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It was undoubtedly a bold adventure, and carried with it the appearance of defiance, especially when we consider the panic-struck condition of the enemy on the loss of the Hessian post.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “It was undoubtedly a bold adventure, and carried with it the appearance of defiance, especially when we consider the…”
Editor's note · Context
Paine describes the boldness of Washington's actions during a critical moment in the Revolutionary War, reflecting on the psychological impact on the enemy.
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