From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. March 1.—This day will be memorable in the annals of America to the last posterity, for the final ratification in Congress of the articles of confederation and perpetual union between the States.1 This great event, which will confound our…
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Arnold’s Effigy at New Milford
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. October 27.—Last evening, the infamous traitor Arnold was carried through New Milford, Connecticut, in effigy. He made his appearance sitting on his coffin, in a horse-cart, hung round with several pair of splendid lanterns; behind the traitor stood the…
Redaction of Fort St. George – Coram
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. November 23.—This evening Major Tallmadge1 returned to Fairfield, in Connecticut, from a very spirited and successful enterprise against Fort St. George on Long Island; having destroyed the fort and such forage and supplies as could not be carried away…
Patriotism of the Maryland Women
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. November 4.—By accounts from Maryland we are informed, that the like spirit of patriotism has been kindled amongst the women of that State as in Philadelphia. Large sums have been presented for the use of the brave American army;…
Robert Erskine Died
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. October 5.—Died the second instant, at his house at Ring-wood, Robert Erskine, F. R. S., and geographer to the army of the United States, in the forty-sixth year of his age; a man in whom were united the Christian…