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    1. [GREEN-L] Confusion over Bucks County, Pa. Visits of Gen. Greene
    2. Hi Dave, You have probably realized what I just learned, that Gen. Washington camped in Bucks County, PA. TWICE. The first visit was in December of 1776, just before the crossing of the Deleware River. On this visit to Bucks County, PA it appears the Gen. Nathaniel Greene quartered at Bogart's Tavern (Buckingham Township). Apparently Gen. Greene moved to the home of Robert Merrick before Christmas Day. Gen. Washington apparently quartered in the William KEITH House located at the southern foot of Jerecho Hill in Upper Makefield. The troops were camped along the Deleware River from New Hope (Coryeus' Ferry) to the north, all the way down the river to Dunk's Ferry, which was located just above Philadelphia. The second visit of the Contintenal Army to Bucks County, PA. was in the summer (July) of 1777 when the British left New York and sailed south for their attack on Philadelphia. Gen. Washington marched his army south to defend Philadelphia and in doing so came from the north into Bucks County, PA in July of 1777 headed for Philadelphia. It was on this "visit" that Gen. Washington stayed in the Moland house located in the village of Hartsville. It was at this time that General Lafayette first met Gen. Washington upon his arrival from Philadelphia where he had just obtained his commission from the Continential Congress. I will post this to the list in hopes that some "Rear" historians will clear up this part of our history. Best Regards, Tom Green

    01/28/1999 01:29:15