The magazine of history with notes and queries, Vol. II, No. 6, December 1905

Step back into December 1905 and explore a richly assembled collection of essays, letters, and curiosities that illuminate early American life. From the solemn liberty of the press to forgotten relics of John Barry, the magazine weaves together scholarly notes and lively queries that invite listeners to hear history speak. Each piece is presented with the careful detail of a historian who loves a good story as much as a documentary fact.

The centerpiece is a vivid narrative of General Sullivan’s 1779 march into the Indian country, rendered from contemporary journals and dispatches. Listeners will follow the army as it threads through the Susquehanna, joins forces at Union, and endures fog, ambushes, and the harsh summer heat. The description captures the rhythm of fifers, the grim burial of fallen soldiers, and the strategic decisions that shaped the campaign’s early days.