Our state capitol illustrated . COMMONWEALTH OF : Boston, December 5, 1777. The General Assembly of this State take the earliest opportunity to acknowledge the receipt of your acceptable present — the tokensof victory gained at the memorable battle of Bennington. The events of that day strongly mark the bravery of the men, who, unskilled inwar, forced from their intrenchments a chosen number of veteran troops of boasted Britons ; as well as the address and valor of the General whodirected their movements and led them on to conquest. This signal exploit opened the way to a rapi
Our state capitol illustrated . COMMONWEALTH OF : Boston, December 5, 1777. The General Assembly of this State take the earliest opportunity to acknowledge the receipt of your acceptable present — the tokensof victory gained at the memorable battle of Bennington. The events of that day strongly mark the bravery of the men, who, unskilled inwar, forced from their intrenchments a chosen number of veteran troops of boasted Britons ; as well as the address and valor of the General whodirected their movements and led them on to conquest. This signal exploit opened the way to a rapid succession of advantages most importantto America. These trophies shall be safely deposited in the archives of the State, and there remind posterity of the irresistible power of theGOD of Armies, and the honors due to the memory of the brave. Still attended with like Success, may you long enjoy the rewards of yourgrateful GENL JOHN STARK. JEREMIAH POWELL, rresdl of the SENATE AND READING ROOM.
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