Little is known about the life of Philip Tanner, but he is infamous for his death.
John Quincy Adams' Role in the American Founding
John Quincy Adams had an astonishing political and diplomatic career that spanned decades and accomplished much during the formative years of the Early Republic.
From the Mason-Dixon to the US Mint - David Rittenhouse Leaves His Mark
If you thought David Rittenhouse’s academic career was impressive, prepare for a laundry list of tasks he undertook for the creation of the United States.
The Revolutionary Astronomy of David Rittenhouse
David Rittenhouse was one of the leading scientists during the American Founding.
The Dissent of the Pennsylvania Minority
Dissent of the Pennsylvania Minority was published by the Anti-Federalist who were outvoted at Pennsylvania’s ratification convention.
Rebecca Minot Prescott Sherman's Revolutionary Flags
Rebecca Minot Prescott designed the Connecticut State Flag.
Samuel Wyllys and the First Company Governor's Foot Guard
Samuel Wyllys was the creator of Connecticut’s First Company Governor’s Foot Guard.
William Bingham Plays Arms Dealer in the Caribbean
William Bingham was arguably the wealthiest young man in North America during the Founding of the United States.
The Killing of Cornelius Wynkoop
Cornelius Wynkoop was a Colonel in the American Revolution who was killed by one of his slaves.
The Letters of Centinel - Samuel Bryan's Anti-Federalism
The Letters of Centinel were a series of Anti-Federalist Papers published by Samuel Bryan.
Orphan's Courts at the American Founding
Orphan’s courts were an important means of willing estates and providing guardianship for minors at the birth of the United States.
Joseph Wood's Controversial Promotion
Joseph Wood fought as a Colonel in the Invasion of Canada before receiving appointment to the Continental Congress.
Paul Hamilton Prepares the Navy for 1812
Paul Hamilton was the third Secretary of the Navy in the United States.
Abel James Persuades Franklin to Write His Autobiography
Abel James persistently advocated for Ben Franklin to write his now-famous autobiography.
Montezuma's Sarcastic Approval of the Constitution
Montezuma was the pen name of an Anti-Federalist whose sarcastic support of the Constitution is absolutely hilarious.
America's Second Capital - Henry Fite's House
The first time the Continental Congress fled from Philadelphia, they took up residence in the Henry Fite House.
Manasseh Cutler Speaks on the Associates' Behalf
Manasseh Cutler was a Massachusetts Patriot Minister who played an important part in establishing the Northwest Territory.
The Anonymous John DeWitt Argues For Reflection
John DeWitt is the pen name of an anonymous author who urged caution early in the Constitutional Ratification Debates.
Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson Fights For Her Land Back
Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson was a writer who helped change the view of female property ownership in Revolutionary Philadelphia.
The Poorly Received Social Critique of Rebecca Rush
Rebecca Rush is a woman who we know very little about but her book, Kelroy, is an interesting view of social climbing in Philadelphia at the onset of the War of 1812.