"Revolutionary rifleman" Topic

"The lieutenant had reached the end of his tether. It was time to cut this impudent American wagoner down to size with the flat of his sword. But as a lesson in British army discipline it proved an abject failure; the frontiersman responded by smashing a well-aimed fist into the officer's face, leaving him sprawled in the dirt. Welcome to the world of Daniel Morgan…

Born in New Jersey, 1736, into the lower rungs of society, Morgan left home in 1753 after a domestic dispute with his father. He eventually ended up working as a wagoner in the frontier regions of Virginia and, at just of 6ft, was strong and muscular in build. By 1755, he was under contract to transport supplies in Major General Edward Braddock's expedition against the French-held Fort Duquesne that culminated in the disaster of Monongahela. It was during this period that the altercation with the British lieutenant occurred, with Morgan sentenced to 500 lashes. He later claimed to have remained conscious throughout and even noted a miscount, with 499 and not 500 blows received. This is probably an embellishment, for striking an officer was a serious offence and the punishment would have been carried out with precision and probably inflicted in segments over an extended period. But white lie or not, the story would help cement closer ties with his men in the years to come…"
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This might be of some help in studying Morgan, although it should be used with care.

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Thanks Kevin!.

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