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Two tales of the American Revolution

One Chicagoan inflated his wartime experiences; early settler DuSable jailed as rebel sympathizer

In this letter written in French and dated Oct. 26, 1778, a British officer orders two subordinates to travel to Illinois from Michigan with Potawatomi reinforcements to help identify and detain sympathizers to the American rebellion. The letter is in the Newberry Library's collection. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
In this letter written in French and dated Oct. 26, 1778, a British officer orders two subordinates to travel to Illinois from Michigan with Potawatomi reinforcements to help identify and detain sympathizers to the American rebellion. The letter is in the Newberry Library’s collection. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
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While Kennison’s claims gave Chicago a connection to the Revolution many wanted to believe, DuSable’s lived experiences reveal the complexities of that moment.
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