The Bookshelf for boys and girls Historic Tales and Golden Deeds part 3 (1912)
University Society, New York · New York : University Society · leaf 25
nter of 1777-78, during theoccupation of Philadelphia by the Britishtroops, that a patriot woman inside of theenemys lines performed an act of great serviceto her country. Not far away, at Whitemarsh,General Washingtons army was encamped.It had recently suffered defeat in the battlesof Brandywine… … commodious and elegant houses in which toenjoy the winter. In one of these houses liveda Quaker gentleman named Darrah, his wifeLydia, and their younger children; their oldestson was an officer in the patriot army. Withthem General Howes adjutant-general took uphis quarters, and secured a back room…
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