The probable course of events had he remained in power 181 Vergennes does not try to interfere in American affairs, but is compelled to act The new power in France - public opinion favorable to the colonists from desire of revenge on England and love of humanity. The formation of this public opinion an important part of Another French agent sent to America. England suspi cious 182 183 184 185 The Committee of Secret Correspondence and its members 185 Franklin's diplomatic experience his questions to De Bonvouloir spondence. Franklin the only one competent to do it. 186 His correspondence with Dumas 187 Agents appointed by the Committee of Secret Corre Two parties in Congress on diplomatic policy— the one in favor of seeking treaties prevails 187 188 Difficulty of obtaining a recognition of independence 188 189 His arrival and reception His associates Deane and Lee; Lee's disparagement of State of affairs upon Franklin's arrival. The opening of Franklin perceives the policy of France. His objects himself and his colleagues Summer of 1777. Franklin's confidence. The news of The hall in which the treaty was made The significance of the scene Franklin's confidence justified by the liberal terms of the 196 196 196 198 199 199 199 200 200 201 202 England standing alone. The principle at stake on her part 203 The internal state of France. She desires peace as much as her rival. 204 Important European events. Diplomatic relations with Holland. A treaty obtained. Overtures for peace. America's claims Franklin's colleagues and their course Preliminary articles signed after many delays The treaty finally signed. Pecuniary aid rendered to America by France O for one hour of Franklin! His economy LECTURE VII. THE ARMY OF THE REVOLUTION. The remembrances which this title awakens. The veterans of the Revolution The English misled by a false belief that the Americans were cowards The materials for an army in the colonies. Prominent military men. A grave difficulty. Can a necessary degree of subordi nation be obtained? The people prepare for the war. A characteristic illustration Massachusetts militia. Timothy Pickering, clergyman, in the ranks Massachusetts takes steps toward the raising of an army An instance in Rhode Island 210 211 212 213 213 214 215 215 216 Their privations Plan of the army Heart-burnings and jealousies. Washington takes command. His head-quarters The strength and state of the army The scene around Boston The feelings of the Americans. A war-hymn Winter approaching. The soldiers longing for home. 224 Washington's measures. Reorganization of the army Various opinions about the army. Errors of Congress. 225 The army disbanding. Washington's dangerous position Enlistment of a new army. The arms of the discharged soldiers retained 227 227 219 219 220 221 222 222 223 Congress endeavors to repair its error in vain 231 Lack of discipline and proper equipments in the army 232 233 235 The great privations of the soldiers, their labors and Congress unjustly jealous of the army 238 The The disbanding of the army After much delay it votes the officers half-pay for life Newburg Letters" and Washington's treatment of them The half-pay commuted to five years' full pay Its ungrateful treatment by the country 239 240 241 241 241 242 Difficulty of getting justice done the survivors by Con gress 244 LECTURE VIII. THE CAMPAIGNS OF THE REVOLUTION. Dependence of success in war upon the general The history of a war an individual history. Examples The great principles of warfare shown in the Revolu tionary war A blockade begun. Lack of munitions and engineers Washington's vigilance. Skirmishes. The decisive blow. The campaign of 1776. The defence of New York. The retreat after the battle of Long Island. 249 250 250 251 252 253 Untrustworthiness of the army 253 Manoeuvres around New York. The retreat through the Jerseys 254 and the Jerseys Howe thinks himself secure in possession of New York Washington crosses the Delaware Campaign of 1777. Movements around Trenton. Bat tle of Princeton Washington's winter-quarters at Morristown Howe embarks his troops. Washington's position The English enter the Chesapeake. Battle of Brandy- Battle of Germantown. Howe endeavors in vain to force 255 255 256 256 257 Valley Forge. Steuben disciplines the army 1778. Battle of Monmouth 260 Events of the next two years 1781. Washington plans an attack on New York. It is prevented by British reinforcements Washington suddenly proceeds against Cornwallis. Seige of Yorktown The Northern army. Episodes of the three campaigns. Arnold's march through the wilderness. Montgomery's death. Sullivan's retreat. The laurels unjustly awarded to Gates England's opportunity—the campaign of "77. Burgoyne's advance. Schuyler opposes him. Burgoyne desperate. Gates takes command of the Americans. Stillwater. Bemis' Heights. Burgoyne's surrender The original plan. How it was frustrated Lee's treason and its results. How it was discovered British uniformly successful till 1780. Their position State of the American army when Greene takes command 267 Gates' plans. Greene changes them. His difficulties Greene moves his camp, constructs batteaux, establishes depots, etc. 268 269 270 271 Cornwallis reinforced. Greene detaches Morgan Cornwallis perplexed. He sends Tarleton after Morgan 271 Battle of the Cowpens. Cornwallis' advance Morgan's motions. Greene's retreat. Cornwallis foiled. He issues a proclamation. The Americans after him again. Greene's manoeuvres. His dangerous position. His vigilance. An anecdote 272 The battle of Guilford Court House. Retreat of the Greene pursues but is deserted by his militia. Greene advances into South Carolina. Cornwallis goes to Wilmington . 275 276 277 Greene advances on Camden. Battle of Hobkirk's Hill. Strategic skill of Washington and Greene compared Other names: Sullivan, Knox, Lincoln, MacDougall, Olney, Angell, Christopher Greene, Williams, Howard, William Washington, Marion, Henry Lee, Morgan, Wayne. 277 278 279 280 A glance at the state of society in Europe. acy of France LECTURE IX. THE FOREIGN ELEMENT OF THE REVOLUTION. The subject interesting though difficult from lack of statistics. A conjecture of the number of foreign pri An American's stake in the war. Difficulty of deciding how far foreigners should be trusted 282 283 283 284 285 Local attachments changed to personal ones. Instances The attachment to the sovereign. How it is destroyed in France 285 286 State of public feeling in France at the time of the Rev American officers alarmed at the claims of these men. Jealousy of promotion 290 Embarrassment of Congress 291 |