From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 9.—In the evening of the 2d, Lieutenant-Colonel Emmerick marched with one hundred men, drawn from the regiments of the line, from the encampment near New York, to Phillips’ house; as, the next morning, a number of wagons, under…
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State of American Affairs
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. June 28.—The United States of America have at this moment a fair prospect of establishing their peace and independence, which may soon be realized, if the Americans be not wanting to themselves. The Britons, by turning their arms to…
Lord Rawdon and General Greene
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. May 12.—Lord Rawdon having on the 7th instant been reinforced by the corps under Lieutenant-Colonel Watson, marched out with the hope of bringing General Greene to action; but that wary officer, rendered still more so by the event of…
Lord Rawdon’s Proclamation (in verse)
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. To all our subjects true and loyal, We greeting send this promise royal, Tho’ signed by Rawdon and Balfour, They’re George’s sentiments, we’re sure. And therefore if you can believe it, As such we doubt not you’ll receive…
Lord Rawdon’s Proclamation
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. May 21.—This day, the redoubtable Rawdon1 and his not to be trusted squire Balfour,2 now in very uncomfortable quarters at Monk’s Corner, have issued a characteristic proclamation, in which they say:—”Although attention to the general security of the province…