David Ramsay was one of the American Revolution’s first major historians. Although trained as a physician, during the Revolutionary War he was a member of the South Carolina legislature. Since he was personally involved in the events of the revolution (him serving as field surgeon in the South Carolina militia and his brother Nathaniel as a Captain of the First Maryland Regiment), his writing reflects his insight and knowledge of these events. Here are excerpts from his book History of the American Revolution, transcribed by yours truly in Anniversary Gregg.
Attachment: the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-the-revolution.pdf