Charles Fox

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Espionage and Cryptography, Journals, Memoir, Politics During the War (1775-1783), The War Years (1775-1783) February 28, 2023 February 27, 2023

A Wartime Visit to the Enemy’s Capital

by Louis Arthur Norton

Imagine what it would be like to visit London during the waning days of the American Revolution, to hear about attitudes of British officers…

Economics, Law, Politics During the War (1775-1783), Primary Sources September 1, 2022 August 30, 2022

Should the War Continue? The Motion in the House of Commons, December 12, 1781

by Bob Ruppert

Following the surrender of General Cornwallis at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, the House of Commons began to debate whether or not the war…

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Conflict & War, War at Sea and Waterways (1775–1783) June 25, 2019 June 24, 2019

A Chink in Britain’s Armor: John Paul Jones’s 1778 Raid on Whitehaven

by Andrew A. Zellers-Frederick

John Paul Jones has earned enduring fame in American history for his sailing and fighting exploits during the American Revolution. His influence on the…

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1. Douglas R Dorney Lord Rawdon at Camden—Giving a Victor His Due: Occupation and Pacification

On July 1, 1780, Rawdon wrote Rugeley that he would award " the inhabitants ten guineas for the head of any deserter belonging to the Volunteers of Ireland, and five…
2. David Price Ten Crucial Days, Five Crucial Factors

I think you're absolutely right, Bill - that's a point I make in the manuscript I'm working on that's a very extended version of the article. Thanks for your comments,…
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