The Battle of Princeton, fought on the 3rd of January 1777, was a significant engagement during the American Revolutionary War. It followed closely after the Battle of Trenton and was part of George Washington’s bold and successful campaign to revive the morale of the Continental Army and supporters of independence. After suffering defeats in New York, General George Washington and… Read More »3 January 1777 The Battle of Princeton
One unfortunate circumstance occurred on this occasion , which created considerable embarrassment , and deranged the plan of operations . Major General Lee , was ordered by the Commander in Chief , to advance and attack the enemy’s rear , so soon as a proper opportunity should offer . Having approached very near , instead of engaging , he suffered… Read More »“addressed General Lee, in language which implied censure”
On the 15th of June 1775, George Washington was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the recently established Continental Army. He was heading to Boston from Philadelphia, when he entered New York on the 25th of June. There was a procession through the streets of the city. People, Alexander Hamilton and Hercules Mulligan among them, were cheering the head of the American army.… Read More »25 June 1775 George Washington amd William Tryon arrive in New York on the same day
Dear Sir, I am now set down to write to you on a subject of importance, and of no small embarrassment to me. My son – in – law and ward, Mr. Custis, has, as I have been informed, paid his addresses to your second daughter, and, having made some progress in her affections, has solicited her in marriage. (George… Read More »A subject of importance, and of no small embarrassment
Did you know, that Donna Zakowska designed the costumes for three different productions set in the era of the American Revolutionary War? John Adams (2007), the HBO miniseries with Paul Giamatti in the titular role. Sons of Liberty (2015), a 3-part tv series on History Channel, focusing on the young (therefore trendy, fancy and sexy, as usual) Samuel Adams, played… Read More »3 George Washingtons, 1 costume designer
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