[gusopol3]

Thomas Fleming really brought him to life in Now We are Enemies, his c. 1960 book about the battle. I think the consensus of his contemporaries would have been that he didn't belong in the redoubt. Amazing history how Revere identified his body months later by dental bridge work he had done as a silversmith. Fleming is pretty clear in his impression that Warren wasn't fighting for independence that day, but for American rights under the English constitution; so he hadn't come as far as Sam Adams.

[warsaw44]

Such a great book. I can see my copy from my desk. So enjoyed that book.

Ever have a chance to read ‘ Paul Revere and the World he lived in ‘ by Esther Forbes?

Also, in regard to Warren not interested in full independence - weren't there many founding father who believed the same but eventually realized it was the only course of action left us?