Silas Wheeler was twice captured during the Revolutionary War, spending prison time on two different continents.
Eleazer Oswald Accidentally Starts The Retreat at Monmouth
Eleazer Oswald was an Artillery Commander in the Continental Army when he accidentally ruined the career of Charles Lee.
Eleazer McComb Waits Around in Congress
Eleazer McComb was a leader of Revolutionary Delaware whose time in the Continental Congress sheds an interesting light on the problems which would later lead to the Constitutional Convention.
Thomas Hunt Flandrau Goes Into Business With Burr
Thomas Hart Flandrau was a young man who spent a brief time sharing a law practice with Aaron Burr.
The First Chaplain of the US Senate - Samuel Provoost
Samuel Provoost was the first Chaplain of the United States Senate.
The British Evacuation of New York City
On November 25, 1783, the British Army evacuated NYC permitting George Washington a triumphant return and finally closing out the Revolutionary War.
George Taylor - The Indentured Servant Who Signed The Declaration
George Taylor was the only former indentured servant to sign the Declaration of Independence.
William Short - Jefferson's First Disciple
William Short was the 3rd US Minister to France, 2nd Minister to the Netherlands and 2nd Minister to Spain, later retiring to a life as a prominent abolitionist.
The South Asian Mistress of Aaron Burr
Mary Emmons was an Indian woman who eventually settled on the other side of the world and had two children with Aaron Burr.
Treasuress-General of The Ladies Association - Esther Reed
Esther Reed was Treasuress-General of the Ladies Association and oversaw the collection of donations for the Continental Army.
Cato VI - The Constitution's Burden on Average Citizens
In Cato VI an Anti-Federalist author discusses issues with the apportionment of taxes and representation in the US Constitution.
The Slave at the Head of the Continental Army - Billy Lee
Billy Lee was one of George Washington’s slaves who, despite his condition of servitude, became a central and important figure for the Continental Army.
Revolutionary Family Man - Alexander Spotswood
Alexander Spotswood was a veteran of the Revolutionary War who married Elizabeth Washington, a niece of the Commander-in-Chief who grew up at Mount Vernon.
Lund Washington Hosts The British at Mount Vernon
Lund Washington was a cousin of General George and the caretaker of Mount Vernon who was visited by the British during the Revolutionary War.
Supreme Court Justice Bushrod Washington Inherits Mount Vernon
Bushrod Washington was a nephew of President George who served on the US Supreme Court.
William Washington's Quaker Gun
William Washington was a Cavalry Colonel during the American Revolution and a second cousin to General George.
Cato V - Insufficient Representation
In Cato V, an Anti-Federalist author completes his discussion on the presidency and moves on to criticize both houses of Congress.
The Turbulent Life of Sacagewea
Sacagawea was a young Native American woman who is famous for being a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Temporary Freedom - York and the Corps of Discovery
York was the one Black man who joined the Corps of Discovery in their journey to the Pacific Ocean.
Bureaucracy Ruins Meriwether Lewis
After leading the Corps of Discovery, Meriwether Lewis became Governor of Upper Louisiana…and died under mysterious circumstances.