“They are by no means such Troops, in any respect, as you are led to believe of them from the [Accounts] which are published.”[1] So declared General George Washington to his cousin, Lund Washington, nearly two months into his command of the newly formed Continental Army outside Boston. Appointed by the Continental Congress on June […]| Journal of the American Revolution
Major General William Heath General William Heath was an excellent administrator. Versed in military training from his militia leadership role during the French and Indian War, he was loyal, hardwo…| Revolutionary War Journal
Summary: Coming up with a national currency that would retain its value and be suitable to pay soldiers in the Continental army was a major challenge during the Revolutionary War. The post The Value of a Dollar appeared first on The American Miracle.| The American Miracle
In celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re focusing on key events in the history of independence. Today’s post looks at the early months of the Second Continental …| Pieces of History
