This site is one of the best I have seen for diaries, documents and other first hand accounts of 100's of U.S. historical events. I know it will be off topic for some lists, but I think(opinion) it has tons of interesting historical information, that might help someone Michelle Safirstein <beans@rocketmail.com> wrote: To: Candyman@yahoogroups.com From: Michelle Safirstein <beans@rocketmail.com> Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 04:47:44 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Candyman] Surrender at Yorktown 1781 **First Hand Account “CARLISLE, May 1st, 1781.- The Pennsylvania Line, after the revolt and discharge of the men, last winter, were reduced to six regiments; the officers ordered to different towns within the State to recruit. An appomtment of ensign in the 7th had been obtained for me in August last; the 7th and 4th were incorporated, and under command of Lt.Col. Comt. William Butler, rendezvoused at this place-companies now about half full.” http://odur.let.rug.nl/%7Eusa/D/1776-1800/war/denny.htm __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com To Unsubscribe email: Candyman-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Yahoogroups URL: http://www.yahoogroups.com/community/Candyman SPONSORED LINKS Family genealogy Family history genealogy Genealogy family search Genealogy family tree Friend family Family --------------------------------- YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group "Candyman" on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Candyman-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. --------------------------------- "Be nice to your enemies. It messes with their head." proud member of the IBSSG --------------------------------- Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page