Monthly Archives: December, 2011
Cold Christmas
New England troops had a cold Christmas in 1777 at Valley Forge. Most of us are familiar with the story—ragged, cold, hungry troops encamped in tents and tiny huts amid … Continue reading
What’s in a Pocket?
Lucy Lockett lost her pocket Kitty Fisher found it Not a penny was there in it Only ribbon round it The best “pocket” history I know of on the web … Continue reading
Fire Cake & Water: Soldiers’ Winter Part III
Perception is reality, but how does a soldier’s own reality color his perception? For Jeremiah Greenman of the 2nd Rhode Island, who had marched to Quebec on Arnold’s expedition of … Continue reading
Wild goose-foot paddle boat chase
A recent reference inquiry led to a partially successful search for information on a twelve ton boat fitted out by carpenter Elijah Ormsbee of Providence with a steam engine constructed … Continue reading
