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De Lancey’s Excursion to Connecticut

From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II.  Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. December 11.—Night before last a detachment of Colonel James De Lancey’s Refugees, under the command of Major Hugerford, penetrated Connecticut as far as North Street, and on the morning of the 10th, before day, made a successful attack on…

Redaction of Fort St. George – Coram

From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II.  Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. November 23.—This evening Major Tallmadge1 returned to Fairfield, in Connecticut, from a very spirited and successful enterprise against Fort St. George on Long Island; having destroyed the fort and such forage and supplies as could not be carried away…