Chapter
21
Quote
If America is an humble instrument of the salvation of
Britain, it will give us the sincerest joy; but, if Britain must lose her
liberty, she must lose it alone. America must and will be free.
Abigail Adams
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Abigail Adams was an amazing woman for her time. She
was very educated and was known for her strong opinions. She was also known as
a devoted wife, loving mother, and gracious lady. She also had a strong faith
that showed in her words and her actions.
Source: Wikipedia, the Letters of John and Abigailonline, and Abigail Adams: First Lady of Faith and Courage
Paul Revere
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Paul Revere was a silversmith in Boston and key member
of Sons of Liberty and other patriot groups. He is most famous for his midnight
ride to Lexington and Concord.
Chapter
22
Quote
Our enemies have flattered themselves that they shall
make easy prey of this numerous, brave, and hardy people. ~ The Suffolk
Resolves
Source: The Suffolk Resolves
Alcohol and Medicine
Before there were water treatment plants and before the
concept of germs and bacteria was accepted, water was not safe to drink. People knew that water
made people sick and the best way to prevent illness was o drink something
alcoholic. Even young children were given watered down beer and wine, not for
taste but for health.
If surgery was needed, the patient drank enough alcohol
to make themselves drunk because it was the only form of anesthesia they had.
Although there were many who spoke out against the evils of excessive drink,
few, if any obtained completely from alcohol at this point in time.
Chapter
23
Quote
We must defend [our liberty] against the attacks of
friends as well as enemies. ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
Draughts
What the British call checkers
Source: Wikipedia
Surgeon vs. Doctor
If you needed surgery or needed a bullet you would call
a surgeon, which was not the same as a Doctor. If you were sick with a cold or
small pox, you would call the doctor.
Chapter
24
Quote
Our liberty must be preserved; it is far dearer than
life ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
Chapter
25
Quote
…men loved darkness rather than light…
Source: Bible:John 3:19 KJV
Sarah the Housekeeper
Was a real person (though I am not sure if she was the
housekeeper) and does not seem to have been liked by Mercy Scollay.
Mercy's Aunt
Is a fictional character that was made of for the sake
or the propriety. as Mercy never would have visited Warren's home without a
chaperon.
Mercy Scollay
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Mercy was engaged to Dr. Joseph Warren. Eve after his
death, she made sure that his children were provided for.
The Rumors
There were some rumors about Warren. Most of them I
could find no bases for. However, a couple had to do with patients. I chose to
represent them as false in the book.
Chapter
26
Quote
If the timidity of some and the treachery of others in
this town does not ruin us, I think we shall be saved ~ Dr. Joseph Warren
Source: Letter to Samuel Adams
Warren's Children Sent Away
Many patriots sent their children away from Boston as
the situation worsened. Warren's Children were sent along with Mercy Scollay to
Dr. Warren's friends, the Dixons.
Source: Letters by Warren
Warren and Slavery
Warren did own a slave. I was not able to find a lot of
information on his views in general on slavery. Most of the views in the book
are my speculation with a good dose of imagination. It is known that he
provided medical care for many Africans
Source: Letter by Warren
Church's Treachery
At some point, Church started passing information to
the British. There is no hard evidence that Warren knew. I, however believe he
suspected as Warren too (some say hostility) the top place at the Boston
Committee of correspondence and there are a few terse letters that seem to
point to the fact Warren knew something was up.
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