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28 Dec 1776 #OnThisDay GEORGE WASHINGTON's headquarters was in Newtown #Pennsylvania at the home of widow Hannah Harris. Here, GW reported to Congress. This evening, GW dined with several of the Hessian officers. A tradition of the time. #AmRev #History #PatriotsWeek
GEORGE WASHINGTON planned 3 crossings of the Delaware. JAMES EWING was supposed to cross just south of #Trenton with 800 militia and Col JOHN CAWALADER and approx 1800 men were supposed to land 12 miles south at Burlington. #History #AmRev #RevWar #PatriotsWeek
13 December 1776 #ONThisDay General CHARLES LEE is captured by British forces led by Banastre Tarleton. Lee was caught some distance from his army, frequenting a tavern/inn operated by the comely Widow White. Perhaps he needed her home cooking? #History #AmRev #RevWar
Another interesting children's book about early American history for those who may be #homeschooling. This one is by @GeneBarretta, Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin. #History #ChildrensBooks #BenFranklin Link here: https://t.co/zNmEQ3RXlY
In the true spirit of Christmas, #OnThisDay 23 December 1778 Col. JOHN LAURENS and Gen. CHARLES LEE fight a duel outside Philadelphia. Lee is wounded. For Hamilton's account of the duel see: https://t.co/vLJfCGBhmH
#History #AmRev #RevWar #Duel #CodeDuello #Pistols
2 July 1779 #OnThisDay in #NewYork was the Battle of Pound Ridge. His 1st command, BANASTRE TARLETON led Loyalist forces on raid. BENJAMIN TALLMADGE led Sheldon's 2nd Light Horse in opposition. British captured Tallmadge letters re Culper Spy Ring. #History #AmRev #RevWar.