The Fry-Jefferson Map was one of the most important surveys of the 18th century.
All in Stories
Westell Willoughby Recommends a Third Term for Jefferson
Westell Willoughby, Jr. was a physician in Upstate New York who served in the early House of Representatives.
Seth Pomeroy Resolves the Massachusetts Seniority Crisis
Seth Pomeroy was the first man appointed Senior Brigadier General in the Continental Army.
The George Baylor Massacre
George Baylor was an aide-de-camp for General Washington.
Creating Maine - Superintendent of Eastern Indians John Allan
John Allan was Superintendent of Eastern Indians during the Revolutionary War.
The Death of a President's Son - Charles Adams' Alcoholism
Charles Adams was the third child of President John Adams.
In The Service of My Country- Washington and the Newburgh Conspiracy
Near the end of the Revolutionary War, George Washington put a stop to a conspiracy which might have overthrown the Continental Congress.
We are all Republicans, We are all Federalists - Thomas Jefferson's Inauguration
During Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address issued the famous quote, “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists.”
The Youngest American Ever Executed - Hannah Ocuish
Hannah Ocuish was the youngest person executed in the history of the United States.
Pierse Long and the Battle of Fort Ann
Pierse Long was a Continental Army Colonel who led soldiers in the Battle of Fort Ann.
George Gilmer Replaces Jefferson and Declares Independence
George Gilmer was Thomas Jefferson’s personal physician.
Thomas Conway's Cabal
Thomas Conway is most famous for an attempt to oust George Washington as Commander-in-Chief during a cabal which bears his name.
Peter Stephen Du Ponceau Speaks in Many Tongues
Peter Stephen Du Ponceau was a French teenager who came to the United States and helped drill the Continental Army.
Joseph Spencer Doesn't Ride in Rhode Island
Joseph Spencer was one of the original Brigadier Generals in the Continental Army.
James Nicholson Give Hamilton the Apology he Wants
James Nicholson was the Senior Captain in the Continental Navy.
Inspector General Philippe Coudray Gets Murdered by a Horse
Philippe Coudray was a Frenchman who came to fight with the Continental Army and was appointed Inspector General.
The Adventures of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton
Elizabeth “Eliza” Schuyler Hamilton is now one of the most famous figures in American history, yet few know about the adventurous side of her personality.
The French Mourn Franklin and Hilarity Ensues
When France sent a letter of condolences to the US after Ben Franklin died, a hilarious string of events unravelled while trying to determine who was allowed to open it.
Don't Go West, Old Man - Eliphalet Dyer and the Susquehanna Company
Eliphalet Dyer was a Connecticut Founder who is most well known for his involvement with the Susquehanna Company.
The Groton Riots - Job Shattuck's First Rebellion
Job Shattuck was a Continental Army veteran who participate in two rebellions in Massachusetts.