Everything you've ever wanted to know about the American Revolution
Read letters written by soldiers, politicians, and other people involved in the American Revolution.
“ Editor’s note The following letter was written just after Christmas 1776, after the Battle of Trenton, in which the Continental Army was victorious. George Washington relates to General Alexander…
“ Editor’s note The following is a translation of a Royal Order signed by Jose de Galvez, Minister of the Indies, to Luis de Unzaga, Spanish Governor of Louisiana. Written…
“ Editor’s note The words you are about to read were created in 1785. I say “created” for two reasons. Firstly, there is at least one account that Jones wrote…
“ Editor’s note The following is a series of letters sent by soldiers during the winter at Valley Forge, describing the conditions they were experiencing. We have left these excerpts…