This Day in History: November 21

In General Arnold's letter to Lord George Germaine, which, it is said, will find its way to the public, he expressly says that Congress would not be able to stand their ground half an hour if his Lordship would publicly & under authority declare to America the terms that would be given to all the Colonies. Sir Henry Clinton advises the same thing; and it is confidently said that a declaration will be issued accordingly [More]