2018 – Page 2 – Digital Farmington

Daggett’s Charge: The Revolution in New Haven

January 15, 2018 Dr. Katherine Hermes Comments 2 comments

Author: Ian Long On the morning of July 5th British ships with troops under the command of Major General William Tryon sailed into New Haven’s harbor, bringing the Revolutionary War to the Connecticut college town. A great deal of local legend has grown up around the events of that unusually hot summer day and no small figure in these stories is that of Dr. Naphtali Daggett. This Yale College professor, like a number of New Haven residents, took up arms…

Paper and Provisions: Christopher Leffingwell and Connecticut during the American Revolution

January 7, 2018 Dr. Katherine Hermes Comments 3 comments

Author: Amirah Neely Connecticut is often referred to as “the Provision State” and the nickname comes from the era of the American Revolution. During this time, Connecticut, the third smallest state, provided more food and cannons for Washington’s army than any other state. Its location between Boston and New York City was ideal for collecting, storing, and transporting goods. The pathways that were used by early traders in Connecticut became the trade routes during the war. When the British gained control…