Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 edition. Excerpt: ... Illustrations in Second Volume. PAGE. New York Colonial Coat of Arms 6 New York State Coat of Arms' Old Court House used as first State House in Albany 7 State Capitol at Albany completed in 1814 8 New State Capitol at Albany 8 Joseph Brant, fac similie of his signature 16 Col. Harper confronting his pursuers *0 Ancient R. D. Church in Schoharie 64 Cockade worn by Butler's Rangers 68 Gen. Herkimer's house, Danube, N. Y Place where Miss McCrea was murdered Fac similie of J. Burgoyne's signature 128 Washington at Valley Forge 1*2 A scene near Fort Herkimer 213 Route of Sullivan's army 272 The Onistagra, and scene beneath it 396 Murder of Catharine Merckley 464 Continental Currency 472-475 Attack on Major Becker on Foxescreek 600 Portrait of Nicholas Stoner 619 Stoner avenging his father's murder 623 Washington's Head-quarters at Newburgh 656 Sharon Springs Pavilion 696 Bouck's Falls, in Fulton, Schoharie county 699 Place where Andre was hung 719 INDEX. PAGE. A sarcastic acrostic 730 A national celebration 573 A soldier drowned 572 Affidavit of George Knouts 191 An answer to prayer 728 Andreas Town and its destruction 71, 169 Arnold, Gen. Benedict, deprived of his command 120 His reckless daring, October 7th .*. 126 Enters the Hessian camp 127 He exhibits a spark of humanity 127 Attempts to surrender West Point to the enemy 476 Army at Valley Forge and suffering there 142 American Insiguia 166 Troops wear cockades 166 Alden, Col. Ichabod, known by his correspondence 195 Alliance with France, how celebrated 233 Anecdotes attending the regular service, as related by Jacob Shew ... 348 Arrest and execution of John Parker 586 Of Joseph Betty's and companions 588 Andre, Major, arrest and execution of 713 Removal of his remains 726...
