Caesar Augustus Rodney was involved with several high-profile court cases during the early years of the Republic. Additionally, he played a major role in the shaping of the Monroe Doctrine.
Francis Mallory's Last Stand At Waters Creek
Francis Mallory was a Virginia Militia Colonel who died bravely standing up for his rights and who’s story has never properly been told.
Federalist #17 - Alexander Hamilton - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #17 Alexander Hamilton discusses the Anti-Federalist fear that one person could too easily accumulate power.
Henry Dearborn - Jefferson's Secretary of War
For the better part of fifteen years, Henry Dearborn was the most powerful military man in the United States of America.
Henry Dearborn's Firsthand Account
Henry Dearborn was a Continental Army Officer who’s journals are an extremely valuable firsthand account of the Revolutionary War.
Alexander Scammell Executes A Spy
Alexander Scammell spent several years as Adjutant General of the Continental Army.
Peleg Wadsworth and the Disaster at Penobscot Bay
Peleg Wadsworth was Adjutant General for the State of Massachusetts during the Revolutionary War.
William Wadsworth Makes Cobblestone Trendy
William Wadsworth was an American Founder on the New York frontier.
Federalist #16 - Alexander Hamilton - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #16 Alexander Hamilton discusses how the United States under the Articles of Confederation were destined for a civil war.
The First American Adventurer - John Ledyard
John Ledyard was one of the first Americans who could truly be considered an explorer.
William Ledyard and The Fort Griswold Massacre
William Ledyard was killed during a slaughter of American troops at the end of the Revolutionary War.
Salem Poor Rejoins A Desegregated Continental Army
Salem Poor was an African American soldiers in the Continental Army who distinguished himself for service in the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Christopher Ludwick - Baker General of the Continental Army
Christopher Ludwick was a simple Philadelphia gingerbread baker who held a very unique position in the Continental Army.
Issac Smith - Partisan Politics in Early New Jersey
Isaac Smith spent two decades on the New Jersey Supreme Court before getting caught up in the difficult politics of Jeffersonian Era.
George Frost Joins The Governor's Council
George Frost was an important player in the creation of New Hampshire’s Revolutionary Government.
Federalist #15 - Alexander Hamilton - Federalist Fridays
In Federalist #15 Alexander Hamilton discusses well known problems with the Articles of Confederation.
Israel Putnam Drops Plow And Goes To War
Israel Putnam was one of the first men chosen as a Major General in the Continental Army.
Asa Barns' Tavern Welcomes America's Friends
Asa Barns was a Connecticut Tavern Keeper during the American Revolution.
Nathaniel Pendleton Holds A Bloody Hamilton In His Arms
Nathaniel Pendleton was Alexander Hamilton’s number two during the nation’s most famous duel.
William P. Van Ness Helps Burr Receive Satisfaction
William P. Van Ness was one of only two people to witness the shooting of Alexander Hamilton.