Lewis Nicola

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People July 26, 2013 August 28, 2016

Colonel Lewis Nicola: Soldier, Scientist and Man of Letters (part 2)

by Douglas R. Cubbison

Continued from yesterday. Click here to read part 1. When British attack upon Philadelphia threatened in 1776, Nicola was appointed Town Major for the…

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People July 25, 2013 August 28, 2016

Colonel Lewis Nicola: Soldier, Scientist and Man of Letters (part 1)

by Douglas R. Cubbison

If not for a single unfortunate letter that Colonel Lewis Nicola of the Continental Army addressed to Commander-in-Chief General George Washington on May 22,…

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1. Adam Zielinski The Revolutionary Battle of Petersburg

Great article on oft forgotten battle. And nice use of the map by Lieut. John Hills! I wasn't aware of the battle myself until I discovered his map.
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3. Kim Burdick The French Depart Newport

LIKE!!! Many thanks for all you do to keep American-French history alive!