I could never obtain the favour of his Company in a Morning before Breakfast which would have been the most convenient time to read over the Letters and papers, deliberate on their contents, and decide upon the Substance of the Answers. Franklin was a Scene of continual dissipation. My two Colleagues would agree in nothing. I found that the Business of our Commission would never be done, unless I did it. In his diary of May 27, 1778, Adams wrote of his frustration and described a routine “working” day with Benjamin Franklin-a known chess enthusiast, player, and author of chess essays: Adams had many problems with his missions, the first being the disapproval of the appointment by the French government and the second, his relationship with Benjamin Franklin on his excursions. On his second trip, Adams was appointed Minister Plenipotentiary (a Minister/Envoy of the United States) and was charged with the mission of negotiating a treaty of amity and commerce with Britain. 1826)Īdams was sent by Congress to France twice to represent the United States-first in 1777 and again in 1779. Second President of the United States (Federalist) General Putnam (Janu– May 29, 1790) was an American Army General and Freemason who fought with distinction at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 during the American Revolutionary War. In addition to sketching plans of the British works during the war, he drew a pen and ink sketch of General Washington and General Israel Putnam in military uniform, seated at a circular table, playing a game of chess. The artist and American Revolutionary War soldier John Trumbull (J– November 10, 1843) was appointed second personal aide to Washington. The Battle of Trenton is believed to be the turning point of the Revolutionary War. The note informing the general of the attack was later found in his coat pocket. He died later that day from his injuries. While leading his troops in retreat from the Battle of Trenton, Rall was struck by a musket ball. As not to be distracted from his game, Rall placed the unread note in his coat pocket. According to one account, Rall was busy playing chess (though some say cards) the night before the attack at the home of Trenton merchant Abraham Hunt when he was handed a note from a local Loyalist who’d seen Washington’s forces gathering. 1726 – December 26, 1776) himself was misled by John Honeyman, a spy of Washington who convincingly posed as a loyalist. The Hessians had supposedly let their guard down to celebrate the Christmas holiday, and British commander, Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall (also spelled Rahl) (c. The Hessian regiments, camped in and around Trenton, were attacked and decisively defeated by the American Continental Army. On the night of December 25–26, 1776, General Washington crossed the Delaware River with his troops on the way to Trenton, New Jersey. 1799)Ĭhess is credited with helping Washington to win a crucial battle in the Revolutionary War. First President of the United States (No Party)
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