The old classics are Wilbur C. Abbott, New York City during the
American Revolution,  Thomas J. Wertenbaker,  Father Knickerbocker Rebels,
and Oscar T. Barck, New York City during the War for Independence.
  You might also look at Klein and Ronald Howard, eds., The
Twilight of British Rule in Revolutionary America: The New York Letter
Book of General James Robertson, 1780-1783.


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On Thu, 5 Oct 2000, Sandy Parks wrote:

>I'm a writer living in Florida and have been attempting to do some
>research on New York City during the American Revolution.   I'm looking
>for direction to a few good books/microfilm that can be borrowed through
>the library systems.  Particular questions and topics I'm searching for
>are:
>1. diary of life in New York City(both Loyalist and pro-revolution)
>2. travel between NYC and the rest of America(everyday travel and
>commerce)
>3. counterfeiting of Continental Currency
>4. any groups operating in the city like the Sons of Liberty, what they
>were called, etc.
>5. British rules and regulations during this time
>
>Also I'd love to hear about any other topics you think someone writing
>about in this time period should be aware of.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Sandy Parks
>