Wednesday, November 26, 2008

This Day in History: November 26

I, therefore, went with a number of men to contrive, if possible, some method to prevent the expected devastation in this part of the Colony; when I came to Falmouth, there were one hundred and eighty men there, including the sea-coast men, (many had gone away for want of provisions,) the Militia there was commanded by Colonel Mitchell, and Colonel Fogg; and a number of gentlemen were attending. They assembled, and chose me to lead them...

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