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…
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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…
Tryon’s Message
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. March 16. –This day, Governor Tryon, now on board the ship Duchess of Gordon, lying in the North River, sent the following message to the inhabitants of the colony of New York: –“Notwithstanding prejudice, delusion, and faction, have hitherto,…
Arrest Warrant for Royal Governor of Georgia, James Wright
At a special meeting of the Council of Safety: Jany. 18, 1776: _P.M._ Resolved, that the persons of his Excellency Sir James Wright, Baronet, and of John Mulryne Josiah Tattnall & Anthony Stokes Esqrs, be forthwith arrested & secured; and, that all non-associates be forthwith disarmed, except those who will give their Parole, assuring that…
Dunmore’s Proclamation – Remarks – Slaves
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. This day Lord Dunmore 1 issued the following proclamation, from his retreat, on board the war-ship William, now at anchor off Norfolk, Virginia. It at once shows the baseness of his heart, his malice and treachery against the people…