BATTLE CHART, CONTAINING AN; ACCOUNT OF ALL THE BATTLES, ASSAULTS AND SKIRMISHES \mtxm ®ra0ps, Since the Commencement of the Eevo- ^ lution to the] War with Mexico. ALSO, THE SIGNERS OF the Declaration of iDdependence, WITH THEIR AGES ' AT THE TIME OF THEIR SIGNING IT. the Country of their Births, and their Age at the time of their Deaths. . Forming one of the most useful Charts ever offered to the Public. By P. McCAFFERTY. PHILADELPHIA. , 1857. V 1 PREFACE. The gMat interest wbich the present contest between tlio powers of Europe excites throughout the civilized world, and the desire everywhere manifested to possess a faithful record of the deeds of daring which have been perforiued during this eventful struggle, have induced the publisher to lay before the American public a record of the History of the American Revolution and the subsequent Battles to maintain ourselves as a Free and Independent People. It is the object of the Publisher of the present work to lay before the reader of the doings of those great AVars, to chronicle the deeds of daring which hare been performed — to show the power of endurance and the indomitable courage of the soldiers, as with there clear, ringing, wild hurrah, they rushed up the heights of the powerful, as a whirlwind, da^ihed through the earth; it will tell how on those bloody-days, calm and stern stood the stalwart American and Adopted Foreigner with their Commanders at tlierc head, the spirit stirring music sounding io their cars, whiljt every breath of wind whicb swept the barren hill side, ■>. - " Toss'd in air, 5 AMERICAN BATTLE CHAET, Containing an account of all the Battles, Assaults and Skirmishes fought by the American Troops, since the commencement of the Revolution to the War with Mexico. Also, the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, with their Ages at the time of their signing it, the Country of their Births, and their age at the time of their Deaths, forming one of the most useful Charts ever offered to the I'ublie. V* ^ — • U ^ ' ■ Pennon and plaid, and plumage fair. l.-~THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE. War broke out April 19, 1775. — Independence acknowledge, Jan- uary 20, 1778. The cause of the Revolution were the various attempts of the Britisli Parliament to impose taxes on the col- onies, without their consent. 1. BATTLE of LEXINGTON, Massachusetts, April 9, 1775. Fought between 1700 British regulars, under Colonel Smith and Lord Percy and a small body of Massachusetts militia, under Ma- jor Butlrick. The Americans were victorious. Loss : British ; 65 killed, 180 wounded, and 28 made prisoners. Americans / 50 killed, 34 wounded, and 4 made prisoners. 2. TAKING of TICONDEROGA AND CROWN POINT, New York, May 10, 1775. Ticonderoga was taken by surprise by about 90 Connecticut and New Hampshire volunteers, under Colonels Ethan Allen and Bendici Arnold. None were killed on either side, but 49 British soldiers were taken prisoners. Crown Point was taken in the same manner by Colonel Seth Warner, and 11 British soldiers captured. 3. BATTLE of BUNKER'SfHILL, Massachusetts, June 17ih 1775. 2 Fought between 1,500 Americans, under Colonel Prescott oiul Orenerals Warren and Pomeroy, and 3000 British grenadiers and light infantry, under Generals Howe, Pigot and Clinton. The I^ritish overpowered the Americans, but not until their amunition was exhausted. Loss: Americans, 139 killed, 314 wonnded and missing. British; 226 killed, 828 wounded and missing. 4. ASSAULT on aUEBEC, Canada, December 31, 1775. Less than 1000 Americans, uniler General Montgomery and Col. Arnold, made a desperate assault on Quebec, one of the strongest fortified ciiiies in the world, which was defended by 1500 British regulars, under General Carleton. General Montgomery was kil- led, and his troops repulsed. Loss; Americans, 100 killed and wounded, 300 made prisoners. British; unknown. 5. BATTLE of MOORE'S CREEK BRIDGE, North Caro- lina, February 27, 1776. Fought between about 1000 North Carolina Provincials, under Colonels Caswell and Lillington, and about 2000 royalist, under Colonel McLeod. The Loyalists threw down their arms and fled iifier the first onset. (i. BOiMBARDMENT of FORT MOULTRIE, South Caro- lina, June 28, 1776. Colonel Moultrie, with 400 Americans, defended the fort, on which were mounted '4S cannon. Sir Peter Parker, with two 60 gun ships, four frigates of 28 gnus, and four smaller vessels, mounting in all 270 guns, kept up a furious bombardment for ten hours, but was finally compelled to retire, with the loss of the Ac- teon frigate. Loss, British, 200 killed and wounded. Americau3 10 killed, and 22 wounded. 7. BATTLE of LONG ISLAND, Nsw York, Aug. 27, 1776. Fought between 15,000 Americans, under Generals AVashington Putnam, Sullivan, and Lord Stirling, and 24000 British and Hes- sians under Generals Howe, Clinton, Percy, Conwallis, Grant and De Heister. The king's troops were victorious. Loss, Americans, 500 killed and wounded, 1097 made prisoners. British and Hes- sians, 450 killed, missing and wounded. S. BATTLE of HARLExM HEIGHTS, New York, October 12, 1776. Fought by three companies of Virginia Continentials, under Ma jor Leitch, and a corps of rangers, under Colonel Knowlton, against two battalions of British and three companies of Hessians. The Americans were victorious, but both their commanders w6re slain. Loss, British and Hessians, 117 killed, wounded and miss- ing, Americans, 50 killed, wounded and missing. 9. BATTLE of WHITE PLAINS, New York, October 28, 1776. Afier the disastrous battle of Long Island, the American forces under General Washington, rallied near White Plains, where they were attacked by the British and Hessians, under Generals Howe, Clinton, Knyphausen and De Heister. Each party claimed the victory, but as General Washington maintained his position until the 30ih, the British may be said to have been defeated. Lose, British, Hessian and American, several hundred. 10. TAKING of FORT WASHINGTON, New York, Nov. 16, 1776. This fort was defended by 2,967 Americans, under Colonel Ma- gaw. The British marched to the assault under General Matthews and Lords Conwallis and Percy, the Hessians under General Kny- phausen. After some severe fighting, Colonel Magaw perceived that defence was hopeless, and surrendered the fort. Loss, Ame- rican, 53 killed, 95 wounded, 2818 made prisoners. British and Hessians, 800 killed and wounded. 11. ATTACK ON FORT CUMBERLAND, Nova Scotia, November 20, 1776. This fort is situated at the head of the Bay Fundy, in Nova Scotia. It was defended by a British garrison, under Colonel Gorham, and aitacked by a party of American volunteers under Captain .^onathan Eddy, the assailants were defeated. 12. BATTLE of TRENTON, New Jersey, December 26, 1776 Fought between 3000 Americans, under General Washington, and an advance division of the British army consisting of Hessians. The Americans won the victory. Loss, Hessians, 20 killed, and 000 made prisoners. Americans, 2 killed, 2 frozen to death, and 5 wounded. 13. BATTLE of PRINC/ETON, New Jersey, January 3, 1777. Fought between l7th and 55th regiments of British infantry, under Colonel Mawhood, and 4000 Americans under General Washington. The British were defeated. Loss. British, 110 killed, 300 made prisoners. Americans, 100 killed and wounded. 14. BATTLE of BOUNDBROOK, New Jersey, April 13, 1777 500 Americans under General Lincoln, were attacked by 2000 British under Cornwallis, but Lincoln effected the retreat of his troops with the loss of only 60 men. 15. BATTLE of RIDGEFIELD, Connecticut, April 27, 1777 Fought between 800 Americans, under Generals Woosler, Ar- nold and Silliman, and 2000 British under General Tryon. The Americans were defeated. Loss, Americans, 100 killed, wounded and missing. British ditto. 16. BATTLE of SAG HARBOR, New York, May 23, 1777. Sag Harbor was a British Depot of provisions, on the eastern end of Long Island, defended by a schooner of 12 guns, and a 4 company of British iitfantry. It was surprised and carried with charged bayonets by 170 Ainoricans, under Colonel Miegs. Loss, Erilisli, 6 killed, and 90 made prisoners. 17. BATTLE of HUBBARDTON, New York, July 7, 1778. Fou^hl between 1000 Americans, under Colonel Warner, and 850 British, under General Frazer, reinff)iced by a division of Hessians, under General Ridesel. The king's troops were viclo- rions. Loss. Americans, L^OO killed, and 600 wounded. British and Hessians 35 killed, and 144 wounded, IS. BATTLE of ORISKANY, New York, August 6, 1777. Foiighl between a body of Ameriran militia, under General Her- kimer, and a party of British and Iniiians iti ambiisrade. The militia were defeated, and 400 of llieii number among whom wag Herkimer himself, were killed. 19. BATTLE ol BENNINGTON, Vermont, August 16, 1777 This battle was fouglil, in two parts, by 1600 Massachusetts and New Hiimpshire militia, under General Stark. In the first pait they defeated 600 Germans, under Colonel Bauin, and in the pecond, ihey put to rout 500 Germans, under Colonel Breyman. Loss, Gertiians, 280 killed and wounded, and 654 made prisoners. Amtricans, 100 killed and wounded. no. BATTLE of BRANDY WINE, Delaware, September 11, 1777. Fought between the British Army under Lord Cornwallis, and the Americans under General Washington. The king's troopt won the victory. La Fayette was first woimded in this battle. Loss. Americans, 300 killed, 600 wounded, 400 made prisoners. British, 100 killed, and 400 wounded. 21. FIRST BATTLE of STILLWATER, New York, Sep- tember 19, 1777. Fought between 5000 Americans, under General Gates, and 7000 British, under Geneinl Burwoyne. Both Parties claimed the vic- tory. Loss, Americans, 319 killed, wounded and missing. Brili^h 500 killed, wounded and missing. 22. MASSACRE AT PAOLI, Pennsylvania, Septimber 20, 1777. A detachment of 1500 Americans, under Feneral Wayne, were surprised at midnight by a British division under Lord Grey, and 300 Americans were slain while crying for quarter. The rest escaped. British loss, 8 killoil and woutided. 23. BATTLE of GERMANTOWN, Pennsylvania, October 4, 1777. Foiijiht between 11,000 Americans, under General Washington, and 20,000 British under General Howe. The Americans were defeated. Loss, Americans, 200 killed, 600 wounded, and 400 made prisoners. British, 100 killed, and 500 wounded. 24. TAKING of FORTS CLINTON AND MONTGOxMERY, New York, October 6, 1777. These forts were an Hudson River, separated only by a small creek garrisoned by Americans, under Governor Clmton. Fort Mont- gomery was asaulted by 900 British, under Colonel Campbell, and 2000 British, under Sir Henry Clinton, attacked Foit Clinton simultaneously. Both Forts fell into the hands of the British. Loss, Americans, 250 killed and wounded. British 200 killed and wounded. 25. SECOND BATTLE OF STILLWATER, New York, October 7, 1777. This was the last battle fought between the armies of General Gates and Burgoyne, and led to the surrender of Bwrgoyne's army ten days afterwards. Number of troops engaged, British and German, 5.752. American, 10,722. 26. BATTLE OF RED BANK, New Jersey, October 22, 1777. Fort Mercer, at Red Bank, on the Delaware, was garrisoned by 400 Americans, under Colonel Greene. Three Battalions of Hes- sian grenadiers, the regiment of Mirback, and some infantry chas- seurs, under Colonel Donop, assaulted it, but were repulsed, Loss, British, 400 killed and wounded. Ameiicans, 32 killed and wounded. 27. MASSACREE of WYOMING, Pennsylvania, July 1778. The lory Colonel John Butler, and the ferocious Brandt, with a force of 2000 tories and 900 Indians, fell upon the American settlements on the Susquehanna, and massacred the inhabitants. 28. BATTLE of BARREN HILL, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1778. General Grant, with 7000 British, made an attempt to surprise La Fayette, then posted at Barren Hill, Pennsylvania, with 2500 men. The latter escaped by a masterly retreat. 29. BATTLE of MONMOUTH, New Jersey, June 28, 1778. ^ Fought between the British, under Lord Cornwallis, and the Americans under General Washington. Both sides claimed the victory. Loss, British, 246 killed, 59 died of fatigue, 44 wounded Americans, 142 killed and 160 wounded. 30. BATTLE of QUAKER HILL, Rhode Island, August 29, 1778. Fought between the rear of the American nrmy, under General 6 Sullivan, and a ilelacliment of British sent out from Newport bv Sir Robert Pigot, The British were repulsed. Loss, British, 280 killed, wounded and missing. Ameiicans, 30 killed, 137 wounded and 44 missing. 33. MASSACRE AT TAPPAN, New ¥oik, September 28, 1778. A regiment of American cavalry, under Colonel Taylor, were surprised by the British General Gray, while asleep, and no quar- ter given. Out ol a 104 privates, 67 were killed, wounded or 32. 'battle of SxiVANNAH, Georgia, December 29, 1778. Fought by 600 oonlineniials and about 100 militia, under Gene- ral Robert Howe, against 2000 Biitish, uniler Colonel Campbell. The Americans were defeated, and the town ami fort fell into the hands of the British. Loss-, Americans, 100 killed, and 453 njade prisoners. British 7 killed, and 19 wounded. 33. BATTLE of POUT llOYAL ISLAND, Georgia, February 2, 1779. Fought between 200 Americans, under General Moultrie, and 200 British, under Major Gardiner. The Americans were victo- rious. Loss, British, unknown. Amenca,ns, 8 killed, and 22 wounded. 34 BATTLE of CHEROKEE FORD, South Carolina, February 14, 1779. The Americans under Colonel Pickens, attacked and defeated a body of tories, under Colonel Boyd. Loss, Tories, 40 killed and wounded, and 70 made prisoners. Americans, 9 killed and woun- ded. 35. BATTLE of BRIAR CREEK, Georgia, March ,3., 1779. A British force under General Provost, surprised 1500 North Carolinia militia, and 60 continentials. under General Elbert, and defeated them. Loss, Americans, 150 killed, and 162 made priso- ners. British 16 killed and wounded. 36. BATTLE WITH THE ONONDAGAS, New York, April 19, 1779, The Onondagas were attacked and defeated, and their settlements burned, by 550 Americans, under Colonel Van Schlack. Loss, Indians, 12 killed, and 34 made prisoners. 37. BATTLE of STONO FERRY, South Carolina, Juuo 20, 1779. Fought between 1200 Ameticfyns, under General Lincoln, and a Biiiish force under Culonel Maidaad. The Amcricuns were de.- feated. Los?, Americans, 179 killed and wounded. Briti$li, unknown. 38. STORMING of STONY POINT, New York, July 16, 1779. The Garrison consisted of COG Biitish, under Colonel Johnson, The assault was successlully made at midnisihl. by an American force, under General Wayne. Lo:-s, Briiisli, 63 kdkd, and 543 made prisoners. Americans, 98 killed and wounded. 39. BATTLE of PxVULUS HOOK, New Jersey, July 19, 1779. The British post at Paulns Hook, commanded by M.ijor Sur- ihcrland, were surprised by 309 Americans, under Major Lee. Loss, British, 30 killed, and lo9 made prisoners. Americans, 2 killed, and 3 wounded. 40. BATTLE of MINISINK, New York, July 23, 1779, The IMinisink settlements. Orange County, New York, were attacked by 60 Indians and 27 tories, under Brundt. The inhabit tants were all either killed or carried away. 41. BATTLE of NEWTOWN, Ncay York, August 29, 1779. Fonglil between 4600 Americans, under General Sullivan, and a large body of Indians of the Six Nations. Together with royalist under Johnson, Butler and Brandt. The Americans were victo« rious. Few were killed and none made prisouers, 42. ASSAULT ON SAViVNNAilj Georgia, October 9, 1779. Savannah was held by a British Garrison, under General Pro- vost, and aisaulled by 3a00 French, under Count D'Ealaing, and 950 Aniericans, under General Lincoln, The allies were re- pulsed. Loss, E'rerjch, 637 killed and wounded, Americans, 24i killed and wounded. British, unknown, 43. SIEGE of CHARLESTON, South Carolina, May 1% 1780. The city was defended by about 5000 Americans, under General Lincoln. After a siege of a month by a strong Biilish force, under Sir Henry Cltnton, General Lincoln was compelled to cap- ilulale. Loss, Americans, 89 killed, 140 wounded, and 5000 made prisoners. British, 76 killed, and 140 wounded. 44. BATTLE of THE WAXHAWS, South Carolina, May 29, 1780. Colonel Tarlelon, with his legion and a corps of British light infantry, attacked and defeated 400 Americans, under Colonel Bu- ford. Lossy Americans, 113 killed, 203 wounded and raade prison ^ters, British, 12 killed, and 5 wounded. 8 45. BATTLE of SPRINGFIELD, New Jersey, June 23, 1780. Fought between the Briiisli unJer General Knjphausen, and the Americans under General Greene. Tlie Americans were defeated. Loss, Americans, 80 killed and wounded. British, unknown. 46. BATTLE of WILLIAMSON'S PLxVNTATION, South Carolina, July 12, 1780. Colonel Siimpter, with 133 Americans, attacked and defeated a considerable detachment of British. 47. BATTLE of HANGING BOCK, South Carolina, Au- gust 6, 1780. Colonel Sumpter, with GOO Americans, attacked and defeated llie British, consisting of the Prince of the Wales' regiment and a ]art;e body of tories. The regiment was almost entirely destroyed, from 278 it was reduced to 9 men. 48. BATTLE of CAMDEN, South Carolina, August 16, 1789. Fought between 3663 Amerieans, under General Gates, and 2100 British, un;!cr Lord Cornwallis, Baron DeKalb was mortally wounded, and the Americans defeated. Loss, Americans, 1500 killed, wounded, and made prisoners. British 32i killed and wounded. 49. BATTLE of MUSGROVES MILLS, South Carolina, August 18, 1780. 500 British and tories defeated by the Americans, under Col. Williams, and 120 killed and wounded. 50. BATTLE of CATAWBA FORD, South Carolina, Au- gust 18, 1780. The British, under Colonel Tarleton, attacked 650 Amerieans, under Sumpter, killed, captured or dispersed the party, and retook 300 British prisoners. Loss, British, 9 killed and G wounded. 51. BATTLE of KING'S MOUNTAIN, South Caroliua, October 7, 1780. Fought between 16 Americans,undor Colonels Campbell, Shelby and Cleavcland, and a large force of British and tories, under Ma- jor Ferguson. Loss, British, 150 killed, 150 wounded, and 810 made prisoners. Americans, Trilling. 52. TAKING of FORT GEORGE, New York, November 1780. Fort George was defended by the British, and attacked and taken by 80 Americans, under Major Talmage. Loss, British, 8 killed and wounded, and 57 made prisoners. Americans, 1 wounded. 53. BATTLE of BROAD RIVER, South CaroUna, No- vember 12, 1780. * , Foiiglii between the Americans, tiiider General Sampler, and tlie Bfilisli, iiiuler Mnjor Wevmss. Briiisli dcfiateii. 54. BATTLE of BLACK STOCKS, South Carolina, No- vember 20, 1780. Fought between 2'jO Biitish, under Colonel Tarlelon, and the Americans under Sunipter. Briti>h defeated. 55. BATTLE of THE COWPENS, South Carolina, Janu- ary 17, 1781. Fou'hl between 1100 British, under Colonel Tarlelon, and the Americans, undiT General Morgan. The British were defeated. Loss, Biiiit^h, 300 kdled and wounded, and 5-30 made prisoners. Americans, 12 killed, and 60 wounded. 56. BATTLE of McCOWAN'S FOHD, North Carolina, February 1, 1781. Fought between the British, under Lord Cornwallis, and 300 Americans, under Col. Davidson. Tlie Americans were defeated. 57. BATTLE of GUILFORD, N. Carolin >, March 15,1781 Foughl between 4400 Americans, under General Gieene, and 2400 British, under Loal Comwallia. The British were victorious. Loss, Americans, 450 killed and wounded. Biitish, 532 killed, wounded, and missing. 68. BATTLE of CAMDEN, S. Carolina, April 25,1781 Fought between 900 British, under Lord Rawdon, and 1200 Americans, under General Greene. The Americans were defeated, but took 50 Britisii prisoners. 59. BATTLE of PETERSBURGH, Virginia April 25,1781 The British, under Generals Arnold and Phillips, took Peters- burgh, after a severe action with the Americans, under Aaron 60. BATTLE of NINETY-SIX, S.Carolina, May 22,1781. Fought between the Americans, under General Greene, and 500 British under Colonel Croger. Tlie Americans were repulsed. Loss, Americans, loO killed and wounded. British, unknown. 61. TAKING of FORT CORNWALLIS, South Carolina, June 5, 1781. This fort was defended by the nritlsh, and attacked and taken by the Ameiicans, under Geneial Pickens and Colonel Lf e. Loss British, 35 killed, 5S wounded, and 300 njade prisoners. An»ericans, 40 killed and wounded, 62. TAKING of FORT GRISWOLD, Connecticut, Sep- tember 6, 1781. The fort was defended by 160 Americans, under Colonel Led- yard, and assaulted and taken by a British force, under Ctdouel Eyre. Loss, Americjuis, 80 killed, -10 wounded, and 40 made prisoners. Briiuh, 4S killed, and 115 wounded. 10 63. BATTLE of EUTAW SPRINGS, South Carolina, September 8, 1781. Fought between the Brilish, under Colonel Stuart, and 2000 Americans, under General Greene. The British were defeated. Loss, British, 85 killed, 70 wounded, and 538 made prisoners. Americans, 555 killed, wounded and missing. 64. SIEGE of YORKTOWN, Virginia, October 19, 1781. The place was defended by a British army, under Lord Corn- wallis, and besieged about a month by the allied French and Ame- ricans, under General Washington and Count De Rochambeau. On the 19lh of October. Cornwallis surrendered. British force, 5950. Americans, 9000. French, 7000. Loss, British, 552 killed and wounded. Americans and French, 300 killfd and wounded. 65. BATTLE on COMBAHEE FERRY, South Carolina, August 27, 1782. Fought between a party of British and 300 Americans, under General Gist. The British were defeated. 66. BATTLE on JAMES ISLAND, South CaroHna, Au- gust, 1782. The Americans under Captain Wilmot, attacked and defeated a party of British. This was the last bloodshed in the war of Inde- pendence. 2. — War with the North-West Indians. 1790—1795. — The Miamis, Wyandots, Delawares, Pottawola- mies, Shawanese, Chippewas, and Ottawas of the Norlh- Weslern Territory, made war against the United States, under the Miami chief, Michikiniqua. Their object was to drive the whites east of the Ohio. 1. BATTLE OF TUE MIAMI VILLAGE, Ohio. September 30, 1790. Fought between the Americans under (General Ilarmar, and the Indians, under their various chiefs. The Americans were defeated. Loss, Americans, 183 killed, and 31 wounded. Indians, 120 killed, and 300 wigwams burned. 2. BATTLE NEAR THE MIAMI VILLAGE, Oliio. Ndvcml.er 4, 1791. Fought between about 1500 Miami Indians, and the United Slates army, numbering 1400 men, under General St. Clair. The Indians were victorious. Loss, Americans, G31 killed, and 263 wounded. Indians, unknown. 3. BATTLE OF THE MIAMI RAPIDS, Ohio. August 20, 179t. Fought between 200 Indians, and 900 Anierirans under General Wayne, The Indians were totally routed. Loss, Indians, unknown. Americans, 107 killed and vrounded. n 3. —Harrison's Expedition to the North West. 1811. — The Indians of the North- West having confederated, under Tecumseh and his brother the Prophet, against the whiles, General Harrison marched against them. BATTLE OF TRPECANOE, Indiana, November 7, 1811. Fought between the 4lh United States regiment, and a body of Kentucky and Indiana militia, under General Harrison, and the Indians under the Pfophet. The Americans were victorious. Loss/ Indians; 170 killed; and 100 wounded. Americans, 62 killed and 136 wounded. 4. — Last War with Great Britain. Declared June 18, 1812.— Peace ratified, February 17, 1815. The reasons of this War, as declared by President Madison, were the impressment of American seamen by British cruisers, the aggressions upon commerce by the British system of blockade and the encouragement afforded by Great Britain to the hostile Indians, 1. BATTLE OF THE RIVER AUX CANARDS, Michigan, July 15, 1812. Colonel Cass with 280 Americans attacked and defeated a British guard, and obtained possession of a bridge highly important to the American army. 2. BATTLE OF MACUAGA. Michigan, August 9, 1812. Colonel Miller, with 600 Americans met and dt-feated a united British and Indian force, under Tecumseh. Loss, British & Indiana unknown. Americans, 18 killed, and 64 wounded. 3. BATTLE OF FORT CHICAGO, Illinois, August 15, 1812. The garrison of 55 regulars and 12 militia, were attacked by the Indians, and every one of them slain, together with 13 women and 12 children. 4. SURRENDER OF GENERAL HULL, August 15, 1812. The American army, of 2000 men, under General Hull, stationed at Detroit, were surrendered by that recreant officer to 1300 British and a body of Indians, under General Brook. 6. ASSAULT ON FORT HARRISON, Indiana, September 4, 1812. The fort was attacked by several hundred Indians. Captain Zacharia Taylor with only 15 effective men, bravely repelled the assailants. C. BATTLE OF QEEENSTOWN, Canada, October 13: 1812. Fought between 1000 Americans, under General Van Rensselaer and the British and Indians, under General Brook, Avho was killed in this battle. The Americans were defeated. Loss, Americana, 60 killed and a 100 wounded, and 764 made prisoners. Britiah, unknown. 12 BATTLE OF THE MISSISSIXEWA, lu.liana, Dcocml.or IS, 1S12. The American ramp, containing 600 men, unncl Campbell, was atiarkeil by over 300 Iiulians, who were repulse.l Loss, Americans, 8 killed and 30 wounded. Indians, 40 killed. 7. BATTLE OF TIFE RIVKIl RALSIN, Michi-an, Jummry 18, 1S13. FtMight between 800 Americans, under General Lewis, and a body of British and Indians. The Americans were defeated. Loss, Americans, 12 killed, and 55 wounded. British unknown. 8. BATTLE OF FEENCIITOWX, Michigtin, January 22, 1SL3. Fought between 1000 Americans, under General Winchester, and 2000 British and Indians', under General Proctor, and the chiefs Uoundhead and Split- log. After a desperate battle of six hours the Americans were overcome. Loss, Arnericans, 200 Killed, 522 wounded and made prisoners. British, 24 Killed and 15S wounded Indian loss unnnown. BATTLE OF UGDENSBURfilT, New Turk, Fel.ruary 22, 1813. Ogdensburgh was attacked by the British and indians, under Frazer and McDonnell, and the Americans, under Captain Korsythe were compelled to evacuate it. Loss, Americans, 27 Killed. British, 64 Killed and wounded. 9. BATTLE OF YORK, Ui'pcr Canada. April 27, 1PL3. The Americans numbering 1700, under General PiKe, tooK YorK the capital of Upper Canada The British, consi- ting of 800 men, tinder General Slieafle, blew up the worKs, by which General PiKe was mortaliy wounded, and 100 Americans killed and wounded, together with 40 of the enemy. Loss, British, 90 Killed, and 200 wounded, and 750 made prisoners. Americans, 52 Killed and 264 wounded. 10. BATTLE AT FORT MKKIS, Ohi.., iM.ij -V. 1S13. Fought between the Americans, under Gener 1 Harrison, and the British and Indians, under General Proctor and Tecumseh. The Americans were victorious, but not without tremendous loss in a «ortie wtiich they made. Loss, British, 103 killed and wounded. Americans, 219 killed, 124 wounded, and 495 made prisoners. 11. BATTLE OF FORT (!EOR(iE, Canada, May 27, 1813. The fort was defended by the British, under Colonel Vincent, and taken by the Americans, under General Boyd and Col. Miller. Loss, British, 300 killed, wounded and taken. Americans, 39 killed and 111 wounded. 12. BATTLE OF SACKETT'S HARBOR, New York, May 29, 131.3. Fonglit between the Americans, under General Brown, and 1000 British, under Sir J. L. Yeo and General Provost. The latter were rfpulsed. Loss, Briiij>h, 260 killed, wounded and taken. Americans 156 killed and wounded. 13 13. BATTLE 01* STONY CUlJEK, Cilnada, June 6, 1S13. The Americans, commanded by General Chandler^ were attacked by the British, nnder Colonel Vincent, in the night. The Ameri- cms were victorious, but their General was taken prisoner by the British. Loss, British, 250 killed^ wounded and taken. Americans 30 killed, 180 wounded and taken. 14. BATTLE OF CllAXEY ISLAND, Virtrinia, .Tunc 22) 1ST.'?; 2500 British, under Sir Sidney Beckwitli and Admiral Warren, were defeated by 48'J Yirginiwmilitia and 150 sailors, under Col. Beatty and other officers. British loss said to be 1200 killed, woundedi, deserted or drowned. 15. BATTLE OF THE BEAVER DAMS, -Canada, June 24, 1SL3. 570 Americans, under Colonel Bovcrstler, were attacked and taken prisoners by a large force of British. ATTACK ON BLACK ROCK, New York, July 11, 181.3. 250 British regulars crossed the Niagira River and attacked and plundere I Black Rock, out of a force of 230 Americans and 30 Indians soon assembled and compelled them to retreat. The loss on each side was trifling. 16. ASSAULT ON FORT STEPHENiiON, Ohio, August 1, UU. The fort was defended by 160 Americans, under Major Croghan. and attacked by 400 British and 400 Indians, under Genefal Proc- tor. The assailants were repulsed. Loss, British and Indians, 150 killed, wounded or taken. Americans, 1 killed and 7 wounded, 17. BATTLE OF THE THAMES. Indiana, Octolicr 5, 1813. The combined British and Indians, under General Proctor, were defeated by the Americans, under General Harrison. The celebra- ted chief Tecumseh was killed in this battle, by Colonel Johnson. Loss, British and Indians, 119 killed, 70 wounded, and 600 taken. Americans, 55 killed, wounded and missing. 18 BATTLE OF WILLIAMSBURUH, Uvi)er Canada, November II, 1S13. Fought between 1700 Americans, under General Boyd, and 2170 British, under Colonel M rri.-on. The Americans were repulsed. Loss. Americans. 102 killed, and 237 wounded. British, 22 killed 147 wounded and 12 missing. 19. TAKING OF FORT NIAGARA, New York, Decefhber 19, 1813. The American garrison, consisting of 300 men, nnder Captain Leonard, were surprised and taken by 400 Briii-h, under Colonel Murray. Only 20 Americans escaped. 20 BATTLE of LONGWOOD, Michigan, March 4, 1S14. Fought be- ween 160 Americans, under Capt. Holmes, and a consideiable force of British and Indians. The latter were defeated. Loss: British: 65 killed and wounded. Indians, unknown. Americans; 7 killed and wounded. 21 BATTLE of LA COLLE MILL, Canada, March 30, 1814 The Americans under Gen. Wilkinson, attacked 2000 British, u Under Major Hancock, but were repulsed. Lops; Anierican , 13 killed, 123 wounded. British; 13 killed, and 45 wounded. 22 BATTLE of OSWEGO, New York., May the 6, 18 14. The place was attacked by 1900 British, under Gi n. Drummond, and defended by 300 Americans, under Col. Mitchell. The latter compelled to retreat. Loss; Ameiican ; 70 killed and wounded. British ; 94 killed and weunded. 23. SURPRISE of FORT ERIE, Canada, July 3, 1814. The British garrison, consisting of 170 men, under Capt. Buck,- were surprised by the Americans, under Gen. Brown, and all nude prisoners. L'i. BATTLE of CHIPPEWA, New York., July 6, 1814. Tlie American troops, nnder Gen. ^Brown, defeated the British, under Gen. Riall, and compelled them to retire within their work?. Loss : British, 198 killed, 100 wounded, and 137 made prisoners. American? 60 killed 257 wounded, and 20 missing. 25. BATTLE of LUNDY'S LANE, (Canada, July 25, 1814 Fought and won by the Americans, under Gens. Scoot, Brown and Ripley, against the British under Gens. Riall and Drummond* Loss : British ; 878 killed and wounded. American : 860 killed and wounded. 26. BOMBARDMENT of STONINGTON, Conn., August 6 and 11, 1814. A British fleet, under Commodore Hardy, bombarded Slonington for three days, but the militia resisted the attack with great spirit and and he was compelled to withdraw. 27. ASSAULT on FORT ERIE, Canada, August 15, 1814. The fort was defended by the Americans, nnder Gen, Gaines, and unsuccessfully assaulted by the British, under Cols. Drummo- nd, Fischer and Scott. Loss: Jjritirh ; 57 killed, 316 wounded, and 539 mi'ssing. American ; 63 killed and wounded. 28. BAT. near PLATTSBURG, New York., Sept. 9, 1814. Fought between the Americans, under Major Wool, and the British, under Gen. "Brisbane. From tlie superior force of the en- emy, the Americans had to retreat. Loss : American ; 45 killed and wounded. British; 200 killed and wounded. 29. BAT. of BLADENSBURGH, Maryland., Aug. 24. 1814. The Americons, under Gen. Winder, were defeated by the Brii- under Gen* Ross. The latter advanced upon Washington, where they burnt the public buildings, and many private dwellings. 30. BATTLE of BELLAIR, Maryland., August 27, 1814. Sir Peter Parker, wtth 250 British marines, attacked 200 Amer- ican militia under Col. Reed, but was defeated. Loss : British ; 41 killed and wounded. Americans; few wounded. 31. BATTLE of PLATTSBURG, New York, Sept. II, 1814. 1-5 The Briiisli. under Gen. Prevost, were defeated by the Amer icans, under Gen. Macomb. 32. BATTLE of NORTH POINT, Maryland., Sept. 12, 1814. Fought between 500 British, under Gen. Ross, and 2300 Amer- icans, under Gen. Stryker. The Americans were compelled to retreat behind their entrenchments. Gen. Ross was killed. Loss; American ; 173 killed and wounded. British; 290 killed, woundeii and missing. 33. BOMBARDMENT of FORT McHENRY, Maryland., Septembrr 13, 18 1 4. The British fleet, under Admiral Cochrane, bombarded the fort incessantly for 25 hours, but were finally compelled to withdraw. 34. SORTIE From FORT ERIE, Canada, September 17, 1814. The Americans sallied fiom the fort, totally defeated the British, and compelled iJjem to raise the siege and retire. Loss : British ; 578 killed, wounded, and made prisoners. American; 82 killed, 216 wounded, and 215 missing. 35. BATTLE of LYON'S CREEK, Canada, October 20, 1814 12000 British, under the Marquis Tweedale, were compelled to retreat by 1000 Americans under Col. Bissell. 33. BATTLE of NEW ORLEANS, Louisianna., January 8, 1815. Fought between 6000 Americans, under Gen. Jackson, and 14000 British, under Gen. Packenham. The Americans were signally victorious. Loss, British, 2600 killed, wounded and mis- sing. Americans, 7 killed, and 6 wounded. 5.--WAR WITH THE CREEKS. 1812. 1814. The Creek Indians had adopted many of the arts of civilization when the artfull Tecumseh came among them, and urged them to shake ofT the restraints of civlized life. 1. MASSACRE at Fort MIMS, Creek Nation, Aug. 1812. The fort was garrisonad by Amer/cans under Major Beaseley, and attacked by the savage Creeks. Only ^7 out of the 300 men women and children in the foil escaped to tell the tale. 2. BATTLE of TALLADEGA, Creek Nation, Nov.7, 1812 Gen. Jackson, with 2000 Tennessee volunteers, met and defea- ted the Creeks, at Talladega Loss, Creeks, 290 killed, wounded, unknown. American, 15 killed, and 85 wounded. 3. BATTLE of HILLABEETOWN, Creek Nation, No- vember 11, 1812. The Tenneseans, under Gen. Jackson, met and defeated the Creeks, killing 60 of them. 4. BATTLE of AUTOSSEE, Creek Nation, Nov. 29, 1812. Gen. Floyd, with 930 Georgia militia, and 400 friendly Indians encountered the Creeks upan their Sacred Ground, and d 16 them. Loss, Creeks, 200 killed, and 400 houses burnl. Amer- ican, 50 killed ami wounded. 5. BATTLE of ECCANACIIACA, Creek Nation, Decem- ber 23, 1812, Gen. Clairborne, with a body of Mississippi volunteers, gained a victory over ihe Creeks, under their prophet Weatherford, 6. BATTLE of TALLUSIIATCIIES TOWN, Creek Nation, November 2, 1813. Fought beuveen the Creeks and 900 Americans, under Gen. Coffe. The Creeks were defeated, and their wi};wams destroyed. Loss. Creeks, 200 killed, wounded unknown. American, 5 killed and 41 wounded. 7. BAT. of TOIIOPEKA, Creek Nation, March 27, 1814. Fought between 500 Creek wariiors, and liie Americans and friendly Indians, under Gen. Jackson. The latter wers victoaious. Loss, Creeks, 550kided, woundee unknown. American, 54 kil- led, and 156 wounded* 8. BATTLE of CAMP DEFIANCE, Creek Nation, Janu- ary 27, 1814. Fought between the Cieek Indians and the Americans under Gen Floyd. The Indians were defeated wiili great loss. 6.--BLACK HAWKS WAE. 1832. The AVinnebagoes' Sacs and Foxes, becoming dissatisfied with the lands to which ihe U. S. Goverment had removed ihern, recrossed the Mississippi, in April, 1832, under tlieir chief, Black Hawk, and entering upon the lands which they had sold to the United Slates, broke up the while settlenients, killing whole families, and burning iheir dwellings. Gin. Scoit was ordered lo inarch ngainst them i but before he could reach the scene of action, ihe Indiana were routed by the forces under Gen. Atkinson, afier several skiiiuishes. The most important engagement was ihe BATTLE of the IOWA, August 2, 1832. Fought between 1300 Americans, under Gen. Atkinson, and the Indians under Black Hawk. The latter were defealed. Los?, Indian, 150 killed, and 39 made prisoners. American, 250 killed and wounded. 7.-™THE FLOEIDA WAR. 1842. This was caused by the refusal of the Seminoles to remove from Florida lo lands provided fur iheuj west of ihe Missis- sippi. 17 1. BATTLE of TAMPA BAY, Florida, Dec. 28, 1805. A company of 177 U. S. troops, under Major Dade, were at- tacked by a large party of the Indians, and all but three slain, 2. BAT. of WITHLACOOCHIE, Florida, Dec. 31, 1835. About 250 U. S. regulars an volunteers, under Gen. Clinch, engaged 300 Seminoles, under Osceola, and repulsed them. Loss, Seminoles, 40 killed, wounded unknown. American, 4 killed, and 56 wounded. 3. BATTLE near the WITHLACOOCHIE' Florida, Feb- ruary 29, 1837, Fought between 1100 Americans, under Gen. Gaines, and 1500 Seminoles, under Osceola. The latter were repulsed. Loss, In- dian, supposed, 300 killed and wounded. American, 4 killed, 38 wounded. 4. BATTLE near FORT BROOK, Florida, April 27, 1836. Fought between the U, S. volunteers and the Indians, the lat- were defeated. Loss, Indian, 200 killed, wounded unknown, American, 2 killed, and 24 wounded, 5. BATTLE of MICANOPY, Florida, June 9, 1836. Fought and won by 75 Americans, under Major Heileman, against over 200 Indians. 6. BATTLE of WE-LI-KA-POND, Florida, July 18, 1836, Fought and won by 62 American regulars, under Capt. Ashby, against a superior force of Indians, American Loss — 2 killed, 9 wounded. 7. BATTLE of FORT DRANE, Florida, August 21, 1837. Fought between 110 Americans under Major Pierce, and 300 Seminoles.-under Osceola. The latter were defeated. Loss, In- dian, unknown. American, 1 killed, aud 16 woundep. 8. BAT. of LAKE MONROE. Florida, February 8, 1837. Fought between a party of Seminoles, and a detaehment of Am- ericans, under Col, Fanning. The Indians were lepulsed. Ameri- cans, 1 killed, and 15 wounded. 9. BAT. of LOCHE-HACHEE, Florida, January 24, 1838. Fought between U. S. troops under Gen. Jessup and the Ini- dims. The former were victorious. Loss, Indians unknown. Americans, 7 killed, and 32 wounded. 10. BAT. of NEW NANSVILLE, Florida, June 28, 1838. A strong force of Indians were repalsed by 112 Americans, un- der Major Beall. American Loss, 1 killed, and 5 wounded. 11. BAT. of OKEE-CHOBEE, Florida, December 25,1838 Fought and won by 1000 Americans, under Col. Taylor, against a large force of Seminoles. Loss, Indians, unknown. Am» erjcans, 26 killed, and lU wounded. 18 1-2. BAT. of COLEOSIIATCIIIE, Florida, July 23, 1830. A party of 28 Americans, armed wiili Coil's Rifles, were attack- ed by the Indians, and 13 of iliem killed. 13. BAT. of FORT ANDREWS, Florida, Nov. 27, 1830. 40 Indians were repulsed by 17 Americans. American loss, 2 Jiilled, and 5 wourided. 14. BAT. of WACAIIOOTAII, Floridu, Sept'ber 8, 1840. 30 American?, under Lieut, Hanson, were dete^ited by 100 In- dians, in atiibuscadc. American loss, 1 killed, and 4 wounded, lo. BAT. of HAWK IlIVER, Florida, January 25, 1842. The Indians, under Flalleck Tustcnugge, were defeated by 80 inen of the 2nd, U. S. infantry, under Major Plymplon. Americati loss, 1 killed, and 2 wounded. 8.— THE WAR WITH MEXICO. Figst Blood Shed April lOih. 1846. The causes of this war, were the neglect of the Mexican Govermenl to pay the stipulated indemnities due to Amelican citizens, and the annexation of Texas. 1. BATTLE of PALO ALTO. Coalmila. .May S, IS 1(5. Fought and won dy 2288 American regulars, under Gen. Tay- lor, against 6000 Mexicans, under Gen. Arisia. Lo^s, Mexicans 400 killed and wounded. American, 9 killed, 44 wounded, and 3 missing. 2. BATTLE of RESACA DE LA PALMA, Cuubuihi. May 0. 1816. Fought between 6500 Mexicans, under Gen Arista, and 1700 U. S. regulars, under Gen. Taylor, 'i'he Mexicans were totally runted. Loss, Mexicans, 6.0.9 killed and wounded. American, 39 killed, and 82 wounded. ;!. STUPtMlXG of MONTEREY, New Leon, Sc'iJ.teijuber 21 23, 181(V The to\vn and works were armed with 41 pieces of canon, and manned wiih a Mexican force of VOOO troops of the line and from 2000 to 300J regulars, under Gen, Ampudia. Gen. Taylor st- tacked the place, and look it, with an Ameri au force of 6045 men. Loss, Mexicans, 700 killed and wounded. Amcriccins, 120 kdled, and 368 wouiuled. 4. LATTLE of SAN PASQFAL, Upper Califoruia, DcccuiLor 6. IS in. Fought between 100 U. S. L)ragoo,ns, under Gen. Iveainey, and 160 Mexican lancers, under Col. Anedrca Pico. Mexicans routed wiiii he^vy losses. Amirican loss, 19 killed and 6 wounded. .0. BATTLE o( L0S-ANUEL08. Califoinia, .raimary S, IS-I", Fought between 900 .American-!, nuiler Geu. Kearney, and about the same number of Mexic^iis,^ The l?),tter were deflated.. Loss, American, 20 killed and wounded. Mexican, 80 do. do. (!. I5ATTLE of LA CANADA, New Mexico. .lamiai y 24, ISir. Fought between 290 Americans, undt;r Col. Price, ami nearly 2000 Mexicans. The Mexicans were deflated. Loss, Ameiicao, 3 killtd, aiid 6 woiinded. Mexican, 36 killed. 19 7. BATTLE of EL-EMBURO. New Mexico, January 29, 1S17. Fouf^lil between ISO Aineru aus under Capj. Ijnrgwin and St. Vrain, and a small force of Mexican?. Loss, American. 1 killed, 1 wounded. Mexican, 20 killed, 00 wounded. 8. BATTLE of TAOS, New Mexico, February 4. IS-IT. About 300 Americans under C«il. Piice, assaulted and ()efealed a considerable body ')f Mexiians and Indians, who were fortified in the houses and churches of El Pueblo de Taos. Loss, Americans, 15 killed, 38 wounded. Mt.xican, 150 killed a-id wounded. 9. BATTLE of BUENA YLSTA, Coahuila, Eel.ruary 22 23, 1817 Foughlbeiween 4,759 Americans unperGcn. 1'avlor,and i8,000 Mexicans, under Santa Anna. The Mexicans were repulsed. Loss, American, 267 killed, 456 wounded Mexican, unknown. 10. BATTLE of SACRAMENTO, Chiliuahua, February 2S, 1S47. Fought between 924 Missouri Volunleers, under Col. Doniplia.i, and 3,700 Mexicans. The Americans were viclorions. Loss, American, 1 killed, 11 vvQiiuded, Mexican, 300 killed, 500 wouti- ded. 11. BOMBARDMENT of VERA CRUZ, Vera Cruz, March 10, 20, 21, 1S47. Invested on land by Gen. Scot|, with 11000 Americans, and < n water by Commodore Perry, in command of the United States squadron. Cupilulaies after a bombardment of 3 1-2 days. Loss, Americans, 15 killed and 57 wquuded. Mexicans, 500 killed and wounded. 12. I!.ATT:(.E of CERRO GORDO, Puebla, April 17, 1847. Fought between 8000 Americans, under General Scott, and 15000 Mexicans, under General Santa Anna. Mexicans routed with terrible loss, 6000 taken piisoners. Ainericaa loss, about 43 killed and 250 woiind^d, Chronological History of the War with Mexico. MARCH, 1845 — Congress passes a joint resolution for the annexation of Texas. Almonte, the Mexican Mi'^W'^cr at Washingtt'n, dem3,nJs his passports, an ai - nouuccd that this act will be considered as ,i Nam Its. Wheke ask wnEX bokx. « i^ -'l~ Died. 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