The Originial Flag of the Thirteen United States

Posted by on Jan 17, 2010 in 18th Century, All Posts, American Revolutionary War, Major Historical Events | 3 Comments

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution stating: “That the flag of the Thirteen United States be Thirteen Stripes, alternate red and white: That the union be Thirteen Stars white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” The brief article pictured above was published in the lower right-hand corner ...

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Milestone Document: Washington’s Farewell Address

Posted by on Jan 17, 2010 in 18th Century, All Posts, Founding Fathers, Major Historical Events, Milestone Documents, Presidents | No Comments

The Declaration of Independence (1776), the Treaty of Paris (1783), the Constitution of the United States (1787), the Bill of Rights (1791) — all of these are widely recognized for being among the most important documents in American history. Another milestone document was President George Washington’s Farewell Address (1796), in which Washington declared he would ...

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The 12 Letters That Preceded The Burr-Hamilton Duel

Posted by on Jan 16, 2010 in 19th Century, All Posts, Founding Fathers, Major Historical Events | 5 Comments

On the morning of July 11, 1804, a sitting Vice President of the United States shot and subsequently killed a Founding Father. Imagine the headlines and talk shows if that happened today!? There are plenty of books and websites — even films and humorous web videos — to browse for background and analysis on the famous ...

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An Unlikely Spy Embedded as a Newspaper Printer

Posted by on Jan 10, 2010 in 18th Century, All Posts, American Revolutionary War, Oddities | 4 Comments

The Culper Spy Ring was a professional network of 20 spies managed by Benjamin Tallmadge of the 2nd Connecticut Light Dragoons under orders of General George Washington. The Culper Ring’s mission, according to Wikipedia: Infiltrate British-controlled New York City and report troop dispositions and intentions, and conduct covert operations throughout the American Revolutionary War. As ...

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The Real First President of the United States

Posted by on Jan 10, 2010 in 18th Century, All Posts, Oddities, Presidents | No Comments

A Googling of “John Hanson” reveals some controversy over whether he should be considered the first President of the United States, the third or just President of the Continental Congress (leaving the POTUS title for GW). The fact is that John Hanson was indeed the first President of the Continental Congress elected under the terms ...

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Get Rag Linen on Your iPhone

Posted by on Jan 3, 2010 in All Posts, Blog Admin, Rag Linen News | One Comment

To welcome the new year, we made it easier for you to get Rag Linen on the go. Just visit raglinen.com on your iPhone, iPod, Android, Storm or Pre for our new and improved mobile edition experience. Add our icon to your home screen (bookmark the site on your cell) to read our updates in ...

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The First Three Collections

Posted by on Jan 3, 2010 in All Posts, Blog Admin, Rag Linen News | No Comments

To kick-start 2010 and celebrate the redesign of raglinen.com, we have published three exciting new digital exhibits:

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French and Indian War – Treaties of Peace

Posted by on Jan 3, 2010 in 1754-1763, 18th Century, All Posts, The French and Indian War | No Comments

The French and Indian War in America was formally concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Paris on February 10, 1763.  As the May 1763 issue of Gentleman’s Magazine (printed in London) reports, “The Definitive Treaty of Friendship of Peace between his Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain. Concluded ...

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The Chance of Getting a Good Wife in 1755

Posted by on Dec 31, 2009 in 18th Century, All Posts, Humor, Newspaper Ads, Oddities | No Comments

Here’s an odd and humorous discovery from the April 7, 1755 issue of the New York Gazette, printed by James Parker. Enjoy.

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