This Day in History: April 24

I can scarcely form an idea at this moment, when I shall be able to leave this place. the distresses of the Army for want of money—the embarrassments of Congress—and the conseqt delays, and disappointments on all sides, encompass me with difficulties; and produce—every day—some fresh source for uneasiness. But as I now see the Port opening to which I have been steering, I shall persevere till I have gained admittence. I will then leave the States to improve their present constitution, so as to make that Peace & Independency for which we have fought and obtained, a blessing to Millions yet unborn... [More]