Cornwallis is taken

Title
Cornwallis is taken
LC Subject
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Description
Lieutenant Tilgham, one of Washington's aids-de-camp, rode express to Philadelphia to carry the dispatches of the chief announcing the joyful tidings to Congress of Cornwallis's surrender. It was midnight when he entered the city. Thomas M'Kean was then president of the Continential Congress and resided in High Street near Second. Tilgham knocked at his door so vehemently, that a watchman was disposed to arrest him as a disturber of the peace. M'Kean arose, and presently the glad tidings were made known. The watchmen throughout the city proclaimed the hour, adding "and Cornwallis is taken!" That annunciation, ringing out upon the frosty night air, aroused thousands from their beds. Lights were seen moving in almost every house, and soon the streets were thronged with men and women all eager to hear the details.
Work Type
lantern slides
Date
1900/1940
Identifier
P217:09:26
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Local Collection Name
Visual Instruction Department Lantern Slides, 1900-1940 (P 217)
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Set
OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center
Primary Set
OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center
Is Part Of
Set 15 - Revolutionary War
Institution
Oregon State University
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