Category: History Publisher: INFINITY PRESS
ISBN-10: 0741421593
Type: Non-Fiction
Pages: 342
Copyright: JAN 2005
MISSING LINKS TO THE CULPER SPY RING? a book by Bernadine Fawcett. Time Travel via 1777 -1778 family correspondence based on a cousin in-law relation of AAron Burr, Rev. A. Eliot, with letters to his father Rev. Eliot Sr. about women, children, slaves, epidemics, & pertinent events of the Revolutionary War; recopied, in the 1800’s and then again by another family member (author), so that today’s public may experience history as it developed. Some original letters are still intact.
Contact author for Review copy Title: MISSING LINKS TO THE CULPER SPY RING? Author: Bernadine Fawcett Publisher: Infinity Press, 2006 Publishers address: 1094 New DeHaven Street, Suite 100, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2713 publisher phone number: 1-610-941-999, e-mail address: BuyBooksOnTheWeb, 1--877-BUY BOOK, website:www.buybooksontheweb.com ISBN: 0-7414-2159-3, price: US $22.95, page count: 342 pages. Contact: Bernadine Fawcett, 86 Log Road Patchogue, N,Y. 11772, 631-289-0735, bernfawcett.optonline.net,www.fawcettcounseling.com To receive a complimentary copy for a book review contact: the above publishers address or e-mail: info.infinitypublishing.com, Subject MISSING LINKS... If the book is not sent or received for any reason, e-mail me at bernfawcett.optonline.net and I will facilitate an immediate copy sent to your location. Please include your name, position, and address with your request.
Blurb: Time Travel via 1777 -1778 family correspondence based on a cousin in-law relation of AAron Burr, Rev. A. Eliot, with letters to his father Rev. Eliot Sr. about women, children, slaves, epidemics, & pertinent events of the Revolutionary War; recopied, in the 1800’s and then again by another family member (author), so that today’s public may experience history as it developed. Some original letters are still intact. If you wish further information, the quotes below speak for themselves. Family Correspondence Quotes (unedited from originals): War Comments: “Gen. Washington has positive Orders to hang men, woman or child who attempts to carry the least quantity of provisions into them.” “The Cabal.... Their scheme to get Gates...head of the Army. “ “The Army...incensed... Many.. will shoot the man who ... appear to take Gen. Washington’s place.” “The truth is People are in some measure tired of the War... They want to Love peace and expect... that Gen. Washington ... adjust the affairs of the mightily republic over a good warm fire and a pipe of Tobacco.” Slavery Injustice Comments: “You have need of... your prayers every day “give our Senators wisdom”. ..of freeing Negro's when they have such a Business on hand-such a War to Conduct. I mourn your moral state...Our assembly went some time ago on a plan for enlisting the Negro men into the army & when their time was out, to let them go free. The Congress heard of it & the New England Delegates were informed by the Gentleman from the South ward, that if that was their scheme, they should retire from Congress & leave them to the consequences, securing themselves, on the best terms they could-which put an entire stop to our plan.” Women’s Place Comments: “I expect these girls will go through Count D’Estaing's Fleet before they are done. Let them stay at home and prepare to qualify themselves for good wives...The reason that they are not courted is, that they are dancing perpetually about the town. “ Disciplining Children-Comments: “She {infant- 2 years of age.} climbs the highest wood piles-runs away to a great distance, is often whipt and tied to the chair as her Uncle Josiah and Hugar Woddlelling used to be” Epidemics-Comments:“The Small Pox ..lost... Mr. Jonathan Silliman... “ “Mrs. Ross of Pequanock ... death... distemper.... measles... prevail ...”
The link to the Culper Spy Ring of Long Island, New York is Rev. Elliot's mention of General Parsons continually receiving information from the Sound where Caleb Brewster (a Culper Spy) is known to deliver intelligence to Fairfield Connecticut (Rev. Elliot's residence and association with major secret enclave organizer "Thaddeus Burr"). All of these names are connected with the Spy Chief, Benjamin Tallmadge who in his memoirs spoke of forays with Gen. Parson and Caleb Brewster. Discover the historic link never before brought to light!
Excerpt
Family Correspondence Quotes (unedited from originals):
War Comments:
“Gen. Washington has positive Orders to hang men, woman or child who attempts to carry the least quantity of provisions into them.”
“The Cabal.... Their scheme to get Gates...head of the Army. “
“The Army...incensed... Many.. will shoot the man who ... appear to take Gen. Washington’s place.”
“The truth is People are in some measure tired of the War... They want to Love peace and expect... that Gen. Washington ... adjust the affairs of the mightily republic over a good warm fire and a pipe of Tobacco.”
Slavery Injustice Comments:
“You have need of... your prayers every day “give our Senators wisdom”. ..of freeing Negro's when they have such a Business on hand-such a War to Conduct. I mourn your moral state...Our assembly went some time ago on a plan for enlisting the Negro men into the army & when their time was out, to let them go free. The Congress heard of it & the New England Delegates were informed by the Gentleman from the South ward, that if that was their scheme, they should retire from Congress & leave them to the consequences, securing themselves, on the best terms they could-which put an entire stop to our plan.”
Women’s Place Comments:
“I expect these girls will go through Count D’Estaing's Fleet before they are done. Let them stay at home and prepare to qualify themselves for good wives...The reason that they are not courted is, that they are dancing perpetually about the town. “
Disciplining Children-Comments:
“She {infant- 2 years of age.} climbs the highest wood piles-runs away to a great distance, is often whipt and tied to the chair as her Uncle Josiah and Hugar Woddlelling used to be”
Epidemics-Comments:“The Small Pox ..lost... Mr. Jonathan Silliman... “ “Mrs. Ross of Pequanock ... death... distemper.... measles... prevail ...”
Professional Reviews
MISSING LINKS TO THE CULPER SPY RING
Reviewed by: STEPHANIE BAIL (2/26/2005)
Bernadine Fawcett's new book, Missing Links to the Culper Spy Ring?, is a fascinating read. Not only does she make a solid argument for her premise that Rev. Andrew Eliot of Connecticut and his father the Rev. Andrew Eliot of Boston were indeed part of the famed Culper Spy Ring, her inclusion of the actual letters sent from son to father depict the actual day to day life of an early American family dealing with the tumultuous events of the American Revolution. Whether or not you are convinced by the main argument offered by the author, the letters alone will be well worth a reading of this book, as they bring to life a turbulent time in American history as only a primary source can.
Stephaine Bail, President of the Wading River Historical Society, Editor of the newspaper, THE SOUND OBSERVER.
MISSING LINKS CREATES A NEW WRITING GENRE
Reviewed by: Betsy Quint-Feldman (5/8/2005)
I am reviewing Missing Links to the Culper Spy Ring: by Bernadine Fawcett. "Missing Links" is a footnoted collection of handwritten and typeset letters and photographs that retell details of the American Revolutionary War, not by means of folklore or quantitative timelines; but through letters that were sent between a father and son in 18th century Connecticutt. These letters are true primary source gemstones, because they immerse the reader in the language, religion, and belief system of a time period which didn't have access to computer, photography, or videotape. In a world where we have become overly dependent on microwaves, video camera cell phones, and cars, authoress, BernadineFawcett has reminded us of a way of life that has been long forgotten. In the 1700s people depended on crops to survive, candles to see, word of mouth to hand down family history, and letters to pass information. It is noteworthy that the authoress acquired these documents through a step inlaw. I am touched that she had the great vision to undertake the task of interpreting the data in the letters. Her work is a true labor of love and respect for her husband's heritage, as well as a validation of our American identity. I am very thankful that I read "Missing Links." It gave me a chance to eavesdrop without tapping a phone, and the book also made me want to honor our country by reading more secondary sources about the American Revolutionary War. In summation: I would recommend this book to ages 16 and up. It provides the reader with a journey through time that makes us thankful for the brave efforts of our first settlers. The format of the book is credible and the type provides for easy reading. I must commend Bernadine Fawcett for creating a poignant genre of a letter reading extravaganza. I have never read a book quite like this before, and it just happens to be that I read the during the most stressful month of my life and the book held my attention. I am pondering using some of the letters as Listening Comprehension activities, as I am a Reading Teacher. When I'm not in the classroom, I'm writing letters, just like the characters; but my letters are emails. B. Quint-Feldman/ Reading and Special Education New York City Teacher
SOLVE THE MYSTERY!!
Reviewed by: ANNA SILVERMAN HOOD (6/22/2005)
THIS BOOK WAS VERY INTRIGUING. LOVED HEARING THROUGH A FIRST HAND OBSERVER THE ROAR OF THE CANNONS. ITS AMAZING THE BRAVERY THAT THE WOMAN EXHIBITED!! WOULD ANY OF US TODAY TRULY PUT OUR FAMILIES AT SUCH A RISK? THIS IS AN UNPARALLELED LOOK IN THE PAST. ITS A MUST READ!!!!
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