History of Savannah, Ga.; from its settlement to the close of the eighteenth century . *s». t -^ ?? % ..^t~~r *. Suburban Resorts. 537 pers were of great assistance to the American army, frequently obtainedvaluable information, which could not be procured in any other one time Jasper came into Savannah, and remained here several days,during which time he collected valuable information concerning the num-ber and position of the British forces, and furnished it to General Lin-coln. On one occasion Jasper met, near Ebenezer, a lady named , who was in great distress about her husba
History of Savannah, Ga.; from its settlement to the close of the eighteenth century . *s». t -^ ?? % ..^t~~r *. Suburban Resorts. 537 pers were of great assistance to the American army, frequently obtainedvaluable information, which could not be procured in any other one time Jasper came into Savannah, and remained here several days,during which time he collected valuable information concerning the num-ber and position of the British forces, and furnished it to General Lin-coln. On one occasion Jasper met, near Ebenezer, a lady named , who was in great distress about her husband. He had taken theoath of allegiance to the British Government; afterwards joined theAmerican army, and was captured by the British, who determined tohang him, with others who were to be carried to Savannah, in fact werethen on the way to the city for that purpose. Jaspers sympathies werearoused, and he promised to rescue Jones if it were possible. He con-sulted Sergeant Newton, who was with him, but no definite plan was ar-ranged, though they decided to the guard, and take advantage ofwhat opport
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