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It is small wonder that the Americans were beaten in the battle of the Brandywine; indeed, the wonder is that the British did not follow up their victory and entirely wipe out the opposing patriots.
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Marshall expresses surprise that the American forces were not completely defeated after the battle of Brandywine.
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