In Episode 2 of "Voices of the Last Invasion" the team selected 3 pieces to share giving a perspective into the real life, times and losses of person and community alike.
We Share a Quote from 2nd Continental Congressman and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Abraham Clark. In this short oration he speaks on the importance of the continued Defense of New Jersey and the appreciation that the Congress has met the request to do so for his constituentcy adequately.
Primary Source- Abraham Clark
K. Janocko reads a list of damages after The Battle of Connecticut Farms. Unlike most claims during the war made by individuals this claim was made by an entire entity being the Presbyterian congregation at Connecticut Farms. Tallying the destruction and theft of the congregations buildings, religious and public items.
Primary Source- Damage Claim No. 22 (NJ0407) made at Connecticut Farms on May 28, 1789, for damage done on June 7, 1780.
Credited Source- "An Unusual Damage Claim Sheds Some Light on the Battle of Connecticut Farms" AUGUST 2, 2017 / JOHN FEA
https://thewayofimprovement.com/2017/08/02/an-unusual-damage-claim-sheds-some-light-on-the-battle-of-connecticut-farms/
H. Szymanski reads a journal entry by Gen. William Maxwell commander at Connecticut Farms about his troops heroic repell of British forces at the Bridge at Springfield after defending the village of Connecticut Farms for 3 hours.
Primary Source- Gen. W. Maxwell
Credited Source- "We are Avenging the Cause of Virgin Innocence" (Knyphausen's Raid Part VIII) September 10, 2009 / Tim Abbott
https://greensleeves.typepad.com/berkshires/knyphausens_raid_1780/
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