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To: mainepatsfan

It is worth mentioning that the Hessians did not celebrate Christmas by decorating trees and opening presents; they celebrated by getting mind-splittingly drunk. General Washington kept his troops in line and took full advantage of the enemy's dissolution.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.


3 posted on 12/25/2005 4:05:00 AM PST by ReignOfError
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To: ReignOfError

His troops didn't get to Trenton until 8:00 but the Hessians were still sleeping it off. Any other day and he couldn't have pulled it off.


5 posted on 12/25/2005 4:07:31 AM PST by mainepatsfan
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