Sagas of Binkus and Irons in the American Revolution
A sweeping 18th century saga follows Solomon Binkus and Jack Irons through Horse Valley and Boston to Philadelphia Paris and London. They witness mob clashes with British troops, aid Franklin, carry Washington’s letters, and endure peril, romance, and political upheaval as the colonies move toward independence. The tale spans 1768 to 1778, with love between Binkus's ward Margaret and Jack, and muttered whispers of nobility and duty guiding their perilous voyage.
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Solomon Binkus
Vety Fan
Jack Irons
Horse Valley
New York
Colonel Hare
England
Ack
Margaret
Fort
Irons
Albany
Solomon
Jack
Boston
Captain Preston
Preston
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Rgaret
London
Doctor Franklin
Binkus
Washington
Lexington
Lionel Clarke
Boston Jar
Valley Forge
Franklin
France
The Horse of Destiny in Boston Harbor to West Point
In Boston Harbor Jack learns Arnold’s hold on Philadelphia and his quest for funds. Arnold clashes with Jack, who forgives yet warns Washington of Arnold’s privateering and debts. Solomon and Jack pursue truth, trade for a fine mare Nancy, and witness Washington’s steady leadership as war prospects shift.
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L’etoile
Boston Harbor
Boston
Jack
Philadelphia
Arnold
William Penn
Irons
United States
Stice
Gov
America
Washington
The
Hudson
King’s Ferry
Hye
Paulding
Tarrytown
Margaret
Franklin
Paris
Louis XVI
Solomon
Passy
Albany
Mirandy
Ameriky
Corlles Farm
Corlles
Nancy
Governor Reed
Mr. Paulding
Reuben Smith
Stony Point
Smith
Love and Treason at Headquarters with Arnold’s looming role
Jack Lyons reports Governor Reed’s harsh claim that General Arnold is corrupt, while Washington plans a long trip to Connecticut to confer with Rochambeau. Arnold is praised as capable but faces potential relief from detail work as strategic concerns mount.
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Ernor Reed
Arnold
Jack
Solomon
Irona
Washington
Henry Thornhill
Connecticut
Rochambeau
Jack Lyons
Letters from 1780 Describe Loyalist Move and Washington Standoff
The text recounts diplomatic exchanges during the American Revolution. It notes Arnold and Henry Thornhill, Margaret Hare, and letters between London and America. Franklin rejects abandoning allies while Sir Benjamin Hare discusses New York, troop movements, and temptations of a quick end to the war. Washington’s cautious strategy is criticized as maddening.
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Arnold
Henry Thornhill
Margaret
England
David Hartley
Colonel Irons
France
Philosopher
London
Franklin
America
Colonel Ware
New York
Sir Roger
Washington
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Richard
Irving Bacheller
Irving Bach
Atasiag
Binkus Peenentee
Colonel Hart
Char Vil
General Clarke
Yankees
Younerman
Arke
Igaret
Gael
Lionel
Hare
Young Irons
Lourcé
Gravesend
Privy Council
Philweiasphie
Ameroa
John Adams
Clinton
Oriskany
Schuyter
Herkimer
Boulogne
L'Etoile
Nvedi
Gin
John Anderson
Sir Henry Clinton
Roger Waite
Lafayette
Newport
Brest
Highland Road
Benedict Arnold
Dan
Somon
Reed
Allus
John Irons, Jr
Kinderhook
West Point
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