In answer to Alexander Hamilton. … Do you think, Sir, that Great Britain is like an old, wrinkled, withered, worn-out hag, whom every jackanapes that truants along the streets may
My Dear Sir,-A few days ago a small expedition was made by the authority of this State aided by detachment of Continental Regulars, to suppress the Tories in the Counties
My colleagues did not reach Versailles till half after eleven o’clock, when, upon sending notice by a servant to Mr. Girard, his servant came with a hackney coach and carried
My Dear Sir, The tories dread a declaration of independency and a course of conduct on that plan more than death. They console themselves with a belief that the southern
The Form of Government, which you admire when its Principles are pure is admirable indeed, it is productive of every Thing, which is great and excellent among Men. But its
Pray Madam, are you for an American Monarchy or Republic? Monarchy is the genteelest and most fashionable Government, and I dont know why the Ladies ought not to consult Elegance
Yesterday, the greatest question was decided, which ever was debated in America, and a greater, perhaps, never was nor will be decided among men. A resolution was passed without one
Trenton is an open town, situated nearly on the banks of the Delaware, accessible on all sides. Our army was scattered along the river for nearly twenty-five miles. Our intelligence
“From George Washington to Martha Washington, 18 June 1775,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/0agm. My Dearest, I am now set down to write to you on a subject, which fills me
“From George Washington to Lund Washington, 10–17 December 1776,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://teachingamericanhistory.org/exyj. I have since [his letter of Dec. 10] moved up to this place, to be more convenient
