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The War Years (1775-1783) February 24, 2015 August 28, 2016

Reaction to the 1775 Gunpowder Episode by the Independent Company of Albemarle County

by William W. Reynolds

The Royal Governor’s April 21, 1775 removal from Williamsburg’s Powder Magazine of gunpowder essential to Virginia’s defense caused an immediate furor among Virginians as…

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Good job, I always enjoy reading about the rank and file Phil. I like the image of the boat and sailors too.
2. Joe Cerreto Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

Nice job, Phil! Always interesting to read about the daily grind of fighting. The big battles are important but just as important on the nasty little firefights going on all…
3. Alan Archambault Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

Fascinating article with great information on the men who manned the spy boats. I particularly enjoy articles that explore the lives of the participants in the fight for American Independence.