Lars D. H. Hedbor
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Leading novelist of the American Revolution, loving husband & father, accomplished at doing many things adequately.
15 Sep 1776
British armada arrives at NYC, completing the occupation and dealing a heavy blow to the American rebellion.
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British armada arrives at NYC, completing the occupation and dealing a heavy blow to the American rebellion.
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September 15, 2026 at 1:24 PM
15 Sep 1776
British armada arrives at NYC, completing the occupation and dealing a heavy blow to the American rebellion.
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British armada arrives at NYC, completing the occupation and dealing a heavy blow to the American rebellion.
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14 Sep 1776
General Court at Watertown, MA blocks sale of two black prisoners, rules they be treated as other POWs.
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General Court at Watertown, MA blocks sale of two black prisoners, rules they be treated as other POWs.
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September 14, 2026 at 1:37 PM
14 Sep 1776
General Court at Watertown, MA blocks sale of two black prisoners, rules they be treated as other POWs.
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General Court at Watertown, MA blocks sale of two black prisoners, rules they be treated as other POWs.
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13 Sep 1777
British General Burgoyne crosses the Hudson River near Saratoga, but will find his intended path toward Albany blocked by American forces.
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British General Burgoyne crosses the Hudson River near Saratoga, but will find his intended path toward Albany blocked by American forces.
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September 13, 2026 at 1:56 PM
13 Sep 1777
British General Burgoyne crosses the Hudson River near Saratoga, but will find his intended path toward Albany blocked by American forces.
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British General Burgoyne crosses the Hudson River near Saratoga, but will find his intended path toward Albany blocked by American forces.
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12 Sep 1780
Skirmish between Loyalist and Patriots at Cane Creek, NC is a prelude to Battle of King's Mountain.
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Skirmish between Loyalist and Patriots at Cane Creek, NC is a prelude to Battle of King's Mountain.
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September 12, 2026 at 1:48 PM
12 Sep 1780
Skirmish between Loyalist and Patriots at Cane Creek, NC is a prelude to Battle of King's Mountain.
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Skirmish between Loyalist and Patriots at Cane Creek, NC is a prelude to Battle of King's Mountain.
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10 Sep 1779
USS Morris surprises and captures HMS West Florida in Battle of Lake Pontchartrain.
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USS Morris surprises and captures HMS West Florida in Battle of Lake Pontchartrain.
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September 10, 2026 at 1:37 PM
10 Sep 1779
USS Morris surprises and captures HMS West Florida in Battle of Lake Pontchartrain.
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USS Morris surprises and captures HMS West Florida in Battle of Lake Pontchartrain.
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8 Sep 1781
Last major battle of Revolution in Carolinas at Eutaw Springs, SC; British Pyrrhic victory.
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Last major battle of Revolution in Carolinas at Eutaw Springs, SC; British Pyrrhic victory.
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September 8, 2026 at 1:58 PM
8 Sep 1781
Last major battle of Revolution in Carolinas at Eutaw Springs, SC; British Pyrrhic victory.
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Last major battle of Revolution in Carolinas at Eutaw Springs, SC; British Pyrrhic victory.
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7 Sep 1776
American submersible the Turtle attempts first submarine attack in history; fails for lack of practice for the substitute operator.
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American submersible the Turtle attempts first submarine attack in history; fails for lack of practice for the substitute operator.
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September 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM
7 Sep 1776
American submersible the Turtle attempts first submarine attack in history; fails for lack of practice for the substitute operator.
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American submersible the Turtle attempts first submarine attack in history; fails for lack of practice for the substitute operator.
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6 Sep 1781
Traitor Benedict Arnold orders burning of entire city of New London, Connecticut to destroy supplies.
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Traitor Benedict Arnold orders burning of entire city of New London, Connecticut to destroy supplies.
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September 6, 2026 at 1:19 PM
6 Sep 1781
Traitor Benedict Arnold orders burning of entire city of New London, Connecticut to destroy supplies.
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Traitor Benedict Arnold orders burning of entire city of New London, Connecticut to destroy supplies.
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5 Sep 1781
French block British from evacuating troops at Yorktown in Battle of the Capes.
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French block British from evacuating troops at Yorktown in Battle of the Capes.
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September 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM
5 Sep 1781
French block British from evacuating troops at Yorktown in Battle of the Capes.
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French block British from evacuating troops at Yorktown in Battle of the Capes.
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September 3, 2026 at 1:36 PM
2 Sep 1769
Benjamin Franklin warns against the dangers of "law enforcement" antagonizing an already hostile people.
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Benjamin Franklin warns against the dangers of "law enforcement" antagonizing an already hostile people.
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September 2, 2026 at 1:34 PM
2 Sep 1769
Benjamin Franklin warns against the dangers of "law enforcement" antagonizing an already hostile people.
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Benjamin Franklin warns against the dangers of "law enforcement" antagonizing an already hostile people.
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1 Sep 1774
British General Gage raids powder magazine in Charles-Town, Massachusetts, triggering "Powder Alarm."
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British General Gage raids powder magazine in Charles-Town, Massachusetts, triggering "Powder Alarm."
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September 1, 2026 at 1:28 PM
1 Sep 1774
British General Gage raids powder magazine in Charles-Town, Massachusetts, triggering "Powder Alarm."
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British General Gage raids powder magazine in Charles-Town, Massachusetts, triggering "Powder Alarm."
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31 Aug 1778
British officers Col. Simcoe & Lt. Col. Tarleton ambush party of Mohican Indians, killing 30-40.
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British officers Col. Simcoe & Lt. Col. Tarleton ambush party of Mohican Indians, killing 30-40.
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August 31, 2026 at 1:39 PM
31 Aug 1778
British officers Col. Simcoe & Lt. Col. Tarleton ambush party of Mohican Indians, killing 30-40.
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British officers Col. Simcoe & Lt. Col. Tarleton ambush party of Mohican Indians, killing 30-40.
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30 Aug 1776
Washington refuses to entertain General Howe's offer of reconciliation following defeat at New-York.
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Washington refuses to entertain General Howe's offer of reconciliation following defeat at New-York.
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August 30, 2026 at 1:19 PM
30 Aug 1776
Washington refuses to entertain General Howe's offer of reconciliation following defeat at New-York.
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Washington refuses to entertain General Howe's offer of reconciliation following defeat at New-York.
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29 Aug 1779
Sullivan defeats Iroquois and Loyalist forces at Newtown in upstate New-York, setting the stage to complete the destruction of British-allied Iroquois settlements.
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Sullivan defeats Iroquois and Loyalist forces at Newtown in upstate New-York, setting the stage to complete the destruction of British-allied Iroquois settlements.
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August 29, 2026 at 1:21 PM
29 Aug 1779
Sullivan defeats Iroquois and Loyalist forces at Newtown in upstate New-York, setting the stage to complete the destruction of British-allied Iroquois settlements.
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Sullivan defeats Iroquois and Loyalist forces at Newtown in upstate New-York, setting the stage to complete the destruction of British-allied Iroquois settlements.
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28 Aug 1775
First USS Enterprise, a captured British sloop, embarks on expedition into Canada; fails at Quebec City.
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First USS Enterprise, a captured British sloop, embarks on expedition into Canada; fails at Quebec City.
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August 28, 2026 at 1:33 PM
28 Aug 1775
First USS Enterprise, a captured British sloop, embarks on expedition into Canada; fails at Quebec City.
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First USS Enterprise, a captured British sloop, embarks on expedition into Canada; fails at Quebec City.
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27 Aug 1776
British are victorious at Battle of Brooklyn Heights, but fail to capture American military commanders.
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British are victorious at Battle of Brooklyn Heights, but fail to capture American military commanders.
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August 27, 2026 at 1:48 PM
27 Aug 1776
British are victorious at Battle of Brooklyn Heights, but fail to capture American military commanders.
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British are victorious at Battle of Brooklyn Heights, but fail to capture American military commanders.
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26 Aug 1779
3500 American forces depart Ft Sullivan to complete destructive sweep through Haudenosaunee in New-York.
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3500 American forces depart Ft Sullivan to complete destructive sweep through Haudenosaunee in New-York.
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August 26, 2026 at 1:43 PM
26 Aug 1779
3500 American forces depart Ft Sullivan to complete destructive sweep through Haudenosaunee in New-York.
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3500 American forces depart Ft Sullivan to complete destructive sweep through Haudenosaunee in New-York.
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25 Aug 1780
The "Swamp Fox" Francis Marion rescues 150 prisoners, only 3 of whom opt to return to the American Army.
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The "Swamp Fox" Francis Marion rescues 150 prisoners, only 3 of whom opt to return to the American Army.
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August 25, 2026 at 1:46 PM
25 Aug 1780
The "Swamp Fox" Francis Marion rescues 150 prisoners, only 3 of whom opt to return to the American Army.
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The "Swamp Fox" Francis Marion rescues 150 prisoners, only 3 of whom opt to return to the American Army.
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August 24, 2026 at 1:33 PM
20 Aug 1776
Washington asks Gen, John Sullivan to relieve the ill Gen. Nathaniel Greene in defense of Long Island.
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Washington asks Gen, John Sullivan to relieve the ill Gen. Nathaniel Greene in defense of Long Island.
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August 20, 2026 at 1:44 PM
20 Aug 1776
Washington asks Gen, John Sullivan to relieve the ill Gen. Nathaniel Greene in defense of Long Island.
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Washington asks Gen, John Sullivan to relieve the ill Gen. Nathaniel Greene in defense of Long Island.
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19 Aug 1779
Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee successfully leads daring raid on British at Paulus Hook, New-Jersey.
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Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee successfully leads daring raid on British at Paulus Hook, New-Jersey.
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August 19, 2026 at 1:50 PM
19 Aug 1779
Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee successfully leads daring raid on British at Paulus Hook, New-Jersey.
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Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee successfully leads daring raid on British at Paulus Hook, New-Jersey.
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18 Aug 1780
Americans & British clash in two different places in SC, with a victory -- and a defeat -- for each.
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Americans & British clash in two different places in SC, with a victory -- and a defeat -- for each.
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August 18, 2026 at 1:34 PM
18 Aug 1780
Americans & British clash in two different places in SC, with a victory -- and a defeat -- for each.
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Americans & British clash in two different places in SC, with a victory -- and a defeat -- for each.
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17 Aug 1775
Major Roche, "bearing a large purse of Gold," raises recruits in Cork, Ireland for American effort.
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Major Roche, "bearing a large purse of Gold," raises recruits in Cork, Ireland for American effort.
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August 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM
17 Aug 1775
Major Roche, "bearing a large purse of Gold," raises recruits in Cork, Ireland for American effort.
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Major Roche, "bearing a large purse of Gold," raises recruits in Cork, Ireland for American effort.
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16 Aug 1777
At Battle of Bennington, Vermont militia, aided by Massachusetts troops, wipe out force of 800 Hessians.
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At Battle of Bennington, Vermont militia, aided by Massachusetts troops, wipe out force of 800 Hessians.
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August 16, 2026 at 1:19 PM
16 Aug 1777
At Battle of Bennington, Vermont militia, aided by Massachusetts troops, wipe out force of 800 Hessians.
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At Battle of Bennington, Vermont militia, aided by Massachusetts troops, wipe out force of 800 Hessians.
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