From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. September 18. –We are much astonished at the behavior of some of those captains of men-of-war, who are stationed upon our coasts. They seem greedily to anticipate the horror of blood shedding; and although war is not yet proclaimed,…
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Boston Liberty Tree Cut Down
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. September 1. –The enemies to liberty and America, headed by Tom Gage, lately gave a notable specimen of their hatred to the very name of liberty. A party of them, of whom Job Williams was the ringleader, a few…
Skirmish on Charlestown Neck
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 30. –Last Friday the regulars cut several trees, and were busy all night in throwing up a line, and abbatis in front of it. In the evening orders were given to the York County Riflemen to march down…