Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by WBro Alex Horne of San Francisco, member of Quator Coronati #2076 London UK, and is brought to us by WBro John Rock, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. It is not generally appreciated what the economic situation of the thirteen dis-united colonies was, at a time when history propelled them into an expensive, and for some time, unsuccessful war for independence. Some of the behind-the-scenes heroes that made it possible remain unsung; here is the story of one of them. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.