Whig Against Tory / The Military Adventures of a Shoemaker, a Tale of the Revolution

A paper, my son, on which the names of the soldiers are registered."

liberties of their country. They were appointed in almost every district throughout the land. It was their business to watch over the interest of the country in their vicinity, to obtain information, and, when necessary, to seize upon suspected persons."

The committee of safety consisted of men of distinction friendly to the