. A history of Pennsylvania. British to take these forts. Forthis cause Howes forces were divided. Washington, whowas encamped on Skippack Creek, about fourteen miles fromGermantown, determined to surprise Howes troops in thatvillage. The attack was made October 4, and was wellplanned, but the morning was foggy and the Americansbecame confused in the fog, mistaking one another for theBritish. A British colonel took possession of the largeChew mansion and made a determined stand, which in-creased the disorder in the American ranks. Washington 1 This incident has had its defenders, but no overt
. A history of Pennsylvania. British to take these forts. Forthis cause Howes forces were divided. Washington, whowas encamped on Skippack Creek, about fourteen miles fromGermantown, determined to surprise Howes troops in thatvillage. The attack was made October 4, and was wellplanned, but the morning was foggy and the Americansbecame confused in the fog, mistaking one another for theBritish. A British colonel took possession of the largeChew mansion and made a determined stand, which in-creased the disorder in the American ranks. Washington 1 This incident has had its defenders, but no overt act, or anything thatwould encourage the British, was ever proved against the accused. It mustbe regarded as an act not justified even by supposed military necessity. PENNSYLVANIA IN rHE REVOLUTION 149 was unable to collect his forces, and was compelled toretreat. Washington at White Marsh. — This was the last engage-ment near Philadelphia. Howe attempted an attack onWashington, who had retired to White Marsh, but linding.
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