Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1848-11-29
GOusst Pulaski.
AN INCIDENT AT HIS QUARTERS.

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On the night before the battle of the
Brandywine, was sent with message
from Gen. Green, to the Count Pulaski, a
noble Polander, whotook prominent part
in our struggle for freedom. He was
quartered in neat farm house, near the
upper fords. After our business was
finished, the count asked me to take some
refreshments, at the same time he called
out, "Mary, my lass-Mary!"
In an instant rosy checked girl en-
tered, her face beaming with. joy, it would
seem at the very sound Of Puiaski's voice.
Did you call me, COUNT" she said
timidly. &C. A.
"How often have l told you, love-" he
said, bending his tall form to kiss her
cheek, mot to call me count; call me your
dear Pulaski. This is a republic, my lit
tie favorite. We have no counts, you
know
But you are count sir,when at home
and they say you come long way over
the ocean to fight for u.s.
Yes, yes, Mary, very true--I did
come long way-but the reason why,
was, had to come in a measure. Now
can you get this gentleman and myself a
little retreshment. He has long way to
ride TO night. ...-.
Certainly, sir,'' and she went out Of
the room like fairy.
"a fine little peasant GIRL" said Pulas-
XII. Would that | had the wealth once
had, would give har portion that would
send half the youth hereabouts after her
sweet face"
The girl soon returned with part of a
fine boiled ham, some delicious fresh rye
bread and butter, pickles, and few little
ct ceteras, which relished exceedingly.
After refreshing myself to my satisfac-
ton, took my departure, and rode spec
Oily for the main camp.
On the morning of the 18th of Septem-
Der, l777, the British army advanced in
full force to Chad's ford for the purpose
Of passing the Brandywine creek, and
bringing on an action with Washington.
Sir William Howe drove across the creek
Maxwells division by ten O'Clock, at one
of the lower iords
The Hessian General Knyphausen, with
large force advancing up the side Of the
creek and uniting with Lord CORVALLIS,
who commanded the left wing Of the army,
crossed at the upper lords of the river.
1t was late in the afternoon when the
reality of the fight commenced; and as the
action ragged from right to left, Green's
division to which belonged, was brought
into the midst Of the conflict, commanded
by Washington in person.
1t SO happened that during the raging Of
the conflict, in carrying orders, passed
Immediately in the direction Of Pulaski's
quarters Of the night before. Situated as
the house was, in the midst of the battle,
curiosity induced me to ride up. Sudden
sheet of flame burst forth. The house
was on fire! Near the door step lay the
body Of Mary, her head cut open by a sa-
bre, and the brains oozing out Of the ter
rible death wound.
had not been there more than half of
minute when Pulaski, at the head Of
troop Of cavalry galloped rapidly to the
house.-Never shall l forget the expires
sion of his face, as he shouted like de-
mon, on seeing the inanimate form, "who
has done this %
A little boy, that had not before noti
ced, who was laying amid the grass, his
leg dreadfully cut, said-"there they &C"
He pointed to "a company Of Hessians, or
Aspach grenadiers, then some distance off.
''Right wheel, men-charge!"
And they did charge. do not think
one man of that Hessian corps ever left
the field except to be placed in his grave.
The last saw of Pulaski on the battle
ground of the Brandywine: he was bear
ing in his arms the lifeless body Of poor
Mary.