Gen. Lincoln to Lieut. Col. Marion, at Sheldon. Head Quarters, Charleston, Jan. 31, 1780. Sir,The state of affairs is such as to make it necessary that we draw our force to a point as much and as soon as possible. No troops will be kept in the field except two hundred light infantry and the…
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Jefferson to His Excellency Gen Washington
Richmond, December 15, 1780. Sir, I had the honor of writing to your Excellency on the subject of an expedition contemplated by this State, against the British post at Detroit, and of receiving your answer of October the 10th. Since the date of my letter, the face of things has so far changed, as to…
English Notice of Washington
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 22.—A correspondent of the London Chronicle, of this date, gives the following short sketch of the life and character of General Washington:—”As this gentleman always refused to accept of any pecuniary appointment for his public services, no salary…
Washington’s Tactics
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. November 1. —Mr. Washington seems to be playing the royal game of goose with Messrs. Clinton and Knyphausen, when by a single shifting of his position, he can oblige them to begin the game afresh. These generals had therefore…
Nathaniel Fitz Randolph
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 12.—A few days ago died, of the wounds he received in nobly fighting in defence of his country, Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, Esq., late of Woodbridge, in Jersey. This gentleman’s zeal and activity, joined with the most intrepid bravery,…