From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. August 15.—The number seven, which signifies fulness or perfection, from various passages of scripture, appears to point out events interesting and important. But nothing of this kind is more extraordinary than what is afforded to us in the course…
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Capture of Stony Point Criticized
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 20.—We have just seen a rebel newspaper which contains a very curious article relative to the late attack on Stony Point. The article is written in that turgid style, and in that little spirit of triumph, which distinguish…
Hamilton’s work on the Revolution
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. It is said little Hamilton, the poet and composer to the Lord Protector Mr. Washington, is engaged upon a literary work which is intended to give posterity a true estimate of the present rebellion and its supporters, in case…
Tryon’s Raid on Cow Pasture
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. The sun being nearly set before the 64th, the Landgrave’s regiment, and the Jagers were in the boats, it was near nine o’clock in the evening [July 11] when the troops landed at the Cow Pasture, a peninsula on…
Battle of Stono Ferry
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. June 20.—This day the South Carolina troops attempted to force the British lines at Stono Ferry. The numbers within and without were rather too nearly equal for the enterprise. The Americans attacked boldly, fought gallantly, and retired in soldierly…