Sir William Howe as his last act as CinC of Crown forces in American sent two major columns out of the city in an attempt to "bag" the Marquis and bring him back to the city as a prisoner. Howe went so far as to plan for a dinner with the young Frenchman as the guest of honor after which he planned to return to England with the young Marquis as his "guest". [More]
Thursday, May 20, 2010
This Day in History: May 20
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