From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. August 24.—In the present unsettled state of things in America, when the British are in possession of a part of the southern States, and when men’s minds are distracted between a love of property, and that attention which should…
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The Carolina Women
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. June 25.—The virtue and magnanimity of the Charleston ladies, vies with the Spartans of old. Nothing can equal their adherence to the independence of America. The vanquishers strive all in their power to induce them to partake of their…
Arnold; or, A Question Answered
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Our troops by Arnold thoroughly were bang’d, And poor St. Andre was by Arnold hang’d; To George a rebel, to the Congress traitor, Pray what can make the name of Arnold greater? By one bold treason more, to…
State of American Affairs
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. June 28.—The United States of America have at this moment a fair prospect of establishing their peace and independence, which may soon be realized, if the Americans be not wanting to themselves. The Britons, by turning their arms to…
Lord Rawdon and General Greene
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. May 12.—Lord Rawdon having on the 7th instant been reinforced by the corps under Lieutenant-Colonel Watson, marched out with the hope of bringing General Greene to action; but that wary officer, rendered still more so by the event of…