From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. The people of Marblehead, Massachusetts, met to-day and resolved, that, as a great number of the inhabitants of that town may soon be called forth, to assist in defending the charter and constitution of that province, as well as…
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Advice to the Ministry
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 9. –A writer in England gives the following advice to administration with respect to America: “Let authority give way to prudence; dignity is supported best by justice; the bread of at least one hundred thousand manufacturers is of…
Lord North Continues Firm
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Lord North continues firm. – The Duke of Richmond’s opinion. January 8. –A letter from London of a late date, says, Lord North behaves with the greatest firmness and composure, and is resolutely determined to carry his point with…
King’s College
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 5. –The professorship lately instituted by our most gracious sovereign, at King’s College in New York, is to be held by a tutor of the college, at the same time a clergyman. His business, besides teaching, will be…