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Day in the Life

Aug 15, 1843

Journal Entry

August 15, 1843 ~ Tuesday

15th Rode 18 miles & walked 3 & took supper
with Br [blank] then Rode 6 miles
to Mr Hoofmans whare I spent the night
distance of the day 27 miles

[FIGURE] During this days ride we passed over the
ground of the Brandywine Battle saw
whare the action commenced whare the

Americans Retreated & a part of them surren-
dered it was near Chadds ford saw whare
Gen Washington led away the remainder of
the army

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Washington, George
22 Feb 1732 - 14 Dec 1799
43 mentions
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Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

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July - Nov 1843
Wilford serves fourth mission in Eastern United States (with other apostles) to raise funds for temple.

Aug 15, 1843