Tag Archives: Reverend Jonas Clarke

Slavery and Neglect

Posted on July 31, 2014 by

In a previous post, I mentioned that the Reverend Jonas Clarke from Lexington probably did more to prepare his people for the eventualities of April 19th, 1775 than any other. Not that he was alone. He absolutely wasn’t. The message … Continue reading →

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Whilst I was reading “April Morning”

Posted on May 15, 2014 by

I’ve always been hesitant to read history.  Not because I don’t love history.  I do.  And historical fiction is such a pleasant way to learn history.  But with some history – that which is awash in politics – how can … Continue reading →

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Harry Gould – Concord

Posted on February 20, 2014 by

Mistakes happen.  This card is wrong. On the morning of April 19th, Harry Gould was just eighteen. However,  he was not from Lexington, but from Concord.  And he didn’t muster on Lexington Green but in Concord. History reports that Harry … Continue reading →

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