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fortifications upon, strengthened by Washington, ii. 66; British attack upon, prevented by a tempest, ii. 67.

Dorchester Neck, houses on, destroyed by order of General Howe, ii. 59; cannonade upon Boston from, ii. 69.

Dress of Washington when president, iii. 589, 600, 603.

Drucour, Chevalier de, the defender of Louisburg, i. 261.

Drummond, Lord, flag of truce borne by--account of the previous movements of, ii. 257; parole of honor violated by--reproof administered to, by Washington,