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  • After the story's publication, some readers raised questions about the veracity of Knowlton's and Fuller's stories, prompting the O-D to make more inquiries.

    Heroes or Villains? 2010

  • Gary Elkins , a Republican state lawmaker who represents part of Houston and sponsored Mr. Knowlton's bill in the house, says the state should have no role in telling noodlers how to go about catching their prey.

    Long Arm of the Law Penalizes Texans Who Nab Catfish by Hand Ana Campoy 2011

  • Nothing gelled until Mr. Setteducati attended another presentation of Mr. Knowlton's work in 2008 and had a brainstorm.

    The Trickster Behind the Magic Tricks Ann Zimmerman 2011

  • After the story's publication, some readers raised questions about the veracity of Knowlton's and Fuller's stories, prompting the O-D to make more inquiries.

    Heroes or Villains? 2010

  • Knowlton's sixteen-year-old son Frederick accompanied his father to fight in the Revolutionary War.

    History of American Women Maggiemac 2009

  • Colonel Aaron Burr later in life said of his friend Knowlton, "I had a full account of the Battle from Knowlton's own lips, and I believe if the chief command had been entrusted to him, the issue would have proved more fortunate."

    History of American Women Maggiemac 2009

  • The soldiers he led were known as Knowlton's Rangers, the first American spies.

    History of American Women Maggiemac 2009

  • Burr also commented on Knowlton's promotion, "It was impossible to promote such a man too rapidly."

    History of American Women Maggiemac 2009

  • At daybreak, Knowlton's troops were spotted by the pickets of the British light infantry.

    History of American Women Maggiemac 2009

  • Knowlton's force consisted mostly of farmers – without uniforms and armed with shotguns – who were sent by Colonel Prescott to oppose the advancing British grenadiers, during the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775.

    History of American Women Maggiemac 2009

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