The Rio San Gabriel, at the spot where this action was fought, is about one hundred yards wide, the current about knee-deep, flowing over a quicksand
Battle in the Valley of the San Pasqual
One thrust of the saber is worth a dozen cuts; and depend upon them more than upon the carbines and rifles."California Acquired by the United
Mexicans Capture Santa Barbara
They next built fires about him and burned him out; but in doing so they did not capture or injure him, and he pushed through the mountains for
Stars and Stripes Replaces Bear and Star
. . . the strength of his opponent, and the temper of the people among whom he moved are taken into consideration, may well be ranked as one of the
California Acquired by the United States
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Fremont Declares California Independent of Mexico.IntroductionAt the
Cornwallis’ Report
I have the honor to enclose to your excellency the copy of the correspondence between General Washington and me on that subject, and the terms of
Dawson Concludes; Cornwallis Begins
I have the mortification to inform your Excellency that I have been forced to give up the posts of York and Gloucester, and to surrender the troops
Cornwallis Surrenders
The army, with all its artillery, stores, military-chest, etc., was surrendered to General Washington; the navy, with its appointments, to Admiral de
British Main Redoubts Captured
At 5 P.M. of the 9th the American battery on the right of the line opened its fire -- General Washington in person firing the first gun -- and six