From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. November 16. –About two o’clock this afternoon a large body of British troops from New York, with a body of Hessians from King’s Bridge, made an attack upon the American lines at that place. At the same time, a…
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Americans Are Not Cowards
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. It is very remarkable, says a correspondent, that the event of this unnatural war should so directly contradict Lord Sandwich’s assertion in calling the Americans “cowards,” and that his particular friends should suffer so essentially. Major Pitcairne re-echoed his…
Thoughts on Independence
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. “What’s human life?–to gaze upon the sun, And go the vulgar round of endless years? Or is it to be free? “–Taste Independence, Blissful moments; defend it till ye die! By the favor of Providence we have reached that…
Skirmish on York Island
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. November 9. –Hitherto the achievements of our little army on York Island have been extremely fortunate. The genius that presides there seems to be of the enterprising kind. Last campaign it was thought a matter of great hardihood and…
Skirmish at Mount Washington
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. November 8. –This day, a few of the common soldiers of the third and fifth Pennsylvania battalions, gave rise to a little skirmish, which, though trifling in itself, we cannot help relating it, as it seems to point out…