. Ed wart! Bratten. James Logan. .Tames Orold. Williivm Adams. Christ. Martin. Abraham Stanaford. Captain. Alexander McCoy. First Lieutenant. James McClure. iStfjond Lieutenant. Thomas Moore. Ensign. Vf'illiam McClelland. Privates James Lyon. Moses Moreland. John Dunlai). Henry Tailor. Edmond Richardson. Thomas Donnoley. William Baird. Joseph (traham. William Ross. William Jenkins. Roi)ert Elliott. John Fergue. Edward Drake. Benjamin Brown. James McBritle. James Alexander. John Blakney. John Mitchell. . ASSOCIATORS AJ^D MILITIA. Robert Wallace. Samuel Mosgrove. Joseph Glasses. Alexander McCov. Andrew Bigard. Samuel Harding. Hugh Gibson. John McCalvey. John Newell. Joseph McKenny. Andrew Ellison. James Leonard. •James Morrison. Thomas Greer. James Dunlap. James McCoy. John Kennedy. Thonuis Watson. John Stuart. William Martin. Captain. George Crpwforil. First Lieutenant. Benjamin McClure. Second Lieutenant. David Shields. Ensign. John Dickey. Privates. John Davis. Paul Kerr. Jacob Pitser. Airs French. William McCamon. AndreAV Snider. Janies Dickey. Samuel Walker. Rcliert Stockdon. Daniel Early. Josh Dail. Andrew Sterrett. John Smith. James Hii stone. James Erwin. John McMuUin. Hugh McKee. Patrick ISox. Robert Stephenson. William Waddle. ■ffl 5^iM Captain. James Fisher. Fir.st J.if^ntenant. Daniel Marshall. Secitnd Lieutenant. John Simerton. Ensign. Allen JSeessbit. 568 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF John MontffdintTv. ' James Kaxter. Francis McGarvey. William Robertson. Patricit Cree. Hugli Evnns Aiexnmler Akins. (:ieorge Brown. Ross Mitcliell. James Shields. Samuel Hutchinson. James Gaudy. Benjamin Chambers. James E«lmondstoue. James Roddey. James Menooh. Edward Nicholson. Pricates. Thomas Mclntire. William Ferguson, John Black. Matthias Svveezy. Robert Boggs. Thomas Williams. John Campbell. James Rhea. Robert Turdy, Isaac Somers. Robert Walker. Robert Chew. Robert Heatly. . James Ardery. John Piper. George Biddle. Joseph Moore. AV>raham Gabriel Philip Nauss. Josias Ramage. Captain. Sanniel Rover. First Lteutenant. .James Brotherton. Second Lieutenant, Jacob Stottle. Ensign. I Robert Snodgrass. Primtes. William Cook. Ephraim Latta. Peter lionginare. Alexander Stuart. SECOND BATTALION. Colnneh ■ John Davis. ■ Lientenant Colonel. Robert Cuthbertson. A860C1ATORS A.\l) MILITIA. Major. Itobert Taylor. Captain. Robert Shannon. First Lieutenant. David Anderson. Seen n ia)ic Laeey. Thonms Nox. Andrew Bell. David Starret. ■ Francis Elliott. Robert Hamel. James Rus.«ell. Creorge Cravenstine. Roljert Walker. Alexander Laugland. William Dougherty. John Engle. John Cnthl)ertson. Robert Hannah. Robert McColloch. James Clark. 1 Jolni Woods. ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. 575 Samuel Wherry. Hainuel 8traliaiiii. Hugh Brady. John Clark. John McCIay. William Turner. Edward kSeryeant. John Robertson. Janu'.s Kliea. William Lindfey. David Semple. Andrew ilurfey. Lodowick Lonj;. William Min.>. John Myars. ' ' William' Walker, (rfdrjie Ha(5ki*t. Djivitl Diekey. Nathaniel Fish. Alexaiuler Hamilton. William trib.son. Andrew Armstrontj. James Oliver. Andrew Erwiu. Samuel (iatis. Samuel Dunning. David Roan. William Fleming. Georfjfe Crane. James Garvin. James Laughlan. Privateii. Robert Cunningham. James Laird. Jeremiah Rice. Micluiel B«>()r. J«»hn MeKinly. Ajidrew MehatTy. Samuel Hoge. Charles Dougan. John Worndy. Richard (ribson. Daviil Boyd. Joseph McChire. James IMclviiistry. Hugh Martin Jacob Rupley. John Lambevic. John Stuart, Sr. J)avid Christy. Samuel Dodds. Christopher Erwiu. Samuel J^avidsou. John Dunning. Samuel Reed. Martin ('ain. Matthew Bolan. James Rodnum, Thonuis Riiler. John Wili.-*on. William Kinney. Cnptnin. John Elliott. First Lieutenant. Samuel Fields. Sfi'ond Lieutenant. Neal McCoy. Ensign. George Hay.s. Frivates. John Wood. James Wooward. Martin Cro/.ier. John Dixson. John Phillips. John Christy Goose. William McCorniick. Phillip Walker. John Ewing. George Miller. A«80CIATURS ANJ, MILITIA. .iaiiifH Koss ^''t^'iilwild TuyJor. Kol.Hrt P/Utcrs,,,,. •'"'"' ^I<'Keev"er. Alc.vuiHl.M- Wliitt/ '>'ini..| (',,ok.so„. •'allies Hrurr. ''''''•>' H "'Iv I.. I ),.,•;,'(. r. "•'"'•>• M,.M,. Hobert Mc(;oniiick. '>"vi.| Martin. fhmu.\ Hurlv. .'aiues li,M„it.,-sun. '■*'''«>"'.i.s iJ,,),'!,.,, Wi-'liuiii fcjlianuj. W7 •'ol'ii U;uiil)l,>, Jr. ./aiii.-.s DivHuu. Wo'xTt H(,y|. U()l».M-( Davis. •loliii Taylor. '>'».vi,l Wallv,.,-. •'<>><. ^. Wi.shy. •^aiiiiiel Kevor. '^••'"•yTayl,,,.. ^"ii-xt Lhutenant. .iaiiM.s Divs,,,,, I'lioninH l{|,ii,.. ii'^lianl J.Wuis„n. «';•"'•; H-.tohinscn. ■'"'Ill Lvoii, Williani Har,,,.,-. ^^•'".i'liMiii Casweij , '^"I'li Wiilsoii. •J'>'"' ''fahaiu. Willi,,,,,, Aniistrong. <»<»nlun Hatton. -^'''Va/ IJnifniaut. Thomus Mcl)„vvt.li 1-^ 678 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF John Scort. William Lemon. David Cahlwell. John McDowell. William Patterson. Ez. Harden. John Willson. William Rankin. David Huston. William Robertson. * Has this after County." Second Lieutenant. — Hugh MoKee. Ensign. Francis (iordon. Privates. Samuel Thompson. Elliott Williamson. Nathaniel McDowell. Robert Dickey. *William Campbell Oliver Anderson. Michael Hoge. David Hoge. John Haird, Sr. Matthew Shields, his name; "Served in Westraorelancl Captain. William Sanderson. First Lieutenant. .James Blaine. Second Lieutenant. Robert Scott. Ensign. John Kirkpatrick. Prioatts. William Murray. George Dixson. George Wallace. Micliael Kirkpatrick. Thouuis McTee. Robert MoKebe William Miller. William (^hain. l^aviil Hartnis. Siimuel (+al breath. William t'arns. John Sanderson. .John McLean. John Mc(yown. David Miller. Thomas Noble. David Mo(Mure. George Hrown. Thomas Adams. Alexander Mct^askey. Thomas Hamilton, '/iionuis Smilev. ASaOCIATORS AND MILITIA. 579 J ninths Gaily. John Setlgwick. Robert McCnbe. William (rardner, Jr. John deeper. Jv»hn Devin. Hunce Ferguson. Jolni Kwing. JauiHH Maxwell. James Hrawford. Samuel MeColloch. James McCormick. Samuel (irass. John Gibson. Adam Stum[). Samuel Snodgrass. David Long. Alexander (>unningham Captain. James Poe. Fir fit lAentenant. Adum Harmone. En.sil>ert Mickt'y, Jr. ,Tnint>s Aiiviiis. .Iani<>s liaii^hliii. Wiliiain Scott. AlcxaiitlfT Starrit. William Tiinil)U'. Kr,l).'rt ('lark. Aihim < 'Uimiii^liam .JaiiH's iMitclit'li. ,>*maii. Pelrr Sluiir. William (ieorf^c Francis Nceshii. John Mitdicli. Samiit'l Haiiitali. John Haiuiaii. .folni Martin, John ( 'oclirun. Thomas (ronion. Thomas Finney. Andrew Harvey. John Parker. .\ndre\v DoiiaMson. John Wearham. Captain. Andrew I\IcKee. First Licvti-iKiHt. Matthew Ijaird. Second Lieuteuani. Alexander Lital. Ensii/n. [Vacancy.] J'rivate.s. Frederick Dooey, John White, (ieoi't^e Lital. William McChire, William Sprt)iit. John Watson. Fence Tion)^. ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. 681 .Tolin MpK«e. Hii^fli K»'iiM»'(ly. SuiiMU'l I^aird. Saimu'l R»M'(I. lM)ili[) Mill<>r. (it'or^H ( joiiu'i". laiiM'S Ralston. .MIcii Li't^pt-r. Williatii Appltjby, Hiif^h Stoop. Saiimcl ( )rr. ••aiiK's Hojjfc. Thomas Hea^ly. •laiiH's iSands. Saiimcl I'axtoii. Ilt'iiry Wist*, •ai'ol) Wiiigler. IMiillip Kimble, lliirtlt-y Wormley. Samut'l Sloiiii. .loliii Mc(HII. lohii l^iii'lianan. Smiihk'I ('allio(»i». Samuel Mann. James Lo^an. (ieorgti 8witslielm. Rol)ert Stephenson. William Frenc^h. James Love. Simon liinf^er. Thomas Williamson. Robert Weakly. .Jacob H ntchinson. Rawiin Seroj^tjs. Cnptatn. .iohn Lainl). , Ffisf Lieuttnitnl. .lames Floyd. Second JjieiUaiiant. [Vacant. I Ensiiin. William HartnLs. Privates. Andrew Emminger. Thomas Carmichael. Nicholas liore. .John liarr. John MehalVy. Al»ra,m Hide. William Patterson. Adam Critzer. Samnel More. .Iohn Hnstf)n. William Sloan. James McTeer. Matthew Kennedy. John Johnston. ffeorj.^e Rn|>ley. .leremiah Robertson. ( 'apt It in. Phillip Mattliias. First Lit iilfiiiint. Alexander Roljertsoii. ' a I 682 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF Second Lieutenant. John Reed. Ell. St (J II. Joseph IMc('oy. PHvate.s. John McKee. JaineH Kerr. Jolin Chain. Michael FontH. James Crosl)y. William Bell." William Henderson. JameH Rol)ertson. (ieorge Crane. James Kerr. Aaron Conlter. James lUcCollum. Daniel Barton. William Stuart. John Riihlle, Sr. Jacob Sellers. Samuel Barnet. William Black. James McCutchin. James McMeath. Adam Reed. James Dickey. Joseph McConnell. James Erwin. David Cargill. William Crocket. Robert Patterson. Richani Willson. John Lyon. Jt.'i ii Curry. :■■: TJttle. BeUjtiHiin Kipler. Tlioma.'^ Such. \ U'xaudi'r 'V'cdree. JaCO^ Plfilll : . Thomas Connor. James Bonar. Henry Carson. James Thompson. Andrew Feriier. Thomas McKee. Robert Moneypenny. William Upton. Lodwick Yator. J)avid Steel. Captain. James Addams. First Lieutenant. John Fleming. Senond Lieutenant. John Willson. Ensiyn. John Holt. Privates. .Tames Davidson. John Oliver. ASSOOIATOilS AND MILITIA. Williftiu Hooft. Robert Kiinihill. Elijah Caswell. .James ArniHtrong. John Carlisle. John Moore. Solomon Palmer. .John Tunner. •lohn Wason. James Limbo. Rol>ert Smith, (ieorj^e Bratten. James MoCoey. Samuel Prampton. Thonms Mitchell. Alexander McNit. John Kite. Matthew Taylor. ■\Viliiam Ken. William Drinin. James Thompson. Thomas Collins. Matthew Alder. David Walker. John Hagin. John Marsden. Andrew Johnston. James Caswell. William Young. 583 David Collinif). David Mc Briar. .Tames Guthrie. John Conrod Miner. Henry McCartney. Alexander Cunning. James Ervin, Jr. John Golding. James Kelly. James Boyd. First Lieutenant. John Eaton. Ensign. William Plannegin. Privates. Henry Reed. William Steel. David Russell. Audrey Dickey. John McKerny. Thomas Claney. James Rankin. Robert f-fordon. John Robisoa. Captain. William Blaine. First Lientfuant. George Black. Second Lieutenant. Samuel Shaw. En.fi f/n. Joseph Sharp. Ri •Sf" 584 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF Jnines Cameron. Michael Marshal. John McCallaster. John Ardery. John Baker. Joseph Childers. ('harles McCarty. William ftalbreath. Rol)ert Boyd. Robert McClurg. James Findley. John Douglass. Frivates. Hugh Gormly. John Mai'shal. William McClintock. James McClure. John Smith. • WilMaiii Brown. Robert Galbreath. Abram Johnsron. John McHride. David Martin. William Cunningham. Michael Rign. Joseph Davis. William Aker. Richard Kain. James Robison. Andrew Miller. William Crooks. JameH Nicholson. Cdptain. William liOng. First Lienfciiant. Joseph Pat ton. Second Lieutenant. Daniel McClain. Ensif/n. Peter Shaver. Privates'. William Newel. Hugh Bartley. Jofriah Colo. Joseph Lowry. (Tcorge Smith. John ^^cNulty. Charles Hart. FIFTH CLASS. Colonel. Arthur Buchanan. LibUtennnt Colonel. John Work, ' back from Lan""' ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. Major. Daviil Mitcliell. (''lsoii. William .\dams Andrew Kinkead. John r<>it l)iuavl«l HlniniffvlH. J'riMtr John Monvldc. H«'Hr\ lloc'v«>iil>MrK, Arthur Smir. Alt'vainltT McrliMtoeU, SauKio! Mritton. rliarh's (Ji))s«M). Hoh.iM Hanihill. liohcrt ("olToy. Amir«>\v Mi*Vt>an. William Hrvson. Muinplin'v M.mt^foinory. Fr»'»l<'rii'k l>«'llmK«'i"- Williiiiii Lat)i<>r. John Mc('liin>. I'^rain'ls DdiiaM. Ali>\aii(i(>r Klllott. .Ininos Ktii'iiH. William Maohiii. l"ilu'Mi'/»'i' l'\'r^jusoii, William Harrt-ii. .loiiit Mourn. Huhcrt l<',r\vin. .lamt's Kirkpat ri(^k. William llt'i'i'on. AHHJK lA'I'oHH AND MIMTIA, Mil .raiiM'H llMrron. KnlMTt JiliyHoii. U»»Im. John Turrfl I'lttrirk Kiiii^li»\v, Juliii McCnrii'l. \ i 'II III II In. TIlOIIIIIR (iiliMMM. iniHi t,ii nil niiiif. itoliii ( !((iol Ih'ih. Si I'ltnil l.hnlrnfnil. .)i(liin'nrR-'>ri. KulMM'tr |)||i||, .l/iiiift \Vi(ll(ir-,»'. • Nnlliiiii llfiy. 'PliifiiiHH (tonri'ir, Al(«xiiii(lfr l'«trlu-r. Holiflt MdlC II. Miry M.'(liiii.-. Hulllllfl I'flKllHOfl. ' S(iinin>l McMiirry. <<«MM'(()' iCilcy. (icor^^c |)<>t'l. Williiim I'lirk'T. Adam ( 'IcIIuikI. Aiith'iiiy lliiiuifk, MoHfK Kirk pill rifk Kolicrf llftiiy. .loliii I'dtloii, Sr. ('a fit n hi. .Iiiiiii'H S(iiii|»l»', "^ifk l^iisl l.ii nil nil III. Hicluinl l{oil^,'(rH. A' * rSirnn.i I l.ii nfi mml. .IdiiM'^ I'lciiiinif. E n-'ii/n. Ilt'iirv Millf-r. rm MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OP Privates. Alexander Boyd. Robert McMean. David Hoge. l^liillip (iilleii. J)avid Walker, "pressed waj?- .lohii Croiise, "pressed wag- oner" oner." James Sawers. James McMullen. Samuel Welch. William Duning, Samuel Clendening. John Heiiing. William Merormiek. Alexander Mortland, William Carothers. William Agnew. William Henry. Alexander Sanderson. John J)udils. Thoph McOonald. Charles Morrah. James (Tillillen. William White. Sanuiel l)a,vidson. David Clayton. John Dever. havid INLoody. llalrom Wright. Jacob Whitehead. William McC'racken. AVilliam (h-ossin. Thomas Pauley. Michael Quigley. Hrice Collins. Jont. Hiitton. Rol)ert (tray. Joseplj Hoyle. Alexander Cochran. William Huston. James Smith. Capfdhi. Jonathan Hobeson. First Lieutenant. James Dinican. iiecond IjieuttHant. Andrew Neelson. Entiif/n. Jolm Bell. Privates. Alexander Reed, Thomas Hole. Matthew ISlcTeer. Charles Pollock. Josei)h Mullin. John Ross. John liurns. John Sturgeon. William n.)ok. John Rankin. Alexander I'atterson. Benjamin Smaley. James (fallagher. James MeCulty. Daidel Anderson. John Kelly. Janu's Glenn, freorge More. James M"\'enan. James Coon. William McCallaster. .lolin Anderson. .James White. .Fames Willson. David Neely. .lacoh Kisler. Robert Landruni. Saiinitd Wiiai'ton. .fames (falioway. Walter Beatty. William Derbin. AI<'Xandei' Jacobs. .Ji.,!:ies M(Mfla('lilin. l)aviu Johnston. William I'leminj.?. .Tiimes Haslot. (jrilbert (^rnnil). ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA Fifth Battalion. ('(iptnin. Samiii'i lioliiday. Fir.sf JJ< utf)itint. ■losh IJrown. ii(:cinitt l.ieiitcniDit. Robert Means. Jiiisif/)!. John Campbell. J'riniffs. James ^[eCord. Jonas Balm. William McKnitt. John Neely. Samnel Mille^an. David More. Robert Graham. John (^'nmnun. John Allin. . (leor^e Calhoun. Richard (runsolo. John Monttjoinery. John Huston. John Camon. John (fallireath. Patriclv Connoly. .•$98 m 'IMI ■P I Sl.Mll Hattalio^ Captdfii: William Huston. First Lit nh ihinl. John Hin r. Srrdiiff l.irHiiuanf . George Stephenson. Kn.sh/ii. Walter McKlnny, "on a journey." US- Vol. XV. 594 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF .Tohn Hamilton. John Dickey. Petei Hawa. John Bard. Robert Crawford. James Knox. Hugh Wiley. Privates. George Hunter. William Montgomery. James Walker. Willinin Hays. William Pean. William Bard. William Cree. William liUeas. Fraiicis MrCjuoan. John Coulter. Thomas Boyd. Matthew White. Hugh I^aw. William McKee. .James Kerr. Thomas Barnet. Robert Pavvson. Samuel Ewing. John .famison. Henry Hently. Alexander Brown. Jolui Keilem. .Tames Nelson. Thonms Shaw. Sevknth Rk«iment. Captain. Edward Grimes. First Lit It ten ant. Daniel Hart. Second Lientennnt, John Neelson. Ensign. Benjamin Junkin. Privates. Joseph C-rormely. John Marshall. Michael Marshal. William Carson. William Blaine. Hugh McClintock. John Rea, Jr. John Elliott. John Smylie. Alexander Gaely. Moses Hays. Edward West. Henry U lass. Alexander McCoy. James Tl.ompson. John Nelson. John Nels (fooshead. John Ree«i. James Mclntire. Matthew Sharp. IN SEllVICE MARCH, 1778. SEVE.NTH CLASS. Colonel. Frederick Watts. Lieutenant Colon' /. James Johnston. Major. McHatton. First Battalk^n. Cnptai)!. Joseph Brady, "W. M." ■m 606 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OP First Lieuleiinnl. Isaac jMiller. SbcGvd Lieatenanl. James Stuart. Ensign. Jacob Miller. Ramiu'l Haker. .I<)st-l)li Saeket. John IMoCray. Alexander Nickle RolxM't liratten. Daniel La very. JanieH Allen, (teor^je Herry. David Mc('nne. D.miel Neevanss. Samuel Cooe. James Hays. Charles ]\Iao,lay, Senior. Robert Gibbs. Prioates. John Anderson. Robert J^ather. Jose pi 1 Alder. James IMciN^ml). • Henry Cowen. David .lenkins. Jolni (Jalhonn. William MciTofTof?. Rol)ert Montffoiiiery. Samuel jMontjfomery. Robert MeClean. John INfaelay. Samuel Walker. Skcom) Ha tt align. * Captain. Walter Denny. Fi/.'^r Lieutenant. Samuel Mather. iSccnnd Lieutenant. John Jjove. E)isif;n. Henry Hrooks. Christian Sansebaugh. Samuel Willson. Henry Jenj^er. James Willson. James Johnston. Prirafe.'i. William Gray. Daniel Gregory. David IiU8k. John Erwin. James Graham. ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. r»ij7 Andrew Cline, .hicob Kigly. David Allen. John Sharp. Michael ]\riller. John Leiuon, Jr. Hugh Doiigal. Henry Singer. William lilair, "coniniiSfSary of purchases." Alexander Cook. Ale.xander Sprout. TmUD 1? ATT A LI ox. ^ u m H V' First LibuteiKtnt. James Irwin, "ordered not to ninrch.' Second JjieuteiKint. John Willson, "went to the enuiu>.' Ell sign. John Mc('ormick. James Bryson. Ale.xander Mclntire. Andrew Bone. Matthew Allison. John Miller. William Marshall. Joseph Willson. Privates: Thomas Williamson. James (rutery. John Walker. Samuel Martin. William Cochran. Alexander McCtolium. Natlian Willson. FornTii Battalion. ('(ip/aiii. James McConal 7'7/.v^ Lieutenant. David Neelson. Second Lieutenant. James Hogle. En.sigii. William Airbuckle. ■■■^1 598 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF Matthew TMcTeer. Samuel Barnet. John Georjje. Levy Boweii. (Jharles Murray. Samuel Beatty. .lolia Organ. Robert Little. Joseph Gordon. Jo! Ill (Tall. Huijh Roljertsoii. Al)ram Wells. Joseph Poultney. Jacol) Easord. John Martin. Jolm Knox. David Walker. Peter Lantner. Charles Blair. Jain«'s Thompson. Thomas Peel. Privates. Alexander Reed. James Stuart. Jolni Whitmore. Robert Cam[)bell. John Field. Thomas Howard. .John White. Charles Clark. John Melliin. Cieor^e Albrifjht. Ueorj^e Shafton. ♦ William Stuart. Samuel Best. David Clay. William Cami>bell. John Anderson. Paul Trimer. Samuel Wiley. Moses Woods. Jauies Thompson William Reed. L. James Martin. Robert Buchanan. Thomas Brown. Joseph McKibben. Wdliam Mitchell. William Brown. Fifth Battalion. Captain. ', Thomas Alexander. First Lieutenunt. John Means. Second Lieutenant, John Wakefield. En-si f/n. Aaron ]More. Privates. John l^lair. John Martin. James Scott. William Galloway. James Martin. James Reed. ASSUCIATURS A.ND MILITIA. David Bi'owii. . A brain How. Alexander Jacobs. Landy Junken. Alexander McDonald. Richard Johnston. Wiiliani Johnston. William Hero. Hii^h McClellan. Robert Gardner. Georf^e Mitchell John Keever. John iMitchell. Thomas Crumb. John ("raig. Tobias Devers. Wiiliani Bratten. George Gal breath. Robert Fergue. John Gillesi)ie. William White. Jacob Server. David Coulter, Joseph Brown. John Role. George Meek. Jonathan Wallace. Phillip Davis, two lines. S Robert Patton. Alexander Bigger. Thomas Allison. James Patterson. Adam Willson. Samuel Erwin. James Calhoun. Alexander Matthers, Sixth Battalion. Cajifain. Robert McCoy. First Lienteiiant. Joseph Stevenson. Second Lieutenant. William Cessna. Ensign. Rol)ert Kyle. Private.'i. between the John (^'ock. M." James Mcjor. Robert Dickey. John Gibson. John Morrison. William Dunwoody. Matthew WilKson. Thomas Hogge. John Shields. Robert Stephenson. 599 m[ ■ ,t vU .sm Seventh Battalion. Ca/>tain. John Buchanon. 600 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OP First Lientenant. Joseph Neepei'. Second Lieutenant. Matthew McCay. Ensign. G-eorge Smiley, "onlered not to inarcii. ' Saiimel McClellaml. Daniel Stiianl. James Hodliins, John Riddle. Matthew Keir John Miller. James Hamilton. Samuel Neesbit. John Cowburn. William Shehan. Joseph KirUp.itrick. John Smith. Daviil McKee. Henry Keliry. Alexander Kelly. John Ross. George Ijogan. John ('ord. James Byard. Privates. Samuel Fisher. Rol)ert (jrruiiani. John Gamble. Daniel Marrit. Thomas Elliott. Patrick Kain. Alexander Murray, Esq, William Erwin. Henry Savage. Moses Kirkpatrick. Peter Patter.son. William MoKee. Archibald IMarrin. Robert Cumins. Thomas Willson. John Knikead. Andrew KinUead, Robert Neelson. Eighth Battalion. Captain. William Findley. First Lieutenant. All)ert Torrence. Second Lieutenant. John Carr. Ensign. [Vacancy. ] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. 601 Henry (toocI. Williiiin Heiitty. l)(Mi.i»iiiiin Davisi. Jacol) 8nirt (^uif^Iey. Secii'tKl Lii-atinant. William Strain. Kii.sif/ii. John Jiaiichland. Thomas Morrah. James Larher. I'riratt.s William Kelly. ; William T h o ni pson. m '4 ¥ eo9 MISCELLANEOUS HOLLS OF William Donald. William fTilmore. James Mackey. Neai Judfje. Jacob Fry. Alexander Morraii. James Wright. Jolin McCiine. David Wills. Robert Mitchell. John ^Vhite. Kichard Morrah. William Steel. Jolin Carlisle. John Wallace. Alexander Happer. David Mahaiin. John Pjrwin. William Montgomery. Aliraham Smith. Thomas McClelland. David Wlierry. Samnel Alitchell. Thomas Snodgrass. Archiliald Mahann. Robert Johnson. Second Battaliojj. Cajitnin. Charles Leeper. First Lieutenant. [Vacancy. ] Second Lieutenant. John McGinnefe, "ordered not to march.' Enaif/n. Samuel Davidson. ' Hugh Trusdale. William Lindsay. Andrew (iallowy. John Pollock. William Brown. William Love. (Teorge Smyth. William Henry. Andrew Mitchell. Privates. James McFarlin. Joshua IVfarlin. Ralph Lawson. Jacob Kigly. John Henry. Francis Hurck. William Deney. John Mitchell. James Lemon. Third Battalion. Captain. Robert Sander.son. ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. First Lienteudut. Samuel Aguew, "ordered not to inarrh." Second Lh'utp}innt. Samuel Huston. Ensiijii. Brooks, ''ordt'i'cd not to nuircli. U03 Williaiu avei-ty. William Drinnen. Thonifv- A ' inti. ^' . I .on. unel. nas "idart. A; ir Bun-h field. l^avid FJlison. Aclorus Scouten. John Brown. Datdel Mei'leland. John Anderson. William ]\Iark. John B(U'hanan. Fourth Battalion. Captain. Robei't McTeer. First Lieutenant. John McMahan. Second Lieutenant. Samuel Arbuckle. Ensign. AVilliam Reay. Pricates. John MoCny. William Thojupson. William Orr. C^hristopher Berackman. James Mf)or. John < 'ollens. John ( 'rain. William Chenet. Denis (.'hristie. Edward Erwin. Georire White. George Gray. 'it'' M. . m\ MIMdKI.I.AXKors |{()M,S Ol' Ni cliiH Mint CM. l'"ili('M<'/'<'r I ,i»rn\i'r. .1,1 lll<'^ i 'olUT .liimcM Kiildliv .liilni t 'diliiiiv 'l'l\oni(i>< « uiIIi'iIkh'. .loliii MorgMii. K>lt.>r( WiilU.T. .SiMiiifl Mii<|| Tl i<)niii< KiiwIiiihI. Wil ;i\\\ ( "iiviiiiliim. .I.inii"^ Tun lor S.nwiii'l Mcl'llv MiH'. .lulll) H((>^•^•^. .Inlin I'Imimh. .lani.'s Kiit.llo, Hr. .Iniiii'M Wi'lls. .lolni AndfTHoii .liniii'M hiiK'H. .lu'm H(i>iM'. Ilii^li I Icndi'i'soii. II ii;li Met '(iniiicU. Willitiiii Miii'lin l{i)lii>ft M(>(')iliiuiiit. JlllMCH <4il),m)||. I'llTII MATTAMON. ' 'npfttin. (George Hi'll. hi ) !-l l.ii lilt 11(1 iif. .loscpli \i)mi ^V(■<>/^/ f.if nil limit. Mnrsliiil Siiiiilry. Knst'f/ih .l.ph (\irl»it. .Ta'iir< JohnxtoM. Knianiit'l (loiislow. Tl iniilMs Hr !«:»,'• .\ It'Naiulcr lUair. l-'raniMs ( 'lark. Adam Willson, .lanu's Me D.uvt'lj. llili;li lifard. Mo^t's ThimiitS'tn. Androw L-s('i)ti Mill<>^an. .loliii .V Iford. .lann's ( 'oritimrs. Patrick Nn^cnt. Ht'iif\ Montno; ii. IN't.T Alh>n. ASSOCIATOHM ANI» .MIM TIA. .|i>llM liU'WII. fSitllMK'l (i ri.'l' Williniii IhiKlmi. .loliit < 'lily. .loiiM I 'niiiplii'll W III III Ivi'll Ctllrli I'tirscI III iMiil ( lii'W Kfilfv U' I'i'i'l A imIi'I'^'iu .lull 11 W'iiihI UuIm-iI KiiKJHay. Ali'vniiiii'i' Miiliniiii AIi'MiihIi'I' Kiili't'tMuii WoImtI Mc( 'jcjliillil I) II \'ii'Isuii. Hii(^li Mi'^ill. 005 % M f*j<*a «<•-; ii* * T .l(»st'|»li Kiclii'v. Hciijmiiiii .IcITtTii's. Williiiiii lliisiuii. Ciirisi iini I'ryly. W illiii III .Iiiicf, < Miiirlt's lliiidi'ii. Wiiliiiiii ( 'oliiini, 'l'l|nlll/is Ki'lllli'ijy, Williiiiii M.-Kiiill, .]i Mill t lit'w N'mili'iir. Kolirrt Ciildwi'll. si'|.li MiU'lit II A |l'.VUIlln'IlH(ill. if . .^^n ; • KohiTt llt'lllV. BF<:VENTII HA'rrALlo.N 'n ('(iptiiili. ioiiiti-< ( 'link. % GOfi MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF James Offleer. Robert Wiley. Saiiiul Harnhill. Jaiues Cai'st)ii. John McKebe. William Kerr. Henry Skivinton. Robert Murray, .loiin A[c(;nrry. .Iosei)ii Kilpatrick. Willinm Mnri)liy. Mattliew Mcliride. Mioliael WaJter.s. John Wrifj;ht. William MoKebe. William T^oijan. Thomas Townslev Fir fit Lieutenant. William Neelson. Second Lieutenant. Samuel Whitacre. Ensign. Tliomas Watson. I^tivares. Ueorge Dougla.x. John Cree. Robert Holliday. Robert CiarretT. John Mitchell. Josepli l*atten. Joseph ShieUls. Matthew Mr.rrison. Miehael Haskins. Alexander Maxwell. Geor;^*' ^liller. Ri('liariii. Thomas Askey. Ff'i'nt Lieutenant. .Alexander Nicholas. i^hrolid J.ii litflliint . Samuel Walker. Thomas Martin. W. S. George Hamilton. .I«)ini Hrown. J(,seph Ferguson. Rol)ert Anderson. Jolni Hagelby. William Stiphinscm. .lolin Reen. Vritates. Thomas Clark. William (tuin. Hu^h McHeney. John Mair. .John Work. William Wooils. SEiMJND BATTALION. First Litntfnant. JaiiieH David^^un. Oil A h \ .,f 1 91i(' II y 619 MISCElJiAiNEOUS ROLLS OF Ensign. William Woods. William Smiloy. ('liailt's Uoaii. William RIcClure. William RtM'tl. Roboit Till on I Pn'raks. Coiinxl Jiimpcr. Joseph Kdiiionson. (icoif^c M<'( 'hire. William (.jalltreiitlt THIRD BATTALlOiN. John Hrison. Martin Herinnii. Thomas Hciidfrson. J'h'iuiti's. Williatn IMcIMfcii. Joshua Armst ron^f. 44--%- FOURTH liATTALlON ('apt a in. V David }^)\vl. ' Sei-oiid Jjifiifduint. Samuel Hnlin^. Knsi(]ti. Abram Willson. ^ Privates: iioorirti Grimes. Abraham Parker. RanoUl Chaml)t>r8. William Work. ( Thomas I\L'Roy. Georj^e Foots. V , .lanu's l^^rwin. John Onnnintjhnm. ' 1 David Steel. Frederick Swagerty. i Simon Snialy. John liowen. 1 i Joliii Patterson. Samn.'l Tlidl. ■' i Anthony Trimer. John Robertson. FIFTH HATTALION First Lieut) iiaiit. 1 1 1 1 Andrew Briggs. ASSOCIATURS AND MILITIA. John McDadt'. John (.)hv(*r. VVilhiim Aloivlaud. Duiicaii (Janieron. William IVIartiii. Kilward MrSwinc James Hrf)\vn. William Miller. Joiiu 8i^li'i*. Privates. Robert McHar^. Andrew 8hara. Hu^h Hut/ JjientfiKint. Neal McCoy. Prioates. Daniel Hurley. .)ose{)h Carbury. George B!air. James Henderson. James Dickson. Robert Boyle, lohn Baird. Robert Kenady. Joseph Wissbey. Joseph Colter. John Taylor. FIFTH BATTALION. First Lieutenant. .lames Dickson. Second Lieutenant. Thomas Blnir. Privates. Robert Hutcheson. John Lyon. Joseph rralloway. Rf»bert Cami)l)ell. David Cars well. Samuel Caver. ASSOCIATOKS A>D iMIJJTIA. SIXTH BATTALION. (Jnpfaiii. SamiM'l Patt«'ii. ^Second Lifilt>-)iniit. Ezt'kk'l Suiiiplc. AfosHs Pauf^lnTty. Willifiiii l*)it ttTSoii. Jolm Mattliiiis, weaver. Natluiri McDowell. Tiioiiias Howard. Wiliiaiii ypi'ir. Henjaiuiu Eiliot. Williaiii Lowre, .Tr. A Ijraham Ro.senbury. Pticfitf-s. (iideori John. Joseph Ariu.stioujj. Thomas Kiukcad. John iJrantl. Henry Williamson. Henry ^larshal. John MfKinney. Wiliiani Kohert.son. SEVENTH BATTALION. (Japtaiii. Robeit Sanderson. 617 "I ^ ^'^l •■■ ■■ \; Robert MoKeb Pricates. David Mof*lure, Esq. EIGHTH FiATTALION. First Lieutenant. Adam Harnionv. Samuel McColloch. William Sharp. Privates. George Lamb. hi mti Ml8i i;! I,AMHM M nnl,l,s! n|i' IN Rl'ia 111 .in \ lrT« \^i\\ ill Mivnuhiur John Hri-iVTi. A v., Hill .1< hn Tuvtyov UohiM t Nli'plliMJXOM. Willirtiw Kouuoy. .Irti'oh Atoliijwou. Srtmm^l Mitohol ^jMMI•M ji'l MTI'IV .tnlili Hm((I< .ImIIH"! M'lifc .lllllM- IM-Mlll AHMIM'IA IMKH ANil MIIJ'f'fA. Til I UK HATTAlilMN /'Vrv/ l.hnliniihil ih'iiifth l»l'lIM I\IU .If' I HlM'fll MS'ITa I.IOM WllliMltl Moll Wlllldlll ll'U.ll IMOII Jill Ml liVMIl \ Id liMiiv TmiiIK'h. /'//•' t,h nil iinni A liVMii'lff H/i(«'M«'pf( Hi'iiiml I ,h nil mi nl JnlM. M....i.-U 'Oil. William llolit. ,uii('ri('U Paras, (fcoij^^c Hcin'tit'ltl. Hohcit l\»>rr. Pi i rut I s .lames Swan. Andrew Maird. (Mnirit's ( 'iinmiins SKVbNTll M.VTTALION. i^V ('(uif/ I, if nt< nant- Sauuiel Sluiw. J'lh'dfrs. .T«>lm .Mcrnllt>st»M-, James Mo<'alst«'r. ^r t»St'S Isaac Winu. t'ren. F,I(*HTH HATTAIJON. /'n'rtiff. Hu«li (rnlT. 1:!! AHHOClATons AM) MILITIA. m 0T^MI5i:HLANl) COl'NTV MIIJTTA, 177H I Persons ill iicliiiil st-i-vicc, cliirllv n- Milisl it ill t-.s, (liiriiiif ( lirct" sc VI 'III I culls < r I iiiifs in 11 ir \iiiv ITis. | I^IKS'i' CAM.. .loliii llnnni>ri)\ WillifHii ( 'itnrl. 'rilOimis Srckrt t. .loliii Ifarniiill. A I'l'liilitiiil Mart in Willium (";'•! .Iof«'|>li Al rniiif' r. Pill lick itoiniKi. Willium Hiiliiit'i. .losrpli NncUci f /'Va.sV fldltn/i'ni. .ioliii Still. J'nt lick W.l.liiiK W illiain K.'li' .loiili < toi'tioii. AikIii'w ( 'iiiiiiiiiiiM, .loilll TmIc. A Ic.vninliT M(( '((iiiiif! jiinics .liisl i( Diivjij iMdi-iisuii Wolicrt iSurnliill Sii<)ii(/(i)i(l TliiiMl(l < 'iiinplx'll. 'I'll. .inns Ciinipl).'!!. Mat 1 lieu HoLfi-rs. Kviin Miii.scal. Mill t hew ( 'ninniiiiH. .\n(lfe\v Donniild. .lames >>tatl'oril. William Wills., n. J'atrinU Lnv.rty. Joliii Moor, .fohn Poinnian. Saninei Mill.-r. llol...rt MiK-lM^i. William (tillespJH. .lames ( 'iippies. Hiimnel Mctii'e. Arcliilial.l Mart in. 'J'lnnnas ( 'nnnini^lia.in. Nicholas Hrav Daniel .Murphy Fdiirtfi (ind Fil'lh liiiti,,ii,,iis .I()l\n Anth'ison Mark .McDoweJ .\. (ilass. (tt'orye Dornian. I?ol>ert ('ai-naiiaii ( 'hai-le- ('lariv. .lohn .M(M'lean l)a\ id ( 'la vton. Charh'S McGownn Captain WillianiH, ■ \ I lii (jiii MISrF:LLANKOUS ROLLS OF lli<-liar(i (Juuuiughain. Miittliew Neelj', Patrick Killen. BarthokdiH'w J)avis. John Cole. Jt>seph Davis. Neai McCoy. Tlioinas Adam. Alexander Reetl. David JcnkinM. .lolin Wijj;al. James Burns. Oeorge J.,o\vdon. A lexander (lordon .liimt's Robertson. Patrick Cowen. Robert Clark. William Kllwood. Robert 8t (laril. Hixth Battalion. Hans Lackey. Patrick Hi^jgins. Seventh liattalhm. Alexander Eaknian. Samuel (!ole. Jo. u Davis. John Pickens. John Meloy. Thomas Woodward. Kif/hth IiattaHnH: William Snnth. William Jones. William INlentootli. Moses McCirew. Jsathaniel I'oints. George McHeney. David Linch. Robert Dorman. Walker Sess. Daniel liaverv. SECOND CALL. First linttalion. ThoiiiMs llerr. William Witherow. Secotiff and Tliird li(itt(//i>ins. William Jauu^son. John Thompson. Joseph Mes^er. Christian l^rauen. Thouuis ( 'onner. John. .\rmstr«)n. Eiijhth /{id /a/ in,,. Isaac Hran. Morii' Meiiiaw. Roliert Stooph. (-ttMtiX'" Lovvdf'n. CUMBERLAND C()F.^T^ -UILITIA OFFl' KRS. iTTf Jnnn's Dnnlap. .\i thur Hni'iianan Frederick Watt:-. •^ 'i Ctithhert-(in J i;..iiias (iilison "'it 'J i lied by the Field oilicers of such Battalion, accordinj^ to the K.xif^ency of their respective comi)anies, in i)ayin}j the several Persons for Instruc- tion and Attendance, Colours, J)rums, Drummers and Fife>'S, in the lirst place; tlien in assisting those Associators who are unable to provide themselves wirli Arms. Accoutrements, and Clothing. We. who.-e names are hereunto j^nbscribed, do aj^ree to the al)ove, and do respectively promise to pay the several sums an- nexed toour luimes, for the usesand Purposes above expressed. I'ersims Xain'.s. Sum /»/■ Week. IStini Ad ranucd, Thomas Ca.lwalader, Captain Charles 8tuart, Mr.s Johnson, Miss .lohnson. Miss Watso:i. Patrick Miller, .Tohn (vottringer ^Ir.s. Ritchie. Mrs. Hopkinson. Mr. Humphreys, Mr. Jone.->, l>aniel Hmith, ( 'apfain Timnu)ns, John La.d Howell, ,Ta>*ies Haiiiilton. Ksq., .!-[,. P- it. Cliarles Marshall, 40- Vol. XV 10> Three pountl.s. 2s. 20Shiiling.s. 2s. Od. 20 Shillings. 2.S Od. 20 Shillipgs. 2s. Gd. 5 Shillings. Is 5 Shilling>. ys. 30 Shillings. 2s. Od. 22s. OtI. Three Dollars 2s. 0(1. 7s. Oil. One Dollar. 7s. Od. Three pounds. Is. Ten Shillings. 3s. Thirty Shillings. •")*. Forty-live Shillings. 2s. Od. Twenty Shillings. Three Pounds. Twelve ]'oun«is. Twelve I'ounds. Three Pound>. Total, £47. Ijs. 411 MU I ^ 14,1 !,„l 'ifS fi| 62C MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OP l^lt'nse to i)ay To C'aptaiii Dnlauy the suiii of forty-seven pounds lifteeu shillijigs, the collection J'or South Ward as above. Jf>HX CADVVAIiAnKH. To Mr. John Nksbit, April L"), IT70. CAPTAIN ROLAND S ( COMPANY- 1TT5. TJie Assoeiotors of Leacock toicnship, JAiiicaster connti/, htlnnfi- iu(j to Captain Roldnd^s Compani/. A.ssuviated Ht/i day of July, 1775. James Scott [in Leacock^. Henry 8wope. (xt-orge Lyne. Aliralmm Lyne. Stotle Weaver. Sicinont Shower. Daniel Swope. Joseph T^iggart. David Center. William I^yne. Peter El)y. Peter Eby, Jr. Jact)b Hauler. John Roland. John Moor. Adam Swope. Henry Foltz. Cieorge Finfrock. Martin Hillar. Adam Rombarger. Jacob Bear [listed]. John Hotts. Adam Hoofstetter. Samuel Eby. John Hiller. Henrv El) v. Emanuel Carpenter [of &irl Patrick Connel [of Leai-nck townshij)]. William McCormick [liste. Lieutenant. William ( '(irutliHi>, (lischarjftMl Jaiiimry u. 1777. Ensiijn. Thomas Horner. Pricates. .lames Doak. Kol)ert Lattiniore. Wiliiaiii Matlit. Michael Malloy. Alexander V'aiihan. William Kaiins. John ( 'lyde, (liseliar^jed Jan- Thomas Herron. nary 17, 1777. John Horner. ■James LaTtiiiiore. John Walker. IrJenjamui Stuart. Josepli IJkens. INloses Campbell, discharfied I>aniel MeMidhn. January 17, 1777. John McFadden. James Boyd. George Gray. Moses vJan^leton. Rev. Ml'. Joini Rosshrn^^h, dis- I'hart^ed January 13, 1777. Robert Doak. .bihn Overshuuer. John Humes, Moses Cronklton. Jolni Brisban, di-scharged Jan- uary 14, 1777. [In addition to the above account we liave wliat follows, as of importance in this coiniection. | Dfctinlh r 2o, 1770. An arconnt of dioik// jxiiil fm xUt to inij coinjKxnii^ Fifteen Ixishtls, to the niKlenniihed /lersons (it 7,s'. (W. fnishel and the rarriaije Is. (id. from PhiladelpJna to Allen townshii). Colonel Si^jfried, to \ bushel. Ailjutant 13oid, toi bushel. i 628 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF Lieutenant Cnriithers, to h bushel. Eiisif^n Horner, to i bus^liel. James Doak, to ^ bushel. Mo.se.s Canj?leton, to i bushel. Wilhaui Kairns. to jt Ijushel. William Hart, to ^ bushel. JoiiM Clyd, to i Vjushej. Robert Jjattimore, lo \ bushel, (feorge Gray, to i bushel. Thomas Herron, to ^ bushel. .Tauies Lattimore, to ^ bushel. .John Walker, to i bushel. William Mafflt, to k l)ushel. Benjamin Stuart, to h bushel. Joseph Likens, to \ bushel. Moses Campbell, to h bushel! Daniel McMuUiu, to i bushel. Michael Milloy, to i bushel. Robert Doak, to k bushel. Patrick Ryan, to i bushel salt. John Overshinier, to ^ bushel. John McFadden, to k bushel. W^illiam McConnel, to i Itushel. John Horner, to i bushel. Alexander Heard, to ^ bushel. John Humes, to ^ bushel. Alexander Vauhan, to k bushel. Memorandum of the Time that a Part of Colonel Tre.sspauli Battalion of Militiii under (Command of Lieutenant Colonel Siegfried entered the service. Lieutenant Colonel & all that Division of Said Battalion entered the service the 14tli day of Decenil)ei', ITTG. Such persons only excepted as is aftermen- tioned. •John Humes, the 31st of December, 177G. Alexander Beard, the 6th day of January, 1777. William Morrison, the KJth day of January, 1777. Time of entry of Lieutenant Robert Hays' company was Jan- uary G, 1776. ASSOCIATORS A.ND MILITIA. THE FLYING CAMP. "- 1776. [Althout;li Pennsylvania fnrnishetl, apart from the three State Ret?inients, tour thousand five hundred troops for the so-called "Flying Caiiip," it has been impossible up to the pre- sent time to fuid the names of more than live hundred officers and men. It is hoped, iiowever, that with the increased interest recently taken in hunting up the records of a patriotic ances- try, much may be discovered and preserved It is jjreatly to be ret^retted that the information herewith given is so meagre. J FIRST LANCASTER COUNTY BATTALION. First Battalion of the Flying C(U)ip of Lancaster county, Penn- sylvuuiit — 177 6^ %^ '5?,^ 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, N.Y. 14S80 (716) 873-4503 fef^^ ^^ "*" ^/9 ^f >> ' I 680 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OP Second Company. Capluiti. — James Wutsoii. First Lieutenant.— Thomas Lindsay. Second Lieutenant. — Robert Ct>leman. Third Iiieutenant.— Matthew Swan. Third Cumpani/. Captain.— Jacob Kiotz, promoted. J? irst Iiieutenant. -Tliomas Robinson, promoted. Second Lieutenant. — Joiin Ottnipl)ell. Third Lieutenant. — Andrew ISoggs, discharged on account of wounds received at Long Island Third Lieutenant.— Thomas Whitmore, promoted from ser- geant. Fourth Company. Captain. — George Graeflf. First Lieutenant.— Conrad Connor. Second Lieutenant.— Dorringtou Wilson. Third Lieutenant— WilHam Calhoun. Fifth Compa7iy. (!7aptain. —John Reed. First Lieutenant.— James Collier. Second Lieutenant. —John (lilchrist, discliarge<1 August 14, 177G, on acount of wound in right arm. Third Lieutenant.— Thonuis Johnston, promoted second lieu- tenant. Tliird Lieutenant. —John Cochran, from sergeant. Sixth Com])anp. Captain. —Daniel Oldenbruck. First Jjieutenant.—Ludwig Meyer, promoted to Klotz's com- pany. Second Lieutenant. —William McCnliough. Third Lieutenant.— Kenjaunn Fickle, discharged on account of wound. Tlurd Lieutenant.— John Rohrer, from sergeant. Seventh Comi)any. Captain. -Joseph Work. First Lieutenant.— Patrick Hays, discljarged for • Peter Cipher. ' Patrick l^onnelly. Christopher Ketley. Corporals. v^ (-hristopher Taylor. Samuel Boude. John Barber. Privates Detachment of Captain Watson'' s Company. William Steel. Alexander Scott. William Walker. John McKnight. John Polk. John Steel. William Rohb. Jau.eH Calhoon. Andrew Ciimmings. John Pegau. ';•■': »i 632 MISCELLAI^EOUS ROLLS OF John Thumpson. Daniel Curmichael. John Miller. Robert Black. Samuel Ankrim. John Clark. Hugh Caldwell. Pettis Haulin. John Post. William McGrii;;er. SECOND LANCASTER COUNTY BATTALION. Second Battalion of the Flying Camp of Lancaster County, Penn- sylvania, 1770. Colonel. Matthias Slough. CAPTAIN JACOB KLOTZ S COMPANY, ()/' Colonel Matthias Slough's Battalion of the Flying Camp, July t<, 1776. Lieutenant. Lmhvig Meyer. Prioates. Laurence Manning. Oeorge Clay. Nicholas Hutchison. William Long. Henry Illiger. Jacob Hacketswiller. Andrew Bower. John Hysinger. Anthony Anient. Jacob Moss. Jacob Bnxler. Jacob Hustater. John Laub. Matthias Keller. Henry Miller. John Burg. Christopher Shertzer. Philip Klime. John Johnson. John Parcifull. Abraham Ribhlet. John Favourite. George Wallace. Henry Bose. Jacob Ferree. Jaci)b Lubly. Adam Dambach. John Weller. I>aniel Glazier. Benjamin Fickle. Christopher Bower. Peter Dunkle. William Keller. Joiiii Shertzer. ASSOCIATORS A^D MILITIA. 6;^ Hugh McGlouKhlin. John Wygant. Andrew Shrenk. Jacob Brttndt. Philip Kutz. John Mark. George Wolfe. John Belloiigh. Stephen Rine. Joiin PhiiipH. Edward Kindry. Christian Pnttenstone. David Dukart. James Turner. Christian Ebernian. Peter Galley. Joseph McCurdy. , Philip Grupe. Barnet Martin. James Burk. Adam Goodingberger. Samuel (^arson. Michael Trislar. Jacob Springer. Edward Madden. John Funk. Cliristopher Ling. Adam Lohrman. John Hoffman. John Murray. John Dougherty. Alexander Hill. Zacharias Hill. Simon Yandes. Sebastian MoWart. Thomas Williams, Ludwick Miller. Matthias Hoke. Christian Sternman. John Meyer. John Rickle. James Hurace. Ca.'iner Peter. James Stewanl. John Fisler. Christian Grube. John Rutzel. Robert McCurdy. ^^1 '1 BERKS COUNTY BATTALION. A Return of Officers in Colonel Haller's liattalion of the Flijivf/ Camp, October 5, 1770. Colonel. Henry Haller. Lieutenant Colonel. Nicholas Lotz, prisoner August 20, 1770; discharged Septeinl)er 10, 1779. Major. Edward Burd, prisoner, .Vngtist '.jO, 1770. Qnarternin.ster. Lieutenant Paul Kerber, recruiting at Amboy. '."t ¥ mi MiSCEJ.LANEOUS ROLLS OF first Com pant/. Cai)tjviii. — .los«'|)h Hiester. Euisi^ii. — Nirliolas Hrowii, at home, s^ick. Hecomf Compani/. (Ja|>tuin.- Jacob (iraule. Third Company. (^il>taiii. - (it'or^»» May. Kusigu. — Jacol) l)ick. Fourth Company. ("aptain. —Jacob Maurer, taktMi prisoner at Loii^; lsl;ine Sul. Robert Lyle. John MiiMagh. Alexander 8illyman. Samuel McFarren. Thomas Miller, John Ross. Peter Middauuh. James Symenton. Richard Overlield Joseph Martin. James Hyndshaw. Captain Saylefs Company (Captain Adam litahler). Andrew Keifer. Frederick Wilhelm. (ieorge Onangst. George Sheively. Philip Arndt. M. Gress. Henry Weidnecht. John Arndt. John Keller. - Harnet Miller. Isaac Shoemaker. Joseph Chass. II 'M YORK COUNTY HATTALION. Officers of the Flying Cam}) of York County^ Pennsylvania. Colonel. Michael Swope. Lietitenaiit Colonel. Rol)ert Stevenson. Major. William Hailey. First Company. Captain. — Micliael Schineiser. First Lieutenant.— Zachpriah ShugJirt. Second Lientenan*". — Andrew Robinson, Ensign. —William Wayne. • Second Company. • Captain. —Gei'hart Graeff. Lieutenant. Kauffman. Ensign. —Daniel McCollom. ' H^ nns MISC'KM.ANKOFR ROT.LS OP Third CnnifHiny. r'aptiiin. - Jiu'oh I)ritt. First liii'iitfiiHiit. Hayinillcr. Ht'i'oiHl lii«Mil«'iiniit. — -Cluytoii. it ail I. - < 'lii'ist iaii Siak«'. First I iiiMiifiiaiit. — ( 'oriM'iiiis Slu'rilT. >H)>c«)uil LitMitcniiiil. - Jaroh iioit/.iiiK*'r. I'iiisi^ii. ,la<'i)ii Hariiil/.. FifHi ('mil finny. <'Mptain. -Jolm M<*l)it. Eii/ht/i Com fid II If. Caj>taiu. Williams. lMin.AI>KL!MnA AHS()< 'I ATOKS-ITTO. nfflcfis inif? mill " Ih/oiii/iii!/ to thi- (Uiji (iiiif Liberti/,'' in. service Diciinhfr 04, 17T(). Jolm Mayard. Jr. (Jiitlil)ert Laiuler.s. John (iriuler. Adam Hnniner. Christian Kerap. (■harles Wharton.- Fenix Hn>{iie8. Thomns Mensnc Charles William P^ale. William McSparren, AWHOCIATOIIS AND MIMTIA. cm A)>rHhaiii I>iihoiH. JiiHt iniiiii Fox. John < 'iirt JH. .loltn l''rt>inlM'rj{«"'- Joliii l»i»'k«'y. .loliii iicml. .lilllD-S Hcot t. Huiiiiirl I\I Ill-ray. .lulm Sniirwnlt'r. llniry liiiiiil. Kdwjircl l{<>lii TtH. Joliii Alcxniiil*'!'. Zt'lHiiiiiili l>ji\'iteli<>r. .ioliii Riley. William Mfnn^'. Marshal Kiinion. Danit-I flannah. JaiiH's Wclc.il. Nicholas Pallas. Thomas Fisher. Johs Willis, .lohn ( tovun. Tiiomas Dickson. John Tatcin. Natlian Dawson. Aaron Vimiiorn. Mi.'iuu'l (iitts. John Catlcniiani. John DcarinK- liiiwrcMca Hiirn«iy. |)(iiii<'| \'(in V'oorhis. ,\inlif,v .Nelson. Man I Tate. I'll will Miles. John < iillanl. John Ki'ooks. William Siiiit li. 'IMioma^' ( 'iiniiiiini^H. Joiui Diivis. William Wooii. John Itryan. J)aniel Mickhain. .lohn Daker. .lames Odeaii. George HllJlle. Thomas .Morgan. .John ,\ lexHiKJcr. William HaversHck. (ieor(.jc Dowey. Haiiiiicl I. acock. Nicholas (r)inei. Jereiiiinh Jackcon. I'eter Kaillho. Christ ian Owl. .lolin Darker. C/hanison Wood. John Willis. Eli A ski II. Cornelius Calahan. Tiiomas Wvlie. CAPTAIN DANIEL KYSTKR S COMPANY. Front, York counti/. In .senu'cit in thf Jersejjs from Stpteniher, 17TU, to Jnnnari/, 1777. Philip Miller. Peter Kieter. John Sliiver. J a col I Decker, Jr. rteoi-f^e Foillk. Jacob Loiit{. .'nt m lil m IS 640 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLH OF I'liiil Driiy. Atliini S\v«'iK«'r. ViiU'iitiiH* StaiT. Andrew Zit'i^ltT. HiM-Mitiii oliiM-dorlT. John Ebiirr. •loliii S(dit>iti>i-. Jiicol) lliidcr. Nit'li«)laM Mt'VtT. litTiiian Eiiifrick. .lacoli (r Wt'i-fcl. Ahrahaiii Jjfnirit/,. Antliony Zidnicr. ti*'l)ast ian llt>rl). Ahrahiini IliM-h. Ch^i^t ian (ifi-her. 1 «'lonj;. I'hiiip SIdver. i 1 Huber. Ciiristian KeilT. Jolni Hcliuh'r. (h'orjfe Kt'isK. Michatd H«'idriiy. Micluiol Carl. Pliilip Wanemaoher. (ieorjje Obenlorff. MISCELLANEOUS LIST Of Ojfivtra a nd Men— liattal ions not piDen—servhitf in the Flying Camp at Long Island i)i August, 1776. Christian l^uijjtjle. (ieorge Kleber. Jacob Klin{?nuin. Alexander Duncan, sergeant, Cumberland county. Christian Kettele. Richard Ciirrie, died September 10, 1776, at Philadelphia Solomon Parke, Philadelphia. William Huckle. A8S0C1AT0RH AND MILITIA. Ml Pury. Namii'fl MrOiiiiH'HH, ••tiMi^ii ; ('olom-l William Montgomery. - - - Kin((, captHiii. KliHJia (H-ady, t'lisi^n, (*aptaiii KIii^^'h company. rt'atiiaii S«>ll«>i'h, «*iiNi((n, IMiihulflphia. Ijcuiiard Kiclit«'r, (II.mI July 10, 17»M. Ml It- of Captain Ntnkc's ('onij)finy of ('nli)Ufl Ntrnpe's liattalinn of /^'fi/iii!/ Camp taken priHoner nt Fort Washiuijlon, Not'ember I*»*t«)r Ilaak. Honry (Jounselman David Park»»r. }liif;li DoltbiiiK. .I(»lin Hti'ohnian. (Jliristiaii Htroluiian. Jam«>s Day. J(»H«ipli lTi)d«gfafT. Daniel Miller. tierj/eaiits. John Dicks. Corpot nl. John Ad'iiin. Privates. James Dohhins. Henry Miller, residing in Vir* -,; ginia in 1^30. JameH Herry. Henry HolT. Daniel Hliiiltze. Williuni JjiikenH, negro, waiter in the company. CAPTAIN MULLAN'S COMPANY OF MARINE8-1770. [The following mu»ter rolls appear in a book wliich contains also the minntes of a Masonic Lodge which met at the Tnn Tavern on Water Street, Philadelplda, Ixginning with tlie year 1749. Robert Mullan.it seems was a member of this Lodge, Proprietor of the Tavern, antl Captain of the Company of Marines, the Muster Rolls of which are here given. The l)ook was found at "Mill Bank," formerly the residence of Nathan Sellers, in Upper Darby near Phila MILITIA. 643 .fames Stevenson. August 22, 1776. Votie Gawilen, September 9, 1T70. Thomas Murphy, September 2, 1776. Robert Work, August 10, 1776. Patrick Quigley, July 16, 1776. Mark Sullivan, September 10, 1776. Jolin McFall, August 5, 1776. William Stone, September 5, 1770. Stephen Archer, August 13, 1776. James Cane, September 9, 1770. Daniel MoCnrty, turned over to A. Doria. August 10, 1776. Michael Kelly, September 12, 1776. Neil Farron, August 10, 1776. William Bv^auchamand, September 4, 1776. Henry Deliurt, Sejitember 2, 1776. William Campin, September 11, 1776. John Speer, August 16, 1776. George Lafberry, August o, 1776. Jacob (Tuy, .■\ugu."«t 19, 1776. Francis Quin, August 15, 1770. Owen Ward, turned over to A. Doria August 4, 1776. Robert Douglas, September 2, 1770. John McCiure, August 16. 1776. John Ciilniore, August 28, 1770. Thomas Gough, August 28, 1776. Ricliard Keys, October 3. 1776. Michael Miliar, October 3, 1770. Willian\ Rivelly, Octol)er 10, 1776. Edward Smith, October 2, 1770. William Rich, September e 11770. • - Rol)ert Elder, Se|)tember 7, 1770. Edward Asberry. August 20 1770. Barney Maloy, Septeml)er 12, 1770. Tliomus McKey, .Vugust 27, 1770. Allan McKey. .Vugust 27. 1170. John Getty, Septeml)er li, 1770. Enoch Jeidcins, September 13, 1776. Henry Hassan, Sei)ten)be!' 10, 1770. John Lewis, September 2."). liVO. Henry Ripshon, October 21. 1770. Patrick Harvy. Septemlter 17, 1770. William Douglierty, November 12, 1776. Isaac Walker (negro). August 27. 1770. Orange (negro), ()ct«)ber 1. 1776. Thomas Taldwell (deserted), .Vugust 20, 1776. .Jesse Redding (des-irted), September 2, 1770. li't 644 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OP Patrick RuH^ell («leHert»Mh, August 11, 1770. Alexander Cuniiniiis (tleHerted), September 1, 1770. John McCai^hon (ileserteil), August 21, 1770. Hugh Cou(>lly (desert etl), Septeinber 8, 1770. John McCJosky (de.serted), August 20, 1770. Thomas Mewhinney (deserted), August 'M, 1770. John Fritzinger (tlesertech, August 'M. 1770. Josepli Lowrey (deserted), August 31, 1770. John Hill (deserte«l), August 10, 1770. Thoums Sappington (deserted), September 7, 1770. Joseph Boyce (deserted). An trust 29, 1770. William Taylor («le.serted), October 10, 1770. Daniel Cloud (dead), August 21, 1770. Thomas Atkinson (dead), August 23, 1770. William H. MoxraoMKRY, Lieut. Samukl Nicholas, Major. [Many, if not all of those marked "deserted," on this list were simply "absent without leave," and subsequently "re- turned to dutv. "1 A muster roll of Captain Robert Mullan's Com])nn.y of Marines April 1, 1777. Captain. RoV)ert MuUan, June 25, 177(5. First Lieutenant I")avid Love, June 2.'). 1770. Second Lieutenant. Hugh Montgomery, June 2.'), 1770. Priiinte'i. Thomas Hart, November 2.'5, 1770. Andrew Read, August 22, 1770. John McKinley, August 2, 1770. Barney Moloy, September 12, 1770. Adam MoPherson, October 22, 1770. James Butler, March 1, 1777. Collin York, June 25, 177(5. Peter York. .Tune 2r», 1770. Wiliiaju Allison, September 2, 1770. .Tames Cane, September '.t, 1770. Jacob Uuy, August ID, 1770. ASS0CIAT0R8 AND MILITIA. 645 William Willi»iin8, November 25, 1776. Beiijainiii Woodin, AuffUHt 13, 1770. John Hofm, AugHHt 31, 177(5. Joiin Htoiie, September 3, 1770. William Stone, September 5, 1776. Allen McKey, AuguHt 37, 1770. (feor^e Campbell, August 4, 1770. Stephen Kutleclge, August 23, 1770. James Stephens, August 33, 1770. Robert Worii, August 10, 1770. Stephen Archer, August 13, 1770. Henry DeHart, September 3, 1770. John Spear, Aujjust 10, 1770. Francis Quin, August 1'), 1770. Michael Kelly, Sei)tember 13, 1776. Robert Douglas, September 3, 1770. Richard Keys, October 3, 1770. William Rivelly, Octol)er 10, 1770. Etlward Smitli, October 3. 1770. Rol)ert Elder, September 7, 1770. Henry Ripshen, October 31, 1770. William Dougherty, November 12, 1777. Thonuis McKey, August 27, 1770. Joseph Hoyce, August 29, 1770. Daniel McCarthy, August 10, 1770. John McCashon, August 21, 1770. Jolin Conolly, September 8, 1770. Philip Kennedy. Nicholas Miller. March 1, 1777. Jacob Murray, March 1, 1777. (leorge Rice, November 22, 1770, James Willon, November .T, 1770. Patrick Clinton, November 22, 1770. John Krown, December 1, 1770. William Casey. Thonms I^esley. Patrick Preston. Patrick Hrannon. Isaac, negro, August 37, 1T70. Orange, n<'gro, Octol)er 1. 1770. James Coakley, July 11. ]77t!: re-enlisted November 1."), 1770. Warwick Hallabough, September ]:$, 1770: died April 1, 1777. Oeorge Murry, August 37, 1770; re-enlisted April 0, 1777. John Cribs, October 13, 1770: re-enlisted December 0. 1770. .Josepli «frumly, September 17, 1770. William Harnet, September 1,1770; re enlistetl December 5, 1770. , 11 m^^ . m& fi'4« MI8CKI.LANEOU8 ROLLS OP li(i\vr«'nce Li'Hey, Ht»pt«iiiber 'A. I7r0; iv-tMili.st«'(l March 13,17 1 4 . RobHi't Uiliiioiv, An>fHHt 28. I77H: r.« -••nliHtod April 1. 177T. Daniel ForHiiian . 8t'pl»'inl>«'r 2, 1770 ; n>-t'(M'iiil»i'r 0, 1770 .Tiinios iy[clll«>ar. AiiKUst 8, IT 70; iv-« nlist«'»'P»Miiln'r .'», 1770. VotiiT Ctawclon, 8»>pt«Miil)or 0, 1770 ; re-i'iiliwtrd Dfctiiiiltcr ."», 1770. . 'riionuiH Murphy, 8»'pt»MnlH>r 2. 1770: r«>-»Milisi'('«Mnl»<'r 'i, 1770. I'atrioli QuiH:l«'y, July 10, 1770; r^>-^•tlli^*to(l .lauuarv 1, 1777. Marlv Hullivau, 8t>pt«Muln'r 1(». 1770; rc-t'iilistt'il DtMM'uihtM- 5, 1770. .lauu's MoFall. August Ti. 1770; rc-tMiiistcd .Tanuury l.*>, 1777. Ni'il I'^arroM, Auj^iL-^t 10. 1770; n'-oulistftl l)ec»Mnl)«>r 5, 1770. Williaiu Huchauan, 8t>p<«Mubt'r 4. 1770; tli.soluvr^f(j(l April 10, lilt. Williaui Cau»i)in, St»pt»MulH>r 11, 1770; re-enlislcd I)«'o.hiii1)im' r>, 1770. G«>or^«» Lanhnrry, August ri, 1770; diod .Tauiuiry 10, 17"7. .Fohn Mc(Mur«', Au>,iust 10, 1770: discljar^ft'd Di't-cnjlu'r 1. 1770. .Fohn <^^HhU()r«>, Au^u.sr 28. 177<»: discharf;('viMnht«r 20, 1770. Tiutinas (tou^li, AujfU^t 28, 1770; rc-iMilistod Dcct'Uibor ."i, 1770. OAV«>n Ward, August i, 1770. Micliat'l Millar, i 'tohor ;}, 1770; r«>-on]iMt«^d April H). 1777. William Rich. 8»'ptou»lHM' 18, 1770; died IMarcli 1. 1777. Edwanl Ashcrry, Au>?u.>. 1770; die«i Dcpcniher !.*». 177tl. .lolin {»«>tty. S.'pt»'inh«>r II, 1770. Knocli ,T«»ukins, 8ei)teuilH*r III, 1770; re-«>ulis(ed ^'dvcuibcr L"), 1770. H«Miry Hassan, Ht'iittMnlxM- 10. 1770; rc-nnlist«^d January 7. 1777. John Lewis, September 2"), 1770; re.enli.'-ted April 10. 1777, Patrick Harvey. September 27, 1770. Thomas Livingston, An»?ust 25, 1770. .4 coppy of rftnni pfren in to Majot Snmtii'} Xif^holns nf mi'ii fiiffsti'd bif Captain linheit MiilUni .siia-f Ain/nsf U, ]77)), to Jainiari/ 1, 1780. Abram Lewis, serjfcant Jeremiah Mahon. Ricliard Kisby. Francis Deiiprey. Kdward Ibitler. Jolui Smith. ASSOCFATORS AND MILITIA. 647 John Henry. Andi't'W Kll)r»»\v. BiuiiiU'l Kverfelt. Jolin FifH. .Tolin VjHiiu. Jost'pli Hanhinck. TlioniuH (vonnor. .liiiiK'H Plowtnan. Pwter GuriM'y. J«)s*'pli l)<'HHi|{n. .Iiinit'H Ooacon. JnnifH Hryan. Joseph Craft. Theodora David. Jann'H Cranipton, Robert Me(Hnnis, CharleH tStepheuHon, ThonniH Harden. Mathan Mareiial. ThoniaH Matt hewn. TlionuiH HappiriKton. Janu'H Hi(diolaN. ThoniiiH P«'r.k\v(»rth. Ricliard (!oa(s. John Hniitli. Jolin |)oiigherty. Rieliard Hal)l)in)j;ton. John M('('asliion. Tlioinas Hellord. (^eorj?e McCrny. William Warner. Andrew Anderson. James Carvey. Tliomas I^aul. JanieH Murdock. Jolin Kean. John ('oil. John Woo(h'ord. John Mackearny. John Miller. Patrick HifjKinH. Jolin Radne. Nicholas Ultzinan. Jolin Harhro. Thomas Smith. William Baker. On Board Confeflrysy with Captain f BoycH 'Ul •:i' 648 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF t o «: as < as 5C (X c -5^ ' OS ^ 3 gH o 2> a ^^ > •~ ^5 o ^ o • a' e M % O M 3 X X o V a •r. ■< H H X c 'l«)t>) punj!) s s 1)II|PII|0U| 'H.<|ll i •udiiio.i ;o imoj, •|«lox «.j:5«,-« £;5?5a 2g5 35;; 'qnnoi'inj uo PUUIUIIIII,) U<) •m.(»ini 'HOIS I ;~ 'lUSNiMd 'JIJIH •Xinp jo; 11,4 ::S£'522 «SSK 2SS S« -aji) pun mnj(i »•« •«>-" RIDJOlUO,) M f 1 N .- 'siuuaKjos ej«K tiunitMjnig 'B^aiS1IIIIJ.)|JIIM(^ "" Kliniliifpv '8U|UI,* C — -*! - I 09 = ^ •« = S ir. 5j S —. — ■r.< CO M ! i "iTT a % « « 4-1 eo 9 11 IS c 41 5 V. c9"t; II 09 * H b e J3 S £ ASaOClATORS AM) MILITIA. 649 PENNSYLVANIANS PRI80NERH OF \VAR-1778. Li'sf nf nfficeiN Iteloiif/ing to Coulineulai At mi/, F/i/hifj Camp or Miliihi of ffi(' iSldfe of Penusif lea Ilia, irfto inf-ri.^ tiri.soners, and not exuhunycil before the lUth of Aufjunt, 17Tb, toytther with those taken since. Jirifjadier Oeneralu Williaiu TlioiiipHon, Contiiiwutal. JaiiieH Irvint', Miiitiu. Colonels. Lambert Cadwalader, Militia. Michat'i Swope, Flyiufj Camp. Peter Kielilein, Flying Cami>. Nicholas Liitz, Flyini^ (Jam p. Majors. Andrew QalWraith, Flying Camp. Solon.'on Hnsli, dep. ad. (general ; Militia. , Acpiila Guiles, A. I). C. to General Sinclair; Continental. (ieorjje Writ^ht, Militia. Francis Murray, Continental. Major of Jirif/dde. • John Harper, Second Pennsylvania brifjade. Captains. William McKissick, Flyinj; Camp. Jacol) Dritt, Flyinfj Camp. Conrad Snyder, Plyinj? ('amp. William Scott, Flyin^f Camp. William McFarland, Flying ''ump. .Tolin Jameson, Flyin>.f Camp. John Mcllhatton, Flyintj Camp. Thomas (Jampbell. Flyiuf^ (.'amp. James Hamilton. Continental. Joseph Potts, Continental. Roj;er Stayner (taken at home). Continental. William Newman, Militia. Robert Semple, Continental. Fidward Heston, Militia. James Fisher, Militia. 6M MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF Jucol) Weaver, (Juntinental. Istuic Lilly, (Jontiiiental. Lieutenants. John Riohaivlsou, (Jontiiiental, Mattlunv Knox, (Joitinental. John Lawrence, Continental. R<)l)ert Wilkie. Continental. Daniel l^roadheatl, jr, Continental. John Morgan, Continental. John Priestley, Continental. Charle.s Pliile, Contin»'ntal. John Helm, Continental. William Tilton, C'ontinental. Mathias Weidnnin, Atlee's regitnent, Pennsylvania Roi)ert (valdwell, Atlee's regiment, Pennsylvania. Bernard Ward, Atlee's regiment.. Pennsylvania. John Diiiged, Continental. Joseph Martin, Flying Canij). John Holliday, Flying Camj). Zaehariah Shngarts, Flying Camp. Robert I'atton, Flying (.'amp. Samuel Lindsey, Flying Camp. Henry H al (William Bell), Flying Cam)). HezeUiah Davis, Flying (^amp. Joseph Morrison, Flying Camp. Gabriel Blakeny, Dying (.'amp. John Irwin, Flying (Janip. Roi)ert Brown, Flying Camp. William Crawford. (Continental. Thotnas Jenny. C'ontinental. John Finlev, Hth, (Continental. William Stanley, (Contiiiental. John Rii(lol])h, Continental. Andrew Dover. Continental. Godfrey Myer.-i. Flying Camp. Andrew Rol)inson, Flying (I'anip. Thomas Wynn, Flying (Camp. John Craig, Flying Camp. Jolin (Crawford, Flying Camp. William Young, Flying Camp. Matthew Bennett, Flying Camp. Ei)hraim Hunter, Flying Camp. James AlcFarlan, Flying (\injp. Isaac Shiiner, Flying Camj). Jacob M^inima, Flying Camp. Abner Everets, Flying Comp. Samuel McElhatton, Flying Camp ;i'arl..,s Clarke, Militia ;-t.;r Conru,!, Militia •^"'"i (>j,^bnm% ^^'J' «.''ou«e, Bucks countvf m""' JaniesJouHs. Militia. Wilii,unMa..tinfA;Xr''- - ;Jauies 8.,uth, Artillery ^• ^«''»^'- Carter, Militia. •John Kerr, Militia. "'>Hon, Contiiientul. : : ^/" Thompson, Militia. William Denipsev (R 1 Arnv - .Josenh Pnv o -V^"-^' Militia. ; ''l'"< ox Continental. - Andrew McMinn, Militia. .John (ireen, Militia, .racol, Summers, Militia. Tohn T^i Miutants. l>an,el Kennedy. Continental. Jd liiaim Douglas, Continental «uj, Sixth regiment; Continental. 691 m MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF Officers who absented themselves from Long Island and Camp, contrary to their paroles. Captains. Jacob Groul, Hnller's regiment. Peter Decker, McGraw'x regiment. Bundis, Baxter's regiment. Culhert«on, Montgomery's regiment. Benjamin Wallace, Montgomery's regiment. McCIure. Montgomery's regiment. John McDonald. Swoope's regiment. Davis, R^iwlins' regiment. * Henry Hamburg, CI utz's regiment. Lieutenants. Shoemaker, Baxter's regiment. Daniel Jameson, Baxter's regiment. Robert Vanhorn, Baxter's regiment. Jacob Drake, Baxter's regiment. Welsh, Swoope's regiment. * Davis, Swoope's regiment. * Clayton, Swoope's regiment. * MiiCJellan, Montgomery's regiment. White, Montgomery's regiment. Wayne, Montgomery's regiment. i Smith, Montgomery's regiment. Anderson, Montgomery's regiment. * Darlington, Watts' regiment. * King, McCnlister's regiment. Pile, Rawlins' regiment. Baker, Moore's regiment. Thomas, Montgomery's regiment. Shannon, McCalister's regiment. Ensigns. *Thomas Reed, McCalister's regiment. * Jacob Myers, Swoope's regiment. * Peter Hackenberg, Baxter's regiment. Mnlhollin, Baxter's regiment. — Mclntire, Cadwalader's regiment. *Samuel Rutherford, Clutz's regiment. Those marked thus * returned to captivity agreeable to orders. A8S0C1AT0RS AND MILITIA. 6S8 NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY MILlTIA-1778. ■,'( ;> V 'la THIRD BATTALION Return of the Third Battalion of Northumberland Militia, May 1, 177H. Peter Hostermati. Colonel. First Compaui/. ' Captain. — Casper Reed. Total, oOicerH and men, 34. Second Company. Captain.— Michael Weaver. Total, officers and men, 63. Third Comjfany. Captain. — Samuel Harris. Total, officers and men. 54. Fourth Company Captain.— Jolui Mull. Total, officers and men, r»."). Fifth Company. . Captain.— John Black. Total, officers and men, 49. Sixtli Comjmny, Captain.— William Wyrick. Total, officers and men, 50. Seventh Company. (Japtain.— Adam Shaff'er. Total, officers and men, 82. Eighth Company. Captain— Michael Motze. Total, officers and men, 40. 6S4 MI8CKLLANEOU8 ROLLS OP FOURTH BATTALION. Return of the Fourth Battalion of Northumberland Milttin, May 1, 1778. CookHon Lonn:. Colonel. First Company. Captain. —Thoiiius WilHon. Total, oflicerm and men, 48. SevonU Company. Captain. — Simon Cool |Cole|. Total, ofBcerH and men, 43. TJdrd Company Captain. —Joseph Newman. Total, officers and men, 43. Fourth Company. Captain Tliomas Kemplin. Total, officers and nien, 4f]. Fifth Company. Captain.— William Hei)burn. Total, officers and men, 45. Siath Company Captain. — Alexander Hamilton. Total, officers antl men, 41. SIXTH BATTALION OF YORK COUNTY MILITIA-17^b. The Petition of a number of the Sixth Battalion of York county. To the Hon. President or yi<:e President, and Council, of the free men of the State of Pennsylvania in Coimcil met : The Petition humbly sheweth that we yonr humble peti* tioners, do look upon ourselves not only mnch agrieved, but even insulted, by reason of a certain John McKinley (a most A«8()CIAT01{H AM) MILITIA. «:>.j avowtitl enemy of «>iir (.'Miistitiit ion), I»mii^ iiniioHcd u|ioii iihus a Wilson MaHt«'r for thin Miinalion. It in vt-ry notorious that Huid McKinl«'y Iiiih \h'vi\ lonj^ im t'n»'niy to tin- (.'oninion ( 'iuih»' of our C'onntry, frt-quentiy Hi)«'iiliin>f nioHt i)itt»*riy u^ainHt the nuniH- iirpH (!oiirert»'!<< rights and privilejf«»s ; Iuih ofttMi r«'i»ort('d, that Iih was indt't'd HoiiH'what fri«'ndiy to th«< ('aMM»>at (Irst, lint for tliat reason (ioed of Hiokness. Wlien our Militia ha\'e l)een (rall«'d to^{eth^'r, he iuis fref|iiently used ail his inftiienee with Some tr» prevf'nr their t{oin^ out. He has also de('lar<>d that he would join How's Army rather than iSubmit to the Laws of our ytatc; and altsfdutely n'fused to take the oath of Alle^jiance, and Swore he would HulTer death Mrst ; l»ut yet he beintf toM upon recHivinjj his Commis- sion, that he must Either take the Oath, or it woidd he taken from him, he chose that, whirh to him it seems was wors»* than rs, hf has been heard eursinj^ the C'oinieil and Assembly : has in the most depreeiutinf^ nutnner spoken af^ainst our Omtinental bills of (jredit. Hut we shall not add, unless it be, that when his own H SI ill tlt'tcniiiiunl to |»t'i'Hi»( in tlic ^loi'i'^O'^ pni-- hiiit, though lit tln' risk of TjifHUiid KortniiH. W<' iiiiiiildy hop:', t ln'i'iifort', tlim piopiT iiM'iisiirt'H will Im> tiiUcii to turn out Sfiiii McKiiilcy, iinrl flmt some other jutsoii iiiiiy h*> put ill his pliit'e. We \vo:ili| rccoiiiiiit'iKl .loHepli Ki-imI I'jsqr., ltol)(>rt iSiiiith. Siiniuel (Jrow aiiil .fuhu JjUsU, as persons (it for tlint odiee. I'Miiaily \vt> liiiiiiltly bej^ that your Honors will take t li is our prayer under your serious (.'onsiderat ion, and redress our ^^rievanees; and we, your pet it ioners, as in duty i»ound, Shall ever pray - Hu>;h Koss. Andrew Hoss. .lai lies Uol )ison. Jolin McNary. .Fohii Folertoii. James Sprout. John Hill. John Sutor. (reorjje Siltor. William Hlare. William McCuUajjh. J ames J*arl ier. Jolin Parker. Henjainiji Peth'ii, Es<]r. l^auiel MeCtdlum. (fe«)rjj;e Henry. John Lusk. William Hiiekhamei Jacoh n. James Fvery. David Smith. James Huehanan. Josiaii Scott, Fsqr. James MeCandiess. John Semple. Tiiomas Steel. John McKesson. Patritdi Scott. James Craifjmvl. James J*arker. J ames (Irey. I'atriek Maxill. James Leeper. AIe\an(h'r Leeper. John Mct.'lean. John Cowen. Joiin Siiiiell. Francis Houlton. Andrew iVfcCledric. ames ^ oiing. Jolin Mc(!leary, Samuel Leeper. IKiiihirsed] l*etition from York county. Read in Counoil March i:{. 1 TTS. Ordered that it be recomineiKh'd to l^fr. JetTreys to succeed McKinley by appointing another in his wtend. I ASSOOIATOUS AND MILITIA. ForUTH HATTAMON OV \(H{K ('OITNTY. I'ltiliiiii iif tfn- f'nn/tJi cliiss of tin: Fintrth lialldlioii o/ tint Ynr/c roniitu Mil it in, Ajuil :'.(), ITTlt. To Hid Unjutmc Exttmtim (Joiinril oj lln ContiuoniDtalth of l'( ini.sijininiii : (JKNTliKMKX : -th« liiiml)lt' i)»'titi<>ii of the Fourth fMass of tlir Fourth Jiattnliou of Vork (.'oiiiiiy Mililiii, hiiiiilily Siirth, that, wlu'rcajs yotir Honours liavc hci'ii pltascd to send forth your Order, to (jull out the I'oiirth Class of t hi- Militiii at this tiint', to t^o to thf frontiers a;^ainst tin- ('oinnion Kin-niy, we I liiiik ourselves very much a^^rieved hy Said ( 'nil, for t he follow- ing n-asons First — We \ver«i called liefore, when the •'iieiny wa'^ in tlie (^ity, and wo turned out wiliij^reat Spirit, iind undi-rwi-nt. inucli daut^er and fatigue, and at that time we must either go or i>ay forty I'ouutls; hut when the Eighth Class was railed only one man turned out (>f tiie Jiat taliou, and them that Stayed at iiome got oil for pa>ing a trille- and wiien the next call camc^ last fall, it was for t liree irlasses, when oin-. if they had t urned out, would have raised more men t han was wnnled ; and tilt* three classes Joined and i»aid one volunt eer out of a. class, which madeuiMlie number of men wanted, and thi-re was no more to pay, nor no A p[)eal held l)uf for t Imse t hut was (/onsolenco hound ; and whereas, we are now calle(l. we are in- formed w<; nnist either go or pay one hundred Founds; and what further adds to our grievance to be called from home iii a time when we should put our Spring crf)ps in t h" grouiul, and if we an^ to stay two months out at this tiuu' of the yenr tht-n we will be deprived of putting any fall crop in tiie ground And now, (rentlemen, we pray you may tjike our case under your consideration, aiul put us upon an erpMl foot iiig wit h our fellow Citizens, or grant us Such relief -is you in your Wisdcun may think proper, and we as in duty l)ound shall ever pray—. April '24, 177U. Colonil. J«)hii A mlrew. Adjiitdiit. William Hailey. Quartermaster. Robert Chambers. M ;- ^1 {i \ 49, -Vol. XV. (*.i; n ;i 058 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF Stri/tanf M\ David Heaty. Frimdbs. Robert (fulltreatli. Joint lloiilt. Clnvtsou Frt't't. C-ft'orgt' Stopo. Philip Homislyy. Nathan (frinu'S. A hrahani HotifjhtaikMi, DaA'id Daiiiorot'. l-L'tiry Huchanan. AViiiiaiii (\mlt'. SaitHiel McCiish. Ocnrjjje McCaus. Jaiiit'S WeiT. Reiijainin Whitley. William St rajjiii. AVilliain Reed. John Sarsloy. John Slauiiiiors. John Hoover. Roi)ert Willsoii. Ah'Xaiidev liofjel. William Floinin>{. David Crosate. William McOrer. Robert Campl)ell. Joliii McCree.^y. Joseph lioa^jei. [Kndorsed] I'etition of the Fourth class of tiie Fotirth Hnt- talioii of York county Militia, Read in ("oiincil Ajiril ;50, 177!). Referred for further cousideratitm. CAPTAIN WILLING S COMPANY OF MARINES. I.hf of a Companj/ of Marines commanded by (\ij)tain James Wi/ /in;/, of the Vnittd Aiitiiiran States, cnmmeneinf/ the lOth of Janiiari/, 1778, endinu the 3(/ of June, 1779, incUmOb. James Williujj. Robert George. Captain. First Lienfenavt. Sfioo nd Lie u te no u ts. Richard Harrison. George Girty, deserted. Carj)enter. Joim Hodgson, died August 30. 1778. Coxsicain. Solomon Bnrnev, »leserted. A>^SO('r.\TOI?S AM) MILITIA. tSeri/'aafs. Tlioiiifis Mffinl, (liscliar^cd. Jiiliii Mai'iicv. (lis('liurtj;f(l. Etiwaril Mattlu'svH. f''>r/)or(ils. Nfitlmiiifl Downs, (liscliMii.:<'<|. 'riicniias Love, taken [Ji-i.-ontT April I'i, 1778. (m!> ill ill iw^ 1 SB ^ImI' wt Pi iCAitta. •lulni Ash. Siiniuel Fury, ilicti Aii^fusst W, 177H. Jolin SValk.-r. Danifl Wliilakcr, died , I tint' o, 177«. iMiilip linpp. Henry Huutz. Mark Kolt-y, (lis('Iiarf.;»'il. Henry Hawk, tlifd Octolx'r 31, 177><. .John Kilpiitrick. died S»'j)f('nil)('r 1. 177H. Nuthaniel Kennison, taken prisont-r April 1, 1778 Richard Murray, (U'atl. Levin t^pri^f^s. .hinios Taylor, disrharfjed. John Henwood, died Octobers, 1778. Jja/.arus Hyan. William White, llidiard Roddy, desertiMJ. Laurence Keenan, deserted, .lacfd) Wheat. Solomon Walker, killed. NioholaH Walker. William Posten (gunner), ih'ad. Ephraim (Jarey ({.gunner's mate), died .vuf^ust 10, 1778. .lolin HurrowH, deserted. William .lohuston. hun;^. Patrick Doyle, died March JS, i7T',i. .Jacol) Oadliam. William Dove. David Wallis. William Brown. .J(»lni Stampley, diselmrKed. Henry Re|)ard. .lolni O'Hrynn, deserted, Valentine Polsint^er. Andrew ( 'onf)ro. Thomas McDonald. i:f "'^ff'^1 VM. mo MISCELLAXEOrs ROLLS OF m Jolm Kt'ily, tlisohar^ed. Thomas Mitchell, ili.schiir>^H(l. .Tosepli AikU'I'ssoh. Jaiiit's McDoimld, (U-nd. / (ieortjo McKui^lit, sick, Cornelius ConiohU', deserted. Henry Sholes, deserted. .lolm Fliniiiaii, deserted. .lohn Seenh'. Peter Collins, deserted. John Roberts. John Mann, died Au^jiist !'.•, 177!). Siipret Gion, deserted. John Bush. (iid.'on Tlionuis, died May 17, 1770. Nieholas tSniith, died March 23, 177U. Charles SiilTroy, deserted. Atlum Jjainlmrt, deserted. John ('easer. 1 do hereby Certify, that I receivefl tlie above named Men and OflicerH from Cai>tnin James Wiliint>-, with orders to pro- ce(>d to the Illinois and Fort Pitt ; which men are disposed oil (death and desertions except .'d) as specified above, that is to say, such as end on the 3d June, 177U, having Joined tlie servici' of the State of Virtjinia in the Illinois Department under my command, and for \vh<»m 1 am accountable. Signed in i)re- scense of Brij^adier General Clark at Fort iS'elson, this Six- teenth day of May one thousand Seven hundred ninl Eighty- two. ROUKKT (.TK<»H(fK, LieUtflKDlt. George Clark, B. U. TENTH BATTALION. LANCASTER COUNTY MILITIA. Called out hi/ clcici-, Juni', 1781. John Ayres. Alexander Givens. George Straw. SECOND CLASS. Fimt Coiupnnij. John Bell. Jr. David Davis. George Cochran. m J)avi(l Pnton. ,Jose|(l» Little. John Hutier, ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. J^euoiiil (Jo iiipa II I/. John FltMuing. Third t'oinjxnii/. Jaiiit'H Walker. Fourth Company. GUI James Speuce. Jame.s f'ogley. William Smith. Tlioiuaw Brunsoii. Fifth Co in J mil I/. Cieoi'ffe Fridley. Hixth Compaiif/. Richard Pulton. Seventh Coni/mny. Did not uiarcli, being the fronteer. Jacob Snider. Eighth ('onij.iany. Rol)ert Plnnket (marched in Third class). :v m THIRD TLASS. Michael Stiver. William Forster. Leonard Shot.s. Jam(»s Cochran. William llogan. John T'luiiiibers. William Kenedev- George (^^arson. Robert Mcdure. First Coinpanif. Samuel PoIicU. Peter Kinter. George liell. Second Company. Andrew Cochran. Anrhony Withrel. Third Comj)ftiiy Willinni Thompson. Richard .Miison. Fourth Com f Kill y. Michael Lines. ,Mis('KLi,,\M;<»rs i{(H,i,s oi" KOliKTll (I.AHS. Waiiiucl raiiiplu'll. Jaiiu's McM illin K«»l»<'rl Hiis(«>ii Jacob I.arisoii. I'Vrsf (I'tiiiixuni 'rin»ii,as NiclcHuii, Si'i'iiiid ('liiiijKiii jj Jann'- < 'altl \\ ••11. .loliii WilsKii Willjaiii .lainisdi). 'riiuiuax Asluii. Foiirfh ('i>m/i(iiii/ HariH'y SIhxtp. AiHli'i'w Wilt'v ]{(Mi,iainiii Duncan. Jnliii railvcr SnnuM'l Unti'liison. llandt'attM- Wimli'vloy, Mi<-lia.'l Castlo. (fi'ormc Hyci'lf'N' Fiftli Colli f )i, ■ III/. l«>iial)(>il Handolpli Si.vf/i ('niii/iiiiii/ .luliii INist 1('( liwail I{icliaiil Steel. (leorijfe Prye. Christian Spayil. Kitihth Cam /III II I/. (leorj^e Ijowniai). .loliM Met/uer. FIFTH CliASS •loliu Kinter ,|(>se|>li Keller Jaeol) \ 'iil>ler. Ffrst f~*onipinii/. John iiMitiier. IMlilip Newpecker ■NViiliani Nieldesou. lir. h'ffyf Zaeliariali Steplu'n. William ('aUlhuon John Allen. Leonard Sheetz. Fraucisi Hurley. Secomf Com 11(111 ji- William MeUohertM. Jolin Me("alian. Foiirt/i Ciiii/iiiii//. Elisha Stewart. Hxlx'i'l K«'a.)f. ASSOCIATOHS AM> MILITIA. I<'ijlh < ''tni/Kini/ A ml rev. 15 Tryliill, John iMcKiimcv, .Ini'oli K iii^. Joliii lM<-< 'fill. Si.rtfi C'ltii/iniii/. i\ v[ liiir « "liaiiiltt-Th. John Hiiii|iH()ii. John (Jorhniii. Willimii Mnrniv. John ( 'ochnin. ^iiiniiit'l .Martain. Jann'H Htowart. .lanx's HiK^hanan. John c,klcr. Alt'Xaiidpr litdTyhill. P('t<'r Hronnur. I'hilip Urincr. John Hakcstoe. Philip Etl*>». Williaiu Wi«ln«r. ICiflhth < 'uni/xiiif/. John Miih'i-. HIXTII <|,AH8. IH(l < 'oiii/xiu!/- John Hilton. HamMt'l Thonip.'tfr Daniel l)iinl)|i-. ••(};{ ?! II f. Janu'H Hell. Jain.'s Paycoe. .) t>sst> Weeks. 8EVENT1I CLASS. First (Jomjmuy. iMosfw Lookert. Samuel Ooehran. JaiUfs Hurrutl. I 604 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF William Cochran, Richard McC-fuire. Michael Philips. Henry Hnnibarger. Andrew Ritchison. Conrad Bobb. Jacob Smith. Matthew Shaw. Samuel Simpson. Cornelius Cox. William Vance. Thomas Forster. Michael Wolf. Joseph Hutchison. Charles McCoy. Jacob Dagan. Adam Vertz. Anthony Frelich. (reorge Merrick. Peter Miller. Abner Wickensham. Conrad Bumbaugh. John Fritz. Second Company. William Patterson. Charles Mulray. John Wiggins. Third Company. Fourth Company. Stophel Shoop. William Walker. Fifth Company. Creorge Sheets. Thomas Galliher. William Buck. Daniel Roberts. Sixth Company. , Hugh Crocket. John Boll. Peter Roop. John Morrison. Semnth Company- Christian Vertz. George Scale. Henry Myers. Eighth Company. John Parks. Hugh McLoy. Henrv Davis. PHILADELPHIA MILITIA-1T81. Jieturn of the Sixth Cln.fs, City Philadelphia Militia, called oat for actual service July 2, 1781. Daniel McBride. John Poat. Jacob Shreck. William Corbitt. Michael Shoemaker. Henry Benner. ^Mi ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. (i Slimmer. Jacob Henrigle. Pastorius Winn. James Calleger. George Page. Peter Heimer. Adam Rein. Henry Dietz. Charles Evert. Leonard Jaooby. Thomas Peters. Wtatthew Harding. James Johnson. Peter Blancher. Charles Darrah. Hugh Kerney. Lewis Reinuck. John Raphoon. Michael SowerAvald. David Gitty. Thomas Newark. Isaac Niche »ls. John Peterkins. Michael Roach. Benjamin Miller. Corneliu.s Callahan. Peter Simonsou. John Beegler. Jolm Brand. Martin Wall. John Springer. Jolni Brook. Lawrence Crochan. John Philips. John Freas. Adam Dieder. Michael Worne. Jai ()b Hempleman. Sebastian Wouley. Jolin Mclntire. James Dnndas. John Friend. George Weckerly. John Spatz. Peter Pudan. John Roiish. George Heck. Cliarles Rossen. David Thomi)son. Matthew Bryan. Friedericli Burkart. Charles Cooper. .Tacol) Eiier. John Rohr. Peter Beck. Christian Rosen . Philip Maus. Alexander Aliller. James Adams. Thomas George. Edward ^fiddieton. Casimer Dillwick. John Potts. Thomas Stains. Daniel McDonald. John Charters. Andrew Thompson. Adam Essler, sergeant. John Simi)son. Jacob Sohns. Abraham Vohris. George Shaw. David Giil)ert. Henry Harbst. Nicholas Keyser. William Wunderlich. '^^M ill m a cm MISCKLLANKorS KOI.LS OF J(»illl ^ro VIM'S. .lacol) Kriiier. <;asi».'r Will. Miii'tiii Bost. ,Iuet)l> (Jroiiiley. Frederick liavelev. IMiilip (.'ruiiilcy. Ht'iiry SiH'll. Diiuiel Hiinciy. Philadklphia, September 1, 1781. lletatii. nf the Seventh Class of the Sevond Jiattalion, City Pliila- (lelpliia Militia, lal/ed iiif" al<>nuin. Ensijjn. — Nicholas Hod rick. Ffft/i Com pan I/. ("Captain.— Dan i«'l J-Jro.siiia. LitMittMunit. — Adam Koniplu. Ensign.-- .John Yi'gloy. ISi.vth Company. Captain. — Samuel Auchnuity. LitMitt'nant. — (laspcr Snyiloi*. Ensign. — Phili I) Youckem. iSeoenth Company. (""aptain. — Lucass 'Rrosy. liieu tenant. — (reorgc lirong. Ensign. —Jacob Faust. CAPTAIN SHRAWDEIIS RANUINO (!()M1»A NY-17S2. [OwliiK ID the fact that tlio follnwlntr roll kIvo.s ..riMirato dates ol' onilHliut'iu. ii i.s ri'virlntoil in this voIuiik". See vdliiiuo 14. pntje .V.t.'). ] Pay roll of ('aj)tain Philip Sfira/rder's Company of Rauf/e/s from February 10, 1781, to June 1, 17«2. Captain. Philip Shrawder, February 10, 1781. Lieutenant. Jacob Cramer, February 10, 17SI ; resigned October 9, 1781. En.si(pi. Lawrence Erli, commissioned February 13, 1782. Sergeants. Adolf Chrysoelius, June 13, 1781. Johi> Beissel. Marcli '.», 1782. ASSOCIATOKS AND MILITIA. Ih itiii)ii< I. J)Hiii»'l HI. Clair, April ];, ITsi. .Jucol) Kcid, Miirrli «, 17«1. .loliti lliiiiM', Marcii 1-i, 1' 1. Jnliii Kiial'siii^1. William Kieliardsiin, AIl^illst 2'.t, 17^1 Jnciil) Harral, A-.i^'iisI '..".», 17N1. Joseph Kills, Sepleiiilier L"), 17H1. John McAuley, January 10, 17H-.J. Klias Frntclimaii, Fehniary 7, 17^2. David Murphy, J-'eltniary 7. 17h-,'. John Ward, Fel)riiary !t, 17s>,>. I'hilip iShan<'l>er}^er, I'eliniary lo, 17m2. Leonard Yea^^er, l-'eiiniary 17, I7b'.i. .Ineol) llii|)pel, Felniiury '.H\, 17^<'2. Hondrita Warner, Mareh 1, 17»'^. Henry Walker, March 7. 17b^. JMiilip Fries, March '21, 17«','. Christian Marsh, .March >,'!>, 1782. Jolni Weiss, April 28, I7.s>i. John Fl>ert, April 2'.», 17h2. John Marsh, April 2."), 17S2. Micha.'l (iardner. April 2".). 178;5. (Jhristian Hartiiian, May it. I7si Thomas Dyer, January 18, 1782; discharf^ed March 1, 1782. 1^'Ter Dienu'r, February 18, I7s','; disell^r^ed Apiil 27, 1782. Geor^je Hornbla/.er, March 22, 1782; dischai{,'ed .\i)ril27, 1788. William Taylor, April 2, 1782. \ PENNSYLVANIA PRISONERS OF WAR- 1782. List of Prisoners at New York beloUf/iiif/ tn tin- stuti- nf Vinnsyl- vanid, Novembet 11». 17^2. David Florence. James Wood. William Morse. Georf^e Feinuer. Jacob f'l^'^ ik)I,i-m of WllliiMii IMlts. Williiini Mi'ikIimi. .lOMvpll S|(>\V)U(I. II.Miiy WilliiiiiiK lidl'M lloMtMl. .|i>liu Stuiily. \i >l>i'rl i{i«rn. Anthony llniiniiii. Waltt'Y M«>tli«y. (foOI'ffO JlMM'S, Klija, Crosby. As. .latnos Maronoy. Uiohiini Marshcll. Josiuin Wlu't'U-r. John O'hiua. En'h Narsh. William HrooUs. (^hasp'r Shi'an. John Hownian. Stt'pluMi lN>ri\tns. Pt>tani»'l Uny. Mavlu'w (fravt'll. Jt)s<^ph Manin. Oharh's llt>any. linws Smyth. 8tt>pht'n l. IVttT Kt^lly. Thomati Onndas. Thomas* lireen. Paul l{i|>H'y. Kilwai'l MaKi'ay. (Joor>f<> KIiu'h. ('liarlfH M«iAiily. i\lal t h»'\v l'"iii'u:«n'. William 'l\>wns»>n(l. Anthony ( 'urdoa. I'l'l.T Stanly. Joiin 'rin)ma,H. Archihahl llarvoy. liii'hard Jonian, Zacliariah <^>forth. I<:ii,|a I'owcll. liar's llohh'ii. IN'ii's'ii ("rins, Joiiii Taylor. Sainu.'l i'laylii'f. Thomas < 'nshiu. John li<>nry. I-'raiifis iM'iski'l). ('al. Hrown. William Patii.'s. Jacdl) Lnpri(>n. I'otor Dikes. William Wiiito. liichai'd Mason. Charles I'lako. Hi'or^o Stant)«auit>l Twi^fH;. I Infill Moary. P.'tcr Stontt. both Williams, llitharvl St jenwii'.kH. Jos»>i)h nnrns, •^ohn .\nt{lin. Danit'l Mnrpliy. N«'m'a (irtM'U. John Ij«^tM'h. .lohn Martin, (^hristopht'r LoHsloy. William Hardy. Josluni Parnes. T«>s»'plj P»'stt>r. James* Matfowi'ii. ASiSOClATOkS AM) JilM riA, 071 Hii'luii'il HinipHuii. I'dt-r liiiiiMoy. < 'ill. 8|MKHH'r. 'riioiiiiiH 11 iiicH. ( iiMir^t" Hp/irkH. i>(i\irin|i{. .loliii Siirvitt. Williniii V^MTH. Most's Day. Asa (Hllxn-t. Juliil Ollllilll. .It'nn'a I'N'rli !!>;•. JiiiiH's TowiisaiHl. Al(>xa.iir MiiHHcy. Uolti'it 'riioiiipsoii. Kal I ImiIoiiii'W iMooii. William .li>|iiiH|ii|i. William iliMii^ati. .laiiD-H KmivvicU. JJaiijcl McKay. Joliii 'iaiilHiiii, .l<>H)>|ili Hcdiii. (liiilcoii liord. A h'XamltO- IIowmmI (, ( 'lia.ilf.1 //III I. }|ciii'y Itoilimaii. Jfiliii MiiiTiiy. JoM'pli I'\t|^hhmii. William l(aiiloii. (li'or^fM I'arU. Hi'ity^i' Iti'polt. (<('(>i'Ki' I'ricf. TlKimiM NIkIiI. Joseph Mart in. (ii'orj^c ( irovt-r. haiiifl Wa.nl. •loliii llaiiiill. .lollll I'lllCf William .loliMHtoii. .I'lliii DiiiiiiHfHi. Williittn .Ihiiich. IMIIHONKUS WHO V iOl.ATK!) I'AKOI.K J,i.\l (if AiiHiifini. it(Jlr('rs prismurs irhit luim tioliitnl tlnii ptu'dffs, /n'lniii/hi;/ to tin- Sfd/i: of l'n)His!ff"nnin. John Haiiiiiim, (Jht-HtiT. f'oloiul. fjffpfiiiiis. Ht'iijamiii Wallace, Chester. James Mc(Jliiru, (Miester. Saiiuu'l Cniiiertsdii, Chester. Henry Hamhritflit, N<»rtliiii!i))eilainl. Henry Shoemaker. Henry Lewis, York. Hnnvy Clayton, York. 672 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF Husfh King, York. Warner Wynie, Chester. Tlionius Wliite, Chester. William Anderson, Chester. Samuel McClelland, Chester. Robert Darlington, Chester. Jacob Drake, Hiicks. Robert VanHorne, Bucks. Daniel Jameson. Bucks. Samuel Rutherford, Lancaster. Lieuteuanta. Hugh Baker, Bucks. Arnohl Grrace. Christian Swart. John Hewston, Philadelphia. William Calhoon. Henry Jeans, Northampton. Ensigns. Jacob Myers. York. Thomas Reed, York. Johix Mulhallen, Bucks John Rea. Quartt7'niaster. OFFICERS FIFTH LANCASTER COUNTY BATTALION. Roll of part of Fift/t Jiattah'on, Lducnster Cnnnty Militia, com- manded by Colonel James Crawford, loho turned out volunteers ot request of the Honourable Council of Safety, on December 19, 1776, and marched to Philadelphia, but v^ere ordered back the IWt of the same month by Major General Putnam to bring the rest of the Battalion, and returned again to Phila- delphia January 30, 1777. Colonel. James Crawford. Major. George Stewart. Captain. Robert Boyer. ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA, Lieuteiiaiit. David Watson. Htaikdard Bearer. - . Jaine.s Moiitjjomery. Quartermaster. • John Whitehill. Sergeant. Heni'v Smith. 673 Thomas Johnson. Tiiomas Joiiiiston John Campht'll. Pricate.'i. James Jolinson. Tsaac Martin. Jolm MoFadden. Passed in Connfil of Safety to i)e cliarged to William Atlee, Esq., to wliom Major Stewart is to be aceountal)le, June 24, 1777. Thomas Whauton, Jr., President. T«) J. M. Nksbitt. Esq. PHILADELPHIA MILITIA, 1777-17S0. [The following list is from an account for services rendered and settled for. ] FIRST BATTALION. 1777. folouel William Bradford. Esq. 1778. Adam Lechler. E/.ekiel Letts. Charles Syng. John Linton. A lexjinder Boyd. 43- VOL. XV. (Japtains, Major. 674 1780. MISCELLAJ^EOUS ROLLS OF Captains. John Byrns. Robert Smith. # . Samuel McLane. George Taylor. ,; Thomas Bradford. G-eorge Snyder. Lieutenant Colonels. Benjamin fi. Eyre, Esq. James Read, Esq., of the Pii'st, now of the Second bat- talion. •• Captains. Richard Humphreys. John Reynolds. Lazarus Stow. David Tew. John Davis. George Ingels. John Hewson. Philip Wagoner. John Kliiig. Isaac Cooper. George Nice. William Bowers. John Bergman. George Forepaugh. John Pisant. Alexander Russell. Liev tenants. Philip Alberger. Daniel Pohlman. John Painter. SECOND BATTALION, 1777. Colonel. Sharp Delaney, Esq. QnarternHifiter. Edward Evans. ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA, 675 Captatnts. John Downey. William Yoiin^. Rol)ert Duncan. Philip I'ancake. Jonathan Wainright. Thomas! Pngh. William McCuiloirh. James Hood, pavis Bevan. Jolin Imlay. John Cornish. John fiyl>ran(l. Edward Paschall. Lieuieiiants. Ensign. ^f 'I SECOND, NOW THIRD BATTALION. 1780. Lieutenant Colonel. Joseph Marsh. Quartermaster. Samuel (Juthbert. James Pearson. Andrew Summers. Josejih Wntkins. William Linnard, James J^ang. Thomas Rice. Samuel lioodman. Samuel Scott. Captains. Lieutenants. 1777. THIRD BATTALION. Colonel, Jacob Morgan, Esq. r ,. 676 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OP < ■ 1777. Lieutenant Colonel. William Will. Quartermaster. John .Willsou. Captains. Peter Merlin. : . ' ' George Esterly. Jju V b Welti man. Williamson Tolhert. George Reinhard. 1779. John Peters, Jr. Conrad Rii.- \ '.'kerlng. • , Geo-;- . .th. 17iiO. Quartermaster. v A»lai . M' "her. ., Captains. Alexander Quarrier. John Geyer. Michael Gilbert. Andrew Unrkhart. 1777. Lieutenants , Theobald Sheidall. ■ John Peters, Jr. ^ E/.ekiel Merriam, 1780. Ludwig Fohrer. Henry Slirupp. , Ensi(;ns. Andrew Young. John King. % FOURTH BATTALION. ' 1777. • Colonel. John Payard, Esq. , Lieutenant Colonels, John R. Smith. , 1780. Paul Cox. • 1771. 17S0. ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. vn John Keble. . TituH Mat lack. Edwar«l Oxley. John Wilson. Quartermaster. Lieutenants. Captains. Christian Shaffer. LazaruH }*jne. Adam Foulk. Isaac Anstin. Ciiarles W. Peale. Lambert Wilimer. Antliony Wilkinson, •leremiah Fisher. John McCartney. James Hood. Etlward Paschall. John Flinn Jt)hn McCalla. .lames Rosshottom. Willi'no ^-ample. .lohn Cornish. John McCalla, Jr. Philip Hagner. Ensign. FOURTH, NOW SIXTH BATTALION. 1781. Lieutenant Colonel. Joseph Dean, Esq. Jacob Martin. James l{ossl)ottoni. Jolin McCalla, Jr. William McDowell. William Seniple. John Cornish. Charles W. Peale. Adam Esler. Robert Ralstun. Captain.s. m% MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF Lieutenanta. Anthony Fanan. Tlioitias Hood. 1777. 1779. FIFTH BATTALION. Colonel Joseph Copperthwaite, Esq. Captains. George Forepaugh. George Nice. Sanmel Baker. VV'illiani Bowers. Philip Wagoner. . John Bergman. Isaac Cooper. Jacoi) Bender. Richard Salter . Anthony Lechler. Andrew Bowerw. Anthony Leghner. Isaac Warner. Conrad Miller. William Rush. Lieutenants. Ensign. 1780. FIFTH, NOW FOURTH BATTALION. Lieutenant Colonel John Shee. Cajitains. V;f- 1' Christian Shaffer. Athun Foulk. Ehjah Weed. Jolin Barker. Thomas Willis. Nathaniel Twininp. John McCartney. Isaac Austin. r 7 ASSOOIATORS AND MILITIA. 679 1783. Alexander Russell. 1784. Joseph Greenway. 1785. Luke Morris, Jr. Lieutenant. Jacob Ewler. SIXTH, NOW FIFTH BATTALION. 1777. Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel. Robert Knox, Esq. Thomas Casdorp. Major. Caidains. Jacob Sinck. John Smith. Joseph Rhoads. Philip Ryan. Christian ft rover. Warwick Ooates, Jr. 1780. Silas Engles. Thomas Austin. Joseph Falkner. Jonathan Griece. James Brown. 1781. Adjutant William Robinson. 1782. Captain. Joseph Falconer. ARTILLERY BATTALION. 1777. Colonel. Jehu Eyre, Esq. Samuel Maseey. John Ruper Captains. \ 1 . i i 680 MISCELLANEOUS ROLLS OF Peter Brown. Andrew Summers. William Prowell. William Linnard. John McCulloch. John McCrinley. James Lung. Samuel Powell. Richard Salter. Lieutenant Herf/eant. Pricate.s, Philadelphia MUitia, 1777-1780. Adam Handel. Rynear Gilbert. Philip Lurrett. George Teace. Thomas Glover. John Tyler. James Loinerd. John Brown. Michael Albright. Peter Bingham. Hugh Baker. Nicholas Walter. Hugh Shaffer. William Jacobs. Peter Haas. Joseph Keyser. John Kensly. Frederick Dushong. John Meyers. John Dean. Adam Lechler, Andrew Lobstein. John Syng. James Hendrickson. George (xetly. Amos Wheton. Jacob Lehre. Michael Shafer. Solomon V^enillin. Thonms Pugh. Jacob Cooper. John Adam. John McCartney- Jacob Foulk. John Kuhn. Thonuis Hill. Francis Buck. Philip Fleeger. John Grover. Israel Hendrickson. Archibald Stewart. ASSOCIATUKS AND MILITIA. 681 MISCELLANEors LIST Of soldiers nf the Pennsjjirania Line, AsNoeintora and Mil it in, nhc tre/e in actual service duriin) the tear of the liecuiution, 1775- 178a. COHRKCTIONS TO VOhrMK XIIL John Fanner, (lied at Abingdon, Va. HtMiry FiNs, ensif^n. Wiliiani Hncltie. William Manlove, captain Flying C'anip. Wiliiani Miller. Wiliiani Millt*. instead of Miles. Daniel Stever. John Marvin, instead of Marriu. Jolm Watts. F'ancis Watts. Rev. John Woodhnll, instead of Woodwell. Joseph Crane, instead of Anihro.se. Martin Tlionias, ensign. First Lancaster eounty battalion, 1777. James Moorliead, second lieutenant ; resigned. Hugh Moore, court martial man; Third battalion, Jjancaster county, 1777. Jacob Stoneman, court martial man; Tl.ird battalion, Jjancas- ter county, 1777. Samuel Wilson, court martial nuin ; Third battnlion, Ijancaster county, 1777. Andrew Gross, court martial man ; Third battalion, Lancaster county, 1777, James Patterson, court martial man; Third ))attalion. Jian- caster county, 1777. .John Hays, court martial man; Third battalion, Ijancaster county, 1777. Daniel Hughston, instead of Huston. John McGawin, instead of IMcSawin. Valentine Egle, lieutenant, Eighth battalion, Lancaster county, 1780. JosHj)h Whitmore, ensign. Eighth battalion, Lancaster county, 1780. Emanuel Duey, instead of Ferree. Jacob Stone, instead of Haltzer. 083 MISCKLLANKOUS ROLLS (>V JiispiT Moyluii, <'iisij;ii, Fourth l»ittiilit)ii, l'liilu(l<'l|tliia city, 1777. |Tlu' Matt'ot (!oimuisi4i«)ns of OiUc.rs of Thlnl battalion, LainNisttM- ('(Miiity. p. 'S't't, is July 1, 1777. 'IMuil ol'Sixili liatia- lion, p. :r»H, is .lulyiJl, 1777. 'riiat of HIkIiiIi hatlaiion, p. ;!T1. is May 10, 17hi». All th«' Imttalious «)f 17.SU wimnmu aclivesyr- vi«?i>. I Jonatliaii Huiilli. dii'tl at Aiiiboy. OcMohcr i;j, ITT'i- John (JauiplH'li, IvIIUmI OctoWcr :W. 177(1. Janit's Met 'ory, UIIUmI at Fort Washington. NovtMuhcr 1(1, 1777. Diigald ('auipl»i>ll, tiled in New JtTHey, January, 1777. I'atrlcJv l\Ic(;i.'llanrivate. ' ' ' Patiick Butler, private. Rohert Bnrcklev, private. Jolin Brisbin, cai>taiu. (MiarleH Hettis, private; dietl Jan'y 15. .James Hoyle, private. Thomas Hum, private. Dauiel liroatlheaii, lieuteiinnt. Euuiuuol lioUinjier, private. James Brown, Sr., private. Daniel Bloom, i)rivate; died May 21), 1810. William Black, private. Daniel Bowen, private ; stricken from the roll, not Continental. Daniel Bergmeyer, private. ■ Thonuis Beatty, serj^eant. Charles Bryan, private. Samuel Hnrnes, private; died October 21, 1818. Robert Buchanan, private. Isaac Berlin, private. Frederick Boyer. private. James Berry, private. John Buchanan, private. James Blair, private. Thonuis Burk, lifer. Elijah Bownum, private. ' James Baker, private. (feor>;e Baylt)r, private. Benony Bates, corporal. John Hrcwn, private. Georjje Bh'akly, private; died Jinoi], 1818. Etlen Burroujjhs, lieutenant. Alexander Buchannan, private; died March 25, 1819. Joseph Bryan, private. John l^ar, private. . • ' William lWuxculu>tT, matross. James Bradford, private. Stephen Barnum, sergeant. Archibald Birth, private. . PENNSYLVANIA PKN81()NERH-1820. ns7 Alexanert Hailey, private. .Tolin Brown, private. •lonathan Hrown, private. (reor^e Hnyers, sergeant. Andrew Bird, i)rivate. Lewis ]ienrivate, Peter BticUalew, private. William Brown, |)rivate. Steplien Bennett, private. William Blake, ser(.feant. James Brown, '-id, private. William Bnrr, private. James l^itehanan, private. Benjamin Bosworth, privat. PENNSYLVANIA PENSlONERS-l«20. 6»9 Etlwanl (JurltDii, jinvate. John UroHsan. private, .loseph Cooper, private. Thomas XJIark, private. Joiiii Car«jy, private. Edward Cavaiiaii^h, private. Josei>h Cunnin^liaiii, i)rivate. Haiiiiiel Campbell, private. Andrew Carman, private. Nicliolas Conly, private. Eli Cutlin, (>a[)tain. Marmadnkt^ (JnrtisH, lieutenant. William Campbell, private. Felix Chri.stman, private. Joseph Chapman, lieutenant. John Casey, private. Edward Cochran, private. John Callender, private. McDonalil Campbell, (ifer. Philip Cold water, {trivate. William Chadwick, private, (y'asper Camp, private. Riehard Cooper, private, .lohn ('lark, 3d, captain. Timothy (!ulver, sergeant. Patrick Carney, private. Charles Cooper, private. N«dieniiah Curti.ss, serf^eant. Barnabas Cole, private. Nicholas Cassidy, private. John Clark, serjjeant. James Clendenin, private. Ebene/.er (!orey, private. Hanuiel Callender, ])rivate. Timothy ('ollins, sergeant. Jacob (Cramer, private. Isaac ('aster, private. Nathaniel Coburn, lifer. Anthony Carner, private, John (-^lark, Hth, major. Mathias Crout, private. Samuel Castile, private. Dennis Carrol, private. Robert ('ampbell, 3d, private. Henry Clemens, private. .Joel Cook, private. 4'i-Vor,. W ■at !.! "■I'l^ 690 PENIS^SYLVANIA PENSIONERS-1&20. Jolin Churchfleld, private. Jaiiies Crutchlow, private. Richard Cheyney, private. Benjaiuiu Caruon, private. Peter Clemeiioe, i»rivH,te. Pnter Carrijjun, private. Tobias Cold, private. John ('ievidence, private. Samuel Cooper, private. Leonard ('orl, private. John (Jarotliers, private. George Cooper, private. William ('ollins, private. Eeiijamin (Jlark, private. Henry Coriielius, private. William Cork, private, .lohn Conway, private, (leorge Conner, Sr., private. John (Jrawford, lieutenant. D. William Donaldson, private. Jesse Dickinson, private. Nathaniel Doiniell, major. John Dornbauch, private; died January 24, 1819. William Dixon, or Dickson, private. .lames Duncan, private. James Dixoii, sergeant. Samuel Davis, lieutenant. , James Duff, [jrivate-. Charles Dickey, private. iiambert Dorland, private. Andrew Dover, lieutenant. John Dover, lieutenant. Robert Duncan, jirivate. David Dimf)ck, private. Benjamin Decker, private. Levi Davis, private. John Deveney, private. Samuel Deliart, private. Jaujes Donolio, sergeant. Tlionuis Dill, private. Denis Dempsey, private. Dani^>l Deiley, private. John Dougherty, private. Patrick Dixon, private. PENNSYLVANIA PENSIONER8-1820. 601 Williaiu Drake, private. Michael Doliu, private. Wiliiaiu' Davidson, i)rivate Jolin Daly, private. Peter Dych, private. Andrew Don^jlas, ser^'eant ; died November 1(5, 1818. Jacob Dowdernian, private. Dennis Dunning, druninier Walter J^yer, lieutenant ; died April 2, 181'J. .Tames Doufjlierty, private. .Jacob Di.xon, {)rivate. Jacob Doddridjje, [)rivate. Isaac Daiid, private, Micliacl Dearniond, private. Miciiai'l Dodson, private, Leonard Devt)U.s, private. Henry DavidhistM-, private. 2 PENNSYLVANIA PENlS10NEH5i-18iO. David Etlgar, private, John Eokart, private. George R. Kversoii, captain. Emanuel Ebb, private. John Everharr, private. Evan Evans, corporal. John Eldred, private. F. Simon Flynn, private. Conrad Fry, private. William Ferrell, private. John Furnell, private. Jacob Fetzer, private. John Faust, i)rivate. William Forbes, sergeant. (ieorge Ferdinand Fagundus, private. Charles Francis, private. Peter Felix, i)rivate. Michael Fink, private. Peter Fleck, private. George Firing, i)rivate; rivate. Steplien Roberts, private. Frederick Reeger, private. Benjamin Renels, private. Jacob Rusk, private. George Runyan, i)rivate. Mark Rodes, sergeant. Paul Russell, private. Samuel Ramble, private. Isaac Ro.se, private. James Ryburn, ])iivate. Micluiel Reigle, private. r'onrad Reichswisk, private. Zephaniah Rogers, private. Abijah Reynolds, private. James Rolls, private. hm in i 704 PENNSYLVANIA PENSIONERS-lsaa George Rees, private. Abrahni Roser, private. Thomas Roberts, private. George Risliell, private. Isaac Ryuearson, private. Russell Rose, private. Isaac Rayinon, private. S. John Savitlge, captain. Henry Swartaga, private. James Stewart, 1st, private. .John Staples, private. Daniel St. (vlair, captain. Eiiplialet Smitii, cori)()ral. James E. Smith, captain. George Strous, private. .Tames Stewart, 3(1, private. Peter Shumway, private. Richard Stone, private. Frederick Shrib r, private. George S. Searles, private. Christian Shockey, private. Moses Smith, private. Samuel Scott, private. Adam Stall, i)rivate. William Smith, private. Deadlove Shadow, private. Jacob Stoner, private. Hugh Sweeny, private. Andrew Sax, private. Edward Smith, private. John Stidinger, private. Saniuei Spicer, private. John Smith, "^d, private. Jacob Strous, private. John Spering. private. Francis Shover, piivate, .Tohn Snider, private. Henry Shiiler, private. Daniel Salla.day, or Solloday, private. Samuel C Secly, lieutenant. George ,]. John, private. John Stoner, captain. Thomas Smith. 1st, private. David Steel, captain , died Fel)ruary 4, 1819. PENNSYLVANIA PENSIONER8-18:iO. 705 John Strunk, private. JauiHS Stephenson, nia.ri;ie. . John Stephenison, private. Henry Soutliard, private. Adam St(>nel)raker, private. Tlionms Smith, 3(1, private; stricken from roll, not Continen- tal. (Jliristoplier Steinliyser, private. Ichabod Shaw, private. Uriah Springer, captain. Pliilip l*eter Schriver, private. Christian Sliryock, private. George Slotterback, private, Jacob Shiveley, private. Abraham Steiger, private. Elijah Starr, private. Thomas Stratton, private. Lawrence Speigel, private. John Stewart, private. John Spicer, private. John Shaffer, private. James Searsh, private. Daniel Stoy, private. David Stutzer, private. Michael Spatz, marine. Ebenezer Seeley, private. Baltus Stone, private. Henry Sy))ert, private. Jolni Saylor, private. Benjamin Stagg, private. William Scliiel), private; (iied OctoV)er 34, 1818L John Studellman, private. Peter Shears, or Sheese, private. James Sloan, sergeant. Rii'liard Sparr, private. Moses Swartvvood, private; suspended. James Smith, 1st, i)rivHte. James Smith, 2d, privnte. William Scott, 3d, private. Roger Stayner, captain. Henry Stroop, lieutenant. William Schofield, lieutenant. David Sohn, private. Frederick Shaffer, private. Thomas Stevens, private. Oliver Scott, private. 45- Vol. XV. W: ■mp 11 ■am I k si ' 708 PENNSYLVANIA PEN 81 ONERS- 1820. MutthiflH Schroyer, private. Diiiiiul Steever, private. Samuel Severance, private. Jauieii Satterlee, fifer. .Job Stiles, private. Tliomas Smith, 3il, private. Joliu Steel, private. Henry Snyiler, private. Adam Shoeman, private. Peter Saurman, private. J)auiel Shuttell, private. Samuel Smiley, private. Andrew Stoope, [jrivate. John Spires, private. Jacob Strieker, iM'ivate. Robert Shandler, private. John Smith, 3d, private. John Smith, ens^ign. John Shubert, pi-ivate. Joshua Spear, private. J*hilip Shrader, private. IMiilip Smith, private. John Leonanl Spong, private. Adam Smith, lieutenant. Adam Swager, private. Levi Sterling, sergeant. Henry Shoup, Sr., private. Joseph Smith, private. James Shields, private. Samuel Seeley,Sr., private. Elisha Satterlee, private. Conrad Smith, private. Nathaniel Stevenson, private. William Stevens, private. Edward Sweeny, private. Ludwig Shoup, private. Ichabod Seaver, private. William Stone, mariner. Samuel Shrott, private. Jacob Seivert, private. Luke S wetland, private. Jonathan Stratton, private. Edward Smith, private. Adam Specht, private, .fohn Sims, private. John Smith, 4th, private. PE:^NSYLVANIA pension RRS-1830. John Spalding, private. Stephen Sparrow, private. Adam Snyder, private. Frederick Still waggon, private. Robert Sturgeon, sergeant. George Scott, private. T. Elihu Trowbridge, lieutenant. Tlionias Thompson, private; died February 12, 1819. William Taylor, tlragoon. Henry Turney, private. Isaiali Tattle, private. David Thomas, in'ivate. Charles Tipper, private. Absalom Timms, private. Leonard Toops, private. John Trees, private. William Tenant, private. William (Jr. Turner, private. George Trine, private. William Tindall, private. Thomas Turner, private. Epaphras Thompson, private. Benjamin H. Trowbridge, private^ John Teal, sergeant. William Tanner, private. Thomas Thacker, private. William Tenery, private. Henry Tibbin, private. Simon Taylor, private. John Thompson, 2d, private. Obadiah Thatclier, private. James Toner, private. John Tudor, private. Lauibert Thompson, private. Patrick Turner, private. Archelaus Temple, private. John Tiffany, private. Joseph Thomas, private. James Thayer, private. Andrew Tryer, sergeant. Ezekiel Thomas, sergeant. Moses Tyler, private. Samuel Tnbbs, private. AVilliam Taylor, 2d, private. William Tye, private. 707 7U8 PENNSYLVANIA PENSION ER8-1820. Isaac Upthegrove, private. John Vangardner, private. Tlioiuas Vaughn, private. Philip Varner, private. Bernard Valentine, private. John Verner, private. Daniel Vergeson, private. U. V. "W Stacey Williams, private. William Williamson, priva Michael Waltz, private. Robert Wood, private. Lewis Woolf, private. Abraham Warren, private. Valentine Wei rick, private. John Winn, private. Christopher Weigle, private. Benjamin Wheeler, private. Robert M. Wilson, 2d, boatswain. Micliael Warner, private. Andrew Wilson, private. George Wiseman, private. William Waddle, private. Patrick Welsh, private. Joseph Wren, private. Jacob Windolpli, private. John Wort, private. Jacob Werts, private. Ralph Woolman, private. Samuel Whitehead, private. Michael Waggoner, private. John Welsh, private. Michael Wheeland, private. Thomas West, private. Amos Wilkinson, lieutenant. Joseph Williams, private. Epliraim White, private. John Wandel, private. Cornelius Wear, private. Martin Wethknecht, private. Robert Wilson, 2d, private. James Wats.on, private. John Wilson, private. PENNSYLVANIA PENSIONER8-1820. Edward Woodman, private. (xeorge Wriglitmire, private. Jacob Winters, private. Joseplx White, dragoon. James Winters, private. William Williams private. CHdeon Woodinansee, private. Jamey Wilkins, private. Henry Weaver, private. John Whitty, private. William Webber, private. Joseph Wescoat. private. Nehemiali Wilson, private. Alexander Wilson, private. Jacob Whiter, private. Joseph Wel.sh, private. Consider Wood, private. Lewis Waltnian, private. Michael Weirick, private. Samuel Wharton, private. Benjamin Watson, private. Edmund Weston, private. Nathan Winton, private. Jol)n B. Webster, captain lieutenant. Adam Weaver, private. Isaac Wheeler, i)rivate. Isaac Wall, private. Frederick Williams, private. Frederick Willhelm, corporal. Absalom Wright, private. John Weasey, private. Frederick William Wack, private. Silvanus Wade, private. Joseph Williams, private. Ichabod Ward, private. John West, private. Joseph Walker, corporal. Jacob Wesmer, fifer. Conrad Wills, private. William Willard, i)rivate. David Willson, private. Wollery Whiteniau, i)rivate. John Whitley, private. Simeon Wylie. private. James Winning, private. George Wilhelm, private. 709 I'pi 710 PENNSYLVANIA PENSIONERS-1820. T. Rol)t'rt Young, private. ' . John P. Yenglint^, private. Jolin You.se, private. a. George Ziegler, private. John Zean.s, private. Micliael Zelier, private. I hereby certify tliat the foregoing sheet.s of thirty-five pages, are truly copied from the Records of the War Department. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and alHxed the Seal of the said Department, this fifteenth day of January, in the year of Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and twenty. J. C. CAhHOirx. Secretary of War. REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONERS IN 1825. [The following certified list includes, besides tho.se who served in tlie Pennsylvania Line, the Militia, and those resident in Pennsylvania at the time who were in the service of other States in the war. It differs somewhat from the list printed in Volume Eleven of this series of Pennsylvania Archives.] A list of persons residing in Pennsyh^ania who ham been placed on the pension list of the United States, on account of Revolu- tionary service, shewing the names of those who have died, as also those nho served in the P^nnsijloania Line. David Alshouse, P. L. William Anderson. P. L. Robert Allison, P. li. Thomas Anderson, P. L. Jonathan Arnold. Thomas Anderson, 2d, 1*. L. freorge Anderson, P. L. Enoch Anderson. 1st, P. L. ; dead. Enoch Anderson, 2d, dead. James Andrews. John Antrein, P. L. John Akaley, P. L. John Allison, P. L. PENNHYLVANIA PENSION ERS-18a5. Elijali At wood. ]>tivi(l Allen. Aluthias Annbruster, P. L. Elisha Allies. Adam Anderson, P. \j. Robert Anderson, P. L. .lac.ob Allen, P. L. Nicholas Angst, }*. L, .Tohn Anthony. Samuel Anderson. Christopher Avery. John Arthur, P. L. Jedediah Adams. Jacob Allen. I.saac Artis. Titus Allen. Isaiah Adkins. Sliewbart Armitage, P. L. ; dead. rfeorge Arnold. Samuel Auchmuty, P. L. David Austin. Robert Barckley. P. L. Jacob Bower, P. L. John Brewer, dead. ^VilIiam Bitterley. Rtifus Bennett, P. L. Patrick Butler, dead; P. L. John Brisban. James Boyle, P. L. Thomas Burn, dead. Daniel Brodhead, P. L. Emanuel Bollinger. P. Tj. James Brown, Sr., P. L. Daniel Bloom, P. L. ; dead. William Black. Thomas Beatty, P. L. ; dead. Charles Bryan, P. L. Robert Buchanan. % Frederick Boyer, P. L. James Bei'ry, P. L. ; dead. . . .Tohn Buchanan. James Blair. Thomas Burk, P. L. Elijah Bowman, P. L. James Baker, P. L. George Baylor, P. L. in t,. 713 PENNSYLVANIA PENSION ERS-1825, Btiiioiiy Bates. Juhn Brown. P. L. ' Eden Burroughs. Alexander Buchanan, dead. Joseph Bryan, P. L. ; dead. John Bar, P. L. William Bargenliool", P. L. Jauies Bradford. Stephen Barnxim, dead. Archibald Birth, deail. Alexander Brown, df ad ; P. L. John F. Beckarth, dead. John B^c ..er, P. L. ; dead. .John Beatty, 1st, P. L. Yost Borger, P. L. John Burnhart. Robert Baileys dead. John Brown. Jonathan Brown. George Buyers. Lew if* Bender, P. L. Peter Bucklew. William Brown, P. L. ; dead. Stephen Bennett. William Blake. P. L. James Brown, 2d, William Barr. James Buchanan, P. L. Benjamin Bosworth Benjamin Burd. P. L. ; dead. Nathan Bostwick. Edward Bess, P. L. ; dead. Ebenezer Beeman. Cleorge Bowers. John Bernard, P. L. William Bills, dead. Steplien Ballard, P. L. Henry Bentley, P. L. ; dead Peter Bricker, P. L. John Boon, P. L. .Tolin Benson, John Bay lie, P. L. John Brennon, P. L. Moses Balding, P. L. Bartholomew Bratton. Mathlus Buckler, P. L. PENNSYLVANIA PENSION ERS-lb25. William Blakeney, dead. James Bigelow. John Beatty, 2d, P. L. Martin Brechal. Benjamin Bennett. Daniel Bernhart. James Bai'nes. Nehemiah Barnes. John Jacob Bower, P. L. George Bowers, 2d. Thomas Buchanan, P. L. ; dead John Borry, P. L. Thomas Bovvland. Andrew Blanchard. Benjamin Bidlack. John Boyle, P. L. ; dead. George Becktel. Jacob Betts. Elias Bennett. Frederick Boyer. Michael Bitz, P. L. ; dead Daniel Black, P. L. Ebenezer Bartlett. Geo ge Beaver, P. L. William Bai'nes, P. L. David Boggs, P. L. Andrew Bryson, P. L. ; dead. John Blundin. Abner Blanchard. John Hat tin. John Brownlee, P. 1j. William lieeton. Isaac Broom, P. L. Thomas Bevington, P. L. Joseph Hritton, P. L. Hubbard Burrows. Isaac Hrownson. Jacol) Barlett. William Brown, 2d, P. L. Henry Brim, P. L. Dewalt Bilman, P. L. Abraham Booker. Jticob Beetam, P. L. John Hartley. Thomas Bingham, P. L. Joliii Battles. 713 •f,, ,1 i VI 1 PENNSYLVANIA PENSIONERS-1825. ; (lead, (.lead. I)anit4 Bcrfjiueyer, P. L ; dead. Hristol Budd, alias Bristol Sampson. Andrew Hinl, P. L. Atlam Hrantliiser, or Branthever, P. L. VVilliaui Bark, P. L. Tlioiuas Brown. lialpli Boon, P. L. Leonard Buck, P. L. .Jacob Balnier, P. L. Patrick Buck, P. L. Henry Barnhart, P. L. Peter Betz. William Branch. Benjamin Beaver, P. L. Edward Burge.ss. Yost Bleecher, P. L. 8 Clendenning, P. L. John Connaway. John Carter. F^benezer Coe, P. li. Samuel Chuse, P. L. Caleb, or Cutlip Crumlow. P. L. Nathaniel Coulter. William Corn. John Cuifcins, P. li. Joseph Cummings. PENNSYLVANIA PENSI0NERS-t8i 10. m. Simon Chesley. (Jonrad Coffrotli. Martin Carringer, P. L. Tlioniart Craig, P. L. Nicholas Conty. P. L. George Cooper. William Donaldson. Jesse Dickinson. Nathaniel Donnell, dead. John Dornbanch, P. L. ; dead. William Dixon, or Dickson. P. L. .Tames Duncan. .lames Dixon. P. L. Sunmel Davis, dead ; P. },. .Tames Duff, P. L. Charles Dickey, P. L. ; dead. Lambert Dorland, P.Jj. .Tohn Dover, P. Ij. Robert Duncan. David Dimock. Benjcimin Decker, P. Jj. Levi Davis, 1^. L. .Tohn Deveney, P. L. Thomas Dill, P. L. Dennis Dempsey. Samuel Deiley, P. L. .Tolin Dougherty, P. L. Patrick Dixon, P. L. William Drake. Michael Dolin. William Davidson, P. Ti. John Daly, 1^. L. Peter Dych. Andrew Douglass, dead. Jacob Dowdermim, P L. . dead. Dennis Dunning. Walter Dyer, deail. Janu's T")ougheri \ , P. J-. Jacob Dixon, V. ].. .Incob Doddridge. Isaac Daud. Mi.'i in i-i-r, P b. 1:f -si! mm Uih »■ 718 PENNSYLVANIA PENSION EKiS-lBSS Christian Deutzler, dead. Isaac Dunn. John J)onnelly, P. L. William Denning, P. L, Sunuiel Dunlap. William Davis. William Dougherty. Philip Dock, P. L. Henry Doll, P. L. Martin Doll, p. L. William Davis, 2d, l\ L. Ludwig Dorman, P. L. John Donaldson, P. L. Thomas Davis, P. L. George Detrich, P. L. Ezra Doty. Dennis Dailly, P. L. Michael Dewalt, P. L. John Davis, P. L. Samuel Dunham, dead. Cliristian Durr, dead. James Dickens. Patrick Dixson, P. L. George Dias, or Dice. Moses Day. Jofiii Drally, dead. Jo\in Deis, P. L. Andrew J)over, P. L. John Davis, 2d. Christian Dtdl, dead. John Dii'Uy, dead. AleXiinder Duncan, dead : Joseph Davis, P. L. John Dedier, Sr., deail ; P. Daniel Davis. P. L. L. Abel Evans, P. L. John English, P. L. James English, 1*. L. John Eich( ' >■ 720 PENNSYLVANIA PENSIONERS- 1825. Isaac Ford. George Foltz. George Funk. Joseph Fuller. Isaac Franks. John Finley, P. Ij. Henry Frankfort. Daniel Finly. Maurice Fftzgerald. Philip Fry, P. L. Elias Frutchnian, P. L. ; dead. David Ford. Thomas Foster. John Fo.\. Rufus Fitcli. Henry Fisher. Math las Foos, P. L. Thomas Fullerton, P. L. Jacob Grace, P. L. ; deacJ. George Gideon. George Godfrey alias Felkei-, P. Tj. Robert Gal way. John Gregory, P. Ij. Andrew Garden. Israel Greenleaf. Ainbroze Gaylord. Hugh Go wan. Daniel Graliam, P. L. Thomas Gilmor, dead. James Greenland, P. L. John Goldy. Jonathan Guy. dead ; P. L. Alexander Gulbraith, P. Ij. ; dead. John G«)rdon, 2d, P. L. : dead. Alexander Graydon, P. L. Joel Gray, P. L. ; dead. William George, P. L. Thomas Gordon, P. L. Eiios Granni.ss. John Griffith, P. L. ; dead. Stephen Gilbert, P. li. ; dead. Timothy Green. James Gray. John Gillespie. William Glendy, P. L. f^'. M' PENNSYLVANIA PENSIONERS-lwii-* 721 George (Tangwoir, P. L. Jacob fTlassmeyer, P. L. Levi (irimth, P. L. Abraham (ireenwalt, P L. Jolm Gibson. Joshua Gibl)s. Jolm Green, P. L. Williana Guthrie, P. L. Alpheus Gillet. Solomon GolT. Daviil Gee. Samuel D. GolT. Joshua Griffin. John Gunnell. Jame.s Goodinj^. Robert Gordon. Alexander Gray. P. L. Jacob Griglier, or Geiger, ]*. L William Gillaspy. Jo.seph Gray. Nathaniel Gates. Jacob Grubb. P. J,. Adam Gramlin, P. L. Asa Geer. Joseph Geddes, P. L. Joseph Grover. John Ganey, P. L. John Gauf, or (iraflf, P. L, Obadiah (jore. Hugh Gill. Valentine Gruber. James Gardner, P. L. ; dead. James Green, 1st. John Garrison. Jeremiali Geise, P. L Jacob Gideon. John Geyer, or Gier, P. L. dear?. \ Lewis Harter. .Tames Hagerman, P. L. Jolm Haskins, P. L. Hugh HatTerman, P L. Israel Harding. James Heaton. Thoihas Hamilton, P. L. John Hannah, dead. 4'i-VOL. XV. 722 PENNSYLVANIA PENSIONERS— 1825, Al)raham Horn, P. L. Valentine Horse. P. L. Corneliiiri HofTnian, P. L. Frederick Hill. P. L. Leonard Hanse, P. L. William Howell, P. L. James Hogg. John Heller, P. L. John HeneHy, P. L. ; tlead. John Heisam. Cxeorge House, P. L. John Hamilton, P. L. George Hoofnoggle, P. L. Jolin Henninger. ('hristian Hubbert, P. L. John Hoge, P. L. Thomas Hollanc). William Howe, P. L. Jacob Holden, P. li. Peter Heblinger, P. L. Thomas Hermen. Abel Hennon. John Holliday, P. L. ; dead. Henry Hamrick. Frederick Hal)ner. Wakeman Hull. Martin Hart, P. L. Joseph Henderson. Nicholas Hart, P. L. : dead. Jacob Houts, P. L. ; dead. Alexander Howden. ■ Meli'hior Hefflish. William Henderson. Adant Harl)oll, P. L. George Hallman, P. L. William Hamson, P. L. ; dead. Conrad Hiles, dead. Michael Huffnagle, P. L. ; dead. Jolin Harris, P. L. James Hoknes, P. L. James Hamilton. P. L. John Henninger, P. L. Andrew Hendrake, dead. Timothy Hall. Adam Happall. John Hamilton, 2d. P. L: : dead. PEiNJiSYLVAxMA PE.\dlUxNEK8-ia25, 723 David Hunt. l«rael Hewitt. Henry Hilger. Clirihtian Hn(Ti\ian, P. L. Francis Harbison, P. L. Piiilil) Huston. George Heiber. George Henning, P. L. Jacob Hinit, dead. Francis Henery, P. Ij. Henry Hiiinnie], P. L. George Hecknian, 1*. L. Andrew Hamilton, dead. Jolni Hind. Samuel Harper. James Hook, dead. Cornelius Haskins. Benjanun Hurt'. George Huber, P. L. George Hart, P. L. Henry Hooven, P. L. ; dead. John Harris, 2d, P. L. John Hartcliy. Edward Hegin, P. L. Cornelius Hutchison, P. L. Michael Hare, P. L. Stephen liettJehl. Thomas Harwood. Conrad Hine, P. L. Robert Hazlett, P. li. ; dead. John Hawkenberry, dead. .Job Heart. Nicholas Hart, 2d. Jolui Hubbell, Jr. James Hogge, P. L. ; dead. James Hutton, P. L. Bartlett Hinds. George Hortman. James Harper, P. L. Jacob Harbaugh. Elias Hardy. Frederick Hubley, P. J>. ; deed. Frederick Heberly. Benjamin Hains, dead. William Hamilton. John Hening. i;«i!S IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I ^ IIIIIM ..» ill 1^ — Ill 2.2 IM 1.8 1.25 1.4 1.6 ^ 6" _ ► Hiotographic Sciences Corporation 23 WEST MAIN STREET WEBSTER, NY. 14580 (716) 872-4503 1^ >#/ ;\ \ 6^ <■<' ^<''^ 724 PENNSYLVANIA PENSlONERS-1825. Jolin Hutchinson, P. L. John Handel 1, dead. Martin Harman. . Joseph Hicks. James Hughes. William Horder, P. L. Jacob Hoff, P. L. Jolin Heller, P. L. Jacob Hartline. Thomas Hamilton, P. Ij. Andrew Higgins. John Irvine, 1st, P. I>. John Irvine, 2d, J*. L. Barney Idle, P. L. Artemadores Ingersoll. Philip Isenhour, P. L. John Jenl.ins. John Johnston. Hugh Johnston, P. L. John JamieHon, P. ]w. Thomas Jones. Peregrine Jones, P. L. PJiilip Jones, P. L. ; dead. Joseph Johnston, P. Jj. Jacob Justice, P. L. Jonathan Jennings Barney Johnson, dead. Michael Jordan. Michael Joiners. P. L. John Johnston. 2d. dead. Oershani Joy, dead. Joshua Jackson. James Jacobs, P. L. ; dead. Joseph Johnson. William .Tackson. Philip Jacol)y. P. h ; dead. Joel Jones. James Josiah. Seth Jewel. Nathan B. Jennings. Benjamin Johnson. Richard Jackson. Solomon .Tordan. William Johitston, I*. L. PENNSYLVANIA PENSION ERS-lb25. 725 Nicholas Jacoby, P. L. Joel Jones. Samuel Kearsley, P. L. James Kelly, P. L. ; dead. C^eorge Keller, P. L. Pranciy King, P. L. Philip Kriig, or Krugh. George Kibler, P. L. RoV>ert King, P. L. Frederick Keller, P. L. John Keisy, P. L. John Kendall. Joseph Kino;. Frederic,k Ke nmerer, P. L. James Keep. P»*ter Kip. Henry Klunck, alias Henry Clung. Samuel Kokofjai, P. L. Martin Kisenceders, dead. Dani(>l Kougher, P. L. Patrick Kane. P. L. Michael Kiihns, PL. William Kelly, P. L. ; dead- John Ketcham, P. L. Peter Kinney, P. L. Adam Koch. William Kerr, P. L. George Kappes, P. L. Dennis Kean, P. L. Lewis Kintz, P. L. Simeon King. Samuel Kellogg. George Kerstetter. Henry Keyser, dead. David Kinsey, dead. Adam Kough, P. L. John Kerner, P. L. ; dead. John Kerr, P. L. Am(»s Kenney. Adam Koveler, P. L. Khene/er Keelei*. William Kernachan, P. L. Rela Kent. Andrew Klinesmith, P. L. George Kerach, or Kirst, Daniel Leany, P. L. Michael liynch, P. L. John Lavery, P. L. ; deau. PENNSYLVANIA PENSIONER8-1825. 727 Henry Layman, P, L. Hezekiah Leach, dead. John Lane. John Lastly. William Leary, P. L. David Liudsey, P. L. (ieorge Lenox, P. L. Archibald Leecli, P. L. Amos Lawrence. Matthias Little, dead- Frederick Livenberg, P. L. Philip Lesh, dead. Thomas Ligget, P. L. William licard. William Lock, P. L. Jacob Lewis. Abraham Lancer, alias Lansert, Nicholas Leib, P. L. La ban Land on. Samuel Lovett. John Lorain, P. L. John Lockert, P. L. George LIndersmith, P. L. Matthias Lockman, P. L. .John Lahey. .Tohn Lazier. Abraham Loper, dead. Michael Little. David Loveliss. Richard Lewis. Peter Livingood. Philip Jacob Lott, P. L. John Ijogan, P. L. William Lattimore, P. L. John Lock. P. L. .\lexander McCurdy, P. L. William Magaw, P. L. Colin McLachlan, P. L. Andrew McLure. Henry Magg. EInathan Miner. Clement Masters. William Mapes. Thomas McFall, 2d, P. L. JameH Maxwell. 728 PENNSYLVANIA PENSIONERS— 1825. Jonathan Morris. ' Samuel McMillan. Barney McGuire, P. L. Jacob Moyer, P. L. Conrad Myers, P. L. John Miller, Ist. Joim McKeowin. P. L. Edward McMaaters, P. L. John Michall, P. L. •Richard Mahew. James Maxwell, 2d, P. L. John Metz, P. L. ; dead. Joseph Madon, P. L. William McGinnis, P. h. Daniel McMath, P. L. ; dead. William Murray. Richard Meiggs, P. L. Janaes Mitchell, P. L. Peter Mayer, P. L. G-eorge Morris, P. L. John McMurdy, P. L. John Morris, P. L. Charles McLain, P. L. Robert McLaughlin, P. Peter McBride, P. L. Christian Miller, P. L. James Maxwell, 3d, P. William Mills, P. L. Enoch Morgan, P. L. Alexander Martin, P. L. William McMullen. P. L. John McMullen, P. L. Peter Martin, P. L. ; dead. Daniel McFatrick, P. L. ; dead. James Mahony, P. L; dead. Jacob Murry, P. L. James Mitchell, P. L. , Andrew McPherran, P. L. John McDowell, P. L. ; dead. John Miller, 2d, P. L. ; dead. Jacob Miller, P. L. William Moore. Jnmes Moon, P. L. John Manan, P. L. •James McKlm, P. L. Neal McCierry. P. L. dead. L. L. PENNSYLVANIA PENSIONERS- 1825. 729 Coniml Miller, P. L. Nutlmniel P. Moody. Henry McCartney, P. L. John MarKhull, P. L. ; dead. Henry Mozer. Jacob Mi ley. Andrew Marker, P. L. Daniel McCann, P. L. William Mauon, P. L. Henry McEvven, P. L. Alexander McLain, P. L. Thomas McKeen, P. L. Daniel McCarty, P. L. Baltzer Meese, P. L. William Martin, P. L. ; deatl. Stephen Miller. Francis McDonald, P. L. ; dead. Patrick Martin, P. L. Charles March, P. L. John McDowell, 2d, P. L. Christian Miller, 2d, P. L. ; dead. David Marshall. George McSwine, P. L. William McConnell. Jolni McCoy. James Mathias. William Moore, 1*. L. ; «lead. Claudius Martin, P. L. ; dead. Owen Murphy, P. L. David Marsliail, P. L. James Morris, dead. Jt»hn McCar, P. L. ; dead. Jaines Martin. Caleb Miles. William Mileham, P. L. John MontfTomery, P. L. John Afoart, P. L. JacoV> Mct'lean. tieail. Isaac Morley. Samuel Mellon, P. L. Thomas McDowell. John McOaw, P. L. John McCIeland, P. L. John Melone. Thomas Murray, P. L. Jacob Mover, 2d, P. L. 7;W PEN NSY LVA N 1 A PENSIONERS-1835. Jacob Marks, P. li. (i(Mlfred Miller. Adam MuskftimiMs, P. L. ; ilefui. Philip Means. ]*eter Miller. James Murray, P. L. David McCollom. John Mc(yrack«n, P. L. Michael Mullen, P. L. .Folin Murphy, P. L. ; dead. Josiah Mills. Robert Murdock, P. L. ; dead. J)Avid Maflfet. James McKinzey. Andrew McKee, P. L. Henry Miller, P. L. George Masser. William Mullen, P. L. John McConaghy, dead. William Marx, P. L. Jeremiah Murray, P. L. John McKinney, P. L. ReuV)en Mickle. Hugh McElrevy, or McRevy, P. L. Martin Miller. Zenos Macomber. Daniel Mahony, P. Ij. ; dead. John Marks, P. Ij. John Miller, 3d, P. L James Moore, P. L. ; dead. Alexander Moore. William McCord, P. L. Andrew Moore, P. L. Michael McMullen, P. L. ; deaavitl Matteson. James McCiee. David Williams Martin. John Maclain. Almond Miinson. Valentine Miller, P. L. Edward Mc Masters, P. L. Levi Alerrit. John Murtin, dead. Jonathan McConnell. David Marsh, P. L. Philip Miller. Daniel IMeCarty, 1'. L. Jolin Mitchell. r; 1;' :■!, l:i Jolm Nicholson, P. L. Jonathan Nichols, dead. William Norton. John Nowlan, P. L. James Newbury, P. 1j. William Newill! Anthony Newhonsc, V. L. William Nichols. Christopher New, P. L. James Norton. Robert Nichols. Jonathan Newman. Henry Neider. Samuel Newcome. V. L. Jam ^s Neill, P. L. Frederick Nipple, P.-L. William Nelson, P. L. ; dead. Philip Natjel, P. L. John O'Neal. Samuel Orsburne. Hu^h Otterson, dead. Andrew Oliphant, P. L. Murty O'Dorner, P. L. 733 PENNSYLVANIA PENS10NERa-lS25. JanieH Osbourne, P. L. Joseph OiT, P. L. AntlrHW O'Brien. John Ohniet, dead; P. li. Robert Old is. P. 1^. ; dead. Peter Ox. Henry O'Neil. Robert Owens. , Adam Oury, P. L. Dedricic Onrhand. P. L. Matthew Organ, P. I^. Richard Ohlhain, dend. AnguH Onear, P. J^. Christian Popst, P. li. : dead. Michael Peter, P. L. Micliael Pace, dead. Alexander Patterson, P. L. John Parkhnrst. Henjaiuin Peck, P. L. ; {ley, 1*. L. ; dead. Henry Quick. John llyon. Frederick Kively, Robert Rieliie, i». L. David Raniway, P. ii. Conrad Riniee, P. L. Thonias Randolph. Frederick Rice. Antlrew Ralston, P. L. : dead. Peter Reese, P. L. ; dead. Isaac Rosehroiifjh, P. L. Janie.s Rnssell, V. L. John Rowan, P. L. Al)rahain Rinker, P. L, Philip M. Ru^^sel. Thonias Rjithburn. Jolm Ryan, P. Ii. John Renison. P. Ij. Godfrey Rarick, P. L. ; dead. Henry Rawlaiid. Benedict Reynolds. Stei)hen Roberts. Frederick Recf^er. Kenjaniin Renels. Jacob Rusk. P. L. (reortje Runyan, P. L. Mark Rodes, V. h. Paul Russell. P. I.. Samuel Rand>le. Isaac Rose, dead. James Ryburn, P. L. Michael Reigle. Conrad Reichswick. Abijah Reynolds. Geoi'ffe Rees, P. L. Abraham Roser, dead. Thonias Roberts, dead ; P. L. 734 PENNSYLVANIA PENSION EKS-182r,. (i«'orge RiHiu'll, P. ],. Isniu! liyiiettrKoii. RnKst'll KoHe. Natlmii Rowlny. (JlirJHtiau Rillerr. Saitiuel Uuttiri. James Reed, P. L. John Ryan, 2(1. Peter R^ulabadi, P. L. Conrad Rnnnion. Simon RockwootI, dt-ad. Amos Roberts, 1'. L. James Reed, P. L. Josepli Roberts, P. L. Simon RnfTcorn, 1*. L. William Robinson, 1*. L. Thomas Ryerson. Reuben Rowley. William Russeil, P. T.. I.. . L. John Savidge, P. L. Henry Swartaga. James Stewart, 1st, ]*. L. John Staples. Daniel St. Clair, P. L. Eliplialet Sniitli. James E. Smith, P. L. George Strons, dead. James Stewart, 2d, P Peter Shumway. Richard Stone, P. L. Frederick Shriber, P. Christian Sliockey, P Moses Smith. Samuel Scott, P. L. ; dear, «l(*u»'n>>on, 1'. L. Henry tSontlmnl. A>o(f Shaw. Philip Pi't«M- Sclnivt-r, P. L. (Jhristian Shryock, P. ii. : dead. (ieorj^e Slottt'riiack, P. I.. Jacob ShivHly. I'. I.. Altrahani St^'if^cr, P. Ji. ; dfad. Elijah Starr, P. L. Thomas St ration. IwiwrcnoH Sp«*if^lt', 1'. L. John Stewart, P. L. Jansps S«'Hr(di. dead. Daniid Stoy, P. L. David Stalzpr, I*. L. Michatd Spat/. Ehenezer S<»ely. Bait us Stone, P. L. Henry Sypert. John Saylor, P. L. Benjamin Stagg, P. 1j. William Stdieil), P. L. ; dead. John Studlenmn, P. Ti. James Sloan, P. L. ; «leatl. Richard Si>arr. Moses Swart wr)od. P. L. James Smith, P. Ii. ; dead. James Snuth, 2<1. William Scott, 2(1, P. L. ; dead. Roger Stayner, P. L. Henry Stroop, P. I-. William Schofleld, P. L. ; dead. David Sohn, P. L. Frederick Shaffer. F*. L. ; «lead. Thomas Stevens. 786 PENNSYLVANIA PENSlONERiS-1835. Matthias Bhroyer. Daniel Steever, P. Ij. Samuel Severance. James Satterlee. Jol) Stiles. Thomas Smith, 3cl, dead John Steel. Henry Snyder, P. L. Adam Shoeman, P. L. Daniel Shnttell, P. L. Sumnel Smiley, P. L Andrew Stoope. John Spires. Jacob Stacker, P. L. Robert Shandler. John Smith, 3ci. John Smith. John Shubert, P. L. ; dead. Joshua Spear. Philip Shreder, dead. Philip Smith. John Leonard Spoiifj, 1'. L. Adam Smith. Adam Swager, P. L. Levi Sterling. Henry Shoup, Sr., P. L. Joseph Smith. James Shields, P. L. Samuel Seely, P. L. Elisha Satterlee. Conrad Smith. Nathaniel Stevenson, P. L. William Stevens, P. L. Edward Sweeny, P. L. Ludwig Shoup, P. L. William Stone . Samuel Shrott, P. L. Jacob Seivert, P. L. Luke S wet land, dead. Edward Snjith, P. Ij. Adam Specht, P. L. John Sims. John Smith, 4th, P. li. John Spalding. Adam Snyder, P. L. Frederick Stillwaggon, P. L. j dead. PEN XS Y L V AM A PENSION' EKS-18a5, 737 Robert SturgeDU. P. T.. George Scott, P. L. John Schneider. George Stewart, P. L. . deml Jo. Springer, dead H ^nry Skinn«'r. l>avid Shearer. Henry Sampson. Michael Shnlr/. P. L. Lemuel Standlief. Alexander Stevenson, P. I* •John Stoner, P. L. Benjamin Sweeten. Antliew Sanils, 1*. L. !Nehemlah Sherwood. Robert Shei)her(l. P. L Peler Smith, P. L. Jonathan Scott, P. L. Henjamin Seely, Ist. Thomas ShalTer, P. L. Iriiih Si)ringer. [Nicholas Salebammer. P. Ti. Hugh Stewart, P. L. : ilead. George SiiTch. .I<)natlian Stratton. Kphraim Sutton. P. L (reorge S. Searles. Samuel Sidter. jNfichael Scott. James Steed, P. L. Ichai)od Seaver. Stephen Spiirrow. David Shearer. Mathias Shaner. Roger Stayner. P. Ti. Andrew Sax, P L. I; Henry Turney. deail. Isaiah Tut tie. David Thomas, P. I.. Charles Tipper. P. L. AbHjdoni Timms. Leon.'ird Toops, P. Ti. 47-VoL. XV. 788 PENiNSYLVANIA PENSlONERS-lSaflk John TrefH, P. L. Williuiii IVnant, P. Jj, Williaiu a. Turner. P. L. Gt'oi-tjt* TiiiH', 1>. L. VVilliuin Tiiulall. Tlummn Turner. Epiiphnis Tliouipson. Williaui Tye, P. L. lienjamin A. Tr^wbriilge. John Teal. P. L. Williaiu Tanner, P. L. William Teuery. lienry Til)bi'u, P. Ij. ; iloaiL Simon Tnyior, P. L. Obetliah Thatcher, •laujes Toner. •John Tudor, dead, liaiiihert Thompson, dead. Patrick Turner, 1'. L. Arciiflaus Temple. John TilTany. .loseph Thomas, .lames Thayer. .Vndrcw Tryer, P. in. Hzekiel Thoiuas. Moses Tyler. Sauuu'l Til 1)1 )s. William Taylor, 'hi. William Toild, J'. 1.. (Solon Trescott. .lohn Thompson, hi, P. L. l>avid Taylor. Daniel Turner. P. L. JmcoI) Thrush, P. L. Joseph Thayer. John Tavlor. I . Isaac I;pthejj;rove. John Vnnj?i»rdner. P. L. Thonuis Vaufihn. 1*. L. Philip Varner, P. L. John Verner, P. L. Daniel Ver^feson. Abraham Van Fleet. John Vanarsdala. PENNSYLVANIA PL:N81UNEUS-1«35. 7:^9 fttacHV WilliiiiMs. P. L. ; ilead. Williuiii WilliiiiMson. Mic'huHl Willi/,. P. L. l{i>l)i'rt Wood. Jje.vis Woolf. V'iilfiit iiic WfirifU, I* L. ( 'liii>i>lit'i' W«'iKl<'- 1-Ji'iiJiimin Wlit't'ltT. Mii'liiu'l NVunicf, P. I/. William Wa.ldli', P. L. Patri<'k Welsh. Joseph Wren, I*. L. Ja«'t>l) Windolph, 1'. L Joliu Wort. Jacoh Wert/,, P. L. Kalph Woolman. 8aiiiiiel Whitehead. Michael WiiiiLfoiier. .JoJiM Wel.-h. Aiieliil 1 Wiieelail, P. \. 'riioiiia.s West, P. 1.. Amos Wilkinson. P. ],. .Tftseph WMliiams, 1*. L. Ei)iiraim While. .Jolni Wnndel. Cornelius Wear, P. L. Martin WethUneelit, 1>. L. Robert Wilson. ',2d. P. L ; dead James Watson, dead. John Wilson, P. L. Edward Woodman. (feopf^e W^ri<^ht mire Jacob Winters. • fosepli White, P. I., Jamus Winters, P. L. Williiim WiHianis. Cf ideon Woodmansee. .lames WilUins, P. I,. Henry Weaver. P. L. John Whitty. William Wel)l)er. •Joseph Wt scoat. Neheniiali Wilson. Joseph Welsh, P. L. Con^ider Wood, (K>ad. LfWiH Wftltmnn, dead; P. I.. IV r. ; dead. 740 PENNSYLVANIA PENSION ERS-Ibaj. Michael VVeirick. Samuel Wharton, tlenil ; P. L. Benjamin Watson, P. L. Ednuind Weston. Adam Wtaver, P. L. Isaac Wheeler. Isaac Wall, P. L. Frederick Williams. Frederick Willheim. George Wilhelm, dt-nd. Absalom Wright. Frederiek W. Wack. Si! van us Wade. Jo-ieph Williams. .John West. Joseph Walker. .laoob Wisner, P. L. .John Wesey, P. I.. (\)nrad Wills, P. L. : dt^nd. William Willanl, V. L. l^avid Willson. Wollery Whitenmn, P. L. •Tohn Whiteley. Sijnon Wylie. James Winning, P. L. ; At ad. Daniel Welker, P. L. : dead. Henry Walker, dead. .John Wetz, P. L. I^Iichael Weaver, dead. John Warner. William White, P. L. Edward Walker. Samuel WooilrtitT. Ephraim Woodrult. Silas Woleut. P. L. Nathan Winton. (talbreath Wilson. Robert M. Wilson, '^d. Miehael Wisler, P. L, Isaac Woodruff. BariK^y Welts, P. L. •lohn P. Webster, P. L. (ieorge Wisennm. P. L. .Joseph Whipple. Andrew Wilson. J^ L. lehabod Ward, dead. PENNSYLVANIA PENSION KKS-lbiio. 741 r+eorgt' Watjgoiier. J^)weph Ward. Uobert Young, P. L. .John F. Yengling. Jf»hn Youse, P. L. Henry Yebel. (teorge Ziegler. Jolin Zeans, P, L. Michael Zaller P. L. John Zelhier, P. L. I hernhy certify that the foregoing pages, numbered from f)ne to forty-two, are truly copieil from the Pension rolls in this Department. J. Ij. Edwards. I hereby certify that James Lewis Edwards, who lias signed the foregoing certilieate, is cluirged with the superintendence of the Pension business, and the keeping of the rolls and all papers in relation to siiid business in the i)epartment of War; and that to his certificate full faith and credit are to be given. In testimony whereof I have caused the seal of the said Depart- ment to l)e nfiixed, and have hereunto subscribed my nau'.e this thirty-first day of .Tauuary. in the year of our Lord one thou- sand eight hnmlred and twenty-five. J. (; CALHOIN', Secretary of War. i s \ ( (742) r)IA.TRY OF Captalx James Discan, OF Colonel iMoses Hazen's Reiriraeiit. IX TUK YORKTOWN CAMPAIGN, 1781. ^ I ill u Mi I (743) [Captain Jaines Diiiu^an, the author oi the Journal wliich follows, was born in Philadelphia la 1T")(5. He {graduated at Princeton College, an take notice nf »i ffw reinarkulde occiinviic'cs prior to tin- (•o.imieijeenieiit of this journal. ThtMirniy wtM"*' never so universally dt'ceivtMl in re- \*i\\\\ to the operations of the oanipaifiJi as at tliis time. New Y'ork was thought to be the object, ami no maneuver left un- tried to eonfirni this opinion, when all on a sudden, the arm\ decamped from "\V. IMains, crossed the North river, and jiro- ceeded by a cireuitous route to Spriuj^lield, in New Jersey, where, after a halt of a few days da order the better to deceive the enemy), they took their route lor Trenton, at which place the artillery stores witli our r.^iinent and soiu." other troops eml)arked. We wei'e now no longer at ii loss to know o;ii jilace of destination. We arriveii at < Muistiana bridge and from thence marched by land to the head of Klk, where tlie French troops with the rest of our army joined us in a very short time. Here we were delayed for G or 7 tiays, being busily employeil in embarking ordnance stores of all kinds on i)oard tin* v«'ssels. In the meantime the Fi'euch Troops with some other corps of «)ur army proceeded by land for Baltimore. The bay not being al)le to furnish a sidicinnt numbt'r of vessels, the Rhode Islaiul regiment with ours was obliged to embark oa l)oard a number of liar-bottomed boats, which had been constructed at Albany and brought to this place. We Set out on this arduous an. follows, viz: ?]lk, Stisque- hiiunah.'Petapsco, Severn, Patuxent, Potomac, Rappahannock, Peijuankitfuik, Y'ork and James. The bays were numerous. .Among the largest is Mock Jack, better than iO miles across. Tiie weather in general was very favorable excepting at the time of our crossing the mouth of Rappahannock, when on a sudden, a furious wind arose, which occasioned a very rough sea. A number of lioats were dismasted, sails torn to pieces, iiiul the whole in the ntmost distress. We. however, all mado around the point into a safe harbor, excepting Colonel Auiill C745) It I : '■i I r4o A YOUKTOWN JOURNAL. who, iiiisHin^ tlic point, was ol)li{^eil to Htretoh for Givon's i.sluuil. After re))airiiig our rig^^iii^j it was deteriniufd to pro- ceml a Hafer course than that w iiich Ccjlonel Autiil tool<, by Hailing; across I'lHi.iiankiranlv bay int(j the mouth of a river which forms Ciivcn's island. In this attempt I sliii)pe(l water several times ami liacl all my .sail torn to pieces. Some of. the boats wem m n'e pnnlenr an. I did not cross that day. However we all arrived saf'. and were detained there two days by the Htorm. Tln-ee ve.ssels sailin{{ in the bay were the same day foundered. A miraculous escape! I cannot but mention the very polite treatment we received from the inhabitants of Given's island. 1 liave said we arriv<'d at Williamslmrg the Sfith; the 27th and 28th were detained at this piac-e in makiii(^ preparations for the siege, and on the 2'.)th the allied army moved down toward York (disrant from Williamsbury about 12 miles), and made a short halt about two miles distant from the enemy s outworks when a few shots were fired from the French pieces at some of Tarleton's horse, who immediately dispersed. In the eveniU}^ we proc'eeded about half a mile farther and en- camped for the night. In the course of the night three «le- serters came in with little or no intelligence that could l)e de- pended upon. On the morning of the 5iOth we hador lers to ap- proach the enemy's works. After marching a short distance we were ordered to load, and proceeded within half a mile of the enemy's works on the left. One briga leof infantry was halted, while the First brigade, commanded by General Muhlenl)urg, cro.ssed a small morass and paraded in order of l)attle, nmrched a small distanci* in front ; but the enemy, not firing, they wheeled to the right and took tlieir jmst in the line; a picket was now turned out (the better to favor reconnoitering par- ties), which advanced in front nearly halfway to the enemy, until they were obliged to retreat by the fire of a field piece from the enemy's works. (It was said his excellency, thecom- m.-mder-in-chief, was in front of this i)icket the whole time rs- coiMioitering.) The sentries were, however, continued at their ])osts and regularly relieved the whole day. Oneof tlie sentries was so unfortunate as to receive a wotind on his foot from a cannon l)all. which obliged the surgeons to nuike an imme- diate amputation of his leg. We sustained no other harm from their firing, although they frequently overshot us. The remainder of the day was employed in reconnoitering the enemy; nn fr()nt line, and ncarcsl ilu' t-ncniy ; tlic J^aron HttMiben's divi.sion, coniposc'd of t Iw Mjir\ landers, JN'nnsyivanians and Virjjinians on tin- Id't of tlie iront line. The Jersey troops in the rear of the infantry, and tin* York in rear, of Steiihen's division, with the pariv of aniliery and sap- l)ers an«l iidners in the renter, forniinj^ the second line; the* militia forms the corps de reserve, and tlie Frencli trooi)s, comnmixled l>y Count Roehanihean, on the left of the whole. We passed this iU(^ht with little or no dist nrliance iroiii t lu* «!nemy, Itnt ^^ness our agreeable surprise when on t he mornint^ of the ensninj^ day (()ctol)er 1) w(» fouml the enemy luid evae- uated all their front wtirks, and retreated about half a mile. We knew no other way to aeeonnt for this than that their works bein^f too extensive and weak, they were afraid of a Btorm. This inorninj^ Colonel Scainmel was nnforiiinately wonnded and taken by tin' enemy, as he was too closely reeonnoilerinf^, and sent on parole tf» Williamsburg. >'o sooner was the enemy's works evacuated than tliey were taken possession of by our picket s, supported by the whole army, who marched up for that purpose, and cont inued on t he lines a j^reat part of tin- day, although the enemy at certain limes fired very briskly from their pieces. About 8 o'clock this morning the l-'rentdi grenadiers al tacked and carried a small liaitery, with the loss of four killed and six wounded. Ten companies were ordered out early this morinng for fatigue, of which 1 bad lln' honor to command one. Until 11 a. m. we were emi>loyed in cutting and stripi)ing branches for gabions. CMi being fundshed with shovels, spades, pickaxes, etc., we were ordered \\\i to the lines, where we continued iiuvctive until aixmt an hour before sunset. Tn the meantime, the engineers v.ere eiiii>loy«'d in reconnoitering the enemy's works, and fixing on prop(M' places to break the first ground. Tict me here observe l lial t he eiieiii v by evactiating their wf)rks had given us an amazing advaiilage, as tlie groiMid they left conimanded the whole town, jind noth- ing but the reasons ))efore alleged could have pist ified them in so doing, as by contrary conduct tliey must have very much retarded the operations of the siege. Tlie engineers having fixed on and chained ofT the ground in two different places to erect their works wit bin i>oinT blank shot of the enemy, the parties were called on. Five companies were ordered to an eminence on the right and five to another on tlie left. It liajipened to be my fate to b<* stationed on the left, a i)lace the mosr dangerous of the two, as it was nearest to the enemy, and more exposed to the lire from the enemy's batteries. Rl ■-■ii 746 A YORKTOWN JOCRNAL. Wt' were now rouduoted to ti siiiull hollow near the ;^iouih1. Five men were ortlered liy tliH enjiineer to assist him in clcur- in^faway tiie ruhhisli. srakinj; out and drnwinf^ the lines of tlie work. This was in tlie fad" ot open day, an«l the men went with some reluctance; a little before tins we liatl a shot frctm the enemy which increased their fnars. At dusk of eveninj^ we all marched up, and never did I see men exert theniselvt-s half so much or work with more eagerness. Indeed, it was their interest, for they could expect nothing else hut an in(ressa,ni roar of cannon the whole night. I must confess I ton had my fears, but fortunately for us they did uul if he would dodge for the buggers. He had escaped longer than could have been ex- pected, and, growing fool-hardy, bratidished his spade at every ball that was fired, till, unfortunately, a, l)all came and i)Ut an e\u\ to his capers. This evening our brigatle was ordered for an evening party, anil in the course of the night a deserter went to the enemy, informing them of our situatioti, in conse- quence of which they ilirected a few shot.s our way, but did mo harm. OctoVjer 4. —This morning, on leaA'ing the ground, the enemy were complaisant enough to favor us with a shot, but did no exectition. Fatigues were coniiiiued in the works as usual, and suffered little or no harm. This day's ordor.s gives us an ac- count of Tarleton's defeat on the Ciloucester side on the 8d. He was attacked by Duke de Lau/uns legion and the militia grenadiers, commamled by Weeden. Tarleton lost .10 men, killed and wounded, the officer who commanded his infantry A VOKKTOWN JOCKNAL. r4fi killed, uMil liiiiisflf liadly wouutled, with v«'iy littif loss on our hide. OctolHT ."). — Wt' liiid more liriiur from tlie enemy last iii^ht tlmii jujy l;i<;lit since ihe colli lilencemeiit of the siej^e, but tloii t huirii tliiit t liey did uiiy otiier li.inn than «lelay the opera- tion of the worlvs. This tlay the ref^inieiit was employed in (Mittiiig and nuikiuj; fasscines, ;iiid a regiment from every hrij^ade in the army ordered out for sonic extra fatijjiie duty thi-i eveninjj. October G. —The parties dill Mot go ouu and nothing extra- ordinai'V lia.i»pen<'d liiis da\ . October 7. -Tlie regiiiitiiis ordered for the extra dtity were la>t night employed in drawing the line of circumvallatioii. This line exten, and trenche.-. sodeei>thai we could Mustain little or no harm from their fiiv. The trenches were this day to be enlivened with drums l>eatingan(l colors flying, ami this Jnnior was conferred on <)ur division of liglit infantry. And now 1 must confes^. although I w;is fond of the honor. 1 had .->ome fear, as 1 had no notion of a covered way, and more es!)ecially us I was posted in the center with the colors. We however did not lose a man in relieving, althoiitrii the enemy fir-^d much. Tlie covered way was of inlinite service, liinue- diately upon our arrival the colors were i>lanted on the jiarapet with this motto: MdU'is Haec iitiinicn ti/raiuns. Our next ma- neuver was rather extraorditiaiN . We were ordered to mount the bank, front the enemy, and there by word of command go through all the ceremony of soldiery, ordering and grounding our arms ; and although the enemy had been liringa little l)e- fore, they did not now givens a single shot. 1 suppose their astonishment at our conduct must have prevented them, foi- I can assign no other reason. Colonel Hamilton gave the- ; ortlers, and although I esteem him on<' of the first oflicei's in the American army, must l)eg leave in this instance to think he wantonly exi)osed the lives of his men. Our orders were this night that if the enemy made a sortie ami attempted to storm the trenches we were to give them one lire from the bai- quet, rush over the parajjet and meet them witli the bayonet. October 8, — Sometime bi tore daylight this morning we were very much suri)ri?.ed at tlie conduct of a i)icket that had been posted some little disraiice in front of our works, 'i'hey were m 7W A VOUKTOWN .loHMNAI, Ih'i'il upon l>y (In- < iiimii>, iwvpr t-i>lnrii<> iitniuHl iliHonlcr. < 'ii|ilniii WimmI. who coinmMiitlcil tin- pickt'l, wmh ivgiiin onlci-cil mil, l»iM ilio fiiiMiiy luiil ii't Iroil, llow lii> will ln> iiiiMWciiiblt' lor IiIk immhIucI liiiii' will tliM'o\ cr. (i-^ I (Imic sny lie will hooii \h< oliligt'd to |4J\ .- nil noouniii. (>in> iiuni of our picki>l whh killiMl, llioiit^li si>iin' think il wds hy onr iui>u. m'j I lici i> Iiinl ln>(>ii o( ln«r purl l<'n or- (MHMiiv wiiH lliix (liiv cliit'llv dii Ii'<| ni^iiiiisl tin' pMi'tit'H I'liiploycil in creeling; hat l«'ri<'s. W'l' wi'ii' rt'liovcij iilioiit rj o'otooiv mill KnMtiiiiicil no luiriii iit wo liinl uriiircly Id t tin' triMiolicM wlu'ii 11 iiinn working on (lie pnrnpcl liinl liiMnrin sliol oiT. As soon us we ,ir.ri\<'. wfic luisily cniploycil in lliiinliiiig the hill tcrii's, iiiiil (iliont I o clock this iillcrnoon mii A iiii'iictin l>,itttM\v wa;( oju'in'i|, «M»iiMiMt Iiim: of I hrcc 'J| poninli'r.s, tlir<>i< I'J'm tinil four lO-ini'h iiiorturs. 'IMic cn.'niv s the wiim chii'lly ili- rcrti'd Muaiiist this liatti-ry. and t hi' others that wire iiejirly Ihiished. Ootolier 10,- Last ul^j^ht the men were hnsjly employed in Unlshin^- t he hat lerie?.. and early t his morning; fmir nioii' weie opened against I he eiiviiiv , vi/; ()iie American battery on our left, consist inn "1^ four IM pounders ; the t;iaiiil I'^nnch hat ti ly, consist iiij;' of 1 1 'J (-pounders, two lit inch mortars, two howil- /crs, and si\ t() inch morlai's; and another I'reiicli liatleix of four 1*^ pounders and i w o howitzers. The foiiiih is on (he left of ill c French, hiu jiin not ahle as \ et to a^'Cerlaill I he Illll||- her !\(>nutioii last niijht : that we had Killed 11 or l'^ of their ofllocrH, that, his black ser\;int was killed by his bedside, and tlint the llrsi >:;nn tired killed twt> coiinnissarys as tlicy won' ^ "s vessi»ls was set on (Ire by the burst- ing; of a shell or r»Ml hot ball from some of onr batteries, ami ctMiimnnioated it to another, both of which wcro burnt down. A VoUKroVVN .Jw<|t f l.i lliti \n»\ , im IIh'I'm NvaM lui ••\ nl'iKiun which in»nl" n. hi-iivy r<'|i<»i't. Thx w I Kilo iii^lit. wfiK ml hhii; bill on*' (tmit Irttial ruiiroj ctniiioti, iilivixl wit li ( lii> ImiihI iiii^ III hIii'IIh hidI niiiililiiiK <>l' Immih* h torn (ii pit'd'H, Art Huull H« I hn (Iny (l|l|»IOM,rllci| (lie rlii'lll y W it hi|r<'W I h^'ir |ih'r,t«H I'loiii I In ii- «'mlii ii/iirox (iirl n'lii'ij iirnU'r covor <>(' I li'ir wui'Um, (1.1 II I now roniiiionrt'il n. i ill iiioi <• ilrcu'llnl al I )>4 wil lioiit Kcari'«'ly iiii> int trinHHiou foi* Ihowhojo liny. Wmwci" I'l'lifnMil mIiohI noon t hl-4 d/iy, nnd wi'iil hoiii(< v<>il it lii'ttt'i- Ill/Ill li/ilt' roiiixl t h>- •ii"iny, Tlii-^ |*n,iiiilf'l Ik lM>it««r than t Iih'm hnnilril ynnlH in Iront <>M ho ot Imt. (i,iii| rloMM upon I ln' 'MH'iiiy' < riKJil woiUs. Nonoonti' liail I Iim morn- ing uiailo \{H appcarilnf'H nii'l I in* i n liiil tcrh's. aiiil ill 1 ho ronr.sp oC thn HiirpiiMfd n-t !•>• o|M)niiiy; llvn royalri, iid wm whim in hop. •< ih.'y Incl no sI|itolii'r |i|, hant nitjhl wm wi'i'o •■inploy<'i| in nt (•••nKl iM-nini^ 111") lint', ami lif^^an /i. I'li'iidi lial t«'ry jind a i •■ (•n(ily a liori- xoiital hIicII. TIio niilli in, HiilTci'i' I ninch t hin nflcrnoon. Ootoh.r II. I'll!' fm-iny IcHi ni^^ht Kept tip n. coril irnml l>la/.'» from Hturr/il pIcccH «>f cnnnon of nim- roynln nnd soim- how- itzers. I';a.rly in ihn ni^lit tln-fli-' wn < cliiflly dir»!c.|cd at;»i.in-'t tho I'Vcnch, who WITH jnHl rtn our hfi, Iml nl'oul lOo'clricU our pcopi ' I hn|.{an I to cnc't ii. Iial !<'ry. Tii'-v soon dihcovi-rcd 1 1 happciM-d to y IH UH, (i,;id ciiaiiirc I l h.- direct ioi I) ir Ioi I o li I " I r 1 nui 111 I' 111 lin- I icncli' n-; i I t Ik' ri(i,r ot' i In- hatter c\po-c I I o (ill I liiMpcs I iiiaiellial nii^li: i. wr»iild aiiiioKt l»t! incredi- III.'. Icnniot, howi'\ ff, lint, t aki" iioi ic- oi' /i rcni/u' ahJM nnd iiiiraciilou t oim imlci-d. .\l»oiit, midnight t h-' .-^"nir/ culled •■ .\ hIu'II'" I jumped up iuiniedial ely to winch the dii'ectif»n. l»n! liiul no SI 1 spied on of in c. mint; so near until it fell in i he cent r oflhetrenc.il, wdi hill le-s t lian t '..o feet of nic. I iiiimedial«ly niiii^f myself on t he h.iiMpicH amoni.c '^"""' 'iriii-<, and althoui,di the e.xplosion was Very snd.leii and :li.- t rendi a.s f nil of men ns It could possibly contain, yet not a .sin^^ie man was killed a.nl only t wo of my ow ii company slij^hi !y wounded. I -liouiil not t'ortfet hero that ('.ipliiiu llnt^lie-.aii I |)r. Anderson, two 752 A VOUK'nnVN JOUKiXAL. iiuiiiuile iri«'U»l« uuil very wormy omceis, \verenittiut{clo.se by me at this tinif. Wo all couuteil it a most mirai'uloUH ('scup<'. Fatijfim parties \ve<"o «till ('(inviiiiu'd at work intlie open lace ol' tiny at tlio battory, althoiigli t hoy siitTcrtMi iimcli. T«ii iiuMi of ("oUnu'l IJarlicr s i'(>j^iiiHMit were kiiUni and woumit'il in a very Tew uiimites, live of wlioiu bel»»HKf(l to (^uptaiii Fry's cuiiip. Our ill vision was relieved about I'i o'eloclv, ami on our march lionu' two of our mon were wounded by th(> burstin{{ «it' asiiell. About .')«) clock this day wo wore a^ain ordered for the trenches. October IT). — I liave just said we were ord ired yesterthiy to tiio trenches. The Frencli j;renadiers were ordered out tli© same time and all for tiie purpose of stormintj two retloubtsou the etiemy's lefi. Our division arrived at the deposite of the [Miss. illogible| a little liefore dark where every num was or- deretl to disencundior himself of his pack. The eveniufif was pretty dark and favored the attack. The column advanced, Colonel (ruluot's re>{im»'nt in front anil ours in the rear. We had not }jot far belore we were discovered and now the enemy opened a fire of cannon, {^rapeshoi, shell and tnusketry ni)on us, but all to no etl'ect. The cohnnn nmved on unll, who coiunuiuded, a captain and one ensign. The chief of the garrison made their escape during the storm l)v a covered wav IMSS. suddeidv breaks olT. '' i JOUHNA^L OF SAMUEL MCNEILL, B Q.M " HIS ORDERLY BOOK." 1779. ?l i 4S— Vf)i,. XV, f7M) [Saimiel McNeill, whose brief journal is herewith piihllshed, WHS born in Montgomery county, Pennsylvania, August 29, 175'3. He was a volunteer in Captain Longstreth's company, and wounded at the battle of I'rinceton. He was subsequently ai)pointed Brigade quartermaster to General Hand's J^rigade, and was on the expedition of General Sullivan against the New York Indians in 1779. Tiate in'life he suffered severely from his wounds, and *lied from the ell'ects thereof, the 8th of May, 1H17.] (754) •*1, SAMUEL McNeill, -his orderly book ' • • TkktA. Anr;ust 2(», ITTO. This (lay about \2 o'clock iiiarclicd ironi Tioga ami lncaiiii)c(l on a plain o\ miles from Tioj^a. NothintJ material HappeiuM] this (lay. Auf^nst 27. — Marched about nine o'clock, at eleven came to a Defile al)out 'J of a mile in Leiij^th, which Detained the army Till 10 o clock at iiij^ht, before the whole of the ba^jgaj^e was through. (i«'ueral Hand Marched the light troops near seven Miles this Day and Incamped at the North end of a, ("ornlield, the cornfield suposed to Contain about :]() acres. This corndeld had been Regularly I^lowed and well Ten'. -W. August '.iis. — The army crossed the Tioga River t wice, it be- ing very high and Rai»id, Lost several liorses and many more loads, (^'onsistingof Hour and ammunition. About Nine o'clock at night the Light Troojjs incamped at Shemung, an Indijin Town burned by our Troops, August ye 21st. August 2!). — Th(- iiight Troojis Marched at 7 o'clock A. M. The main Dody marched at Ten, the whole continiUMl their march Till about Eleven, when the Light Troops, Commanded by General Hand was Fired upon. He sent forwani some Rifle- men in order to amuse the Enemy while he could mak(> J)is- coveries. He soon found they had formed a breastwork with Several l^astines, the whole near a mile in Jjcngth and about ;] feet high, Suposed (o l)e ilefended l)y about Six hundred In- dians. 'in 1 Two hundied while men,tlM'ir Oomnumder-in-Cliief, Butler; also was there. Hrant, .MeDonahK Two licvi Findings and o'le Q. M. Pauling, also ji numlier of whit»> oHicers, their nannies n<)t known, (feneral HamI, would, after Put ting him- self in a proper Posiiion. have attacked their works, swonl in hand, ha,d not^ (fenerMl Snlivan Sent ordei's to the ConI riiry, k (Tof)) 756 JOURNAL OF SAMUEL McNElLL, one hundred and Twenty men to each waggon to draw it up the Hill. At 13 o'clock the artillery was brought before the enemy's works. The Riflemen kept up a slow fire, amusing the Enemy, and in order to keep them from Turning out of their works to make Discoverie.s, the artillery was planted in the most advantagious Place at about 400 yards Distant The artillery Consisted of Pieces as follows, viz. : Two Howitx/s and Pour Threes. General Poor marched from our right in order to gain their rear— the artillery ))egan a slow lire. General Hand fi.xed Bayonets in onler to Force their works the instant General Poor gained tlu ir rear. However the artillery did not con. tinue their slow fire, as was Expected, but soon began to pour into their w(jrks shells, round and grape shott amazingly. Tlie Indians very soon left the Fort to Butler and his Despica- l)le Gang, wlio .suddenly followed. General I'oor fell in with their Right wing, on their retreat, Avhen a very heavy Fire In- sued. General Hand being close on their rear, his Front o})ened a heavy Fire, which obliged the Enemy to run in Con- fusion to the River Tioga, which was within a mile of our Left. They Crossed the River, Leaving a number of their Dead on the ground. Fifteen scalps we got — the Hurry of our Pursuit obliged us to leave a numljer on the Ground not .scalped. We bad Two Killed and !Nine wounded, we also took two Prisoners, one a Tory from Scohary, the other a Negro from the Same Place. We continued our march till about 10 o'clock P. M., when we Incaniped near Newtown, where the Enemy had been Iiu'amped for some time. August 30. — We lay by this Day in order to put ourselves in a proper position for following the enemy very rapid. August :}1. —Marched al)out Ten miles and Incaniped on a very Pleasant Flat of grouml. On our Right was a very Fine Creek and on our left was an Exceeding fine rising Piece of Ground. Lay this night without alarm. Sei)tember ye ], 1770.— Marched at ten o'clock, passed through several swamps; at one P. M. came to the Grand Dividing Ridge from whence the waters all run Northerly Toward the liakes. The instant we came to the Ridge, which was so low >s to be ))ut Perceival)le, we Discovered the head of a large , v.\ I- which runs into the South end of the Seneca or Con- ; • .da^r* Lake, and continued our course down towards water, 'ha (jourse of which is near Due Nortli, Till we came to Cat- ib I s Town or otherwise Queauchguaga. We arrived nt C. Town at twelve P. TVI. When we came to within hearing of tlieir Dogs it was about Eleven O'clock P. ^\., when we formetl. General Hand ordered the Musqueh-y to Form in two HIS ORDERLY BOOK. 757 Solid Oolloms, the Rifleineu formed in PVont of the whole. In this Position we entered the Town without lirin^a Shot; the Enemy had left the town but a few minutes before we entered it. We found some Cattle, such as Horses, Cows and Hogs, also found in one of the houses an old Squaw Scarce able to walk, Supposeil to be aoout 100 years of age. Our Indians took great care of her During our Stay at that place, and by (ren- eral Sulivans order built a Bark Cabin near tlie waterside and gave her Bread, meat and Indian Corn sufficient to last her six weeks. I confess I think she was the greatest object of Pitty I ever Saw. September 2, 1779. — This day lay V)y in order to draw provi- sions, wash our clothes, &c. Notliing intaterial happened, my- self being ordered out with the Surveying Party. Discovered the Seneca Lake about 5^ North of Incampment. September 3, 1779. — Marched at Eight o clock A. M. At about Six miles came in sight of the East side of the Seneca Lake, continued on the East Side of the Lake eleven and a half miles to our Incamping ground through the Best and (Greatest Body of Good Lanil I ever saw. None of the Enemy seen this Day; nothing material Hapi)ened. Jncamped on a plain; our cattle had nothing to eat but Pep,- vine, and that only one liour in the evening, then Tyed to the Trees till ^ after five in the morning of the 4th, when we marched. September ye 4, 1779. —Marched this day at half after five A. M. Passed through the best land I ever saw, and still con- tinues such as far as we could see ; continued all this Day nearly Piiralel to the Lake, incamped Two miles in Front of the Main Body on a very Pleasant Summit a little higher than the flats in sight of the Lake. Our course this ilay, N. 20 E. Distance, lo miles. September ye .'», 1779. —Marched at 10 A. M. Continued in Sight of the Lake about 2\ Miles, when we aiirived at a town called A])pletown or f)therwise. Containing al)out 10 good In- dian Houses. We soon Destroyed the Town and encamped on the ground where it stood. Course North. September ye (5, 1779. —Marched at fc^leven A. M. , about 3 Miles and Encamped on the Tiake Sitle, one f the (Jrossinj^ Piace. Ahout sundown the Trooi»s formed a junction in the Town, but found nothing of any great value; the P^neiiiy had left it about two diiys before we got into it. We found a white child, supposed to !)(' between 3 and 4 years old, could speak nothing but In- dian. Our Interpretei's told us it said its iMother had left it sick. We supposed it had ))een taken at Cherry Valley. The ('aj)ital of the Seneca Nations is called Conodesogo, and con- sisted of about lOO h<)Uses, some of them very good Indian house.s. Distance this day, eleven miles and a half. Headquarters, near Chemung, August 27, 1779. Parole, America; (J. S. 8i)ain. , . Hrigadier of me Day, General <,Minton. Field OfTicer, Tjieut.-Col. Dearbourne. Brigade Major. Fisk. It is with gi-eat grief ami a>itonishment tlie Commander-in- (Jhief is informed that some (jf the soldiers steal the stores of the army, and even the private allowance of their messmates, winie others are so vile as to throw away their provisions. This Discovers an unjust and ungenerous Disposition, as well as Inattention to tiieir own comfort and Safety. TheCxenerfil declares as the Army has I>rawn jirovision ton Certain period, will not suffer the army to Return through want of provisioti until that period be expired. Tiie (reneral positively declares also he will order five hundred lashes to lie imprinted upon any person Detected in the before mentioned offences, and in addition thereto to draw only one pound of Flour and meat per week during the campaign. The General being well con- vinced of the inatention of Some Brigade Coinmissarys and Conductors of Horses, Positively Orders that the Brigade Coni- niissary be answeral)le for all the ju-ovision Delivered to them, and that they make the Conductors accountable to them. When ]irovisions are lost no excuse will be admitted, excejit the Hngade of the Day, upon hearing the Evidence, certifies tliat the lo.sH was Enevitable. All other losses are to l>e accounted HIS ORDERLY HOOK. ■)!> for by the Ooininissarys and Conductors, who are to have an entire stoppage of theii- \vage> until the Same be (compensated, as also subject to a trial l)y Court Martial. As the troops will liave such a quantity of corn at tiiis place as will be amply suHi- eient for a day's i)rovision, the Flour they have on hand is to Extend one day longer than it was issued for. Comuiissarys of lirigatle and Corps are particularly to notice this order and regulate their issues accordingly. The Troops to liold them- selves in readiness to niarcli at the Shortest notice in Common oi'der tor (Jhemung. First Cxun a sigiuil for the rreneral. Second for the .\ssem- l)ly, Third for the March to beat. One man more to be added to Captain Seelin'scorpsof pi«meers. B. O. Field Officer of the Light Corps to-morrow, Major ("Church. Adjutant, Boss. i Headquarters, 12 miles from Catharine's Town, September:}, ITT'J. Parole, ]ioundl)rook ; C. Sign, Brunswick. Brigadier for to-morrow, G. Maxwell. Fiehl Orticer, Collonel Dayton. Brigadier Major, Ros.s. The (ieneral is exceeding surjjrised that his orders respect- ing pack horses are so little attende 1 (760) SUPPLEMENTAL LIST OF PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS IN TlIK WAR OF THE REVOLUTION. ! (761) B (762) LIST OF SOLDIERS, Militia, Flying Camp and Rangers from Ponnsiflvrtnla mho were applicants for titate ammitie.s, f/itiin;/ resiiltncj at the time, with statement of .service durinij the Reoolution. Taken from the Journals of Assembly. Alsworth, Andrew, Hntler, Flyiiij? fViinp. Allisrm, 'riiomas, Iiidiaiia; in ('(il?li«'uy ; 8erv«Ml in riying raiiij); taken priHoner at Fort AVafliingt<^>ii, and (H)nllned on Jersey prison Hhip. Bo\v»M', Oavid, Laucastt'r ; served as «M>uiiiiissary of provinioiis; d. in 182a Urown, John, Philadelphia : served as private in Oaptain Il<»i)ert Kirkwood's company, l)elawar«» regiuuMit, and in Pennsyl vania AHsociators. Hean, William, serve«l in Flying r imp. Brandon, William. Bnth'r; served on the frontiers until lT7i). Barkelow, James, Union; servetl in Flying Camp. Blythe, Samuel, I' ranklin ; captain of a. company of rangers in 1780. Bo\v»'r, Adam, Somerset ; major in tlie militia ; diHtain Willi. im Scott's comi)any, Lancras- ter county Associators. jiury [Berry], ,Tolin, liancaster; in Cj^jfain Jacob Glotz's com- pany. Colonel Cunningliam's regiment of Flying ('amp. Campbell, Thoiiuis, Franklin; captain in Flying Camp ; taken l)risoner at Fort Waslnngton; released November \), 1778; subsecinently captain of Rangi>rs until 1780. Clark, John, Nortliumberland ; in Cf>lonel .Tames Murray's regiment ; \vounaltle on Al)raluinrs ]'lains. Cowan, William, WeHtnioreland ; captain on the frontiers. Campbell, Tliomas, W^^stnioreland ; ranger on tht* frontierH. Carter, Thomas, V(aui.ngo ; spy under Lieutenant Unnter ; snb- HeMjiUMitly, in 1777, iindi-r Captain ("lark. Carson, .Limes, Milllin ; nnder Captains C'lark and Handerson. Cjampi)i'll. Jolin, Fraidilin; in Captain Samuel lilythe's com- pany of rangers in 1780. Ponglierty, Henry. .Jr., Lycoming; private in Colorwl .Tames {'otter's regiment ; wounded at IMscataway, Fehniary, 1777. J)arr, Jjeonurd, of Mr, Joy to\vnshi[>, Lancaster; in C, Robert, in Cai»rain Willard's <'ompany, Colonel Wil- liam Montgomery's Battalion ; tnken prisoner at ^•^»rt Wasli- ington. DulTy, Terrins, Tioga; in Cajttam Mr»ser's (•r)mi»any in 1770, in the regimenl commandt>d by Colonel ('rawfc^rd to New Vork und<'r (reneral Roljerdenu. Fiicliell)erger, George, Dauphin; served in Flying Clamp. Frew, .\lexander, Dea.ver ; served in Third <'ompany, Kighth battalion, York county militia in 1781. Fisher, Sanuu'I, Northumberland ; ca[)tain May 21, 1777. North- umberland county battalion ; imnle prisoiit'i" at Guelpli Mill>, (Chester county, and kept in captivity three years. fftimp, I'^rederick, (rreene; served in Clu-ster county militia, C'lntfiin Cnli)ertson's company in the Flying Camp. ffallendin, Jacol). Fayette; waggoner in Flying Cani[> ; at ,\m- )OV, (fillespie, .lames, .1 r. , wounded on the Sandusky expedition, Gallagher, Thonuis. IMilllin ; at Crooki'd Dillet ; cut and mangled by the Dritish. Gent/.ler, r'oni'ad, York: ensign in t Ik- A>suciators ; killed near Perth Amboy in 1770. le's company. Colonel Antes' comnuind : in 177i> scouting in BulTalo Valley. Irwin. .Jaines, PhilaJorthampt«)n ; served <>n the frontiers. Kerr, William, Perry; served seven months in Colonel Potter's regiment. Kinsey, William, lincks ; in Cai)tain Thompson's company in 1770; was at White Marsh, (lermanlowii, ('nostnut Hill ajid the taking of the Hessians at Trenton; in 1824 aged sixty- nine. Koutz, Thomas, Lancaster; in 1770 in Colonel Ross' Flying ('amp; in 1777 in Cai)tain John Miller's company. Lauther, James, Franklin; served three tours in the militia; d. 1820. Light, .John, J^ancaster; served as captain in the inilitia.. Little, Henry, Adams; served seven months in Colonel P, James. Chest«M' ; in « 'aptam James Mc( Miu'e's company, Colonel William Montgomery sicgimei it of the Flying(Jamp; taken prisf)ner at I'^ort Washington; conlined on prison ship Jersey, and died shortly after. Langeid)a,ch, iMichael, Northampton; in I'lying ( !amp ; taken prisoner at Fi)rt Washingt<»n and eonfined on .Jersey pri.son shij). Lut/., Henry, Northampton: in Captain Hagenbush's company of I'lying <'atnp ; taken prisoner at l-ong island, .Vugust 7, \ I ill. Leiiunon. John, Armstrong; enlisted in the IMaryland Line in 177o; snbsecpient ly served in the Chimljerland county l)a,i- talion of the Flying Camp; afterwards nerved in tlie niaiine service; in 1S21 seventv-si\ vears of age, and l)lind since 17!t;!. Mctfee, Pat rick, in Captain Ilou>ton s com puny, ('olonel Watts' ri'giment of the I'hing ('amp; taken prisoner at I'ort Wash- ington; i)arol«'d in Jaiiuarv, 1777. iMorrison, .Vlexander, Lancii>ter; wagoner, <'a|iin,in Saiinnd Hewitt's company in 1778. ]\lcVickar. Duncan, served two months in ('aptain William Wilson's com ] tan y at Potters I'ort in I'eiin's N'alley ; and several tours on the frontiers. 768 LIST OF SOLDIERS. McOregor, William, Allegheny; in Captain Wilson'8 company of the Flying Camp ; taken prisoner at Fort Washington, and dietl shortly after release from captivity. McFarron, John, killed by the Indians at Piper's Fort in 1782. Martin, Richard, Lycoming; served on the fro: ciers under Colonel Samuel Hunter from 1776 to 1778. Martin, Thomas, Lycoming; servetl on the frontiers under Col- onel Samuel Hunter from 1770 to 1778. Means, Hugh, Mercer; in (Captain John McDonald's company Bedford county militia in 1779, serving eight months; in 1781, 3d of June, in an engagement with the Indians near Ber- god's Gap, was wounded in the arm. Markle, Bernard, Daui)hin ; on ship Hyder Ally, Captain Bar- ney, April 8, 1783; wounded in the engagement with the General Mon"-k. Machin^er, William, Berks ; served in 1770 in Captain Joseph Hiester's company of the Flying Camp. Moser, John, Northampton ; served in the Flying Camp. Musney, Jacob, Lehigh ; lieutenant in the Flying Camp. Meloy, John, MifRin ; served five several tours in the militia. Markle [Merkle], Christian, Northumberland; in 1770 served in the Flying Camp; was teamster under General Wayne at V^alley Forge; subsequently in Berks county militia. Cap- tain Landig. McCrum, William, Bucks; served with the Associators at Tren- ton, Princeton a\u\ Brandywine ; in 1820 aged seventy-three years. McWilliam, John, Armstrong; in Captain Robert Buyers' com- pany, Lancaster County Associators at Amboy ; afterwards with Captain William Scott at Trenton. Newell, William, Bedford ; served as orderly sergeant in Bed- ford County Associators in 1777; in 1823 was seventy-seven years of age, Nye, Samuel, Washington ; served Avith the militia on the fri*. Plumb, Jacob, Somerset; Avouniled aiul taken prisoner at Piper's Fort in 1782. Purdy, James, Mifflin; captain an«l colonel of a battalion on the frontiers during the Revolution ; one of his sons drowned in Jiniiata while pursuing Indians; two others, captain and lieutenant, killed at St. Clair's defeat. Pool, Ponrad. Berks; in 1777 served in (Captain William Scull's company ; killed in action in New Jersey. LIST OF SOLDIERS. 769 Penegnr, Amos, Pliiladelphia ; in 1777 iu Captain Ru(lo'uli*.s company, General Irvine's brifjade, at Brandy wine ami *jfer- mantown ; in 1771) was ensij^n in (Colonial Davis' rej^inient. Patterson, Benjamin, State of New York; in 17TG served in Captain Cambleton's company. Paul, Benjamin, Chester; in Captain Heatlierlaml's company of Plying Cami) ; subsec^nently in quartermasters d-part- ment Colonel William Evans' regiment ; in Captain Eyre's company at Brandywine. Ruth, Christian, Northampton ; served in Flying Camp, and taken prisoner at Fort Wasliington ; released t>n parole in February, 17T7; exchanged May, 1780. Ritchie, William, Montgomery; served in Captain Thomas (■raig's company, Colonel William Baxters regiment ; taken prisoner at Fort Washington, and held two years. Rogers, freorge, Lancaster; serveil in Captain Zantzingers company Flying Camp; subsequently Captain (UarKs com- pany, Colonel Cunningham. Robb, Samuel, Butler; in (Captain William Armstrong's com- pany, ('olonel William Montgomery's regiment of Flying (^amp ; taken prisoner at Fort Washington ; after release was wagon-master three years, Rt-ed, Samuel, Indiana; in Captain Thomas Craig's company of Flying ("amp; taken prisoner at Fort Washington. Ream, Henry, Jjancaster; setved several tours as lieutenant in the militia. Salmon, Joseph, Northumberland ; Captain in Colonel James Murray's Battalion on the frontiers; taken ))risoner by the Indians in 1781, and kept a captive in Canada two years. Si)ar, Valentii»e. Westujoreland ; serve«l on the front iers in Col- onel (Tiiristopher Trul)ey's regiment ; was in (Teneral St. Clair's campuign of ]T0!. and wounded at the Miami. Shook, John, Northnmjxon ; iu('a])tain John Arndt's com- pany, Colonel Kechline's l)attalion of FIving f'amp: taken prisoner at Fort \Vashington, and ner by the Indians and held in captivity unt 11 Noveml»er, 1781. Smith, Thonnis. Mitllin; in rijintain Templeton's companv; taken i)rison«M' at Fort Freelaml, anil hekl captive threo years and five months. 4S)-Vor,. XV 770 LIST OP SOLDIERS. Stuhl, John, Union, nerved with the militia. Sellers, George, Westmoreland ; ranger under Captain Shannon on tour to Wheeling; subsequently with Captain Leasiire, guarding the frontiers. Scout, James, ucks ; served in the Associators. Stewart, Thomas, Frar.klin ; served under General Wayne iu his campaign against the Indians. Shaffner, Georj^je, Lancaster; was a major in the militia; died prior to 1828. Spriggell, Joseph, Cumberlan(l ; in Colonel Curtis Gruhb's reg- iment ; subsequently in Captain Henry Neems' company; afterwards Colonel Benjamin Mills' regiment, and wounded at the battle of P'>rt Montgomery. Sharp, Jame jMov , served six months against the Indians during the ttevf>' m ■'» ; in 1828 was H3 years old. Thompscjii, Johii, iuiiliiua; in Captain Wils(m's cctmpauy of militia. Titlow, John, H( ;» • serv^v' rnder General Potter; wounded in the foot at the .>att!e iiHj;>' Yellow Springs, and was at Brandywine. Trexier, John, commissioned captain May 10. 1778, and marched to Wyoming. Ulrich, George, Northumberland ; iu Captain Michael Weaver's (umpany, Northumberland county, in 1780. Underwood, John, Cumberland ; was commissioned March 1.""), 1776, ensign Pifth Battalion, Lancaster County Assoointors, and served subsequently as lieutenant and captain. Van Gordon Wilhelm, served under Captain Heiu'y Shoemaker at Wyoming, and wounded iu hip iu action with (Connec- ticut settlers, July 20, 1784. Vogan, Samuel, served in Captain Brown's com])any, Lancas- ter County Associators. Wallace, James, private in Colonel Watts'regimiMit. and taReii l)risoner at Port Washington. Wallace, John, served in Captain Thonuis Robinson's com- pany of rangers, and killed in an engagement on Bald Eagle Creek in 1782. AValter, John, serveil in Captain Brown's company of Lancas- ter County Associators. Wilson, Matthew, Allegheny: served on the front! f>rs of North- umberland county; was a s])v among the Indians iluring the Revolution; was out four summers. LIST OF SOLDIERS. 771 Weignnt, John, Nortliainj)t(Hi ; wa>s iidjiitaiit of militia r^fji- iiieiit during tlie iievolmiun. Wolf, fxeorge, Northampton ; served three several tours on the frontiers ai^ainst the Indians on the Delaware, north of the Blue Mountain, lirst as sergeant, then as lieutenant and afterwards a captain of the militia. Wright, Robert. Cumberland ; in (.'aptain Thomas Brewster s company Fourth battalion, (>olonel Thomas McKean, (ren- eral Cachvalader's brigade of Pliiladelphia in 1770. W^eit/el, Philip, Lancaster; served three months ni Captain .lacol) Glotz's company, Colonel Cunningham's regiment of the Flying Camp. Young, Felix, Cumberland; in 1781 marched to Lancaster, giuirdiny; prisoners. Young, William, Northamptf Flying Camp; a prisrt Washing- ton November 10, 1770. Tiiomas Campbell, captain, Colon*') Watts' regiment l-^lying (Jami); commissioned September 25, 1770; taken at Fort Wa'^hinglon NoveinlxT 10, 177(». William McFarlane, captain, Colonel Watts' reiriment I'lv ing ('amp; .'.ommissioned September 10, 1770; taken at Fort Washington November 10, 1770. Andrew Robinson, second lieutenant, f'olonel Swope's regi- ment Flying Camp; commissinn* d August '2'2, 1770; taken at Ft>rt Washington November Hi, 177(1. .lauuw McFarlaiU', third lieutenant, (Ntlonel Watts' regiment Flying Camp; commissionesliin}^- ton November 10, 1770. William Heall, lir.st lieutenant, Colonel (Jlot..' regiment Flying Camp; commissioned September 0, 1770; taken at Fort Washington November 10.. 1770. Thomas Armstrong, lirst lieutenant, Colonel (Irvine's) regi- ment, militia; commissione. William Young, second lieutenant. Colonel McAllister s regi- ment Flying Camp ; commissioned September IH. 1770; taken at Fort Washington Noveml)er 10. 1770. Kphraini Hunter, second lieutenant. Colonel Watts' regiment 774 LIST OF SOLDIERS. Flying Camp; commissioned September 21», 177»>; taken at Fort Wasiiington ^"ovember 10, 1770. Isaac Sliymer, ensign, Colonel ]^axter's ri:?giment Flying Camp; commissione(i July i», 1776; taken prisoner at Fort Washington November 10, 1776. Jacob Mnmmey, ensign. Colonel Baxters regiment Flying Camj); commissioned July J), 1770; taken at Fort Washing- ton November ]0. 1770. E/ekiel Hopkins, ensign. Colonel Montgomerys regiment Fly- ing Camp; commissionnd August 27, 1770; taken at Fort Washington November 10 1770. William Richey, ensign, (>olonel Baxter's regiment Flying Cami); commissionetl September 0, 1770; taken at Fort- Washington November 10, 1770. Samuel McEihatton, ensign, Colonel "Watts" regiment Flying Camp; commissioned September 25, 1770; taken at Fort Washington NovemV>er 10, 1770. John Green, ensign. Colonel McElvains regiment of militia; ci.a nissioned May 0, 1777; taken at Bristol April 17, 1778. Charles Wilson, volunteer in Colonel McAllisters regimant Fly- ing Camp; taken at Fort W^ashington November 10, 1770. Robert Rankin, first lieutenant, Cfdonel Taylor's reeriment of militia; commissioned May 0, 1777; taken out of his house Sei)tember 14, 1777. Benjamin Walton, first lieutenant. Colonel McVaughs regi- ment, militia; commissione«l May 12, 1777: taken out of his house February 14, 1778. John Blake, fir.st lieutenant. Colonel McVaugh's regiment, militia; commissioned May 12, 1777; taken out of his house February 14, 1778. John Osburn, first lieutenant in (Colonel Eyres regiment, militia; commissioned Sei)tember IH, 1777; taken out of his house February 14, 1778. John Kemp, lieutenant on Sloop Sachem ; commissioned March 24, 1777: taken at sea April 5, 1777. ■Joseph Martin, first lieutenant. Colonel Baxter's regiment Fly- ing t^amp; conimissioned July 9, 1770; taken at Fort Wash- ington November 10, 1770. Abner Everett, third lieutenant, Colonel Baxters regiment Flying Camp; commissioned July 9,1770 : taken at Fort Wa-sh- ington November 10, 1770. John Cunningham, first lieutenant, Pennsylvania militia; taken near Philadelphia Sei)tetnber 10, 1777. Honrv IVfurflts [Murlieldl. 'ii^utenant. Pennsylvania militia; commissioned May 0, 1777; taken at his own house February 19. 1778. LIST OF SOLDIERS lO Jacob Somniers, ensign in IVnnsylvania militia: token at hiti own house May 1, 1778. Peter Paul, ensign, Flying Camp; connnissioned July :^l. 1770; taken at Fort Washington November IG, 1770. John Kay, quartermaster, Peinisylvania militia; taken Febru- ary 24, 1778. Thomas Kennedy, volunteer; taken April 22, 1777. Thomas Millard, second lieutenant. Pennsylvania militia; commissioned May 1,1777; taken February 14, 1778. 4i INDEX A. Page. Ar.RAiiAM, Cai'T. Noah, roll of company of, 574, 6ir. Adams, Capt. James, roll of foinpany of, 582 Alexander, Capt. John, roll of company of, 471 Alexander, Capt. Thomas, roll of company of, 598 Alexander, Capt. William, roll of company of, 468 Allen, Col. Ethan, British treatment of, 141 his "Oracle of Reason," 141 Arnold, Benedict, Henry's estimate of, 65,115 orders to Lieut, Simpson, 15.3 Artillery Artificers, officers in 382 State regiment, roster of, 400 Askey, Capt. Thomas, roll .if compan J' 563,607 Ashmead, Capt. Jacob, roll of company, 418 Bankson, Capt. John, roll of company 420 I'.artholomevv, Capt. Benjamin, roll of com panj', 450 Beatty, Lt. Erkuries, journal of, 219 Bell, Lt. Col. David, battalion of, 618 Bell, Capt. George, roll of company, 604 Bethlehem, Penua., notice of, 26 Be*-ks County Flying Camp, 633' Blaine, Capt. William, roll of company, 583 Boone, Capt. Hawkins, roll of company, 462 Boston in 1775, 15 forts surrounding, 19 Boude, Capt. Thomas, roll of company, 454 Bowen, Capt. Thomas B., roll of company, 484 Bower, Capt. Jacob, roll of company, 464 Bowe, Capt. David, roll of company, 612 Boyd, Thomas, death of, 137,244 Boyer, Capt. Peter, roll of company, 391 Brady, Capt. Joseph, roll of company, 595 Brandywine, battle of, .... 210 Bratton, Capt. William, roll of company, 470 (777) ■ 778 IN I) FA I'AOK Mriffjjfs, 1,1. AiKirow, roll dfcnmimiiy, (Wi Urothorloii, Lt. Jiiiiuts, n)ll ofi-ouiimny, tUO liiichaiuu), Col. Arthur, lo of, ;{41 rcsolvos of, 34;{,34ri Hull, Capt. Tiionias, roll of company, 4tir) Mimner. Capl. .Jacob, roll of company, 1591 llurr, Aaron, Henry's opiiron ol, KMi Hush, lit. .Tohti, roll of company 47() Hiitlt'r, Capt. Thomas, roll of company', 442 C. CAr.HouN, < 'ArrAiN, roll of company, 497 Cainl>riiij Connecticut, people of, 12 Convention Troops, return of, (>4S Coulter, Capt. Hiciiard, roll of company, (119 Craig, Captain, roll of company, 411 Craig, Capt. William, roll of company, 437 "(.'rawford, Capt. (toorge, roll of company, 5()7 Culbortson, Capt. Joseph, roll of company, 588 (Milbert8oi\, Col. Samuel, battalion of, 5'[> Douglas, C'apt. .laiiH-s, roll ofcoMipaii}', (iOH Doylo, C^apt. .loiiu, roll ol'coiiipauy, 4»5() nroishach, Col., (•oiic«>rniii(; services of, Il2« Dimlap, (^)l. Samuel, tiattalion of, (>07 Punloj), Col. .laiuos, haitaliou of, :M\ Dutican, ("apt. Janios, iliary of, 74:{ E. Eaton, lit. .lolin, roll ot company, OS.'} Elliott, ('apt. John, roll of cfjiupanj', 57(1 Erwin, Capt. .losoj)!!, roll of <"ompany, 487 Eystor, Capt. Daniel, roll ofcomi)any, 039 F. Fenton, Capt. Samuel, roll of company, (ill Kindley, Cai)t. William, roll of company, OOO Fishor, Capt. .lames, roll of company 507, (ilO Floyd, Capt. James, roll of companj', 010 Flying < 'amp, rolls of, '■)01,()29 miscellaneous list of men in, 04() G. (iermantown, battle of, 213 (Jerman Regiment, ollicers of, 389 rolls of vacant companies in, 393 Gibson, Capt. Thomas, roll of company, fM (iibson, (^)lonel ThonuiH, battalion of, (;il (ril)son, Dr. Thomas, iu)tice of, 108 Gourlcy, Captain, roll of company, 490 (Iraliam, Tit. William, roll of comi)any, ij71 Gra!it, Capt. Cioorge, roll of company, 480 (iray, Capt. William, loiter of, 289 Groat Swamp, . 208 Greeno (Jeneral, correspondence with olllccrs of the Pennsj'lva- nia Line, 310-;n9 Greer, Major James, roll of company, 4!tO (Jregg, Capt. Matthew, roll of company, 5(i4 (Jregg, Capt. Rol)crt, roll of company', 449 (irimos, Capt. Edward, roll of company, 594 H. Hallor, Col. llonry, battalion of, 033 Ilandlton, (^aptam, roll of Company, 410 Hamilton, Capt. .lohn. roll of company ."i80 Harmony, Tit. AUam, roil of company, 017 780 INDEX. Page Hart, Col. Joseph, battalion of, • 634 Hartford, Coun., in 1775, . . ]1, 28 Hartley, Lt. Col,, roll of company, 494 Hartley's regiment, promotions in, 380 officers of, 378 Hays, Capt. Robert, roll of company, 627 Henderson, Captain, roll of company, 488 Hendricks, Capt. William, journal of, 21 death of, 136 Henry's, estimate of, 66 Henry, John Joseph, journal of, 59 William, notice of, 145 Hill, Capt. Asa, roll of company, 618 Howell, Capt. Joseph, roll of company, 423 Holiiday, Capt, Samuel, roll of company, 593 Houston, Capt. William, roll of company, 593 Hubley, Capt. George, roll of company, 392 Humphrey, Capt. John, roll of company, 463 T. InviNE, Capt. Andrew, roll of company, 474 Irwin, Capt. James, roll of company, 597 Izanl, Widow, kindness of, 314 J. Jack, Catt. John, rolls of company 573,614 Jack, Capt. Patrick, rolls of company, 572,585,013 K. Kennedy, Capt. Thomas, roll of company, 569 Klotz, Capt. Jacob, roll of company, 632 L. Lamb, Capt. John, roll of company, , 581 Lancaster County Flying Camp, 629 militia, 5th battalion, 672 militia, 10th battalion, 660 Laird, Capt. James, roll of company, 575 Lang, Capt. James, roll of company, 498 Lee's Legion, dissatisfaction of, 324 Leeper, Capt. Charles, roll of company, 602 Long, Capt. William, roll of company, 584 Long Island, battle of, 198 Lynn, Mass., in 1775, 17 Lyon, Col. Samuel, battalion of, 579 Mc. Maclay, Capt. CuARLKS, roll of coiupany, . . 601 INDEX. 781 I'AOE McClellan, Capt. Joseph, roll of company, 483 McClollan, Lt., illness aiui death of, 104 McClure, ('apt, William, roll of company, 580 McConnel, Capt. James, roll of company, ■ • . . . 597 ^rcConnel, Capt. John, roll of cam pany, (505 McCoy, Capt. Alex., roll of company, 5(16,609 McCoy, Cai>t. Robert, roll of company, 599 McCoy, Lt. Neal, roll of company, 616 McCnllough, Tit, death of, 326 McDowell, Tit. William, journal of, 295 McTIenry, Capt. Charles, roll of comi>any, 447 McKce, Capt. Andrew, roll of company', 580 McMichael, Lt. .Tames, diary of, 193 McXeill, Samuel, "his orderly hook," 753 McTcer, Cape. John, roll of company, .564,608 McTeer, Capt. llohert, roll ot company, 603 ^TAinvTrM, ^^A.Ton, account ot, 178 Marshall, Capt. .Tohn, roll of company, 424 ^Martin, T*rivate, escape of, 106 !SIatthias, Capt. Philip, roll of company, 581 Militia, T'lying Camp and Ran)j:ers, supplemental list of, .... 763 Miller, IJeut. Col. Henry, roll of eomi>any, 427 Miller, Capt. William, roll of company, 475 Montgomery, (Jeneral, Henry's description of, 122 death of, 133 Montgomery, Ca]>t. Samuel, roll of company, , . . . . 473 Moore, Capt. Samuel, roll of company, 441 ]Moore, Capt. Thonuis Tj., roll of comi)any, 438 Moose-deer, immense liorns of, 70 Morgan, CUipt., Henry's estimate of 91 Mullan, Capt. Robert, company of marines, 041 Murniy, >raJor John, roll of company, 426 N. Natanis, an Indian, . , 71,7'.»,107 Is'clson, .Vlexander, death of, ]■ ■> Nelson, Capt. William, roll of compiiny, 571 New Ilaxen, Conn., in 1775, 10 New York in 1775, 7 associators, . S Nice, Capt. John, roll of con)pany, 4.5!» Northampton County Flying Camp, (i;{() Noilliumberlanil county militia 6,'):'.,654,(Ki7 <>. Oi.DiiAM, (^AiT. Wii.i.t.\M, roll of company, 4,55 82 vea INDEX. P. Page Paine, Thomas, Henry's estimate of, . . 143 Parole, olticera who violated, 652,671 Parr, Captain, roll of company, 40'.» Parker, t^apt. Alexander, roll of company, 472 Patterson, Capt. Jolin, roll of company, 421 Patton, Capt. James, roll of company, 020 Patton, Capt. Samuel, I'oll of company, 577,617 Pennsylvania Lino, arrangement of, in 1777-1778-1780— First Regt., . , 515,535,547 Second Regt., 516,536,548 Third Regt, 518,537,549 Fourth Regt., 511), 538, 550 Fifth Regt., 520,539,551 Sixth Regt., 522,540,552 Seventii Regt, 523,541,553 Eighth Regt 525,542,5.54 Ninth Regt, 526,543,555 Tentii Regt, 527,544,556 Eleventli Regt, 529,557 Twelfth Regt, 530 Thirteenth Regt, 530 Artillery Regt, 533 unprovided ollicers, 545 independent companies, 546 officers, supernumerary, 558 pensioners in 1820, (185 pensioners in 1825, 710 officers of First regt, 374 officers of Seventh regt., 381 roster of First regt, 406 Second, 416 Third, 431 Fifth, 455 Sixtii 457 Seventh, 466 Eiglitli, 477 Ninth, 483 Tenth, 491 Eleventh, 504 Twelfth, 508 Tiiirteenth, 510 Peebles, Capt. Alex., roll of company, 579,618 Philadelphia Associators, subscription for 624 men belonging to, 638 militia in 1781, 664,673 Poe, Capt. .Inmes, roll of company, 579 Point aux Tremble, 119 INDEX. 78:5 Paoe Potts, (.'apt. Joseph, roll of company, 452 Power, Capt. James, roll of company, 572,(513 Princeton, battle of, 20;i Prisonersof war in 1778, 649 Willi dates of commission, 771 in 1782, (369 Quebec, arrival of troops at, 47 accountof engagement at, 51 campaign against, Henry's Journal of, 59 plan of attack on, 130 food of prisoners at, 159 smallpox at, 161 scurvy among the prisoners at, 174 treatment of prisoners at, 179 R. Rea, Capt. John, roll of company, 616 Keily, Capt. Jolm, roll ot comi)any, 443 Robertson, Ijt. Alex., roll of company, . . 610 Robeson, Capt. Jonathan, roll of company, 592 Rogers, Rev. William, journal of, 255 Roland, Captain, roll of company, 626 Royer, Cai)t. Samuel, roll of company, . .")6S Ryan, Major, representation against, 387 H. Salrm, Mass., in 1775, 17 Sample, Capt. James, roll of company, 591 Sample, Capt. Robert, roll of company, 499 Sanderson, Capt. Robert, roll of company, 602 Sanderson, Capt. William, roll of company, . 578 Seeley, Capt. Isaiic, roll of company, 4.'ji) Shannon, Caiit. Robert, roll of company, 569 Shaw, Lt. Samuel, roll of company, 620 Shields, Lt. David, roll of company, 609 Shrawder, Capt. I'liilip, ranging company, 6i)8 Simpson. Captain, roll of (•omi)any, 412 Simpson, Michael, letter of, 63 Simpson, William, wounding of, 30 Slough, Col. Matiiias, battalion of, 612 Smith, Col. Abraliam, battalion of, (iOl Smitli, Lt. Daniel, roll of company 595 Smith, Capt. Matthew, Henry's opinion of, 6t) Smith, Ca\)t. Samuel, roll of company, 448 Soldiersof the Pennsylvania Mne, 371 general otllcers of, . . 37.'1 76i I.NDEX. Page Soutliern campaign, IMc'Dowell's journal of, 295 Spear, Capt. John, death ol, 21ti Stake, Capt. Christian, detachment of, 641 Stake, Capt. Jacob, roll of compan3', 503 Stewart, Col. Walter, roll of company, 428 Stout, Capt. Herman, roll of company 502 Stony Point, orders for capture of, 334 news of surprise at, 229 Britisii oHicers taken at, 336 killed and wounded at, 338 Oen. Wayne's congratulations on victory at, 336 Storj', Tiiout, death of, 330 Sullivan's expedition, Beatty's journal of, 219 McNeill's orderly hook of, 753 Rogers' journal of, 255 T. Taylor, Capt. Fred., roll of company, 588 Taylor, Capt. Henry, roll of company, 577 Thompson, Capt. Thomas, roll of company, 587 Tindol, Capt. John, roll of company, 570 Toll)ert, Capt. Samuel, roll of company, 430 Trenton, battle of, 203 Vanlear, Lt. WiiiLiAM, roll of company, 489 W. Warner, James, fate of, 19 Washington, review of the army by, 208 congratulations of surrender at Yorklown, 304 Watts, Col. Frederick, l)attalion of, 595 Weaver, Capt. Jacol), roll of company, 500 Williams, Capt. John, roll of company, 565,608 Williams, Major Ennion, journal of, 5 Willing, Capt. James, company of marines, C58 Wilson, Capt. James, roll of company, 413 Wilson, Capt. William, roll oi" company, 411 Wyalusing Settlement, 275 Wyoming, • • 259 battle at, 264 masonic meeting at, 260 Y. York County FiiViNO Camp 637 memorial of Fourth battalion, .... 657 memorial of Sixth battalion, 654 Yorktown campaign, diary of, 743 capitulation of, 303 Young, Capt. James, roll of company, ,, ... 589 r