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I am determined to defend my rights and maintain my freedom or sell my life in the attempt.

— Nathanael Greene Conflict of conviction: a reappraisal of Quaker involvement in the American Revolution (1990)

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Our troops are in pretty good health, and well furnished with provisions, and every thing necessary for carrying on the expedition.

Letter to George Washington (1778)

The outguards report nothing worthy your Excellency's notice this morning.

Letter to George Washington (1776)

I shall collect our whole strength, and watch the motions of the enemy; and pursue such measures, for the future, as circumstances render necessary.

Letter to George Washington (1776)

Your Excellency's favor of the 21st came to hand the evening of the 25th.

Letter to George Washington (1778)

The rest of the troops I would quarter, as before mentioned, somewhere not far distant from Morris or Baskingridge, according as wood and water may favor a position.

Letter to George Washington (1779)

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