No Irene this is not some silly post about some half Greek god hero and his story…..
There has been a wealth of interests about the musical “Hamilton”…..I am not a fan of musicals but I will give the play credit for introducing the American people to an unsung hero of the Revolution……Hercules Mulligan.
Born in Ireland’s County Londonderry on September 25, 1740, Hercules Mulligan immigrated to the American colonies when he was just six years old. His parents, Hugh and Sarah, left their homeland in hopes of improving life for their family in the colonies; they settled in New York City and Hugh became the eventual owner of a successful accounting firm.
Hamilton lived with Mulligan for a period during his tenure as a student, and the two of them had many late-night political discussions. One of the earliest members of the Sons of Liberty, Mulligan is credited from swaying Hamilton away from his stance as a Tory and into a role as a patriot and one of America’s founding fathers. Hamilton, originally a supporter of British dominion over the thirteen colonies, soon came to the conclusion that the colonists should be able to rule themselves. Together, Hamilton and Mulligan joined the Sons of Liberty, a secret society of patriots that was formed to protect colonists’ rights.
https://www.thoughtco.com/hercules-mulligan-4160489
As a spy during the War…his information twice saved Washington from the Red Coats…..
Twice, the spy’s information prevented General Washington from ruin. On one occasion, a rushed officer came to Mulligan late at night in dire need of a coat. Upon further questioning, the officer carelessly disclosed his mission to capture George Washington later that day. Mulligan sent for Cato immediately and upon receiving the news, Washington relocated to safety. In another instance, the British had caught wind of Washington’s plan to travel to Rhode Island via the Connecticut shoreline. By a stroke of luck, Hercules’s brother, Hugh, was charged with loading the British boats with supplies. Hugh informed Hercules of the enemy’s stratagem and Cato carried the message to Washington who quickly rerouted.
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/hercules-mulligan
Yet another brave American that has not received the accolades he deserved for his part in the victory over England.
America has a way of ignoring those that did the most to protect this country.
This is my little effort to bring those unsung heroes into the light.
There is so much more to the Founding of America than the limited lessons we are taught in schools.
Learn Stuff!
I Read, I Write, You Know
“lego ergo scribo”
I have never been interested in that musical, to be honest. Good to know they include that character though.
Best wishes, Pete.
He is a fascinating character of the Revolution. chuq
Hmph!😒
School textbooks don’t even include Nathan Hale and Haim Solomon for several decades. The political correct politics of inclusion has lead to the deletion of many traditional Americans of note – esp white males. Even Thomas Edison has been deleted from some textbooks to include minority people who invented a toothbrush or a pencil sharpener or some such useful implement but insignificant in the shadow of Edison’s accomplishments.
The deletion occurred way ahead of what you call “political correctness” chuq
Great post chuq! I hadn’t heard of him until Hamilton, but after I watched Hamilton, I was so intrigued I began reading about him online.
An amazing person…..are you okay? chuq
My head hasn’t been great the last couple of days.😔 How are your eyes?
One eye better the other is blurry…..take care chuq