THE JOURNAL OF NICHOLAS CRESSWELL~1774-1777

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Nicholas Cresswell's diary provides a vivid account of his journey from England to pre-Revolutionary Virginia, where he navigates the complexities of colonial life as a Loyalist. His observations reveal the struggles faced by Loyalists amidst growing unrest, as well as interactions with various Native American tribes and a slave gathering. Cresswell's conflicted feelings about America and his eventual desire to return to England highlight the tensions of the era. His narrative concludes in 1777, capturing a unique perspective on the colonial experience just before the Revolution.