Lieutenant Examination
Passes his examination for lieutenant in the Royal Navy.
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1777 in Great Britain
Explore 8 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1777.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1777
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Battle of Brandywine Creek
Howe forces George Washington back towards Philadelphia
Other events (month unknown)
American Crisis Continues
Paine published further American Crisis essays to sustain public support for the Revolution.
Discovery of Tonga Islands
Visits Tonga for a 2nd time. Impressed by the amiability of the people, names the islands the Friendly Islands
HMS Lowestoffe
Serves as lieutenant aboard HMS Lowestoffe in the Caribbean.
Letter to Sheriffs of Bristol
Burke published a letter criticizing punitive policy toward the American colonies and defending political prudence.
Secretary to Continental Foreign Affairs Committee
Paine became secretary to the Continental Congress's Committee for Foreign Affairs, entering revolutionary administration.
Speech to Electors
Burke defends independent parliamentary judgment to Bristol electors.
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