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…
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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;…
Washington’s Tactics
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. November 1. —Mr. Washington seems to be playing the royal game of goose with Messrs. Clinton and Knyphausen, when by a single shifting of his position, he can oblige them to begin the game afresh. These generals had therefore…
Satan and Arnold
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Quoth Satan to Arnold, My worthy good fellow, I love you much better than ever I did; You live like a prince, with Hal may get mellow, But mind that you both do just what I bid. Quoth Arnold…
Robert Erskine Died
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. October 5.—Died the second instant, at his house at Ring-wood, Robert Erskine, F. R. S., and geographer to the army of the United States, in the forty-sixth year of his age; a man in whom were united the Christian…