From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. March 17.—It may not be amiss to observe, by way of refreshing some people’s memories, that the continent of North America extends from the frozen regions of the north, where the sun scarce deigns to cast a look, to…
All posts in 1779
Affiliate Link
 |
News from Spain – The Dutch Loan
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. February 22.—The attention of all ranks of people is fixed upon the expectation of hearing the important intelligence, which, it is said, the Congress received a few days ago from abroad, and the contents of which, it is added,…
Sir William Howe
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Sir William Howe, when in America, says a correspondent in London, was the worst general that ever a British army was cursed with. The flower of our troops, which should have blossomed in the full bloom of victory, and…
Celebration at Pluckemin
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. February 18.—This day, the anniversary of the alliance with France was celebrated at Pluckemin, in the Jerseys, at a very elegant entertainment and display of fireworks given by General Knox, and the officers of the corps of artillery. It…
British Descent on Elizabethtown, New Jersey
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. February 26.—Yesterday morning a body of the British, consisting of the 42d and 33d regiments, and the light infantry of the guards, in number about a thousand, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Stirling, attempted to surprise the troops and inhabitants of…