Category Archives: The Book
Fail! Wait…Just Kidding, Win!
This whole research process is a bit like a roller coaster. So, I recently posted about a man named Leonard Bronck who I thought might have been the Leonard Van Buren I was looking for. The historical society that maintains … Continue reading
Leonard Van Buren Bronck
I have previously uploaded a copy of a letter written to Elizabeth Burgin by one of the officers she helped to escape, a man by the name of Leonard Van Buren. After several days of combing through genealogical records, I … Continue reading
Those Who Died for Our Freedom
Today, we as Americans will fire up the barbeque and spend time with family and friends. We stand a little taller and sing the national anthem, watch spectacular fireworks shows, and swell with patriotic pride. It is a time to … Continue reading
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The Brick Wall of Authenticity
I am standing in front of a gigantic brick wall. I’m standing so close to it, in fact, that I can no longer see each individual brick. I can’t see the cracks in the mortar. I can’t even enjoy the … Continue reading
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The Men She Helped Escape
In her letter giving the account of her escape, Elizabeth Burgin mentions several officers whom she either assisted during their captivity in New York or may even have helped them to escape. Several additional letters exist from these men which … Continue reading
Her First Hand Account – Betrayal and Escape
How did George Washington learn about Elizabeth Burgin? In part from one of his Aides de Camp, Robert Campbell, who had escaped from New York with Elizabeth’s help. Mr. Campbell … Continue reading
Ladies Always Send a Thank You
Some say we have lost much of our civility and good manners thanks to the wonders of the modern age of technology. The once eloquent and flowing thank you notes that were the very demonstration of a fine upbringing, have … Continue reading
It Began with a Letter from the Commander in Chief
The main character of my work-in-progress is a bit of a mystery. She accomplished so much, but so little is known about her. It is only thanks to the amazing archive of letters from our first president, George Washington, and … Continue reading
Heroine of the Revolution
I have a speil that I use to explain to folks why I am writing this book of mine. And as one of my goals is to use this blog to keep myself motivated, I'm going to post it here, … Continue reading
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