Richard Caswell

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Critical Thinking, Strategy, The War Years (1775-1783) September 24, 2020 September 25, 2020

The Mysterious March of Horatio Gates

by Andrew Waters

Following the American surrender at Charleston on May 12, 1780, the Continental Army’s “Southern Department” was in disarray. Taken prisoner that day were 245…

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People April 27, 2016 August 28, 2016

Top 10 Patriot Militia Commanders of the Revolutionary War

by Thomas Thorleifur Sobol

Having recently discovered Journal of the American Revolution, I have spent many hours reading through the archive. I particularly enjoy reading the discussions that…

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1. Tim Reese The Spartans of Long Island

Tom, Fascinating stuff. Has your research disclosed positions of PA and MD troops in the vicinity of the Vechte-Courtelyou House (OSH) during the final phase of defense, specifically Atlee's battalion?…
2. Thomas Hogan What Killed Prisoners of War?—A Medical Investigation

Brian - Kudos for your focus on the plight of American prisoners during the Revolution. You have researched the topic thoroughly, and educated us all. I especially commend you for…
3. Dennis Ness The First Efforts to Limit the African Slave Trade Arise in the American Revolution: Part 3 of 3, Congress Bans the African Slave Trade

Three great articles. I have read about slavery during my colonial research. One item I found was the 1688 Germantown Quaker Petition against slavery. The movement started early in soon…