“I ordered the commander to came forth instantly at which the captain immediately to the door with his breeches in his hand, when I ordered him to deliver to me the fort immediately he asked me by what authority I demanded it, I answered, ‘In the name of the great Jehovah and the Continental Congress.’ ”
~Ethan Allen~
The surrender of Fort Ticonderoga on may 10 1775
Well Bye,
®achel™
No comments:
Post a Comment