William Franklin

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Features November 1, 2017 October 29, 2017

The Connecticut Captivity of William Franklin, Loyalist

by Louis Arthur Norton

War, an odious invention of man, attempts to portray the enemy as subhuman, unworthy of normal sympathy. Civilized societies respected the sanctity of human…

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Politics During the War (1775-1783) February 11, 2015 August 28, 2016

Governor Franklin Makes His Move

by Thomas Fleming

New Jersey Governor William Franklin is one of the forgotten major players in the American Revolution. By the fall of 1775, he was the…

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1. Damien Cregeau Alexander Clough: Forgotten Patriot Spymaster

Dear Charles, Echoing my friend Ken's review of your feature, I too was impressed with your research on Clough, and like Ken, feel that it's important to keep a proper…
2. Charles Dewey Alexander Clough: Forgotten Patriot Spymaster

Mr. Daigler, Thank you for your kind words. My intention was not to value Clough's work over that of Tallmadge and the Culper Ring, but to demonstrate that before Tallmadge…
3. Ken Daigler Alexander Clough: Forgotten Patriot Spymaster

Mr. Dewey deserves credit for his comprehensive research on Clough, and his activities in gathering intelligence for Washington. It was an article not only well researched, but also well written…