From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. When Royal George rul’d o’er this land, And loyalty no harm meant, For church and king I made a stand, And so I got preferment. I still opposed all party tricks, For reasons I thought clear ones, And swore…
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Remarks on Washington’s Proclamation
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 1.—Mr. Washington last winter issued a proclamation requiring the inhabitants of certain districts to fatten their cattle, in order to support his army the ensuing campaign. The British light infantry having at least an equal interest in that…
Free Mason Celebration in Philadelphia
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. December 28.—This day, agreeable to the constitution of the Most Ancient and Worshipful Society of Free and accepted Masons, was celebrated at Philadelphia, the Anniversary of St. John the Evangelist. At nine o’clock in the morning near three hundred…
Expedition to Rhode Island
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. From Lewis, Monsieur Gerard came To Congress in this town, sir, They bow’d to him, and he to them, And then they all sat down, sir. Begar, said Monsieur, one grand coup, You shall bientot behold, sir; This was…
The Mischianza
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. May 19.—Yesterday the British army, anxious to give Sir William Howe the most public and splendid testimony of the high esteem they entertain of him as a general, and of the affection and attachment which his popular conduct has…