Note 7 — Front matter (continued 2)
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My readers will remember the reference in the second chapter to the capture by this officer of a portion of Tarleton's staff on Haw River, while engaged in satisfying the claims of a countryman for forage. No member of General Sherman's command is known to have suffered a surprise under similar circumstances. Certainly not in this region!
Washington's characteristic sagacity and humanity were shown in the selection of General Lee as commander of the forces.