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Author : Thomas Coffin Amory
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Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Siege of Newport, August, 1778 written by Thomas Coffin Amory and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thomas Coffin Amory
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Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (438 download)
Download or read book The Siege of Newport, August, 1778 written by Thomas Coffin Amory and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (612 download)
Download or read book The Siege of Newport written by and published by . This book was released on 1900* with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mary Gould Almy
Publisher : Bookbaby
ISBN 13 : 9781543949018
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (49 download)
Download or read book Mary Gould Almy's Journal 1778 written by Mary Gould Almy and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2019-04-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a rare account by a woman and a Loyalist during the French and Patriot attack on British forces at Newport in September 1778, Mrs. Almy's account provides valuable insights into a civilian woman's reactions to the war and to the situation in Newport. Among many other things, she graphically describes her attempts to protect her children as the French naval squadron under the Comte d'Estaing fought its way in and out of Narragansett Bay during the Battle of Rhode Island.
Author : John Sullivan
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Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book John Sullivan to William Whipple Asking His Opinion on the Best Course of Action Regarding the Siege of Newport, 23 August 1778 written by John Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Requests Whipple's opinion on the best course of action regarding the siege of Newport now that The Count De Estaing...abandoned us in the present Enterprise and opened the Harbour for...Reinforcements. Believes the British have only 6,000 men, while the American forces number 8,174. Rank & File exclusive of 628...Artillery Men. Asks Whipple whether he thinks it best to continue the siege without French naval support and risk the British reinforcing their position by sea, or to attack immediately with what seems a superior force, or to withdraw at once. Desires that Whipple's reply explain the reason for his choice and how best to carry it out. General Sullivan posed this question to a number of officers. GLC03232 is a reply by John Crane to a letter of Sullivan's that must have been almost identical to this one. The French and Americans had planed to mount a joint assault on the British at Newport. When many of the French ships were damaged in a storm their commander Vice Admiral d'Estaing was forced to move his fleet to Boston for repairs, taking his 4,000 French troops with him. Sullivan was furious at d'Estaing, and was forced to quickly abandon the siege.
Author : Christian M. McBurney
Publisher : Westholme Pub Llc
ISBN 13 : 9781594161346
Total Pages : 427 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (613 download)
Download or read book The Rhode Island Campaign written by Christian M. McBurney and published by Westholme Pub Llc. This book was released on 2011 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the battle fought by the joint American and French forces against the British during the Revolutionary War, describing the complex, multi-faceted sea strategies and the controversial decisions made on both sides by the prominent patriots involved.
Author : Howard Willis Preston
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ISBN 13 : 9781258494711
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (947 download)
Download or read book The Battle of Rhode Island, August 29 1778 written by Howard Willis Preston and published by . This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kenneth Walsh
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Total Pages : 364 pages
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Download or read book Siege of British Forces in Newport County by Colonial and French in August of 1778 written by Kenneth Walsh and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Howard Willis Preston
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Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Battle of Rhode Island. August 29th, 1778 written by Howard Willis Preston and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Christian M McBurney
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 162585255X
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (258 download)
Download or read book Spies in Revolutionary Rhode Island written by Christian M McBurney and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of espionage in Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War. Espionage played a vital role during the American Revolution in Rhode Island. The British and Americans each employed spies to discover the secrets, plans and positions of their enemy. Continental navy lieutenant John Trevett dressed as an ordinary sailor, grew out his beard and went from tavern to tavern in Newport gathering intelligence. Metcalf Bowler became a traitor on the order of Benedict Arnold, as he spied for the British while serving as a Patriot leader in Providence. Disguised as a peddler, Ann Bates spied for the British during the Rhode Island Campaign. When caught, one spy paid with his life, while others suffered in jail. Author Christian M. McBurney, for the first time, unravels the world of spies and covert operations in Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War. “McBurney tells a series of fascinating stories about the spies and their families, many of them prominent Newporters, in his book.” —The Newport Daily News “According to . . . McBurney, New York and Pennsylvania may have witnessed more spy activity in the Revolutionary War, but Rhode Island was not that far behind...”no theater of war produced such rich stories of spies and spying as Rhode Island.” That’s a pretty big brag for a state as small as ours, but McBurney does make his case very well. The fact that Newport was a major North American port at the time had a lot to do with that, but there are a few towns around the edges that turned up some surprising tales of intrigue and treason.” —Cranston Herald
Author : Alan Gilbert
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226293076
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (262 download)
Download or read book Black Patriots and Loyalists written by Alan Gilbert and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2012-04-20 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thought-provoking history, Gilbert illuminates how the fight for abolition and equality - not just for the independence of the few but for the freedom and self-government of the many - has been central to the American story from its inception."--Pub. desc.
Author : Gerald J. Kauffman
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1304287165
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (42 download)
Download or read book The British Invasion of Delaware, Aug-Sep 1777 written by Gerald J. Kauffman and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-01-06 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the American War for Independence in Augustand September, 1777, the British invaded Delaware aspart of an end-run campaign to defeat GeorgeWashington and the Americans and capture the capitalat Philadelphia. For a few short weeks the hills andstreams in and around Newark and Iron Hill and at Cooch's Bridge along the Christina River were the focus of worldhistory as the British marched through the Diamond State between the Chesapeake Bay and Brandywine Creek.This is the story of the British invasion of Delaware,one of the lesser known but critical watershedmoments in American history.
Author : Robert Geake
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ISBN 13 : 9781594164156
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (641 download)
Download or read book From Slaves to Soldiers written by Robert Geake and published by . This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known as the "Black" Regiment, the Story of the First Continental Army Unit Composed of African American and Native American Enlisted Men In December 1777, the Continental army was encamped at Valley Forge and faced weeks of cold and hunger, as well as the prospect of many troops leaving as their terms expired in the coming months. If the winter were especially cruel, large numbers of soldiers would face death or contemplate desertion. Plans were made to enlist more men, but as the states struggled to fill quotas for enlistment, Rhode Island general James Mitchell Varnum proposed the historic plan that a regiment of slaves might be recruited from his own state, the smallest in the union, but holding the largest population of slaves in New England. The commander-in-chief's approval of the plan would set in motion the forming of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. The "black regiment," as it came to be known, was composed of indentured servants, Narragansett Indians, and former slaves. This was not without controversy. While some in the Rhode Island Assembly and in other states railed that enlisting slaves would give the enemy the impression that not enough white men could be raised to fight the British, owners of large estates gladly offered their slaves and servants, both black and white, in lieu of a son or family member enlisting. The regiment fought with distinction at the battle of Rhode Island, and once joined with the 2nd Rhode Island before the siege of Yorktown in 1781, it became the first integrated battalion in the nation's history. In From Slaves to Soldiers: The 1st Rhode Island Regiment in the American Revolution, historian Robert A. Geake tells the important story of the "black regiment" from the causes that led to its formation, its acts of heroism and misfortune, as well as the legacy left by those men who enlisted to earn their freedom.
Author : Thomas C. Amory
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781022121102
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (211 download)
Download or read book Siege of Newport written by Thomas C. Amory and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set during the American Revolution, 'The Siege of Newport' is a thrilling tale of war and intrigue that pits the British against the American Patriots in a desperate struggle for control of Rhode Island. With a host of memorable characters, including the British spy Mary Silliman and the American commander General Sullivan, Amory weaves a complex web of loyalty and betrayal that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. Blending historical accuracy with vivid storytelling, 'The Siege of Newport' is a must-read for anyone interested in the drama of American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Mary Almy
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Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Cannonading of the French Fleet in Newport, R.I. written by Mary Almy and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the journal and account of Mrs. Mary Almy, kept for her husband, Captain Benjamin Almy, during the cannonading of the French Fleet in July and August of 1778. Newport was occupied by the British Army from the fall of 1776 through October 1779.
Author : John Crane
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Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Letter Form John Crane to John Sullivan Regarding Military Movements, 23 August 1778 written by John Crane and published by . This book was released on 1778 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expresses surprise at the news that Count D'Estaing has abandoned us in the present Enterprise. At Sullivan's request gives his opinion on the situation, saying he feels the siege of Newport is not worth continuing without the French fleet, since he expects British reinforcements soon. Instead suggests an immediate attack, for which he details his strategy. Opposes a retreat but in case the General Council be of a different opinion he lays out a plan for retreat as well. General Sullivan posed this question to a number of officers. In GLC04845 he writes William Whipple and asks his opinion on whether the Americans should continue the siege, attack immediately, or retreat. Also asks Whipple to explain his answer, as Crane has. The French and Americans had planed to mount a joint assault on the British at Newport. When many of the French ships were damaged in a storm their commanded Vice Admiral d'Estaing was forced to move his fleet to Boston for repairs, taking his 4,000 French troops with him. Sullivan was furious at d'Estaing, and was forced to quickly abandon the siege against his desires.
Author : Mary C. Gillett
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Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Army Medical Department, 1775-1818 written by Mary C. Gillett and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appendices include laws and legislation concerning the Army Medical Department. Maps include those of territories and frontiers and Continental Army hospital locations. Illustrations are chiefly portraits.
