From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. June 28. –This forenoon, was executed in a field between the Colonels M’Dougall and Huntington’s camp, near the Bowry-lane, New York, in the presence of near twenty thousand spectators, a soldier belonging to his Excellency General Washington’s guards, for…
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Thoughts on Independence
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 1.–Every moment that I reflect on our affairs, the more I am convinced of the necessity of a formal declaration of Independence. Reconciliation is thought of now by none but knaves, fools, and madmen; and as we cannot…
The Plot in New Tort
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. June 24. –Since Friday last, a most barbarous and infernal plot has been discovered among the Tories in New York. Two of General Washington’s guards are concerned,1 a third whom they tempted to join them made the first discovery.…
Hancock’s Call to Arms
Philadelphia, June 11, 1776. Gentlemen: –The Congress have this day received advice, and are fully convinced, that it is the design of General Howe to make an attack upon the City of New York, as soon as possible. The attack, they have reason to believe, will be made within ten days. I am, therefore, most…
Captain Mugford
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. May 23. –Last Friday, the Continental armed schooner, Franklin, commanded by Captain Mugford, in sight of the British men-of-war, took, and carried into Boston, a ship from England, about three hundred tons burden, mounted with six carriage guns. The…