Inscription:
A Revolutionary War soldier volunteered under Captain Marks of Charlottesville, VA. Part of the time he belonged to the regiment that was detailed as a bodyguard to General LaFayette. He was in all the principle battles that were fought in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. He was at the Battles of Monmouth, Brandy Wine, Stony Point, Germantown and lastly was present at the ever memorable surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown.
"How sleep the brave who sink to rest
With all their country's wishes blest"
Inscription:
A Revolutionary War soldier volunteered under Captain Marks of Charlottesville, VA. Part of the time he belonged to the regiment that was detailed as a bodyguard to General LaFayette. He was in all the principle battles that were fought in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. He was at the Battles of Monmouth, Brandy Wine, Stony Point, Germantown and lastly was present at the ever memorable surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown.
"How sleep the brave who sink to rest
With all their country's wishes blest"
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