From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 4. –This day, being the Anniversary of American Independence, when the thirteen United States publicly and gloriously threw off the shackles forged by George the Third, the British tyrant, and nobly reassumed those rights which God and nature…
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Amelia County, Virginia
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. We hear that the young ladies of Amelia county, in Virginia, considering the situation of their country in particular, and that of the United States in general, have entered into a resolution not to permit the addresses of any…
Independence celebrated in Philadelphia
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. July 5. –Yesterday, being the first anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America, was celebrated in Philadelphia with demonstrations of joy and festivity. About noon all the armed ships and galleys in the river were drawn…
Affairs in Jersey – Howe’s Movements in Jersey
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. June 30. –On Sunday morning, the 22d, the British left Brunswick, in Jersey, apparently with an intention to embark; they gave out that they were going to Philadelphia by water, but their real design was to draw General Washington…
General Howe’s Letter
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. The substance of Sir W. ‘s last letter from New York, versified. As to kidnap the Congress has long been my aim, I lately resolv’d to accomplish the same; And, that none, in the glory, might want his due…