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Potomac Raids: April 1781

Mike Cecere, 7thVirginia Regiment Adapted From In This Time Of Extreme Danger: Northern Virginia In The American Revolution Virginians were very anxious in the early months of 1781. The arrival of a British expeditionary force in January under the infamous American traitor, Benedict Arnold, shocked the state. Arnold’s movements along the James River and his…

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“So much for a Scotch Prize.” Paramus, New Jersey, 23 March 1780

by John U. Rees The winter of 1779-80 was the worst of the War for Independence, indeed the entire century, and General George Washington’s chief concern was finding sufficient food, clothing, and blankets for his troops. Despite the severe weather, numerous small actions occurred during the time of the Continental Army winter cantonment near Morristown,…

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The Continental Soldier: Winter 2004 Newsletter

Greetings – Donah Zack Crawford, Editor
Caught in the Web – Donah Zack Crawford
Take Care Part One – Jeff Lambert, Chairman
Take Care Part Deux – Jeff Lambert, Chairman
Southern Dept Report – Herb Puckett
Mid Atlantic Dept Report – George Radecsky
Mid Atlantic Report Part Deux – Patrick Jordan
Northern Dept Report – Bob Balcius