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1 online resource |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Invading the north -- 1776: defending the lake -- 1777: the siege of Fort Schuyler -- 1778: news of the war -- 1779: expedition into Indian country -- 1780: preparing for eminent attack -- 1781: the Albany Militia Brigade -- 1782: protecting New York State -- 1783: organization after the war -- 1784/1812: service after the war. |
| Summary |
"In August 1777, Peter Gansevoort Jr. defended Fort Schuyler during a three-week siege by a force of 1,700 British soldiers, Tories and Indians. Which led to the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga, a crucial point of the war. This documentary edition highlights 279 pieces of correspondence to and from Gansevoort Jr. from 1775 to 1812"-- Provided by publisher |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Gansevoort, Peter, 1749-1812 -- Correspondence.
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Gansevoort, Peter, 1749-1812. |
| Genre/Form |
Correspondence.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives.
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New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns.
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Generals -- United States -- Correspondence.
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Generals. |
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United States. |
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Fort Stanwix (Rome, N.Y.) -- Siege, 1777.
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New York (State) -- Rome -- Fort Stanwix. |
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Siege of Fort Stanwix (Fort Stanwix, Rome, New York : 1777) |
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HISTORY -- Military -- Other. |
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Military Science. |
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Military campaigns. |
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New York (State) |
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New York (State) -- Rome. |
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American Revolution (United States : 1775-1783) |
| Chronological Term |
1775-1783 |
| Genre/Form |
History.
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Personal narratives.
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Personal correspondence.
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Personal narratives.
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Personal correspondence.
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| Added Author |
Ranzan, David A., editor.
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Hollis, Matthew J., editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Gansevoort, Peter, 1749-1812. Hero of Fort Schuyler 9780786479481 (DLC) 2014029544 (OCoLC)884631134 |
| ISBN |
9781476616803 (electronic book) |
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1476616809 (electronic book) |
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9780786479481 |
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0786479485 |
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