Guard Boats

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An American Perspective on the Guard Boats of the Hudson

by Michael J. F. Sheehan

Sgt. Benjamin Gilbert of the 5th Massachusetts Regiment awoke near Verplanck Point on May 31, 1779 with cause to celebrate: it was his birthday,…

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Yes indeed, David, Generals Hand and Huntington both served on the Andre trial. You may have also seen and read my feature on Washington's Councils of War, which of course…
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Damien, thanks for your comments and for alerting me to your fine article. I think Huntington & Hand must have also served together on the board that determined Major Andre's…
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David, I thoroughly enjoyed your finely written and well-researched feature on General Edward Hand. Articles like yours shed light on the second tier of generals that deserve attention for their…