Washington

to the President

of Congress

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Upon the whole it may be said that the day was unfortunate rather than injurious. We sustained no material loss +++++ The enemy are nothing the better by the event & our troops, who are not in the least dispirited by it, have gained what all young troops gain by being in actions.

From Camp near Pennypacker’s Mills 5th October 1777

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Erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in commemoration of the Battle of Germantown, fought October 4th, 1777

Marker is on Germantown Avenue, on the left when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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