Revolutionary War Rarities

S3E8 - "Laying Out Washington D.C."

It is well known that Washington D.C. was carved out of parts of Virginia and parts of Maryland, but do you know how this was done? Today’s episode goes through the legislation that created the District of Columbia as well as the individual surveyors who “layed out Washington D.C.” and how they did it. You can see us on YouTube, your favorite podcast application, Instagram, X, Facebook, and our website (fastfunhistory.com). We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.
 
Show Notes:https://boundarystones.org/ A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc.: The Hunt for Southeast 8 (Apr. 29, 1991).Alexander, Mrs. Sally Kennedy: "A Sketch of the Life of Major Andrew Ellicott," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 2, pp. 170-182 (1899).Baker, Marcus: "The Boundary Monuments of the District of Columbia," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 1, pp. 215-224 (1897).Chase, Louise Coflin: Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia (1930) [unpublished manuscript in the Washingtoniana Collection of the District of Columbia Public Library], later reprinted (minus one paragraph) in Records and History of the Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia (no date) [unpublished manuscript in the Kiplinger Research Library of the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.].DCDAR: Records and History of the Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia (no date) [unpublished manuscript in the Kiplinger Research Library of the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.].DCDAR: Biographies of the Boundary Stones (2001) [unpublished manuscript in the Kiplinger Research Library of the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.].Miller, Mrs. Charles S., State Historian, DCDAR: Correspondence with National Park Service regarding the disappearance and replacement of SE8 (1962).National Capital Planning Commission: Boundary Markers of the Nation's Capital: A Proposal for Their Preservation & Protection (Summer 1976).National Park Service: National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Jones Point Lighthouse and District of Columbia South Cornerstone (Mar. 1980).Northern Virginia Boundary Stones Committee: 1994-1995 Findings and Recommendations of the Northern Virginia Boundary Stones Committee (Sep. 1995).Nye, Edwin Darby: "Revisiting Washington's Forty Boundary Stones, 1972," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 48, pp. 740-751 (1973).Robinson, June: "The Arlington Boundary Stones," The Arlington Historical Magazine, Vol. 9, pp. 5-19 (Oct. 1989).Shuster, Ernest A.: The Original Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia (1908).Shuster, Ernest A.: "The Original Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia," National Geographic, pp. 356-359 (Apr. 1909).Stewart, John: "Early Maps and Surveyors of the City of Washington, D. C.," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 2, pp. 48-61 (1895).Woodward, Fred E.: Chart Showing The Original Boundary Milestones of The District of Columbia (1906).Woodward, Fred E.: "A Ramble Along the Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia With a Camera," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 10, pp. 63-87 (1907).Woodward, Fred E.: "With A Camera Over the Old District Boundary Lines," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 11, pp. 1-15 (1908).Woodward, Fred E.: "The Recovery of the Southern Corner Stone of the District," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 18, pp. 16-24 (1915).Woodward, Fred E.: "Boundary Mile Stones" (1916) in Records and History of the Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia (no date) [unpublished manuscript in the Kiplinger Research Library of the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.].

S3E7 “Halloween Special – Frightening Medical Devices of the American Revolution”

Check out our Halloween Special of Revolutionary War Rarities as we discuss some frightening medical devices used during the American Revolution. For the most part, the medical devices used back then have absolutely no purpose, according to our current knowledge. We hope you enjoy this episode and learn more about healthcare, or its lack thereof, during the American Revolution. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow us on Instagram and your favorite podcast applications, and check out our website at fastfunhistory.com. Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

S3E6 "The Medical History of George Washington"

Dr. Matthew Bowdish joins us today as we discuss the “Medical History of George Washington”.  As Commander in Chief his health was not well known to the general public as it was a matter of national security.  However, we do know that he suffered from many diseases and that his ultimate death was likely caused by the medical practices of the day.  Click on the picture below to watch this week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.
A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode:
Abrams JE. Revolutionary Medicine, NYU Press, 2013
Coss S. The Fever of 1721, Simon & Schuster, 2016
Curfman D., The Medical History of the Father Our Country - General George Washington.  At OFPA Website
Reiss O. Medicine and the American Revolution, McFarland & Co. 1998
Scheidemandel H.  Did George Washington Die of Quinsy?  Arch Oto (102) 519-21.
Shyrock R.  Medicine and Society in America 1660-1880.  Cornell University Press 2010.
Wilbur C.  Revolutionary Medicine 1700-1800, Globe Pequot, 1997.
George Washington’s Ancestry:
https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-10-02-0211-0002
https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/ancestry https://www.georgewashington.org/ancestry-and-family-history.jsp https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/american-ancestry
George Washington’s Health History:
https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/health https://www.americanheritage.com/medical-profile-george-washington https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/georgewashington/index.html https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/the-mysterious-death-of-george-washington https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/george-washingtons-medical-chart
 

S3E5 "Foreign Aid (Weapons of the Revolution)"

Foreign Aid in the United States is commonly tracked back to the reconstruction of Europe after World War II.  But, the United States of America would not exist today without the Foreign Aid received from numerous countries during the American Revolution.  Much, but not all, of this aid was received in the form of weapons.  Watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and learn more about the countries and what weapons they provided.

S3E4 "What Is The Deal With Wigs?!"

What is the deal with the wigs?  Why did our Founding Father’s wear these big, bulky, uncomfortable wigs?  Make sure and watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities to learn more about what drove this strange “fashion”.  And, make sure and share this video with your friends and family.  Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.

S3E3 "The Voice, The Pen, and The Sword"

The American Revolution took many different people and many different talents to win.  It took a very talented “voice”, a very talented “pen”, and a very talented “sword”.  Watch this weeks episode of Revolutionary War Rarities by clicking on the picture below and learn more about “The Voice, The Pen, and The Sword”.  Please share this video with your friends and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow us on Instagram, check us out on X, watch or listen on most podcast applications, and take a look at our website at fastfunhistory.com.  Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.
 
A brief list of resources to do further research on the Founding Fathers mentioned in this episode:
Patrick Henry https://www.redhill.org/ https://www.redhill.org/primary-sources/ https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/learn/deep-dives/give-me-liberty-or-give-me-death/
Thomas Paine https://www.thomaspaine.org/writings.html https://www.biography.com/political-figures/thomas-paine
Thomas Jefferson https://www.monticello.org/
George Washington https://www.mountvernon.org/

S3E2 "Rebels, Turn Out Your Dead"

The treatment of prisoners of war is a long and disgusting history.  The evil treatment delivered to prisoners of war goes back as far as war itself.  During the American Revolution, American prisoner's of the British were placed deep inside ships and left to die.  Air quality was so bad that a candle would not even stay lit.  More people died in these Prison Ships than died in battle.  Make sure and watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.
 
For more information on this episode reference:
https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1963/february/old-jersey-prison-ship - U.S. Naval Institute
https://www.history.com/news/british-prison-ships-american-revolution-hms-jersey - "The Appalling Way the British Tried to Recruit Americans Away from Revolt
https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/prisoners-of-war - "Prisoners of War"
https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/the-hms-jersey - HMS Jersey - Prison, Revolution & Ship
https://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/hms-jersey - HMS Jersey
 
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S3E1 - "The Death of George Wythe"

Season 3 begins today.  George Wythe was known for many things; Signing the Declaration of Independence and teaching and mentoring Thomas Jefferson.  But, did you know that he was likely murdered by his own Nephew?  There is some strange evidence in this one, but the story is intriguing and worth learning about.  We hope you enjoy the Season 3 “opener” and we thank you for being part of Revolutionary War Rarities.  Make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website at fastfunhistory.com.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.
Resources to learn more about George Wythe
 
“Biography of George Wythe” from Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/explore/nation-builders/george-wythe/
 
George Wythe – Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello: https://www.monticello.org/research-education/thomas-jefferson-encyclopedia/george-wythe/
“Discovered: Jefferson’s list of George Wythe’s ‘legacie.’” Monticello Newsletter vol. 20, no. 2 (Winter 2009): https://monticello-www.s3.amazonaws.com/files/old/inline-pdfs/2009wGeorgeWytheWntr09.pdf?bigtree_htaccess_url=sites/default/files/inline-pdfs/2009wGeorgeWytheWntr09.pdf
Resources from the Thomas Jefferson Portal in WorldCat: https://tjportal.on.worldcat.org/search?databaseList=638&queryString=George+Wythe&clusterResults=true
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Season 2 Finale - "My Two Sons, Independent and States"

Maryland acquired the nickname “The Old Line State” for actions taken by the Maryland 400 during the American Revolution. The entire revolution was almost lost less than two months after the release of the Declaration of Independence. We hope you enjoy the Season 2 Finale as we talk with the 5th Great Grandson of Mordecai Gist whose troops ultimately saved the revolution and the United States of America. Just click on the picture below and thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities. We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

S2E25 "Who Wrote The Constitution"

The founding era of the United States is full of names that played a major role in the creation of this nation.  This week’s episode is about an individual who is rarely talked about, but played a tremendous role in our founding.  Make sure and click on the picture below to learn about this Founding Father and to watch the latest episode of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution. 
 
Show Notes:
A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode.
The Lee Resolution: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/lee-resolution https://declaration.fas.harvard.edu/blog/dd-lee-resolution
More history about how the writing and adoption of the Declaration of Independence: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-history https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/signing-declaration-independence/ https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration/how-did-it-happen
Little Known Facts about the Declaration of Independence: https://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-declaration-of-independence
Timothy Matlack: https://allthingsliberty.com/2021/08/timothy-matlack-scribe-of-the-declaration-of-independence/ https://archives.upenn.edu/exhibits/penn-people/biography/timothy-matlack/
The Dunlap Broadsides: https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2018/07/03/dunlaps-declaration-of-independence/ https://www.loc.gov/resource/gdcwdl.wdl_02716/?r=-0.613,0.324,2.225,0.936,0 Season 1, Episode 9: “The Busted Bell” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0m8FtU1fLY&t=2s
History of the celebration of the 4th of July: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/the-earliest-july-4-celebrations/ To learn more about Constitution Hall Park in Huntsville: https://earlyworks.com/constitution-hall-park/
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