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Arts & Literature February 26, 2015 February 26, 2015

Top 10 Revolutionary War Newspapers

by Carol Sue Humphrey

Historians have long praised newspapers for the role they played during the American Revolution, but they don’t always zero in on specific papers that…

Arts & Literature January 10, 2013 January 10, 2013

America’s Favorite Pastime 1774

by Todd Andrlik

One of America’s favorite pastimes in 1774 was the cruel bloodsport of bull-baiting, pitting an enraged bull against several tough dogs in a fight…

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Geoff, you are indeed correct that the final third of Rufus King's life includes some of the most important and dramatic episodes. The scope of the JAR ends in 1805,…
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I found your article very interesting and the facts told clearer than some other writings I have read. My ancestor Thomas Morgan, from the Johnstown, New York area, is said…
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Great article and information! Further delving into Gary's earlier question. Certainly Col. Leslie was apprehensive about sending soldiers down to the wharf during the event. In the days leading up…