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Bidwell Lore – Agrippa Hull and General John Paterson

Welcome to Bidwell Lore number 141! This week we begin discussing Agrippa Hull’s service in the Revolutionary War and his time with General John Paterson. Agrippa Hull and General John PatersonRick Wilcox, 2022 “Sing, O goddess, the anger of Achilles, son of Peleus, that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans. Many a brave soul did it send...

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Bidwell Lore – Major General John Paterson

Welcome to week 81 of Bidwell Lore! This week we will be telling you about Major General John Paterson, Deborah Sampson’s commanding officer, who was briefly mentioned last week. Major General John Paterson: Commanding Office of Deborah Sampson More than 225 men from Lenox, Mass, participated in the Revolutionary War and those they left at home...