On This Day In 1776, Washington And Franklin Rejected Britain’s Pardon Offer

It was Saturday, July 20, 1776. A British emissary came ashore under a flag of truce and met George Washington face to face. After two British letters had failed to recognize Washington’s military rank, Lt. Col. James Patterson called him “Excellency” throughout the meeting. Patterson still placed the same disputed letter on the table, now […]
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