Slumbering Souls: Stephen Knapp
On July 22, 1779, the Battle of Minisink occurred in northern Delaware. This skirmish was between British Loyalists and their Native American allies, who were led by Mohawk leader Joseph Brant. A formidable enemy, Brant received an education at Moor’s Charity School for Indians, which later became Dartmouth College. He learned to read and write in English, and he spoke several languages, making him a valuable ally to the British. Brant’s contingent of British Loyalists and Indigenous volunteers had recently raided nearby settlements, destroying homes, killing settlers, and stealing supplies and livestock. Three local militia units were called to intercept the escape of Brant andRead More →