Lexington and Bunker's Hill; followed Arnold through the Kennebec wilderness to Quebec fought under the walls of that city; distinguished himself by his defence of Fort Mercer on the Delaware, and by his kind treatment of his vanquished and wounded antagonist, Colonel Donop. How different the treatment experienced by him at the hands of his tory country

men!"

THURSDAY, MAY 17.

At New Windsor: "The Count de Rochambeau having received despatches from the court of France by his son, the Viscount de Rochambeau, on the 6th instant, has requested an interview with me. I have appointed the place of meeting at Weathersfield, on Monday next, for which purpose I shall set out hence to-morrow. I am in hopes, that we shall be able, from the intelligence received, to settle a definitive plan of the campaign."- Washington to the President of Congress.

At the Hartford conference (September 21, 1780) it had been decided to send a trusty messenger to the French court to hasten the despatch of reinforcements, and the Viscount de Rochambeau, who was serving on the staff of his father, was selected for the mission. The viscount reached Boston on his return, May 6, bringing news of the sailing from Brest, on March 22, of the Count de Grasse with a strong squadron escorting a convoy of transports, laden with supplies. All the restrictions imposed upon the Count de Rochambeau by De Sartine, the former Minister of Marine, had also been removed, the new ministry giving him full power to act as he thought best.

FRIDAY, MAY 18.

Leaves New Windsor: "May 18th.-Set out this day for the Interview at Weathersfield with the Count de Rochambeau & Admiral Barras.-reached Morgans Tavern 43 miles from Fishkill Landing after dining at Colo. Vandebergs." -Washington's Journal.

SATURDAY, MAY 19.

At Wethersfield, Connecticut: " May 19th.-Breakfasted at Litchfield—dined at Farmington-& lodged at Wethersfield at the House of Joseph Webb Esqr. (the Quarters wch were taken for me and my suit)."— Washington's Journal.

"Hartford, May 29, 1781.—On Saturday the 19th inst. his excellency General Washington, accompanied by Gen. Knox, Gen. Du Portail, and their respective suites, arrived at Wethersfield; being escorted into town by a number of gentlemen from Hartford and Wethersfield. As he dismounted at his quarters he was saluted by the discharge of thirteen cannon, by the corps of artillery, under the command of Cap. Frederick Bull. On Monday the 21st inst. his excellency the Count de Rochambeau, commanding the army of his most Christian Majesty at Newport, Gen. Chatteleu, and their suites, arived at Wethersfield. They were met at Hartford, by his excellency General Washington, the officers of the army, and a number of gentlemen, who accompanied them to Wethersfield, where they were saluted with the discharge of cannon. Every mark of attention and politeness were shewn their excellencies, and the other gentlemen of the allied armies while attending the convention."-Connecticut Historical Collections, p. 55.

SUNDAY, MAY 20.

At Wethersfield: " May 20th.-Had a good deal of private conversation with Gov' Trumbull who gave it to me as his opinion that if any important offensive operation should be undertaken he had little doubt of our obtaining Men & Provision adequate to our wants."— Washington's Journal.

"Lord's Day, May twentieth.-Went with Capt. Fred. Bull in a carriage to Wethersfeld—attended divine service with General Washington per tot diem. Mr. Marsh preached. Mat. 7: 8-blessed are the poor of spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven."-Diary of Jonathan Trumbull.

MONDAY, MAY 21.

At Wethersfield: "May 21st.-The Count de Rochambeau with the Chevr de Chastellux arrived about noon-the appearance of the British fleet (under Adml Arbuthnot) off Block Island prevented the attendance of the Count de Barras."- Washington's Journal.

TUESDAY, MAY 22.

At Wethersfield: "May 22d.-Fixed with Count de Rochambeau upon a plan of Campaign-in substance as follows-That the French Land force (except 200 men) should march so soon as the Squadron could sail for Boston-to the North River-& there, in conjunction with the American, to commence an operation against New York.

or

to extend our views to the Southward as circumstances and a naval superiority might render more necessary and eligable."- Washington's Journal.

"Tuesday, twenty-second. Fair-dined with General Washington, Rochambeau &c. at Stillman's."-Diary of Jonathan Trumbull.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23.

At Wethersfield: " May 23d.-Count de Rochambeau set out on his return to Newport, while I prepared and forwarded dispatches to the Governors of the four New England states calling upon them in earnest & pointed terms, to compleat their Continental Battalions for the Campaign.”Washington's Journal.

"Wednesday, twenty-third. Fair-dined at Colyer's with the Generals -supra public expense. Guards-Artillery."-Diary of Jonathan Trumbull.

THURSDAY, MAY 24.

Leaves Wethersfield: " May 24th.-Set out on my return. to New Windsor-dined at Farmington and lodged at Litchfield."- Washington's Journal.

FRIDAY, MAY 25.

At New Windsor: "May 25th.-Breakfasted at Squire Cogswells-dined at Colo. Vandeburgs & reached head Quarters about sunset. "- Washington's Journal.

"To the Expence of a Journey to Weathersfield for the purpose of an Interview with the French Gen1. & Adm. . . 8876 DollTM. . . To Specie expended in this Trip. . . £35.18.0.”— Washington's Accounts.

SATURDAY, MAY 26.

At New Windsor: "May 26th.-Received a Letter from the Honble Jno. Laurens minister from the United States of America at the Court of Versailles-informing me that the sum of 6,000,000 of Livres was granted as a donation to this country-to be applied in part to the purchase of

arms-cloaths-&c. for the American Troops and the ballance to my orders."- Washington's Journal.

The provision of this donation, that the balance, after paying for the military articles purchased in Europe should be subject to the order of the Commander-in-Chief, aroused the jealousy of Congress, the members of which were not satisfied that the head of the army should possess such an agent, in addition to his military power. But fortunately M. de la Luzerne discovered in Count de Vergennes's letter to him, that General Washington, "or some other person," was indicated. The knowledge of this fact quieted the anxieties of Congress and relieved Washington from a task which he had no desire to perform and which would have excited the jealousy of his enemies. Prior to this date, France had donated to the United States the sum of three millions of livres, making, with the six millions mentioned above, nine millions in all, or about one million eight hundred thousand dollars.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15.

At New Windsor: Issues an order, congratulating the army on the successes of the American arms under General Greene in South Carolina, reciting the forced evacuation of Camden by Lord Rawdon, the surrender of Orangeburgh to General Sumter, of Fort Mott to General Marion, and Fort Granby to Lieutenant-Colonel Lee; and declaring these brilliant successes to be presage that, with proper exertions, the enemy would soon be expelled from every part of the continent.

MONDAY, JUNE 18.

At New Windsor: "June 18th.-Brigaded the Troops, and made an arrangement of the army, which is to march for the new Camp in three divisions-the 1st on Thursday the 21st.-the 2d on the 23d.-and the 3d on the 24th. inst." - Washington's Journal.

"June 23d.—The army is now concentrated to a point in this place [near Peekskill], and encamped in two lines, and in the same regular order that the troops usually form in a line of battle, occupying a very large extent of ground and covering fields of corn, grain and meadows. Our brigade is stationed on the left of the second line. The campaign is now about to be opened, and we expect in a few days that the French Army will form a junction with us to co-operate with our troops."-Thacher's Military Journal.

MONDAY, JUNE 25.

At Peekskill: "June 25th.-Joined the army at its Encampment at Peekskill-Mrs. Washington set out at the same time towards Virginia. .. Had an interview with Govr. Clinton, Lieut. Govr Courtlandt & Generals Schuyler & Tenbrook."-Washington's Journal.

"The Van Cortlandt House, two miles east of Peekskill, erected in 1773, in the midst of one of the fine estates of that family, was occupied by Washington, for a brief space, as head-quarters."-Lossing's Field-Book, i.

738.

TUESDAY, JUNE 26.

At Peekskill: Orderly Book. "The Commander-inChief has the pleasure of announcing to the army the approach of the troops of his most Christian Majesty under the command of his Excellency Lieutenant-General Count de Rochambeau."

THURSDAY, JUNE 28.

At Peekskill: "I am extremely obliged to you for the assistance you have already afforded us in the article of flour. Without that aid, we should have been already distressed; and I must confess to you, that I see no prospect of being supplied, but through your means, as, by the last letters from the President and Council of Pennsylvania, I could expect little or nothing from that quarter."— Washington to Robert Morris.

"Not being prepared in my official character with funds or means of accomplishing the supplies you need, I have written to General Schuyler and to Mr. Thomas Lowrey in New Jersey, requesting their immediate exertions to procure upon their own credit one thousand barrels of flour each, and send the same forward in parcels as fast as procured to camp, deliverable to your Excellency's order; and I have pledged myself to pay them in hard money for the costs and charges, within a month, six weeks, or two months. I shall make it a point to procure the money, being determined never to make an engagement that cannot be fulfilled; for if by any means I should fail in this respect, I will quit my office as useless from that moment."-Robert Morris to Washington, May 29.