From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Mr. Laurens was committed to the Tower on the 6th of October. The commitment by the three Secretaries of State, ran thus:— These are, in his Majesty’s name, to authorize you to receive into your custody the person of…
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Henry Laurens taken Prisoner
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. December 19.—Early in September last, Mr. Henry Laurens was taken prisoner by the British frigate Vestal, on his way from Congress to the Court of Holland, and is now confined in the Tower of London. A correspondent at Portsmouth,…
De Lancey’s Excursion to Connecticut
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. December 11.—Night before last a detachment of Colonel James De Lancey’s Refugees, under the command of Major Hugerford, penetrated Connecticut as far as North Street, and on the morning of the 10th, before day, made a successful attack on…
Jefferson to His Excellency Gen Washington
Richmond, December 15, 1780. Sir, I had the honor of writing to your Excellency on the subject of an expedition contemplated by this State, against the British post at Detroit, and of receiving your answer of October the 10th. Since the date of my letter, the face of things has so far changed, as to…
Redaction of Fort St. George – Coram
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. November 23.—This evening Major Tallmadge1 returned to Fairfield, in Connecticut, from a very spirited and successful enterprise against Fort St. George on Long Island; having destroyed the fort and such forage and supplies as could not be carried away…