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Near this spot stood the Beech Tree, which during the Battle of Oriskany
sheltered the wounded General Herkimer while he gave orders
that made Saratoga possible and decided the fate of a nation.

Placed by Oriskany Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
of Oriskany, and the Sons of Oriskany of New York City, June 14, 1912.

(40-Mile Route Marker)

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2 posted on 08/08/2012 7:23:01 AM PDT by Pharmboy (Democrats lie because they must.)
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Also, the british employed a large number of indian allies as part of the ambushing force as well. Might as well mention them also.


7 posted on 08/08/2012 7:29:18 AM PDT by skeeter
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Drums Along the Mohawk bump
16 posted on 08/08/2012 1:06:14 PM PDT by NonValueAdded (Steyn: "One can argue about whose fault it is, but not ... whose responsibility it is: it's his")
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18 posted on 08/08/2012 3:32:09 PM PDT by colorado tanker
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