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The War Years (1775-1783) May 2, 2016 August 28, 2016

Murder or Justifiable Homicide? Crime Scene Investigation: Bergen County

by Todd W. Braisted

Deciding the guilt or innocence of a defendant in a criminal case today is generally left in the hands of twelve citizens comprising a…

The War Years (1775-1783) October 7, 2014 August 28, 2016

Three Dates, One Action? The Demarests at New Bridge, 1781

by Todd W. Braisted

One of the finest sources for anecdotal, first-hand accounts of the Revolution is the U.S. Pension & Bounty Land Applications in the National Archives….

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1. Bob Crothers Key to Victory: Foreign Assistance to America’s Revolutionary War

Several books about the battles of Saratoga and Trumbull's famous painting of Burgoyne' Surrender make reference to the presence of French Artillery at both Saratoga battles. This material had been…
2. Ernest abel Congress’s “Committee on Spies” and the Court-Martial Policies of General Washington

A part of American history unknown to most. Impressive scholarship.
3. Eric Sterner John Rutledge: Governor of South Carolina, 1779

Hi Wayne: It is a bit of a challenge and one I can't claim to have tackled. Honestly, if I was trying to answer those questions I'd probably ask you…