...Edward with the remnant of his men. " The •evacuation," wrote Washington, when the news reached him. " is an event of chagrin and surprise not apprehended,...nor within the compass of my reasoning. This stroke ¡3 severe indeed, and has distressed us much." Gen. St. Clair remained with his army, and was with...

...St. Clair and his army are not in the hands of the enemy. I really feared they had become prisoners. The evacuation of Ticonderoga and Mount Independence...indeed, and has distressed us much. But, notwithstanding thinp at present have a dark and gloomy aspect, I hope a spirited opposition will check the progress...

...stating, "I am happy to hear that General St. Clair and his army are not in the hands of the enemy. . . . The evacuation of Ticonderoga and Mount Independence is an event of chagrin. . . . But, notwithstanding things at present have a dark and gloomy aspect, I hope a spirited opposition...