https://www.independent.org/news/article.asp?id=13012 It’s as if “the Redcoats are coming” again. Northam’s counterpart in 1774 was Lord Dunmore, the last royal governor, who took measures to disarm “disloyal” Virginians led by Patrick Henry. The patriots were arming and organizing themselves into independent companies to protect their rights. None other than George Washington formed the Fairfax Independent Militia Company. “Threat’ned with the Destruction…
