From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. December 27.—A soldier in the American army being unfortunately surprised at a game of cards by a sergeant who owed him an old grudge, was carried before the colonel of the regiment, that he might be punished for gaming,…
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Henry Laurens Committed to the Tower
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Mr. Laurens was committed to the Tower on the 6th of October. The commitment by the three Secretaries of State, ran thus:— These are, in his Majesty’s name, to authorize you to receive into your custody the person of…
De Lancey’s Excursion to Connecticut
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. December 11.—Night before last a detachment of Colonel James De Lancey’s Refugees, under the command of Major Hugerford, penetrated Connecticut as far as North Street, and on the morning of the 10th, before day, made a successful attack on…
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…
Arnold’s Crimes
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. October 9.—When we see a man who has formerly attracted esteem, at once falling into the greatest contempt, and becoming the opprobrium and shame of his country, we feel a mixture of passions in striking him off the list…