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for "North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783"
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19589
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Through historical research the author attempts to quantify the number of loyalists in North Carolina during the American Revolution. From this, the author also tries to ascertain how many were convicted and types of punishment charged to loyalists.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 3 Issue 4, Oct 1926,
p575-590, f
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19669
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Moravian doctrine discourages members of the community from fighting in wars. During the American Revolution the state's Moravians, especially older individuals, avoided war either by pardons from the English Parliament or by paying somebody else to serve in their place. Though some citizens viewed the Moravian brethren as cowardly, this group of people served troops throughout the war by feeding and caring for wounded soldiers.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 9 Issue 1, Jan 1932,
p1-21, f
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19671
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This first installment is a reprint of a British orderly Book which covers military operations and orders from August 28, 1780 through March 20, 1781. Sections specific to North Carolina include: Cornwallis' march across the state, the Guilford Court House Campaign, and some coverage of the British retreat from Wilmington.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 9 Issue 1, Jan 1932,
p57-78, f
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19675
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This second installment is a reprint of a British orderly Book which covers military operations and orders from August 28, 1780 through March 20, 1781. Sections specific to North Carolina include: Cornwallis' march across the state, the Guilford Court House Campaign, and some coverage of the British retreat from Wilmington.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 9 Issue 2, Apr 1932,
p163-186, f
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19677
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This third installment is a reprint of a British orderly Book which covers military operations and orders from August 28, 1780 through March 20, 1781. Sections specific to North Carolina include; Cornwallis' march across the state, the Guilford Court House Campaign, and some coverage of the British retreat from Wilmington.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 9 Issue 3, July 1932,
p273-298, f
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19678
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Certificates printed during the American Revolution functioned to replace hard currency which, for North Carolina, was largely depleted by 1780. The article carefully reviews Colonial and State Records of North Carolina as wells as diaries and minute books from the Moravian Church of Salem to better understand the legislation and distribution of certificates within the state.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 9 Issue 3, July 1932,
p229-241, f
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19681
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This fourth installment is a reprint of a British orderly Book which covers military operations and orders from August 28, 1780 through March 20, 1781. Sections specific to North Carolina include: Cornwallis' march across the state, the Guilford Court House Campaign, and some coverage of the British retreat from Wilmington.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 9 Issue 4, Oct 1932,
p366-392, f
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19960
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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.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 23 Issue 2, April 1946,
p119-141, f
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20279
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In the mid-19th century, Benson J. Lossing traveled to North Carolina to create a series of engravings that detailed the Revolutionary War in the state.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 35 Issue 1, Jan 1958,
p11-19, il, por
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20428
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During the American Revolution, the British came to North Carolina when the Colonial armies crossed the Catawba River and began the retreat to the Dan River. During this time, the arrival of British troops to the Moravian settlements at Bethania, Bethabar, and Salem caused anxiety and heavy losses in livestock, forage, and provisions. To provide for the losses, the acting Commissary A. Knect wrote reimbursement tickets to those residents who supplied the British with supplies.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 37 Issue 4, Oct 1960,
p477-487, f
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20613
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The article reviews the role of Committee of Public Safety in the Wilmington-New Hanover area during the Revolutionary War. Committee members were entrusted to contain British Governor Martin and squelch Highlander loyalties to the British Crown. The author documents the connection between the Committee's decisions and outcomes of two important events: The Battle of Moore's Creek (1776) and the Highland rising at Cross Creek (1776).
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 41 Issue 1, Jan 1964,
p21-33, f
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21169
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From its home port of Edenton, North Carolina the brig 'Fair American' was to make war on British shipping during the American Revolution as a privateer. During its maiden voyage, it was taken by a British frigate and its crew imprisoned at Forten Gaol near Gosport, England. While in Forten Gaol, the crew of 'Fair American' participated in one of the largest prisoner escapes of the American Revolution. About 60 sailors escaped the prison in a tunnel dug into a nearby house, while most were recaptured within days, the captain and lieutenant of 'Fair American' made it back to Boston and back into military service for the war.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 45 Issue 4, Oct 1968,
p349-356, f
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21234
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The Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge, February 27, 1776, was a complete victory for the Patriots over the Scottish Highlanders and their Tory allies. It gave a tremendous morale boost to the other colonies. Desperately needed equipment was captured, including 35 guns, 1,500 excellent rifles, and medicine and surgical supplies. The Patriots also captured 800 prisoners. Significantly, the Patriot victory brought an end to royal rule in North Carolina.
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21240
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This paper examines essays written by James Iredell of Edenton, North Carolina during the American Revolution. The essays in question analyzed the origins of the conflict between England and its colonies and included his recommendations for restoring a peaceful coexistence between the two parties.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 49 Issue 2, Apr 1972,
p127-145, il, por, f
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21242
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Known as 'the Samuel Adams of North Carolina' for his anti-British sentiment and activities, Cornelius Harnett was also a delegate to the Continental Congress during the Revolutionary War. His contributions to the American cause have given him minor fame in American history as an early statesman.
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North Carolina Historical Review
(NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 49 Issue 3, July 1972,
p229-241 , il, por, f
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