From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. An officer in Lincoln’s army gives the following account of this battle:—”General Lincoln having received such intelligence of the intention, strength, and position of the enemy, as rendered it advisable to attack them at Stono ferry, did so with…
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Wayne takes Stony Point
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 16.—This morning, General Wayne, with the light infantry, consisting of about twelve hundred men, drawn from the whole of the American army on each side of the North River, surprised the British garrison, consisting of five hundred men,…
The Storming of Stony Point
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Nothing can exceed the spirit and intrepidity of our brave countrymen in storming and carrying the British fortress at Stony Point. It demonstrates that the Americans have soldiers equal to any in the world; and that they can attack…
Catholic Celebration at Philadelphia
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 5.—Yesterday being the anniversary of the day which gave freedom to the vast republic of America, the Congress, the President, and the Council of the State, with the other civil and military officers, and a number of principal…
British Account of Stony Point
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. We are informed that a large detachment of the rebel army, commanded by Mr. Wayne, last Friday morning, about one o’clock, attacked the fort at Stony Point, on the Hudson River, garrisoned by the 17th regiment, two companies of…