Award-winning author of historical fiction with a dash of sci-fi. My blog, Yankee Doodle Spies, profiles the people, places & things of the Revolutionary War.
8 Jun 1780 Charleston, SC Gen Henry Clinton sails for NYC, confident that the southern strategy is on track to subdue the Carolinas. He left Gen Charles Cornwallis as theatre commander. #RevWar#History#AmRev
6 June 1767 NYC After a 6-month hiatus, Gov Henry Moore calls the New York Assembly, after receiving assurances the Quartering Act would be approved & funded. #RevWar#History#AmRev
4 Jun 1781 Charlottesville, VA. Capt Jack Jouette warns Gov Jefferson & VA Assembly just before Lt Col Banastre Tarleton’s column rides into town. A few Assemblymen are captured (incl Daniel Boone) but Jefferson & most escape. #RevWar#History#AmRev
1 Jun 1779 Philadelphia, PA Court-martial of Benedict Arnold convenes. Charged with Malfeasance, Misusing government wagons, illegally buying & selling goods, & showing favoritism to British Loyalists. Overall, he was charged with 13 counts of misbehavior. #RevWar#History#AmRev