. A junior class history of the United States; to which are added the Declaration of independence, and the Constitution of the United States .. . Francis Marion was born in South Carolina in 1733. His efforts and sufferings forthe patriot cause have greatly endeared his memory. On one occasion, it is said, aBritish officer was conducted to his camp on official business, and Marion politelyinvited him to dinner. The whole fare proved to be only roasted sweet potatoes,served on pieces of bark. And is this your usual mode of living ? exclaimed theofficer. It is, said Marion ; and we are content w
. A junior class history of the United States; to which are added the Declaration of independence, and the Constitution of the United States .. . Francis Marion was born in South Carolina in 1733. His efforts and sufferings forthe patriot cause have greatly endeared his memory. On one occasion, it is said, aBritish officer was conducted to his camp on official business, and Marion politelyinvited him to dinner. The whole fare proved to be only roasted sweet potatoes,served on pieces of bark. And is this your usual mode of living ? exclaimed theofficer. It is, said Marion ; and we are content with it, and ask no pay officer returned feeling that it was of little use to fight against such men. 43. How was the spirit of liberty kept alive in the South ? The most noted of thepartisan leaders ? 44. Who became a traitor ? His conduct at Philadelphia ? Itsresult; 1780] THE WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE 105 a soldier, this yeiir (1780) deserted the patriot cause, andbecame a traitor. After the Britisli had left Philadelphia,he was assigned to a command at that city, lie plungedinto extravagance and luxury, and was found guilty, by a.
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