Semiquincentennial of the American Revolution

[Tidewater]

A British officer, a prisoner in Americans hands, writes to Washington to complain about his treatment. Apparently he is not allowed to carry his sword and this treatment is unacceptable.

250 years ago today, Washington responds: "When I compare the Treatment you have received with that which has been Shewn to those brave American Officers... I cannot help expressing Some Surprize that you Should thus earnestly contest Points of mere Punctilio.”

 

[Tidewater]

On 29 September 1775, Congress decided to send a delegation to travel to see Geo. Washington's the Governor of Connecticut, Massachusetts, the Lt. Gov of Rhode Island, and the council of Massachusetts, and the President of the convention of New Hampshire. The topics are discussion were to be: "the most effectual method of continuing, supporting, and regulating a continental army."
250 years ago today, Congress select Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Harrison, and Thomas Lynch to be that committee.