Tryon’s Raid on Cow Pasture
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. The sun being nearly set before the 64th, the Landgrave’s regiment, and the Jagers were in the boats, it...
View ArticleNathaniel Fitz Randolph
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 12.—A few days ago died, of the wounds he received in nobly fighting in defence of his country,...
View ArticleThe Continental Army, Chapter IV
An Army Truly Continental: Expanding Participation While the Continental Army in the north took shape in 1776, the colonies to the south also turned to military preparations. The process began, much as...
View ArticleLord Rawdon’s Proclamation (in verse)
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. To all our subjects true and loyal, We greeting send this promise royal, Tho’ signed by Rawdon and...
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Jefferson to President Richard Henry Lee
TO THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS. (Private.) Paris, July 12, 1785. Dear Sir, Richard Henry Lee, President of Congress (courtesy, Library of Congress) I was honored, two days ago, with yours of May the...
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