| Author |
Hardenbergh, John Leonard, 1748-1806 |
| Contributor |
Beatty, Erkuries, 1759-1823 |
| Contributor |
Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829 |
| Contributor |
Grant, Thomas, active 1779 |
| Contributor |
Hawley, Charles, 1819-1885 |
| Editor |
Clark, John S., 1823-1912 |
| LoC No. |
01014066
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| Title |
The Journal of Lieut. John L. Hardenbergh of the Second New York Continental Regiment from May 1 to October 3, 1779, in General Sullivan's Campaign Against the Western Indians
With an Introduction, Copious Historical Notes, and Maps of the Battle-field of Newtown and Groveland Ambuscade
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jeannie Howse and Friend and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
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| Summary |
"The Journal of Lieut. John L. Hardenbergh of the Second New York Continental Regiment" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The journal chronicles the experiences of Lieutenant John L. Hardenbergh during General Sullivan's campaign against the Western Indians from May to October of 1779. It offers an insightful glimpse into the military operations and challenges faced by American forces during the Revolutionary War. The opening of the journal sets the stage for the campaign, detailing the initial preparations and movements of Hardenbergh’s regiment as they draw out of their winter quarters and embark on the march for Wyoming. The entries chronicle daily military life, including logistics of movement, the challenges of inclement weather, interactions with local inhabitants, and the constant threat of Indian attacks. The author documents the group's efforts to build roads, encounter with deserters, and their endurance in navigating various terrains, setting a vivid backdrop for the experiences and hardships faced by soldiers during this pivotal moment in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783)
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| LoC Class |
F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives
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| Subject |
Sullivan's Indian Campaign, 1779
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32733 |
| Release Date |
Jun 7, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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