From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. May 20.—By two deserters just come into New York from Fishkill, we are informed that there are two regiments of New Englanders at that place. When the draughts of the bills1 got among them, they laid down their arms;…
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Gaine’s News
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. February 4.—Among the many circumstances that will emblazon the history of the present rebellion in America, we think the following, with some others no less true, will serve to show the generous and liberal principles upon which the present…
Washington’s Proclamation – Loyal Criticism
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 25. –The following proclamation was this day published by the Lord Protector, Mr. George Washington: “Whereas several persons, inhabitants of the United States of America, influenced by inimical motives, intimidated by the threats of the enemy, or deluded…
Loyal Strictures
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. It is an observation of the celebrated Montesquieu, “that individuals rarely incline to part with power–great bodies never.” The conduct of the Congress furnishes another instance of the truth of this remark. Though it is the grand interest of…
Meeting at New York
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. October 16. –This morning, at ten o’clock, the members of his Majesty’s council, the judges, and all the other well affected citizens, who were not driven away by the hand of violence, or sent prisoners to other provinces, met…