Maryland; stories of her people and of her history . OPERATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK CITY We flung ourselves upon the enemy and tried to drivethem back. We could not do that, but at least we held 139. MARYLAND them in check until our army was safe. Two hundred and fifty of us were killedor taken prisoners. ButGeneral Washington praisedour bravery and said wesaved his army. Poor John Bealle had hisarm shot off and is goinghome. So I will send thisletter by him. Tell Fatherto take care of him until heis able to work. He foughtlike a man, and says he iswilling to give his arm forMarylands
Maryland; stories of her people and of her history . OPERATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK CITY We flung ourselves upon the enemy and tried to drivethem back. We could not do that, but at least we held 139. MARYLAND them in check until our army was safe. Two hundred and fifty of us were killedor taken prisoners. ButGeneral Washington praisedour bravery and said wesaved his army. Poor John Bealle had hisarm shot off and is goinghome. So I will send thisletter by him. Tell Fatherto take care of him until heis able to work. He foughtlike a man, and says he iswilling to give his arm forMarylands liberty. I must end this in haste. Give my love to all. I dont know where I shall be when I write you next. Your affectionate brother, Carroll. July 10, Sister Mary: We are here in South Carolina, and are having a prettyhard time. Since I saw you as we marched throughMaryland, I dont believe we have had a good, squaremeal. We lack arms, we lack tents, we lack food, welack medicine, we lack everything. MORDECAI GIST From a painting in the possessioii of the Maryland Historical Society 140 SOLDIERS OF THE REVOLUTION The only things we have are our good spirits and ourgood commanders. Baron de
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