From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. A correspondent says: –“The violent party in Philadelphia are greatly crest-fallen; they see with inexpressible chagrin the numbers of their former adherents which they lose every day. The Pennsylvania Farmer,1 a gentleman of great discernment, and possessed of a…
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The Sons of Liberty
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. At a late meeting of exotics, styled The Sons of Liberty, in New York, the pamphlet entitled “Farmer A. W. ‘s View of the controversy between Great Britain and the Colonies,” &c., published last week by Mr. Rivington, was…
Captain Sears and John Case
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 3. –This morning, Mr. John Case, an old man of near sixty years of age, from Long Island, was entreated by an acquaintance of his to go to the house of Jasper Drake, tavern-keeper near Beckman’s Slip, where…
Advice to the Ministry
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 9. –A writer in England gives the following advice to administration with respect to America: “Let authority give way to prudence; dignity is supported best by justice; the bread of at least one hundred thousand manufacturers is of…
Lord North Continues Firm
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Lord North continues firm. – The Duke of Richmond’s opinion. January 8. –A letter from London of a late date, says, Lord North behaves with the greatest firmness and composure, and is resolutely determined to carry his point with…