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Politics During the War (1775-1783), Primary Sources, Speeches and Addresses December 27, 2022 December 27, 2022

The “World Changing” Motion in the House of Commons, February 27, 1782

by Bob Ruppert

Two motions had already been brought forth in the House of Commons to end the war with England’s American colonies. The first occurred on…

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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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…