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.
31 Jan 1776 Cambridge, MA New England Indians talk with Gen Washington about supporting Americans in protecting New England. Speeches were made by Sachems, chiefs & warriors of the Caughnawaga, St. Johns & Passamaquoddy tribes of Canada. #RevWar#History#AmRev
28 Jan 1777 Westchester, NY William Duer, signer of Declaration, pens a letter to Gen Washington vouching for Mr. Sackett, who he sends to discuss various actions to secure Westchester from British control and to help squeeze the British garrison in NYC. #RevWar#History#AmRev
22 Jan 1781 Morrisania, NY (Bronx) Lt Col William Hull attacks a Loyalist outpost commanded by Lt Col James de Lancey. The rebels withdraw after inflicting 50 casualties and taking 50 prisoners and suffering 18 casualties. #RevWar#History#AmRev
19 Jan 1770 NYC The first instance of open aggression between opposing forces in America occurred in the Battle of Golden Hill, months before the Boston Massacre. Sons of Liberty fought with regulars and Loyalists after the 4th Liberty Pole was cut down. #RevWar#History#AmRev
13 Jan 1770 NYC, the British 16th Regiment, tried to blow up the Liberty Pole on the “Fields.” Sons of Liberty reacted with violence & the regulars were delayed but not undaunted in their intent. #RevWar#History#AmRev