Gilbert Imlay: Citizen of the World and American Revolution Partisan

Early Life and Career

Gilbert Imlay was born in New Jersey in 1754. He was the son of a prosperous merchant, and he received a good education. As a young man, Imlay worked as a merchant and trader. He traveled extensively throughout the world, and he gained a firsthand understanding of the different cultures and political systems of the time.

Gilbert Imlay: Citizen of the World

by Francisco Luis Marino

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Language	:	English
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In the early 1770s, Imlay became involved in the American Revolution. He was a close friend of Thomas Paine, and the two men worked together to promote the cause of independence. Imlay wrote several pamphlets and articles in support of the Revolution, and he also served as a military officer.

Military Service

Imlay served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He fought in some of the most famous battles of the war, including the Battle of Saratoga and the Battle of Monmouth. Imlay was a brave and skilled officer, and he quickly rose through the ranks.

In 1779, Imlay was appointed as the commissary general of the Continental Army. This was a very important position, and Imlay was responsible for supplying the army with food and other supplies. Imlay served as commissary general until the end of the war in 1783.

Later Life and Career

After the war, Imlay returned to his career as a merchant and trader. He traveled to Europe, and he established a successful business in London. Imlay also continued to write about politics and economics.

In 1793, Imlay published a book entitled A Topographical Description of the Western Territory of North America. This book was a valuable resource for people who were interested in settling in the West.

Imlay died in London in 1828. He was a complex and fascinating figure who made significant contributions to the American Revolution and to the development of the United States.