Thomas Dring

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Illness and Disease, Memoir, Prisoners of War, The War Years (1775-1783) March 11, 2019 March 11, 2019

Walking Skeletons: Starvation on Board the Jersey Prison Ship

by Katie Turner Getty

Eighteen-year-old Andrew Sherburne’s younger brother, Samuel, guided Sherburne into a room away from the rest of the family to help wash and dress him….

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Conflict & War, Illness and Disease, Memoir, Prisoners of War January 10, 2019 January 9, 2019

Death Had Almost Lost Its Sting: Disease on the Prison Ship Jersey

by Katie Turner Getty

“There, rebels, there is a cage for you.”[1] Forced to row under guard of British marines, a boatload of captured American sailors approached the…

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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.