The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 2 (of 2): or, Illustrations, by Pen And Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for IndependenceLossing, Benson John
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The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 2 (of 2): or, Illustrations, by Pen And Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence
Lossing, Benson John
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
* Explanation of tiie Plan.--a a, position occupied by the British
army the night before the battle. 6, British detachment moving toward
Monmouth, c c, British batteries, d d, Colonel Oswald's American
batteries, e, American troops formed near the court-house, f, first
position taken by General Lee in his retreat, g, attack of a party of
the British in the woods, h h, positions taken by General Lee. i, a
British detachment. k, last position of the retreating troops on the
west side of the marsh, m, army formed by General Washington after he
met Lee retreating, n, British detachment, o, American battery, p, plaee
of the principal action near the parsonage, r, first position of the
British after the action, s, second position, f, place where the British
passed the night after the battle. 1, the spot where Washington met Lee
retreating. 2, a hedgerow. 3, the Freehold meeting-house, yet standing.
A, Maxwell's brigade; B, Wayne's; C, Varnum's; D, Scott's. E and F,
Jackson's and Grayson's regiments. G, Carr's house. H, I, and J,
the brigades of Maxwell and Scott, with the regiments of Grayson and
Jackson, marching to the attack. K and L, Greene and Varnum. M, Lord
Stirling. N, La Fayette; and 0, Greene, with Washington. Lee's march
toward Monmouth court-house, the present village of Freehold, was north
of the old road to Englishtown. The present road from Freehold to the
meeting-house varies from the old one in some places, and is very nearly
on a line with Lee's retreat.
[[[The British attacked by Wayne.--Oswald's Artillery.--Wayne checked by
Lee.--Strange Conduct of Lee.]]]
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