George Washington21 September 1777
Washington is left with dictatorial powers. British victory forcing the evacuation of Philadelphia. A British victory which forces Congress to move from Philadelphia to York
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Washington is left with dictatorial powers. British victory forcing the evacuation of Philadelphia. A British victory which forces Congress to move from Philadelphia to York
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