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lastlib

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2. It brings to mind a story I heard from the American Revolution....

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2022, 08:32 AM

Apr 2022

can't recall the specifics, but same general outline. A wealthy landowner's palatial home was taken over by the British and used for a headquarters. The owner asked George Washington to bombard it with cannons, and the home was destroyed.

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Did they do it? Srkdqltr Apr 2022 #1

It brings to mind a story I heard from the American Revolution.... lastlib Apr 2022 #2

For this thread LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2022 #3

So they did. Thanks for babylonsister Apr 2022 #4