From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. June 24. –Since Friday last, a most barbarous and infernal plot has been discovered among the Tories in New York. Two of General Washington’s guards are concerned,1 a third whom they tempted to join them made the first discovery.…
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Captain Mugford
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. May 23. –Last Friday, the Continental armed schooner, Franklin, commanded by Captain Mugford, in sight of the British men-of-war, took, and carried into Boston, a ship from England, about three hundred tons burden, mounted with six carriage guns. The…
Virginia Votes for Independence
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Yesterday is rendered memorable by a unanimous resolution of the Virginia convention,1 now sitting at Williamsburg, to instruct their delegates in the Continental Congress to move for a declaration of independence and freedom. It is the result of the…
To All Americans
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. May 25. –At a time when tyranny bears fire in one hand, and instruments of death in the other, let us exert every nerve, and, to our utmost, promote justice, equity, and good economy; that by virtue, resolution, and…
Reconciliation Opposed
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. This is not a time to trifle. Men who know they deserve nothing from their country, and whose hope is on the arm that hath sought to enslave ye, may hold out to you, as Cato 1 hath done,…