CONTENTS OF THE FIFTH VOLUME. Reception of declaration of American independence in Maryland In Philadelphia. By the convention of New York In Virginia, Massachusetts, and South Carolina Arrival of Lord Howe with a commission for restoring peace Congress sends him their declaration engrossed on parchment The exchange of prisoners agreed upon. Plan of a confederation Shall the states as well as individuals be represented? The public lands Character of Deane. Advice of Vergennes read to the king in committee Marquis de Lafayette. The king of Spain and his ministers Exertions of Connecticut. The defences of New York city and Brooklyn The capture of Stirling. British and American losses The American army. Character of General Howe. Approaches of the British army Sullivan before congress. The city of New York not defensible Committee of congress appointed to meet Lord Howe Opinion of Washington's council of war. Congress yields to his advice Interview between Lord Howe and the committee of congress. Their report The British land on New York island. Flight of the Americans Great fire in New York city. Death and character of Nathan Hale Congress provides no permanent army. The use of militia Lee is called to the North. The Cherokees engage in war They beg for mercy. East Tennessee is named Washington. WHITE PLAINS. FORT WASHINGTON. October 1-November 16, 1776. Washington on the heights of Harlem. His lines of defence Fort Washington and the ground near it. Greene at Fort Lee Howe, Washington, congress, and John Adams Dangers on the Hudson. Confidence of congress. Of Greene The British repulsed from Fort Washington. Greene elated Howe attacks Chatterton Hill The result of the campaign thus far Greene reinforces Fort Washington Spirited conduct of Mifflin. The times that tried men's souls Washington retreats beyond the Delaware. Intrigues of Lee Congress adjourns to Baltimore. Fortitude of Samuel Adams Washington in adversity. He resolves to strike the enemy at Trenton Gates and Sullivan arrive. Preparations for the attack. The watchword What Europe expected. The British army at New York The revels of Rall. Washington crosses the Delaware. Sullivan December 26, 1776-January 1777. Measures adopted by congress at Baltimore. Confidence reposed in Washington. Financial measures. Washington pursues the enemy. The eastern regiments Battle of Princeton. Mercer mortally wounded. Washington in the battle. 106 Mawhood's retreat. Washington makes for the highlands Principles of the new constitutions for the states |