War Diaries (May 27) (nonfiction)
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Diaries
James McMichael: May 27, 1776
May 27 1776 After Captn. Marshels Compy. formed at the Cross roads Drumore Township Lancaster County—we all marched at 3 oClock P. M. and arived at Colo. Thompsons at 6 where we remain’d that night But being necessitated to Lodge without a Bed I passed the night without sleep it being the first night I ever was denied a bed; this with disagreeable company rendered me very unhappy—
- Diary of James McMichael @ All Things Liberty - McMichael was born in Scotland and was apparently well educated. He emigrated to America and was living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania when the American Revolution began. In April 1776, he began service as a sergeant in the Pennsylvania Rifle Regiment. He was commissioned second lieutenant of the Pennsylvania State Regiment (13th Pennsylvania) on April 18, 1777, and first lieutenant on June 20. In July 1778, he transferred to the 7th Pennsylvania, to the 4th Pennsylvania in 1781, and finally to the 1st Pennsylvania on January 1, 1783. He served in the army until June 3, 1783.
George Beck: May 27, 1941
Tuesday Latest news ‘Sinking of the German battle ship Bismarck. America said to be in the war. Things seem to be brightening up a bit if what we hear is true. Still browned off. May the great day be near.
—George Beck,1st Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, prisoner of war (diary)
Tatsusei Yogi: May 27, 1945
The village people crowded in the hut and we could not stay in the cave. Misfortunes every day.
—Tatsusei Yogi, civilian (diary)
