From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. A “royal attack and feat,” under the command of General Tryon, to destroy the stores of beef, pork, and rum. SCENE. –NEW YORK. Without wit, without wisdom, half stupid and drunk, And rolling along arm in arm with his…
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Washington Forbids Gaming
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. The American republicans, like the rebels of all ages, from their justice, peaceloving, and mercy, pretend to have the especial favors of God, and none of the devil’s, on their side, and for this reason we rarely see a…
Report on the Ravages of the British
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. April 18. –The committee appointed by Congress some time ago to inquire into the conduct of the British troops in their different marches through New York and New Jersey, have to-day reported: –That in every place where the enemy…
The Married Regiment
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. When Governor Trumbull recommended to the householders in Connecticut, who were not obliged to do military duty, to form themselves into companies, choose their own officers, and equip themselves for the defence of these States, a number of aged…
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…