Tag Archives: General Hugh Percy

And now for something a little different. . .

Posted on August 19, 2014 by

  I’m a day late, here.  Had some issues getting this thing put together and online.  I hope it was worth the wait. Last week, I was privileged to tell the overview of April 19th, 1775 to the local Kiwanis … Continue reading →

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General Percy’s Really Bad Day

Posted on July 24, 2014 by

“Farmers and merchants with pitchforks.” That’s what the Redcoats thought we were. And the terms were said with jeers and taunts. One of the most vocal in the British derision of the American Patriots was from Lieutenant-General Hugh Percy, 2nd … Continue reading →

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