Gun-boats and fortifications in revolutionary debate
A detailed account argues gunboats superiority for defending New York Harbor against British forces and discusses the impracticality of fortifying the city. It relays remarks on naval firepower, fortification theory, and historical examples, citing Howe, Vandepourt, and common sense observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Howe
New- York
Philadelphia
Delaware
Chesapeake
Eik
Pennylvania
Mud Island
Red Bark
Jersey
Howe
Vandeput
New York
City
Lee
New-York
France
Boulogne
Congress
N. Williams
Smilie
Smile
Mr. Williams
Willians
Long Isand
Abieiayel Forest
Count Pagin
Blostdel
Vauban
Schelter, &c
Bonaparte
United States
Callen
MacCallen
Carpenter
Commodore Johnson
Impeachment Report on Governor Thomas MKean by Pennsylvania Legislature
The committee report finds Governor Thomas MKean premeditatedly voided a Philadelphia sheriff election, manipulated poll results, and usurped authority including arrest warrants. It accuses him of appointing officials improperly, tampering with patents, pressuring officials, and seeking to discontinue actions against William Duane. The panel resolutions urge impeachment for high crimes and misdemeanors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Thomas M‘kean
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Wolbert
Lancaster
Joseph B. M.kean
Wm.t. Dinilton
Judge Wolbert
W.T. Donalson
Crete
Wolbers
Judge Wolber
Wolberi
Welbert
Havin
Donald
Thomas M. Kean
Iffain
Joseph Cabresa
Hiss
George Buchanan
Lazaretto
Delaware
Maryland
Great Britain
James Reynolds
Board of Health
James Hutchinson
Commonwealth
Wm. Duane
Pennsylvania
Thomas MiKean
Mornay
AraiLo
Boileau
United States
General Stark's Answer at Derry Field
General Stark writes from Derry on September 10 1806 praising Vermont support from Burlington Bennington and surrounding towns. He recalls the August 16 1777 battle noting rapid execution over planning and crediting undisciplined Massachusetts New Hampshire and Vermont detachments for surprising the European veterans and securing victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Bennington
Massachusette
New Hampshire
Anniversary of Bennington Battle Commemoration
On August 16 the Republicans of this and nearby towns marked the Battle of Bennington anniversary and formed a committee to draft an address to Major General Stark, who led the patriots that memorable day. The committee shared their address and Gen Stark’s reply, believed to please readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jatt
Bennington
Stark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas Haeria
Seth Wyman
Gorge Bradtora
Abel Furney
Charles Scott
Ephraim Baily
Ala Ware
Daniel Hickey
Daniel Nutting
Abel’ Woods
Joseph Morris
William Neley
Gustavus Altick
James Pembleton
Wint Hinkley
Edward Evans
Mofts Wing
John Cavenough
Richard Hardin
Jonathan Hotton
Jonathan Wittard
oThomas Péarson
John Maynard
Thomas Avery
Ocober
Ebenezer Coe
Ebenezer Bancroft
William Worthington
David Hawley
Benjamin Barlett
Massachusete
United S
Nath
Macon
House of Representatives
S. Smith
Senate
TH. Jefferson
Leib
Committee of Enquiry
General Stark
Derry Field
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