In Cato I, an anonymous author flatters the reader with acknowledgements that they are capable of making an informed decision on whether or not to ratify the Constitution.
Recruiting Canada - Fleury Mesplet's French Canadian American Revolution
Fleury Mesplet was a Frenchman who assisted the Continental Congress in their attempts at recruiting Canada to become the 14th State.
The Father of Black Freemasonry - Prince Hall
Prince Hall was a Black Patriot who supported the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War but focused most of his life toward the abolition of slavery.
Arthur Lee Gets Jealous And Starts Rumors
Arthur Lee was a Foreign Minister during the Revolutionary War who helped secure an alliance with France despite frequently clashing with his fellow American Diplomats.
The Tragic Patriotism of Ann Fisher Miller
Despite great personal loss, Ann Fisher Miller played host to the Continental Army on multiple occasions.
The 1776 Burning of New York City
On September 20, 1776, less than three months after the Declaration of Independence was signed, a fire broke out in New York City.
The Burning of Falmouth - Mowat's Revenge
Early in the Revolutionary War, British Officer Henry Mowat took revenge on Falmouth, Massachusetts (now Portland, Maine) by burning it to the ground.
Cato (Anti-Federalist) - Introduction
Cato was the pseudonym of an anonymous Anti-Federalist author publishing in New York during the Constitution’s Ratification Debates.
Samuel Thompson's War - Maine Enters The Revolution
Samuel Thompson led rebel Patriots in modern day Portland, Maine in a standoff with the British just after Lexington and Concord.
Holding Washington's Bible - Samuel Allyne Otis
Samuel Allyne Otis was the first Secretary to Congress and still holds the record for longest time in that position.
Richard Henry Lee and His Two Resolutions
Before recommending independence, Richard Henry Lee made a name for himself attacking the Stamp Act.
Edward Rutledge and the Staten Island Peace Conference
Edward Rutledge was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence.
The Top 100 American Founders (2021 Edition)
A subjective list of the top 100 American Founders.
Chief Justice John Rutledge Tries To Kill Himself
John Rutledge was at the Stamp Act Congress, attendee at the First Continental Congress, first Governor of South Carolina, a signer of the Constitution and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
The Observations of Federal Farmer - A Summary
An overview of the Essays of Federal Farmer, one of the most important Anti-Federalist during the Constitution’s Ratification Debates.
Fulwar Skipwith and The Republic of West Florida
Fulwar Skipwith was the first and only Governor of the independent nation of West Florida.
Samuel Ward Jr. Loses His Ship
After serving in the Continental Army, Samuel Ward set up a merchant firm which helped the United States establish relationships around the world.
Nathaniel Prime Stocks The Erie Canal
Nathaniel Prime was one of the most important early money men in the United States.
The Snow Campaign - Richard Richardson Introduces the South to Revolution
Richard Richardson was the first man to lead a campaign in South Carolina at the outset of the Revolutionary War.
James Schureman and the Annapolis Convention
James Schureman was one of the few Delegates to attend the much underappreciated Annapolis Convention