Dr Christopher F. Minty examined the origins of loyalism in New York City between 1768 and 1775. In his presentation, and by examining the political and social behavior of New Yorkers who became loyalists, Minty offered a new interpretation of the coming of the Revolution and reoriented our understanding of the origins of American political practice. Minty is an editor at the Center for Digital Editing at the University of Virginia, where he is managing editor of the Naval Documents of the American Revolution and contributes to The Papers of George Washington. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Stirling (Scotland).

The lively cocktail reception was well attended by Warriors, friends and several Prospective Members.