East Florida As a Refuge of Southern Loyalists, 1774-1785.

The article discusses the history of Florida during the American Revolution, focusing particularly Florida's role as a haven for American loyalists during the period. Florida was known as East Florida at the time of the American Revolution and was administered by British governor and British Army Lieutenant Colonel of the 104th Regiment Patrick Tonyn from 1774-1784. The author considers Florida's role in international relations diplomacy during the period; the colony's role in continuing British commercial interests in the West Indies, and Florida's role in supporting the British forces during the Revolution.