Revolutionary War: "He Missed his Mark"

One patriot leader who spoke out against General Howe in a biting letter, Christopher Gadsden of South Carolina, was challenged to a duel. In that combat Gadsden had his ear clipped by a short from General Howe's pistol.  Major Andre, then the toast of all of the Tory ladies in Philadelphia, dashed off a poem to celebrate the event.

"He missed his mark but not his aim,
The shot was well directed;
It saved them both from hurt and shame,
What more could be expected?"

"Find your Ancestors on Georgia Pioneers"

Digital Images of oldest Chatham County Wills dating from 1777 to ca 1860. Easy to view on your computer.

"Subscribe and view documents "