From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol II. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 31.—This morning, his Majesty’s ship Iris arrived at New York from the Chesapeake, with the following account of the proceedings of the British forces in Virginia, under Brigadier-General Arnold:—”The fleet having been separated by a hard gale of…
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Knowlton’s Visit to Charlestown
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. January 8. –This evening, Major Knowlton was despatched with a hundred men, to make an incursion into Charlestown. He crossed the mill dam, which lies between Cobble Hill and Bunker’s Hill, about nine o’clock, and immediately proceeded down the…
Lord North Continues Firm
From Diary of the American Revolution, Vol I. Compiled by Frank Moore and published in 1859. Lord North continues firm. – The Duke of Richmond’s opinion. January 8. –A letter from London of a late date, says, Lord North behaves with the greatest firmness and composure, and is resolutely determined to carry his point with…