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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…