John Cadwalader

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People April 27, 2016 August 28, 2016

Top 10 Patriot Militia Commanders of the Revolutionary War

by Thomas Thorleifur Sobol

Having recently discovered Journal of the American Revolution, I have spent many hours reading through the archive. I particularly enjoy reading the discussions that…

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Critical Thinking August 7, 2014 August 28, 2016

Duels of Honor

by Michael Schellhammer

Dear Mr. History: I’ve read about some duels of honor involving senior Continental Army officers and something doesn’t make sense to me; why were…

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1. Todd E. Harburn The Lenape Origins of an Independent America: The Catalyst of Pontiac’s War, 1763–1765

This is an excellent and informative article. I would respectfully just like to add the following comments. Numerous historians have debated the question of who the real architect of the…
2. J. L. Bell Top Ten Quotes of Major General Charles Lee

The first quote should read, “one asylum at least on the earth for men,” not “for me.” Charles Lee had an ego, but it wasn’t that big!
3. Wayne Lynch Top Ten Quotes of Major General Charles Lee

The frustration of working with the government of Georgia on a proposed campaign against East Florida led Charles Lee to suggest he "should not be surprised if they were to…