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Life in 1776. And Then Some.
Bobbie is reading from another journal of Barry's ancestors. Peace Belle.
Hello everyone. Bobbie here again. I was putting away the Christmas
things and started to look at another journal from one of Barry's
ancestors. This one came from William Remington and it takes place
durning the American Reveolution.
12 March 1775.
Our father had just died of the consumption. (TB) Our father's Inn would
have been put up for sale. However he passed it on to me since I was the
eldest. I was only sixteen and was viewed as a man in my area. My mother
was now about thirtyeight. My two living siblings are Molly who is eleven
and John who is thirteen. Mother was wondering when I would marry and
give her grandchildren.
(Bobbie here folks. Back then, people did get married very early. It was
often for someone to be married and have at least three or more children
by twenty. It was not uncommon for people to be grandparents by their mid
thirtys. In some cases due to family size or the amount children that
were born and lived past the age of five, a person could be a parent and
have a sibling the same age as their child. Early deaths of children was
normal. William's parents must of did well. William had some proper
education and at that time schooling cost money.)
The local unrest between the Crown and the Colonials has grown. I am
worried that the unrest could bring harm to my family and I. As far as
the Inn went, I kept my mother on. She knew things that I didnot. I
needed to learn those things. She also could teach the new staff how to
do things. I just made sure that I could get the food and other items
that could make the Inn work.
7 July 1775.
I was due to be wed to Miss. Heather MacLeod. She is a year younger than
me. Her family had large apple orchards plus a small tavern. Their tavern
was about to be closed. Her parents had died and her two older brothers
Conner and Duncun were off fighting the Crown with some the miltia units.
By our marriage, her families holdings could be kept safe. Mother was
proud and happy for Heather and me.
20 September 1775
Heather told me today that she is with child. Soon I will have my first
born. I knew mother would be talking with Heather on things that dealt
with birthing of a child. I also recieved news from some of the miltia
units. The miltia units would use my Inn and the MacLeod tavern to
recruit men and funnel supplies. In return they sent us gold and news of
their actions. I never turned them over to the Crown.
10 Novemebr 1775.
I just heard that in Philiadelphia Pennsylvania, that our Continental
Congress had just formed two battalions of Marines. I had to laugh when I
heard the place they picked to do it in. It was called Tun Tavern.
(Bobbie here. It is a true fact. Belle can confirm it and if you dont
want to accept that, ask any U S Marine.)
I was now wondering just what was in truth going on. I knew some of my
neighbors were with the Crown and some favored the Rebel Milita. The rest
felt it didnot matter who was in charge. They would still be paying a
tax
to the ruling goverment.
6 January 1776.
The unrest is growing and and my brother wants to join the Rebel Forces.
I could understand his thoughts and felt that the Rebels were right. I
also liked what one member of the Continental Congress wanted. A seperate
but equal rule. We would make our own laws but still could be loyal to
the Crown. While that seemed liked a workable trade, there were too many
Hotheads on both sides. My brother was one of them. He wanted to fight. I
had to tell him a hard fact of life. " John you are just too small.
Molly
is almost as tall as you are. You as well as me are needed here. You are
a good shot, but you are needed here. Who else knows how to get the best
fish or meats from the markets or if needed, the forest."
John was upset when he said, "You are sounding like Da! You are not him!"
I thought for abit. Then I said, "You are right on the fact that I am not
Da. If I was, I would just give you a spanking right now. However like
Da, I must run this place and for now, my brother in law's place. I know
you have been helping the Rebels. That is safe with me. The Crown also
places its people in both places for food and rest. The businisness world
and the military world do have some things in common. In each case you
do
something you like or donot like to win your end goal. Now can you
accept that?"
Before John could say a word, our mother walked in and said, "John your
brother speaks the truth. His wife runs the kitchen at her family's
place. William has placed the profits in trust for her brothers when
they come home. If they both come home, Conner will own and run it. I
know he will be thankfull for any aid you give him here."
John was quiet for awhile. Then said, "Alright mother. You and Bill win.
Looks like I must get what I want in different way."
I was wondering what my brother was thinking. I know I will find out when
he showed his thoughts to me.
25 January 1776.
I noticed a new girl working in the Inn today. She in truth had started
two days ago. She actted like she was doing this all her life. I thought
she was a local farm girl whose family needed extra money. I went to the
kitchen to ask mother on who she was and found out she was my brother. My
mother said, " I know about John's act. I am helping him. Since both the
Crown and Rebel forces do eat here and at The MacLeod Tavern, John has
decided to play spy. Heather's younger brother Quienten runs whatever
information we find out about the Crown's movements to Heather. Heather
has the contacts. Molly is also spying. I put the infomation into packets
and Quienten delivers them to Heather."
I asked, "Mother, do you realise the risk all of you are taking? If one
of you are caught, we all can hang."
My mother said, "Yes we do. You did ask John not to go and fight. You
didnot tell him not to pick a side."
I came back with, "Mother I knew that John had picked a side. Now since
my neck is also in a noose, how can I help you? I know you are really
running this little game."
Mother said, "It is simple. You just be a good big brother to Molly and
Joan. Joan is John's cover name. Next just make sure things here are on a
low profile. We must be carefull. If you figured out things this fast,
so
may the RedCoats."
I said, "Not if we keep things looking normal. Now please get the evening
meal ready. I will ask Joan to check the root cellar for potatoes and to
bring up the hard cider. Then she can also start a new batch of ale. I
know that is what you would of taught her if she was Joan and not John.
While that is going on, I will see the butcher for some beef and take
that big buck that has been feeding in our orchards."
Mother said, "I have already contacted the butcher and the fish monger.
We will have beef and lobster. Plus some fish and other shellfish. The
beef can make a good stew and the seafood a great chowder."
( Bobbie here folks. Back then lobster was so available, it was
considered a poorman's food and not a delicacy.)
Now if you think I was was giving in to seeing my brother actting like my
sister, I wasnot. I also wondered on how he was keeping his face and
arms
hair free. I knew his legs or the upper parts of them would be covered by
the dress he would wear. I knew that to save my neck and both my wife's
and my own places, I had to play this right. One slipup and everybody
could hang or worse. I went to our orchards and saw the buck that was
feeding there. In fact, there were three bucks and a dozen does. The two
biggest bucks were fighting. The third was out of range. I waited for one
of the bucks to turn my way. One did and the other one was in line with
him. They charged each other and they got locked up. I sighted in and
fired. My shot was true and by a stroke of fate, I hit the both of them.
The rest of the herd scattered. I waited for about ten minutes then I
drove the wagon to the bucks. Both were dead. I dressed them and placed
them in the wagon. I would have John properly cut them up and tan the
hides. He is better at those tasks than I. I would also mount the heads
so I could show them off. I normaly didnot take trophys. But this was a
special case. I could get my brother's goat and keep him in his role. I
could also keep the Red Coats on their toes. They all would wonder how I
could hit two bucks with one shot.
Mother was pleased at the bucks that I shot. She placed all the meat
except for the legs in the icehouse. The legs were to be used for
breakfast. She took all of the organs that could by used. The unusable
ones we placed in the compost pile to be made into fertile soil.
25 March 1776.
I have noticed that the Rebel Militas have been going more to the
MacLeod's Taveren. That had me start to worry. With less of the locals
who favored the Rebel cause coming here, the easier it would be for the
Crown to find out the spy ring and who was in it. I knew my wife was
serving the Rebels better food than she would the RedCoats. Mother was
also thinking on the same lines. I had to say, "I know you want the
RedCoats out of here. But if they are unhappy, then they donot relax. If
they donot relax, they donot talk. If they donot talk, you cannot get the
stuff we need to know for the Rebels. We also need for the locals to
come
here more often. The more people here protects you from the RedCoats."
Heather said, "It will also put more gold in your pocket."
I said with carefull tones, "Yes it will. It will also help keep us from
seeing the Hangman. The more people in both places makes it harder for
the Crown to catch on to us."
John was dressed as Joan said, "Us dear brother? You have done nothing
except to play inn keeper."
I said, "I also didnot turn you over little 'sister'. The Crown will see
that as if I was part of the ring. I also have kept the Crown off the
MacLeod's place. By playing innkeeper, I have kept Crown looking
elsewhere. So buy that alone, makes me an active partner and puts my neck
in line for a noose just like all of you."
Now Molly was quiet durning this little meeting. Mother did say, "William
please be quiet. Now everyone, please listen very close. William is
right
for the most part. What he didnot tell you was that he to was been
playing a more active role. I cannot read maps but he can. He has also
been picking locks on dispatch cases and slipping out the orders from the
passed out officers. We copy them and return the orginals to the cases.
After that we try to remove the wheat from the chaff. There is one Rebel
officer who likes looking at the chaff. He told us by that seeing the
false ones he can better guess at what the RedCoats are up to. We are
also lucky that the local printer is also a catographer. He also is with
the Rebels."
John as Joan asked, "So what does that mean? William is still giving food
and shelter to the RedCoats."
Molly said with some mirth, "Dear sister, has that corset made you
addled? By keeping the RedCoats fat and dumb, William gets the
information and makes it so that the RedCoats are not looking at us."
(Yes dear readers, corsets or similar type devices were in use then.)
Mother said, "That is enough everyone. We have talked too long for
tonight. We must make ready for the morning meal. Joan when you rise, you
will milk the cows that we have. Molly you will get the eggs from the
hen
house. I have to get some herbs for Heather. William see the butcher and
fish monger for our normal orders. After that you will cut some wood to
be used next fall for firewood. When you are doing that, please cut down
the dead oak in our yard and that large hickory at the west end of town.
Make sure you pull the stumps. After you are done doing that, plant an
acorn in the stump holes."
I knew mother was trying to keep me busy all day outside the inn. While
we did have enough wood until the end of summer, it would take all of
spring and summer to have any fresh wood be ready by late fall. I also
knew that the Crown would hang any Rebel spy or Rebel officer from that
hickory tree under the charge of treason. Well they would just have to
find a new tree to do their dirty work from.
30 April 1776
Heather has given birth to my son. I named him after my father George and
my brother in law Duncan. I also noticed a new officer for the RedCoats.
He is Major James Moriarty. He has the look of a hawk. He is not very
talkitive. I have the feeling that he was on a hunt.
4 May 1776.
I was right about that new major. I overheard two RedCoats talking. They
were saying, "The Rebels best watch out for the new major. He likes to
draw and quarter any traitor or spy he catchs. He would do it on the spot
if he thought could get away with."
I knew that the Crown would only allow hanging, but I also knew of a few
cases where people suspected of supporting the Rebels were hung without
trial. I told Molly " Please send those two getlemen an extra large bowl
of stew with some biscuits. Then refill their drinks and give them a
pitcher of strong ale."
After that, I placed the signal for a meeting. I was going to hunt the
hunter.
Later I told my plans to our group. "I want to catch this fox. We must
take care. To do this we must not close down the ring. We step it down
some. When I find out more this fox, I will trap him and mount him. Now
any thoughts on how to catch this fox?"
John as Joan said, "Can we send him some false information?"
Molly said, "No we do not. He may see through it and find out where our
people are at."
Mother said, "Molly, Joan relax for now. William while your plan is
sound, I think that we may milk this cow for a while before we kill the
fox. Do you agree?"
Before I could say a word, my Heather asked, "Now how do we that trick?"
I said, "I think I know. We just look normal. We feed the fox and milk
the cow until it is time to kill the fox and the cow."
Mother nodded her consent.
30 May 1776.
My hunt goes on. Moriarty is indeed a fox. He plans all his moves with a
mathematical method. I will have to study this fox to find a weak spot.
Molly has been growing up and is now taller than Joan. John is starting
look more like a young woman than a young man. He was also starting to
feel and smell like a young woman. When I asked him about that he said,
"Just trying to keep my cover brother dear. Since the warmer weather is
here, I must alter my costume. It was easy to pass in the cold weather.
Now with the warmer weather, I must wear more revealing clothing."
I said, "Joan you are forgettng that childhood accident.The one which
left a terrible scar on you. You wear high necked clothing to hide that
scar. Now you must grow out some. Such growth is normal for a 'girl' your
age."
Mother overheard us. She said, "Joan your brother has a sound plan.
William you will help Joan meet her looks. Please keep things average
looking and the device comfortable."
6 June 1776
I was working on how to give my brother breasts. For the short term, two
pair of rolled up socks passed. For the longer run I had to make his
breasts look real and proper for a woman of his age. Leather was too
tough but could be used as straps. Buckskin or lambskin could be used to
make the form. Since mother made Molly and John when he was Joan to be
modest, I didnot worry about the teat. I was wondering on how fill out
the forms when I saw my wife Heather making cherry pies. I asked her,
"Heather my dear, what do you do with the pits?"
Heather said, "Well I let them dry out. Some I plant to make new trees.
Some I give to our friends. Some I put in pouchs to give you some hot
packs on your stiff neck."
I just laughed at the last part. Then I said, "Save the pits you use on
my stiff neck to put into these pouchs. John needs to look like Joan.
Cherry pits can help fill out Joan. We can add more as time or needs call
for. Then when this comes to an end, we can plant all the pits to make
fine cherry orchards."
Heather looked at me like I was a nut. She asked, "Why the pits and not
something else?"
I said, "Water willnot last. We donot have the barley or hops to spare.
Cherry pits or corn kernels can store well and give feel to the user or
in case some rouge wants to get a little closer to Joan. Besides, cherry
pits might give out a pleasant aroma. John might be able to keep his
cover as Joan a little longer that way. We must do this right or we all
could be brought on treason charges and see the hangman."
We both laughed and I helped my wife make the pies. When I used the
cherry pits, I found out that I didnot have enough. However apple seeds
from our orchard were plentiful. Between the apple seeds and the cherry
pits, John would look like Joan for as long as need be. I knew when this
war was done, we would have very large apple and cherry orchards for our
use.
27 June 1776
I have heard that our Continetal Congress is drafting a bold plan. I
could see that my fox was getting himself in a lather about it. Major
Moriarty was dropping his normal actions. He beat some of the local
people. He canned Quienten. He did chase Quienten into the Inn. He was
about to try and take Quienten when I stepped between them. I said, "Good
Major,what is your problem with this child?"
Moriarty said, "This was caught spying on troops of the Crown! I will
take him to trail and tobe hanged!"
I asked, "Now good Major, how do you know that he was not watching you
out of admiration? You know how young boys can be?" When I said the last
part, I left it open ended. I was taking a potshot at his manhood.
He then drew his sword. I blocked his thrust with a fire poker. I said,
"He is my wife's kid brother. I can make sure that he stays out of your
way." Then I decked Moriarty.
Moriarty screamed, "I will see you hanged as well!"
The local commander felt along the same lines as me. Boys will be boys
and Moriarty was over reaccting. I thanked the commander and left with a
smile. I got Moriarty's goat twice. Then I said, "Quienten you must be
more carefull. I know that Moriarty was right. We are lucky that the
fort's commander was in a very forgiven mood. Now until this little storm
clears, stick to running errands and stay away from the fort. Heather
will agree with me. Now when we get you home, chop up some of the bigger
logs into stove wood. I will talk to Heather."
Quienten was both gratefull and sad. He said, "Thank you Bill."
1 July 1776.
Things in the area have started to heat up. More of the Crown's troops
have been coming to the fort. Moriarty was still finding ways to
harassing the local people. He was even harassing the ones who are loyal
to the Crown. He was making more enemys to the Crown each time. Joan was
fitting into her role well. She gave a kind ear to all. Some troops would
let slip some information about their duties and movements. Damm, now I
am starting to think my brother as a sister. John was getting too good.
4 July 1776.
The Continetal Congress has declared Independence from the Crown. That
means they have declared war on the Crown. I still cannot find a means to
get Moriarty to reveal anything. He was very good or he really knew
nothing.
15 July 1776.
I was the reciever of good news. I heard three good items. The least of
which was that my thoughts about Moriarty. He really knew nothing. He was
sent to try to find out who was spying and to stop them. His actions
only cut off his sources and aided his foes.
The next both Duncan and Conner were coming home. The last my wife told
me that my second child was on the way.
20 July 1776.
Conner and Duncan met all of our ring members at the Inn. Conner was
wounded in his right leg below the knee. He now had a wooden leg to
replace it. He was home for good. Duncan was only staying for a week. He
said, "I am going back to the fight. I should tell a thing about James
Moriarty. He in truth is a murderer. He is only here to kill off any spys
or supporters to our cause."
I said, "Thank you Duncan. Mother. I think it is time for the fox to come
into the hen house. All we need is the right bait."
Our mother said, "Yes it is William. In four days there willbe a new
moon. At midnight that night, park the wagon with an oversized tarp on it
at the north end of town. The wagon willbe prepacked. What you will find
there will tell you what you need to do."
I just nodded.
24 July 1776.
Joan was serving Moriarty his eveing meal. She had also left him a note.
The note said, "There is a meeting of a spy ring at the north end of town
tonight at midnight under a large oak tree that overlooks the bluff."
Moriarty went for the note like a starving hound.
Later that night, Moriarty showed up at the spot. I was in the wagon.
There were three dummies in the wagon. Along with the dummies there was a
lamp, three short lengths of rope, and one long length of rope. I saw
mother's plan. Moriartry was tobe given a dose of his own medicine. I had
already lit the lamp in the wagon. If saw it from the out side, it
looked
like four people were in the wagon. Moriarty entered the wagon and I hit
over the head with a club. He was knocked out. When he woke up, he found
that I had tied his hands behind his back at the wrists and above the
elbows. I tied his legs together at the ankles.
I said, "Hello Major. I see that you are awake. In few moments, you will
suffer the same fate as you made others. You willbe hanged to death
without trial. I know some of the people you had hanged were loyal to the
Crown. Most of the people were not invovled in any way with this war.
You
made more enemys than friends. I donot think even your friends at the
fort will miss you. Any last words?"
Moriarty said nothing. I made a noose and then threw the other end of the
rope over a branch. After that I tied the rope to the trunk. As I placed
the noose over Moriarty's neck he started to beg for his life. I wasnot
going to listen to him. I tightened up the noose. Then I tood him up. I
said as took up the reins, "Goodbuy Major. May God have mercy on your
soul and may you rest in peace." Then I snapped the reins. I didnot look
back.
25 July 1776.
I woke up late the next day. I saw Crown troops all over the town. I saw
the fort commander. He said, "Some has hanged Major Moriarty."
I played dumb as I asked, "Who did it?"
The commander said, "We donot know. But from the way Moriarty was
actting, it could be anyone. I was about to transfer him out of here. It
was the same tree that he hung most people from. Often without trial."
I said, "Well just cut him down and bury him. I will cut down the tree to
prevent this from happening again."
The commander said, "Very well."
Four hours later the tree was cut down and the stump was pulled. I put an
acorn in the hole.
That night at the Inn, John wanted to go back to being John. I said,
"Sorry John. You need to stay as Joan for a little bit longer. We killed
the fox, but there is a few more cows that need milking. Besides if you
come back as John now, they think you killed the fox. Until that time,
you will work for Conner."
Mother just nodded her assent.
This is Bobbie back in our time. Most of the enteries dealt with more day
to day stuff. The war for indepenedence left William's area for the most
part. It was two years later when John did return to being John. He
started to grow a beard and married a local girl. He worked at a local
mill after that. I put the journal away after that. I was begining to
wonder about some of my husband's ancestors. But people must deal with
problems in their own time and way.
Peace.
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