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    Bear

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    1. Hello Bison, I couldn't find any hallmarks, but my eyes aren't the best. I made some more pics and I'll keep looking. thanks, barry
    2. I think Arnold received 20,000 pounds along with his new British rank. He must of thought he needed to earn some of it by raiding Connecticut. I'm not sure how much Miss Shippen pushed for the change but she did arrange the meeting with the British Major Andr?. I just can't see Arnold taking advice from his much younger wife. It was Andr? an d his feeling of being betrayed by the American command that convinced Arnold to switch. The averge American soldier got screwed daily and most stayed with the army. They didn't run off and join the British. General Arnold's story has to be one of the saddest during the American Revolution. How about General Charles Lee. He had one heck of a military career(not during the revolution), but was he also a traitor. Wiki Photo of Shippen
    3. General Benedict Arnold(1741-1801) I was wondering what you would do if you were in General Benedict Arnold's position in 1780. Would all the disrespect turn you. thanks, barry These are some of the major reasons for his switch. In 1775 Arnold would join Ethan Allen and capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British. Allen would leave Arnold out of his report to Congress and claim the victory for himself. This would be the first blow to Arnold's honor. In 1777 Arnold would join Horatio Gates and win a crucial victory over the British at Saratoga. Arnold would take charge on the field and win the day for the Americans while receiving a serious wound to the leg. Again Arnold would be left out of the report made to Congress by Gates. This would be the second blow to Arnold's honor. In 1778 the British evacuated Philadelphia and George Washington put Arnold in military charge of the city. The Governor of Pennsylvania wanted civilian politicians to run the city and demanded that Washington remove Arnold or Pennsylvania would end all aid to the army. The Governor charged Arnold in 1779 with various corruption charges and Washington's hands were tied. Arnold ask that the charges be brought immediately up for court martial but this was denied by Washington. This would be Arnold's the third blow to Arnold's honor. Arnold demanded a court martial to clear the charges, writing to Washington in May 1779, "Having become a cripple in the service of my country, I little expected to meet ungrateful returns". In 1780 Arnold would be fighting for the British.
    4. Napoleon had alot of problems. Stomach, Butt, Mental, Arsenic, Alcohol, ect... Here is a nice article on his death. http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/na.../c_arsenic.html
    5. I wonder if they also needed Hammers. Boards & Nails What a way to fight a war. :cheers:
    6. At the date of this letter, a British squadron under Sir Guy Carleton was advancing on Lake Champlain toward the American forces at Fort Ticonderoga. From October 11 to 13, a small American fleet led by Benedict Arnold had valiantly challenged the British in the battle of Valcour Island, but it had ultimately been defeated. With the British bearing down on Ticonderoga, General Schuyler here seeks needed supplies. The letters from George Washington that Schuyler mentions are probably two that were written on October 10 and 11. In these, Washington replied to Schuyler?s requests for boards and nails, and reported on a visit to his headquarters by two Caughnuaga chiefs. Fortunately, soon after this, Schuyler would have some breathing room to strengthen his forces and his position. Although Arnold?s naval operation had failed in the short run, it had so delayed and dismayed Sir Guy Carleton that soon after, on November 4, he abandoned his expedition and retreated back to St. Johns and Montreal for the winter. thanks, barry
    7. Hello, My newest addition. A letter by New York General Philip Schuler. The letter is to Colonel Richard Varick who would later serve as an aide to Benedict Arnold and as a secretary to George Washington. Captain [Richard] Varick, Saratoga [NY], 16 October 1776. The Letter from Congress only enclos?d the Resolution you have seen; and those from General Washington contained no Intelligence but what you have had, except that we are not to expect any Nails either from Philadelphia or New York. You will therefore call upon Mr. Trumbull for Five Thousand Dollars, and request Capt. Torrey to take Charge of the Money, and repair to Boston to purchase all he can get, and immediately to forward them to you in Carriages. Inclosed is a Letter for the Selectmen. Desire Mr. Renselaer to send up all the nails he possibly can, twenty four penny will be most wanted. (Signed) Ph. Schuyler Desire the Committee to continue collecting all the Boards they possibly can, and to get the Timber to the River Side, that both may be pushed down, as soon as the Obstacles that now prevents its being sent are removed. Mr. Renselaer must send the nails tomorrow, and the Iron I mentioned to him.? The last sentence here was added to the letter in Schuyler?s own hand. thanks, barry
    8. Here is a website that list the Texans who fought at San Jacinto. Texas A & M University Aggies http://www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/sjvetsunit.htm Volunteer Infantry Company B (from 1st Regiment) Captain A. Richard Roman Private Hugh Miller
    9. They both look good too me. The L?gion d'honneur looks to be the 'July Monarchy' (1830-1848). Maybe a non officer version. thanks, barry
    10. I read that they found the items in a box out in a parking lot. :banger:
    11. I hope to have this one soon. Republic of Texas On the 27th day of June 1836 before me Benjamin C. Franklin Judge in & for the district of Brazos appeared Hugh Miller Late of Capt Romans Camp. 1st Regt Texas Army ? and required a certificate of Citizenship; Now let it be known to all whom it may in any with concern that the said Hugh Miller is a Citizen of the Republic of Texas and as such entitled to the rights, privileges, & benefits granted & secured to citizens by the laws of the Republic. The Evidence whereof I sign this Instrument with assisting witnesses the day & year above written. Private Hugh Miller, of Captain A. Richard Roman?s 1st Regiment, had fought at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. Miller was killed at Quintana, Brazoria County, in 1837.
    12. I found a few more things today. USS Oklahoma Letter
    13. Ditto HenkWillem Here are some of my other documents. http://www.jeanlannes.com/collection-americana thanks, barry
    14. Hello, If this is the wrong section please move. Any idea on this uniform & maybe a year. thanks, barry
    15. Hello, Very nice document. I've only seen this type heading after the Austrian Campaign in 1809. thanks, barry
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