Benjamin Hawkins was a Revolutionary War veteran who made a name for himself negotiating with Native Americans on behalf of the United States.
John Page Explains His Change Of Heart
John Page was an original member of the US House of Representatives as well as a Governor of Virginia.
Mann Page Defends A Slave Against Treason For The Wrong Reason
Mann Page was a member of the House of Burgesses during the onset of the American Revolution.
Federal Farmer VIII - The Benefits of Nobility
In Federal Farmer VIII an Anti-Federalist author compares England to Rome in an attempt to analyze how representation should work in a free society.
From Conspirator to Secretary of War - The Life of John Armstrong, Jr.
John Armstrong, Jr. was one of the main players in the Continental Army’s Newburgh Conspiracy. Then, thirty years later, he was Secretary of War during the War of 1812.
The 'Hero of Kittanning' - John Armstrong, Sr.
John Armstrong, Sr. was a friend of General Washington whose engineering background and military experience played a large role in supporting the Continental Army.
A Career Hampered by Blindness - James Reed
James Reed was going to be a Brigadier General in the Continental Army when he lost his sight.
Jeremiah Van Rensselaer Can't Help Reclaim Land
Jeremiah Van Rensselaer was an original member of the US House of Representatives and a Lieutenant Governor of New York.
Jonathan Dayton Sits At The Big Boys' Table
Jonathan Dayton was the youngest signer of the US Constitution.
Robert R. Livingston - The Chancellor
Robert R. Livingston was involved with declaring independence, Washington's oath of office, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Federal Farmer VII - Persuasion or Force
In Federal Farmer VII an Anti-Federalist author asks just how representative the House of Representatives actually is.
Betsy Patterson Marries French Royalty...Kind Of
Betsy Patterson was a wealthy woman who married into the Bonaparte Family.
Making Cases - The Rise of Henry Brockholst Livingston
Henry Brockholst Livingston started his long career as an Officer in the Revolutionary War and ended on the United State Supreme Court.
Shearjashub Bourne - John Adams' Last Client
Shearjashub Bourne was an early member of the United States House of Representatives and the last client of John Adams.
A Spy in Tailor's Clothing - Hercules Mulligan
Hercules Mulligan was an American spy who used his tailor shop to obtain information from British Officers.
America's Favorite Double Agent - James Wilkinson
James Wilkinson was the Senior Officer of the US Army and Governor of the Louisiana Territory…while acting as a secret agent for Spain.
Hugh Mercer and the Flying Camp
Hugh Mercer was one of the earliest Brigadier Generals in the Continental Army.
Federal Farmer VI - Pretend Federalists
In Federal Farmer VI, the Anti-Federalist Farmer returns after a lengthy hiatus to give a general (if somewhat rambling) review of the Constitution and the problems of ratification.
John Filson Puts Cincinnati (and Daniel Boone) on the Map
John Filson was a Continental Army veteran whose writings about Kentucky made it a popular destination for people moving to the frontier.
Gideon Granger Segregates The Post Office
Gideon Granger was the longest serving Postmaster General in American history.