Day 136 after American Revolution Blog #6

Sorry about that last post. Okay let’s see. I’ve talked about Munson, Sarah, and Thomas. Next should be James Robertson. James Robertson and his brother, Alexander went to the Thirteen Colonies. Both worked together to publish a newspaper called the Royal American Gazette. They were forced to leave the newspaper and their homes because they did not support the rebellion. They moved to different places four times during the war. They continued to make newspaper articles wherever they went. After the war they went to ShellBurne, Nova Scotia.  There, they kept making the Royal American Gazette. Alexander died in 1784 and James went to St. John Island. Second is Jacob Waggoner. He was a German who went to the Thirteen Colonies. England helped him move to North America, so he felt more loyal to Britain. He fought for the British during the war, and moved to Quebec after the war. He left behind 40.5 hectares of land and received 80.9 hectares of land. Lastly is my favorite, James Moody. Settled in Nova Scotia after the war, he joins other of thousands of loyalists. For his many acts of courage and bravery has even earned him respect from rebels. He refused to take the pledge to loyalty to the United States. Moody joined the New Jersey Volunteers. He went on to free many British supporters from prisons. He even escaped when he was in prison himself. When he escaped the prison, the alarm sounded. He shouldered his musket and joined his pursuers and lived on berries. The New Jersey Volunteers then disbanded. Moody received half a pay as a captain even though he did not reach this rank, but it was because of his many acts of bravery. This will be my last post. I am already so close to death.

Sincerely,

Mike Anderson

Day 135 after American Revolution Blog #5

Since the American Revolution is long over, I barley have anything to say on my blog. The only things I have to talk about are some of the people I’ve heard of. All of them were on the British side, but now all are called loyalists. Fist is Munson Jarvis. He was a good silversmith and lived in Connecticut. Many revolutionary committees interrogated him several times. After, he was imprisoned. I remember he said that he had been “condemned and advertised as inimical to the Liberty of America.” In 1776, he went to Long Island , New York. He worked with us for the whole war. When the war ended, he went to Parrtown, Nova Scotia. He left back 600 pound and got land worth 250 pound from the British. Second is Sarah Frost. Born in Connecticut, her parents supported the patriots, but Sarah Frost and her husband support Britain. During the war, her and her husband lived on Long Island. After the war, Frost and her family went to British territory. When they were on the Two Sisters, Sarah Frost was two months pregnant. She settled in Norton, Nova Scotia. Third is Thomas Peterson. He was born in West Africa, and was kidnapped to the Thirteen Colonies. When the war started, he became a slave in North Carolina. Governor Lord Dunmore promised freedom to the slaves that supported the Loyalists. When he was set free, he joined the Black Pioneers. After the war, he went to Nova Scotia and lived with 200 other Black Loyalists. I have to stop now. I got to do something important.

Sincerely,

Mike Anderson

blog #4 day ???

… Well, the British lost the American Revolution. It’s been exactly 19 years since the American Revolution started. Wow it’s been a long time. I’m no longer a soldier of Britain. Now I’m a refugee called a United Empire Loyalist. I had to come to the North part of North America. I’ve decided to become a Farmer. I’m a little broke right now because I had to give some money to my family. I’m really frustrated right now. Britain just won the Seven Years’ War and now we had just lost almost all of that. I’m going to stay loyal to Britain forever. This Revolution has made me think that Britain was the one who suffered the most. After the Seven Years’ War, Britain had been completely broke, we had to control Quebec and the Thirteen Colonies and now this! Just thinking about it makes me furious. After watching so many people die and having such a hard and long-time surviving, all for this! I have nothing else to say.

Sincerely

Mike Anderson

blog #3 day 205

Oh no no no no no no no!!!!!! This is horrible. This is very horrible. This is extremely horrible. Oh, I’ve started typing. Anyway, my suspicions were right. There is currently a revolution going on between the Thirteen Colonies against Britain. Apparently it’s called the American Revolution. The Thirteen Colonies are mad at us and declared their independence. They’re probably mad for the many acts we did, like the stamp act which made colonists pay a tax for every piece of printed paper. The colonists got mad and made a boycott of British goods which made us cancel the act. They also got mad with the Quebec Act of 1774. The colonists decided to name their slogan, No taxation without representation. That’s all I have to say for now. I won’t be posting another blog for a long time due to the American Revolution. It will probably take 19 years, but what are the chances of that!

       Sincerely

Mike Anderson

blog #2 day 123

We have made a royal proclamation to territories that belonged to us. This is so that The Crown would have to make agreements with First Nations. Britain had hoped that settlers would go to Quebec, but they couldn't because most of the lands were filled with French speaking catholic farmers. Colonists weren't happy in Quebec ether. British merchants made complaints the Governor James Murray were treating the French better than them. Guy Carelton replaced James Murray as Governor. This didn't change that the merchants complaints. Guy Carleton found that the French caused him fewer issues than the merchants. Governor Carleton recommended that Britain keep the French as welcome as possible. This was to make sure that if Britain was to go into war with the Thirteen Colonies, we would have Quebec on our side. I haven't really thought about a war between Britain and the Thirteen Colonies. I just sense that something like this is coming up...

Sincerely,

Mike Anderson

Blog #1 day 96 after Seven Years' War

FINALLY, the war is over! After seven restless years, Britain wins it all. I feel so lucky to be a British soldier who lived through the Seven Years' War. The war was brutal. I had to see my allies die and my enemies. Some battles were won, some were lost. I'm just glad it’s over. Even though we won the war, Britain still has trouble with money and military products. We are completely broke and defenseless. Our other problems are Quebec and the Thirteen Colonies. Since the French were defeated, they were obviously not going to cooperate with Britain. As for the Thirteen Colonies, even though we settled into the Ohio Valley, some First Nations did not leave. In fact, a few days ago there was a First Nation who took over some of our forts. It was not very soon when Pontiac stopped fighting. Though it was over, we didn't want any more conflict, so Britain leaders slowed settlers’ movement west. I have nothing to say anymore except that I hope the issues will stop soon.

Sincerely

Mike Anderson