Record #:

19960

Author(s):

Alexander, C.B.

Abstract:

On August 25, 1774 the first Provincial Congress met in New Bern and one item of business completed was choosing qualified men to represent the state in Philadelphia at the first Continental Congress. Richard Caswell was one of the men chosen and the author examines Caswell's leadership in this role and later as commander of a regiment in New Bern. The author examines the historical record and personal correspondence to and about Caswell to portray his various roles during the American Revolution.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 23 Issue 2, April 1946, p119-141, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783

Record #:

19961

Author(s):

Dill, Alonzo Thomas, Jr.

Abstract:

Part VI in this series concerning New Bern and all of Craven County focuses solely on New Bern as the colonial capital. The general character of the town consisted of a provincial school, brick courthouse, 100 houses, and 500 residents. New Bern was the capital during the American Revolutionary War and until a 1788 State Convention decided on a new permanent location westward in Wake County. The article describes at length those involved in planning, building, and decorating the governor's palace.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 23 Issue 2, April 1946, p142-171, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775