From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. June 1.—We hear from Newark, in New Jersey, that a few days since, a number of persons who live near the mountains, and from their wickedness and poverty have properly acquired the appellation of the Back Shad, in consequence…
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Charley Morgan
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Lord Cornwallis, on taking command of the British forces in Virginia, felt himself so superior to the Americans, that he exulted in the prospect of success; and despising the youth of his opponent, Lafayette, unguardedly wrote to Great Britain,…
Strictures on the inertness of the Americans
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. April 28.—”Cassius,” in the Pennsylvania Packet of today, makes the following strictures upon the present state of affairs in America:— Si nolis sanus, curres hydropicus. Friends and Countrymen:—We are now entered into the sixth year of the war, and…
Skirmishes near Croton River, New York
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. May 14—Yesterday, about four o’clock in the afternoon, Colonel Delancey, with about one hundred cavalry and two hundred foot, marched from Morrisania, in New York, and penetrated about thirty-three miles into the country, distant one mile and a half…
Nathan Hale and Andre
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. May 17.—America has not only produced great military characters, but exhibited many striking instances of humanity and generosity in the present war. Among the latter we may place the treatment given to Major Andre, a British spy, who came…