From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. February 15.—The following sketch of the present situation of affairs in Charleston, South Carolina, is communicated by Colonel John Laurens:—”The British army, said to be under the command of Sir Henry Clinton,1 are distributed on Port Royal Island, John’s…
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Lord Rawdon’s Regiment
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. March 17.—A munificent entertainment was given by Lord Rawdon, colonel of the Volunteers of Ireland, to his regiment, quartered at Jamaica, Long Island, in honor of St. Patrick, tutelar saint of that kingdom. The following song was sung by…
Omens
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. March 12.—There is nothing more ridiculous than the idle stories which are daily told of omens and forebodings on every trifling occasion; but, upon great occasions, all ages have afforded such proofs of something of this kind, that the…
Long Island Sound Frozen
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. February 1.—The sound, between Long Island and Connecticut, is almost frozen over in the widest parts; and some persons have passed over from Long Island to Norwalk and other parts in Connecticut on the ice. Wood is brought from…
General Washington
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 1.—An American gentleman, now in London, who is well acquainted with General Washington, gives the following account of him:—”That, though advanced in years, he is remarkably healthy, takes a great deal of exercise, and is very fond of…