The Revolutionary War in Northeastern Pennsylvania:

The "Wyoming Valley Massacre." On July 3, 1778, a force of well over 1,000 Rangers and Indian warriors, led by Major John Butler, descended the Susquehanna River and attacked the settlements of the Wyoming Valley. After a brave decision to face the invading army, tragedy struck - leaving over 300 settlers dead on the field. Read the account of this tragic event which appeared in "The Boston Gazette and Country Journal" of August 3, 1778, exactly one month after it occurred.

Journal kept by Pennsylvania's Lt. Col. Adam Hubley.
General John Sullivan's Official Report to Congress.
Visit a virtual museum of Revolutionary War documents and artifacts.

Interesting and hard to find information on the battles, personalities and occurrences of the War for American Independence.

Read the short sketch of General Henry Knox which appeared in J. T. Headley's "Washington and His Generals." Written in 1847, this two volume set briefly outlined the lives and accomplishments of General Washington's most trusted commanders. Although this sketch contains many inaccuracies (typical for the era in which it was written), it clearly communicates the character and understated genius of General Henry Knox.

Read General George Washington's:
 

• Newburgh Address.
• Farewell Address to the Armies of the United States.
• Address to Congress on Resigning his Commission.

As the Revolution progressed, the value of State and Continental currency steadily depreciated. This economic crisis would result in numerous financial woes, pushing a successful conclusion to the war seemingly further out of reach. Read an inciteful address to the "PEOPLE of AMERICA" written by "A SOLDIER" during this time of troubles. He offers sound advice regarding the power and responsibilities of the voter, which is just as pertinent today as it was nearly two hundred and twenty years ago. Originally printed in the "New-Jersey Gazette," this address has been taken from the July 5, 1779, edition of Massachusett's colonial newspaper the "Independent Ledger and the American Advertiser."

It is generally acknowledged that were it not for the formal support of His Most Christian Majesty, Louis XVI, our struggle for independence may have ended quite differently. Read a transcript of the Treaty of Alliance with France as it appeared in the British "Gentleman's Magazine" for February, 1779. This issue certainly must have made quite an impression on the inhabitants of Great Britain!

On September 6, 1781, British troops under the command of the infamous traitor Benedict Arnold attacked New London, Connecticut. As one division focused its energies on the reduction of Fort Griswold, on the Groton side of the Thames River, a second, led personally by Arnold, plundered New London. Read reports from the Connecticut Gazette which tell of the "barbaric" treatment of Connecticut's brave citizen soldiers, and the excessive destruction and hardships placed on the shoulders of the inhabitants. Read Brigadier General Arnold's official after action report to Sir Henry Clinton, Commander in Chief of British forces in America, as it appeared in the British "Gentleman's Magazine" for November, 1781.