(Barnstable, 25 September 1728 – Plymouth, 19 October 1814). American poet, playwright and pamphlet writer who was mainly active during the American Revolution.
Mercy Otis Warren, portrayed by John Singleton Copley.
On the evening of December, General Washington in a most severe season, crossed the Delaware with a part of his army, then reduced to less than men in the whole.
Photo: Jose Fontano. Meaning: The phrase refers to a key historical event during the American Revolutionary War, when General George Washington crossed the Delaware River on the evening of December 25, 1776. This was a strategic move to surprise the British at Trenton, New Jersey. It emphasizes Washington’s determination and leadership despite difficult circumstances. Source:Historical Context: The saying refers to a key event during the American Revolution, which has been discussed in several historical texts. Warren’s Work: While Mercy Otis Warren certainly wrote about the American Revolution, including General Washington’s actions, there is no direct source confirming that she wrote this specific phrase. Conclusion: There is no evidence that Mercy Otis Warren authored the specific saying you provided. While the idea or event it describes may also appear in her work, the exact wording does not appear to be hers.
Door Pieter
Mensenmens, zoon, echtgenoot, vader, opa.
Spiritueel, echter niet religieus.
Ik hou van golf, wandelen, lezen en de natuur in veel opzichten.
Onderzoeker, nieuwsgierig, geen fan van de mainstream media (MSM).
