Caleb Haskell Diary – May 1775
The following was written by Caleb Haskell (born July 1, 1754 – died January 12, 1829), a fifer from Newburyport, Massachusetts.
May 5th, 1775. — At Newburyport, enlisted in the … Continue reading →
A Revolutionary War Privateer Journal
Mill Prison, England is where hundreds of American sailors were held. Extensive research reveals that several men kept nearly day to day journals of their time at Mill. This journal … Continue reading →
Battle of Lexington (2 Views)
British View
To the best of my recollection about 4 o’clock in the morning being the 19th of April, the five front companies were ordered to load, which they did.” … Continue reading →