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  1. What if Stonewall Jackson survived?

    Try the Stonewall Goes West Trilogy. The first two books are in publication; Stonewall Goes West and Mother Earth, Bloody Ground. They discuss a scenario of Stonewall Jackson surviving Chancellorsville.

  2. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)

    I am not abandoning this time line. There was an unexpected death in the family and I will be off the forum for a few days. Updates will be posted when I return, 3-4 days. Thank you.

  3. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)

    Please enjoy the latest post in the story. There will be fewer posts going forward as I have posted all the updates I have pre-written. The goal is to post 2-3 updates per week. I do a lot of research in an effort to present the most plausible story possible. I already know more about rice...

  4. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)
    Threadmarks: The South Carolina Question

    April 10th, 1776 Charleston, SC After Henry Laurens read Crispus Attucks’ letter on the floor of the South Carolina Provincial Congress it started an intense debate. Most of the prominent members of the Congress were plantation owners who owed their lives and fortunes to slave labor. Henry...

  5. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)
    Threadmarks: Crispus Attucks Reacts

    March 25, 1776 Newport, RI Captain Crispus Attucks was hopeful and happy after reading the details of the Bland Plan that had been approved by the Continental Congress and most of the colonial legislatures. He was disappointed, but not surprised to hear that South Carolina was the only colony...

  6. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)
    Threadmarks: South Carolina, Rice and Slaves

    When the Continental Congress approved the Bland Plan for the recruitment of slaves into the Continental Army and sent the plan to the separate colonial legislatures the reaction was mostly positive and all of the legislatures approved of the plan with the exception of the colony of South...

  7. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)

    Today's updates, discussion, ideas and debate are encouraged, enjoy.

  8. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)
    Threadmarks: Expanding Efforts

    March 15th, 1776 Boston, Massachusetts There were three proud new Lieutenants standing at attention in front of their Commander and Chief as he attached gold epaulets to the left shoulder of their uniforms. After performing this formality General and Chief of the Continental Army George...

  9. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)
    Threadmarks: Land for Soldiers

    January 25th, 1776 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Today General George Washington's letter is read to the assembled Continental Congress and the debate was renewed on negro enlistment in general and slave enlistment in particular. The idea of offering land in exchange for allowing slaves to enlist...

  10. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)
    Threadmarks: Expanding Efforts

    January 10th, 1775 Cambridge, Massachusetts After receiving the request from Captain Crispus Attucks to expand the negro recruitment program, General Washington ordered Colonel William Prescott and Salem Poor to report to him to discuss the issue. After the exchange of military courtesies...

  11. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)

    As requested, all of my posts now have threadmarks.

  12. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)

    Ladies and Gentlemen, today's updates are posted. Comments and suggestions are always welcome, enjoy!

  13. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)

    I would if I knew how. Thank you for your interest in the story.

  14. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)
    Threadmarks: Salem Poor

    Salem Poor was a negro Massachusetts militiaman serving in the Continental Army. During the Battle of Breed's Hill he was credited with killing British Lieutenant Colonel James Abercrombie. His bravery during the action caused 14 colonial officers to cite him for heroism and send the following...

  15. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)
    Threadmarks: The Recruiter

    01 December 1775 Cambridge, Massachusetts Crispus Attucks was ordered to report to General Washington's Headquarters at the Vassall House for a new assignment. He was aware of the correspondence from the Congress authorizing the enlistment of slaves into the Continental Army if the individual...

  16. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)
    Threadmarks: Lord Dunmore's Proclamation

    As the siege of Boston dragged on events were taking place outside of the Boston area that would have an impact on African-American service in the Revolution. On November 7th, 1775 John Murray, the 4th Earl of Dunmore and the Royal Governor of Virginia signed a proclamation that bought the issue...

  17. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)

    Ladies and Gentlemen, the latest installment of my timeline. Your comments and suggestions are encouraged, enjoy!

  18. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)
    Threadmarks: George Washington and Crispus Attucks Meet

    July 10th, 1775 Cambridge, Massachusetts Crispus Attucks was a little nervous as he was admitted into General Washington's Headquarters. When General Warren told him that the Commander of the Continental Army wanted to speak with him Crispus was excited at the opportunity to voice his opinion...

  19. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)
    Threadmarks: Modified Orders

    July 8th, 1775 Cambridge, Massachusetts At the same time the Continental Congress in Philadelphia was voting on the measure to allow the enlistment of free blacks into the Continental Army, General George Washington, the Commander of the Continental Army and Brigadier General Joseph Warren...

  20. The Revolutionary: The Life of Crispus Attucks (rewrite)
    Threadmarks: Congress Votes

    July 7th, 1775 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Debate begins on Samuel Adams motion to allow the enlistment of free blacks and slave substitutes in the Continental Army. There were few hard core yes or no votes among the delegates. Most of the delegates would vote with their colony leaders, or would...
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