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repeal of, i. 335; Pitt's commendation of the colonists for resisting--declaration of Charles James Fox in relation to the (_note_), i. 339.

Stamp-officers, refusal of the people of Boston to compensate, for their losses, i. 341.

Stanhope, Earl, letter of Lord Chatham to, relative to American affairs, i. 488.

Stanwix, Colonel, Washington placed under the orders of, while at Winchester, in 1757, i. 241; letter of Washington to, advocating offensive measures against the French on the frontiers, i. 245; letter of Washington to, requesting a favorable mention to General Forbes, i. 256; assistance lent by, to Colonel Bradstreet, at the siege of Fort Frontenac, i. 267; his share in the campaign of 1759, i. 290.

Stark, John, with Abercrombie at Ticonderoga, i. 262; body of volunteers assembled by, i. 513; at Breed's hill, i. 562; victory at Bennington obtained by militia under the command of, ii. 487; commission of brigadier given to, by Congress, ii. 489.

State debts, assumption of, recommended by Hamilton, iii. 141; amount of the several (_note_), iii. 144.

Staten Island, troops landed at, from the British fleet, in 1776,