Essentials of United States history . The Medal Voted to General Anthony Wayne by Congress. Stony Point, Paulus Hook, and the Serapis. called because of his impulsive and energetic bravery — bya bold and decisive stroke captured Stony Point,a strongly fortified place on the Hudson, fortymiles north of New York. Major Henry Lee ofVirginia, Light Horse Harry,1 successfullystormed Paulus Hook, now Jersey City, at twooclock on the morning of August 19. Not a shotwas fired; only bayonets were used. Commodore PaulJones, in his ship the Bon Homme Richard, captured theSerapis in a daring and victoriou
Essentials of United States history . The Medal Voted to General Anthony Wayne by Congress. Stony Point, Paulus Hook, and the Serapis. called because of his impulsive and energetic bravery — bya bold and decisive stroke captured Stony Point,a strongly fortified place on the Hudson, fortymiles north of New York. Major Henry Lee ofVirginia, Light Horse Harry,1 successfullystormed Paulus Hook, now Jersey City, at twooclock on the morning of August 19. Not a shotwas fired; only bayonets were used. Commodore PaulJones, in his ship the Bon Homme Richard, captured theSerapis in a daring and victorious engagement. The last part of 1779 was a gloomy period for the Ameri-cans. The assistance of France had proved of less benefitthan had been expected. Several important plans had failed, 1 This was the father of General Robert E. Lee. 150 ESSENTIALS OF UNITED STATES HISTORY the financial affairs of the country were depressing, and GreatPeriod of Britain was laying plans for a yet more vigorousGloom. prosecution of the war. It seeme
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