#battle of Lexington and Concord

[tallmadgeandtea]

GOOOD MORNING MASSACHUSETTS

[todaysdocument]

We John Hoar, John Whithead, Abrah. Garfield, Benjamin Munroe Isaac Parks, William Hosmer, John Adams, Gregory Stone, all of Lincoln in the County of Middlesex Mass Bay, all of lawfull age, do testify and say, that on Wednesday last, we were assembled at Concord in the morning of said Day in Consequence of information received, that a Brigade of Regular Troops, were on their march to the said Town of Concord, who had killed six men at the Town of Lexington;  About an hour afterward we saw them approaching to the number as we apprehended of about Twelve hundred on which we retreated to a hill about Eighty Rods back and the said Troops then took Possession of the Hill where we were first Posted, presently after this we saw the Troops moving towards the North Bridge, about one mile from the said Concord Meeting House, we then immediately went before them and passed the Bridge just before a party of them, to the number of about two hundred arived [sic]; they there left about one half of their two hundred at the Bridge and proceeded with the rest towards Col. Barretts about two miles from the said Bridge;  we then seeing several fires in the Town, thought the Houses in Concord were in danger & Marched towards the said Bridge, and the Troops that were stationed there observing our approach marched back over the Bridge & then took up some of the Plank, we then hastened our March towards the Bridge, and when we had got over the Bridge they fired on our men, first three Guns one after the other, & then a Considerable Number more, and then & not before, (having orders from our Commanding Officer not to fire till we were fired upon) we fired upon the Regulars and they Retreated on their Retreat through the Town Lexington to Charlestown they ravaged & destroyed private property burnt three Houses, one Barn & one Shop.

Deposition #14 by John Hoar et al. Regarding the Events of April 18 and 19, 1775 at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 4/23/1775

Immediately after the incidents at Lexington and Concord, MA, of April 19th, 1775, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress lead by Dr. Joseph Warren, ordered that depositions be collected from eyewitnesses to the battles. These would be sent to Colony Agent Benjamin Franklin in England in order to garner popular support for the colonials, and they were also sent to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. These are preserved today among the Papers of the Continental Congress at the National Archives.  

This and other accounts of the battles at Lexington and Concord are available and transcribed in the National Archives Catalog.

More eyewitness accounts for the 240th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord!

[librarienne]

Old North Bridge, site of the Battle of Lexington and Concord Concord, MA

[jtem]

[suleikazuleika]

I would like to spend an entire night on an old battlefield, particularly Gettysburg. But Concord is much closer.

[todaysdocument]

…on the Evening of the Eighteenth of April Instant being on the Road between Concord & Lexington and All of us mounted on Horses we were about ten of the Clock suddenly surprized by Nine Persons whom we took to be Regular Officers who Rode up to us Mounted and Armed each having a Pistol in His Hand, and after Putting, Pistols to our Breasts and seizing the Bridles of Our Horses, they swore that if we Stirred another Step We should be all Dead Men…

Deposition #1 of Solomon Brown, Jonathan Loring and Elijah Saunderson of Lexington, Massachusetts Regarding the Events of April 18 and 19, 1775 at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 4/25/1775

Immediately after the incidents at Lexington and Concord, MA, of April 19th, 1775, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress lead by Dr. Joseph Warren, ordered that depositions be collected from eyewitnesses to the battles. These would be sent to Colony Agent Benjamin Franklin in England in order to garner popular support for the colonials, and they were also sent to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. These are preserved today among the Papers of the Continental Congress at the National Archives.  

This and other accounts of the battles at Lexington and Concord are available and transcribed in the National Archives Catalog.

Watch for more eyewitness accounts on the 240th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord!

[deborabuerk-the-write-stuff]

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere: A Revolution Begins

The Semiquincentennial of the American Revolution, Part One. The American Revolution, a pivotal event in history, was a time of great change and upheaval in the United States. It marked the birth of a new nation and set the stage for the principles of democracy and freedom we hold dear today. Friday, 18 April 2025, a momentous day that marked the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride…

[padowski109]

Novel celebrates 250th anniversary of the start of The War for Independence

Novel celebrates 250th anniversary of the start of The War for Independence

Next year, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of The Declaration of Independence - actually celebrating the founding of the United States of America. But this year represents the 250th anniversary of the beginning of The War for Independence. And that war started with The Battle of Lexington and Concord.

That battle is the basis for my novel, "The Ghost of Lexington and Concord." It's written for young adults but, I believe, all freedom loving Americans will appreciate the story of three teens helping a ghost from that battle to solve a two-and-a-half-century old mystery. Of course, the question is whether they will survive the adventure.

The book is on Amazon, if you'd like to check it out. If you'd like, you can use this link: https://bit.ly/4h0NVpX

[keywestlou]

LISTEN MY CHILDREN AND YOU SHALL HEAR OF THE MIDNIGHT RIDE OF PAUL REVERE.....

Research and writing all day yesterday for me. I was in the mood.

Wednesday night while at Macaws I spoke with Doug. Doug is a tour guide at Hemingway House. A history buff.  Somehow Sudbury, Massachusetts became part of the conversation.

Doug spouted out a ton of historical facts. I could not keep up. Yesterday, part of my research involved Sudbury.

The British were surprised by the colonial opposition at Lexington and Concord. They literally ran back to Boston and safety. On the way, Sudbury residents put upon them. They shot from the woods and otherwise sniped at the Redcoats.

Sudbury’s other Revolutionary War exploits too many to list. However, recognized. Sudbury’s ZIP Code is 01776. Some say because of its assistance in the Revolutionary War. Others, disagree.

The Wayside Inn stands in Sudbury. Purportedly, the oldest operating inn in the Unite States. Built and run by the Howe family for many years.

Henry Ford lived off and on in the 1930’s and 1940’s in Sudbury. In 1923, he purchased and restored the Wayside Inn. Then donated the Inn to a charitable foundation that operates it to this day.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a book of poems titled Tales of Wayside Inn. Published in 1863.  A poem within was titled Tales Of A Wayside Inn. An immortal phrase part of the poem: “Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.”

Henry Ford a continuing benefactor to Sudbury. He moved the Redstone Schoolhouse from Sterling to Sudbury. The Redstone Schoolhouse is reputed to be the school in the nursery rhyme Mary Had A Little Lamb.

Sudbury definitely an historical site. I thank Doug for bring it to my attention.

It will be one year September 10 that Irma hit the Florida Keys. A category 4 in certain parts. Almost a year later, Irma’s destructive violence still with us.

People remain without furniture and appliances. The non-profit Farm Share and Monroe County’s Long Term Recovery Group will be providing in Marathon on Irma’s September 10 anniversary date free furniture and appliances for those in need. Individuals and families in disaster case management programs.

The Key West Bight jetty has been an eye sore since September 10. Broken boats and debris were thrown upon the jetty. Cleanup began this eek. It is anticipated it will take til the end of September to complete the cleanup.

Nostalgia time. Days of old return. Sonic Drive-In expects to open this week. Like drive-ins following World War II. The drive-in procedure involving a girl coming out to the car to take your order, return with it, place it on a tray hung on an open windowed door, and you enjoyed.

Sonic marks a return of the yesteryear drive-in. A new one constructed on North Roosevelt Boulevard. Sixteen parking slots. Carhops taking your order. Eat in the car or at outdoor tables.

When MacDonald’s opened in the 1950’s, there were no indoor tables. You ordered at an outside window and ate in the car. Back in those days there was a Kewpee chain. One in Utica. Terrific cheeseburgers and thick shakes. Ate in the car. Carhops taking the order and returning with it.

Many times, we would take the burgers and shakes and drive to another spot to eat them. A parking location. Generally, the Eagle in Utica. Called the Eagle because there was a statue of one on a park top hill. We would dine and then neck. Nothing more. Kissing was as far as it went in those days.

Labor Day Weekend is upon us. Key West will be full. Glad the tourists will be returning in large numbers. The town has been quiet the past few weeks.

I mentioned a few days ago that lizards had now joined iguanas in the Florida Keys. Not knowing much about lizards, I assumed they were similar to iguanas in appearance and size. I was wrong.

A lizard established itself in the back yard of a family home in Davie this week. Seven feet long, estimated 150 pounds. Does not want to leave. Avoids capture.

A Monitor lizard. The family has been advised not to be concerned. Monitor lizards are not known to  attack people.

Needless to say, the family are not happy campers.

Venezuela not the only South American country having financial problems. Argentina’s economy ready to topple. Inflation 25.4 percent, interest rates 60 percent. Banks low on reserve money.

Something I never knew. Sandy Koufax a great baseball pitcher. A Hall of Famer.

He began in 1955. From 1955 through 1961, his record was 36 wins, 51 losses. Not Hall of Fame numbers.

Then he got hot. He only played another 5 years because of an elbow injury. In those 5 years, he made his mark as one of baseball’s great pitchers. He walked only 2.1 per game. Threw 3 no hitters. Won 4 World Series games. Cy Young pitcher 3 years. In 1965, struck out 382.

A late bloomer!

Enjoy your day!

  LISTEN MY CHILDREN AND YOU SHALL HEAR OF THE MIDNIGHT RIDE OF PAUL REVERE….. was originally published on Key West Lou

[jtem]

[nathanielmauger]

July 27, 2018

  Final Jeopardy Category:

  American History

  Final Jeopardy Clue:

  The last survivor of this battle that started a war died in 1854 & more men marched at his funeral than fought with him

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  Final Jeopardy Answer / Question:

  Battle of Lexington (and Concord)

Final Jeopardy 7-27-2018 July 27, 2018   Final Jeopardy Category:   American History   Final Jeopardy Clue:   The last survivor of this battle that started a war died in 1854 & more men marched at his funeral than fought with him   Scroll Down   Final Jeopardy Answer / Question:   Battle of Lexington (and Concord)

[todaysdocument]

I John Parker, of lawful Age, and Commander of the Militia in Lexington, do testify & declare that on the 19th Instant, in the morning, about one of the Clock, being informed that there were a Number of Regular Officers riding up and down the Road, Stopping and insulting People as they passed the Road, and also was informed that a Number of Regular Troops were on their March from Boston, in order to take the Province Stores at Concord, ordered our Militia to meet on the Common in said Lexington, to consult what to do, and concluded not to be discovered nor meddle or make with said Regular Troops (if they should approach) unless they should insult or molest us - and upon their sudden Approach I immediately ordered our Militia to disperse and not to fire - Immediately said Troops made their Appearance and rushed furiously, fired up-on and killed eight of our Party, without receiving any Provocation therefor from us, John Parker

Deposition of Captain John Parker Concerning the Battle at Lexington, 4/25/1775

On April 19, 1775, Capt. John Parker of the Lexington militia gave this account of the battle of Lexington, Massachusetts. After confronting the British Regulars, Parker ordered his men “to disperse and not to fire.” Suddenly a shot rang out, fired by an unknown person; the British reacted by firing, killing eight of Parker’s men.  (via DocsTeach)

Immediately after the incidents at Lexington and Concord, MA, of April 19th, 1775, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress lead by Dr. Joseph Warren, ordered that depositions be collected from eyewitnesses to the battles. These would be sent to Colony Agent Benjamin Franklin in England in order to garner popular support for the colonials, and they were also sent to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. These are preserved today among the Papers of the Continental Congress at the National Archives.  

This and other accounts of the battles at Lexington and Concord are available and transcribed in the National Archives Catalog.

Watch for more eyewitness accounts on the 240th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord!

[jtem]

[todaysdocument]

I Edward Thoroton Gould of his Majesty's own Regiment of Foot being of lawful age, do testify and declare that on the evening of the 10th Instant under the orders of Genl Gage I embarked with the LIght Infantry & Grenadiers of the Line commanded by Col Smith & landed on the Marshes of Cambridge from whence we proceeded to Lexington; on our arrival at that place we saw a body of provincial troops armed to the number of about sixty or seventy men, on our approach they dispersed and soon after firing began, but which party fired first I cannot exactly say, as our Troops rush'd on shouting, huzzaing previous to the firing, which was continued by our Troops so long as any of the provincials were to be seen.  From thence we marched to Concord on a Hill near the Entrance of the Town.  We saw another Body of provincials assembled, the light Infantry Companies were ordered up the Hill, to disperse them on our approach they retreated towards Concord.  The Grenadiers continued the road under the Hill toward the Town.  Six Companies of light Ingantry were ordered down to take possession of the Bridge, which the provincials retreated over; the company I commanded was one, three companies of the above detachment were forward about two miles, in the mean time the provincial Troops returned to the number of about three or four hundred. We drew up on the Concord side of the Bridge, the provincials came down upon us, upon which we engaged and gave them first fire: This was the first Engagement after the one at Lexington; a continued firing from both parties lasted thro' the whole day; I myself was wounded at the attached of the bridge, I am now treated with the greatest humanity and taken all possible care of by the provincials at Medford. Medford, April 25th 1775. Edwd Thoroton Gould Lieut Kings own Regt

Deposition #20 by Edward Thoroton Gould of His Majesty's Own Regiment of Foot Regarding the Events of April 18 and 19, 1775 at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 4/25/1775

Immediately after the incidents at Lexington and Concord, MA, of April 19th, 1775, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress lead by Dr. Joseph Warren, ordered that depositions be collected from eyewitnesses to the battles, including prisoner of war British Lt. Edward Thoroton Gould. These would be sent to Colony Agent Benjamin Franklin in England in order to garner popular support for the colonials, and they were also sent to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. These are preserved today among the Papers of the Continental Congress at the National Archives.  

This and other accounts of the battles at Lexington and Concord are available and transcribed in the National Archives Catalog.

Watch for more eyewitness accounts on the 240th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord!