Joshua Fry

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Clothing and Uniforms, Critical Thinking, People, Politics During the War (1775-1783), The War Years (1775-1783) December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022

Reframing George Washington’s Clothing at the Second Continental Congress

by Shawn David McGhee

Dressed in defiance, Col. George Washington arrived at each session of the Second Continental Congress donning a new buff and blue uniform he helped…

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Culture, People, Primary Sources, The War Years (1775-1783) April 1, 2021 March 31, 2021

Easy as Falling Off a Horse

by Joseph Lee Boyle

Horses have been used for transportation for thousands of years, but have caused countless injuries and deaths. There is a saying that the only…

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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…