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Brave 12 year old girl rescues stolen cow from Cornwallis
A narrative recounts Anne Randolph, a Philadelphia area girl, who rode to Lord Cornwallis to demand the return of her calf and cow seized by British troops during the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis promises safety and rewards, and the cow is returned to her stable. Anne’s bravery is celebrated along with her grandchildren keeping the silver buckles. The piece also includes assorted rural anecdotes and childrearing notes urging practical farming ethics and farm boy duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerd Cornwallis
Cornwallis Knel
Anne Randolph
Philadelphia
Anne
Lord Cornwallis
Anna
Doll
Gergeral