From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. When Governor Trumbull recommended to the householders in Connecticut, who were not obliged to do military duty, to form themselves into companies, choose their own officers, and equip themselves for the defence of these States, a number of aged…
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A New Catechism
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. A correspondent thinks the following new catechism will amply repay an attentive perusal:1 What is war?–It is the curse of mankind, the mother of pestilence and famine, and the undistinguishing destroyer of the human species. How is war divided?–Into…
Sufferings of American Prisoners
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 19. –General Howe has discharged all the privates, who were prisoners in New York; one-half he sent to the world of spirits for want of food–the other he hath sent to warn their countrymen of the danger of…
Captain Nathan Hale
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Nathan Hale was a descendant of John Hale, first minister of Banby, Massachusetts. He was the sixth child of Richard and Elizabeth Hale, and was born in Coventry, Connecticut. He graduated at Yale College in 1773, with distinguished honors.…
Washington’s Proclamation – Loyal Criticism
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 25. –The following proclamation was this day published by the Lord Protector, Mr. George Washington: “Whereas several persons, inhabitants of the United States of America, influenced by inimical motives, intimidated by the threats of the enemy, or deluded…