1 his Wives-The Dutch Girl-Molly Brant-Sir William Johnson's Diploma-His Amusements and sudden Death-Flight of Sir John-His Invasion of the Valley in 1780-Capture of the Sammons Family-Cruelties and Crimes of the Învaders -Johnson's Retreat-Recovery of his Negro and Plate-Pursuit of Johnson-Incursion of Ross and Butler-Action of Willett-Battle at Johnstown-Adventures of the Sammonses -Retreat of Ross and Butler-Fight on West Canada Creek -Death of Walter Butler-Last Battle near the MohawkReturn to Fultonville-The Sammons House-Local Historians-The departed Heroes-The Kane House-Dutch Magistrate and Yankee Peddler-Currytown-Jacob Dievendorff-Indian Method of Scalping-Attack on CurrytownThe Captives-Expedition under Captain Gross-Battle at New Dorlach, now Sharon Springs-Death of Captain M'Kean -The Currytown Prisoners-Dievendorff-Sharon Springs -Analysis of the Waters-Arrival at Cherry Valley-Judge Campbell and his Residence-His Captivity-Movements of Brant Brant deceived by Boys Death of Lieutenant Wormwood- Shrewdness of Sitz "Brant's Rock" Morning Scene near Cherry Valley-Light-Departure for Albany Woodworth's Battle-Descent of Tories upon "Shell's Bush"-Shell's Block-house-Furious Battle-Capture of M'Donald-Luther's Hymn-Death of Shell and his Son-Cessation of Hostilities-Departure from Fort Plain— Albany-Hendrick Hudson-Early History of Albany-Fort Orange-First Stone House-The Church-The Portrait of Hudson-Kalm's Description of Albany-Its Incorporation Destruction of Schenectady-Colonial Convention - Its Proceedings-Walter Wilie-Names of the Delegates-Plan of Union submitted by Franklin-Early Patriotism of Massachusetts-Albany in the Revolution - General Schuyler's Mansion-Return to New York. Page 284-305 CHAPTER XIV. Departure for Wyoming-Newark and its Associations-The Old Academy-Trip to Morristown-Arrival at Morristown -Kimble's Mountain-Fort Nonsense-September Sunset-The "Head-quarters"-Spirit and Condition of the Continental Army-Place of Encampment-Free-masonry-Inoculation of the Army-Jenner-Proclamation of the Brothers Howe-Disappointment of the People-Washington's counter Proclamation-Opposition to Washington's Policy-His Independence and Sagacity-Good Effect of his Proclamation -Winter Encampment at Morristown-The Life-guard and their Duties-Pulaski and his Cavalry-Effect of Alarum Guns -Sufferings and Fortitude of the Army-Stirling's secret Expedition-Extreme Cold-Chevalier Luzerne-Death of Miralles-Mutiny at Morristown-Excuses for the Movement Injustice toward the Soldiers-Policy and Success of Wayne-Final Adjustment of Difficulties-Emissaries of Sir Henry Clinton-Patriotism of the Mutineers-Fate of the Emissaries-Mutiny of the New Jersey Line-Prompt Action of Washington-Success of Howe-Illustrations of Washington's Character-Prohibition of Gambling-Washington's Religious Toleration-Anecdote of Colonel Hamilton-Room occupied by Washington-View of an Eclipse of the Moon -Reflections-Finances of the Revolutionary Government -Emission of Bills of Credit-Continental Paper MoneyForm of the Bills-Devices and Mottoes-Paul Revere and cotemporary Engravers-New Emissions of Continental Bills-Plans for Redemption-Counterfeits issued by the Tories-First coined Money - Depreciation of the Paper Money-Confusion in Trade-Foreign and Domestic DebtSpecie Value of the Bills-Unjust Financial Law-Washington's Deprecation of it-Hopes of the Tories-Cipher Writing of the Loyalists-Charge against General Greene-Excitement throughout the Country-Riot in Philadelphia-Convention at Hartford-Battle-ground at Springfield-Invasion by General Knyphausen-Clinton's Design-Plan of the Spring. field Battle-Washington deceived by Clinton-Second Invasion under Knyphausen-Disposition of opposing TroopsThe Battle-Partial Retreat of the Americans-Burning of Springfield-Retreat of the Enemy-Colonel Barber-Čonnecticut Farms-Murder of Mrs. Caldwell-Her Murderer identified-Timothy Meeker and his Sons-His Idea of a Standing Army-Burial-ground at Elizabethtown-Caldwell's Monument-Dickinson's Tomb- Boudinot's VaultDeath of Mr. Caldwell-Execution of his Murderer- Mr. Caldwell's Funeral-His Orphan Family-Old Elizabethport -Ancient Tavern and Wharf-Fortification of the PointNaval Expedition-Franklin's Stove-Capture of a Provision Ship-Privateering-" London Trading""Liberty Hall"Designs against Governor Livingston-Scenes at Liberty Hall-Spirit of Governor Livingston's Daughters-Sketch of the Life of Livingston-Arrival at Middlebrook-Place of the Encampment of the American Army-Howe's StratagemSkirmishes-Clinton's Operations in New Jersey-Disposition of the American Forces-Encampment at Middlebrook Pluckemin-Steuben's Head-quarters-Recollections of Mrs. Doty Visit to the Camp-ground-"Washington's Rock"-View from it-Another similar Rock at PlainfieldCelebration at Pluckemin in 1779-Incident at PluckeminDeparture from Middlebrook-Somerville-Incidents by the Way-Arrival at Easton-Sullivan's Expedition-Indian Council-Whitefield and Brainard.. CHAPTER XV. Departure for Wyoming-Nazareth-Its Origin-A chilling Mist -Nap in the Coach-Passage through the Wind-gap-The great Walk-Roscommon Tavern-An Office-hunter-Ascent of the Pocono-The Mountain Scenery-Solitude of the Region A Soldier Coachman-First View of Wyoming-A charming Landscape Arrival at Wilkesbarre - Charles Minor, Esq.-His Picture of old Wyoming-Ancient Beauty and Fertility of Wyoming-Campbell's "Gertrude of Wyo: ming"-Its Errors-First Tribes in the Valley-Count Zinzendorf-His Visit to Wyoming-Jealousy of the IndiansAttempt to murder him-Providential Circumstance-Toby's Eddy-Zinzendorf's Camp-ground-Alienation of the Indians -Gnadenhutten-The Susquehanna Company-Purchase of Wyoming-The Delaware Company-Opposition of Pennsylvanians-Death of Teedyuscung--Hostilities between the "Yankees" and "Pennymites"--Erection of Forts-Capture of Durkee-Surrender of Ogden-Treatment of Ogden-Another Attack on the Yankees-Capture of Fort Durkee-Pennymites expelled-New Fortifications-Close of the Civil War-Organization of a Government-Effort to adjust Difficulties Lawyers and Bull-frogs"-Peace and Prosperity of Wyoming-Renewal of Hostilities-Action of CongressExpedition of Plunkett-The Colonies before the Řevolution-Exposed Position of Wyoming-Indian Outrage-Indian Speech-Colonel Butler deceived-Strangers in Wyoming-Suspicions of the People-The Wintermoots-Erection of a Fort-Counteraction of the old Settlers-Affair on the Millstone River-Alarm in Wyoming-Condition of the Settlement-Apathy of Congress-Patriotism of Wyoming Women-Approach of Indians and Tories-Preparations for Defense-Council of War-Position of the Wyoming Forts -Decision of the Wyoming People-Preparations for Battle -Forces of the Enemy-Campbell's Injustice toward Brant -Disposition of the Belligerents for Battle-Speech of Colonel Zebulon Butler-The Attack-Colonel Zebulon ButlerBattle of Wyoming-Denison's Order mistaken-Retreat of the Americans-Scene at Monocasy Island-Escape of Colonels Butler and Denison-Cruelties of the Indians-Scene at "Queen Esther's Rock"-Queen Esther-Her Cruelties— Scenes at Forty Fort-Negotiations for a Surrender-Escape of Colonel Zebulon Butler--Surrender of the Fort-Treaty Table-Conduct of the Tories-Bad Faith of the IndiansThe Treaty-Flight of the People over the Pocono-Incidents of the Flight-Providential Aid of Mr. HollenbackPreservation of Papers-Picture of the Flight-Story of the Fugitives published at Poughkeepsie-Errors of HistoryBad Faith of the Invaders-Departure of the Invaders from the Valley-Indian Cruelties-Arrival of Succor-Expedition against the Indians-Return of Settlers--Continued AlarmMurder of Mr. Slocum-Sullivan's Expedition-Situation of Wyoming .Page 337-364 CHAPTER XVI. Present Scenery in Wyoming-Allusion to Campbell's Poem -Visit to Kingston and Forty Fort-The "Treaty Table" at Forty Fort-Site of the Fort-Visit to the Monument-Inscription upon it-Efforts to erect the Wyoming Monument -Success of the Ladies-Incidents of the Battle-The Inman Family-Residence and Grave of Colonel Zebulon Butler-Mr. Slocum and his Family History-Abduction of his Sister-Mrs. Slocum's Presentiments-A Foundling-Disappointment-Singular Discovery of the "Lost Sister"-Interview between the "Lost Sister" and her White kindred-Her Narrative-Her Condition-Children and Grandchildren-A Sabbath in Wyoming-Visit to Mrs. Myers-Incidents of her Life-Escape of her Father and Brother from Indians-Revival of Civil War in Wyoming-Decree of Trenton-Its Effect-Injustice toward the "Yankees"-Inaction of Congress-Great Deluge in Wyoming-Danger and Distress of the Inhabitants-Reappearance of the Soldiers-Renewal of Hostilities-Armstrong's Expedition-Stratagem-Change in Public Sentiment-The Censors-Appeal for Relief-Luzerne-Timothy Pickering in Wyoming-Organization of the County-Memoir of Pickering-New Difficulties in Wyoming -John Franklin-Arrest of Franklin-Ethan Allen-Pickering's Escape to Philadelphia-His Return-Abduction and Treatment-Wyoming quieted-Departure from Wyoming -A Yankee Lumberman-Carbondale-The Coal Mines-Fatal Accident-Heroic Benevolence of Mr. Bryden-Escape of Mr. Hosea-Effects of the Concussion-Entrance and Exploration of the Mine-Interior Appearance-Fossils-Ascent from the Mine-Night Ride-A Grumbler-Change in the Coal Region-A Coach Load-Result of Politeness-Bad Coach and Driver-Milford-The Saw Kill-Delaware River and Valley-Port Jervis-The Neversink Valley-Shawangunk Mountains-Orange and Rockland. .364-382 CHAPTER XVII. Poughkeepsie-Origin of its Name-Condition of the State in 1777-Meeting of the Legislature at Kingston and Poughkeepsie-State Convention-Federal Constitution-Ann Lee -Huddlestone-State Convention at Poughkeepsie-Patriot Pledge-Federal Constitution-The Federalists-The Livingston Mansion-Henry A. Livingston, Esq.--Kingston or Esopus-Its Dutch Name-Early Settlement at Kingston Indian Troubles-The Huguenots-Formation of the State Constitution-Completion and Adoption of the Constitution- Its Character-Subsequent Constitutions-Effects of a Mix- ture of Races-Marauding Expedition up the Hudson-Land- ing at Kingston-Burning of the Town-Rhinebeck Flats- Livingston's Manor-An Advantage thrown away-Gates's Letter-Loyalists-Rondout-An Octogenarian -- Landing- places of the British--A frightened Dutchman-Departure for the North-Ride to Hoosick Valley-Van Schaick's Mills -Place of the Bennington Battle-ground-Baume's Dispatch --Foraging Expedition to Bennington-Burgoyne's Instruc- tions-Baume's Indian Allies-Skirmish near Cambridge- Measures for defending New Hampshire-Langdon's Pa- triotism-Raising of Troops-General Stark-Stark's Refusal to accompany Lincoln--Censure of Congress-The Result-- Movements to oppose Baume-Life of Stark-Preparations for Battle-Disposition of the Enemy's Troops-English Plans of Battles-Errors and Difficulties in Correction--Skirmish- ing in the Rain-The Hessian Encampment-A bellicose Clergyman-Stark's Promise and Fulfillment-Commence- ment of the Battle of Bennington-Terror and Flight of the Indians-Victory of the Americans-Second Battle-Pursuit of the Enemy--Loss in the Battle-Stark's Popularity-Visit to the Battle-ground-Anecdotes-View of the Walloom- schaick Valley--Incident while Sketching-Insurrection in that Vicinity-Its Suppression-Stark and Governor Chit- Tryon's Expedition to Danbury-Trumbull's "M'Fingal"-Life of the Author-Landing of the British at Compo-Object of the Expedition-Rising of the Militia-Character of the People --Enemy's March to Danbury-Entrance into the Village- Anecdotes of Holcolm and Hamilton-Officers' Head-quarters -Imprudence of some Citizens-Retaliation of the British-- Destruction of Stores and of the Village-Estimated Damage -Revolutionary Men-Levi Osborn-Joel Barlow-The San- demanians-Obscurity of Wooster's Grave-Resolves of Con- gress-A Centennarian Loyalist-Treatment by his Neighbors -Tory Guides-Night Ride toward Ridgefield- Return to Danbury-Ridgefield--Military Movements-The British at- tacked by Wooster-Return Fire-Death of Wooster- Sketch of his Life--Approach of Arnold-Barricade at Ridge- field--Bravery of Arnold-Narrow Escape--March to Compo -Skirmishes-Erskine's Maneuver--The Connecticut Mili- tia-Action of Congress concerning Arnold--Place where Wooster fell-Relic of the Revolution-Reading-Threaten- èd Mutiny there--Putnam's Speech-Putnam at Greenwich --Tryon's Expedition to Horseneck-Skirmish at Green- wich-Defeat of the Americans-Escape of Putnam-Put- nam's Hill--Its present Appearance--Norwalk-Fitch's Point -Landing of Tryon at Norwalk-Destruction of the Village -Conduct of Tryon-Scene at Darien Church-Visit to Gregory's Point--The Cow Pasture--Ancient Regulations- Grummon's Hill -- Nathaniel Raymond-Time of Tryon's Landing-Departure from Norwalk-New England Villages -The Green at Fairfield - Pequots - Their Destruction- Greenfield Hill-Dwight's Poem--Journey to New Haven- A Stroll to East Rock-View from its Summit-Quinnipiack -Settlement of New Haven-Organic Law of the New Haven Colony-The Regicides-Their Concealment-Friendship of Davenport-Narrow Escape-Goffe at Hadley-Colonel Dix- well-Tombstones of the Regicides-Stamp Act Proceedings -Treatment of the Stamp Master-Joy on the Repeal of the Stamp Act-Patriotism of the People-Boldness of Benedict Arnold-March of Arnold and his Company to Cambridge -Expedition under Tryon-Landing of British Troops near New Haven-Alarm in New Haven-Bravery of the Militia -Battle on Milford Hill-West Bridge-Death of Campbell -His Grave-Entrance of the Enemy into New Haven-Dr. Daggett, and his Treatment-Landing of Tryon - Conduct of the Enemy-People on East Rock-Evacuation by the British-Destruction of Fairfield-Dwight's Account of it- Tryon's Apology-Extent of the Damage-The Buckley House-Treatment of Mrs. Buckley-Interference of General Silliman-Humphreys's Elegy on the Burning of Fairfield- Tryon's Retreat-Journey resumed-Visit to West Bridge and other Localities-Return to New Haven-The Cemetery -Colonel Humphreys-His Monument-The Grave of Ar- nold's Wife Her Character -Arnold's Disaffection - Dr. Eneas Munson-Death of Colonel Scammell-His Epitaph New England and its Associations-Arrival at Hartford-Con- tinuation of the Storm-First Settlement at Hartford-First Meeting-house in Connecticut - Government organized- Union of the New England Colonies-Conjunction of New Haven and Connecticut Colonies-James II.—Quo Warranto -Governor Andross-The “ Charter Oak”—Concealment of the Charter-Expulsion of Andross-Accident at Hartford- mies-Attempt on New York-Windsor-Connecticut His- torical Society-Dr. Robbins's Library-Brewster's Chest- The Pilgrim Covenant-Names of the Pilgrims-Hand- writing of the Pilgrims-Robinson's short Sword-Ancient Chair-Putnam's Tavern Sign-Other interesting Relics- . The Connecticut Charter-Ride to Wethersfield-Arrival at Boston-The May Flower-Rise of the Puritans-Bishops Hooper and Rogers-Henry VIII.-Elizabeth-Puritan Bold- ness-Position of Elizabeth-The Separatists--Persecutions -Puritans in Parliament-James I.-John Robinson-Char- acter of the Puritan Pilgrims-Preparations to sail for Amer- ica-Departure from Delfthaven-The May Flower-Ex· ploration of the Coast-Attacked by Indians - First Sab. bath of the Pilgrims in New England-Landing on Plymouth Rock-Founding of Plymouth-Destitution and Sickness- Death of Carver-Election of Bradford-Defiance of the In- dians-Condition of the Colony-Further Emigration from England-Winslow-Standish-Settlement of Weymouth- Shawmut-Settlement of Endicott and others at Salem- Arrival of Winthrop-Founding of Boston-Progress of free Principles - The Puritan Character-Witchcraft-English Laws on the Subject-The Delusion in New England-Ef- fects of the Delusion-Religious Character of the Puritans- Mildness of their Laws-The Representative System-Influx of Immigrants-Trade of the Colony-First coined Money -Marriage of the Mint-master's Daughter--The Quakers- Their Conduct and Punishment-Origin of the Quakers- Their Peculiarities-Sufferings in America of those calling themselves Quakers-Arrival of Andross-His Extortions- Revolution in England--Government of Massachusetts-Hos- tilities with the French-First American Paper Money- Prowess of Colonial Troops-The French and Indian War -The Revolutionary Era-First Step toward Absolutism Democratic Colonies-Board of Trade-Courts of Vice-ad- miralty -Commercial Restrictions-First Act of Opposition -Colonial Claims to the Right of Representation-The Right acknowledged-Governor Burnet-Wisdom of Robert Wal- pole-Restraining Acts-Loyalty and Patriotism of the Col· onies-Heavy voluntary Taxation-Designs of the British Death of George II. announced to his Heir-Influence of the Earl of Bute--Cool Treatment of Mr. Pitt-Character of Bute -His Influence over the King-Discontents-Resignation of Pitt-Secret Agents sent to America-Writs of Assistance- Opposition-James Otis-Episcopacy designed for America -Enforcement of Revenue Laws-Resignation of Bute- Grenville Prime Minister-Opposition to Episcopacy-The Stamp Act proposed-Right to Tax the Americans asserted -Stamp Act not new-Postponement of Action on it-Op- position to Taxation by the Colonies-Instructions to their Agents The Stamp Act introduced in Parliament-Charles Townshend-Barré's Speech rebuking Townshend-His De- fense of the Americans-Effect of his Speech-Passage of the Stump Act-Excitement in America-A Congress pro- posed-The Circular Letter of Massachusetts-Mrs. Mercy Warren-Assembling of a Colonial Congress in New York- Defection of Ruggles and Ogden-The Proceedings-Stamp- masters Franklin's Advice to Ingersoll-Arrival of the Stamps-Patrick Henry's Resolutions-"Liberty Tree"--- Effigies-Riot in Boston-Destruction of private Property- Attack on Hutchinson's House - Destruction of "Liberty Tree"-Destruction of Governor Hutchinson's Property- Character of the Rioters in Boston-"Constitutional Courant" -Proceedings in Boston in Relation to the Stamp Act-Effi gies burned-Effects of the Stamp Act-Non-importation As- sociations-Rockingham made Prime Minister-Apathy in Parliament-Domestic Manufactures-Meeting of Parliament -Speeches of Pitt and Grenville-Boldness of Pitt-Proposi- tion to repeal the Stamp Act-Position of Lord Camden- Repeal of the Stamp Act-Causes that effected it-Rejoicings in England and America-Rejoicings in Boston-Release of Prisoners for Debt-Pyramid on the Common-Poetic In. scriptions - Hancock's Liberality-Liberality of Otis and others-The Rejoicings clouded-New Acts of Oppression- Insolence of Public Officers-Pitt created Earl Chatham- Picture of his Cabinet by Burke-New Scheme of Taxation -Commissioners of Customs-Fresh Excitement in the Colonies-Increasing Importance of the News-papers—“ Let- ters of a Pennsylvania Farmer"-Honors to John Dickinson1 Massachusetts Circular Letter-Boldness of Otis and Samuel Adams-The "Rescinders"-Treatment of a Tide- waiter--Seizure of the Sloop Liberty-Excitement of the People-Public Meeting in Boston Attempted Bribery of Patriots-Soundness of their Principles-Proposed Conven- tion in Boston-Organization of the Meeting-Governor Ber- nard's Proclamation--Meeting of the Convention-Arrival of Troops at Boston--Origin of Yankee Doodle--Landing of the Troops-Imposing Military Display-Exasperation of the People-Non-importation Associations-The Duke of Grafton -The King's Speech and the Response-Proposed Re-enact ment of a Statute of Henry VIII.—Lord North-Colonel Departure for England-Effect of the Non-importation Agree- Secret Workings of the Spirit of Liberty-Brief Review-Altern- ative of the Colonies-The Newspaper Press-Bickerstaff's Boston Almanac-Explanation of its Frontispiece-Revival of the Terms "Whig" and "Tory"-Abuse of Mr. Otis-Massa- charge of Musketry--Three of the Citizens killed--Terrible Excitement in Boston-Delegation of Patriots before the Governor-Boldness of the second Committee-Concessions -Removal of the Troops-Defense of the Soldiers by Adams -Result of the Trial-New Ministerial Proposition-Its Ef- fects upon the Colonies-James Otis-The Boston Patriots- Hutchinson made Governor-His asserted Independence of the Assemblies-Further Agitation in Boston-Committee of Correspondence-Letters of Hutchinson and others-Peti- tion for their Removal-Franklin before the Privy Council -Wedderburne's Abuse-Franklin's Vow-New Taxation Scheme-East India Company-Tea Ships sail for America -Preparations for their Reception at Boston-Treatment of the Consignees-Hand-bills and Placards-Arrival of Tea Ships-Proceedings in Boston-Monster Meeting at the "Old South" Speech of Josiah Quincy-Close of Quincy's Speech -Breaking up of the Meeting-Destruction of Tea in the Harbor-Apathy of Government Officials-East India Com- pany the only Losers-Quiet in Boston-A Smuggler pun- ished-Names of the Members of the "Tea Party"-Age of Mr. Kinnison-Events of his Life-Escape from Wounds during the Wars--Subsequent personal Injuries-No Knowl- edge of his Children - His Person and Circumstances- Speech at a "Free Soil" Meeting-G. R. T. Hewes-Char- acter and Patriotism of Hewes-His Death-Excitement in Parliament in consequence of the Boston Tea Riot-The Boston Port Bill proposed and adopted-Debates in Parlia- ment-Apparent Defection of Conway and Barré-Burke- Opposition in Parliament to the Boston Port Bill-Passage of the Bill--Goldsmith's "Retaliation”—Epitaph for Burke- Other oppressive Acts of Parliament-Madness of Ministers -Warnings of the Opposition unheeded -The "Quebec Act"-Proceedings in Massachusetts on Account of the Port Bill--Recall of Hutchinson-Division of Sentiment-Quebec Act-Arrival of General Gage in Boston-Meeting in Faneuil Hall-Excitement among the People-Newspaper Devices General Gage at Boston-Proceedings of the Massachusetts bridge-British Encampment on Bunker Hill-Quiet the CHAPTER XXIII. Preparations for raising an Army in Massachusetts-Zeal of ton--Arrangements with the Selectmen-Perfidy of Gage- Benevolence of the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts- Efforts of other Colonies--Organization of the Army--In- crease of British Troops in Boston-Arrival of experienced Officers -- Operations in the Vicinity-American Military Works-Disposition of the American Troops-Preparations for blockading Boston-Charlestown and adjacent Grounds -Night March to Bunker and Breed's Hills--A Fortification planned on Bunker Hill-British Vessels in Boston Harbor -Construction of the Redoubt on Breed's Hill-Discovery of the Works by the Enemy--Surprise of the People of Bos- ton-Cowardice of the Tories-Crossing of a British Force from Boston to Charlestown--Bravery of Prescott-New En gland Flag-Excitement in Cambridge--Re-enforcements for both Parties-Sufferings of the Provincials-Warren and Pomeroy March of the British toward the Redoubt-Posi- tion of the American Troops-Cannonade of the Redoubt- The British Artillery-Silence of the Americans-Terrible Volleys from the Redoubt-Flight of the Enemy-Burning of Charlestown-Second Repulse of the British-Re-enforced by Clinton-Ammunition of the Americans exhausted-Death of Colonel Gardner-Third Attack of the British-Storming of the Redoubt--Death of Warren and Pitcairn-Confusion of the Americans-Efforts of Putnam to Rally them-Cessa- tion of the Battle-The Loss-Spectators of the Battle-Re- flections on the Battle-Burgoyne's Opinion of the Conflict- The Character of Warren-His Energy, Boldness, and Pa- triotism-Masonic Honors to his Memory-The old Monu- ment on Breed's Hill-Character of the Troops engaged in Boston Common-Trip to Concord-Major Barrett-His Con- nection with the Revolution-Concealment of Stores at Con- cord-Concord Monument-The Village--Ride to Lexington -The Lexington Monument-The Clark House and its As- sociations-Tradition of the Surprise--Abijah Harrington- 1850-Ride to Cambridge-Early History of the Town-- |