Circular Letter

Rachel’s Revolution Paul Revere’s involvement in the Revolution often kept him away from home. But while he and his co-conspirators were engaged in devising a rebellion, women like Rachel Revere were responsible for managing and maintaining the homestead. By April 1775, Rachel found herself caring for 7 children—6 from Paul’s previous marriage and 1 from her own. Late on the 18th, Paul rushed from his home to warn the countryside of an impending British raid, and for an ag

Playing Both Sides At this time 250 years ago, Provincial guns placed on Dorchester Heights threatened British positions in Boston, compelling General William Howe to evacuate his forces on March 17. Meanwhile, the merchant John Rowe was in a state of vexation. On March 11, in preparation for their departure, British authorities raided his warehouse and took what provisions they wanted. While uneasy with British policies in Massachusetts, Rowe’s business stood to gain by m