Simon Fraser

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The War Years (1775-1783) September 19, 2013 August 28, 2016

10 Fateful Hits and Misses

by Michael Schellhammer

Military leaders since Alexander the Great have often preferred to command their battle formations from the most forward ranks. “Leading from the front,” as…

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The War Years (1775-1783) September 11, 2013 August 28, 2016

Infamous Skulkers: The Shooting of Brigadier General Patrick Gordon

by Michael Barbieri

Most have heard of Timothy Murphy and the shooting of Brigadier General Simon Fraser. However, how many have heard of Benjamin Whitcomb and the…

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1. Damien Cregeau Colonel Daniel Hitchcock of Rhode Island

Thank you, John. Yes, I've read that passage about Washington thanking Hitchcock, but I was never able to find the actual source for it.
2. Editors Colonel Daniel Hitchcock of Rhode Island

This is indeed James Mitchell Varnum; the text has been corrected.
3. Damien Cregeau Colonel Daniel Hitchcock of Rhode Island

Thank you, Christian! It's Rhode Island-tied, so I'm glad you enjoyed it. Much appreciated, Damien