Battle of White Marsh

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Patriots, People, The War Years (1775-1783) December 3, 2019 December 2, 2019

Shenandoah Martyr: Richard Campbell at War

by Gabriel Neville

There is no dignity in being forgotten. A case in point is Virginia Lt. Col. Richard Campbell, a Continental officer who died bravely for…

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Espionage and Cryptography, People, The War Years (1775-1783) March 29, 2018 March 29, 2018

Allen McLane—Revolutionary War Intelligence Officer and Spy

by Ken Daigler

There is often confusion in terms when discussing individuals involved in intelligence activities. For example, intelligence officers are often referred to as spies, and…

Features, Primary Sources, The War Years (1775-1783) March 15, 2018 March 14, 2018

The James McMichael Journal, September 12, 1777–December 23, 1777

by Joseph Lee Boyle

Editor’s Note: This is part four of a five-part series. Part one. Part two. Part three. This portion of the James McMichael journal begins…

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