DOCSLIB.ORG

The Campaign of Lieut. Gen. John Burgoyne, - - - 5 Part II

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
The Campaign of Lieut. Gen. John Burgoyne, - - - 5 Part II This is a reproduction of a library book that was digitized by Google as part of an ongoing effort to preserve the information in books and make it universally accessible. https://books.google.com ThecampaignofLieut.Gen.JohnBurgoyne WilliamLeeteStone M • • mm - - * . • • • • JOHN BURGOYNIC (Rome, 1750), From a painting by Ramsey, in possession of Miss Burgoyne, at Hampton Court PalacA THE CAMPAIGN OF' LIEUT. GEN. JOHN BURGOYNE, AND THE EXPEDITION OF 3Ueut CoL Barrp $>L ULeger. BY WILLIAM L. STONE, Author of the Life and Times of Sir William Johnson Bart,, Lift and Writings of Col. Wm. L. Stone, Reminiscences of Saratoga and Ballston, Translater of the Memoirs and Military Journals of Mrs. and Major General Riedesel, Srtr,, &c. ALBANY, N. Y. : JOEL MUNSELL. 1877- JOHN BUROOVNK (Rome, 1750l. From a painting by Ramsey- in possession of Miss Burgoytu, ui Hampton Court Paid' THE CAMPAIGN OF LIEUT. GEN. JOHN BURGOYNE. AND THE EXPEDITION OF 3Ueut CoL Barrp £>L Heger. BY WILLIAM L. STONE, Author of tht Life and Times of Sir William Johnson Bart., Life and Writings of Col. Wm. L. Stone, Reminiscences of Saratoga and Ballston, translater of the Memoirs and Military Journals of Mrs. and Major General Riedesely Wc., Mt. ALBANY, N. Y. : JOEL MUNSELL. 1877. £233 « • • • • • • • *■ -> - PART I. THE CAMPAIGN OF LIEUT. GENERAL JOHN BURGOYNE. INTRODUCTORY. IN INE miles east of Saratoga Springs, and nearly midway between the villages of Schuyler- ville and Stillwater, is the site of the Battle of Saratoga or Bemis's heights.' It is only within a comparatively short period that the historian has been enabled to write of that event with clearness and accuracy. While authentic ma terials on the American side are abundant, loose and hurried reports of prisoners taken at the time", and the biased testimony of interested parties, have formed, in a large measure, the basis for a narration of the strategic movements of the English and German troops. Fortu nately, these impediments are now removed. There have recently appeared in Germany, two works of surpassing value, viz: a history of the German Auxiliary Forces in the War of North American Independence, and the Memoirs and Military Journals of Major General Riedesel.1 1 These heights were thus named from a man by the name of Bemis, who kept at this time the only tavern of any note on the river road between Albany and Fort Edward. 2 Both of these works have been translated into English. The transla tion of The Memoirs of General Riedesel has already been published, by J. Munsell, but that of The Auxiliaries in America is still in MS., and in the possession of Mr. T. W. Fields, of Brooklyn, N. Y. 8 Introductory. These works, which are made up of some sixty manuscript journals and orderly books, written during the Revolution by Brunswick and Hes sian officers, who served here during that time, throw a flood of light upon the period of our national history to which they refer, and especi ally upon the campaign of General Burgoyne ; and while the evidence there presented dissipates in a great measure, the halo which remoteness has thrown around the great generals of that period — blinding us to their deficiencies — yet the errors that have hitherto obtained concern ing that campaign are of such a serious nature, as to justify an attempt to place before American readers the plain truth in relation to an event, which in its results was the most important of any in our Revolutionary annals. In Appendix No. XIX. will be found a list of authorities consulted in the preparation of this work. Many of them, for this purpose, are intrinsically valueless, but, nevertheless, have been given for the benefit of the investigating reader. William L. Stone. Saratoga Springs, Sept. ist, 1877. CONTENTS. Part I. The Campaign of Lieut. Gen. John Burgoyne, - - - 5 Part II. The Expedition of Lieut. Col. Barry St. Leger, - - - 137 Appendices. No. I. Anecdotes of Burgoyne's Campaign, personal reminiscences, etc., by the late Charles Neilson, ------- - 125 No. II. Force employed under Lieutenant General Burgoyne in the Campaign of 1777, - -- -- -- -- - 275 No. III. Instructions for Lieutenant Colonel Baum, on a secret expedition to the Connecticut river. — Narrative of a Participator in the Battle of Bennington. — Description of St. Luke's Bridge. — Letter from E. W. B. Canning about Bennington, - 277 No. IV. The Jane McCrea Tragedy, - -- -- -- - 302 No. V. A Visit to the Battle Ground in 1827, ----- 314 No. VI. Fraser's Remains — probable Origin of the Tradition of their having been removed, - -- -- -- -- 328 No. VII. Lady Ackland, - -- -- -- -- -- - 331 No. VIII. Statement by Sergeant Lamb of the Royal Welsh Fusileers in regard to the Burning of General Schuyler's House and Barns. Correspondence between Gates and Burgoyne, - - - 333 No. IX. Sketch of Fort Edward, -- - 338 No. X. Fight at Diamond Island, - -- -- -- -- 346 No. XI. Alexander Bryan, the Scout, - -- -- -- - 353 No. XII. Sketch of Charles de Langlade, and his relations with Bur goyne, ------------- 358 No. XIII. Letter of General Ebenezer Mattoon, a participator in the Bat tle, with notes by the Author. — Letter from the Duc de la Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, - -- -- -- -368 No. XIV. Professor Silliman's Visit to the Battle Ground in 1820, with notes by the Author, - -- -- -- -- - 384 lO Contents. No. XV. Sergeant Lamb's Account of his Journey through the woods from Fort Miller to Ticonderoga, to expedite supplies for Burgoyne's Army, - -- -- -- -- - 406 No. XVI. The Ballads of Burgoyne's Campaign, ----- 413 No. XVII. Description of Ticonderoga and the Forts south of it at the Time of their occupation by the Americans in the year 1777. From the Military Journal of Maj. Gen. Riedesel, - 434 No. XVIII. The Saratoga Monument Association, ----- 438 No. XIX. List of Authorities consulted in the preparation of this Work, -------- 445 ITINERARY OF GEN. BURGOYNE. THE ADVANCE. General Burgoyne arrives at Quebec, - - - 6th May, 1777. Receives the command of the Army from Gen. Carleton, at Quebec, - - - - - - - 10th " Montreal, ---------- - 12th " Three Rivers, - -- -- -- -- - 15th " — 7th June. Fort Chambly, - -- -- -- -- 10th June — 14th" Isle Au Noix, - -- -- -- -- - 15th " Cumberland Head, - -- -- -- - 17th — 20th June. River Bouquet, - - - -- -- -- 21st — 28th " Crown Point, - -- -- -- -- 29th — 30th " Four Mile Point, - -- -- -- -- igt July. Ticonderoga, --------- - 1st — 6th July. Skenesborough (Whitehall), ------ 7th — -23d " Fort Anne, - -- -- -- -- - 25th — 28th " Pitch-Pine Plains, -------- - 29th July. Fort Edward, - -- -- -- -- 30th July — 13th Aug. Duer's House (Fort Miller), ------ 14th Aug. — 1oth Sept. Batten kil, ---------- nth to 13th Sept. Schuyler's House (Saratoga), - ----- 13th — 15th " Dovegat, - -- -- -- -- -- 16th " Sword's House, --------- - 17th — 18th " Freeman's House, on the Field of Battle, - 19th " Freeman's House, - -- -- -- -- 20th " Camp on Freeman's Farm, - ----- 21st Sept. — 7th Oct. THE RETREAT. Wilbur's Basin, near the Redoubts at the River, 8th Oct. Dovegat, - -- -- -- -- -- 9th — loth Oct. 1 1 Itinerary. Saratoga, - -- -- -- -- -- ioth — 17th Oct. Half Moon, - 18 th " Albany,- - -- -- -- -- -- 18th — 20th " Worcester, Mass., - -- -- -- - 4th Nov. Marlborough, " --------- 5th " Cambridge, " --------- 7th " Embarks for England, ------- 15th April, 1778. ERRATA. On page 33, 4th line from top, for " on the bridge " read "beyond the bridge.' « « 237 (note), for "ten miles" read "four miles." » " 347, 1st line, for "Col. Baum's" read "Col. Broivn's." CAMPAIGN. The disastrous result of the campaign of Generaj Burgoyne is to be ascribed more to his own blunders and incompetency than to any special military skill on the part of his conqueror. In December, 1776, Bur goyne, dissatisfied with his subordinate position under Carleton, concocted with the British ministry a plan for the campaign of 1 777. A large force under himself was to proceed to Albany by way of Lakes Champlain and George; while another large body, under Sir Henry Clinton, advanced up the Hudson in order to cut off communication between the northern and southern colo nies, in the expectation that each section being left to itself would be subdued with little difficulty. At the same time, Colonel Barry St. Leger was to make a diversion on the Mohawk river. For the accomplishment of the first part of this plan, a powerful force was organized in Canada, the command of which was transferred from Sir Guy Carleton — the ablest British general, by the way, at that time or subsequently in America — and conferred upon General Burgoyne — an army which, for thoroughness of disci pline, and completeness of appointment had never been 2 io Campaign of General John Burgoyne. excelled in America.' The generals, also, who were to second him in the expedition were trustworthy and able officers. ' Major General Phillips was not only dis tinguished as an artillery officer, but had given proof of exceptional strategical skill ; Major General Riedesel had been specially selected for his military experience, acquired during a long service, and particularly during "the seven -years' war, where he had enjoyed the entire confidence of Prince Ferdinand. The English Brigadiers ."fjaser and Hamilton, and the German ones, Specht, and Gall and Lieut. Col. Breymann, had been appointed to commands solely on the ground of their professional merits. The former had attained a high reputation for judgment and cool daring, and was considered one of the most promising officers in the army. Colonel King ston, the adjutant
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Question Report
    Revolutionary War Review Page 1 1 Who created the image seen to the right? A John Adams B Thomas Jefferson C Ben Franklin 2 When was the image to the right published for the first time? A 1754 B 1763 C 1776 3 Which of the following best describes the intent of the cartoon seen below? A The colonies should support the British B The colonies would be stronger united C Snakes are evil and should be killed 4 English writer John Locke wrote about... A Natural Rights B Navigation C Door Locks D Scientific Methods 1/16/2013 9:00:26 AM Revolutionary War Review Page 2 5 This young African-American became a famous poet during the years of our revolution, and even Washington became a big fan of her writing. A Phyllis Wheatley B Eliza Lucas Pinckney C Molly Pitcher D Francois de Grasse 6 What increased political awareness in the colonies during the mid-1700's? A Television Commercials B Radio Commercials C Newspapers D Public Speeches 7 Who introduce the resolution to the Continental Congress to declare independence? A Richard Henry Lee B Thomas Jefferson C John Adams D Benjamin Franklin 8 Where did Washington attack the Hessians on Christmas... after crossing the icy Delaware River? A Princeton B Saratoga C New York D Trenton 9 Who led the Patriots to victory at the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina? A Molly Pitcher B Daniel Morgan 10 Washington and his troops spent a harsh winter here during the winter of 1777 - 1778. A Trenton B Saratoga C Valley Forge D Yorktown 11 In the 1750's, the British sent G.
    [Show full text]
  • New York Painting Begins: Eighteenth-Century Portraits at the New-York Historical Society the New-York Historical Society Holds
    New York Painting Begins: Eighteenth-Century Portraits at the New-York Historical Society The New-York Historical Society holds one of the nation’s premiere collections of eighteenth-century American portraits. During this formative century a small group of native-born painters and European émigrés created images that represent a broad swath of elite colonial New York society -- landowners and tradesmen, and later Revolutionaries and Loyalists -- while reflecting the area’s Dutch roots and its strong ties with England. In the past these paintings were valued for their insights into the lives of the sitters, and they include distinguished New Yorkers who played leading roles in its history. However, the focus here is placed on the paintings themselves and their own histories as domestic objects, often passed through generations of family members. They are encoded with social signals, conveyed through dress, pose, and background devices. Eighteenth-century viewers would have easily understood their meanings, but they are often unfamiliar to twenty-first century eyes. These works raise many questions, and given the sparse documentation from the period, not all of them can be definitively answered: why were these paintings made, and who were the artists who made them? How did they learn their craft? How were the paintings displayed? How has their appearance changed over time, and why? And how did they make their way to the Historical Society? The state of knowledge about these paintings has evolved over time, and continues to do so as new discoveries are made. This exhibition does not provide final answers, but presents what is currently known, and invites the viewer to share the sense of mystery and discovery that accompanies the study of these fascinating works.
    [Show full text]
  • The Time Trial of Benedict Arnold 1 National Museum of American History
    The Time Trial of Benedict Arnold 1 National Museum of American History The Time Trial of Benedict Arnold Purpose By debating the legacy of Benedict Arnold, students will build reasoning and critical thinking skills and an understanding of the complexity of historical events and historical memory. Program Summary In this presentation, offered as a public program at the National Museum of American History from December 2010-April 2011, an actor portrays a fictionalized Benedict Arnold, hero and villain of the American Revolution. Arnold, in dialogue with an audience that is facilitated by an arbiter, discusses his notable actions at the Battle of Saratoga and at Valcour Island, as well as his decision to sell the plans for West Point to the British. At the conclusion of the program, audience members consider how history should remember Arnold, as a traitor, or as a hero. This set of materials is designed to provide you an opportunity to have a similar debate with your students. Included in this resource set are a full video of the program, to be used as preparation for the classroom activity, and Arnold’s conversation with the audience divided by theme, to be used with the resources offered below for your own Time Trial of Benedict Arnold. A full version of the program is available here. [https://vimeo.com/129257467] Grade levels 5-8 Time Three 45 minute periods National Standards National Center for History in the Schools: United States History Standards; Era 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820s); Standard 2: The impact of the American Revolution on politics, economy, and society Common Core Standards for Literacy in History and Social Studies: Speaking and Listening Standards Comprehension and Collaboration, standard 1: Grades 6-8: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher- led) with diverse partners on grade level topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
    [Show full text]
  • Guidebook: American Revolution
    Guidebook: American Revolution UPPER HUDSON Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site http://nysparks.state.ny.us/sites/info.asp?siteId=3 5181 Route 67 Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 Hours: May-Labor Day, daily 10 AM-7 PM Labor Day-Veterans Day weekends only, 10 AM-7 PM Memorial Day- Columbus Day, 1-4 p.m on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Phone: (518) 279-1155 (Special Collections of Bailey/Howe Library at Uni Historical Description: Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site is the location of a Revolutionary War battle between the British forces of Colonel Friedrich Baum and Lieutenant Colonel Henrick von Breymann—800 Brunswickers, Canadians, Tories, British regulars, and Native Americans--against American militiamen from Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire under Brigadier General John Stark (1,500 men) and Colonel Seth Warner (330 men). This battle was fought on August 16, 1777, in a British effort to capture American storehouses in Bennington to restock their depleting provisions. Baum had entrenched his men at the bridge across the Walloomsac River, Dragoon Redoubt, and Tory Fort, which Stark successfully attacked. Colonel Warner's Vermont militia arrived in time to assist Stark's reconstituted force in repelling Breymann's relief column of some 600 men. The British forces had underestimated the strength of their enemy and failed to get the supplies they had sought, weakening General John Burgoyne's army at Saratoga. Baum and over 200 men died and 700 men surrendered. The Americans lost 30 killed and forty wounded The Site: Hessian Hill offers picturesque views and interpretative signs about the battle. Directions: Take Route 7 east to Route 22, then take Route 22 north to Route 67.
    [Show full text]
  • The Legacy of Alida Livingston of New York
    Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports 2011 A Dutch Woman in an English World: The Legacy of Alida Livingston of New York Melinda M. Mohler West Virginia University Follow this and additional works at: https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd Recommended Citation Mohler, Melinda M., "A Dutch Woman in an English World: The Legacy of Alida Livingston of New York" (2011). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 4755. https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/4755 This Dissertation is protected by copyright and/or related rights. It has been brought to you by the The Research Repository @ WVU with permission from the rights-holder(s). You are free to use this Dissertation in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you must obtain permission from the rights-holder(s) directly, unless additional rights are indicated by a Creative Commons license in the record and/ or on the work itself. This Dissertation has been accepted for inclusion in WVU Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports collection by an authorized administrator of The Research Repository @ WVU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. A Dutch Woman in an English World: The Legacy of Alida Livingston of New York Melinda M. Mohler Dissertation submitted to the College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in History Jack Hammersmith, Ph.D., Chair Mary Lou Lustig, Ph.D. Elizabeth Fones-Wolf, Ph.D. Kenneth Fones-World, Ph.D. Martha Pallante, Ph.D.
    [Show full text]
  • The Impact of Weather on Armies During the American War of Independence, 1775-1781 Jonathan T
    Florida State University Libraries Electronic Theses, Treatises and Dissertations The Graduate School 2011 The Force of Nature: The Impact of Weather on Armies during the American War of Independence, 1775-1781 Jonathan T. Engel Follow this and additional works at the FSU Digital Library. For more information, please contact [email protected] THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES THE FORCE OF NATURE: THE IMPACT OF WEATHER ON ARMIES DURING THE AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE, 1775-1781 By JONATHAN T. ENGEL A Thesis submitted to the Department of History in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts Degree Awarded: Spring Semester, 2011 The members of the committee approve the thesis of Jonathan T. Engel defended on March 18, 2011. __________________________________ Sally Hadden Professor Directing Thesis __________________________________ Kristine Harper Committee Member __________________________________ James Jones Committee Member The Graduate School has verified and approved the above-named committee members. ii This thesis is dedicated to the glory of God, who made the world and all things in it, and whose word calms storms. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Colonies may fight for political independence, but no human being can be truly independent, and I have benefitted tremendously from the support and aid of many people. My advisor, Professor Sally Hadden, has helped me understand the mysteries of graduate school, guided me through the process of earning an M.A., and offered valuable feedback as I worked on this project. I likewise thank Professors Kristine Harper and James Jones for serving on my committee and sharing their comments and insights.
    [Show full text]
  • Cohoes-Waterford Concept Plan.Pub
    Cohoes—Waterford Canalway Trail Connection Study Prepared for New York State Canal Corporation By Parks and Trails New York Final Draft Version Cohoes-Waterford Canalway Trail Connection Study Final Draft Version September 2004 Page 2 Table of Contents Acknowledgements ............................................................................................................ 2 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................ 3 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 5 Existing trail initiatives in the study area ...................................................................... 6 Purpose of Study .......................................................................................................... 7 Inventory and Analysis of Study Area ................................................................................. 7 Canalway Trail Resources ........................................................................................... 7 Waterford Canal Harbor Visitor Center ........................................................................9 Hudson Valley Greenway Trail ...................................................................................10 Street System Resources ................................................................................................. 11 Streets .......................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Oriskany:Aplace of Great Sadness Amohawk Valley Battelfield Ethnography
    National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Ethnography Program Northeast Region ORISKANY:APLACE OF GREAT SADNESS AMOHAWK VALLEY BATTELFIELD ETHNOGRAPHY FORT STANWIX NATIONAL MONUMENT SPECIAL ETHNOGRAPHIC REPORT ORISKANY: A PLACE OF GREAT SADNESS A Mohawk Valley Battlefield Ethnography by Joy Bilharz, Ph.D. With assistance from Trish Rae Fort Stanwix National Monument Special Ethnographic Report Northeast Region Ethnography Program National Park Service Boston, MA February 2009 The title of this report was provided by a Mohawk elder during an interview conducted for this project. It is used because it so eloquently summarizes the feelings of all the Indians consulted. Cover Photo: View of Oriskany Battlefield with the 1884 monument to the rebels and their allies. 1996. Photograph by Joy Bilharz. ExEcuTivE SuMMARy The Mohawk Valley Battlefield Ethnography Project was designed to document the relationships between contemporary Indian peoples and the events that occurred in central New York during the mid to late eighteenth century. The particular focus was Fort Stanwix, located near the Oneida Carry, which linked the Mohawk and St. Lawrence Rivers via Wood Creek, and the Oriskany Battlefield. Because of its strategic location, Fort Stanwix was the site of several critical treaties between the British and the Iroquois and, following the American Revolution, between the latter and the United States. This region was the homeland of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy whose neutrality or military support was desired by both the British and the rebels during the Revolution. The Battle of Oriskany, 6 August 1777, occurred as the Tryon County militia, aided by Oneida warriors, was marching to relieve the British siege of Ft.
    [Show full text]
  • Portraits of Dutchess
    OF DUTCHESS /680 ,.,/807 Cover: DANIEL CROMMELIN VERPLANCK 1762-1834 Painted by John Singlecon Copley in 1771 CottrteJy of The Metropolitan J\f11Jeum of Art New York. Gift of Bayard Verplanck, 1949 (See page 42) OF DUTCHESS /680-/807 by S. Velma Pugsley Spo11sored by THE DUTCHESS COUNTY AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION as a 1976 Project Printed by HAMILTON REPRODUCTIONS, Inc. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. FOREWORD The Bicentennial Project rirled "Portraits of Dutchess 1680-1807" began as a simple, personal arrempr ro catalog existing porrrairs of people whose lives were part of rhe county's history in rhe Colonial Period. As rhe work progressed ir became certain rhar relatively few were srill in the Durchess-Purnam area. As so many of rhem had become the property of Museums in other localities it seemed more important than ever ro lisr rhem and their present locations. When rhe Dutchess County American Revolution Bicentennial Commission with great generosity undertook rhe funding ir was possible ro illustrate rhe booklet with photographs from rhe many available sources. This document is nor ro be considered as a geneological or historic record even though much research in rhose directions became a necessity. The collection is meant ro be a pictorial record, only, hoping rhar irs readers may be made more aware rhar these paintings are indeed pictures of our ancestors. Ir is also hoped rhar all museum collections of Colonial Painting will be viewed wirh deeper and more personal interest. The portraits which are privately owned are used here by rhe gracious consent of the owners. Those works from public sources are so indicated.
    [Show full text]
  • Van Rensselaer Family
    .^^yVk. 929.2 V35204S ': 1715769 ^ REYNOLDS HISTORICAL '^^ GENEALOGY COLLECTION X W ® "^ iiX-i|i '€ -^ # V^t;j^ .^P> 3^"^V # © *j^; '^) * ^ 1 '^x '^ I It • i^© O ajKp -^^^ .a||^ .v^^ ^^^ ^^ wMj^ %^ ^o "V ^W 'K w ^- *P ^ • ^ ALLEN -^ COUNTY PUBLIC LIBR, W:^ lllillllli 3 1833 01436 9166 f% ^' J\ ^' ^% ^" ^%V> jil^ V^^ -llr.^ ^%V A^ '^' W* ^"^ '^" ^ ^' ?^% # "^ iir ^M^ V- r^ %f-^ ^ w ^ '9'A JC 4^' ^ V^ fel^ W' -^3- '^ ^^-' ^ ^' ^^ w^ ^3^ iK^ •rHnviDJ, ^l/OL American Historical Magazine VOL 2 JANUARY. I907. NO. I ' THE VAN RENSSELAER FAMILY. BY W. W. SPOONER. the early Dutch colonial families the Van OF Rensselaers were the first to acquire a great landed estate in America under the "patroon" system; they were among the first, after the English conquest of New Netherland, to have their possessions erected into a "manor," antedating the Livingstons and Van Cortlandts in this particular; and they were the last to relinquish their ancient prescriptive rights and to part with their hereditary demesnes under the altered social and political conditions of modem times. So far as an aristocracy, in the strict understanding of the term, may be said to have existed under American institu- tions—and it is an undoubted historical fact that a quite formal aristocratic society obtained throughout the colonial period and for some time subsequently, especially in New York, — the Van Rensselaers represented alike its highest attained privileges, its most elevated organization, and its most dignified expression. They were, in the first place, nobles in the old country, which cannot be said of any of the other manorial families of New York, although several of these claimed gentle descent.
    [Show full text]
  • Community Relations Plan
    f COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN HUDSON RIVER PCB REASSESSMENT RI/FS EPA WORK ASSIGNMENT NO. 013-2N84 DECEMBER, 1990 c»o REGION II ALTERNATIVE REMEDIAL CONTRACTING STRATEGY (ARCS) FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE REMEDIAL SERVICES 3B » ^ EPA Contract No. 68-89-2001 o TAMS CONSULTANTS, Inc. u> 00 77 TAMS CONSULTANTS, INC. COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN HUDSON RIVER PCB REASSESSMENT RI/FS Contents Page 1. OVERVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN 1 2. SITE BACKGROUND 3 2.1 Site and Problem Description 2.2 Site History 3. AREA PROFILE 9 3.1 Geographic Characterization 3.2 Land Use, Facilities, and Lifestyle 4. COMMUNITY RELATIONS/PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROFILE 12 4.1 History of Community Involvement 4.2 Key Concerns and Anticipated issues 5. OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMUNITY INTERACTION PROGRAM (CIP) FOR THE HUDSON RIVER PCB REASSESSMENT RI/FS 16 5.1 Program Objectives 5.2 Program Description 6. COMMUNITY RELATIONS/PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES 22 6.1 Basic Community Relations Activities 6.2 CiP-Specific Community Relations/Public Participation Activities 6.3 Optional Community Relations/Public 0 Participation Activities ^ o o CO (O HR-PCB.CRP/CONTENTS TAMS CONSULTANTS, INC. COMMUNITY RELATIONS PLAN HUDSON RIVER PCB REASSESSMENT RI/FS Appendices Page Appendix A Section 1 Governmental Liaison Group Committee Participation Mailing List 27 Section 2 Governmental Liaison Group Information Mailing List 35 Section 3 Citizen Liaison Group Committee Participation Mailing List 47 Section 4 Citizen Liaison Group Information Mailing List 54 Section 5 Environmental
    [Show full text]
  • Restorative Environments Through Holistic Sensory Impressions
    With all my senses: Restorative environments through holistic sensory impressions by Brid Sona A thesis presented to the University of Hohenheim in partial fulfillment of the thesis requirement for the degree of Doctor rerum socialium (Dr. rer. soc.) in Psychology Supervisor and primary reviewer of the doctoral thesis: Prof. Dr. Anna Steidle Secondary reviewer of the doctoral thesis: Prof. Dr. Sabine Trepte Chair of the defense: Prof. Dr. Marion Büttgen Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences: Prof. Dr. Karsten Hadwich Submitted on 14.07.2017 Thesis defense on 07.11.2017 1 Acknowledgments Acknowledgments I would like to acknowledge the contribution of my supervisor, Prof. Dr. Anna Steidle, for her support and commitment throughout all stages of my thesis. We learned together to manage stressful days with a lot of humor and serenity, without losing sight of the essentials. Thank you so much for this experience! In addition, sincere thanks go to Prof. Dr. Sabine Trepte, the secondary reviewer of my doctoral thesis. Thank you for your interest in my work! I would also like to express my appreciation to Prof. Dr. Lioba Werth, who gave me the opportunity to be part of the interdisciplinary research team ‘People Inside’ and the chair of Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the University of Hohenheim. Without her support, this doctoral thesis could not have been achieved. Thank you very much indeed! Special thanks go to my awesome colleagues at the University of Hohenheim and the Graduate Program ‘People Inside’ for the scientific exchanges and countless hilarious lunches. I definitely learned what it means to share responsibility and that I can always rely on your encouragement.
    [Show full text]