From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 1. –The virtue of the British court seems to have swallowed up all the virtue of the island of Great Britain. The common people are lost in a night of ignorance. They annex no ideas to slavery but…
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The Rattle-Snake as a Symbol of America
Messrs. PRINTERS, I observed on one of the drums belonging to the marines now raising, there was painted a Rattle-Snake, with this modest motto under it, “Don’t tread on me.” As I know it is the custom to have some device on the arms of every country, I supposed this may have been intended for…
Dunmore’s Proclamation – Remarks – Slaves
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. This day Lord Dunmore 1 issued the following proclamation, from his retreat, on board the war-ship William, now at anchor off Norfolk, Virginia. It at once shows the baseness of his heart, his malice and treachery against the people…
Richard Bland
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. November 1. –Died at Williamsburg, in Virginia, Colonel Richard Bland, of Prince George, who lived universally beloved, and died universally lamented. He was more than thirty years a representative in General Assembly for that county, and filled the trust…
Alliance with the Indians
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Last night, arrived at the camp in Cambridge, Swashan the chief, with four other Indians of the St. Francis tribe, conducted by Mr. Reuben Colburn, who has been honorably recompensed for his trouble. The above Indians came to offer…