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Journals, Pension Records, People, The War Years (1775-1783) May 25, 2020 May 20, 2020

Memorial Day: Recovering the Service of William Tiller, American Soldier

by Michael J. F. Sheehan

Every now and then, one comes across a pension application of an old soldier that includes extraordinary detail. Occasionally the application includes a journal…

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Conflict & War, People, The War Years (1775-1783) April 30, 2019 April 30, 2019

Delaware’s Colonel John Haslet (1727–1777)

by Kim Burdick

Born in Straw Dungiven, County Londonderry, Ireland,[1] thirty-year-old John Haslet was the young, widowed minister of Ballykelly Presbyterian Church. Arriving in America in 1757, he…

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Conflict & War, People, The War Years (1775-1783) March 28, 2019 March 28, 2019

Henry Champion: An Officer Resigns

by Michael J. F. Sheehan

Some people are drawn to flame, perhaps just a momentary fascination, but it can get one scolded, especially by the Commander-in-Chief. “I had just…

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1. Rand Mirante A Visit to Fort Mifflin on the Delaware

Thanks very much for the correction! The Second RI also participated in the successful defense of Fort Mercer, but they were sent in under Colonel Angell as reinforcements for the…
2. Joe Cerreto William Dickens, John Rose, and William Turnbull: Soldiers of the 1st New York Regiment

Another great job Phil! As a former 1st Yorker, now a 2nd Yorker, this article was of great interest to me. As usual, well researched. Thanks and keep 'em coming!…
3. Pip A “Truly Noble” Resistance: The Sons of Liberty in Connecticut

I read your article with great interest especially the section on Benedict Arnold. While you immediately painted Arnold as the "infamous traitor" and left the impression he was evil from…