Boston 1775

History, analysis, and unabashed gossip about the start of the American Revolution in New England.

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Showing posts with label Samuel Talcott. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Samuel Talcott. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

“After the steed is stolen Shut the Stable Door”

Yesterday I related , with the help of Dr. Robert A. Selig, how Samuel Talcott, Jr. , sent his enslaved young man Addam off to Jeremiah Wa...

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

“I dont want the fellow but I want Money”

Earlier this month Dr. Robert A. Selig shared an interesting document on Facebook . It may also have appeared in one of the reports Selig ...

Monday, May 23, 2016

A Celebration Turned Tragic in Hartford

On 23 May 1766, the town of Hartford, Connecticut , celebrated the repeal of the Stamp Act with a day of thanksgiving. Church bells rang, c...

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