Fort Michilimackinac

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Diplomacy, Engineering and Technology, Frontier, Postwar Conflict (>1783) January 5, 2023 January 30, 2023

The “Western Forts” of the 1783 Treaty of Paris

by Richard J. Werther

The Revolutionary War was formally ended by the Treaty of Paris in early 1783. Problems with compliance arose on both sides nearly immediately on…

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People, Prewar Conflict (<1775), The War Years (1775-1783) November 23, 2021 November 21, 2021

Major Robert Rogers and the American Revolution

by Scott M. Smith

After his exploits during the French and Indian War, Robert Rogers (1732-1795) was indisputably the most famous military leader born in the thirteen colonies;…

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The War Years (1775-1783) February 8, 2016 August 28, 2016

Two Years Aboard the Welcome: The American Revolution on Lake Huron

by Tyler Rudd Putman

In the spring of 1775, the fur trading post at the junction of Lakes Michigan and Huron looked much as it had for years….

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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,…
3. Bill Welsch Ten Crucial Days, Five Crucial Factors

David! Great article. Thanks. I always think of luck when I hear contingency. A fancier term. I’ve stressed luck on my tours. I would add what I consider another example…