From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. When it was found necessary to call in the detachment of American troops which had been posted at Lampriere’s Ferry,1 opposite to Charleston, South Carolina, three men of General Hogan’s North Carolina brigade were by some accident left behind;…
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Nathaniel Fitz Randolph
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 12.—A few days ago died, of the wounds he received in nobly fighting in defence of his country, Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, Esq., late of Woodbridge, in Jersey. This gentleman’s zeal and activity, joined with the most intrepid bravery,…
Sentiments of a New Jersey Woman
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 1.—The Gazette of to-day contains the following “Sentiments of a Lady in New Jersey:”—The war carried on by the British nation against my native country, cannot fail to excite in the humane and virtuous mind sentiments very unfavorable…
Patriotic Women
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 4.—The ladies of Trenton, in New Jersey, emulating the noble example of their patriotic sisters of Pennsylvania,1 and being desirous of manifesting their zeal in the glorious cause of American liberty, having assembled this day for the purpose…
Descent on Springfield, N. J.
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. June 24.—Yesterday morning, the British marched in force from Elizabethtown, New Jersey, under command of the unprincipled, mercenary Knyphausen. After driving in the American pickets, they reached Connecticut Farms about sunrise, where a scattering fire began between them and…