1777: Lydia Barrington Darragh, Philadelphia nurse and midwife, heard plans of the British Army to attack Washington's Army at Whitemarch on December 4 -- her report helped the Continental Army ready itself for the attack
1855: Eliza Clark Garrett died, leaving funds to establish the Garrett Biblical Institute
1893: Pauline Cushman, Civil War spy and actress, died of an overdose of opium, possible an intentional suicide
Quote for Today
Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then.
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