American Revolutionary War . Quote of the Day
“excepting only from the benefit of such pardon, Samuel Adams and John Hancock”
On June 12, 2023 by trappedinthe18thIn this exigency of complicated calamities, I avail myself of the last effort within the bounds of my duty, to spare the effusion of blood; to offer, and I do hereby in his Majesty’s name, offer and promise, his most gracious pardon in all who shall forthwith lay down their arms, and return to the
American Revolutionary War . On this day
12 June 1777 – Arthur St. Clair arrives in Ticonderoga
On June 12, 2023 by trappedinthe18thThe former commander, General Anthony Wayne left Fort Ticonderoga in April. General St. Clair (a Scotland-born veteran of the British army from the French and Indian War, who joined the Continental Army in January 1776) arrived with 2500 men in three brigades under Generals Alexis Roche de Fermoy, John Paterson, and Enoch Poor. However, more