28 Dec 1776 GEORGE WASHINGTON's headquarters was in Newtown 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.

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GEORGE WASHINGTON planned 3 crossings of the Delaware. JAMES EWING was supposed to cross just south of with 800 militia and Col JOHN CAWALADER and approx 1800 men were supposed to land 12 miles south at Burlington.

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