Otho Williams

Battles, Diaries and Journals, Primary Sources, The War Years (1775-1783) July 27, 2023 July 27, 2023

The Journal of Thomas Anderson, Delaware Regiment, Part 2, April 1781–April 1782

by Joseph Lee Boyle

Thomas Anderson’s journal, covering May 1780 through April 1782, has been lost, but a nineteenth century transcription resides in the Peter Force Collection of…

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Autobiography and Biography, Battles, Politics During the War (1775-1783), The War Years (1775-1783) April 11, 2023 April 10, 2023

Hero to Zero? Remembering Horatio Gates

by Mike Matheny

Between heroes like George Washington and villains like Benedict Arnold, the Revolutionary War was full of historical actors of all stripes. But one man…

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1. Vic DiSanto Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

Good job, I always enjoy reading about the rank and file Phil. I like the image of the boat and sailors too.
2. Joe Cerreto Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

Nice job, Phil! Always interesting to read about the daily grind of fighting. The big battles are important but just as important on the nasty little firefights going on all…
3. Alan Archambault Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

Fascinating article with great information on the men who manned the spy boats. I particularly enjoy articles that explore the lives of the participants in the fight for American Independence.