From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. September 1. –We are credibly informed that Burgoyne, the chief and director of the King of Great Britain’s band of thieves, robbers, cut-throats, scalpers, and murderers of every denomination, now infesting the northern and western frontiers of several of…
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Battle of Bennington
August 17. –Yesterday is to be remembered on account of a signal victory the militia, under the command of General Stark, obtained over a body of the King’s troops, commanded by Colonel Baum, some account of which is here given by one who was himself in the action. It seems that General Burgoyne had detached…
Stars & Stripes
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Congress this day resolved that the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; and that the union be thirteen stars white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.1 1 Pennsylvania Journal, Sept.…
Friendly Indians
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. By a gentleman from Albany, we are favored with the following anecdote: At the late battle between General Herkimer and the enemy at Oneida Creek, there was a friendly Indian, with his wife and son, who distinguished themselves remarkably…
Stockbridge Indians
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. On the late alarm occasioned by the evacuation of Ticonderoga, a number of the Stockbridge Indians marched with the militia of that county, and were stationed with Generals Nixon and Fellows, between Fort Edward and Fort Ann. On the…