"The plates are of paintings made by Mr. Gerald Cobb ... [for The colour of chivalry, by H. B. Pereira] To complement these pictures a completely new text has been written by various heraldic and historical experts."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-258) and indexes.
Contents
A peace treaty is signed, the war begins -- British intrigues in Congress -- The British capture of Philadelphia -- Occupied Philadelphia : the British move in -- The Major John Clark Jr. spy ring -- Occupied Philadelphia : the British move out -- Chasing a fox -- Commuter spies : New York and Philadelphia -- Spies along the Susquehanna River : Lancaster, Muncy, and York -- The traitor and the merchant -- Pittsburgh : Pennsylvania's frontier -- European adventures -- More British intrigues in Congress.
Summary
Philadelphia played a key role in the history of spying during the American Revolution because it was the main location for the Continental Congress, was occupied by the British Command, and then returned to Continental control. Philadelphia became a center of spies for the British and Americansas well as double agents. George Washington was a firm believer in reliable military intelligence; after evacuating New York City, he neglected to have a spy network in place: when the British took over Philadelphia, he did not make the same mistake, and Washington was able to keep abreast of British troop strengths and intentions. Likewise, the British used the large Loyalist community around Philadelphia to assess the abilities of their Continental foes, as well as the resolve of Congress. In addition to describing techniques used by spies and specific events, such as the Major Andre episode, Nagy has scoured rare primary source documents to provide new and compelling information about some of the most notable agents of the war, such as Lydia Darragh, a celebrated American spy.An important contribution to Revolutionary War history, Spies in the Continental Capital: Espionage Across Pennsylvania During the American Revolution demonstrates that intelligence operations on both sides emanating from Pennsylvania were vast, well-designed, and critical to understanding the course and outcome of the war.
v. : maps (part fold.) diagrs., geneal. tables., 25 cm.
Notes
Each volume has special t.p.
LCHS has v.9 - American colonial documents to 1776.
First published 1955, reprinted 1968.
Includes bibliographies.
African American resources at Lancaster ounty Historical Society
Contents
v.l. c.500-1042.--v. 2. 1042-1189, edited by D.C. Douglas and G.W. Greenaway.--v. 3. 1189-1327.-v. 4. 1327--1485.--v. 5. 1485-1558.--v. 6. 1558-1603.--v. 7. 1603-1660.--v. 8. 1660-1714, edited by A. Browning.--v. 9.American colonial documents to 1776, edited by M. Jensen.--v. 10. 1714-1783, edited by D.B. Horn and M. Ransome.--v. 11. 1783-1832.--v. 12.pt.1. 1833-1874, edited by G.M. Young and W.D. Handcock; pt.2. 1874-1914.
The charter of Pennsylvania (4 March 1681).--William Penn: Some account of the province of Pennsilvania (1681).--William Penn: Preface to the first Frame of Government (1642).--The Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges (28 October 1701).--Pennsylvania Flour Inspection Law (20 March 1725).--Pennsylvania law regulating conditions on immigrant ships (27 January1750).--Protest of German Quakers against slavery (18 April 1688).--Benjamin Franklin: proposals relating to the education of youth in Pennsylvania (1749).--Henry Melchior Muhlenberg: account of the Paxton Boys (1-7 February 1764).--Matthew Smith and James Gibson: remonstrance of the Pennsylvania frontiersmen (13 February 1764).--Philadelphia opposition to the tea act.--Pennsylvania assembly instructions against independence (9 November 1775).
