David Wooster was a Major General in the Connecticut Militia who gave his life for his country.
Designing America - Pierre Eugene du Simitiere Translates Letters to Canada
Pierre Eugene du Simitiere was a Philadelphia artist who contracted with the Continental Congress on several occasions to help create America’s image.
Sarah Livingston Jay Takes Washington by the Hair
Sarah Livingston Jay was an important social leader both during the American Founding and during the peace talks leading up to the Treaty of Paris.
We're Still Talking About Appointments? - Federalist #77
In Federalist #77, Alexander Hamilton concludes his discussion about the powers of the President of the United States.
James Patton Brings the First Thoroughbred to the New World
James Patton brought the first thoroughbred horse into the future United States.
Founding Taxman - Joseph Neville and the Whiskey Rebellion
Joseph Neville attempt to collect taxes from farmers in western Pennsylvania began the tension which led to the Whiskey Rebellion.
Return Jonathan Meigs' Raid - The Battle of Sag Harbor
Return Jonathan Meigs was a Continental Army officer who commanded one major attack against the British…the Battle of Sag Harbor.
Richard Henderson, The Transylvania Company and the Cumberland Compact
Richard Henderson was a Founder of both Kentucky and Tennessee.
Presidential Appointments - Federalist #76
In Federalist #76 Alexander Hamilton discusses the process by which political appointments are made.
Elias Dayton Forties the Mohawk Valley
Elias Dayton was essential in fortifying Upstate New York during the Revolutionary War.
William Irvine Settles State Debts
William Irvine was one of three commissioners who settled the Revolutionary War debts assumed by the States.
William Crawford's Expedition Suffers a Gruesome End
William Crawford was a longtime friend of George Washington whose service on in the Continental Army ended with a brutal execution.
John Stark and the Battle of Bennington
John Stark was one of the most important Revolutionary Generals from New Hampshire.
Balancing the Power of Treaties - Federalist #75
In Federalist #75 Alexander Hamilton refutes arguments against the method by which treaties are created under the Constitution.
Tennessee's First Congressman - Andrew Jackson
Future President Andrew Jackson was Tennessee’s first Congressman…during the George Washington Administration.
Andrew Jackson's Revolutionary War
A look at future President Andrew Jackson’s experiences during the Revolutionary War.
Andrew Porter Powders Yorktown
Andrew Porter was an important Captain of Artillery during the Revolutionary War.
Swift Pardons and One Commander - Federalist #74
In Federalist #74 Alexander Hamilton discusses the President’s position as the sole head of the military as well as his power to pardon.
Leonard Van Buren Supplies Arnold's Makeshift Navy
Leonard Van Buren’s greatest contribution to the Patriot Cause were his efforts to secure supplies for Navy being constructed on Lake Champlain.
Dorothy Quincy's Destination Wedding
Dorothy Quincy married a leading rebel right as the American Revolution took off.