Tag Archives: Lt. Col. Robert Abercrombie

“they have totally destroyed it…” The Chickahominy Shipyard

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Drew Gruber

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest author Drew Gruber. Since Arnold’s raid in January the situation for Virginians in the Spring of 1781 was deplorable and growing worse. Keeping soldiers shod and fed (besides properly armed and equipped) proved difficult. … Continue reading →

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Abercrombie’s Sortie

Posted on November 9, 2020 by erwpost

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Kevin Pawlak On October 15, 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis penned a note to his superior officer General Sir Henry Clinton. Cornwallis told Clinton that American and French forces seized two redoubts, 9 … Continue reading →

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