From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. May 18. –We hear from Halifax, that the people have at last shown they have spirit. It seems the agents for procuring forage for the expected regiment of dragoons had taken without consent of the owner, and were shipping…
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Bucks County, Pennsylvania
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. May 9. –The committee of Bucks county, Pennsylvania, met yesterday and recommended the people to associate into companies, and learn the military exercise of arms. Some townships have already begun, and many others, animated with the same zeal for…
Dr. Benjamin Franklin
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. May 5. –This evening arrived at Philadelphia, Captain Osborne, from London, in whom came passenger the worthy Dr. Benjamin Franklin, agent for Massachusetts government, and the province of Pennsylvania. Welcome! once more, To these fair western plains–thy native shore;…
New York Association
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. April 29. –The following association was set on foot in New York to-day, and signed by above one thousand of the principal inhabitants. It is to be transmitted through all the counties in the province, where, we make no…
Battle of Lexington
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. The first stand made by the country in the late engagement was with only two hundred men at Concord Bridge, which the soldiers were endeavoring to pull up. The soldiers gave the first fire, and killed three or four.…