From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. The American republicans, like the rebels of all ages, from their justice, peaceloving, and mercy, pretend to have the especial favors of God, and none of the devil’s, on their side, and for this reason we rarely see a…
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Washington’s Proclamation – Loyal Criticism
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 25. –The following proclamation was this day published by the Lord Protector, Mr. George Washington: “Whereas several persons, inhabitants of the United States of America, influenced by inimical motives, intimidated by the threats of the enemy, or deluded…
Declaration of Independence
Preamble The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the Powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature…
Hancock’s Call to Arms
Philadelphia, June 11, 1776. Gentlemen: –The Congress have this day received advice, and are fully convinced, that it is the design of General Howe to make an attack upon the City of New York, as soon as possible. The attack, they have reason to believe, will be made within ten days. I am, therefore, most…
Declaration of Arms
Preamble A declaration by the representatives of the united colonies of North America, now met in Congress at Philadelphia, setting forth the causes and necessity of their taking up arms. Declaration If it was possible for men, who exercise their reason to believe, that the divine Author of our existence intended a part of the…