Arguably among the most, if not the most “journalized” expedition in military history, Sullivan-Clinton’s officers journals are now going online.
A Must See: Erkuries Beatty’s “forgotten” Journal on Van Schaick’s destruction of Onondaga, site of the central council fire, in April of 1779, the first phase of the Campaign.
From George Washington to Major General John Sullivan, 31 May 1779 Sir, The expedition you are appointed to command is to be directed against the hostile tri...
Simeon DeWitt Central NY Military Tract
“21st. this morning set of about Day Break on the same line of march and went about 6 Miles when we halted, Capt. Graham with his Compy. was sent forward as ...
In 1779, General George Washington suspended the colonial war against England and moved to extinguish the Haudenosaunee (Six Nations Iroquois) with his “Sull...
