An Authentic History of the Second War for Independence: Comprising Details of the Military and Naval Operations, from the Commencement to the Close of the Recent War; Enriched with Numerous Geographical and Biographical Notes, Volumen2J. G. Hathaway, Kellogg & Beardslee, printers, 1815 |
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Página 33
... regiment through the se- verity of the contest long after having received a pain- ful and debilitating wound ; " and on the " intrepid conduct of Capt . Grafton and Lieut . Whiting . The Irish volunteers under Col. M - Clure from New ...
... regiment through the se- verity of the contest long after having received a pain- ful and debilitating wound ; " and on the " intrepid conduct of Capt . Grafton and Lieut . Whiting . The Irish volunteers under Col. M - Clure from New ...
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... regiment of Al- bany volunteers under Lieutenant Colonel Mills , and the neighboring militia , the whole under the orders of Brig Gen. Jacob Brown , was attacked by 1,000 regu , lars under the immediate command of Sir George Prevost ...
... regiment of Al- bany volunteers under Lieutenant Colonel Mills , and the neighboring militia , the whole under the orders of Brig Gen. Jacob Brown , was attacked by 1,000 regu , lars under the immediate command of Sir George Prevost ...
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... regiment was also ordered to the defence of Sackett's Harbor . He was directed to land at Oswego . The indisposition of General Dearborn continued . The inhabitants in the vicinity of Fort George came in great numbers and received their ...
... regiment was also ordered to the defence of Sackett's Harbor . He was directed to land at Oswego . The indisposition of General Dearborn continued . The inhabitants in the vicinity of Fort George came in great numbers and received their ...
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... regiment . He retreated , and our men pursu- ed till about sun set , when they returned to their proper position in ... regiments were encamped upon the beach of the lake about three miles distant , to protect the boats expected from ...
... regiment . He retreated , and our men pursu- ed till about sun set , when they returned to their proper position in ... regiments were encamped upon the beach of the lake about three miles distant , to protect the boats expected from ...
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... regiment . I approached them , and as soon as I was near enough , I saw a body of men , who I thought to be the 23d , in rear of the artillery , broken . I hobbled in amongst them , and began to rally them , and directed them to form ...
... regiment . I approached them , and as soon as I was near enough , I saw a body of men , who I thought to be the 23d , in rear of the artillery , broken . I hobbled in amongst them , and began to rally them , and directed them to form ...
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Página 97 - Cataraquy; thence along the middle of said river into Lake Ontario, through the middle of said lake until it strikes the communication by water between that lake and Lake Erie; thence along the middle of said communication into Lake Erie, through the middle of said lake until it arrives at the water communication between that lake and Lake Huron; thence along the middle of said water communication into the Lake Huron ; thence through the middle of said lake to the water communication between that...
Página 98 - And in the event of the said two commissioners differing, or both, or either of them, refusing, declining or wilfully omitting to act, such reports, declarations or statements shall be made by them or either of them, and such reference to a friendly sovereign or state shall be made in all respects, as in the latter part of the fourth article is contained, and in as full a manner as if the same was herein repeated.
Página 96 - Croix River to the highlands; along the said highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St. Lawrence, from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean...
Página 101 - Whereas the traffic in slaves is irreconcilable with the principles of humanity and justice, and whereas both His Majesty and the United States are desirous of continuing their efforts to promote its entire abolition, it is hereby agreed that both the contracting parties shall use their best endeavours to accomplish so desirable an object.
Página 101 - Washington, or at the seat of Government of Mexico, in four months from the date of the signature hereof, or sooner if practicable. In faith whereof we, the respective Plenipotentiaries, have signed this treaty of peace, friendship, limits, and settlement, and have hereunto affixed our seals respectively.
Página 96 - ... Britannic majesty, and the government of the United States, hereby agree to refer the report or reports of the said commissioners, to some friendly sovereign or state, to be then named for that purpose, and who shall be requested to decide on the differences which may be stated in the said report or reports, or upon the report of one commissioner, together with the grounds upon which the other commissioner shall have refused, declined, or omitted to act, as the case may be.
Página 97 - The said commissioners shall meet at St. Andrews, in the province of New Brunswick, and shall have power to adjourn to such other place or places as they shall think fit.
Página 93 - ... after the signing of this treaty, excepting only the islands hereinafter mentioned, shall be restored without delay, and without causing any destruction, or carrying away any of the artillery or other public property originally captured in the said forts or places, and which shall remain therein upon the exchange of the ratifications of this treaty, or any slaves or other private property...
Página 101 - ... such ratification, and forthwith to restore to such Tribes or Nations respectively, all the possessions, rights, and privileges which they may have enjoyed or been entitled to in 1811, previous to such hostilities.
Página 95 - ... following manner, viz: One commissioner shall be appointed by His Britannic Majesty, and one by the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate thereof; and the said two commissioners so appointed shall be sworn impartially to examine and decide upon the said claims...