Continental Army Collection (#8)

General Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) and his army successfully evading the British army by crossing the Dan River
NATHANAEL GREENE, 1781. General Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) and his army successfully evading the British army by crossing the Dan River from North Carolina into Virginia, 15 February 1781

Bostonians on their housetops watching the Battle of Bunker Hill at Charlestown on 17 June 1775
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. Bostonians on their housetops watching the Battle of Bunker Hill at Charlestown on 17 June 1775. Illustration, 1901, by Howard Pyle

Polish soldier in America. American steel banknote engraving, 19th century
CASIMIR PULASKI (1748-1779). Polish soldier in America. American steel banknote engraving, 19th century

American soldier and traitor. Benedict Arnolds commission as major general in the Continental Army, 1777
BENEDICT ARNOLD (1741-1801). American soldier and traitor. Benedict Arnolds commission as major general in the Continental Army, 1777

The surrender of British General Charles Cornwallis to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia
YORKTOWN SURRENDER, 1781. The surrender of British General Charles Cornwallis to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, ending the fighting in the American Revolution, 19 October 1781

United States Continental Currency two dollar banknote, 1776
CONTINENTAL BANKNOTE, 1776. United States Continental Currency two dollar banknote, 1776

American privateers gathered outside an American Revolutionary War recruiting office at New London, Connecticut, c1778
RECRUITMENT, c1778. American privateers gathered outside an American Revolutionary War recruiting office at New London, Connecticut, c1778. Wood engraving, American, 1879, after Howard Pyle

United States Continental Currency fifty-five dollar banknote, 1779
CONTINENTAL CURRENCY, 1779. United States Continental Currency fifty-five dollar banknote, 1779

A selection of 18th century American banknotes. Line engraving, 19th century
AMERICAN NOTES, 1700-1799. A selection of 18th century American banknotes. Line engraving, 19th century

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The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781. Lithograph, 1852, by Nathaniel Currier after John Trumbull

Continental Army soldiers, lead by Benedict Arnold, marching through the Maine wilderness in the unsuccsessful attempt
QUEBEC EXPEDITION, 1775. Continental Army soldiers, lead by Benedict Arnold, marching through the Maine wilderness in the unsuccsessful attempt to capture Quebec, Canada, in 1775

(1746-1817). Polish patriot who fought with the colonists during the American Revolution. Lithograph, 1839, by A
THADDEUS KOSCIUSKO (1746-1817). Polish patriot who fought with the colonists during the American Revolution. Lithograph, 1839, by A. Girard

Surrender of General John Burgoyne to Horatio Gates at Saratoga, New York, 17 October 1777
SARATOGA: SURRENDER, 1777. Surrender of General John Burgoyne to Horatio Gates at Saratoga, New York, 17 October 1777. Wood engraving, 19th century

Major General Benedict Arnold wounded in the attack on the Hessian redoubt at the Second Battle of Saratoga
BATTLE OF SARATOGA, 1777. Major General Benedict Arnold wounded in the attack on the Hessian redoubt at the Second Battle of Saratoga, 7 October 1777. Steel engraving, American, 1858

American Revolutionary officer. Wood engraving, 19th century
JOHN GLOVER (1732-1797). American Revolutionary officer. Wood engraving, 19th century

American troops under General Anthony Wayne surprising and capturing the British garrison at Stony Point, New York
BATTLE OF STONY POINT, 1779. American troops under General Anthony Wayne surprising and capturing the British garrison at Stony Point, New York, on 16 July 1779. Steel engraving, American, 1857

Night maneuvers by the Continental Army during the Siege of Boston, Massachusetts
BOSTON: EVACUATION, 1776. Night maneuvers by the Continental Army during the Siege of Boston, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, English, mid-19th century

(1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. Washingtons farewell to his officers in the dining room at Fraunces
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). 1st President of the United States. Washingtons farewell to his officers in the dining room at Fraunces Tavern in New York City, 4 December 1783

Appointment of Alexander Hamilton to a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army, March 1777
HAMILTON: APPOINTMENT, 1777. Appointment of Alexander Hamilton to a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army, March 1777

The surrender of Lord Cornwallis to Major General Benjamin Lincoln at Yorktown, Virginia
YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The surrender of Lord Cornwallis to Major General Benjamin Lincoln at Yorktown, Virginia, on 19 October 1781: engraving, American, 1827

Polish soldier in American Revolutionary War. Colored engraving, 19th century
CASIMIR PULASKI (1747-1779). Polish soldier in American Revolutionary War. Colored engraving, 19th century

Surrender of British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga, New York, 17 October 1777. Oil on canvas by John Trumbull
SARATOGA: SURRENDER, 1777. Surrender of British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga, New York, 17 October 1777. Oil on canvas by John Trumbull

Baron Friedrich von Steuben drilling American troops at Valley Forge, 1778
VALLEY FORGE: STEUBEN, 1778. Baron Friedrich von Steuben drilling American troops at Valley Forge, 1778. After a mural painting, c1910, by Edwin Austin Abbey

Congressional thirty dollar banknote, 1775
CONTINENTAL BANKNOTE, 1775. Congressional thirty dollar banknote, 1775

The Taking of Miss Mud Island. Contemporary English cartoon depicting Fort Mifflin, held by the Continental Army
FORT MIFFLIN, 1777. The Taking of Miss Mud Island. Contemporary English cartoon depicting Fort Mifflin, held by the Continental Army, on Mud Island in the Delaware River

Mrs. Lydia Darrah, a Quaker woman, giving news of British troop movements to Colonel Craig
LYDIA DARRAH, 1777. Mrs. Lydia Darrah, a Quaker woman, giving news of British troop movements to Colonel Craig, one of General George Washingtons aides, near Philadelphia, 3 December 1777

American troops at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-78. Tinted wood engraving, 19th century
VALLEY FORGE: WINTER, 1777. American troops at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-78. Tinted wood engraving, 19th century

(1746-1825). American soldier and statesman. As a Major-General during the American Revolutionary War
CHARLES C. PINCKNEY (1746-1825). American soldier and statesman. As a Major-General during the American Revolutionary War. Steel engraving, 19th century

Congressional two dollar banknote, 1776
CONTINENTAL BANKNOTE, 1776. Congressional two dollar banknote, 1776

American Revolutionary leader. Steel engraving, 19th century
CHARLES CARROLL (1737-1832). American Revolutionary leader. Steel engraving, 19th century

The American attack on the house of Benjamin Chew, a British stronghold during the Battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania
BATTLE OF GERMANTOWN, 1777. The American attack on the house of Benjamin Chew, a British stronghold during the Battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania, 3-4 October 1777. Steel engraving, 19th century

General John Burgoyne surrendering to Horatio Gates, who returned Burgoynes sword to him
SARATOGA: SURRENDER, 1777. General John Burgoyne surrendering to Horatio Gates, who returned Burgoynes sword to him. Dressed in buckskins is Daniel Morgan. Wood engraving, 19th century

The Continental Army marching to Valley Forge to take up winter quarters in 1777. Tinted wood engraving, 19th century
MARCH TO VALLEY FORGE, 1777. The Continental Army marching to Valley Forge to take up winter quarters in 1777. Tinted wood engraving, 19th century

Washington: Trenton, 1776
WASHINGTON: TRENTON, 1776. Colored engraving, 1857

General George Washington inspecting the Continental Army at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
VALLEY FORGE, WINTER 1777. General George Washington inspecting the Continental Army at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, during the winter of 1777-1778. Wood engraving, American, 1850

Flown on the first day of the American Revolutionary War at the Battle of Concord, April 19, 1775
BEDFORD FLAG, 1775. Flown on the first day of the American Revolutionary War at the Battle of Concord, April 19, 1775

American Revolutionary soldier. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century
DANIEL MORGAN (1736-1802). American Revolutionary soldier. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

United States Continental Currency sixty-five dollar banknote, 1779
CONTINENTAL CURRENCY, 1779. United States Continental Currency sixty-five dollar banknote, 1779

American Revolutionary officer. Line and stipple engraving, American, 19th century
JOHN STARK (1728-1822). American Revolutionary officer. Line and stipple engraving, American, 19th century

(1728-1777). American Revolutionary general
NICHOLAS HERKIMER (1728-1777). American Revolutionary general. General Herkimer and the Continental Army battle Chief Joseph Brant, Mohawks, and the British at Oriskany in western New York State

American Revolutionary soldier. Marions encampment on the Peedee River. Wood engraving, 19th century
FRANCIS MARION (1732?-1795). American Revolutionary soldier. Marions encampment on the Peedee River. Wood engraving, 19th century

wounded in the attack on the Hessian redoubt at the Second Battle of Saratoga, Oct. 7, 1777: engraving, 19th century
MAJOR GENERAL B. ARNOLD wounded in the attack on the Hessian redoubt at the Second Battle of Saratoga, Oct. 7, 1777: engraving, 19th century

General Anthony Wayne attempting to quell the mutiny of Pennsylvania troops on New Years Day, 1781
MUTINY: ANTHONY WAYNE 1781. General Anthony Wayne attempting to quell the mutiny of Pennsylvania troops on New Years Day, 1781, during the American Revolutionary War. Wood engraving, 19th century

The death of Baron de Kalb at the Battle of Camden, South Carolina, 16 August 1780: colored engraving, 19th century
BATTLE OF CAMDEN, 1780. The death of Baron de Kalb at the Battle of Camden, South Carolina, 16 August 1780: colored engraving, 19th century

William Alexander, Lord Stirling, commanding American troops at the Battle of Long Island, 27 August 1776
BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND, 1776. William Alexander, Lord Stirling, commanding American troops at the Battle of Long Island, 27 August 1776. Line engraving after Alonzo Chappel, 19th century

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A wagon carrying logs for the soldiers huts passing a sentry on duty at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
VALLEY FORGE: WINTER, 1777. A wagon carrying logs for the soldiers huts passing a sentry on duty at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, during the winter of 1777-78. Wood engraving, American, 1877

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"The Continental Army: Forging a Nation through Blood and Valor" The paintings and engravings of Howard Pyle, Alonzo Chappel, and William Tylee Ranney vividly capture the heroic struggles of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. These artworks serve as powerful reminders of the sacrifices made by these brave men who fought for independence. In Pyle's "The Nation Makers, " we witness the Battle of Brandywine in 1777. The canvas comes alive with soldiers engaged in fierce combat, highlighting their unwavering determination to secure liberty for future generations. Pyle's "Battle of Bunker Hill" transports us back to that fateful day in 1775 when American patriots valiantly defended their position against British forces. The painting immortalizes this iconic battle, symbolizing the spirit and resilience that defined the Continental Army. Chappel's colored engraving depicts an equally significant event -the retreat of British troops from Concord after facing fierce resistance on April 19th, 1775. This image captures a pivotal moment when American colonists stood up against tyranny, marking one step closer towards freedom. Hamilton at Yorktown is brought to life through Chappel's steel engraving. It portrays General Hamilton leading his troops during this decisive battle in 1781. This victory would ultimately lead to America securing its independence from Britain. Other notable battles are also depicted within these works – such as Long Island and Bennington – showcasing moments where American soldiers faced overwhelming odds but emerged victorious under leaders like John Stark and Israel Putnam. Ranney's steel engraving showcases Francis Marion crossing Pee Dee River with his men to harass British forces in South Carolina during the war. This daring act exemplifies guerrilla warfare tactics employed by resourceful American commanders throughout this conflict. These images remind us not only of our nation’s birth but also pay homage to those who risked everything for the ideals of freedom and liberty.