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…
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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…
On the Right to Rebel against Governors
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work.–Titus iii. 1. The great Creator, having designed the human race for society, has made us dependent on one another for happiness. He has so constituted us that it becomes both our duty and interest…
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,…