Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution

E171: Todd W. Braisted: Point/Counterpoint Between Israel Putnam and William Tryon

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Todd W. Braisted. During the occupation of New York, Patriot commander Israel Putnam played a game of psychological warfare when he attempted to lure German auxiliaries to the rebel side. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com. 

E170: Brian Koyn: George Washington: First in Emotional Intelligence

This week our guest is JAR contributor Lt. Col. Brian Koyn. Because of his voluminous writings and notes, a reliable profile of George Washington's emotional intelligence has produced important new findings. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com. 

E169: Derrick E. Lapp: Williamsport, DC? How A Maryland Town Vied to Be The Nation’s Capital

This week our guest is JAR contributor Derrick E. Lapp. The new town of Williamsport, MD made a push to be the nation's capital, and although it did not succeed it made an admirable attempt. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E168: Christian McBurney: Rhode Island Acts to Prevent and Enslaved Family from Being Transported South

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Christian McBurney. On the eve of Revolution a NC slaver tried to transport an enslaved family south. The legislature of Rhode Island stopped it in a major step toward emancipation and abolition. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E167: David Price: Edward Hand’s American Journey

This week our guest is JAR contributor David Price. Edward Hand rose from an immigrant, to a surgeon, to a Adjutant General of the Continental Army. His career earned him high marks, and he began one of Washington's most trusted subordinates. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com. 

E166: James M. Smith: Charles Thomson and the Delaware

This week our guest is JAR contributor James M. Smith. Charles Thomson analyzed treaties between America and the Delaware Nation. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com. 

E165: M. Andrew Holowchak: Jefferson on Rebellion, Revolution, and Treason

This week our guest is JAR contributor M. Andrew Holowchak. Thomas Jefferson wrote on many of the most important topics of his day, and had strong opinions of each. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com. 

E164: James M. Deitch: The 23rd, 25th, and 27th Grievances

This week our guest is James M. Deitch. In the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson enumerated his grievances against the Crown in clear terms. They were each written with purpose and to great effect. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E163: Patrick H. Hannum and Frederick R. Kienle: George Washington’s Advice to William Woodford

This week our guests are JAR contributors Patrick Hannum and Fred Kienle. In an expansive letter, General George Washington detailed his perspectives on all manner of military matters. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E162: Don N. Hagist: The British Soldiers Who Marched to Concord

This week our guest is JAR Managing Editor Don N. Hagist. While the nation celebrated the Patriot victory at Concord on March 19th, few historians have taken the time to examine the British soldiers who fought on the other side. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.