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Memoirs of a life chiefly passed in Pennsylvania within the last sixty years

Alexander Graydon (Author), John Galt (Editor), John Wyeth (Printer), George Ramsay and Company
Print Book, English, 2006
Metalmark Books, University Park, Pa., 2006
History
iv, 431 pages ; 22 cm
9780271027609, 0271027606
294908595
INTRODUCTION,1
CHAPTER I.4
The Author's Account of his Family, and early Education
American Teachers
School Anecdotes
Author's Character
Academy at Philadelphia
Master and Ushers
Mr Beveridge and his Latin Poems
CHAPTER II.34
Retrospective Events in the Author's History
Philadelphia Foot-races
The Paxton Boys threaten the City
Anecdotes of two British Officers
Author's early Amusements
Sailing
Swimming
Skating
Correction of Abbe Raynal
British Coffeehouse
Anecdotes of its Visitors
CHAPTER III.73
The Author mixes in new Society
Is destined for the Law
Philadelphian Theatricals
Anecdote
Debating Society
Causes of Youthful Follies
Junius's Letters
CHAPTER IV.99
The Author removes to Yorktown
Boarding-House, and Character of the Inmates
General Society
Returns to Philadelphia, and pursues his Legal Studies
Fencing
Anecdote of a Madman
Causes of the War with Britain
State of Parties
Preparation for War
CHAPTER V.125
Assembly of Congress
Continental Battalions
Recruiting
The Author charged with a Commission to General Schuyler
Narrative of his Journey
CHAPTER VI.144
The Author reluctantly leaves Philadelphia
Character of the Army at New York
Erection of Fort Washington and Fort Lee
Connecticut Light House
Arrival of the British Troops at Long Island
Action of 27th of August and subsequent Skirmishes
Retreat of Americans from Long Island
CHAPTER VII.170
Americans abandon New York, and take Post at Fort Washington
Character of American Officers
Promotions
The Post at Fort Washington threatened
Summoned by General Howe
The Americans attacked and retire
Account of the Engagement
CHAPTER VIII.204
The Author taken Prisoner
Conduct of British Officers and Soldiers
The Prisoners
Character of General Howe
Prisoners removed to New York
CHAPTER IX.234
Pardon offered to the Americans upon return to their Allegiance
Letter of General Washington
Sufferings of Prisoners
General Lee taken
British Provost Marshal
Character of Colonel Allen
A partial Exchange of Prisoners
American Officers removed to Long Island
CHAPTER X.257
Situation of the Officers at Long Island
Society and Manners
Hardships of Captivity
The Author's Mother unexpectedly arrives at New York
Narrative of her Excursion
Procures the Author's Liberty on Parole
CHAPTER XI.287
The Author leaves Long Island for New York and Elizabethtown
Arrives at Philadelphia
Meets the Object of an Early Attachment
Public Feelings
CHAPTER XII.306
Philadelphia Threatened
General Washington marches to meet the Enemy
Battle at Brandywine
British take Possession of Philadelphia
Subsequent Operations
Character of the Republican Chiefs
Society at Reading
Temper of the Times
The Author Married
CHAPTER XIII.329
American Affectation in Titles
Prisoners at Long Island
Supernumerary Officers
Character of General Lee
Military Anecdotes
The Author enrolled in the Militia
Quaker Principles
Character of Dr Franklin
Mrs Macaulay
Milton's Sentiments of Democracy
Party Spirit
The Author appointed Prothonotary of the County of Dauphin
CHAPTER XIV.357
Constitution of the United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Executive Power
Public Characters and State of Parties
Washington
Jefferson
French Revolution
CHAPTER XV.383
Yellow Fever
Political Differences
Insurrection suppressed by the prudent Measures of the President
Treaty with Great Britain
Travels of the Duke de la Rochefoucault Liancourt
French Settlement at the Asylum
Opposition to the Measures of the President
Washington retires from Office
CHAPTER XVI.403
Mr Adams President
Opposition to his Administration
French Partisans
Imposition of Taxes
Insurrection
Federalists lose their Ground
Death of General Washington, and Election of Mr Jefferson
Character of that Gentleman
Reflections
Death of the Author's Mother
Conclusion
Reprint of the 1822 Edinburgh ed. printed by George Ramsay & Co. that is a reprint of the 1811 Harrisburgh (Pa.) ed. printed by John Wyeth
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