| 1 | Author: | Sullivan, Thomas, 1755- | Requires cookie* |
| Title: | Journal of the operations of the American War | ||
| Dates: | 1778-1779 | ||
| Abstract: | In beautiful script, these two volumes track the history of Thomas Sullivan, a non-commissioned British soldier, during his time fighting in the American Revolution. Sullivan's journal records the evacuation of Boston, the New Jersey campaign, and the occupation of Philadelphia. Sullivan often gives detailed accounts of various towns he visits, such as Halifax, Boston, Princeton, and Brunswick. The journal ends in 1778, when Sullivan deserted the British Army and joined the Continental Army, serving under Nathanael Greene. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.973.3.Su5 | ||
| Extent: | 1 volume(s) | ||
| Topics: | American Revolution | Military History | ||
| Genre: | Autobiography | Diaries | Military Records | Travel Narratives and Journals | ||
| Subjects: | Brandywine, Battle of, 1777 | Bunker Hill, Battle of, 1775 | Germantown, Battle of, 1778 | Great Britain. Army -- Regiment of Foot, 49th (1743- ) | Irish -- United States | Long Island, Battle of, 1776 | Monmouth, Battle of, 1778 | New Jersey Campaign, 1776-1777 | Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778 | Red Bank, Battle of, 1777 | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1776-1783 | White Plains, Battle of, 1776 |
