Sounds like arguments about China today?
So war threatened shutting down a trade of 50,000 deerskins a year just in Charleston SC alone. And full out war is coming. August 1759...
Same as it ever was, Debt and Division of labor
"And all the beads we made by hand are nowadays made in Japan." That's a lyric written in the 70s (to a 1959 song) when Japan's economy...
The Walking Purchase of 1737 still a Swindle in 1759 & 2004
On 29 August 1759, Ben Franklin has been in London going on 2 years, presents a petition to the King's Privy Council. Among one of his...
Charles of Naples & Sicily becomes King of Spain
During the year of Miracles of Great Britain's victories in 1759, a new King is annointed in Spain, 10 Aug 1759. This new King will join...
When George Mercer was done with GW
"Never desire to deal with him for 6 penny again" On 19 Aug 1759, George Mercer was appointed assistant Quarter Master of Maryland and...
French Forts burning down down down
News of the burning of “Venango, LeBeuff & Priscile” reached Pittsburgh by 12 Aug. [1759] . (Hugh Mercer to Stanwix, 15 Aug. 1759, in...
Hugh Mercer related to George Mercer?
Is Hugh Mercer related to George Mercer? And what were those two doing in 1759? So is Hugh Mercer related to George Mercer? Often asked....
Annus Mirabilis 1759
The Year of Miracles is what 1759 was called. One victory after another followed, after years of setbacks. Victory for who? The British...
Smallpox cuts down the Catawba to 4 percent?
Just read this excerpt about the Catawba population cut down in 1759. Then, see the numbers of how many Catawba were here in Winchester...
Braddock Road refurbished by Alexander Finnie
On 20 July 1759, Alexander Finnie arrived at Fort Cumberland. He had a mission. But he needed approval and help. He went to Fort...
