From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 22.—A correspondent of the London Chronicle, of this date, gives the following short sketch of the life and character of General Washington:—”As this gentleman always refused to accept of any pecuniary appointment for his public services, no salary…
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Loyalist Account of Fort St. George
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. The following is the return of prisoners taken in Fort St. George:—One half-pay lieutenant-colonel, one half-pay captain, one lieutenant, one surgeon, fifty rank and file, one garrison standard. The British account of this expedition is as follows:—”A party of…
British Excursion to Jersey
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. November 24.—Last Tuesday, (21st,) at about one o’clock in the morning, a party consisting of one hundred men, embarked from New York in two flat boats and one gunboat, and proceeded to Roger’s Ferry, where they landed and moved…
Battle of King’s Mountain
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. October 30.—Colonels Campbell and Sevier have taken a great part of Cornwallis’ army, and a precious crew of Tories, at King’s Mountain.1 The battle took place on the 7th instant, and lasted more than an hour.2 The following is…
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;…