William Prescott quotes

The Reward due to so great and Distinguished a Character. The Subscribers beg leave to Report to your Honorable. House (Which We do in justice to the Character of so Brave a man) that under Our Own observation, we declare that A Negro Man Called Salem Poor of Col. Fryes Regiment, Capt. Ames. Company in the late Battle of Charleston, behaved like an Experienced Officer, as Well as an Excellent Soldier, to Set forth Particulars of his Conduct would be Tedious, We Would Only beg leave to say in the Person of this Negro Centers a Brave & gallant Soldier. (William Prescott)
Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes. View quote
William Prescott
If no man could become rich in Peru, no man could become poor. View quote
William Prescott
The name of Peru was not known to the natives. View quote
William Prescott

William Prescott

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Occupation: American Soldier
Born: February 20, 1726
Died: October 13, 1795
Quotes count: 4
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