From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. A correspondent thinks the following new catechism will amply repay an attentive perusal:1 What is war?–It is the curse of mankind, the mother of pestilence and famine, and the undistinguishing destroyer of the human species. How is war divided?–Into…
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An Appeal
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 24. –At a crisis when America is invaded by one of the most powerful fleets and armies that ever the world beheld arrayed in order of battle; when the hand of tyranny is uplifted to fell the glorious…
Americans Are Not Cowards
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. It is very remarkable, says a correspondent, that the event of this unnatural war should so directly contradict Lord Sandwich’s assertion in calling the Americans “cowards,” and that his particular friends should suffer so essentially. Major Pitcairne re-echoed his…
Thoughts on Independence
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. “What’s human life?–to gaze upon the sun, And go the vulgar round of endless years? Or is it to be free? “–Taste Independence, Blissful moments; defend it till ye die! By the favor of Providence we have reached that…
Thoughts on Independence
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 1.–Every moment that I reflect on our affairs, the more I am convinced of the necessity of a formal declaration of Independence. Reconciliation is thought of now by none but knaves, fools, and madmen; and as we cannot…