. Historical collections of Georgia : containing the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc. relating to its history and antiquities, from its first settlement to the present time ; compiled from original records and official documents ; illustrated by nearly one hundred engravings of public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, portraits of distinguished men, etc., etc. / by the Rev. George White. nipt f i£ T11 PuUlaskl had unsuccessfully contended for the princi-&L iT m °Wn C°JUntrj he dfiterm^d to connect himselfwith those w
. Historical collections of Georgia : containing the most interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc. relating to its history and antiquities, from its first settlement to the present time ; compiled from original records and official documents ; illustrated by nearly one hundred engravings of public buildings, relics of antiquity, historic localities, natural scenery, portraits of distinguished men, etc., etc. / by the Rev. George White. nipt f i£ T11 PuUlaskl had unsuccessfully contended for the princi-&L iT m °Wn C°JUntrj he dfiterm^d to connect himselfwith those who were engaged in the same struggle in America Fur-mshed with testimonials from Franklin, Pulaski found no difficultyTn ltpn£T5 7me?t m th£Aferican arm^ In the battle of Brandy-wine he had a post near Washington, and by his bravery and activity offic/r Aft e ^w? hG had in E^r°Pfi as an -com; shed7officer. After th1S battle Congress appointed him to the command of the cavalry, with the rank of Brigadier-General; but owin^ to some dissatisfaction among the officers under him, he resigned his com- 308 HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF GEORGIA. mand, and joined the main army at Valley Forge. In 1778, with theapprobation of Washington and Congress, he raised a corps, whichwas afterwards called Pulaskis Legion. In the assault upon Savan-nah, in 1779, he sealed his devotion to liberty with his blood. He diedat sea a few days after he received his
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