In our third and concluding look at non-Revolutionary 1776, we return to the North American continent. Probably caught up by the spirit of rebellion, slaves on a Louisiana plantation owned by William Dunbar attempt his overthrow in July, but are quickly subdued. And that same month, Cherokee forces in North Carolina attack the settlement of Eaton's Station. A day later men of the colony's militia destroy a Cherokee village, restoring order, at least for a while.
Smallpox is a concern up and down the Eastern seaboard, in and out of the battle areas.
John Adams' family in Boston, following his written urging from Philadelphia, is also inoculated. In New York City, the New York Hospital is founded. Even the busy George Washington takes time out in February to invite black poetess Phyllis Wheatley to his headquarters to thank her for her works. Harvard University will grant him an honorary doctorate. And in Virginia, the Phi Beta Kappa honorary society is founded at William and Mary College.