From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. October 1. –It is unnecessary to say a word of the spirit and numbers of the people of America–of their attachment to their liberty–of the extent and nature of their country–of their resources–and the interest all the powers in…
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General Burgoyne Surrenders
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. October 17. –General Burgoyne having been defeated in a second trial on the field at Stillwater,1 and finding himself encircled without the least chance of escape, to-day surrendered to the Americans. General Gates, in a letter to his wife,…
The Northern Army – Burgoyne’s Proclamation
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 1. –The movements of the American army in the north, since the commencement of the war, have been, with one or two exceptions, but a series of disgraceful defeats, or more disgraceful retreats. The only satisfaction those who…
Thomas Jefferson to Ben Franklin in Paris
Virginia, August 13, 1777. Honorable Sir, I forbear to write you news, as the time of Mr. Shore’s departure being uncertain, it might be old before you receive it, and he can, in person, possess you of all we have. With respect to the State of Virginia in particular, the people seem to have laid…
Markoe to Oswald: Fort Lee Taken
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Yesterday, a party of the British army landed near Dobb’s ferry, and soon after took possession of Fort Lee. On the appearance of our troops, the rebels fled like scared rabbits, and in a few moments after we reached…