CHAPTER XVIII.

The affair of Dorchester Heights—American and English Letters respecting it—A Laborious Night—Revelations at Daybreak—Howe in a Perplexity—A Night Attack meditated—Stormy Weather—The Town to be evacuated—Negotiations and Arrangements—Preparations to Embark—Excesses of the Troops—Boston Evacuated—Speech of the Duke of Manchester on the subject—A Medal voted by Congress 171