From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. The dependence of these colonies on the mother country was, a few years ago, esteemed so essential to their happiness, that the man who could suppose them to have formed the design of a separation, would have been accused…
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Remarks Respecting America
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. March 17.—It may not be amiss to observe, by way of refreshing some people’s memories, that the continent of North America extends from the frozen regions of the north, where the sun scarce deigns to cast a look, to…
News from Spain – The Dutch Loan
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. February 22.—The attention of all ranks of people is fixed upon the expectation of hearing the important intelligence, which, it is said, the Congress received a few days ago from abroad, and the contents of which, it is added,…
Sir William Howe
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Sir William Howe, when in America, says a correspondent in London, was the worst general that ever a British army was cursed with. The flower of our troops, which should have blossomed in the full bloom of victory, and…
Celebration at Pluckemin
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. February 18.—This day, the anniversary of the alliance with France was celebrated at Pluckemin, in the Jerseys, at a very elegant entertainment and display of fireworks given by General Knox, and the officers of the corps of artillery. It…