From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 6.—In imitation of her Majesty our truly amiable queen, of the noble Marchioness of Granby, and of those six respectable ladies of Westminster, (the owners of the Amazon,) who have respectively equipped private ships of war, lately, at…
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Remarks on Washington’s Proclamation
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 1.—Mr. Washington last winter issued a proclamation requiring the inhabitants of certain districts to fatten their cattle, in order to support his army the ensuing campaign. The British light infantry having at least an equal interest in that…
Junta in Philadelphia to Remove Washington
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. A junto is formed at Philadelphia, and said to consist of Generals Mifflin, Thompson, Arnold, and Sinclair; their object is the removal of General Washington from the chief command of the rebel army. The Generals Lee and Gates, with…
General Conway
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. November 23.—This morning Major-General Conway set out from Philadelphia on his return to France. The history of the treatment this gentleman has received is so singular, that it must make a figure in the anecdotes of mankind. He has…
The Commissioners and the Americans
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. The conduct of the British commissioners since their arrival on this continent, has been such as deserves the highest encomiums from every friend of truth, virtue, and humanity, and the contrast that appears in their conduct compared with the…