A perspective from a surgeon and a correspondent of notables in history, such Thomas Rodney, brother to the Signer of the Declaration of Independence regarding Prime Archangel Michael at the Battle of Trenton, and his desire to see freed Abraham Pryor's slave "Cuffe." This man had seen a great deal of change: American Revolution, Slavery; Illnesses; and Religion, and offers his unique perspective of constant learning through travel (from Dover, Delaware to Nova Scotia and Rhode Island) and through correspondence to challenge complacency in a way not always documented for historical review. Diaries and letters, often published decades or more after the events written about give insight into both short-sightedeness and the beginnings of events about to transpire. This book is no exception. - Laurie M. Scott, Hamtramck, Michigan