Robert Rogers tells Jordan to act as if he is sneaking up on a deer and to see the enemy before the enemy sees him. This advice is taken directly from the historical Rogers' Standing Orders for his ranger company during the French and Indian War.
Abraham Woodhull sings, "The Anacreontic Song" at Major Andre's party. The melody for the song was later re-used for The Star-Spangled Banner, which eventually became the United States National Anthem.